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Ireland.
with which it is equally the desire and the principle of Freemasons to be in accordance and obedience , it is the opinion of the Grancl Lodge , after mature deliberation , that the accustomed processions , on the approaching Festival of St . John , should be discontinued ; ancl the Grand Lodge , therefore require the Brethren of all Masonic Lodges , as they value the interests of Freemasonry , to forbear from all such processions . " Resolved , — -That if any Masonic Lodge should violate its duty , by
disobedience of the foregoing command , it shall be visited with the highest punishment which the Grand Lodge can inflict . " Resolved , —That deputations consisting of the Deputy Grancl Master , the Deputy Grand Secretary , Bro . Christopher Coppinger , and Bro . Arthur Knox Ogle , Members of Lodge No . 50 , be forthwith sent to the several rural districts specified , with power and instructions to prevent any Masonic procession from taking- place . " Resolved , —That the foregoing Resolutions be communicated to tlie several Provincial Grand Masters , and Masters of all the Masonic Lodges in Ireland . "
The D . G . Master having left the Throne , and the same having been taken by P . D . G . M . Norman , it was " Resolved , —That the marked and unanimous thanks of the Grand Lodge are due , and hereby given , to the R . AA . AA illiam AAfiite , Esq ., D . G . M . of Ireland , for the anxiety he has always evinced for tlie interests of the Order , but more particularly for the zeal ancl promptitude he has displayed on the present important occasion . Signed by order , "
" C . FOWLER , D . G . S . " FESTIVAL OP ST JOHN . —The R . W . Past D . G . M . John Norman , Esq ., presided at this anniversary , which was celebrated on Friday , the 24 th of June , at Radley ' s . The attendance was most respectable , hut not so numerous as on former occasions . AVhen the ancient ceremonies were concluded , and the different loyal toasts connected with Freemasonry giventhe much esteemed Brotherwho so efficientldischarged
, , y the duties of Chairman , proposed " the health of his grace , the Grancl Master of Ireland , " which was drunk amid the most enthusiastic demonstrations of attachment and confidence . The " health of Br . AVm . AVhite , " who has evinced such an affectionate solicitude for the welfare of the Craft , followed . The meeting departed about 11 o ' clock , highly delighted with those rational enjoyments which can only be duly appreciated by those who were partakers of them .
It will give every true Brother Mason unfeigned pleasure to learn that the commemoration of this festival was celebrated in the provinces of Alunster , Connaught , and Leinster with becoming effect , ancl in strict accordance with the mandates of the Masonic authorities , no procession or outer display having taken place , all being confined within the vestibule of the Lodge Room . In Limerick , Lodges No . 13 and 271 celebrated this feast with the usual happy reminiscen ces , by dining together . 30 thThis the Grand Lod
June . — evening ge was opened by tlie Deputy Grancl Master , for the purpose of receiving the reports of the commissioners from the country . The attendance was very numerous . AA ith some trifling exceptions , the communications relative to the conduct of the Brethren in the rural districts was very favourable . In many places , the churches and dissenting houses were filled by members of the Order ( but without any badge or insignia ) , and sermons preached in most instances to respectable and attentive congregations . At Belfast the R . W . Bro . AVhite , assisted bv the fraternal energies of Prov . D .
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Ireland.
with which it is equally the desire and the principle of Freemasons to be in accordance and obedience , it is the opinion of the Grancl Lodge , after mature deliberation , that the accustomed processions , on the approaching Festival of St . John , should be discontinued ; ancl the Grand Lodge , therefore require the Brethren of all Masonic Lodges , as they value the interests of Freemasonry , to forbear from all such processions . " Resolved , — -That if any Masonic Lodge should violate its duty , by
disobedience of the foregoing command , it shall be visited with the highest punishment which the Grand Lodge can inflict . " Resolved , —That deputations consisting of the Deputy Grancl Master , the Deputy Grand Secretary , Bro . Christopher Coppinger , and Bro . Arthur Knox Ogle , Members of Lodge No . 50 , be forthwith sent to the several rural districts specified , with power and instructions to prevent any Masonic procession from taking- place . " Resolved , —That the foregoing Resolutions be communicated to tlie several Provincial Grand Masters , and Masters of all the Masonic Lodges in Ireland . "
The D . G . Master having left the Throne , and the same having been taken by P . D . G . M . Norman , it was " Resolved , —That the marked and unanimous thanks of the Grand Lodge are due , and hereby given , to the R . AA . AA illiam AAfiite , Esq ., D . G . M . of Ireland , for the anxiety he has always evinced for tlie interests of the Order , but more particularly for the zeal ancl promptitude he has displayed on the present important occasion . Signed by order , "
" C . FOWLER , D . G . S . " FESTIVAL OP ST JOHN . —The R . W . Past D . G . M . John Norman , Esq ., presided at this anniversary , which was celebrated on Friday , the 24 th of June , at Radley ' s . The attendance was most respectable , hut not so numerous as on former occasions . AVhen the ancient ceremonies were concluded , and the different loyal toasts connected with Freemasonry giventhe much esteemed Brotherwho so efficientldischarged
, , y the duties of Chairman , proposed " the health of his grace , the Grancl Master of Ireland , " which was drunk amid the most enthusiastic demonstrations of attachment and confidence . The " health of Br . AVm . AVhite , " who has evinced such an affectionate solicitude for the welfare of the Craft , followed . The meeting departed about 11 o ' clock , highly delighted with those rational enjoyments which can only be duly appreciated by those who were partakers of them .
It will give every true Brother Mason unfeigned pleasure to learn that the commemoration of this festival was celebrated in the provinces of Alunster , Connaught , and Leinster with becoming effect , ancl in strict accordance with the mandates of the Masonic authorities , no procession or outer display having taken place , all being confined within the vestibule of the Lodge Room . In Limerick , Lodges No . 13 and 271 celebrated this feast with the usual happy reminiscen ces , by dining together . 30 thThis the Grand Lod
June . — evening ge was opened by tlie Deputy Grancl Master , for the purpose of receiving the reports of the commissioners from the country . The attendance was very numerous . AA ith some trifling exceptions , the communications relative to the conduct of the Brethren in the rural districts was very favourable . In many places , the churches and dissenting houses were filled by members of the Order ( but without any badge or insignia ) , and sermons preached in most instances to respectable and attentive congregations . At Belfast the R . W . Bro . AVhite , assisted bv the fraternal energies of Prov . D .