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Ireland.
effectually accomplished or supported than by imparting education in this direction ? I am happy to say a move has been made—all honour to the worthy Brother xvho first introduced the subject ; and may all success attend the efforts of the noble-hearted Brethren who are maturing measures , the tendency of xvhich xvill be to afford education to the children of deceased Masons of the province , at the expense of the Eraternity . Often , indeed , do xve find it recorded in the history of the world , that the naked have been clothed , the hungry fed , and the homeless sheltered beneath
some overarching dome of charity ; while far too seldom do xve find the hand of moral benevolence extended to dissipate the darkness , or neutralize the bane of ignorance . I am aware the good work you contemplate cannot be begun or accomplished without encountering many and serious difficulties ; but , let it be encouraging to you to look even prospectively at tlie result of your undertaking , you xvill see the good you devise ends not here , but xvill reach to faroff generations . Go on , then ; aud the good xvork once accomplished , your reward xvill bethat xvill cause to look back on the difficulties
, memory you you have surmounted xvith a joy that xvill know no pause , xvith hope that xvill not admit a doubt , because you may rest assured that numbers yet unborn xvill reap the benefit of your exertions , and bless your memory , when you sleep peacefully ancl quietly in the grave . Let us then , my Brethren , both individually and collectively , render our assistance toward the promotion and completion of this noble undertaking ; and xvhen accomplished , xve xvill have achieved a victory xvithout a battle , a croxvn xx'ithout a conflict ( great cheering ) .
COBK . —The Annual Spring BaU , in favour of the funds of the Masonic Orphan Asylum , came off on the 16 fch March , at the Imperial Hotel . The ball-room xvas brilliantl y lighted wifch numerous candelabra , and the xvalls tastefully decorated xvith the flags of the numerous Masonic Lodges . The Brethren themselves mustered in tolerabl y large numbers , and presented a goodly array
as they advanced in procession to open the BaU . The spectacle when the company had assembled was at once briUiant and imposing . There were two mditary bands stationed in the gallery , those of the 39 th regiment , and the 7 th dragoon guards , and played several quadrilles , polkas , and waltzes , with considerable effect durin g the progress of the BaU . Dancing commenced at ten o ' clock , and was kept up with spirit until near morning .
Jersey And Guernsey.
JERSEY AND GUERNSEY .
MASONIC FUNERAL . —The following ceremonies xvere performed at the funeral of Bro . Francis Levens , late of Lodge No . 302 , St . Helier , Jersey , on AVednesday , 10 th of November , A . D . 1852 , A . L . 5852 : —The body lay hi Masonic state at the temporary Lodge Boom , at the Queen ' s Assembl y Booms , Belmont Eoad , from ten o ' clock tiU txvelve . The Prov . G . Lodge of Jersey and the Farmers ' Loclge , xvith other Lodges of the Province , and visiting Brethren , proceeded xvith the business of the Masonic funeral in the temporary Lodge Boom at txvelve o ' clock , xvhich being concluded , tho E . AV .
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Ireland.
effectually accomplished or supported than by imparting education in this direction ? I am happy to say a move has been made—all honour to the worthy Brother xvho first introduced the subject ; and may all success attend the efforts of the noble-hearted Brethren who are maturing measures , the tendency of xvhich xvill be to afford education to the children of deceased Masons of the province , at the expense of the Eraternity . Often , indeed , do xve find it recorded in the history of the world , that the naked have been clothed , the hungry fed , and the homeless sheltered beneath
some overarching dome of charity ; while far too seldom do xve find the hand of moral benevolence extended to dissipate the darkness , or neutralize the bane of ignorance . I am aware the good work you contemplate cannot be begun or accomplished without encountering many and serious difficulties ; but , let it be encouraging to you to look even prospectively at tlie result of your undertaking , you xvill see the good you devise ends not here , but xvill reach to faroff generations . Go on , then ; aud the good xvork once accomplished , your reward xvill bethat xvill cause to look back on the difficulties
, memory you you have surmounted xvith a joy that xvill know no pause , xvith hope that xvill not admit a doubt , because you may rest assured that numbers yet unborn xvill reap the benefit of your exertions , and bless your memory , when you sleep peacefully ancl quietly in the grave . Let us then , my Brethren , both individually and collectively , render our assistance toward the promotion and completion of this noble undertaking ; and xvhen accomplished , xve xvill have achieved a victory xvithout a battle , a croxvn xx'ithout a conflict ( great cheering ) .
COBK . —The Annual Spring BaU , in favour of the funds of the Masonic Orphan Asylum , came off on the 16 fch March , at the Imperial Hotel . The ball-room xvas brilliantl y lighted wifch numerous candelabra , and the xvalls tastefully decorated xvith the flags of the numerous Masonic Lodges . The Brethren themselves mustered in tolerabl y large numbers , and presented a goodly array
as they advanced in procession to open the BaU . The spectacle when the company had assembled was at once briUiant and imposing . There were two mditary bands stationed in the gallery , those of the 39 th regiment , and the 7 th dragoon guards , and played several quadrilles , polkas , and waltzes , with considerable effect durin g the progress of the BaU . Dancing commenced at ten o ' clock , and was kept up with spirit until near morning .
Jersey And Guernsey.
JERSEY AND GUERNSEY .
MASONIC FUNERAL . —The following ceremonies xvere performed at the funeral of Bro . Francis Levens , late of Lodge No . 302 , St . Helier , Jersey , on AVednesday , 10 th of November , A . D . 1852 , A . L . 5852 : —The body lay hi Masonic state at the temporary Lodge Boom , at the Queen ' s Assembl y Booms , Belmont Eoad , from ten o ' clock tiU txvelve . The Prov . G . Lodge of Jersey and the Farmers ' Loclge , xvith other Lodges of the Province , and visiting Brethren , proceeded xvith the business of the Masonic funeral in the temporary Lodge Boom at txvelve o ' clock , xvhich being concluded , tho E . AV .