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Sth of February , 1838 , when holding the office of J . W ., with a splendid masonic chaplain ' s jewel of silver , with appropriate collar of silver , & c , in grateful testimony of his unwearied zeal , energy , ancl devotedness in the sacred and hallowed cause of Freemasonry . SADDLEWORTH , Feb . 10 . —The Tudor Lodge , held at the Temple Inn , Waterhead Mill , in Saddleworth , was consecrated in the usual and solemn form by Charles Lee , Esq ., R . AV . D . P . G . Master of AA ^ est
Yorkshire , assisted by his P . G . Officers , and a numerous attendance of Brethren from various Lodges in the province , and several P G . Officers and Brethren from East Lancashire and Cheshire . Immediately after the consecration , the Brethren formed themselves into a procession , preceded by an excellent band of music and banners , ancl left the Temple Inn in clue order for St . John ' s church , at Hey , where an eloquent , appropriate , and very impressive discourse ( which will long be remembered b
y all the Brethren present ) was delivered by the Rev . Charles Clapham , A . M ., Incumbent of Armley , anil one ofthe P . G . Chaplains of the province , from the 20 th chapter of the Acts of the Apostles ,, and 32 nd verse , " Ancl now , brethren , I commit you to God , and to the word of his grace , which is able to build you up ancl to give you an . inheritance among all them which are sanctified . " The professional singers engaged for the occasion , did great credit to the selection , not only of but the ieces
singers , p performed from the most eminent composers , to the AVorshipful Master and members of the Tudor Lodge . The performance of the Creation and Messiah could not be excelled . IMrs . Brook , of Huddersfield , widow of a deceased Brother , and Mr . Morrall .
of Lees , were exceedingly efficient . After the service at the church , the procession again formed , and proceeded direct to Spring Head , where about one hundred of the Brethren sat clown to a most sumptuous dinner , in one of the large rooms belonging to AVilliam Taylor , Esq ., who politely granted the use thereof for the occasion . The room was tastefully decorated , and lighted with twenty-four gas lights . Thc ladies of several of the Brethren were present during the proceedings , for whom accommodation
every was provided . Brother Charles Harrop of Dobcross Well , of the Tudor Lodge , presided with his usual urbanity ancl kindness , supported on his ri ght by Charles Lee , Esq . R . AVD . P . G . M ., and other Grancl Officers ; ancl his left V . AV . Charles Clapham , P . G . Chaplain , ancl the P . G . Officers of East Lancashire and Cheshire . After the refreshment the AVorshi pful Master , in a very neat speechgave Her Most Gracious Majesty the with three times
, Queen , three , which was received and responded to by the Brethren with trul y masonic feeling ancl acclamation . This was followed by other appropriate and loyal toasts , ancl the clay was spent in that pleasing manner characteristic of the Masonic Order , until high twelve , when the assembl y broke up , highly delighted with harmony and the truly masonic treat they hacl experienced ; many proceeding over the back-bone of England to their happy homes .
LANCASTER , Dec . 28 . —The Lodge of Fortitude , No . 350 , held their anniversary , in their Lodge-room , at Brother William Bagot ' s , of the Sun Inn . About forty gentlemen of the first respectability sat down to the banquet , some of whom came to the meeting from a considerable distance . Hugh Baldwin , Esq ., P . G . I . G ., presided ; the vice chair was well filled by Mr . E . Whinray , P . M . Upon the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal toasts of the Royal Family , & c , were given , and
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Provincial.
Sth of February , 1838 , when holding the office of J . W ., with a splendid masonic chaplain ' s jewel of silver , with appropriate collar of silver , & c , in grateful testimony of his unwearied zeal , energy , ancl devotedness in the sacred and hallowed cause of Freemasonry . SADDLEWORTH , Feb . 10 . —The Tudor Lodge , held at the Temple Inn , Waterhead Mill , in Saddleworth , was consecrated in the usual and solemn form by Charles Lee , Esq ., R . AV . D . P . G . Master of AA ^ est
Yorkshire , assisted by his P . G . Officers , and a numerous attendance of Brethren from various Lodges in the province , and several P G . Officers and Brethren from East Lancashire and Cheshire . Immediately after the consecration , the Brethren formed themselves into a procession , preceded by an excellent band of music and banners , ancl left the Temple Inn in clue order for St . John ' s church , at Hey , where an eloquent , appropriate , and very impressive discourse ( which will long be remembered b
y all the Brethren present ) was delivered by the Rev . Charles Clapham , A . M ., Incumbent of Armley , anil one ofthe P . G . Chaplains of the province , from the 20 th chapter of the Acts of the Apostles ,, and 32 nd verse , " Ancl now , brethren , I commit you to God , and to the word of his grace , which is able to build you up ancl to give you an . inheritance among all them which are sanctified . " The professional singers engaged for the occasion , did great credit to the selection , not only of but the ieces
singers , p performed from the most eminent composers , to the AVorshipful Master and members of the Tudor Lodge . The performance of the Creation and Messiah could not be excelled . IMrs . Brook , of Huddersfield , widow of a deceased Brother , and Mr . Morrall .
of Lees , were exceedingly efficient . After the service at the church , the procession again formed , and proceeded direct to Spring Head , where about one hundred of the Brethren sat clown to a most sumptuous dinner , in one of the large rooms belonging to AVilliam Taylor , Esq ., who politely granted the use thereof for the occasion . The room was tastefully decorated , and lighted with twenty-four gas lights . Thc ladies of several of the Brethren were present during the proceedings , for whom accommodation
every was provided . Brother Charles Harrop of Dobcross Well , of the Tudor Lodge , presided with his usual urbanity ancl kindness , supported on his ri ght by Charles Lee , Esq . R . AVD . P . G . M ., and other Grancl Officers ; ancl his left V . AV . Charles Clapham , P . G . Chaplain , ancl the P . G . Officers of East Lancashire and Cheshire . After the refreshment the AVorshi pful Master , in a very neat speechgave Her Most Gracious Majesty the with three times
, Queen , three , which was received and responded to by the Brethren with trul y masonic feeling ancl acclamation . This was followed by other appropriate and loyal toasts , ancl the clay was spent in that pleasing manner characteristic of the Masonic Order , until high twelve , when the assembl y broke up , highly delighted with harmony and the truly masonic treat they hacl experienced ; many proceeding over the back-bone of England to their happy homes .
LANCASTER , Dec . 28 . —The Lodge of Fortitude , No . 350 , held their anniversary , in their Lodge-room , at Brother William Bagot ' s , of the Sun Inn . About forty gentlemen of the first respectability sat down to the banquet , some of whom came to the meeting from a considerable distance . Hugh Baldwin , Esq ., P . G . I . G ., presided ; the vice chair was well filled by Mr . E . Whinray , P . M . Upon the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal toasts of the Royal Family , & c , were given , and