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The Reporter.
will not distress you by dwelling upon a picture shrouded in palpable darkness . Yet though in the further East the prospects of our beautiful system flicker with the gloom of a sepulchral lamp , we will not despair . Hope , the anchor of the soul , bids us live ; we will cherish the beacon , and look for the return of that bright halo which in former days surrounded Eastern Masonry , ancl may it again prove a ' refuge in the storm—a shadow in the heat !'" ( Cheers . )
Being the anniversary of the Waterloo victory , an opportunity was afforded to the AV . M . ( Brother Corner ) to advert to the laurels won by the hero of the age , and right well was the chance used : the character of the noble Duke ancl Brother Mason was most honourably alluded to . BRITISH LODGE , ( NO . 8 ) , June 18 . —The ladies ancl friends of the members were invited to an elegant entertainment . Our reporter ' s notes being briefwe presume he was too happily engaged to think of
, his duty . The rogue has confessed ! BANK OF ENGLAND LODGE , ( NO . 329 ) . —The Jubilee of this Loclge is fixed for the Sth of July . The ladies are invited . This is as it should be ; but we warn our reporter not to be again negligent . STABILITY LODGE OF INSTRUCTION * , April 27 . —The closing night of this Lodge was graced by a numerous attendance of members ancl visitors . Brother Peter Thomson and his pupils worked most
excellently ; the first lecture being given with an accuracy , ancl in a manner that reflected the highest credit on all concerned . Our Brother Peter gave the introductory and closing moral lessons with his peculiar impressiveness , and the following Brethren worked their several sections with exemplary fidelity , viz .: —Brothers Morris , ( Jordan ) , Trueman ,
( St . George ' s ) , Allport , ( Lion and Lamb ) , Bond , ( Felicity ) , Rule , ( Lion and Lamb ) , Fox , ( Emulation ) , A . Thomson , son of Peter , ( Lion and Lamb ) . The Brethren afterwards ranged themselves uncier the presidency of Brother M'Mullen , and spent a few hours in rational and social pleasure . This Lodge is not idle in the cause of Charity ; it subscribes generously to the Schools ; ancl we were much gratified to hear that next year the Asylum will he included in its liberality . The Lodwill resume its labours on the first Friday in September next
ge , when the ceremonies and lectures of the several degrees will be worked by several junior , but able Masons . EMULATION LODGE OF IMPROVEMENT , ( NO . 318 ) . —The Masonic season has been marked in this Lodge by the usual proofs of its utility . The working is regularly observed . A very splendid medal has been voted to Brother S . B . AVilson by his friends , in testimony of their regard for him : it will be presented on the 29 th of June ,
LODGE OF GOOD REPORT , April . —Brother Beale was installed in the chair by Brother George Aarons , and the thanks of the Brethren were unanimously voted to Brother William Manton , for the services rendered during the two years of his Mastership . A past-master ' smedal was also voted to him . ST . ANDREW ' S AND ST . GEORGE ' LODGES . —Our reporter has been somewhat puzzled when attending these two Lodges . There appears a
sort of twin relationship , and yet it is not so . He purposes to attempt to unravel this mystery . Meantime , he can give an holiest report of the Masonic kindness and cordiality which preside over their proceedings . ST . PAUL ' . —In a few words wc may instance our friends of No . 229 as in all respects deserving the character of " Excellent Masons , "
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The Reporter.
will not distress you by dwelling upon a picture shrouded in palpable darkness . Yet though in the further East the prospects of our beautiful system flicker with the gloom of a sepulchral lamp , we will not despair . Hope , the anchor of the soul , bids us live ; we will cherish the beacon , and look for the return of that bright halo which in former days surrounded Eastern Masonry , ancl may it again prove a ' refuge in the storm—a shadow in the heat !'" ( Cheers . )
Being the anniversary of the Waterloo victory , an opportunity was afforded to the AV . M . ( Brother Corner ) to advert to the laurels won by the hero of the age , and right well was the chance used : the character of the noble Duke ancl Brother Mason was most honourably alluded to . BRITISH LODGE , ( NO . 8 ) , June 18 . —The ladies ancl friends of the members were invited to an elegant entertainment . Our reporter ' s notes being briefwe presume he was too happily engaged to think of
, his duty . The rogue has confessed ! BANK OF ENGLAND LODGE , ( NO . 329 ) . —The Jubilee of this Loclge is fixed for the Sth of July . The ladies are invited . This is as it should be ; but we warn our reporter not to be again negligent . STABILITY LODGE OF INSTRUCTION * , April 27 . —The closing night of this Lodge was graced by a numerous attendance of members ancl visitors . Brother Peter Thomson and his pupils worked most
excellently ; the first lecture being given with an accuracy , ancl in a manner that reflected the highest credit on all concerned . Our Brother Peter gave the introductory and closing moral lessons with his peculiar impressiveness , and the following Brethren worked their several sections with exemplary fidelity , viz .: —Brothers Morris , ( Jordan ) , Trueman ,
( St . George ' s ) , Allport , ( Lion and Lamb ) , Bond , ( Felicity ) , Rule , ( Lion and Lamb ) , Fox , ( Emulation ) , A . Thomson , son of Peter , ( Lion and Lamb ) . The Brethren afterwards ranged themselves uncier the presidency of Brother M'Mullen , and spent a few hours in rational and social pleasure . This Lodge is not idle in the cause of Charity ; it subscribes generously to the Schools ; ancl we were much gratified to hear that next year the Asylum will he included in its liberality . The Lodwill resume its labours on the first Friday in September next
ge , when the ceremonies and lectures of the several degrees will be worked by several junior , but able Masons . EMULATION LODGE OF IMPROVEMENT , ( NO . 318 ) . —The Masonic season has been marked in this Lodge by the usual proofs of its utility . The working is regularly observed . A very splendid medal has been voted to Brother S . B . AVilson by his friends , in testimony of their regard for him : it will be presented on the 29 th of June ,
LODGE OF GOOD REPORT , April . —Brother Beale was installed in the chair by Brother George Aarons , and the thanks of the Brethren were unanimously voted to Brother William Manton , for the services rendered during the two years of his Mastership . A past-master ' smedal was also voted to him . ST . ANDREW ' S AND ST . GEORGE ' LODGES . —Our reporter has been somewhat puzzled when attending these two Lodges . There appears a
sort of twin relationship , and yet it is not so . He purposes to attempt to unravel this mystery . Meantime , he can give an holiest report of the Masonic kindness and cordiality which preside over their proceedings . ST . PAUL ' . —In a few words wc may instance our friends of No . 229 as in all respects deserving the character of " Excellent Masons , "