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Scotland.
which had been obtained by subscription among the members , hung up in their hall . The picture is a copy , by the kind permission of Lady Anne Hay , from one in her possession , and represents him standing in full Alasonic costume , clothed with the insignia of office , and is a most successful effort of the talented and rising artist , Air . John Ballantyne , of Edinburgh . The chair was very ably filled by P . G . M . William AlackenzieEsq . of PortmoreM . P . whoafter a funeral oration b
, , , , , y the Rev . AVilliam Bliss , Chaplain , in an eloquent address , paid a wellmerited tribute of respect to the memory of the deceased . ABERDEEN . —The Brethren of the St . Nicholas Lodge of Freemasons held their quarterly meeting on Saturday the 20 th of May , in their hall , M'Hard y ' s Inn , Adelphi , for the purpose of collecting contributions to the Life Assurance Fund ivhich is connected with the Lodge , conformably to Act of Parliament . Amongst other matters brought under
consideration of the meeting , the utility of every free Master Alason becoming a member of the Life Assurance Fund was strongly recommended . A halfpenny per week , or sixpence per quarter , will insure the sum of five pounds at death to a person aged twenty-three . Honorary members , being Freemasons , are admitted upon payment of one guinea . The worthy R . W . P . G . AI , Lewis Crombie , Esq ., of Kirkhill , having kindly commenced the honorary gratuity , the Brethren unanimously appointed him patron of the Life Assurance Fund , which was responded to by a few visiting Brethren .
Ireland.
IRELAND .
TO CORRESPONDENTS . Several answers appear under the general heads . To those who have written us on the ptesent Masonic agitation , we simply reply , — Remember your obligation . WE seriously entertain a well-grounded hope that the differences among a few Brethren in Dublin ( for we should indeed grieve if we
thought those differences extended to many ) , are not so irreconcileable as some visionaries presume ; and we cannot refrain from urging on the consideration of all parties concerned , to unite honestly and from the heart , in bringing about a good understanding . This is not merely a matter of social policy , but of A'IASONIC DUTY , and whoever neglects to make the attempt , charges himself with serious discredit . The Irish Masonic constitution possesses no immunity fsom the fate
of all things human—want of health . It is now suffering from the effects of a moral ulcer ; and what are the remedies?—forbearance , —forgiveness . Let but those blessed attributes be remembered , and the seal of oblivion will soon be put on what should never have existed . The demise of an illustrious ruler in the Craft has exemplified that typical lesson of natural equality and mutual dependance ; and the serious thoughts that necessarily accrue will , we trust , be turned to good account by those Brethren in Dublin whom we more particularly address ; among whom there is much to admire , but , as regards this " vexata questio , " so much to regret .
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Scotland.
which had been obtained by subscription among the members , hung up in their hall . The picture is a copy , by the kind permission of Lady Anne Hay , from one in her possession , and represents him standing in full Alasonic costume , clothed with the insignia of office , and is a most successful effort of the talented and rising artist , Air . John Ballantyne , of Edinburgh . The chair was very ably filled by P . G . M . William AlackenzieEsq . of PortmoreM . P . whoafter a funeral oration b
, , , , , y the Rev . AVilliam Bliss , Chaplain , in an eloquent address , paid a wellmerited tribute of respect to the memory of the deceased . ABERDEEN . —The Brethren of the St . Nicholas Lodge of Freemasons held their quarterly meeting on Saturday the 20 th of May , in their hall , M'Hard y ' s Inn , Adelphi , for the purpose of collecting contributions to the Life Assurance Fund ivhich is connected with the Lodge , conformably to Act of Parliament . Amongst other matters brought under
consideration of the meeting , the utility of every free Master Alason becoming a member of the Life Assurance Fund was strongly recommended . A halfpenny per week , or sixpence per quarter , will insure the sum of five pounds at death to a person aged twenty-three . Honorary members , being Freemasons , are admitted upon payment of one guinea . The worthy R . W . P . G . AI , Lewis Crombie , Esq ., of Kirkhill , having kindly commenced the honorary gratuity , the Brethren unanimously appointed him patron of the Life Assurance Fund , which was responded to by a few visiting Brethren .
Ireland.
IRELAND .
TO CORRESPONDENTS . Several answers appear under the general heads . To those who have written us on the ptesent Masonic agitation , we simply reply , — Remember your obligation . WE seriously entertain a well-grounded hope that the differences among a few Brethren in Dublin ( for we should indeed grieve if we
thought those differences extended to many ) , are not so irreconcileable as some visionaries presume ; and we cannot refrain from urging on the consideration of all parties concerned , to unite honestly and from the heart , in bringing about a good understanding . This is not merely a matter of social policy , but of A'IASONIC DUTY , and whoever neglects to make the attempt , charges himself with serious discredit . The Irish Masonic constitution possesses no immunity fsom the fate
of all things human—want of health . It is now suffering from the effects of a moral ulcer ; and what are the remedies?—forbearance , —forgiveness . Let but those blessed attributes be remembered , and the seal of oblivion will soon be put on what should never have existed . The demise of an illustrious ruler in the Craft has exemplified that typical lesson of natural equality and mutual dependance ; and the serious thoughts that necessarily accrue will , we trust , be turned to good account by those Brethren in Dublin whom we more particularly address ; among whom there is much to admire , but , as regards this " vexata questio , " so much to regret .