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Foreign.
The apparent result ofthe investigations of the 29 th ult . has not at all diminished this report . On the contrary , it has passed into belief , and those who , a week or two back , only doubted , are now sure that the Duke of Sudermania , when regent , took care to abstract every thing criminatory to himself from among the papers in question . The spelling of some of the instructions is miserably bad ; another proof , if more were neededthat a mannot to a king enjoy the reputation
, , say , may of a great author , without being too well acquainted with orthography . The only details entered into are the titles of the several bundles , which consist of letters for the most part , papers of diplomatists , projects submitted to the king , and documents connected with Freemasonry . They are to be classed , bound , and deposited in the University .
BARBADOS , BRIDGE-TOWN . —Grand Masonic Festival , January 27 . —The anniversary of the birth of his Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex , Grand Master of English Freemasons has been hailed by the Fraternity who witnessed and shared the impressive ceremonies of the day , as an event of the greatest importance to Masons , which ( to use the energetic language of the Right AVorshipful the Provincial Grand Master ) although assailed by the devastating influences of storm and
whirlwind , has braved the threatened danger , and although succumbing , for a period , under the pressure of those various circumstances from which it has been of late gradually recovering , may now , we trust , be said to be again restored to its proper position and utility in this ancient and loyal colony . His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex was recently pleased to appoint the Hon . Sir R . Bowcher ClarkeKnt . Chief Justiceto be
Pro-, , vincial Grand Master of Barbados , an appointment for which the wishes of the Associated Lodges has been unanimously expressed , and Sir Bowcher Clarke selected the anniversary of his Royal Highness ' s birthday as the most appropriate for the celebration cf the annual Masonic Festival , and to nominate the officers , and open the Grand Lodge of Barbados .
Our intention is mainly to record some notice of the proceedings which occurred at the banquet , it is not necessary that we should here describe the solemn ceremonies which were observed upon the installation of the Right AVorshipful the Grand Master . Suffice it to say , that after the appointment of the officers of the Grand Lodge had taken place , ( and the investiture with their respective badges , & c . of each of the Brethren chosen to fill these honourable situations , was
accompanied by some affectionate and appropriate charge ) , the Right Worchipful Grand Master delivered an address to the assembled Brethren , copies of which , we would suggest , should be transmitted for record to the Associated Lodges . The broad principles of Masonry were therein clearly pointed out , and the performance of those fraternal duties to mankind in general , which constitute the elements of the noble institution of Freemasonry , strenuously urged upon the attention of his
hearers ; above all , the paramount importance of firm union among all classes of Masons , ( for union is irresistible strength ) , was more especially and earnestly inculcated . The banquet was announced for the hour of six , at the spacious rooms of Miss Rebecca Phillips , under tlie general superintendence of the Grand Stewards appointed for tbe ensuing twelve months ; upon this memorable occasion , upwards of one hundred Masons sat down to
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Foreign.
The apparent result ofthe investigations of the 29 th ult . has not at all diminished this report . On the contrary , it has passed into belief , and those who , a week or two back , only doubted , are now sure that the Duke of Sudermania , when regent , took care to abstract every thing criminatory to himself from among the papers in question . The spelling of some of the instructions is miserably bad ; another proof , if more were neededthat a mannot to a king enjoy the reputation
, , say , may of a great author , without being too well acquainted with orthography . The only details entered into are the titles of the several bundles , which consist of letters for the most part , papers of diplomatists , projects submitted to the king , and documents connected with Freemasonry . They are to be classed , bound , and deposited in the University .
BARBADOS , BRIDGE-TOWN . —Grand Masonic Festival , January 27 . —The anniversary of the birth of his Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex , Grand Master of English Freemasons has been hailed by the Fraternity who witnessed and shared the impressive ceremonies of the day , as an event of the greatest importance to Masons , which ( to use the energetic language of the Right AVorshipful the Provincial Grand Master ) although assailed by the devastating influences of storm and
whirlwind , has braved the threatened danger , and although succumbing , for a period , under the pressure of those various circumstances from which it has been of late gradually recovering , may now , we trust , be said to be again restored to its proper position and utility in this ancient and loyal colony . His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex was recently pleased to appoint the Hon . Sir R . Bowcher ClarkeKnt . Chief Justiceto be
Pro-, , vincial Grand Master of Barbados , an appointment for which the wishes of the Associated Lodges has been unanimously expressed , and Sir Bowcher Clarke selected the anniversary of his Royal Highness ' s birthday as the most appropriate for the celebration cf the annual Masonic Festival , and to nominate the officers , and open the Grand Lodge of Barbados .
Our intention is mainly to record some notice of the proceedings which occurred at the banquet , it is not necessary that we should here describe the solemn ceremonies which were observed upon the installation of the Right AVorshipful the Grand Master . Suffice it to say , that after the appointment of the officers of the Grand Lodge had taken place , ( and the investiture with their respective badges , & c . of each of the Brethren chosen to fill these honourable situations , was
accompanied by some affectionate and appropriate charge ) , the Right Worchipful Grand Master delivered an address to the assembled Brethren , copies of which , we would suggest , should be transmitted for record to the Associated Lodges . The broad principles of Masonry were therein clearly pointed out , and the performance of those fraternal duties to mankind in general , which constitute the elements of the noble institution of Freemasonry , strenuously urged upon the attention of his
hearers ; above all , the paramount importance of firm union among all classes of Masons , ( for union is irresistible strength ) , was more especially and earnestly inculcated . The banquet was announced for the hour of six , at the spacious rooms of Miss Rebecca Phillips , under tlie general superintendence of the Grand Stewards appointed for tbe ensuing twelve months ; upon this memorable occasion , upwards of one hundred Masons sat down to