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loser , so that the artist merely obtained a dinner and wine for himself in requital for a most splendid work of art . Brother Lonsdale died very wealthy . Vm . —Brother JOHN BAINES , of the Six Clerk's Office , and principal of Barnard ' s Inn . He was a member of the London Lodge , ancl , ( according to our reporter , ) the familiar of the Judges , by which our readers must understand that he was so respected as to be on social terms with most of them ; he was of cheerful temper , but indolent habits . The deceased appears not to have taken an active part in Masonry . He died respected for his natural kindness and amiable disposition .
Jan . 20 . —At Dulwich Common , in her 35 th year , Fanny , the beloved wife of Brother John George Graeffe , W . M ., No . 1 , a lady ivhose loss is deeply lamented by her husband and friends . jr cl . 7 . —Brother S . PEACOCK , of Bull-ring Terrace , Hull , Sheriff ' s Officer , aged 60 , much respected . He was attended to the grave by his brother Masons , and the procession , with the solemnities , attracted a large concourse on Sunday afternoon .
Feb . 8 . —W . WILLIAMS , ESQ ., of Castle Hill . It is with the most unfeigned regret that we announce the decease of this very liberal ancl kind gentleman , wliich took place at Castle-hill , on the Sth inst . Mr . Williams for many years filled the office of Provincial Grand Master for Dorsetshire with zeal and ability . He compiled the laws and constitutions of the Order , by authority of the Grancl Lodge of England ; was deeplskilled in the arcana of Masonryand delighted to show
y , forth its principles on all occasions ; he was beloved by the brethren of his own province , ancl universally respected by the Craft . He was formerly M . P . for Melcomb Regis . We regret much that our own opportunity of doing justice to the Masonic character of this distinguished ornament of the Order is not equal to our wishes ; there are several Brethren now living , who being our contemporaries , can , and we trust will , give to an admiring
Fraternity some records of one who , until the last moments of his valued existence , was in every respect most true—most faithful . He was for many years treasurer to the Girl's School , and as such set an example difficult , perhaps , for any to emulate ; he retired only when he left London . He hacl served as Grand Steward , and continued a member of the Grancl Stewards' Lodge until within these four years . The Grand Steward's Lodge may be said to owe its present continuance to the perseverance of this noble minded Mason . He stepped
forward and rescued it from a precarious existence . Of all Masons , he who had presided as Master , had worked lectures , and felt the necessity of preserving to the Craft this excellent Lodge , was determined to exert all his spirit in the endeavour , and he succeeded . Brother Williams was a man of stern inflexibility of character , he was the personal friend of his Royal Grand Master , to whom his independence of mind was well known ; but during thirty years there was
no other difference than what arose from mutual anxiety to promote the interests of Masonry . Like a true and sincere Christian , inspired with faith , hope , and charity , he has sunk , in his 65 th year , peacefully aud resignedly to rest , leaving a memory that will be cherished with the liveliest feelings of respect by all who had the pleasure of knowing him .
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Obituary.
loser , so that the artist merely obtained a dinner and wine for himself in requital for a most splendid work of art . Brother Lonsdale died very wealthy . Vm . —Brother JOHN BAINES , of the Six Clerk's Office , and principal of Barnard ' s Inn . He was a member of the London Lodge , ancl , ( according to our reporter , ) the familiar of the Judges , by which our readers must understand that he was so respected as to be on social terms with most of them ; he was of cheerful temper , but indolent habits . The deceased appears not to have taken an active part in Masonry . He died respected for his natural kindness and amiable disposition .
Jan . 20 . —At Dulwich Common , in her 35 th year , Fanny , the beloved wife of Brother John George Graeffe , W . M ., No . 1 , a lady ivhose loss is deeply lamented by her husband and friends . jr cl . 7 . —Brother S . PEACOCK , of Bull-ring Terrace , Hull , Sheriff ' s Officer , aged 60 , much respected . He was attended to the grave by his brother Masons , and the procession , with the solemnities , attracted a large concourse on Sunday afternoon .
Feb . 8 . —W . WILLIAMS , ESQ ., of Castle Hill . It is with the most unfeigned regret that we announce the decease of this very liberal ancl kind gentleman , wliich took place at Castle-hill , on the Sth inst . Mr . Williams for many years filled the office of Provincial Grand Master for Dorsetshire with zeal and ability . He compiled the laws and constitutions of the Order , by authority of the Grancl Lodge of England ; was deeplskilled in the arcana of Masonryand delighted to show
y , forth its principles on all occasions ; he was beloved by the brethren of his own province , ancl universally respected by the Craft . He was formerly M . P . for Melcomb Regis . We regret much that our own opportunity of doing justice to the Masonic character of this distinguished ornament of the Order is not equal to our wishes ; there are several Brethren now living , who being our contemporaries , can , and we trust will , give to an admiring
Fraternity some records of one who , until the last moments of his valued existence , was in every respect most true—most faithful . He was for many years treasurer to the Girl's School , and as such set an example difficult , perhaps , for any to emulate ; he retired only when he left London . He hacl served as Grand Steward , and continued a member of the Grancl Stewards' Lodge until within these four years . The Grand Steward's Lodge may be said to owe its present continuance to the perseverance of this noble minded Mason . He stepped
forward and rescued it from a precarious existence . Of all Masons , he who had presided as Master , had worked lectures , and felt the necessity of preserving to the Craft this excellent Lodge , was determined to exert all his spirit in the endeavour , and he succeeded . Brother Williams was a man of stern inflexibility of character , he was the personal friend of his Royal Grand Master , to whom his independence of mind was well known ; but during thirty years there was
no other difference than what arose from mutual anxiety to promote the interests of Masonry . Like a true and sincere Christian , inspired with faith , hope , and charity , he has sunk , in his 65 th year , peacefully aud resignedly to rest , leaving a memory that will be cherished with the liveliest feelings of respect by all who had the pleasure of knowing him .