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the throne of grace—while I solemnly adjure the Holy Ghost not to spare the out-pouring of his influence—while of all three I ask pardon for the past , and strength for days to come—while , to the tribune of God , I ascribe all majesty and power , and praise , and dominion—I demand of you to respond to that prayer , and to ratify that ascription , not only in the secrecy of your hearts , but aloud with your lips to exclaim , in the presence of men , and of angels , and of God— " so mote it be . ' "
It is not possible to describe the grand and solemn effect of the concluding words of the preacher . All the Brotherhood rose , and with their hands uplifted in adoration of the great Architect of the Universe , pronounced ivith one voice— " So mote it be . '" The sublime feeling of the scene obviousl y made a profound impression on the congregation . On the return of the procession to the Town Hall , the Provincial
Grand Officers were chosen for the ensuing year . A sumptuous banquet was provided by Brother Jennings , at the AVhite Hart Inn , consisting of every delicacy the season could afford . The wines and dessert were excellent . Sir Lucius Curtis presided with great ability . On the removal of the cloth , " the Queen" was given , followed by " the Duke of Sussex , " and numerous other toasts . The songs , toasts , and indeed every thing that could conduce to the harmony
of the meeting , were given with hilarity and good fellowship , and at the same time ivith the utmost order and decorum . The meeting broke up at an early hour , and the Brotherhood returned to their different homes highly gratified with the pleasures of the day and the good feeling which ever pervades the meetings of the Masonic Brotherhood—an Order ivhich , while hundreds of societies have crumbled away and are forgotten , has alone stood the test of ages and revolutions , in almost every country throughout the globe .
SOUTHAMPTON , —MASONIC PROVIDENT ASSOCIATION , NOV . 30 . —The first General Meeting of this truly benevolent Institution , since its formation in March last , took place at the Masonic Hall , Bugle-street , on Thursday , Sir John P . Milbanke , Bart , in the Chair , when eight new members were elected , and a statement of the accounts laid before the meeting by the Treasurer , by ivhich it appears that in the short period of eight months , the invested capital had reached 300 / . and the
jiresent annual income 43 / . 7 s ., the number of members exceeding forty . It appears that the object of this Institution is to contribute towards the necessities of distressed Freemasons who have been subscribers , and also of their widows and orphans , who will have the Association to look to for assistance and care , not only in procuring aid , but for advice and interest to promote their welfare and improve their condition in life . The report will shortl y be printed , when those who are desirous of
supporting so excellent an institution , may obtain the particulars . On the motion of Sir Lucius Curtis , seconded by Mr . Coupland , the Chairman , Sir John Milbanke , Bart , the Vice-Chairman , C . E . Deacon , Esq ., the Treasurer , and Secretary , Mr . J . R . Stebbing , the Auditors , Messrs . Firmin and Peaty , and Committee , were re-elected . Thanks were returned to Messrs . Maddison , bankers , for their kind attention to the affairs of the Association ; and also to John Fleming , Esq . M . F . for his handsome donation of 10 / ., and he was unanimously elected an honorary member . It was then resolved that it be recommended to the
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Provincial.
the throne of grace—while I solemnly adjure the Holy Ghost not to spare the out-pouring of his influence—while of all three I ask pardon for the past , and strength for days to come—while , to the tribune of God , I ascribe all majesty and power , and praise , and dominion—I demand of you to respond to that prayer , and to ratify that ascription , not only in the secrecy of your hearts , but aloud with your lips to exclaim , in the presence of men , and of angels , and of God— " so mote it be . ' "
It is not possible to describe the grand and solemn effect of the concluding words of the preacher . All the Brotherhood rose , and with their hands uplifted in adoration of the great Architect of the Universe , pronounced ivith one voice— " So mote it be . '" The sublime feeling of the scene obviousl y made a profound impression on the congregation . On the return of the procession to the Town Hall , the Provincial
Grand Officers were chosen for the ensuing year . A sumptuous banquet was provided by Brother Jennings , at the AVhite Hart Inn , consisting of every delicacy the season could afford . The wines and dessert were excellent . Sir Lucius Curtis presided with great ability . On the removal of the cloth , " the Queen" was given , followed by " the Duke of Sussex , " and numerous other toasts . The songs , toasts , and indeed every thing that could conduce to the harmony
of the meeting , were given with hilarity and good fellowship , and at the same time ivith the utmost order and decorum . The meeting broke up at an early hour , and the Brotherhood returned to their different homes highly gratified with the pleasures of the day and the good feeling which ever pervades the meetings of the Masonic Brotherhood—an Order ivhich , while hundreds of societies have crumbled away and are forgotten , has alone stood the test of ages and revolutions , in almost every country throughout the globe .
SOUTHAMPTON , —MASONIC PROVIDENT ASSOCIATION , NOV . 30 . —The first General Meeting of this truly benevolent Institution , since its formation in March last , took place at the Masonic Hall , Bugle-street , on Thursday , Sir John P . Milbanke , Bart , in the Chair , when eight new members were elected , and a statement of the accounts laid before the meeting by the Treasurer , by ivhich it appears that in the short period of eight months , the invested capital had reached 300 / . and the
jiresent annual income 43 / . 7 s ., the number of members exceeding forty . It appears that the object of this Institution is to contribute towards the necessities of distressed Freemasons who have been subscribers , and also of their widows and orphans , who will have the Association to look to for assistance and care , not only in procuring aid , but for advice and interest to promote their welfare and improve their condition in life . The report will shortl y be printed , when those who are desirous of
supporting so excellent an institution , may obtain the particulars . On the motion of Sir Lucius Curtis , seconded by Mr . Coupland , the Chairman , Sir John Milbanke , Bart , the Vice-Chairman , C . E . Deacon , Esq ., the Treasurer , and Secretary , Mr . J . R . Stebbing , the Auditors , Messrs . Firmin and Peaty , and Committee , were re-elected . Thanks were returned to Messrs . Maddison , bankers , for their kind attention to the affairs of the Association ; and also to John Fleming , Esq . M . F . for his handsome donation of 10 / ., and he was unanimously elected an honorary member . It was then resolved that it be recommended to the