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Provincial.
lor Somerset and Wiltshire , next followed , and were eloquently aeknowledged by Brother Boivles , Brothers Johnson , Pattison , and Lei Mi , for Somerset and Wilts . ' " The other usual toasts were then given , and duly acknowledged . The evening was spent in the uninterrupted flow of that harmony " and good fellowship which have for ages been the distinguishing characteristics of this honourable aud ancient Fraternity .
The Candelabra is of silver , of the most beautiful ivorkmanshi p , the prominent parts being highly wrought ; its base is of triangular form , the extreme points of the triangle being taken off , and '" ¦ beautifull y Avrought into acanthus leaves . The three sides of the vase are filled up Avith the inscription , the arms of the P . G . M ., and the arms of the Grand Lodge of England , with the Ark of the Covenant , the Mercv Seat rmrl
the Cherubim . On the platform of the base stands a full wrought and beautifully proportioned Corinthian Column , from the capital of ivhich extends three lights , representing the three lesser lights in harmonyaround the angles of the base , stand three beautiful figures of Faith ' , Hope , and Charity . On the column stands au emblem of the Altar of Incense ; on each side of ivhich are hieroglyphics of the exalted rank in Masonry of the P . G . M . ancl on the Altar is a fi of Science
; gure instructing youth in the liberal Arts , the Globe , and other emblems being tastefully disposed around . It is deemed a beautiful and chaste piece of ivorkmanship , and the Duke of Sussex and other Nobles , ivho are members of the Order , ancl have seen it , haA'e been pleased to express themselves highly gratified ivith it . The Grand Master personally complimented Brother Acklam ( who executed the ivorkmanship ) on the excellence of the manufacture .
WATFORD , September llth . — " Our Loclge was held this day , and two initiations were performed ivith great credit ; there being a very considerable arrear of business , it AA'as determined that a Lodo-e of Emergency should be held to clear off all arrears . The prosperity of the Loclge is IIOAV pretty certain , aud every thing promises Avell to ensure the approbation of our hi g hly esteemed Provincial Grancl Master , the Marquess of Salisbury . We are glad to state that there are rumours of Locl likelto be held in StAlban
a ge being y . ' s , and from the known respectability of many inhabitants ivho are desirous to enrol themselves under his Lordship ' s sivay , Ave predict a very successful result . "Our subscription for aLodgeRoom in this town ( Watford ) is nearl y complete . We require but oiie hundred pounds more to raise the contract of £ 700 . Our Members are so desirous to have it built speedily that they have proposed to double the subscription for that The
purpose . banquet went off ivith the usual spirit . Brother Stewart Marjoribanks M . P ., W . M . presided , and having liberally presented the table with a fat buck , ive need not add that the appetite ivas most amply catered for ; and , ivith the aid of Brother Jolly , and his fraternal associates , the visitors and the members passed their hours in mirth and soil" . "
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
We have delayed the press beyond our usual time in the hope of receiving our Quarterl y Budget from "Pilgrim , " "Argus , " " Scotus , " and others , and are fearful that some accident has prevented the timely
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Provincial.
lor Somerset and Wiltshire , next followed , and were eloquently aeknowledged by Brother Boivles , Brothers Johnson , Pattison , and Lei Mi , for Somerset and Wilts . ' " The other usual toasts were then given , and duly acknowledged . The evening was spent in the uninterrupted flow of that harmony " and good fellowship which have for ages been the distinguishing characteristics of this honourable aud ancient Fraternity .
The Candelabra is of silver , of the most beautiful ivorkmanshi p , the prominent parts being highly wrought ; its base is of triangular form , the extreme points of the triangle being taken off , and '" ¦ beautifull y Avrought into acanthus leaves . The three sides of the vase are filled up Avith the inscription , the arms of the P . G . M ., and the arms of the Grand Lodge of England , with the Ark of the Covenant , the Mercv Seat rmrl
the Cherubim . On the platform of the base stands a full wrought and beautifully proportioned Corinthian Column , from the capital of ivhich extends three lights , representing the three lesser lights in harmonyaround the angles of the base , stand three beautiful figures of Faith ' , Hope , and Charity . On the column stands au emblem of the Altar of Incense ; on each side of ivhich are hieroglyphics of the exalted rank in Masonry of the P . G . M . ancl on the Altar is a fi of Science
; gure instructing youth in the liberal Arts , the Globe , and other emblems being tastefully disposed around . It is deemed a beautiful and chaste piece of ivorkmanship , and the Duke of Sussex and other Nobles , ivho are members of the Order , ancl have seen it , haA'e been pleased to express themselves highly gratified ivith it . The Grand Master personally complimented Brother Acklam ( who executed the ivorkmanship ) on the excellence of the manufacture .
WATFORD , September llth . — " Our Loclge was held this day , and two initiations were performed ivith great credit ; there being a very considerable arrear of business , it AA'as determined that a Lodo-e of Emergency should be held to clear off all arrears . The prosperity of the Loclge is IIOAV pretty certain , aud every thing promises Avell to ensure the approbation of our hi g hly esteemed Provincial Grancl Master , the Marquess of Salisbury . We are glad to state that there are rumours of Locl likelto be held in StAlban
a ge being y . ' s , and from the known respectability of many inhabitants ivho are desirous to enrol themselves under his Lordship ' s sivay , Ave predict a very successful result . "Our subscription for aLodgeRoom in this town ( Watford ) is nearl y complete . We require but oiie hundred pounds more to raise the contract of £ 700 . Our Members are so desirous to have it built speedily that they have proposed to double the subscription for that The
purpose . banquet went off ivith the usual spirit . Brother Stewart Marjoribanks M . P ., W . M . presided , and having liberally presented the table with a fat buck , ive need not add that the appetite ivas most amply catered for ; and , ivith the aid of Brother Jolly , and his fraternal associates , the visitors and the members passed their hours in mirth and soil" . "
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
We have delayed the press beyond our usual time in the hope of receiving our Quarterl y Budget from "Pilgrim , " "Argus , " " Scotus , " and others , and are fearful that some accident has prevented the timely