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do everything iu his power to forward the good work . The Rev . Doctor then said that he had been enrolled a Mason on the Continent , during the Peninsular war , and gave several instances of the advantages of Masonry at home and abroad . Harmony , " the chief strength and support of all societies , " was kept up in speech and song till "high twelve , " when the Brethren separated , each and every one delighted with the proceedings of the day .
MONMOUTH . —On the Oth of October , the town of Monmouth was enlivened with a procession , on occasion of the installation of Deputy Provincial Grand Master for the Province of Monmouth , Bro . John E . W . Rolls . The Brethren assembled at the New Market Hall , where they formed in procession ; and , headed by the Monmouth band of music they proceeded to St . Mary ' s Church , where an excellent sermon was preached by the Rev . Bro . George Roberts , Chaplain to the
Provincial Grand Lodge , from Genesis , i ., 3 : " And God said , let there be light ; and there was light . " After service , the Brethren re-formed in procession , and returned to the Market Hall , where the mystic ceremony of the installation was efficiently performed . The Brethren afterwards proceeded to the Beaufort Arms Hotel , where a banquet was prepared , which was partaken of by the large party who had composed the procession . The newly-installed D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . John E . Rolls , presided with his usual good taste and ability , and the evening was spent with that brotherl y love and harmony which ever distinguish the Craft .
OXFORD . — The Apollo University Lodge , met on Nov . 8 th , and Dec . Oth , when the following gentlemen were initiated : —Sir J . Ferguson , of University College ; E . H . Knatchbull , of Oriel College ; Hugesson , of Magdalen College ; R . H . Millard , of Balliol College ; AV . C . Hill , of Exeter College ; and Octavius Ogle , of AVadham College , son of the highly respected Dr . Ogle , Clinical Professor , and Past Master of this Lodge . Bro . Rich . St . John Tyrwhitt , of Christchurch , was elected
Worshipful Master . Br . Spiers , Grand Sword Bearer , announced that a Great Festival to commemorate the union of the two Charities , the Benevolent Annuity Fund , and the Aged Masons * Asylum , was appointed to take place on the 12 th of February , at Freemasons' Hall ; that the Earl of Zetland intended to preside , and that a large and influential Board of Stewards , consisting of five Grand Officers and twenty other Brethrenwas formed . He expressed an earnest desireas a
, , member of that Board , that there should be a full attendance on that occasion , of the Brethren from the Province of Oxford ; and as they had hitherto well performed their duty in this respect , he hoped that they would not relax in their efforts , but study to uphold the character which they had gained for the province .
The Alfred , City Lodge , met on Tuesday , December 17 th , when Bro . Edward Owen , surgeon , was elected Worshipful Master , and Brs . Gardiner and Frazer , were appointed Stewards . SOMERSET . — TAUNTON . — Lodge of Unanimity and Sincerity , No . 327 . —This distinguished Lodge have commenced their winter season vigorously , initiations and admissions follow each other , and are of the right materials to enhance the dignity and working of the Order ; the Lodge has to regret the removal of a Brother ( Bro . Harriott ) , Superin-
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Provincial.
do everything iu his power to forward the good work . The Rev . Doctor then said that he had been enrolled a Mason on the Continent , during the Peninsular war , and gave several instances of the advantages of Masonry at home and abroad . Harmony , " the chief strength and support of all societies , " was kept up in speech and song till "high twelve , " when the Brethren separated , each and every one delighted with the proceedings of the day .
MONMOUTH . —On the Oth of October , the town of Monmouth was enlivened with a procession , on occasion of the installation of Deputy Provincial Grand Master for the Province of Monmouth , Bro . John E . W . Rolls . The Brethren assembled at the New Market Hall , where they formed in procession ; and , headed by the Monmouth band of music they proceeded to St . Mary ' s Church , where an excellent sermon was preached by the Rev . Bro . George Roberts , Chaplain to the
Provincial Grand Lodge , from Genesis , i ., 3 : " And God said , let there be light ; and there was light . " After service , the Brethren re-formed in procession , and returned to the Market Hall , where the mystic ceremony of the installation was efficiently performed . The Brethren afterwards proceeded to the Beaufort Arms Hotel , where a banquet was prepared , which was partaken of by the large party who had composed the procession . The newly-installed D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . John E . Rolls , presided with his usual good taste and ability , and the evening was spent with that brotherl y love and harmony which ever distinguish the Craft .
OXFORD . — The Apollo University Lodge , met on Nov . 8 th , and Dec . Oth , when the following gentlemen were initiated : —Sir J . Ferguson , of University College ; E . H . Knatchbull , of Oriel College ; Hugesson , of Magdalen College ; R . H . Millard , of Balliol College ; AV . C . Hill , of Exeter College ; and Octavius Ogle , of AVadham College , son of the highly respected Dr . Ogle , Clinical Professor , and Past Master of this Lodge . Bro . Rich . St . John Tyrwhitt , of Christchurch , was elected
Worshipful Master . Br . Spiers , Grand Sword Bearer , announced that a Great Festival to commemorate the union of the two Charities , the Benevolent Annuity Fund , and the Aged Masons * Asylum , was appointed to take place on the 12 th of February , at Freemasons' Hall ; that the Earl of Zetland intended to preside , and that a large and influential Board of Stewards , consisting of five Grand Officers and twenty other Brethrenwas formed . He expressed an earnest desireas a
, , member of that Board , that there should be a full attendance on that occasion , of the Brethren from the Province of Oxford ; and as they had hitherto well performed their duty in this respect , he hoped that they would not relax in their efforts , but study to uphold the character which they had gained for the province .
The Alfred , City Lodge , met on Tuesday , December 17 th , when Bro . Edward Owen , surgeon , was elected Worshipful Master , and Brs . Gardiner and Frazer , were appointed Stewards . SOMERSET . — TAUNTON . — Lodge of Unanimity and Sincerity , No . 327 . —This distinguished Lodge have commenced their winter season vigorously , initiations and admissions follow each other , and are of the right materials to enhance the dignity and working of the Order ; the Lodge has to regret the removal of a Brother ( Bro . Harriott ) , Superin-