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which he had been a member many years . Bro . Neeve in private life was a very estimable man . As a Mason he was a superior man , kind hearted and noble minded , ever supporting principle against prejudice , and maintaining the excellence of Freemasonry by the strict observance of its precepts .
Feb . 7 . —At Montrose , Bro . WILLIAM SHAND , grain-merchant , ret . 67 . For many years Brother Shand filled the office of Grand Steward in St . Peter ' s Lodge , Montrose , which was quite in keeping with his general character for kindness and hospitality . He was always proud of his office , ancl desired no higher distinction than fulfiling its duties and displaying his badge ; and it is doubtful if his mantle will soon fall on so worthy a successor .
Feb . 15 . —At Newport , Devonshire , SYNOLDA JULIA , fet . 6 , the youngest daughter of Bro . the Hon . Thohald Fitz-Walter Butler , Past Grand Treasurer of Ireland , P . M . St . Patrick ' s Lodge , No . 50 , Dublin , and W . M . of Lodge No . 312 , Barnstaple . Feb . 26 . —At 21 , Dorset-square , Bro . Lieutenant-General CLEILAND , H . E . I . C . S ., P . G . Steward , and a member of Grancl Master ' s Lodge . Feb . 27 . —At 92 Great Portland-streetafter a painful illness of
, , three months , Bro . THOMAS COOKE , at . 67 , Past Grancl Organist . He was a brother of infinite merit , a most excellent musician , much respected ancl equally beloved . Feb . 27 . —F . H . GROOM , P . M . of the Bank of England Lodge , 329 ; a gentleman in manners and education , abounding in Faith , Hope , ancl Charity ; one whose loss must be felt b y his immediate circle , as well as by the Craft , whose tenets he professed and practised .
Feb . 9 . —At East-street , Taunton , Bro . THOMAS LAKE , silversmith , & c . a ; t . 74 . It is with deep regret that we make this announcement , Bro . Lake having been distinguished as a skilful artificer and mechanician , and no less respected for his general talents , than he was beloved for his urbane deportment . With strong natural abilities , and a heart full of social sympathies , he commanded the esteem of all around him . Liberal and consistent in his public sentimentsfaithful in his friendshi
, ps , industrious in his vocation , he necessarily obtained that ample extent of personal esteem which now prompts , with the recollection of his merits , unaffected sorrow for his loss . Bro . Lake held the office of Secretary to Lodge No . 327 in this town ; a trust which he discharged for many years with high credit to himself , and no less satisfaction to the craft .
March 15 . —At Bristol , Bro . HUSUNBETH , set . 83 , the patriarch of Masonry : his life was a bright example , his death peaceful . We regret that we must defer a tribute to the memory of one of the best of men until our next , merely remarking that the Lodge of Benevolence testified their respect to his character while living by a recommendation to Grand Lodge for a vote of 200 / ., but , by the sad delays of mis-guided power , the good brother died before the subject coulcl be brought before the consideration of the Grand Lodge . Bro . White spoke at the Lodge of Benevolence strongly in favour of the vote , but his previous delay was most unaccountable .
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which he had been a member many years . Bro . Neeve in private life was a very estimable man . As a Mason he was a superior man , kind hearted and noble minded , ever supporting principle against prejudice , and maintaining the excellence of Freemasonry by the strict observance of its precepts .
Feb . 7 . —At Montrose , Bro . WILLIAM SHAND , grain-merchant , ret . 67 . For many years Brother Shand filled the office of Grand Steward in St . Peter ' s Lodge , Montrose , which was quite in keeping with his general character for kindness and hospitality . He was always proud of his office , ancl desired no higher distinction than fulfiling its duties and displaying his badge ; and it is doubtful if his mantle will soon fall on so worthy a successor .
Feb . 15 . —At Newport , Devonshire , SYNOLDA JULIA , fet . 6 , the youngest daughter of Bro . the Hon . Thohald Fitz-Walter Butler , Past Grand Treasurer of Ireland , P . M . St . Patrick ' s Lodge , No . 50 , Dublin , and W . M . of Lodge No . 312 , Barnstaple . Feb . 26 . —At 21 , Dorset-square , Bro . Lieutenant-General CLEILAND , H . E . I . C . S ., P . G . Steward , and a member of Grancl Master ' s Lodge . Feb . 27 . —At 92 Great Portland-streetafter a painful illness of
, , three months , Bro . THOMAS COOKE , at . 67 , Past Grancl Organist . He was a brother of infinite merit , a most excellent musician , much respected ancl equally beloved . Feb . 27 . —F . H . GROOM , P . M . of the Bank of England Lodge , 329 ; a gentleman in manners and education , abounding in Faith , Hope , ancl Charity ; one whose loss must be felt b y his immediate circle , as well as by the Craft , whose tenets he professed and practised .
Feb . 9 . —At East-street , Taunton , Bro . THOMAS LAKE , silversmith , & c . a ; t . 74 . It is with deep regret that we make this announcement , Bro . Lake having been distinguished as a skilful artificer and mechanician , and no less respected for his general talents , than he was beloved for his urbane deportment . With strong natural abilities , and a heart full of social sympathies , he commanded the esteem of all around him . Liberal and consistent in his public sentimentsfaithful in his friendshi
, ps , industrious in his vocation , he necessarily obtained that ample extent of personal esteem which now prompts , with the recollection of his merits , unaffected sorrow for his loss . Bro . Lake held the office of Secretary to Lodge No . 327 in this town ; a trust which he discharged for many years with high credit to himself , and no less satisfaction to the craft .
March 15 . —At Bristol , Bro . HUSUNBETH , set . 83 , the patriarch of Masonry : his life was a bright example , his death peaceful . We regret that we must defer a tribute to the memory of one of the best of men until our next , merely remarking that the Lodge of Benevolence testified their respect to his character while living by a recommendation to Grand Lodge for a vote of 200 / ., but , by the sad delays of mis-guided power , the good brother died before the subject coulcl be brought before the consideration of the Grand Lodge . Bro . White spoke at the Lodge of Benevolence strongly in favour of the vote , but his previous delay was most unaccountable .