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and G . J . W ., having on his right Bro . J . Tashach , P . M . y Prov . G . S . W ., and on his left Bro . Stoker , P . Prov . G . S . W . The D . Prov . G . M . gave in succession a variety of loyal and Masonic toasts . The vice-chairs were occupied by Bros . B . A . Johnson , Prov . G ; J . W . and J . Happer , P . Prov . G . J . D . The intervals between the toasts were enlivened by some excellent singing . The arrangements
in this department of the proceedings were confided to Bros . M . Bedshaw , Prov . G . Org . ; J . J . Oliver ^ Grand Steward ; J . N . Buckland , and T . Stockdale , and received , as they well merited , the approbation of the Brethren , and an especial toast from the D . Prov . GilI . -. ' - : ' --The . company separated about eight o ' clock , highly delighted with the arrangements , which reflected great credit upon all concerned , this being one of the most satisfactory meetings held in the province .
South Shijilm . —^ . lda ' s Lodge ^ Vo , 292 ) . —The W . M ., Wardens , and Brethren , have voted the sum of twenty guineas to the fund now raising for the relief of the sufferers in India ; in addition to this sum , further subscriptions have been received from individual Brethren . The total sum already amounts to £ 35 . At the last regular meeting of the Lodge , the sum of two guinea ^ was voted for the relief of the widow of a deceased Brother . The Lodge was honoured by a visit from Bros . Dufce , W . M . of Lodge Peace and Harmony , No . 285 , Dover ;
Hauiisell . Loyalty Lodge , No . 299 , Guernsey ; the W . M ., Wardens , and other Brethren of St . George ' s Lodge , No . 624 , North Shields . After the business of the Lodge had beentransacted , theBrethren adjourned to refreshment , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and duly responded to . The pleasures of the evening were essentially improved by the vocal abilities of Bros . Tulloch , P . M . ; Oliver , Kelly , Snowdon , & c . ; Bro . M . Bedshaw presiding at the harmonium with his usual taste and judgment . The Lodge continues very prosperous , and the good working calls for essential mention .
GLOTJCESTEBSHIBE . QTiwvmsTim . ( D —Fowidation Lodge No . 97 . )—uring a brief sojourn at the " Queen of Watering Places , " an opportunity offered , of which we gladly availed ourselves , for the renewal of a visit to this excellent Lodge , within the portals of which , on the occasion of our first appearance , we had experienced so much enjoyment , and encountered so hospitable a reception . A year has nearly elapsed since the occasion referred to , in which period of time events of the greatest
importance have transpired , affording materials to the future compiler of Britain s annals for chapters unsurpassed in momentous interest by any that have as yet found places in her history . Agitated and distracted , however , as may have been the great world without—disturbed as may have been the usual even current of Masonic affairs—the twelvemonth ' s record of the Foundation Lodge is one of peaceful progress , and continued prosperity . The old members remain true to their allegiance , and the names of men of good report , true , and trusty , are from
time to time added to its roll . The W . M ., Bro . P . G . Palmer , presided at the usual monthly meeting on Wednesday , 23 rd August , and ably and efficiently performed the ceremony of raising a Brother to the Sublime Degree of M . M . ; the traditional history being given very perfectly and impressively by the immediate P . M ., Bro . W . H . Gwinnett . In a former notice we have mentioned in terms of strong approbation the style and character of the building , fittings , and furniture , which render the Masonic temple in this place so admirably adapted for giving
full effect to our beautiful ceremonies . We advert to the subject again solely for the purpose of contrasting with it the miserable accommodation afforded in the metropolis , and of urging the speedy adoption of some plan to remedy so crying an incovenience , and to wipe away so great a reproach . We must not omit mention of a circumstance unparalleled in our Masonic experience , which proves the existence amongst our country Brethren of every requisite for the
accomplishment of laborious duties—viz ., that Bro . Palmer , the W . M . of this Lodge , was called upon very recently to preside at a meeting of the new Lodge at Stroudthe Sherborne—and performed the whole of the three ceremonies , the candidates for the various Degrees numbering no less than twenty . All Masonic business being concluded , the Brethren adjourned to banquet . The W . M ., during both tol . nr . 6 a .
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and G . J . W ., having on his right Bro . J . Tashach , P . M . y Prov . G . S . W ., and on his left Bro . Stoker , P . Prov . G . S . W . The D . Prov . G . M . gave in succession a variety of loyal and Masonic toasts . The vice-chairs were occupied by Bros . B . A . Johnson , Prov . G ; J . W . and J . Happer , P . Prov . G . J . D . The intervals between the toasts were enlivened by some excellent singing . The arrangements
in this department of the proceedings were confided to Bros . M . Bedshaw , Prov . G . Org . ; J . J . Oliver ^ Grand Steward ; J . N . Buckland , and T . Stockdale , and received , as they well merited , the approbation of the Brethren , and an especial toast from the D . Prov . GilI . -. ' - : ' --The . company separated about eight o ' clock , highly delighted with the arrangements , which reflected great credit upon all concerned , this being one of the most satisfactory meetings held in the province .
South Shijilm . —^ . lda ' s Lodge ^ Vo , 292 ) . —The W . M ., Wardens , and Brethren , have voted the sum of twenty guineas to the fund now raising for the relief of the sufferers in India ; in addition to this sum , further subscriptions have been received from individual Brethren . The total sum already amounts to £ 35 . At the last regular meeting of the Lodge , the sum of two guinea ^ was voted for the relief of the widow of a deceased Brother . The Lodge was honoured by a visit from Bros . Dufce , W . M . of Lodge Peace and Harmony , No . 285 , Dover ;
Hauiisell . Loyalty Lodge , No . 299 , Guernsey ; the W . M ., Wardens , and other Brethren of St . George ' s Lodge , No . 624 , North Shields . After the business of the Lodge had beentransacted , theBrethren adjourned to refreshment , when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and duly responded to . The pleasures of the evening were essentially improved by the vocal abilities of Bros . Tulloch , P . M . ; Oliver , Kelly , Snowdon , & c . ; Bro . M . Bedshaw presiding at the harmonium with his usual taste and judgment . The Lodge continues very prosperous , and the good working calls for essential mention .
GLOTJCESTEBSHIBE . QTiwvmsTim . ( D —Fowidation Lodge No . 97 . )—uring a brief sojourn at the " Queen of Watering Places , " an opportunity offered , of which we gladly availed ourselves , for the renewal of a visit to this excellent Lodge , within the portals of which , on the occasion of our first appearance , we had experienced so much enjoyment , and encountered so hospitable a reception . A year has nearly elapsed since the occasion referred to , in which period of time events of the greatest
importance have transpired , affording materials to the future compiler of Britain s annals for chapters unsurpassed in momentous interest by any that have as yet found places in her history . Agitated and distracted , however , as may have been the great world without—disturbed as may have been the usual even current of Masonic affairs—the twelvemonth ' s record of the Foundation Lodge is one of peaceful progress , and continued prosperity . The old members remain true to their allegiance , and the names of men of good report , true , and trusty , are from
time to time added to its roll . The W . M ., Bro . P . G . Palmer , presided at the usual monthly meeting on Wednesday , 23 rd August , and ably and efficiently performed the ceremony of raising a Brother to the Sublime Degree of M . M . ; the traditional history being given very perfectly and impressively by the immediate P . M ., Bro . W . H . Gwinnett . In a former notice we have mentioned in terms of strong approbation the style and character of the building , fittings , and furniture , which render the Masonic temple in this place so admirably adapted for giving
full effect to our beautiful ceremonies . We advert to the subject again solely for the purpose of contrasting with it the miserable accommodation afforded in the metropolis , and of urging the speedy adoption of some plan to remedy so crying an incovenience , and to wipe away so great a reproach . We must not omit mention of a circumstance unparalleled in our Masonic experience , which proves the existence amongst our country Brethren of every requisite for the
accomplishment of laborious duties—viz ., that Bro . Palmer , the W . M . of this Lodge , was called upon very recently to preside at a meeting of the new Lodge at Stroudthe Sherborne—and performed the whole of the three ceremonies , the candidates for the various Degrees numbering no less than twenty . All Masonic business being concluded , the Brethren adjourned to banquet . The W . M ., during both tol . nr . 6 a .