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Article THE FREEMASON'S QUARTERLY REVIEW. ← Page 5 of 6 →
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The Freemason's Quarterly Review.
from the vain object of self gratification , but from the laudable hope of being preferred to the governing boards , of assisting at the Lodge of Benevolence , and , above all , of attending at the Quarterly Communications . We have
received the assurances of many that our observations in the last Number have been well considered and thankfull y received . Our advices from the provinces are equally gratifying : in the north , in the west , in some midland counties , in
Cambridge , in Oxford , ancl still more especially in Colchester , we have direct authority to assure our Brethren at large that there is a determination to advance the objects of Freemasonry by every means which intellect can suggest or liberality support .
Life is rendered grateful by its courtesies , ana its duties li g htened by a grateful appreciation of the integrity and fidelity with which they are discharged . The attachment and respect borne to our illustrious Grand Master by the Craft has ever been manifested on the festival
commemorative of his natal clay , the 27 th of January , both by the numerous attendance of the Members , and the distinguished character of the Brethren who have officiated as Stewards ; we earnestly hope that on the occasion of the ensuing birthday no diminution in either respect will be observed .
Labouring as his Royal Hi g hness does under the dispensation of a , n all-ruling Providence , it will be a solace in his retirement , should indisposition prevent his presiding over us , to know , though personall y absent , that in the pure communion of heart and soul he is present with those
who are attached to his virtues , and with whose happiness he has become identified . Looking to the future , we trust that the anniversary of 1836 , in honour of the natal day of his Royal Hi ghness , will be distinguished yet further by the fulfilment of the
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The Freemason's Quarterly Review.
from the vain object of self gratification , but from the laudable hope of being preferred to the governing boards , of assisting at the Lodge of Benevolence , and , above all , of attending at the Quarterly Communications . We have
received the assurances of many that our observations in the last Number have been well considered and thankfull y received . Our advices from the provinces are equally gratifying : in the north , in the west , in some midland counties , in
Cambridge , in Oxford , ancl still more especially in Colchester , we have direct authority to assure our Brethren at large that there is a determination to advance the objects of Freemasonry by every means which intellect can suggest or liberality support .
Life is rendered grateful by its courtesies , ana its duties li g htened by a grateful appreciation of the integrity and fidelity with which they are discharged . The attachment and respect borne to our illustrious Grand Master by the Craft has ever been manifested on the festival
commemorative of his natal clay , the 27 th of January , both by the numerous attendance of the Members , and the distinguished character of the Brethren who have officiated as Stewards ; we earnestly hope that on the occasion of the ensuing birthday no diminution in either respect will be observed .
Labouring as his Royal Hi g hness does under the dispensation of a , n all-ruling Providence , it will be a solace in his retirement , should indisposition prevent his presiding over us , to know , though personall y absent , that in the pure communion of heart and soul he is present with those
who are attached to his virtues , and with whose happiness he has become identified . Looking to the future , we trust that the anniversary of 1836 , in honour of the natal day of his Royal Hi ghness , will be distinguished yet further by the fulfilment of the