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Masonic Chit Chat.
BRO . THOMAS BRUTTON . —A portrait of this worthy Mason , esteemed an excellent likeness , has been placed in the hands of Mr . Samuel Reynolds , that a first-rate engraving may be produced , in commemoration of a truly Masonic worthy—one as much beloved for his social excellence as he is admired for his public integrity . Mr . Sheppard , of Stafford , is the spirited individual who is thus emulous to commemorate Bro . Thos . Bruttonand to him we refer those who are desirous of subscribing for
, copies . WHAPLODE . —A very interesting meeting took place at the Vicaragehouse , at Whaplode , on Tuesday , the 15 th February . The Rev . S . Oliver , aged 87 , who has been curate of the parish upwards of forty years , gave a dinner to his children , grand-children , and great grandchildren , in commemoration of the 60 th anniversary of his marriage . His eldest sonthe Rev . Dr . Oliverof Scopwickpresided ; andon
, , , , rising to propose the health of Mr . and Mrs . Oliver , as the patriarchs of the family , introduced the following apposite observations : — " When I look back on the years that are passed and gone , I see in their conduct , much to commend , and nothing which it would become me to condemn . In my venerable father I see a good man struggling with adversity , and conquering , by the aid of Christian fortitude , the impediments which adverse fortune had arrayed against him . I see him performing the
great duties of a husband , father , and Christian minister , with fervent zeal , and unabated perseverance . I see him braving the storms of the world , and triumphing over them . And I see the conclusion of his course hallowed with the veneration and respect of those , for whose especial benefit his exertions have been incessant and untiring . Well may he say when his labours are closed by command of his Divine Master— 'I have fought a good fight ; I have finished my course ; I have
kept the faith . Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness , which the Lord , the righteous Judge , shall give me at that day . ' " In honour of their respected curate , the bells were rung , and the Whaplode brass band played several favourite airs in the evening , on the lawn in front of the vicarage . The day was truly delightful to every member of this united family , and to their friends also , who assembled in the evening in great numbers .
MARRIED . —Feb . 15 , at the French Catholic Chapel , and afterwards at Marylebone Church , Bro . Joseph Ferdinand Count de Taaffe , of the Burlington Lodge , Knight of the Sovereign Order of St . John of Jerusalem , and Member of the States of Moravia and Bohemia , to Anna Maria , daughter of the late P . M . Lucas , Esq ., of Nottingham-place . March 15 , at Newington Butts , by the Rev . Arthur C yril Onslow , Bro . Joseph Copeland Bell , P . M . 108 , of Austin Friars , to Eliza , eldest daughter of Michael Bell , of Hull , Esq . BIRTH , —Feb 28 , at Tibberton-square , Islington , the lady of Bro . Robert Field , Secretary to the Asylum for Aged Masons , of a daughter .
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Masonic Chit Chat.
BRO . THOMAS BRUTTON . —A portrait of this worthy Mason , esteemed an excellent likeness , has been placed in the hands of Mr . Samuel Reynolds , that a first-rate engraving may be produced , in commemoration of a truly Masonic worthy—one as much beloved for his social excellence as he is admired for his public integrity . Mr . Sheppard , of Stafford , is the spirited individual who is thus emulous to commemorate Bro . Thos . Bruttonand to him we refer those who are desirous of subscribing for
, copies . WHAPLODE . —A very interesting meeting took place at the Vicaragehouse , at Whaplode , on Tuesday , the 15 th February . The Rev . S . Oliver , aged 87 , who has been curate of the parish upwards of forty years , gave a dinner to his children , grand-children , and great grandchildren , in commemoration of the 60 th anniversary of his marriage . His eldest sonthe Rev . Dr . Oliverof Scopwickpresided ; andon
, , , , rising to propose the health of Mr . and Mrs . Oliver , as the patriarchs of the family , introduced the following apposite observations : — " When I look back on the years that are passed and gone , I see in their conduct , much to commend , and nothing which it would become me to condemn . In my venerable father I see a good man struggling with adversity , and conquering , by the aid of Christian fortitude , the impediments which adverse fortune had arrayed against him . I see him performing the
great duties of a husband , father , and Christian minister , with fervent zeal , and unabated perseverance . I see him braving the storms of the world , and triumphing over them . And I see the conclusion of his course hallowed with the veneration and respect of those , for whose especial benefit his exertions have been incessant and untiring . Well may he say when his labours are closed by command of his Divine Master— 'I have fought a good fight ; I have finished my course ; I have
kept the faith . Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness , which the Lord , the righteous Judge , shall give me at that day . ' " In honour of their respected curate , the bells were rung , and the Whaplode brass band played several favourite airs in the evening , on the lawn in front of the vicarage . The day was truly delightful to every member of this united family , and to their friends also , who assembled in the evening in great numbers .
MARRIED . —Feb . 15 , at the French Catholic Chapel , and afterwards at Marylebone Church , Bro . Joseph Ferdinand Count de Taaffe , of the Burlington Lodge , Knight of the Sovereign Order of St . John of Jerusalem , and Member of the States of Moravia and Bohemia , to Anna Maria , daughter of the late P . M . Lucas , Esq ., of Nottingham-place . March 15 , at Newington Butts , by the Rev . Arthur C yril Onslow , Bro . Joseph Copeland Bell , P . M . 108 , of Austin Friars , to Eliza , eldest daughter of Michael Bell , of Hull , Esq . BIRTH , —Feb 28 , at Tibberton-square , Islington , the lady of Bro . Robert Field , Secretary to the Asylum for Aged Masons , of a daughter .