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they should find in him no deficiency ; aud , being supported by able oth ' cers ( thanks to the Lodge of Instruction ) , he hoped to maintain the reputation of tbe Lodge . Let them , then , maintain their system in its purity , not only by their " working , " but by their practical development of the principles embodied in their symbols . Let them pratice " charity " in thef ' ullest extent of the term , both as love to God and love to man . Let them view the failings of their Brethren with compassionand so
, practising in the world what they taught in tbe Lodge , they would convince all who might observe them that , whether in practice or profession , they were consistent . The VV . M . then gave the Past Masters ; to which Bro . AVm . James replied , and thanked tbe Brethren for the support they had always rendered to that body . Bro . J . JamesS . W . gave " the Visitors" and expatiated on the
, , , advantages resulting from the intercourse of Lodges . Bro . Robinson , W . M ., of St . Paul ' s , No . 51 , returned thanks , and spoke of the high satisfaction with which his iodge regarded its connexion with St . Matthews . Bros . Ironmonger and Pearsall also returned thanks .
The W . M . then gave the health of Bro . Jeavons , a newly-initiated brother , who made a feeling reply . Bio . Burton , J . AV ., proposed the health of Bro . Empson , tbe installing Master , and rendered a warm tribute of approbation to that Brother for his services to the Lodge , as their first W , M ., and also the constant attention to their interests . Bro . Empson , in reply , expressed his determination to continue his services so long as they could be beneficial and the Brethren desired
them . Bro . Bassett Smith , P . S . AV ., proposed the health of the officers , anil made some remarks on their duties , and the importance of their respec tive stations . Bro . Burton , in reply , stated that they were stimulated by their predecessors' example ancl good wishes , and with such encouragement could do no otherwise than .
persevere The W . Master then gave the Masonic Charities , aud said they hail lately lost a strong advocate and staunch supporter , Bro . Crucefix , to whom the Craft was much indebted for his long and faithful services iu the cause of charity . The Tyler then gave the usual closing toast ; and the Lodge , being recalled to labour , was closed in perfect harmony .
AVOLVERIIAMPTON . —On Tuesday , May 14 th , the annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge , was held in the Assembly Rooms , in Queen-street in this town . The Prov . Grand Officers , and all the other members of the P . G . L . were summoned to be present , and the attendance was numerous . The Lodge was presided over by Lieut .-Colonel G . A . Vernon , in the absence of the P . G . M ., Colonel Anson , who was detained in town by his parliamentary duties . The D . P . G . M . Bro . H . C . VernonPast
, , S . G . W . of the Grand Lodge of England , was likewise absent , being confined to his room by indisposition . A Craft Lodge having been opened , the Prov . G . L . was formed , and Masonic business was then transacted , in which nearly two hours were occupied ; a portion of which was devoted to the appointment of Prov . Grand Officers for the ensuing year . . The private business of the
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Provincial.
they should find in him no deficiency ; aud , being supported by able oth ' cers ( thanks to the Lodge of Instruction ) , he hoped to maintain the reputation of tbe Lodge . Let them , then , maintain their system in its purity , not only by their " working , " but by their practical development of the principles embodied in their symbols . Let them pratice " charity " in thef ' ullest extent of the term , both as love to God and love to man . Let them view the failings of their Brethren with compassionand so
, practising in the world what they taught in tbe Lodge , they would convince all who might observe them that , whether in practice or profession , they were consistent . The VV . M . then gave the Past Masters ; to which Bro . AVm . James replied , and thanked tbe Brethren for the support they had always rendered to that body . Bro . J . JamesS . W . gave " the Visitors" and expatiated on the
, , , advantages resulting from the intercourse of Lodges . Bro . Robinson , W . M ., of St . Paul ' s , No . 51 , returned thanks , and spoke of the high satisfaction with which his iodge regarded its connexion with St . Matthews . Bros . Ironmonger and Pearsall also returned thanks .
The W . M . then gave the health of Bro . Jeavons , a newly-initiated brother , who made a feeling reply . Bio . Burton , J . AV ., proposed the health of Bro . Empson , tbe installing Master , and rendered a warm tribute of approbation to that Brother for his services to the Lodge , as their first W , M ., and also the constant attention to their interests . Bro . Empson , in reply , expressed his determination to continue his services so long as they could be beneficial and the Brethren desired
them . Bro . Bassett Smith , P . S . AV ., proposed the health of the officers , anil made some remarks on their duties , and the importance of their respec tive stations . Bro . Burton , in reply , stated that they were stimulated by their predecessors' example ancl good wishes , and with such encouragement could do no otherwise than .
persevere The W . Master then gave the Masonic Charities , aud said they hail lately lost a strong advocate and staunch supporter , Bro . Crucefix , to whom the Craft was much indebted for his long and faithful services iu the cause of charity . The Tyler then gave the usual closing toast ; and the Lodge , being recalled to labour , was closed in perfect harmony .
AVOLVERIIAMPTON . —On Tuesday , May 14 th , the annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge , was held in the Assembly Rooms , in Queen-street in this town . The Prov . Grand Officers , and all the other members of the P . G . L . were summoned to be present , and the attendance was numerous . The Lodge was presided over by Lieut .-Colonel G . A . Vernon , in the absence of the P . G . M ., Colonel Anson , who was detained in town by his parliamentary duties . The D . P . G . M . Bro . H . C . VernonPast
, , S . G . W . of the Grand Lodge of England , was likewise absent , being confined to his room by indisposition . A Craft Lodge having been opened , the Prov . G . L . was formed , and Masonic business was then transacted , in which nearly two hours were occupied ; a portion of which was devoted to the appointment of Prov . Grand Officers for the ensuing year . . The private business of the