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Quarterly Communication.
Committee of General Purposes , to carry into effect the formation of a Library and Museum . " That the sum of £ 50 be granted to Mrs . Ann Harris , widow of the late Brother Harris , No . 108 , who had been a zealous promoter of the Craft for upwards of forty years . " That the sum of £ 100 be granted to Mrs . Smicdt , widow of the late Brother Smicdt , translator of languages , ancl whose benevolence and upright conduct when living was the admiration of all who knew him .
"That it having been found inconvenient to carry into effect the Alphabetical Index in the manner directed b y Grand Lodge in 1836 , that the same shall commence from Christmas 1836 . " A Letter was read from the Grancl Master , which , among other matter , contained intimations to remind the Brethren that the registrations of Members cf Lodges should be made on or before the 25 th of March ; and thatin June nextthe election to the Boards of General
, , Purpose and Finance , would take place by ballot ; and that the weekly Board of Benevolence should continue for three months longer . Several notices of motions were deferred , in consequence of time not permitting their discussion . The Grancl Lodge adjourned at half-past eleven .
^ % * The Circular of Grancl Lodge of 6 th December remains due . That for the Grand Lodges held on the 18 th July and 6 th Sept ., have been issued within this fortni ght , from which the following is extracted : — The following Answers to the Addresses presented to Her Majesty the Queen Dowager , and to His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex , M . AV . Grand Master , were read , viz .
" Sir , " Bush y House , 29 th July . " I am honoured by the commands of the Queen Dowager to convey to your Royal Highness , and through you , to the Grand Officers and Brethren of the Grancl Lodge of England , Her Majesty ' s cordial thanks for your affectionate Address , and the deep sense her Majesty entertains of the awful calamity with which it has pleased the Almi ghty to afflict the Queen Dowager , and the whole British empire .
" W hile by the death of Our late revered Sovereign , Queen Adelaide has indeed lost the best and kindest protector , and the people a patriotic , upright ruler , Freemasonry has also to deplore the removal of one , who , himself a Mason , exhibited in the performance of every kind and charitable duty , the highest features of the Masonic profession , and justly entitled himself to the lasting love and veneration of an affectionate , grateful people .
" Queen Adelaide begs your Royal Highness to believe that the kind wishes expressed in your Address for her Majesty ' s present comfort ancl future happiness , are duly and gratefully appreciated . " I have the honour to be " Your Royal Higlmess ' s " A ' ery dutiful and obedient servant , ( Signed ) " HOWE . "
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Quarterly Communication.
Committee of General Purposes , to carry into effect the formation of a Library and Museum . " That the sum of £ 50 be granted to Mrs . Ann Harris , widow of the late Brother Harris , No . 108 , who had been a zealous promoter of the Craft for upwards of forty years . " That the sum of £ 100 be granted to Mrs . Smicdt , widow of the late Brother Smicdt , translator of languages , ancl whose benevolence and upright conduct when living was the admiration of all who knew him .
"That it having been found inconvenient to carry into effect the Alphabetical Index in the manner directed b y Grand Lodge in 1836 , that the same shall commence from Christmas 1836 . " A Letter was read from the Grancl Master , which , among other matter , contained intimations to remind the Brethren that the registrations of Members cf Lodges should be made on or before the 25 th of March ; and thatin June nextthe election to the Boards of General
, , Purpose and Finance , would take place by ballot ; and that the weekly Board of Benevolence should continue for three months longer . Several notices of motions were deferred , in consequence of time not permitting their discussion . The Grancl Lodge adjourned at half-past eleven .
^ % * The Circular of Grancl Lodge of 6 th December remains due . That for the Grand Lodges held on the 18 th July and 6 th Sept ., have been issued within this fortni ght , from which the following is extracted : — The following Answers to the Addresses presented to Her Majesty the Queen Dowager , and to His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex , M . AV . Grand Master , were read , viz .
" Sir , " Bush y House , 29 th July . " I am honoured by the commands of the Queen Dowager to convey to your Royal Highness , and through you , to the Grand Officers and Brethren of the Grancl Lodge of England , Her Majesty ' s cordial thanks for your affectionate Address , and the deep sense her Majesty entertains of the awful calamity with which it has pleased the Almi ghty to afflict the Queen Dowager , and the whole British empire .
" W hile by the death of Our late revered Sovereign , Queen Adelaide has indeed lost the best and kindest protector , and the people a patriotic , upright ruler , Freemasonry has also to deplore the removal of one , who , himself a Mason , exhibited in the performance of every kind and charitable duty , the highest features of the Masonic profession , and justly entitled himself to the lasting love and veneration of an affectionate , grateful people .
" Queen Adelaide begs your Royal Highness to believe that the kind wishes expressed in your Address for her Majesty ' s present comfort ancl future happiness , are duly and gratefully appreciated . " I have the honour to be " Your Royal Higlmess ' s " A ' ery dutiful and obedient servant , ( Signed ) " HOWE . "