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proceeded with the consecration . After the third procession , and on arriving at the chair , the 11 . W . Prov . G . Master took his seat . The trumpet then sounded , and the Director of the Ceremonies proclaimed Lord Viscount Ebrington , M . P ., Provincial Grand Master , and the other officers of the Provincial Lodge . The covered Lodge was placed in the centre of the room , with the three lights , the cornucopia , and the two golden ewers thereon . The choir then sung , with much effect , a Masonic Hymn , commencing ,
" Unto thee , great God , belong Mystic rites and sacred song !" The Secretary then read from the Constitution Book the section headed " Concerning God and Reli gion , " and delivered an eulogium on Masonry , concluding by requesting the P . G . Master to consecrate the Lodge . The choir saying a masonic Anthem , "Almighty God ! our Heavenly King !"
The Lodge was then close tiled , and the R . W . Provincial G . Master , assisted by his officers , completed the ceremony of consecration , which is understood to be performed with corn , wine and oil , prayer , & c . The Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed , in due form , with solemn prayer . At five o ' clock the R . W . P . G . M ., Lord Viscount Ebrington , took his seat , and presided at the Banquet , about one hundred Brethren being present .
The cloth being removed , the usual loyal toasts , & c . were drunk and duly honoured , the Brethren enjoying themselves with that cordiality and good feeling which has ever been the characteristic of the Craft .
THE BALL . —The furniture of the Lodge being removed , preparations were made for the votaries of Terpsichore , Turner ' s excellent quadrille band being engaged for the occasion . The merry dance was kept up with great spirit till the hour of supper arrived , when champagne sparkled Jike the glances of the fair . Dancing was resumed after the refreshment ; and continued , not till the dawn of day only , but the grey of the morning , the uninitiated and the ladies believing that the secret
of Masonry was to make all around happy , and that their pass-word was " general good-will to mankind , " not forgetting the softer sex . We have not space to enumerate the company assembled on this occasion , as it embraced all the families in the vicinity , and formed a brilliant assemblage , the Brethren appearing in their respective costume and orders . The tickets being limited to 120 , on account of the size of the room , many distinguished families were prevented from being present . Chudleigh has not been so gay for many a year , and this day cannot fail to be remembered .
TIVERTON , Oct . 15 . —MASONIC KNIGHT ' TEMPLARS . —A Gand Conclave of this high Order was held in Freemason ' s Hall , in celebration of the foundation of the " Royal Sussex Encampment , " in that town . The business of the Encampment was conducted by the eminent commander , Sir Knight Huyshe , with his accustomed great ability , assisted by his very proficient captains and officers , Sir Knights Elton , Lawson , Roberton , Hodges , White , Fisher , & c . A sumptuous banquet followed , under the judicious presidency of Sir Knight Huyshe , Sir Knight Hodges occupying the vice-chair . Many loyal and " mysterious" toasts having
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Provincial.
proceeded with the consecration . After the third procession , and on arriving at the chair , the 11 . W . Prov . G . Master took his seat . The trumpet then sounded , and the Director of the Ceremonies proclaimed Lord Viscount Ebrington , M . P ., Provincial Grand Master , and the other officers of the Provincial Lodge . The covered Lodge was placed in the centre of the room , with the three lights , the cornucopia , and the two golden ewers thereon . The choir then sung , with much effect , a Masonic Hymn , commencing ,
" Unto thee , great God , belong Mystic rites and sacred song !" The Secretary then read from the Constitution Book the section headed " Concerning God and Reli gion , " and delivered an eulogium on Masonry , concluding by requesting the P . G . Master to consecrate the Lodge . The choir saying a masonic Anthem , "Almighty God ! our Heavenly King !"
The Lodge was then close tiled , and the R . W . Provincial G . Master , assisted by his officers , completed the ceremony of consecration , which is understood to be performed with corn , wine and oil , prayer , & c . The Provincial Grand Lodge was then closed , in due form , with solemn prayer . At five o ' clock the R . W . P . G . M ., Lord Viscount Ebrington , took his seat , and presided at the Banquet , about one hundred Brethren being present .
The cloth being removed , the usual loyal toasts , & c . were drunk and duly honoured , the Brethren enjoying themselves with that cordiality and good feeling which has ever been the characteristic of the Craft .
THE BALL . —The furniture of the Lodge being removed , preparations were made for the votaries of Terpsichore , Turner ' s excellent quadrille band being engaged for the occasion . The merry dance was kept up with great spirit till the hour of supper arrived , when champagne sparkled Jike the glances of the fair . Dancing was resumed after the refreshment ; and continued , not till the dawn of day only , but the grey of the morning , the uninitiated and the ladies believing that the secret
of Masonry was to make all around happy , and that their pass-word was " general good-will to mankind , " not forgetting the softer sex . We have not space to enumerate the company assembled on this occasion , as it embraced all the families in the vicinity , and formed a brilliant assemblage , the Brethren appearing in their respective costume and orders . The tickets being limited to 120 , on account of the size of the room , many distinguished families were prevented from being present . Chudleigh has not been so gay for many a year , and this day cannot fail to be remembered .
TIVERTON , Oct . 15 . —MASONIC KNIGHT ' TEMPLARS . —A Gand Conclave of this high Order was held in Freemason ' s Hall , in celebration of the foundation of the " Royal Sussex Encampment , " in that town . The business of the Encampment was conducted by the eminent commander , Sir Knight Huyshe , with his accustomed great ability , assisted by his very proficient captains and officers , Sir Knights Elton , Lawson , Roberton , Hodges , White , Fisher , & c . A sumptuous banquet followed , under the judicious presidency of Sir Knight Huyshe , Sir Knight Hodges occupying the vice-chair . Many loyal and " mysterious" toasts having