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sion , as it was the anniversary of the fall of Sebastopol . When ^ he mentioned that he need not say more to induce them to drink the toast with enthusiasm . ( Loud cheers . ) The Most Worshipful Grand Master next proposed " The Ladies , " which was received with repeated and hearty bursts of applause . He was sure there could be no mistake about that toast , and he hoped they would drink it with cordiality and thankfulness to those kind ladies who had honoured them with their company that day . Their presence gave a grace and a charm to their proceedings . He called upon the Brethren to join with him in full glasses and warm hearts to drink the health of the ladies , which was done in a mariner that we cannot find words
to convey to our readers . The ladies thenretired amid deafening and protracted cheers , so delighted with the evening ' s entertainment , that some were heard to say they would endeavour to prevail upon their husbands to join the fraternity . Several other Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and glees and songs sung , amongst which was a song " Prosperity to the Lion Lodge , " composed by Bro * Buchanan , the music by Bro . H ^^
The Brethren separated ^ having no doubt profited by -the associations and proceedings of the day . It is but an act of justice to add that the officers , especially Bro ^ Flintoft , who have had onerous duties , to perform , have discharged them willingly and efficiently , and with energy and perseverance , as the result of their labours testify , and while they adhered to the laws of their society , they extended the greatest courtesy to all . In short , we may say that the whole arrangements were admirablyformed andcarried out by these gentlemen , and they deserve the thanks of the fraternity , as Well as of the ladies .
The cornucopia and the ewers used on this occasion belong to the Grand Lodge of England , and were greatly admired .
YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . AvvoimumtTB . ( —Lodges . —Thursday , September 513 rd , Three Grand Principles , 251 ) , Masonic Hall , Dewsbury , at 6 ; Harmony ( 342 ) , Masonic Hall , Huddersfleld . at 7 ; Fidelity ( 364 ) , Freemasons * Hall , Leeds , at 7 ; Frday , 24 th , St . George ' s ( 298 ) , Town Hall , Doncaater , at 7 ; Holme Valley ( 937 ) , Victoria Hotel , Holmfirth , at 7 ; Alfred Instruction ( 384 ) , Griffin Hotel , Leeds , at 8 .
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PROVINCIAL CHAPTER . Liverpool . —Okapter of Harmony ( 267 ) . —This Chapter met at the Wellington Hotel , Garston , on Thursday , September 9 th , the acting Principals being Comps . Hamer , Z . ; Atherton , H . ; ancl Edwards , J . The Chapter was opened for the installation of Principals and the usual business . Bro . Jonathan McManus was exalted to the degree of R . A . ; four brethren were proposed for exaltation at the next convocation , and the M . E . Z . empowered to lend such ofthe furniture of the
Chapter to the Chapter of Unity , Ormskirk , as he in his wisdom might think proper . Comp . Edwards , J ., then addressed the M . E . Z . as follows : — " M . E ., before the Chapter is closed , there yet remains a very pleasing duty to perform , and I am happy in being the humble instrument of expressing , however inadequately , the feelings ancl sentiments ofthe Companions of this Chapter towards you , and
in presenting for your acceptance this beautiful P . Z . jewel and clothing , as a testimony of the esteem and regard , in which you are held . It is at all times a pleasing duty to reward merit aiid abilities , and grateful to the feelings of a generous heart to bear testimony to worth and merit ; but in this case the donors have been improved by your labours and have profited by your example—they have witnessed and enjoyed the deeds they now seek to acknowledge . The testimonial I have
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sion , as it was the anniversary of the fall of Sebastopol . When ^ he mentioned that he need not say more to induce them to drink the toast with enthusiasm . ( Loud cheers . ) The Most Worshipful Grand Master next proposed " The Ladies , " which was received with repeated and hearty bursts of applause . He was sure there could be no mistake about that toast , and he hoped they would drink it with cordiality and thankfulness to those kind ladies who had honoured them with their company that day . Their presence gave a grace and a charm to their proceedings . He called upon the Brethren to join with him in full glasses and warm hearts to drink the health of the ladies , which was done in a mariner that we cannot find words
to convey to our readers . The ladies thenretired amid deafening and protracted cheers , so delighted with the evening ' s entertainment , that some were heard to say they would endeavour to prevail upon their husbands to join the fraternity . Several other Masonic toasts were duly honoured , and glees and songs sung , amongst which was a song " Prosperity to the Lion Lodge , " composed by Bro * Buchanan , the music by Bro . H ^^
The Brethren separated ^ having no doubt profited by -the associations and proceedings of the day . It is but an act of justice to add that the officers , especially Bro ^ Flintoft , who have had onerous duties , to perform , have discharged them willingly and efficiently , and with energy and perseverance , as the result of their labours testify , and while they adhered to the laws of their society , they extended the greatest courtesy to all . In short , we may say that the whole arrangements were admirablyformed andcarried out by these gentlemen , and they deserve the thanks of the fraternity , as Well as of the ladies .
The cornucopia and the ewers used on this occasion belong to the Grand Lodge of England , and were greatly admired .
YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . AvvoimumtTB . ( —Lodges . —Thursday , September 513 rd , Three Grand Principles , 251 ) , Masonic Hall , Dewsbury , at 6 ; Harmony ( 342 ) , Masonic Hall , Huddersfleld . at 7 ; Fidelity ( 364 ) , Freemasons * Hall , Leeds , at 7 ; Frday , 24 th , St . George ' s ( 298 ) , Town Hall , Doncaater , at 7 ; Holme Valley ( 937 ) , Victoria Hotel , Holmfirth , at 7 ; Alfred Instruction ( 384 ) , Griffin Hotel , Leeds , at 8 .
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PROVINCIAL CHAPTER . Liverpool . —Okapter of Harmony ( 267 ) . —This Chapter met at the Wellington Hotel , Garston , on Thursday , September 9 th , the acting Principals being Comps . Hamer , Z . ; Atherton , H . ; ancl Edwards , J . The Chapter was opened for the installation of Principals and the usual business . Bro . Jonathan McManus was exalted to the degree of R . A . ; four brethren were proposed for exaltation at the next convocation , and the M . E . Z . empowered to lend such ofthe furniture of the
Chapter to the Chapter of Unity , Ormskirk , as he in his wisdom might think proper . Comp . Edwards , J ., then addressed the M . E . Z . as follows : — " M . E ., before the Chapter is closed , there yet remains a very pleasing duty to perform , and I am happy in being the humble instrument of expressing , however inadequately , the feelings ancl sentiments ofthe Companions of this Chapter towards you , and
in presenting for your acceptance this beautiful P . Z . jewel and clothing , as a testimony of the esteem and regard , in which you are held . It is at all times a pleasing duty to reward merit aiid abilities , and grateful to the feelings of a generous heart to bear testimony to worth and merit ; but in this case the donors have been improved by your labours and have profited by your example—they have witnessed and enjoyed the deeds they now seek to acknowledge . The testimonial I have