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Literary Notices, &C.
Work , in obsciviug that itiscalculatecl to displace previous authorities ; hut it certainly is superior as a book of reference , to its predecessors . Every section requiring it , is commented on , with clearness and precision ; and many dubious points are settled with the perspicacity of an accute reasoner . The English practitioner will find this manual an interesting work ; to the Irish lawyer it appears to us to be an indispensable guide .
The Final Toast . —A Masonic Lyric , written by Brother D . L . Richardson , composed by Bro . AA' ' . H . Hamerton , ancl dedicated to the Fraternity of India . Calcutta , Burkinyoung ; London , Spencer . The Lodges in Bengal have adopted this Lyric as the finale to the evening harmony , ancl certainly where the musical force permits , it affords an excellent opportunity for the display of vocal power . It is written in the purest Masonic sentiment , and has poetical recommendation . The Brethren who have wooed the muses on this occasion
, deserve our best thanks ; and we advise the Lodges generally to add "The Final Toast" as a companion to the "Entered 'Prentice" song . Bro . Richardson , ( late Principal to the Hindoo College , Calcutta , ) is also favourably known as the compiler of a selection from British Poets , and as the author of " Literary Leaves , " in prose and verse , which have received merited praise from the critical world .
The Portrait of Bro . Peter Thomson . Sotheran ancl Son , London . This Lithographic portrait , needs not the letters to tell its likeness , for it speaks clearly ancl truthfully that it is the veritable Peter ; however , as it will hand down to after-ages the . features of a Brother whose lifetime was passed in Masonic works—the name to future Masons will become necessary to connect the memory of Brother Peter Thomson , with the age in which he livedmovedand had his being . Tlie
, , original portrait , an admirable one , by Bro . Rob . Frain , had but one fault , its was too pale ; this defect does not appear in the excellent lithographic print , which has been well executed by Mr . Cousens . AA ' e observe that the print is dedicated , by permission , to the Earl of Zetland , the M . AV . Grand Master of the United Grand Lodges of England , ancl who so properly conferred the honour of the purple on a deserving-Brother .
A correspondent in our last number pointed out the want of the square in the earlier copies , this has , however , been supplied in those since issued ; we may remark , passim , that tbe utility of a Masonic publication is thus clearly evidenced : for , but for a timely remark , the portrait of a Masonic ruler in the Craft , would have wooed futurity , emasculated of its principal moral . It is hardly needed of us to dwell on the well-known character of Brother Peter Thomson , who ,
as a teacher in the Craft , has been surpassed by none in the active exercise of his public duties . To his numerous pupils this portrait is an invaluable memorial , and many Lodges ancl Brethren generally will no doubt , possess themselves of it , as well in honour of the Brother , as in aid of the Masonic charities , which adorn the Craft , and to which it is intended that the profits shall be devoted . AVe may conclude with reiterating our hopes that the original painting , as well " as those of other Masons , may find a resting-place in the Library and Museum of the Hall , for we are not among those who intend , wilfully , that so excellent a project should be handed down as a failure .
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Literary Notices, &C.
Work , in obsciviug that itiscalculatecl to displace previous authorities ; hut it certainly is superior as a book of reference , to its predecessors . Every section requiring it , is commented on , with clearness and precision ; and many dubious points are settled with the perspicacity of an accute reasoner . The English practitioner will find this manual an interesting work ; to the Irish lawyer it appears to us to be an indispensable guide .
The Final Toast . —A Masonic Lyric , written by Brother D . L . Richardson , composed by Bro . AA' ' . H . Hamerton , ancl dedicated to the Fraternity of India . Calcutta , Burkinyoung ; London , Spencer . The Lodges in Bengal have adopted this Lyric as the finale to the evening harmony , ancl certainly where the musical force permits , it affords an excellent opportunity for the display of vocal power . It is written in the purest Masonic sentiment , and has poetical recommendation . The Brethren who have wooed the muses on this occasion
, deserve our best thanks ; and we advise the Lodges generally to add "The Final Toast" as a companion to the "Entered 'Prentice" song . Bro . Richardson , ( late Principal to the Hindoo College , Calcutta , ) is also favourably known as the compiler of a selection from British Poets , and as the author of " Literary Leaves , " in prose and verse , which have received merited praise from the critical world .
The Portrait of Bro . Peter Thomson . Sotheran ancl Son , London . This Lithographic portrait , needs not the letters to tell its likeness , for it speaks clearly ancl truthfully that it is the veritable Peter ; however , as it will hand down to after-ages the . features of a Brother whose lifetime was passed in Masonic works—the name to future Masons will become necessary to connect the memory of Brother Peter Thomson , with the age in which he livedmovedand had his being . Tlie
, , original portrait , an admirable one , by Bro . Rob . Frain , had but one fault , its was too pale ; this defect does not appear in the excellent lithographic print , which has been well executed by Mr . Cousens . AA ' e observe that the print is dedicated , by permission , to the Earl of Zetland , the M . AV . Grand Master of the United Grand Lodges of England , ancl who so properly conferred the honour of the purple on a deserving-Brother .
A correspondent in our last number pointed out the want of the square in the earlier copies , this has , however , been supplied in those since issued ; we may remark , passim , that tbe utility of a Masonic publication is thus clearly evidenced : for , but for a timely remark , the portrait of a Masonic ruler in the Craft , would have wooed futurity , emasculated of its principal moral . It is hardly needed of us to dwell on the well-known character of Brother Peter Thomson , who ,
as a teacher in the Craft , has been surpassed by none in the active exercise of his public duties . To his numerous pupils this portrait is an invaluable memorial , and many Lodges ancl Brethren generally will no doubt , possess themselves of it , as well in honour of the Brother , as in aid of the Masonic charities , which adorn the Craft , and to which it is intended that the profits shall be devoted . AVe may conclude with reiterating our hopes that the original painting , as well " as those of other Masons , may find a resting-place in the Library and Museum of the Hall , for we are not among those who intend , wilfully , that so excellent a project should be handed down as a failure .