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Provincial.
was drunk in solemn silence , viz ., " The immortal memory of our late Grand Master , H . R . H . Augustus Frederick , Duke of Sussex . " The Chairman , on rising to propose the next toast , read the following letter from Earl Zetland to the W . M ,, viz . — " Aske , Nov . 30 th , 1843 . " Sir and Brother , —Owing to my absence from home , your letter of the 25 th instantonly reached me this afternoon . I am sorry I cannot
, have the honour of dining with the Brethren of the Minerva Lodge on Monday , the 4 th December ; but having only yesterday received intelligence of the death of a near relative , I could not so soon join a festive party . I have the honour to be , Sir and Brother , yours faithfully , " ZETLAND . "
The Chairman then gave " The Pro-Grand Master of England , and Prov . Grand Master of the North and East Ridings , Earl Zetland . " A variety of other toasts were drunk , and the evening passed away most harmoniously . WAKEFIELD , Oct . 16 . —The Brethren of West-Yorkshire held an annual Provincial Grand Lodge on Monday last , in the large room of the Corn Exchange Buildings , AVakefield . The Ri ght Hon . the Earl
of Mexborough , Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master , presided , supported by his Provincial Grand Officers , and surrounded by a large number of Brethren from the various Lodges , in the Province . Much Masonic business was transacted , and all was done with unanimity of feeling and in Brotherly love . The aged ancl infirm Freemason , and the Freemason ' s widow and children , were not passed by unminded ; and a delightful instance of the advantage and beauty of Masonic benevolence was furnished , and a noble proof of integrity exemplified , as the following letter , which was read to the assembled Brethren , will testify : —
" To the Right AVorshipful Provincial Grand Master , Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Officers , and Brethren of AVest-Yorkshire , assembled in Provincial Grand Lodge . " Brethren , —It is with the greatest fraternal pleasure , that I address this letter to you . I have no doubt that many of you ( if not all ) will well remember , that the Brethren of the Lodge made application to the Provincial Grand Lodge of Benevolencein my behalfwhen
, , holden at in the year 1843 . The prayer was attended to , and a grant of ten pounds was made for my relief , which was handed over to me by our worthy Provincial Grand Treasurer , and gratefully received , and acknowledged in due course . AVhen the application was made , the nature of the ease was fully stated , which I think I have no occasion to repeat here , as I am fully aware that many of you know the case too well . I am happy to sa }* , it has pleased the Great Architect of the
Universe to raise me to such a state of health as enables me to pursue my calling , but not with the same activity as heretofore . Yet the Great Giver of all good has heen pleased to bless and prosper my humble endeavours , so as to enable me to return you the Ten Pounds , and I think it nothing more than my duty so to clo . I have , therefore , inclosed you a Ten Pound Note , and humbly beg that you will accept the same , with a hearty good wish for the prosperity of the Craft ; and I trust the same will be found useful on some future occasion ; and should it be the means of relieving one distressed Brother , it will be a great gratification to your humble and ever obliged Brother , P . M .
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Provincial.
was drunk in solemn silence , viz ., " The immortal memory of our late Grand Master , H . R . H . Augustus Frederick , Duke of Sussex . " The Chairman , on rising to propose the next toast , read the following letter from Earl Zetland to the W . M ,, viz . — " Aske , Nov . 30 th , 1843 . " Sir and Brother , —Owing to my absence from home , your letter of the 25 th instantonly reached me this afternoon . I am sorry I cannot
, have the honour of dining with the Brethren of the Minerva Lodge on Monday , the 4 th December ; but having only yesterday received intelligence of the death of a near relative , I could not so soon join a festive party . I have the honour to be , Sir and Brother , yours faithfully , " ZETLAND . "
The Chairman then gave " The Pro-Grand Master of England , and Prov . Grand Master of the North and East Ridings , Earl Zetland . " A variety of other toasts were drunk , and the evening passed away most harmoniously . WAKEFIELD , Oct . 16 . —The Brethren of West-Yorkshire held an annual Provincial Grand Lodge on Monday last , in the large room of the Corn Exchange Buildings , AVakefield . The Ri ght Hon . the Earl
of Mexborough , Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master , presided , supported by his Provincial Grand Officers , and surrounded by a large number of Brethren from the various Lodges , in the Province . Much Masonic business was transacted , and all was done with unanimity of feeling and in Brotherly love . The aged ancl infirm Freemason , and the Freemason ' s widow and children , were not passed by unminded ; and a delightful instance of the advantage and beauty of Masonic benevolence was furnished , and a noble proof of integrity exemplified , as the following letter , which was read to the assembled Brethren , will testify : —
" To the Right AVorshipful Provincial Grand Master , Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Officers , and Brethren of AVest-Yorkshire , assembled in Provincial Grand Lodge . " Brethren , —It is with the greatest fraternal pleasure , that I address this letter to you . I have no doubt that many of you ( if not all ) will well remember , that the Brethren of the Lodge made application to the Provincial Grand Lodge of Benevolencein my behalfwhen
, , holden at in the year 1843 . The prayer was attended to , and a grant of ten pounds was made for my relief , which was handed over to me by our worthy Provincial Grand Treasurer , and gratefully received , and acknowledged in due course . AVhen the application was made , the nature of the ease was fully stated , which I think I have no occasion to repeat here , as I am fully aware that many of you know the case too well . I am happy to sa }* , it has pleased the Great Architect of the
Universe to raise me to such a state of health as enables me to pursue my calling , but not with the same activity as heretofore . Yet the Great Giver of all good has heen pleased to bless and prosper my humble endeavours , so as to enable me to return you the Ten Pounds , and I think it nothing more than my duty so to clo . I have , therefore , inclosed you a Ten Pound Note , and humbly beg that you will accept the same , with a hearty good wish for the prosperity of the Craft ; and I trust the same will be found useful on some future occasion ; and should it be the means of relieving one distressed Brother , it will be a great gratification to your humble and ever obliged Brother , P . M .