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Obituary.
Failing though he did , his attempt proved the precursor to considerable change in the management of Grand Chapter ; some improvement certainly resulted , but English Freemasonry will regret that such a renovation did not take place as would have made Royal Arch Masonry better understood , and have satisfied all classes , more especially in the provinces , that the general weal was Fostered and protected . His museum of natural curiosities was such as might have been
expected to be the collection of a man in humble circumstances—nothing bought—all collected ; his walks led him to stride over all London and its vicinity . Were the roads opened for the gas-pipes , there was Bro . T ., poking with the workmen , and ever and anon was he rewarded by a bit of old iron , a rusty key , an old coin , or a bit of lead ; if you called on him the next day , be sure you would recognize the trophy , duly ticketed with all the precision of the antiquary . Old London
Bridge afforded him numerous specimens . We were rayther a favorite , and were allowed the privilege to examine into these matters , and we took the liberty as a friend , to examine a little into the character of our singular Brother ; he was crotchetty , kind , obstinate , and jealous of being approached ; sceptical on some points where many enlightened men even had doubts , but informed on all . Since his appointment as under clerkhe arranged the few books and manuscripts in the Masonic library
, , and had the contributions to this department been ever so extensive , he would have been delighted to have regulated them ; as it was , he considered the office of curator as disgraceful , having nothing to do ; still the library will feel his loss . Among his active services , may be remembered that he was Secretary
to the Monument Committee in commemoration of the late Bro . Gilkes . His last appearance was on the 2 Sth of April , at the Board of Benevolence , when he officiated for Bro . Farnfield , who was ill at the time . . So little did anxiety weigh with him , although so near his end , that he spoke in a jocular strain as to the probable scene about to take place in the next Grand Lodge , alluding to the probable discussion of important subjects . He had a clear presentiment of his last moments ; he called the nurse to his bed-sideand then described bis approaching
, dissolution— " Do not let my wife come into the room ; look at my nails , you see they have changed ; Death is at my hands . You will shortly hear a slight rattling in my throat , and you will think it is a little difficulty in breathing ; it will be the last effort , but T do not think it will be severe ; that is all . " What a description of death ! In five minutes he ' . vas not of this world . His corpse presented extreme emaciation , and was six feet five inches in length .
Scarcely had the tomb closed over the remains of one Brother of this family of Masons , than another ( the elder ) has been summoned to claim a knowledge of the great secret of eternity ! On the 26 th instant ( May ) , at his residence , Great Russell-street , Bloomsbury , WILLIAM MATTHEW THISELTON DYER , Esq ., aged 59 . He was coroner and steward for the Tower of London , a magistrate of MiddlesexWestminsterand the Tower Royaltiesa governor of the
, , , Royal Hospitals of Bethlehem , Bridewell , and St . Bartholomew ' s , and , besides holding a responsible situation in the stamps and tax department in Somerset-house , he held several other public appointments , all of which he filled with ability and liberality of feeling . He has left a widow and family , and a large circle of private friends , deeply and sincerely to lament his loss . —Morning Paper . VOL . ix . r . r .
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Obituary.
Failing though he did , his attempt proved the precursor to considerable change in the management of Grand Chapter ; some improvement certainly resulted , but English Freemasonry will regret that such a renovation did not take place as would have made Royal Arch Masonry better understood , and have satisfied all classes , more especially in the provinces , that the general weal was Fostered and protected . His museum of natural curiosities was such as might have been
expected to be the collection of a man in humble circumstances—nothing bought—all collected ; his walks led him to stride over all London and its vicinity . Were the roads opened for the gas-pipes , there was Bro . T ., poking with the workmen , and ever and anon was he rewarded by a bit of old iron , a rusty key , an old coin , or a bit of lead ; if you called on him the next day , be sure you would recognize the trophy , duly ticketed with all the precision of the antiquary . Old London
Bridge afforded him numerous specimens . We were rayther a favorite , and were allowed the privilege to examine into these matters , and we took the liberty as a friend , to examine a little into the character of our singular Brother ; he was crotchetty , kind , obstinate , and jealous of being approached ; sceptical on some points where many enlightened men even had doubts , but informed on all . Since his appointment as under clerkhe arranged the few books and manuscripts in the Masonic library
, , and had the contributions to this department been ever so extensive , he would have been delighted to have regulated them ; as it was , he considered the office of curator as disgraceful , having nothing to do ; still the library will feel his loss . Among his active services , may be remembered that he was Secretary
to the Monument Committee in commemoration of the late Bro . Gilkes . His last appearance was on the 2 Sth of April , at the Board of Benevolence , when he officiated for Bro . Farnfield , who was ill at the time . . So little did anxiety weigh with him , although so near his end , that he spoke in a jocular strain as to the probable scene about to take place in the next Grand Lodge , alluding to the probable discussion of important subjects . He had a clear presentiment of his last moments ; he called the nurse to his bed-sideand then described bis approaching
, dissolution— " Do not let my wife come into the room ; look at my nails , you see they have changed ; Death is at my hands . You will shortly hear a slight rattling in my throat , and you will think it is a little difficulty in breathing ; it will be the last effort , but T do not think it will be severe ; that is all . " What a description of death ! In five minutes he ' . vas not of this world . His corpse presented extreme emaciation , and was six feet five inches in length .
Scarcely had the tomb closed over the remains of one Brother of this family of Masons , than another ( the elder ) has been summoned to claim a knowledge of the great secret of eternity ! On the 26 th instant ( May ) , at his residence , Great Russell-street , Bloomsbury , WILLIAM MATTHEW THISELTON DYER , Esq ., aged 59 . He was coroner and steward for the Tower of London , a magistrate of MiddlesexWestminsterand the Tower Royaltiesa governor of the
, , , Royal Hospitals of Bethlehem , Bridewell , and St . Bartholomew ' s , and , besides holding a responsible situation in the stamps and tax department in Somerset-house , he held several other public appointments , all of which he filled with ability and liberality of feeling . He has left a widow and family , and a large circle of private friends , deeply and sincerely to lament his loss . —Morning Paper . VOL . ix . r . r .