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generous , ancl humane . Freemasonry was his guiding star , and its lustre was reflected in him . A Roman Catholic by profession , he with a chivalry worthy of ancient honour , sustained a conflict with a coarse , vulgar antagonist , yclept "the Tablet" ancl maintained the principles of true Freemasonry . He was indeed a master in Israel , one without guile , and who , when summoned to give an account of his stewardship on earth , has in our hope , received his reward in heaven .
Feb . 17 . —At his residence , 10 , Brook-street , Holborn , Bro . JOHN JOHNSON , who was born at Chester , Feb . 29 , 1776 , which place be left at an early age and came to London , where he commenced business as a printer . For several years he was engaged in producing different specimens of typography , for one of which ( an Address to Queen Caroline ) which was presented at Brandenburgh House , Oct . 11 , 1820 , he was presented with a handsome silver cup by the printers of Londonas a
, token of their high esteem and admiration for his skill and talents . In 1820 , after many years of study and indefatigable research , he produced his great work entitled " Typographia , " a work alike interesting to the public ancl the profession . It contains a most interesting account of the origin and progress of the typographic art , from the time of Caxton ; with a biographical , historical , ancl theoretical account of every particular connected with the subject .
Bro . Johnson was initiated in the Loclge of Prosperity , No . 91 , and for many years was a member of the Lodge of Confidence , and went through the various degrees with credit to himself and satisfaction to his brethren . He also printed a collection of masonic odes , anthems , songs , & c , in one small volume , entitled , " The Masonic Minstrel . " Bro . Johnson has left a reputation behind him for honour and integrity that few could equal , and all should emulate . March 19 . —At his residenceHolway CottageTauntonBRO . CAPT .
, , , HENRY SNELGROVE , R . N ., late of Lodge No . 327 . Our lamented Brother was one of the heroes of Trafalgar , where he was severely wounded , and had also mingled in many other important actions with the enemies of his country ; his sailor-like straightforwardness ancl manliness of manner ancl action , had secured many warm friends ; with one of these , ( Bro . Eales White ) , the gallant deceased was smoking "the pipe of peace and friendshi" on Saturday eveningat eiht o ' clock ; at
p , g twelve the next day he was numbered with the honoured departed . April 9 . —At Cape Town , Bro . CLERKE BURTON , set . 65 , Grand Registrar of the Supreme Court of the Cape of Good Hope . The deceased brother was P . G . M . for South Africa , possessed a superior mind , with great classical attainments . The " Freemasons' Quarterly Review " was several times illustrated by some articles from his muse .
Bro . JOHN KING , formerly of the Bank of England Loclge , No . 329 , a strenuous supporter of the " Freemasons' Quarterly Review" and of the Asylum . Tie was for very many years an active member of the Common Council of the city of London . At Margate , after a very lingering and painful illness , Bro . W . THODEY SMITH , P . G . S ., Past Master of the Grancl Stewards ' , Burlington , Peace and Harmony , Amityancl Frederick Lodge of Unity . He served as
, Steward for all the charities , and for the Asylum three times . April 15 , 1847 . —At Florida , Bro . LOUIS NAPOLEON ACHILLES MURAT , son of the late King of Naples ; in accordance with his will he was interred with masonic honours .
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Obituary.
generous , ancl humane . Freemasonry was his guiding star , and its lustre was reflected in him . A Roman Catholic by profession , he with a chivalry worthy of ancient honour , sustained a conflict with a coarse , vulgar antagonist , yclept "the Tablet" ancl maintained the principles of true Freemasonry . He was indeed a master in Israel , one without guile , and who , when summoned to give an account of his stewardship on earth , has in our hope , received his reward in heaven .
Feb . 17 . —At his residence , 10 , Brook-street , Holborn , Bro . JOHN JOHNSON , who was born at Chester , Feb . 29 , 1776 , which place be left at an early age and came to London , where he commenced business as a printer . For several years he was engaged in producing different specimens of typography , for one of which ( an Address to Queen Caroline ) which was presented at Brandenburgh House , Oct . 11 , 1820 , he was presented with a handsome silver cup by the printers of Londonas a
, token of their high esteem and admiration for his skill and talents . In 1820 , after many years of study and indefatigable research , he produced his great work entitled " Typographia , " a work alike interesting to the public ancl the profession . It contains a most interesting account of the origin and progress of the typographic art , from the time of Caxton ; with a biographical , historical , ancl theoretical account of every particular connected with the subject .
Bro . Johnson was initiated in the Loclge of Prosperity , No . 91 , and for many years was a member of the Lodge of Confidence , and went through the various degrees with credit to himself and satisfaction to his brethren . He also printed a collection of masonic odes , anthems , songs , & c , in one small volume , entitled , " The Masonic Minstrel . " Bro . Johnson has left a reputation behind him for honour and integrity that few could equal , and all should emulate . March 19 . —At his residenceHolway CottageTauntonBRO . CAPT .
, , , HENRY SNELGROVE , R . N ., late of Lodge No . 327 . Our lamented Brother was one of the heroes of Trafalgar , where he was severely wounded , and had also mingled in many other important actions with the enemies of his country ; his sailor-like straightforwardness ancl manliness of manner ancl action , had secured many warm friends ; with one of these , ( Bro . Eales White ) , the gallant deceased was smoking "the pipe of peace and friendshi" on Saturday eveningat eiht o ' clock ; at
p , g twelve the next day he was numbered with the honoured departed . April 9 . —At Cape Town , Bro . CLERKE BURTON , set . 65 , Grand Registrar of the Supreme Court of the Cape of Good Hope . The deceased brother was P . G . M . for South Africa , possessed a superior mind , with great classical attainments . The " Freemasons' Quarterly Review " was several times illustrated by some articles from his muse .
Bro . JOHN KING , formerly of the Bank of England Loclge , No . 329 , a strenuous supporter of the " Freemasons' Quarterly Review" and of the Asylum . Tie was for very many years an active member of the Common Council of the city of London . At Margate , after a very lingering and painful illness , Bro . W . THODEY SMITH , P . G . S ., Past Master of the Grancl Stewards ' , Burlington , Peace and Harmony , Amityancl Frederick Lodge of Unity . He served as
, Steward for all the charities , and for the Asylum three times . April 15 , 1847 . —At Florida , Bro . LOUIS NAPOLEON ACHILLES MURAT , son of the late King of Naples ; in accordance with his will he was interred with masonic honours .