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Article FREEMASONRY IN THE 46TH REGIMENT. ← Page 4 of 4 Article BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF THE LATE BROTHER PETER GILKES. Page 1 of 7 →
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Freemasonry In The 46th Regiment.
sence , and repeatedly had occasion to compliment them upon their courtesy , good fellowship , and pure Masonic discipline . It had been suggested that His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex should be petitioned for a warrant ; but so many proud and honourable associations are crowded upon their recollection to sanctify their allegiance to the grand lodge of Ireland , that it was finally
determined to renew it from the same authority . May every Brother who may read these honourable testimonials of Masonry deserve and maintain the dignity of the Order , as well as our brethren of the gallant 46 th !
Biographical Sketch Of The Late Brother Peter Gilkes.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF THE LATE BROTHER PETER GILKES .
< f An honest man ' s tbe noblest work of God . " THE biographies of men , who have devoted themselves to one peculiar branch of science or literature , are generally characterised by the influence which one absorbing pursuit necessarily acquires over the mind , directing its energies , and controlling its operation .
Thus we find that the mathematician acts more frequentl y upon the sober demonstration of wisdom , than the less dignified incitement of mere impulse ; while the painter and the poet , enwrapt in the ideal and beautiful , create for themselves a visionary world , in which imagination too often supersedes the use of reason . The principles by which the merchant is guided in the ] irivate
relations of life , are generally analogous to his rjroceedings in commerce ; while the ardent temperament of the soldier , or equally venturous mariner , leads them to seek for happiness in those exciting busy scenes , so anxiously avoided by the student and the churchman . Taking it , therefore , as an axiom that the study on which the
mind is most exercised imparts its tone to the character , the sincerity of a man ' s pursuit may be judged from their mutual affinity : tried by this test , the life of our late brother will be found
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Freemasonry In The 46th Regiment.
sence , and repeatedly had occasion to compliment them upon their courtesy , good fellowship , and pure Masonic discipline . It had been suggested that His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex should be petitioned for a warrant ; but so many proud and honourable associations are crowded upon their recollection to sanctify their allegiance to the grand lodge of Ireland , that it was finally
determined to renew it from the same authority . May every Brother who may read these honourable testimonials of Masonry deserve and maintain the dignity of the Order , as well as our brethren of the gallant 46 th !
Biographical Sketch Of The Late Brother Peter Gilkes.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF THE LATE BROTHER PETER GILKES .
< f An honest man ' s tbe noblest work of God . " THE biographies of men , who have devoted themselves to one peculiar branch of science or literature , are generally characterised by the influence which one absorbing pursuit necessarily acquires over the mind , directing its energies , and controlling its operation .
Thus we find that the mathematician acts more frequentl y upon the sober demonstration of wisdom , than the less dignified incitement of mere impulse ; while the painter and the poet , enwrapt in the ideal and beautiful , create for themselves a visionary world , in which imagination too often supersedes the use of reason . The principles by which the merchant is guided in the ] irivate
relations of life , are generally analogous to his rjroceedings in commerce ; while the ardent temperament of the soldier , or equally venturous mariner , leads them to seek for happiness in those exciting busy scenes , so anxiously avoided by the student and the churchman . Taking it , therefore , as an axiom that the study on which the
mind is most exercised imparts its tone to the character , the sincerity of a man ' s pursuit may be judged from their mutual affinity : tried by this test , the life of our late brother will be found