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KETTERING , November 29 . —The convocation of the New Lodge of Perseverance , No . 666 , was solemnized this day , in the presence of various Members from Northampton , Peterborough and Towcester , assisted by many visiting Brethren . A procession was formed , and the Brethren walked in full Masonic costume to church , where a most impressive discourse was delivered by the Rev . J . Daniels , M . A ., in aid of Kettering dispensary .
LINCOLN . —The Witham Lodge in this city , after languishing for some years in a state of decrepitude , has resumed its activity under the able superintendence of Brother Nicholson , P . G . Sup . of Works , the AV . M . Several new names have been added to its lists , which augurs well for its future respectability and usefulness . Sir Edward Ffrench Bromhead , Bart ., Colonel Sibthorpe , M . P ., the Rev . Dr . Oliver , D . P . G . M . Dr . Beatythe Mayor of LincolnBrother Harvey , one of
, , , the city magistrates , & c , have joined the Lodge , and many propositions have been placed upon the books . In such hands the Lodge cannot fail to prosper ; particularly as Brother Nicholson has announced his intention of working the Lectures regularly ; and the D . P . G . M . is expected to lend his assistance in order to carry that intention into full effect . He attended one of the recent Lodges to initiate a candidate , and afterwards worked five Sections of the E . A . P . Lecture . One of the
first acts of the renewed Lodge was a donation of two sovereigns to the Asylum . This is as it should be . Masonry is based on Charity ; and all its acts should have a tendency to enforce that heaven-born virtue . BIRMINGHAM , ST . PAUL ' LODGE" ( 51 ) . —Bro . F . B . Ribbans , late of the Emulation , 21 , and Past Grand Steward , is about to assume the Chair
of this Lodge , and much hope welcomes his year of office . Brother W . Lloyd will find an able coadjutor in the Craft ; and we shall now expect that good report of the Birmingham Masons will resound through the land . DERBY , September 24 . —A new Lodge , called the Marquis of Granb y Lodge , was opened at Cotmanhay , in this county , which was attended by a numerous deputation of Brethren from Nottingham and Derby .
After the ceremony of dedication , and the initiation of some new Members , the Lodge walked in procession to Ilkeston church , to hear divine service . On its return , the Brethren sat down to dinner , and spent a most agreeable afternoon . The procession made a considerable show , considering the unfavourableness of the weather , and was attended by an excellent band of music , which continued to enliven the day by playing a number of favourite airs .
NOTTINGHAM . —On Tuesday , Oct . 30 , the Anniversary of the Commercial Lodge , No . 594 , at Nottingham , was celebrated ; and many influential Masonic characters , both from the province , and visitors , were present . An excellent 5 o ' clock dinner was provided at the George the Fourth Hotel ; after which the brethren adjourned to the Lodge Room adjoining , where the tables were spread with wines of the choicest quality and a dessert . Bro . Lawton , the W . M ., took the chairand was
sup-, ported on his right hand by Colonel Wildman , P . G . M . ; and the Rev . Dr . Oliver , D . P . G . M . for Lincolnshire ; and on his left b y Dr . Pigot , D . P . G . M . for Notts ; and W . F . Norton , of Elton Hall , Esq ., P . G . S . W . In proposing the first toast , the W . M . observed that he united the Craft with the name of our beautiful young Queen ; that the honours of Masonry might accompany the toast .
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Provincial.
KETTERING , November 29 . —The convocation of the New Lodge of Perseverance , No . 666 , was solemnized this day , in the presence of various Members from Northampton , Peterborough and Towcester , assisted by many visiting Brethren . A procession was formed , and the Brethren walked in full Masonic costume to church , where a most impressive discourse was delivered by the Rev . J . Daniels , M . A ., in aid of Kettering dispensary .
LINCOLN . —The Witham Lodge in this city , after languishing for some years in a state of decrepitude , has resumed its activity under the able superintendence of Brother Nicholson , P . G . Sup . of Works , the AV . M . Several new names have been added to its lists , which augurs well for its future respectability and usefulness . Sir Edward Ffrench Bromhead , Bart ., Colonel Sibthorpe , M . P ., the Rev . Dr . Oliver , D . P . G . M . Dr . Beatythe Mayor of LincolnBrother Harvey , one of
, , , the city magistrates , & c , have joined the Lodge , and many propositions have been placed upon the books . In such hands the Lodge cannot fail to prosper ; particularly as Brother Nicholson has announced his intention of working the Lectures regularly ; and the D . P . G . M . is expected to lend his assistance in order to carry that intention into full effect . He attended one of the recent Lodges to initiate a candidate , and afterwards worked five Sections of the E . A . P . Lecture . One of the
first acts of the renewed Lodge was a donation of two sovereigns to the Asylum . This is as it should be . Masonry is based on Charity ; and all its acts should have a tendency to enforce that heaven-born virtue . BIRMINGHAM , ST . PAUL ' LODGE" ( 51 ) . —Bro . F . B . Ribbans , late of the Emulation , 21 , and Past Grand Steward , is about to assume the Chair
of this Lodge , and much hope welcomes his year of office . Brother W . Lloyd will find an able coadjutor in the Craft ; and we shall now expect that good report of the Birmingham Masons will resound through the land . DERBY , September 24 . —A new Lodge , called the Marquis of Granb y Lodge , was opened at Cotmanhay , in this county , which was attended by a numerous deputation of Brethren from Nottingham and Derby .
After the ceremony of dedication , and the initiation of some new Members , the Lodge walked in procession to Ilkeston church , to hear divine service . On its return , the Brethren sat down to dinner , and spent a most agreeable afternoon . The procession made a considerable show , considering the unfavourableness of the weather , and was attended by an excellent band of music , which continued to enliven the day by playing a number of favourite airs .
NOTTINGHAM . —On Tuesday , Oct . 30 , the Anniversary of the Commercial Lodge , No . 594 , at Nottingham , was celebrated ; and many influential Masonic characters , both from the province , and visitors , were present . An excellent 5 o ' clock dinner was provided at the George the Fourth Hotel ; after which the brethren adjourned to the Lodge Room adjoining , where the tables were spread with wines of the choicest quality and a dessert . Bro . Lawton , the W . M ., took the chairand was
sup-, ported on his right hand by Colonel Wildman , P . G . M . ; and the Rev . Dr . Oliver , D . P . G . M . for Lincolnshire ; and on his left b y Dr . Pigot , D . P . G . M . for Notts ; and W . F . Norton , of Elton Hall , Esq ., P . G . S . W . In proposing the first toast , the W . M . observed that he united the Craft with the name of our beautiful young Queen ; that the honours of Masonry might accompany the toast .