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only that their numbers had considerably increased , but that this recommendation had been strictly attended to . Could he see before him the whole band of Brethren of every nation and clime , he would recommend the same fraternal caution—( long continued applause ) . In conclusion , he might be permitted to say that his remarks were not intended to induce popular applause ; but , as the senior officer , and perhaps the most acquainted with this ancient fraternity , and the feelings of the
public in respect to it in this province , he would say that it was impossible but that nearly eight hundred Lodges under the Grand Lodge of England , with others in every nation and clime , including upwards of one million of members , should have a powerful influence on the general community ; and that Freemasonry , increasing as it was in numbers and respectability generally , and in this province in particular , called for all the energy , caresuperintendenceand knowledge of the iny .-t : c art that
, , could possibly be rendered . The Deputy P . G . M . then called the attention of the masters and officers of Lodges to some matters of a practical nature . The health of the Past D . P . G . M ., Richard Pearce , was next drunk , and was suitably acknowledged by him . Bro . PEARCE then proposed
" the Clergy of Penzance , with thanks to the clergyman of St . Mary ' s , for the loan of his church , and for his officiating on the occasion of their annual assembling . " The next toast given was " the Mayor and Corporation of Penzance , " which was acknowledged by Bro . Pearce , as being an alderman of the borough . " The Provincial Grand Officers" w „ s then drunk , and was acknowledged by Bros . Ellis , Plext , Carlyon , Tyacke , Childs , Allen , Rogers , and Reid . The P . G . M . here stated
his regret that he was obliged to leave the Lodge so early , in order to attend to his parliamentary duties , which rendered it necessary for him to proceed many miles on his journey that night . The P . G . M . then withdrew , and the chair was occupied by the V . AV . Bro . Ellis . " The Masonic Charities" was then given , viz . —Boys' and Girls' Schools , the Benevolence , the Asylum , Benevolent Annuities , & c . The next toast was " the health of Bro . Wing , " which was proposed bBroPearce
y , , who spoke in flattering terms of him as a soldier , and alluded to his services in the campaign at Afghanistan , and to the fact of his being the only surviving member of the Lodge of his regiment . . Bro . Wing acknowledged the compliment paid him in a short but characteristic speech . After two or three other toasts had been drunk , the Lodge was closed , and the Brethren retired about eight o ' clock .
MANCHESTER , Dec . 26 . —The Brethren of the Lodge of Integrity , No . 189 , met at the Bush Inn , Manchester , to celebrate the festival of St . John , and were honoured with the presence of Stephen Blair , Esq ., D . P . G . M . The AV . M ., Joseph Smith , after the usual routine of business , proceeded to instal Bro . AVm . Stagg to the Office of AV . M . for the ensuing year , and to invest the officers with their badges and jewels . The Lodge was adjourned from labour to refreshment , when
thirty of the Brethren partook of an excellent banquet . Bro . AVm . Stagg , AV . M ., ably presided at the festive board ; the evening was spent in Brotherly love and harmony . Jan . 28 . —A Grand Masonic ball , in aid of the funds of the Infant Female Orphan Asylum , intended to be established in East Lancashire , was held in the Assembly Rooms , Morley-street , Manchester , under the distinguished patronage of Right Hon . the Earl of Ellesmere , P . G . M . ; VOL . v . a t :
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Provincial.
only that their numbers had considerably increased , but that this recommendation had been strictly attended to . Could he see before him the whole band of Brethren of every nation and clime , he would recommend the same fraternal caution—( long continued applause ) . In conclusion , he might be permitted to say that his remarks were not intended to induce popular applause ; but , as the senior officer , and perhaps the most acquainted with this ancient fraternity , and the feelings of the
public in respect to it in this province , he would say that it was impossible but that nearly eight hundred Lodges under the Grand Lodge of England , with others in every nation and clime , including upwards of one million of members , should have a powerful influence on the general community ; and that Freemasonry , increasing as it was in numbers and respectability generally , and in this province in particular , called for all the energy , caresuperintendenceand knowledge of the iny .-t : c art that
, , could possibly be rendered . The Deputy P . G . M . then called the attention of the masters and officers of Lodges to some matters of a practical nature . The health of the Past D . P . G . M ., Richard Pearce , was next drunk , and was suitably acknowledged by him . Bro . PEARCE then proposed
" the Clergy of Penzance , with thanks to the clergyman of St . Mary ' s , for the loan of his church , and for his officiating on the occasion of their annual assembling . " The next toast given was " the Mayor and Corporation of Penzance , " which was acknowledged by Bro . Pearce , as being an alderman of the borough . " The Provincial Grand Officers" w „ s then drunk , and was acknowledged by Bros . Ellis , Plext , Carlyon , Tyacke , Childs , Allen , Rogers , and Reid . The P . G . M . here stated
his regret that he was obliged to leave the Lodge so early , in order to attend to his parliamentary duties , which rendered it necessary for him to proceed many miles on his journey that night . The P . G . M . then withdrew , and the chair was occupied by the V . AV . Bro . Ellis . " The Masonic Charities" was then given , viz . —Boys' and Girls' Schools , the Benevolence , the Asylum , Benevolent Annuities , & c . The next toast was " the health of Bro . Wing , " which was proposed bBroPearce
y , , who spoke in flattering terms of him as a soldier , and alluded to his services in the campaign at Afghanistan , and to the fact of his being the only surviving member of the Lodge of his regiment . . Bro . Wing acknowledged the compliment paid him in a short but characteristic speech . After two or three other toasts had been drunk , the Lodge was closed , and the Brethren retired about eight o ' clock .
MANCHESTER , Dec . 26 . —The Brethren of the Lodge of Integrity , No . 189 , met at the Bush Inn , Manchester , to celebrate the festival of St . John , and were honoured with the presence of Stephen Blair , Esq ., D . P . G . M . The AV . M ., Joseph Smith , after the usual routine of business , proceeded to instal Bro . AVm . Stagg to the Office of AV . M . for the ensuing year , and to invest the officers with their badges and jewels . The Lodge was adjourned from labour to refreshment , when
thirty of the Brethren partook of an excellent banquet . Bro . AVm . Stagg , AV . M ., ably presided at the festive board ; the evening was spent in Brotherly love and harmony . Jan . 28 . —A Grand Masonic ball , in aid of the funds of the Infant Female Orphan Asylum , intended to be established in East Lancashire , was held in the Assembly Rooms , Morley-street , Manchester , under the distinguished patronage of Right Hon . the Earl of Ellesmere , P . G . M . ; VOL . v . a t :