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not tiust himself to explain the cause of this change—but would intimate that the rough ashlers ( youth ) , rude and unpolished as that stone —till they become educated , and were thereby polished , had an ample provision in the liberality of the Craft ; while those who are weakened by age and misfortune , and represented the smooth ashlers—whose lives were well squared by a knowledge of God ' s word , aud an approving consciencewere too often left to pine in obscurity .
, Brother ROWE , by permission , gave " the Ladies , " with some very gallant allusions to sister Strickland , the lady of the Master , which her spouse acknowledged in a most happy manner ; the toasts were most warmly applauded , and the addresses , pointed and animated , were followed by enthusiastic cheering . Dr . Oliver apologized by letter for his non-attendance , the invitation having reached him too late to make arrangements .
Dr . Crucefix having failed in his application for a dispensation in favour of the Asylum , and a wedding having taken place in his family on the 11 th , could not avail himself of the kind opportunity to meet his Brethren .
BIRMINGHAM , ST . PAULS LODGE , No . 51 , April 25 . —We have accession of numbers and increase of work . < lur Master , Brother Ribbans , is well supported b y Brother Lloyd and other zealous Masons . We are determined to support the Asylum as well as the other Charities ; in virtue whereof we have unanimously passed the following resolution : — " Proposed by Brother Ribbans , W . M ., and seconded by Brother Lloyd , That the members of this Lodge unanimously invite Dr . Crucefix to permit his name to appear on their ' list as an honorary memberand
; they wish , at the same time , to express their high respect for the worthy Brother ' s zeal in the cause of universal brotherly love , virtuous poverty , and helpless age !" Brother Crucefix has acknowledged this compliment , and his reply is entered on our minutes . We hope , ere long , to give some sterling proofs of our good wishes , by regular contributions to the funds of all the charities .
WAKEFIELD , April 3 . —The Earl of Mexborough , P . G . M . for the ¦ West Riding , held his annual Grand Lodge in the Music Saloon , Wake ^ field , on whieh occasion was used and displayed , for the first time , the new and splendid furniture of the Lodge . The accounts were examined and passed , the reports from the different Lodges read , and the new Grand Officers for the ensuing year installed . The reports were most satisfactory , showing that Masonry is on the increase , and that two new Lodges are about to be constitutedviz . at Leedsand Goole . After the
, , , duties of the Lodge , about one hundred of the Brethren sat down to a sumptuous dinner , provided by " Sister" Hywater , of the Great Bull Inn , in her usual gootl style . The Right Hon . the Earl of Mexborough , P . G . M ., presided with his wonted urbanity , talent , and good feeling , generating joy , and producing good fellowship all around him . His lordship gladdened the evening with several favourite songs , and among , the rest the far-famed " Farm Yard . " His lordshiaddressed the
p Brethren in a very energetic and trulv Masonic speech , and was followed by Brother Charles Lee , D . P . G . M ., ' Rev . Dr . Naylor , P . O . Chaplain , C . J . Brandling , Esq . P . S . G . W ., C . T . Jaques , Esq ., P . J . G . W ., Rev . Dr . Senior , P . G . S . W ., Brother W . Taylor , P . G . T ., Brother Gawthorp , P . G . S ., and other Brethren , and the evening was spent in social harmony
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Provincial.
not tiust himself to explain the cause of this change—but would intimate that the rough ashlers ( youth ) , rude and unpolished as that stone —till they become educated , and were thereby polished , had an ample provision in the liberality of the Craft ; while those who are weakened by age and misfortune , and represented the smooth ashlers—whose lives were well squared by a knowledge of God ' s word , aud an approving consciencewere too often left to pine in obscurity .
, Brother ROWE , by permission , gave " the Ladies , " with some very gallant allusions to sister Strickland , the lady of the Master , which her spouse acknowledged in a most happy manner ; the toasts were most warmly applauded , and the addresses , pointed and animated , were followed by enthusiastic cheering . Dr . Oliver apologized by letter for his non-attendance , the invitation having reached him too late to make arrangements .
Dr . Crucefix having failed in his application for a dispensation in favour of the Asylum , and a wedding having taken place in his family on the 11 th , could not avail himself of the kind opportunity to meet his Brethren .
BIRMINGHAM , ST . PAULS LODGE , No . 51 , April 25 . —We have accession of numbers and increase of work . < lur Master , Brother Ribbans , is well supported b y Brother Lloyd and other zealous Masons . We are determined to support the Asylum as well as the other Charities ; in virtue whereof we have unanimously passed the following resolution : — " Proposed by Brother Ribbans , W . M ., and seconded by Brother Lloyd , That the members of this Lodge unanimously invite Dr . Crucefix to permit his name to appear on their ' list as an honorary memberand
; they wish , at the same time , to express their high respect for the worthy Brother ' s zeal in the cause of universal brotherly love , virtuous poverty , and helpless age !" Brother Crucefix has acknowledged this compliment , and his reply is entered on our minutes . We hope , ere long , to give some sterling proofs of our good wishes , by regular contributions to the funds of all the charities .
WAKEFIELD , April 3 . —The Earl of Mexborough , P . G . M . for the ¦ West Riding , held his annual Grand Lodge in the Music Saloon , Wake ^ field , on whieh occasion was used and displayed , for the first time , the new and splendid furniture of the Lodge . The accounts were examined and passed , the reports from the different Lodges read , and the new Grand Officers for the ensuing year installed . The reports were most satisfactory , showing that Masonry is on the increase , and that two new Lodges are about to be constitutedviz . at Leedsand Goole . After the
, , , duties of the Lodge , about one hundred of the Brethren sat down to a sumptuous dinner , provided by " Sister" Hywater , of the Great Bull Inn , in her usual gootl style . The Right Hon . the Earl of Mexborough , P . G . M ., presided with his wonted urbanity , talent , and good feeling , generating joy , and producing good fellowship all around him . His lordship gladdened the evening with several favourite songs , and among , the rest the far-famed " Farm Yard . " His lordshiaddressed the
p Brethren in a very energetic and trulv Masonic speech , and was followed by Brother Charles Lee , D . P . G . M ., ' Rev . Dr . Naylor , P . O . Chaplain , C . J . Brandling , Esq . P . S . G . W ., C . T . Jaques , Esq ., P . J . G . W ., Rev . Dr . Senior , P . G . S . W ., Brother W . Taylor , P . G . T ., Brother Gawthorp , P . G . S ., and other Brethren , and the evening was spent in social harmony