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To The R. W. Prov. G. M. For Sumatra.
made an accidental mistake in the mewn and tuum , or committed a slight forgetfulness in veracity ; in which case I was to take the law in my hands and inflict summary punishment . I still have that very " Penang lawyer" in my possession ; it is a capital walking-stick , and , ever and anon , as it serves my present purpose , my memory reverts to the original gift ; and I thoughtfully enquire , whether another race of lawyers have superseded the natives ?
I remember me , that not long since a Mason of some standing , having occasion to visit your Masonic empire , could find neither Lodge nor Masons . On returning , hejocularly observed , that probably " the rising sun" had altogether set . For the present I take my leave , sincerely advising , that as you are occasionally represented as " drawing plans and designs , " not to be led into the error of also drawing the longbow . Your inseparable Fin us .
The Grand Cocked Hat.
THE GRAND COCKED HAT .
To THE EDITOR . —Pardon my intruding on your valuable time ; but to whom can an unfortunate wight prefer Ids complaints , but to one who has felt so much for the wants and misfortunes of others ? I had been promised by my late kind guardian , Robert Miller , that I was not to be disturbed from my box on any account whatever ; and I thought that , like the portrait of Sir Christopher Wren , and the letter of Omdut-ul-OmrahI was to enjoy perpetual repose . I had napped well for nine
, years ; and on every Grand Lodge night , as I heard the tread of various Grand Officers , I enjoyed the delightful reflection that I deserved , because I had earned , repose , as a reward for past services . But , sir , on the 27 th of April , 1842 , the box in which I was comfortably ensconced was lifted from the floor , with a rather heavy jerk , and deposited on a chair . The lid was opened , and a dapper , pleasantlooking person took me gingerly in his hand ; but instead of the
respectful and friendly salutation of my late friend Miller , who would first gently smooth me up and down , and then adjust the remains of my nap with a proper care to smartness and effect , saying , " Verily , friend , thou art fit to surmount a Grand Caput , " I regret to say , that the successor to my late friend handled me as if I was a crab-fish , or any other queer thing ; called me a Guy ; and , what is more , peered into me with much doubtful misgivingas if he would find what miht " a tale
, g unfold . "— " You are a queer thing to wear instead of a skull-cap , " said he ; " but there is no accounting for tastes . "—Thinks I to myself , that ' s true , or you wouldn ' t be here . - " Ah , Miller ! Miller ! " sighed I ; and so deeply did I sigh , that even my new acquaintance was moved , and he sympathised with me ; for , in a rather subdued tone , he pitied me on the prospect of my approaching duties .
Now , Mr . Editor , after nine years retirement from labour , one is not quite aufait on the sudden . Fashion changes every thing . I remembered that , in my early days , I gave a wondrous effect to whatever was said or done by those who wore me ; and I now learnt , that since my
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To The R. W. Prov. G. M. For Sumatra.
made an accidental mistake in the mewn and tuum , or committed a slight forgetfulness in veracity ; in which case I was to take the law in my hands and inflict summary punishment . I still have that very " Penang lawyer" in my possession ; it is a capital walking-stick , and , ever and anon , as it serves my present purpose , my memory reverts to the original gift ; and I thoughtfully enquire , whether another race of lawyers have superseded the natives ?
I remember me , that not long since a Mason of some standing , having occasion to visit your Masonic empire , could find neither Lodge nor Masons . On returning , hejocularly observed , that probably " the rising sun" had altogether set . For the present I take my leave , sincerely advising , that as you are occasionally represented as " drawing plans and designs , " not to be led into the error of also drawing the longbow . Your inseparable Fin us .
The Grand Cocked Hat.
THE GRAND COCKED HAT .
To THE EDITOR . —Pardon my intruding on your valuable time ; but to whom can an unfortunate wight prefer Ids complaints , but to one who has felt so much for the wants and misfortunes of others ? I had been promised by my late kind guardian , Robert Miller , that I was not to be disturbed from my box on any account whatever ; and I thought that , like the portrait of Sir Christopher Wren , and the letter of Omdut-ul-OmrahI was to enjoy perpetual repose . I had napped well for nine
, years ; and on every Grand Lodge night , as I heard the tread of various Grand Officers , I enjoyed the delightful reflection that I deserved , because I had earned , repose , as a reward for past services . But , sir , on the 27 th of April , 1842 , the box in which I was comfortably ensconced was lifted from the floor , with a rather heavy jerk , and deposited on a chair . The lid was opened , and a dapper , pleasantlooking person took me gingerly in his hand ; but instead of the
respectful and friendly salutation of my late friend Miller , who would first gently smooth me up and down , and then adjust the remains of my nap with a proper care to smartness and effect , saying , " Verily , friend , thou art fit to surmount a Grand Caput , " I regret to say , that the successor to my late friend handled me as if I was a crab-fish , or any other queer thing ; called me a Guy ; and , what is more , peered into me with much doubtful misgivingas if he would find what miht " a tale
, g unfold . "— " You are a queer thing to wear instead of a skull-cap , " said he ; " but there is no accounting for tastes . "—Thinks I to myself , that ' s true , or you wouldn ' t be here . - " Ah , Miller ! Miller ! " sighed I ; and so deeply did I sigh , that even my new acquaintance was moved , and he sympathised with me ; for , in a rather subdued tone , he pitied me on the prospect of my approaching duties .
Now , Mr . Editor , after nine years retirement from labour , one is not quite aufait on the sudden . Fashion changes every thing . I remembered that , in my early days , I gave a wondrous effect to whatever was said or done by those who wore me ; and I now learnt , that since my