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The Reporter.
It might be publicly suggested to the Craft to cultivate with less diligence that species of music which is produced by the violent collision between those deadly weapons called knives and forks ancl china plates . Such music is neither very edifying nor harmonious . Among the toasts were those , we believe , of " The Earl of Zetland , " "The Grandmasters of Scotland and Ireland , " " The Stewards of the Dayand " The Ladies" the latter of whicli received with long
, ; was and rapturous applause . It was the fortune of the reporter ( arriving at a late hour ) to take shelter under the hospitable care of Grand Steward Doubourgh , the W . M . of the Lodge of Regularity ; and certainly it is but justice to say , that there is not a more glorious Loclge in the Craft as regards catering for all sorts of delicacies , not forgetting the most sparkling champagne and deliriousl y cool and brilliant claret .
The order was for 320 , but only 280 were present . GRAND MASTERS' LODGE . —The burthen of the addresses were most charitable , the aim and end " a rush to the Grand Lodge on the 3 rd of June , " with a recommendation to bring up every Mason that had a vote , " to support the Grand Master . "
THE ANTIQUITY . —Ditto . THE FRIENDSHIP . —Opinions were given , but in a tone more of sorrow than anger . THE SOMERSET HOUSE . —Partly disposed to be just . THE SHAKSPEARE . —Shades of Gordon and Forsteen , —Laurence Thompson is your successor ! THE AVESTMINSTER AND KEY-STONE . —The word of promise is not broken
. Charity is studied ancl practised . MOUNT SION CHAPTER . —True-hearted and sincere unity prevails , ancl will continue . Ten guineas to the Asylum speaks truth . THE BURLINGTON , CONCORD , AND BANK OF ENGLAND—have been continuing their useful career . Dr . Crucefix having appealed , ancl thereby rendered his sentence inoperative until its confirmation on the 3 rd of June , has been regular in his attendance at the former , his mother Loclge . He presided at the Banquet , owing to the indisposition of the Worshipful Master . He has since , however , resigned them all , that he may not expose himself to any further insult .
THE EDMONTON LODGE continues its prosperous career . THE CHAPTER OF FIDELITY —In excellent order , under the able care of Dr . Leeson . THE LODGE OF FIDELITY ( 3 ) has at last thought upon an act of gratitude , and performed it toward one of the staunchest old Masons , Brother John Wheeler , who before the union , at the union , and since the union , has never faltered in nor betrayed his trust . The subscription for handsome full
a cup was soon , and the cup has been presented full to the brim , with a pleasing address , to which the veteran replied " in glowing language from a cheerful heart . LONDON ENCAMPMENTS . THE CHAPTER OF OBSERVANCE has met since our last . THE MOUNT CARMEL ENCAMPMENT has not . THE ST . JOHN OF JERUSALEM—No report .
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The Reporter.
It might be publicly suggested to the Craft to cultivate with less diligence that species of music which is produced by the violent collision between those deadly weapons called knives and forks ancl china plates . Such music is neither very edifying nor harmonious . Among the toasts were those , we believe , of " The Earl of Zetland , " "The Grandmasters of Scotland and Ireland , " " The Stewards of the Dayand " The Ladies" the latter of whicli received with long
, ; was and rapturous applause . It was the fortune of the reporter ( arriving at a late hour ) to take shelter under the hospitable care of Grand Steward Doubourgh , the W . M . of the Lodge of Regularity ; and certainly it is but justice to say , that there is not a more glorious Loclge in the Craft as regards catering for all sorts of delicacies , not forgetting the most sparkling champagne and deliriousl y cool and brilliant claret .
The order was for 320 , but only 280 were present . GRAND MASTERS' LODGE . —The burthen of the addresses were most charitable , the aim and end " a rush to the Grand Lodge on the 3 rd of June , " with a recommendation to bring up every Mason that had a vote , " to support the Grand Master . "
THE ANTIQUITY . —Ditto . THE FRIENDSHIP . —Opinions were given , but in a tone more of sorrow than anger . THE SOMERSET HOUSE . —Partly disposed to be just . THE SHAKSPEARE . —Shades of Gordon and Forsteen , —Laurence Thompson is your successor ! THE AVESTMINSTER AND KEY-STONE . —The word of promise is not broken
. Charity is studied ancl practised . MOUNT SION CHAPTER . —True-hearted and sincere unity prevails , ancl will continue . Ten guineas to the Asylum speaks truth . THE BURLINGTON , CONCORD , AND BANK OF ENGLAND—have been continuing their useful career . Dr . Crucefix having appealed , ancl thereby rendered his sentence inoperative until its confirmation on the 3 rd of June , has been regular in his attendance at the former , his mother Loclge . He presided at the Banquet , owing to the indisposition of the Worshipful Master . He has since , however , resigned them all , that he may not expose himself to any further insult .
THE EDMONTON LODGE continues its prosperous career . THE CHAPTER OF FIDELITY —In excellent order , under the able care of Dr . Leeson . THE LODGE OF FIDELITY ( 3 ) has at last thought upon an act of gratitude , and performed it toward one of the staunchest old Masons , Brother John Wheeler , who before the union , at the union , and since the union , has never faltered in nor betrayed his trust . The subscription for handsome full
a cup was soon , and the cup has been presented full to the brim , with a pleasing address , to which the veteran replied " in glowing language from a cheerful heart . LONDON ENCAMPMENTS . THE CHAPTER OF OBSERVANCE has met since our last . THE MOUNT CARMEL ENCAMPMENT has not . THE ST . JOHN OF JERUSALEM—No report .