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visited , that the spirit of Freemasonry is like the ocean waves ivhich ebb and flow together , united , firm , and inseparable in their motions . Bro . Ridley concluded a speech of much eloquence and . beauty , by expressing his thanks to the noble lord for introducing the toast , and to the Brethren for the cordial manner in ivhich they had responded to it . His lordship then gave the following toasts in succession : — " The Provincial Chaplain and Grand Officers '' which was
acknow-, ledged by Rev . Brother Sewell , of New College . " The Master and Brethren of the Alfred Lodge , "—acknowledged by Brother Soivter . " The Provincial Treasurer . "—Brother Thompson returned thanks . " The Master and Brethren of the Apollo Lodge , " - acknowledged by Rev . Brother Sewell , in the absence of the Master , Rev . Brother Bingham .
Brother Thompson proposed the health of " the Grand Secretaiy of England . " Brother AVhite , whose age and appearance clearly showed that he was a veteran in the Craft , returned thanks in an impressive manner , and assured the Brethren that , having had the opportunities of witnessing the Masoiiic acts of the noble Chairman , he felt that he should have proved an unworthy Masonif he had not given his services most
wil-, lingly on this occasion , and accompanied his lordship to assist in the formation . of a Provincial Lodge . He alluded to the long acquaintance which he had ivith some of the Brethren , and expressed bis delight in meeting them in so excellent a Lodge , and with prospects so flattering and gratifying to the Order .
His lordship then rose and said , he trusted that the Brethren would show him their indulgence on this occasion , and excuse his leaving , as he was then suffering from illness . Previous to retiring , he begged to give the health of that fair portion of the creation which was so justly esteemed and loved by the Masonic Fraternity—lie alluded to the ladies , and more particularly to the" ladies of Oxford , " who were Masonically allied .
His lordship and the Grand Secretary then withdrew , and the Senior Warden , Brother Sadler , succeeded to the chair . The toast and song renewed their rounds , and were circulated with that spirit and enthusiasm peculiar to Masonic assemblies , till a late hour , when the National Anthem was sung by the Brethren , after which they departed . The banquet-room presented a gay and animated appearance , and thc walls were decorated with costly pictmes , surrounded by vari . 'gated
festoons . The arrangements of the day were excellent , and reflected great crediton the Stewards for the occasion . The Chairman , though apparently iu ill health , enhanced considerably the pleasures of the meeting by the frank and spirited maimer in winch he introduced the toasts , ivhich were responded to by the Brethren in that fervent and systematic manner so familiar and peculiar to the Craft . The day passed off very much to the satisfaction of the Orderandwe doubt notthe
, , , establishment of the Provincial Lodge will have the desired effect . PETERBOROUGH , Jan . 14 . —The Brethren in this city were convened by special summons to assemble on this day , at the Masonic Hall , contiguous to the Windmill inn , to receive Br . Dr . Crueefix , the J . G . D . of England , who had been directed by his Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex , M . W . G . M ., to constitute them as a Lodge by his warrant , bearing date December 19 , 1836 , and numbered 646 on the Registry of
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Provincial.
visited , that the spirit of Freemasonry is like the ocean waves ivhich ebb and flow together , united , firm , and inseparable in their motions . Bro . Ridley concluded a speech of much eloquence and . beauty , by expressing his thanks to the noble lord for introducing the toast , and to the Brethren for the cordial manner in ivhich they had responded to it . His lordship then gave the following toasts in succession : — " The Provincial Chaplain and Grand Officers '' which was
acknow-, ledged by Rev . Brother Sewell , of New College . " The Master and Brethren of the Alfred Lodge , "—acknowledged by Brother Soivter . " The Provincial Treasurer . "—Brother Thompson returned thanks . " The Master and Brethren of the Apollo Lodge , " - acknowledged by Rev . Brother Sewell , in the absence of the Master , Rev . Brother Bingham .
Brother Thompson proposed the health of " the Grand Secretaiy of England . " Brother AVhite , whose age and appearance clearly showed that he was a veteran in the Craft , returned thanks in an impressive manner , and assured the Brethren that , having had the opportunities of witnessing the Masoiiic acts of the noble Chairman , he felt that he should have proved an unworthy Masonif he had not given his services most
wil-, lingly on this occasion , and accompanied his lordship to assist in the formation . of a Provincial Lodge . He alluded to the long acquaintance which he had ivith some of the Brethren , and expressed bis delight in meeting them in so excellent a Lodge , and with prospects so flattering and gratifying to the Order .
His lordship then rose and said , he trusted that the Brethren would show him their indulgence on this occasion , and excuse his leaving , as he was then suffering from illness . Previous to retiring , he begged to give the health of that fair portion of the creation which was so justly esteemed and loved by the Masonic Fraternity—lie alluded to the ladies , and more particularly to the" ladies of Oxford , " who were Masonically allied .
His lordship and the Grand Secretary then withdrew , and the Senior Warden , Brother Sadler , succeeded to the chair . The toast and song renewed their rounds , and were circulated with that spirit and enthusiasm peculiar to Masonic assemblies , till a late hour , when the National Anthem was sung by the Brethren , after which they departed . The banquet-room presented a gay and animated appearance , and thc walls were decorated with costly pictmes , surrounded by vari . 'gated
festoons . The arrangements of the day were excellent , and reflected great crediton the Stewards for the occasion . The Chairman , though apparently iu ill health , enhanced considerably the pleasures of the meeting by the frank and spirited maimer in winch he introduced the toasts , ivhich were responded to by the Brethren in that fervent and systematic manner so familiar and peculiar to the Craft . The day passed off very much to the satisfaction of the Orderandwe doubt notthe
, , , establishment of the Provincial Lodge will have the desired effect . PETERBOROUGH , Jan . 14 . —The Brethren in this city were convened by special summons to assemble on this day , at the Masonic Hall , contiguous to the Windmill inn , to receive Br . Dr . Crueefix , the J . G . D . of England , who had been directed by his Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex , M . W . G . M ., to constitute them as a Lodge by his warrant , bearing date December 19 , 1836 , and numbered 646 on the Registry of