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ts foundation , and had always co-operated with Bro . Bonald , and he bore testimony o the untiring labour that Bro . Donald was always ready to afford in assisting any Lodge . Bro . Barker said that he had attended the funeral , and seen his excellent Brother ' s remains deposited in the grave , from which he trusted lie would one day arise to the Grand Lodge above , where it was hoped all good Masons would be gathered .
OXFORDSHIRE
The Oxford Masonic meetings , up to the end of the year , are Alfred Lodge , No . 425 , November 11 th , December 9 th , and the Festival the 27 th ; Apollo University Lodge , No . 460 , November 26 th . The next Grand Lodge Festival will take place early in May , 1857 .
SOUTH WALES
Carmarthen " . —St . Peter s Lodge ( No . 699 ) . —This Lodge progresses satisfactorily under the activity of our esteemed Bro . Bibbans , who , at the last meeting , made a spirited appeal to the Brethren respecting the neglect of the Prov . Grand Lodge , which has not met in this town for more than sixteen years , and only once within that period at any other Lodge in the western division of the principality . Promises have been made so often , that the heart is sick at continuous delays . Many Brothers in the province would be proud to serve in the Prov . Grand Lodere . and verv manv are hiedilv deserving' of the distinction : but vears roll on .
and we have no Prov . Grand Lodge at all . The Masonic world in these parts is now satisfied that nothing will be done until the Magazine takes the matter up , since the remarks made in this periodical , upon neglect in other parts , have had the desired effect , and meetings are now regularly assembled . Let us hope that a meeting of the Grand Lodge for the Western Division of South Wales , will quickly be summoned at Carmarthen , so as to meet the -wishes and confirm the expectations of very many expert Masons and consistent men . The work of this Lodge is principally done by Bro . Bibhans , assisted by Bro . Bowen the barrister .
STAFFORDSHIRE
Walsall . —Lodge of St . Matthew ( No . 786 ) . —At the regular meeting of this Lodge held on Wednesday , October 1 , after the usual business had been disposed of , a special solemn ceremony was observed in memory of the late Bro . James Hamsey Newsam , P . M ., who died September 13 . The interest and solemnity of the proceedings were considerably enhanced by the introduction of a musical service , composed by Bro . J . A . Baker , of Birmingham , who officiated at the harmonicum ; the vocal portions were efficiently rendered by Bros . Pursall , W . Baker , Pendleton , and Glydon , of the Athol Lodge , No . 88 . Upwards of forty Brethren were present , to whom the deceased was personally known ; and the following eulogium , which was read in the course of the ceremony , was acknowledged to be a true estimate of his character as a man and as a Mason .
EULOGIUM . James Bamaey Newsam , P . S . W ., of Lodge No . 40 , at Belfast , and of the Jerusalem Lodge , No . 233 , in London ; P . M . of the Lodge of St . Matthew , No . 78 G , at Walsall ; Prov . J . G . W . of Stafford ; Past First Principal of the Vernon Chapter , No . 786 , at Walsall ; G . S . of the Prov . Grand Chapter of Stafford , and a proclaimed Sovereign Prince Bose Croix . Our lately deceased and much lamented Brother was a man , honest , kind , and virtuous , of generous disposition , sincere in his professionSj truthful and just in his dealings ; and , as a Mason , worthy and worshipful , zealous and active for the honour and welfare of the Craft , kind and courteous to his Brethren , careful and exact in the performance of the duties of the Lodge , whether self-imposed or required by the statutes and obligations of Masonry , and anxious to acquire , and willing to impart , all skill and knowledge needful for a Brother , an officer , or Master of a Lodge . A warm supporter of charities was he , moreover , and no
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Provincial.
ts foundation , and had always co-operated with Bro . Bonald , and he bore testimony o the untiring labour that Bro . Donald was always ready to afford in assisting any Lodge . Bro . Barker said that he had attended the funeral , and seen his excellent Brother ' s remains deposited in the grave , from which he trusted lie would one day arise to the Grand Lodge above , where it was hoped all good Masons would be gathered .
OXFORDSHIRE
The Oxford Masonic meetings , up to the end of the year , are Alfred Lodge , No . 425 , November 11 th , December 9 th , and the Festival the 27 th ; Apollo University Lodge , No . 460 , November 26 th . The next Grand Lodge Festival will take place early in May , 1857 .
SOUTH WALES
Carmarthen " . —St . Peter s Lodge ( No . 699 ) . —This Lodge progresses satisfactorily under the activity of our esteemed Bro . Bibbans , who , at the last meeting , made a spirited appeal to the Brethren respecting the neglect of the Prov . Grand Lodge , which has not met in this town for more than sixteen years , and only once within that period at any other Lodge in the western division of the principality . Promises have been made so often , that the heart is sick at continuous delays . Many Brothers in the province would be proud to serve in the Prov . Grand Lodere . and verv manv are hiedilv deserving' of the distinction : but vears roll on .
and we have no Prov . Grand Lodge at all . The Masonic world in these parts is now satisfied that nothing will be done until the Magazine takes the matter up , since the remarks made in this periodical , upon neglect in other parts , have had the desired effect , and meetings are now regularly assembled . Let us hope that a meeting of the Grand Lodge for the Western Division of South Wales , will quickly be summoned at Carmarthen , so as to meet the -wishes and confirm the expectations of very many expert Masons and consistent men . The work of this Lodge is principally done by Bro . Bibhans , assisted by Bro . Bowen the barrister .
STAFFORDSHIRE
Walsall . —Lodge of St . Matthew ( No . 786 ) . —At the regular meeting of this Lodge held on Wednesday , October 1 , after the usual business had been disposed of , a special solemn ceremony was observed in memory of the late Bro . James Hamsey Newsam , P . M ., who died September 13 . The interest and solemnity of the proceedings were considerably enhanced by the introduction of a musical service , composed by Bro . J . A . Baker , of Birmingham , who officiated at the harmonicum ; the vocal portions were efficiently rendered by Bros . Pursall , W . Baker , Pendleton , and Glydon , of the Athol Lodge , No . 88 . Upwards of forty Brethren were present , to whom the deceased was personally known ; and the following eulogium , which was read in the course of the ceremony , was acknowledged to be a true estimate of his character as a man and as a Mason .
EULOGIUM . James Bamaey Newsam , P . S . W ., of Lodge No . 40 , at Belfast , and of the Jerusalem Lodge , No . 233 , in London ; P . M . of the Lodge of St . Matthew , No . 78 G , at Walsall ; Prov . J . G . W . of Stafford ; Past First Principal of the Vernon Chapter , No . 786 , at Walsall ; G . S . of the Prov . Grand Chapter of Stafford , and a proclaimed Sovereign Prince Bose Croix . Our lately deceased and much lamented Brother was a man , honest , kind , and virtuous , of generous disposition , sincere in his professionSj truthful and just in his dealings ; and , as a Mason , worthy and worshipful , zealous and active for the honour and welfare of the Craft , kind and courteous to his Brethren , careful and exact in the performance of the duties of the Lodge , whether self-imposed or required by the statutes and obligations of Masonry , and anxious to acquire , and willing to impart , all skill and knowledge needful for a Brother , an officer , or Master of a Lodge . A warm supporter of charities was he , moreover , and no