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Masonic Memoir.
the recognised institutions of society and the higher his station , the more is required from him . The great power of Blasonry is the example—the chain extends from the highest to the lowest , and if one link shall break , the whole is endangered . " I recommend to you order , regularity , and observance of Masonic duties . If you differ with any Brother , never attribute sinister motives to
him with whom you differ . These are the principles , Brethren , which I hope to enforce ; and many a time have I checked myself from too marked an expression , thinking that a Brother might not be aware of his position , and we have argued the matter in private . I trust in this , the twenty-fifth year of my Presidency , I may not be considered saying too much by declaring what I have always done . I am grateful for the
kindness and affection hitherto shown , arid that my government , as far as it may be so considered , is one of kindness and confidence . I once again enjoin the observance of the Laws , which are founded upon EQUITY , and not SPECIAL PLEADING . Equity is our principle—Honor our guide . I gave full scope to my feelings in Grand Lodge , and bave forgotten all that passed , except those of good will with which I left it , and assure the Brethren , that as long as my services are at my own command , the Grand
Lodge may claim them ; but they shall be given honestly , fearlessly , and faithfully . Again I sincerely thank the Brethren , and drink good health to all . " His Royal Hig hness resumed his seat amidst the warmest exhibition of gratified feelings ever witnessed in Freemasons' Hall . *
Miscellaneous.
MISCELLANEOUS .
THE disappointment felt by the Masonic Lodges at not being represented at the funeral of their venerated Grand Master , has been shared by tbe Corps of the Hon . Artillery Company , which his late Royal Highness commanded for so many years , and who expected to have formed a guard of honor on the clay of the funeral . The state arrangements probably precluded either of these bodies from attending . The memory of
the deceased has been honoured by more than customary marks of respect ; not only Jews , and Dissenters , and Roman Catholics , but high church authorities have vied in offering tlieir testimonials to his worth . Municipalities have met and passed addresses of condolence to her Majesty on the afflicting event . In Scotland and Ireland similar instances of affectionate respect have been demonstrated .
The Duke of Sussex , when appointed to the colonelcy of the Royal Artillery Company , was , on being measured , found to stand 6 feet 3 ^ inches high in his shoes , and after his death the length of his corpse was 6 feet 6 inches .
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Masonic Memoir.
the recognised institutions of society and the higher his station , the more is required from him . The great power of Blasonry is the example—the chain extends from the highest to the lowest , and if one link shall break , the whole is endangered . " I recommend to you order , regularity , and observance of Masonic duties . If you differ with any Brother , never attribute sinister motives to
him with whom you differ . These are the principles , Brethren , which I hope to enforce ; and many a time have I checked myself from too marked an expression , thinking that a Brother might not be aware of his position , and we have argued the matter in private . I trust in this , the twenty-fifth year of my Presidency , I may not be considered saying too much by declaring what I have always done . I am grateful for the
kindness and affection hitherto shown , arid that my government , as far as it may be so considered , is one of kindness and confidence . I once again enjoin the observance of the Laws , which are founded upon EQUITY , and not SPECIAL PLEADING . Equity is our principle—Honor our guide . I gave full scope to my feelings in Grand Lodge , and bave forgotten all that passed , except those of good will with which I left it , and assure the Brethren , that as long as my services are at my own command , the Grand
Lodge may claim them ; but they shall be given honestly , fearlessly , and faithfully . Again I sincerely thank the Brethren , and drink good health to all . " His Royal Hig hness resumed his seat amidst the warmest exhibition of gratified feelings ever witnessed in Freemasons' Hall . *
Miscellaneous.
MISCELLANEOUS .
THE disappointment felt by the Masonic Lodges at not being represented at the funeral of their venerated Grand Master , has been shared by tbe Corps of the Hon . Artillery Company , which his late Royal Highness commanded for so many years , and who expected to have formed a guard of honor on the clay of the funeral . The state arrangements probably precluded either of these bodies from attending . The memory of
the deceased has been honoured by more than customary marks of respect ; not only Jews , and Dissenters , and Roman Catholics , but high church authorities have vied in offering tlieir testimonials to his worth . Municipalities have met and passed addresses of condolence to her Majesty on the afflicting event . In Scotland and Ireland similar instances of affectionate respect have been demonstrated .
The Duke of Sussex , when appointed to the colonelcy of the Royal Artillery Company , was , on being measured , found to stand 6 feet 3 ^ inches high in his shoes , and after his death the length of his corpse was 6 feet 6 inches .