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Freemasons' Hall.
most fastidious . The Stewards were truly assiduous , the vocal choir * was efficient , and the selection of glees and songs highly appropriate . We feel a difficulty in alluding to the noble Chairman , who , on this occasion , earned fresh Masonic laurels ; but we thought there was an intensity of feeling in every word that he uttered , which became rooted in the minds and hearts of all . He entered the Hall amid the congratulations of the Craft—there was a breathless anxiety to hear every sentence that fell from him , and the Earl of Durham retired from a scene truly Masonic , which was rendered attractive , equally by the zeal and talent which embellished , as by the noble courtesy which graced it .
Masonic Offering To The Grand Master.
MASONIC OFFERING TO THE GRAND MASTER .
The following circular has been addressed to all the parties who sent in designs for " the Offering" to the Grand Master : — Kensington Palace , ISth January , 1338 " Sir , —I am commanded by his Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex , before whom your drawing has been laid , to express his thanks for the trouble you have taken upon the occasion .
" His Royal Highness is pleased further to observe , that although amongst the numerous designs presented for his inspection , only one could be selected , he yet feels equally indebted to those persons who have shewn an anxiety to encourage competition among the various Artists of the metropolis , as , by so doing , they have added to the compliment whicli is intended to be paid him , and with which he feels much gratified .
" I am , Sir , " Your very obedient servant , " WM . H . WHITE . " The Committee have heen most successful in the cause they have undertaken , and the Offering , which is executing under the skilful hands of Messrs . Garrard , will be presented at the Grand Festival in April next .
We cannot at present enter into a description of the design , understanding that the Committee have it in contemplation to circulate among the Subscribers of one guinea an account of their proceedings , to which will be attached a Lithographic Engraving of the " Offering . "
GRAND OFFICERS' CLUB . —March 7 . Bro . H . J . Prescott , J . G . W ., in the Chair . The attendance was but thin ; no subject of particular interest occurred .
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Freemasons' Hall.
most fastidious . The Stewards were truly assiduous , the vocal choir * was efficient , and the selection of glees and songs highly appropriate . We feel a difficulty in alluding to the noble Chairman , who , on this occasion , earned fresh Masonic laurels ; but we thought there was an intensity of feeling in every word that he uttered , which became rooted in the minds and hearts of all . He entered the Hall amid the congratulations of the Craft—there was a breathless anxiety to hear every sentence that fell from him , and the Earl of Durham retired from a scene truly Masonic , which was rendered attractive , equally by the zeal and talent which embellished , as by the noble courtesy which graced it .
Masonic Offering To The Grand Master.
MASONIC OFFERING TO THE GRAND MASTER .
The following circular has been addressed to all the parties who sent in designs for " the Offering" to the Grand Master : — Kensington Palace , ISth January , 1338 " Sir , —I am commanded by his Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex , before whom your drawing has been laid , to express his thanks for the trouble you have taken upon the occasion .
" His Royal Highness is pleased further to observe , that although amongst the numerous designs presented for his inspection , only one could be selected , he yet feels equally indebted to those persons who have shewn an anxiety to encourage competition among the various Artists of the metropolis , as , by so doing , they have added to the compliment whicli is intended to be paid him , and with which he feels much gratified .
" I am , Sir , " Your very obedient servant , " WM . H . WHITE . " The Committee have heen most successful in the cause they have undertaken , and the Offering , which is executing under the skilful hands of Messrs . Garrard , will be presented at the Grand Festival in April next .
We cannot at present enter into a description of the design , understanding that the Committee have it in contemplation to circulate among the Subscribers of one guinea an account of their proceedings , to which will be attached a Lithographic Engraving of the " Offering . "
GRAND OFFICERS' CLUB . —March 7 . Bro . H . J . Prescott , J . G . W ., in the Chair . The attendance was but thin ; no subject of particular interest occurred .