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Provincial.
Lodge , together with several of the sergeants . The officers attend in plain clothes , the sergeants in regimentals . Perhaps a more honourable proof of the universality of the ' ¦ peculiar system of morality , illustrated by symbols , " could hardly be exhibited than in this Lodge . The pure discipline of " mind" which regulates the officer and the soldier—the merchant and the tradesman , teaches a moral lesson of no inconsiderable value to a community , that in other respects are
somewhat restricted in their social code . On the last Monday in the month , a Lodge of " Practice " is held by the officers of the Lodge , so that they are fully prepared on the following Monday to go through the ceremonies . The Brethren usually meet about forty , sup together , and invariably depart before twelve . THE MECHANICS' LODGE , 306 , meets at the Turk ' s Head , and deserves honourable mention .
MASONIC FUNERAL . —During the fire on Tuesday evening , August 30 , Mr . Daniel Vonberg was seized with apoplexy while walking through Don-street , Jersey , and expired before assistance could be rendered to him . The remains of Air . Daniel Vonberg were interred on Sept . 1 , at three o ' clock , with Masonic honors , in the churchyard of St . Saviour ' s parish . The deceased , who died in his 67 th year , was Secretary to the Farmer ' s Lodge , 302 ; of Free and Accepted Masons . He was also a
member of the Druids and Odd Fellows Lodges , all of which attended his funeral in grand costume . The procession was led by the Masons of the three Lodges established in this island , marching two and two ; the Revs . AVright , La Cloche , and Galagher , followed ; after which came the hearse with the body , the chief mourners , the friends of the deceased , and the Lodges of the Druids and Odd Fellows , also in grand costume , closetl the cortege . An immense concourse of people attended
tlie funeral , the deceased having been a resident of the island for upwards of forty years . The solemn and affecting service of the church was read by the Rev . Mr . Wright , vicar of St . Saviour ' s , and a funeral oration was delivered by the Worshipful Master , Brother John Andrews . GUEHNSHV . —The Lodges here are not in very active operation at present- We look forward with hopeful expectation to some enterprising English residents to inspire some spirit among us .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
EDINBURGH . —The visit of the Sovereign Lady of the British Isles , ( the daughter and niece of Royal Grand Masters ) , to modern Athens , has put speculative Masonry , for the time , in the shade . The welcome and stirrup-cups have been presented to Her Majesty at Dalkeith , by the Duke of Buccleugh . Scone Palace has been the scene of Scottish hospitality : and the various Baillies , Masonic and profane , have enjoyed their wee tlrap wi unco' relish . Masonry meantime took a
holiday , with the following exceptions . THE VICTORIA HALL . —During the time her Majesty was in the Castle , the foundation-stone of the Victoria Hall , and the buildings erecting for the accommodation of the General Assembly , was laid by Lord Frederick Fitzclarence , G . C . H ., Grand Master Mason of Scotland . The other officials present were—
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Provincial.
Lodge , together with several of the sergeants . The officers attend in plain clothes , the sergeants in regimentals . Perhaps a more honourable proof of the universality of the ' ¦ peculiar system of morality , illustrated by symbols , " could hardly be exhibited than in this Lodge . The pure discipline of " mind" which regulates the officer and the soldier—the merchant and the tradesman , teaches a moral lesson of no inconsiderable value to a community , that in other respects are
somewhat restricted in their social code . On the last Monday in the month , a Lodge of " Practice " is held by the officers of the Lodge , so that they are fully prepared on the following Monday to go through the ceremonies . The Brethren usually meet about forty , sup together , and invariably depart before twelve . THE MECHANICS' LODGE , 306 , meets at the Turk ' s Head , and deserves honourable mention .
MASONIC FUNERAL . —During the fire on Tuesday evening , August 30 , Mr . Daniel Vonberg was seized with apoplexy while walking through Don-street , Jersey , and expired before assistance could be rendered to him . The remains of Air . Daniel Vonberg were interred on Sept . 1 , at three o ' clock , with Masonic honors , in the churchyard of St . Saviour ' s parish . The deceased , who died in his 67 th year , was Secretary to the Farmer ' s Lodge , 302 ; of Free and Accepted Masons . He was also a
member of the Druids and Odd Fellows Lodges , all of which attended his funeral in grand costume . The procession was led by the Masons of the three Lodges established in this island , marching two and two ; the Revs . AVright , La Cloche , and Galagher , followed ; after which came the hearse with the body , the chief mourners , the friends of the deceased , and the Lodges of the Druids and Odd Fellows , also in grand costume , closetl the cortege . An immense concourse of people attended
tlie funeral , the deceased having been a resident of the island for upwards of forty years . The solemn and affecting service of the church was read by the Rev . Mr . Wright , vicar of St . Saviour ' s , and a funeral oration was delivered by the Worshipful Master , Brother John Andrews . GUEHNSHV . —The Lodges here are not in very active operation at present- We look forward with hopeful expectation to some enterprising English residents to inspire some spirit among us .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
EDINBURGH . —The visit of the Sovereign Lady of the British Isles , ( the daughter and niece of Royal Grand Masters ) , to modern Athens , has put speculative Masonry , for the time , in the shade . The welcome and stirrup-cups have been presented to Her Majesty at Dalkeith , by the Duke of Buccleugh . Scone Palace has been the scene of Scottish hospitality : and the various Baillies , Masonic and profane , have enjoyed their wee tlrap wi unco' relish . Masonry meantime took a
holiday , with the following exceptions . THE VICTORIA HALL . —During the time her Majesty was in the Castle , the foundation-stone of the Victoria Hall , and the buildings erecting for the accommodation of the General Assembly , was laid by Lord Frederick Fitzclarence , G . C . H ., Grand Master Mason of Scotland . The other officials present were—