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Ireland.
to clo a thing , it is worth while to do it right ; " and it devolves upon you R . AA . Sir , to watch over and foster the district confided to your charge , and by wholesome order ancl well-regulated firm discipline , to curb those frailties inherent on human nature ; for we can scarcely flatter ourselves but that in the extensive body under your controul , there may not unfortunately be some occasional lamentable instances of the taint of worldl y wrath ancl discord , profaning the regions devoted to harmony and love :
but though such lamentable circumstance should cause you much pain and sorrow , even to the creating a restless pillow , yet I assure you so rich is the reward , and so solacing the contemplation of carrying out the sublime principles of our institution , ancl by untiring care and bright example , cementing such a body of good men by those principles , that you will deem yourself amply repaid . But , R . AV . Sir , when I commend to you firm decision , and due discipline , permit me , very clear and esteemed Brother , most respectfully to impress upon your mind , the priceless importance of endeavouring to enforce the maxim ,
that" Order is Heaven ' s first law , and this confest , Some are , and must be , greater than the rest , " by a suaviter in modo , rendering the strict maintenance thereof as easy and imperceptible as possible ; yet , should unforeseen incidents ever ruffle your horizon , you must uphold the supremacy of that symbol you now possess , with unshrinking firmness , remembering the aggressor has an ordeal whereunto to appeal , a course more becoming than the admission of a moment ' s turmoil within your temple ; and nowR . W . Sir
, , one word of further advice and I have done ; you should ever cause the regular meetings of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Munster to be scrupulously observed . You should , by yourself , your very excellent D . P . G . M . Brother the High Sheriff , or some authorised of your Grand Officers , punctually every year , or half-year , inspect the transactions of every subordinate Lodge , making record on their books , and on your own , of the results ; for be assuredthough the surveillance may at first be
, thoughtlessl y deemed unpalatable , it will soon prove most acceptable , not only producing becoming regulation , but testifying merits . I congratulate you on the magnificent array assembled , and with such a phalanx of good and experienced Brethren , I am convinced that your onerous duties will be not only rendered light , but gratifying , and that
your meridian position will cast the most radiant splendour on our Grand East , and let me assure that North Munster , and the humble individual who addresses you , will ever endeavour to prove as one stock of the same scion , uniting without distinction to advance the Order universal , and to uphold the Irish constitution , and the Rt . W . the Grand Loclge , our supreme head . I conclude by fervently praying the Great Architect of the Universe , in his mercy and love to pour down his blessing on this meeting , and our lawful labourspastpresentand to come .
, , , > Cordial and marked thanks were tendered to Bro . Furnell , and at six o ' clock over one hundred Brethren enjoyed M'Dowell ' s best the Rt . W . P . G . Master , Sir AVilliam Chatterton presiding , in a way that full y proved his perfect adequacy for the office : and after a social and rational enjoyment , enhanced with harmony of rare excellence , the meeting separated at an early hour , all anxiously desirous of a speedy reunion .
NENAGH , June 24 . —The festival of St . John was duly celebrated by the Brethren of 201 and 208 , at Brundley ' s hotel . The AVorshi pful Master of 208 , John Bourchier , Esq ., presided , and the W . M . of the
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Ireland.
to clo a thing , it is worth while to do it right ; " and it devolves upon you R . AA . Sir , to watch over and foster the district confided to your charge , and by wholesome order ancl well-regulated firm discipline , to curb those frailties inherent on human nature ; for we can scarcely flatter ourselves but that in the extensive body under your controul , there may not unfortunately be some occasional lamentable instances of the taint of worldl y wrath ancl discord , profaning the regions devoted to harmony and love :
but though such lamentable circumstance should cause you much pain and sorrow , even to the creating a restless pillow , yet I assure you so rich is the reward , and so solacing the contemplation of carrying out the sublime principles of our institution , ancl by untiring care and bright example , cementing such a body of good men by those principles , that you will deem yourself amply repaid . But , R . AV . Sir , when I commend to you firm decision , and due discipline , permit me , very clear and esteemed Brother , most respectfully to impress upon your mind , the priceless importance of endeavouring to enforce the maxim ,
that" Order is Heaven ' s first law , and this confest , Some are , and must be , greater than the rest , " by a suaviter in modo , rendering the strict maintenance thereof as easy and imperceptible as possible ; yet , should unforeseen incidents ever ruffle your horizon , you must uphold the supremacy of that symbol you now possess , with unshrinking firmness , remembering the aggressor has an ordeal whereunto to appeal , a course more becoming than the admission of a moment ' s turmoil within your temple ; and nowR . W . Sir
, , one word of further advice and I have done ; you should ever cause the regular meetings of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Munster to be scrupulously observed . You should , by yourself , your very excellent D . P . G . M . Brother the High Sheriff , or some authorised of your Grand Officers , punctually every year , or half-year , inspect the transactions of every subordinate Lodge , making record on their books , and on your own , of the results ; for be assuredthough the surveillance may at first be
, thoughtlessl y deemed unpalatable , it will soon prove most acceptable , not only producing becoming regulation , but testifying merits . I congratulate you on the magnificent array assembled , and with such a phalanx of good and experienced Brethren , I am convinced that your onerous duties will be not only rendered light , but gratifying , and that
your meridian position will cast the most radiant splendour on our Grand East , and let me assure that North Munster , and the humble individual who addresses you , will ever endeavour to prove as one stock of the same scion , uniting without distinction to advance the Order universal , and to uphold the Irish constitution , and the Rt . W . the Grand Loclge , our supreme head . I conclude by fervently praying the Great Architect of the Universe , in his mercy and love to pour down his blessing on this meeting , and our lawful labourspastpresentand to come .
, , , > Cordial and marked thanks were tendered to Bro . Furnell , and at six o ' clock over one hundred Brethren enjoyed M'Dowell ' s best the Rt . W . P . G . Master , Sir AVilliam Chatterton presiding , in a way that full y proved his perfect adequacy for the office : and after a social and rational enjoyment , enhanced with harmony of rare excellence , the meeting separated at an early hour , all anxiously desirous of a speedy reunion .
NENAGH , June 24 . —The festival of St . John was duly celebrated by the Brethren of 201 and 208 , at Brundley ' s hotel . The AVorshi pful Master of 208 , John Bourchier , Esq ., presided , and the W . M . of the