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a most flourishing condition , and in that particular , as well as in many others , it may vie with most Lodges in the Craft . The SALISBURY LODGE at Waltham Cross is increasing most extensively , and its respectability is equally observable . SURREY . — '' We are all stirring in this province , and anxiously waiting the summons from our respected Prov . Grand Master to attend a Grand
Lodge . The drove Lodge , Ewell , have held a Lodge of Emergency , for the purpose of addressing Lord Monson , expressing the pleasure which his appointment has afforded them . His Lordship , we understand , has intimated that it is not his intention to do duty by deputy , and will not require a Deputy Provincial Grand Master . This is something like business . "
OXFORD . —The well known tact and zeal of the Deputy Grand Master of England , Lord John Churchill , give us promise that as Prov . Grand Master for this county he will soon " beat to quarters . " The Alfred and Apollo Lodges are awaiting orders , and there is little doubt but the Brethren of Alma Mater will convince his Lordship of the esteem in which he is held , and of their anxiety to emulate his own example . A Provincial Grand Lodge cannot be held too soon .
PETERBOROUGH , — " It is with the most grateful feelings we can state , that our petition to the Grand Master has met with marked condescension , and hope in the course of a short time , perhaps even in a few days , to commence our Masonic duties under a new warrant . The revival of Masonry will be hailed with pleasure by all the Masons of the country . We understand that Dr . Crucefix , the J . G . D . has received directions to consecrate the Lodge . "
POMFRET LODGE , 463 . —The Brethren intend to celebrate the Festival of St . John , at their Lodge-room , Northampton , on Tuesday , the 27 th of December . J . Marshall , W . M . P . S . Dinner on the table at three o ' clock . The Lodge will assemble for Masonic Business at one .
CAMBRIDGE , Oct . 3 . —The Brethren of the Scientific Lodge bespoke the theatre the above evening , under the hope that they should be enabled to transmit a handsome account of the profits to the Treasurer of the Asylum for the Aged Freemason , in aid of the funds now collecting ; but we regret to state that the very rainy and boisterous weather on the night , prevented the attendance of the great numbers who would have supported the praiseworthy attempt ; as it wasthe audience consisted of
, many ladies of the highest respectability , many indeed who do not usually attend the theatre , but who upon this occasion were the more welcome , from the moral support their presence occasioned . The Provincial Grand Waster was also present , with Bros . Barker , Rowe , Ranee , and the Brethren of the Cambridge Lodges , and were all delighted with the performances , which passed off with great spirit . The address , written by Douglas Jerrold , and spoken at the English Opera House ,
was most impressively delivered by Mr . Nantz . It is some satisfaction to add , that although no profit was made , no loss was sustained , and we hear that the Cambridge Brethren are turning their attention to effect their wishes very shortly by some other endeavour to gratify the ladies and to support the Asylum . CHESHIRE . —The Freemasons of this and the neighbouring provinces have been much disappointed that the health of his Royal Highness the
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Provincial.
a most flourishing condition , and in that particular , as well as in many others , it may vie with most Lodges in the Craft . The SALISBURY LODGE at Waltham Cross is increasing most extensively , and its respectability is equally observable . SURREY . — '' We are all stirring in this province , and anxiously waiting the summons from our respected Prov . Grand Master to attend a Grand
Lodge . The drove Lodge , Ewell , have held a Lodge of Emergency , for the purpose of addressing Lord Monson , expressing the pleasure which his appointment has afforded them . His Lordship , we understand , has intimated that it is not his intention to do duty by deputy , and will not require a Deputy Provincial Grand Master . This is something like business . "
OXFORD . —The well known tact and zeal of the Deputy Grand Master of England , Lord John Churchill , give us promise that as Prov . Grand Master for this county he will soon " beat to quarters . " The Alfred and Apollo Lodges are awaiting orders , and there is little doubt but the Brethren of Alma Mater will convince his Lordship of the esteem in which he is held , and of their anxiety to emulate his own example . A Provincial Grand Lodge cannot be held too soon .
PETERBOROUGH , — " It is with the most grateful feelings we can state , that our petition to the Grand Master has met with marked condescension , and hope in the course of a short time , perhaps even in a few days , to commence our Masonic duties under a new warrant . The revival of Masonry will be hailed with pleasure by all the Masons of the country . We understand that Dr . Crucefix , the J . G . D . has received directions to consecrate the Lodge . "
POMFRET LODGE , 463 . —The Brethren intend to celebrate the Festival of St . John , at their Lodge-room , Northampton , on Tuesday , the 27 th of December . J . Marshall , W . M . P . S . Dinner on the table at three o ' clock . The Lodge will assemble for Masonic Business at one .
CAMBRIDGE , Oct . 3 . —The Brethren of the Scientific Lodge bespoke the theatre the above evening , under the hope that they should be enabled to transmit a handsome account of the profits to the Treasurer of the Asylum for the Aged Freemason , in aid of the funds now collecting ; but we regret to state that the very rainy and boisterous weather on the night , prevented the attendance of the great numbers who would have supported the praiseworthy attempt ; as it wasthe audience consisted of
, many ladies of the highest respectability , many indeed who do not usually attend the theatre , but who upon this occasion were the more welcome , from the moral support their presence occasioned . The Provincial Grand Waster was also present , with Bros . Barker , Rowe , Ranee , and the Brethren of the Cambridge Lodges , and were all delighted with the performances , which passed off with great spirit . The address , written by Douglas Jerrold , and spoken at the English Opera House ,
was most impressively delivered by Mr . Nantz . It is some satisfaction to add , that although no profit was made , no loss was sustained , and we hear that the Cambridge Brethren are turning their attention to effect their wishes very shortly by some other endeavour to gratify the ladies and to support the Asylum . CHESHIRE . —The Freemasons of this and the neighbouring provinces have been much disappointed that the health of his Royal Highness the