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that , under the guidance of their admirable chairman , these trifling differences will be arranged and assimilated . It was now wearing late , and many of the Brethren preparing to depart ; but Bro . Havers craved their patience for a few minutes to honour the last toast s " Success to the Masonic Charities . " If there was" one feature in the Order of which they ought to be proud it was the extent of their charitable institutions . Charity was the key-stone of the Fratermtyj that virtue would endure to eternity . , ' ' ¦"¦ ' -
" Then constant Faith and holy Hope shall die , One lost in certainty , and one in joy ; Whilst thou more happy ^ power , fair Charity , Triumphant sister , greatest of th e three , Thy office and thy nature still the same , Lasting thy lamp , and unconsumed thy flame , Shalt still survive— - Shalt stand before the host of heaven confess'd , Por ever blessing , and for ever bless'd . "
Bro . Grew , who is ever ready to respond to the call , spoke with his accustomed elegance of the noble way in which the charities were sripported , hut still , desiring to see every case promptly relieved and attended to ., urged the Brethren , where an individual was unable solely to become an annual subscriber , that two or three should join , and by turns have the privilege of the vote . Bro . Havers then thanked all present for their attendance , and the attention they had bestowed , and the Brethren departed .
In justice to Bro . Holt , we are pleased to say that the Supper provided gave every one satisfaction . EMUiiATiOKr Lodge of Impeovement ( No . 318 ) .--At a meeting of this Lodge on Friday / April 3 , the By-laws , with the several alterations and amendments made thereto since the commencement of the year 1853 , were read and carried unanimously , and ordered to be fairly written and submitted to the Grand Secretary for approval of the Grand Master , and then printed for circulation amongst the members .
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Aylesbury . —Buckingham Lodge ( No . 861 ) . —The Brethren of this Lodge assembled on Monday , April 20 ., to elect a W . M . Treasurer and Tyler for the ensuing year . Bro . Irving , the present S . W ., was unanimously elected as W . M . ; Bros . James was elected . Treasurer , and Walker , Tyler . The Installation and annual festival was fixed for Monday , May 18 th- After disposing of some other business , the Brethren adjourned to refreshment , and a very agreeable evening was spent . CHESHIRE .
Chester . — -Cestrian Lodge ( No . 615 ) . —On Wednesday , April 1 st , a special Lodge was held at the Cestrian Booms , Royal Hotel , to afford the learned Brethren of the Bar ( who were engaged on the North Wales Circuit , and attending the assize in Chester ) an opportunity of visiting the Lodge . Many of them are subscribing members , and as they only attend Chester at the spring and autumn assizes , the W . M . and Brethren have come to the resolution of holding a Lodge on these two occasions for their accommodation . During the Masonic business , the new member for Chester ( Mr . E . G . Salisbury ) was duly proposed a candidate for mysteries of the Craft , to be initiated at the next regular Lodge in May . The JT . W . having called the Brethren from labour , they proceeded to the banquet room ,
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that , under the guidance of their admirable chairman , these trifling differences will be arranged and assimilated . It was now wearing late , and many of the Brethren preparing to depart ; but Bro . Havers craved their patience for a few minutes to honour the last toast s " Success to the Masonic Charities . " If there was" one feature in the Order of which they ought to be proud it was the extent of their charitable institutions . Charity was the key-stone of the Fratermtyj that virtue would endure to eternity . , ' ' ¦"¦ ' -
" Then constant Faith and holy Hope shall die , One lost in certainty , and one in joy ; Whilst thou more happy ^ power , fair Charity , Triumphant sister , greatest of th e three , Thy office and thy nature still the same , Lasting thy lamp , and unconsumed thy flame , Shalt still survive— - Shalt stand before the host of heaven confess'd , Por ever blessing , and for ever bless'd . "
Bro . Grew , who is ever ready to respond to the call , spoke with his accustomed elegance of the noble way in which the charities were sripported , hut still , desiring to see every case promptly relieved and attended to ., urged the Brethren , where an individual was unable solely to become an annual subscriber , that two or three should join , and by turns have the privilege of the vote . Bro . Havers then thanked all present for their attendance , and the attention they had bestowed , and the Brethren departed .
In justice to Bro . Holt , we are pleased to say that the Supper provided gave every one satisfaction . EMUiiATiOKr Lodge of Impeovement ( No . 318 ) .--At a meeting of this Lodge on Friday / April 3 , the By-laws , with the several alterations and amendments made thereto since the commencement of the year 1853 , were read and carried unanimously , and ordered to be fairly written and submitted to the Grand Secretary for approval of the Grand Master , and then printed for circulation amongst the members .
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PROVINCIAL
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
Aylesbury . —Buckingham Lodge ( No . 861 ) . —The Brethren of this Lodge assembled on Monday , April 20 ., to elect a W . M . Treasurer and Tyler for the ensuing year . Bro . Irving , the present S . W ., was unanimously elected as W . M . ; Bros . James was elected . Treasurer , and Walker , Tyler . The Installation and annual festival was fixed for Monday , May 18 th- After disposing of some other business , the Brethren adjourned to refreshment , and a very agreeable evening was spent . CHESHIRE .
Chester . — -Cestrian Lodge ( No . 615 ) . —On Wednesday , April 1 st , a special Lodge was held at the Cestrian Booms , Royal Hotel , to afford the learned Brethren of the Bar ( who were engaged on the North Wales Circuit , and attending the assize in Chester ) an opportunity of visiting the Lodge . Many of them are subscribing members , and as they only attend Chester at the spring and autumn assizes , the W . M . and Brethren have come to the resolution of holding a Lodge on these two occasions for their accommodation . During the Masonic business , the new member for Chester ( Mr . E . G . Salisbury ) was duly proposed a candidate for mysteries of the Craft , to be initiated at the next regular Lodge in May . The JT . W . having called the Brethren from labour , they proceeded to the banquet room ,