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The Mysterious Mr. B.
At this particular moment , the Captain appeared , and in a tone of grave authority , forbade the venture . " What would you do , my men , in such weather as this—do you wish to risk my ship ancl your otvti lives on such a hopeless peril ? keep all fast , I command you , it is impossible for a boat to Aveather this sea . I desire that every man may return to his station . " He then addressed the First Lieutenant , expressing his surprise , that he should have alloAved his feelings to have
overcome his judgment , and to have apparently committed upon a venture , the Jives of five of the creAV to the mercy of such a sea . " There is no one , " said the Captain , " on board this frigate , AA'I IO feels more sensibly than myself , the dreadful fate of the unfortunate man Avho has fallen a victim , but public duty requires us to be aboA'e priA'ate feelings , and , therefore , I desire you all to attend to your duties , 01 return to your berths . " Directions Avere then given to get the Frigate before the wind again , and after a feiv hours the storm abated , ancl Ave pursued our course to England .
In the course of the folloAving day , the usual custom Avhich prevails on board every ship , Avas folloAved , that is , the box , containing the clothing , & c . of the unfortunate deceased , James Wri g ht , ivas brought upon deck , and opened , in order that a due inventory should be taken by the ship ' s clerk . Among the articles exposed to view , and which not only excited mine , but . the curiosit y of the lA-hole of the crew , Avas a fine , showy , Freemason ' s Apron , covered over and embellished with hierolhics . The purser ancl Thomas Lawrencethe quarter masterat
gyp , , once begged that the apron and a parchment certificate , Avhich Avas also there , should be committed to their care , as they stated , that' the production of them , upon their arrival in England , would be of the greatest use to the poor Avidow of their unfortunate companion ancl brother . It appeared , that they Avere Members of the Royal Naval Lodge , and it Avas OAving to this peculiar tie , that the friendship and cordiality which had been remarked as existing betiveen them , Avas
founded . During our voyage home , I endeavoured , as far as I could go , to learn the reasons Avhy Freemasonry existed ; the quarter master Avas a very affable man , ancl he so kindly ansAvered my remarks , and impressed on my mind the real aud substantial advantages of the Society , that I made , up my mind , Avhenever the opportunity should occur , and my age Avould permit , to dive into the mysteries of the Fraternity . ( To be continued . )
On The Death Of Brother Henry O'Brien.
ON THE DEATH OF BROTHER HENRY O'BRIEN .
Art' jealous of that book , old Time , Where thy destroying deeds are writ ? Fearcsf thou other eyes than thine The world's last page should read m if ?
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The Mysterious Mr. B.
At this particular moment , the Captain appeared , and in a tone of grave authority , forbade the venture . " What would you do , my men , in such weather as this—do you wish to risk my ship ancl your otvti lives on such a hopeless peril ? keep all fast , I command you , it is impossible for a boat to Aveather this sea . I desire that every man may return to his station . " He then addressed the First Lieutenant , expressing his surprise , that he should have alloAved his feelings to have
overcome his judgment , and to have apparently committed upon a venture , the Jives of five of the creAV to the mercy of such a sea . " There is no one , " said the Captain , " on board this frigate , AA'I IO feels more sensibly than myself , the dreadful fate of the unfortunate man Avho has fallen a victim , but public duty requires us to be aboA'e priA'ate feelings , and , therefore , I desire you all to attend to your duties , 01 return to your berths . " Directions Avere then given to get the Frigate before the wind again , and after a feiv hours the storm abated , ancl Ave pursued our course to England .
In the course of the folloAving day , the usual custom Avhich prevails on board every ship , Avas folloAved , that is , the box , containing the clothing , & c . of the unfortunate deceased , James Wri g ht , ivas brought upon deck , and opened , in order that a due inventory should be taken by the ship ' s clerk . Among the articles exposed to view , and which not only excited mine , but . the curiosit y of the lA-hole of the crew , Avas a fine , showy , Freemason ' s Apron , covered over and embellished with hierolhics . The purser ancl Thomas Lawrencethe quarter masterat
gyp , , once begged that the apron and a parchment certificate , Avhich Avas also there , should be committed to their care , as they stated , that' the production of them , upon their arrival in England , would be of the greatest use to the poor Avidow of their unfortunate companion ancl brother . It appeared , that they Avere Members of the Royal Naval Lodge , and it Avas OAving to this peculiar tie , that the friendship and cordiality which had been remarked as existing betiveen them , Avas
founded . During our voyage home , I endeavoured , as far as I could go , to learn the reasons Avhy Freemasonry existed ; the quarter master Avas a very affable man , ancl he so kindly ansAvered my remarks , and impressed on my mind the real aud substantial advantages of the Society , that I made , up my mind , Avhenever the opportunity should occur , and my age Avould permit , to dive into the mysteries of the Fraternity . ( To be continued . )
On The Death Of Brother Henry O'Brien.
ON THE DEATH OF BROTHER HENRY O'BRIEN .
Art' jealous of that book , old Time , Where thy destroying deeds are writ ? Fearcsf thou other eyes than thine The world's last page should read m if ?