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end of his address , he was greeted with . Masonic applause . At the usual hour the party broke up , after having spent a very happy evening . The next Lodge night is on AVednesday , October 8 , and not on Tuesdays , a-j stated in the Almanack .
ST . PAUL ' LODGE , NO . 229 . —Bro . Dr . Golding Bird , P . R . S ., Vi . IM . —Tuis eminent Physician and esteemed Member of the Craft , recently gave a handsome entertainment , at lilackwall , to the Members of this Lodge ( which enjoys the happiness of being presided over b y him for the second time ) , and a few other Masonic friends . After the health of the W . Al . had been proposed in most affectionate and brotherly terms by ISro . Barringer ( the Doctor ' s immediate predecessor
in the chair ) , the feelings of the company were aptly expressed b y the following composition of a Member of tin ' s Lodge , who is distinguished for his talents , Bro . William Bartholomew , of Grays Inn , who recited it , much to the gratification of the members , all of whom expressed a wish for its publication ; with this desire we are happy to be able to comply , through the instrumentality of a Brother , who was present .
Let us at this festive meeting Give our Master joyful greeting ; Shew him how we love the man , All his virtues fitly scan ; Say what ground has nature laid , Say how science gave her aid , To rear him for the healing art , And patience , zealand skill impart :
, How Charity directs his ways In doing good , not seeking praise : 'Ml it forth , that with his friends , His gravity of mind unbends , And solace seeks in harmless mirth from cares concomitant of earth : But here in this Masonic Guild Say how he has his part fulfilled ;
How step by step with punctual zeal He laboured for the common weal , Until , —reward for him most meet , — Wc placed him in the Master ' s seat ; And there how well Ms li ght lias slioue . The Lod ^ e is proud with praise to own ; Taught well hy his Masonic lore And all his superadded store
Of varied wisdom meekly borne ; But soon the badge of power worn for two revolving years must pass To other hands : lift then this glass , And wish our Master happiness In his retirement : may Heaven bless His labours with abundant wealth , And still a greater blessing—health :
Witli constant friends , may length of d .-t yu be granted him ; may all his ways lie pleasantness , liis paths all peace . Until life ' s transient joys shall c-c . -iai-, I'lace-gb'inu lo - 'far lK ¦ ttcl- ,, things With God the- Lord , the King ol Kii , i ; s .
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Metropolitan.
end of his address , he was greeted with . Masonic applause . At the usual hour the party broke up , after having spent a very happy evening . The next Lodge night is on AVednesday , October 8 , and not on Tuesdays , a-j stated in the Almanack .
ST . PAUL ' LODGE , NO . 229 . —Bro . Dr . Golding Bird , P . R . S ., Vi . IM . —Tuis eminent Physician and esteemed Member of the Craft , recently gave a handsome entertainment , at lilackwall , to the Members of this Lodge ( which enjoys the happiness of being presided over b y him for the second time ) , and a few other Masonic friends . After the health of the W . Al . had been proposed in most affectionate and brotherly terms by ISro . Barringer ( the Doctor ' s immediate predecessor
in the chair ) , the feelings of the company were aptly expressed b y the following composition of a Member of tin ' s Lodge , who is distinguished for his talents , Bro . William Bartholomew , of Grays Inn , who recited it , much to the gratification of the members , all of whom expressed a wish for its publication ; with this desire we are happy to be able to comply , through the instrumentality of a Brother , who was present .
Let us at this festive meeting Give our Master joyful greeting ; Shew him how we love the man , All his virtues fitly scan ; Say what ground has nature laid , Say how science gave her aid , To rear him for the healing art , And patience , zealand skill impart :
, How Charity directs his ways In doing good , not seeking praise : 'Ml it forth , that with his friends , His gravity of mind unbends , And solace seeks in harmless mirth from cares concomitant of earth : But here in this Masonic Guild Say how he has his part fulfilled ;
How step by step with punctual zeal He laboured for the common weal , Until , —reward for him most meet , — Wc placed him in the Master ' s seat ; And there how well Ms li ght lias slioue . The Lod ^ e is proud with praise to own ; Taught well hy his Masonic lore And all his superadded store
Of varied wisdom meekly borne ; But soon the badge of power worn for two revolving years must pass To other hands : lift then this glass , And wish our Master happiness In his retirement : may Heaven bless His labours with abundant wealth , And still a greater blessing—health :
Witli constant friends , may length of d .-t yu be granted him ; may all his ways lie pleasantness , liis paths all peace . Until life ' s transient joys shall c-c . -iai-, I'lace-gb'inu lo - 'far lK ¦ ttcl- ,, things With God the- Lord , the King ol Kii , i ; s .