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The Mysterious Mr. B.
affection , borrowed largely upon my purse , * and eventually proved himself an unworthy member of our Masonic Society . Previous to this misfortune I had been induced to purchase a share in the R I , being at that time able to afford to live like a gentleman ; and I assure you that it has been an undescribable treasure to me . It is my custom to rise at eight o ' clock , when , after I have had my cup of coffee ,
I immediately proceed to the Rooms , and by acting on a strict methodical principle , I am sure of possessing the full news of the day , reading both the Tory , Whig , and Radical Journals . My own feelings are perfectly neutral with respect to politics ; I only wish to see my country do we 1 , and consider it the bounden duty of all parties to conciliate , support , and amend the errors which may have crept into our Constitution ; and to listen , and alleviate , as far as prudence will allow , to
the voice of the many , and the depressed state of trade . I generally commence my daily labour with the Times , after which , the Chronicle , the Morning Herald , the Advertiser , and the Morning Post , engage my attention . I make it a rule absolute never to resign the paper I am in possession of until I obtain another . These , with the Magazines , occupy me until one o ' clock ; I then proceed home , and partake of my chop , my nap , and an early cup of tea— " still methodical , " you will say : at six o ' clock I return ; by that time my evening amusement is prepared for me in the journals of the
Standard , Globe , Courier , and Sun . In addition to this , I constantly attend the various lectures , given to us by the first professors of the day ; and thus , what with the stores of literature , and the comfort and warmth of the rooms , I may safely say that it is my home , although I feel that my habits and apparent pertinacity create feelings on the part of some persons not of the most friendly description towards your humble servant . Thus ends the brief notice of the life of this strange and unfortunate
individual up to the present period . The jewel we alluded to at the beginning of our article was borrowed , as well as his money , by his treacherous friend , who then , and is , still living in a style of extravagance far beyond his means , and who , in spite of all caution and feelings of honour , has" Framed to himself , by the instruction of his frailty , many deceiving promises of life . " Measure fur Measure .
Interesting Anecdote.
INTERESTING ANECDOTE .
TO THE EDITOR . Sin , —Although T am not a Freemason , nor likely ( from some eventful circumstances ) to become a member of your society;—I have had powerful reasons to admire and profit by what I have seen of its usefulness . The liberality of your periodical impels me to offer the following anecdote , and should you deem it worthy the perusal of your readersI shall feel leasure in the opportunity it will afford me of thus
, p testifying my own approbation of the society , and remain , sir , ( would I could use the happier term Brother , ) Your obedient servant , P . S . " I was a passenger in the lndiaman , in the year 18— , our
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The Mysterious Mr. B.
affection , borrowed largely upon my purse , * and eventually proved himself an unworthy member of our Masonic Society . Previous to this misfortune I had been induced to purchase a share in the R I , being at that time able to afford to live like a gentleman ; and I assure you that it has been an undescribable treasure to me . It is my custom to rise at eight o ' clock , when , after I have had my cup of coffee ,
I immediately proceed to the Rooms , and by acting on a strict methodical principle , I am sure of possessing the full news of the day , reading both the Tory , Whig , and Radical Journals . My own feelings are perfectly neutral with respect to politics ; I only wish to see my country do we 1 , and consider it the bounden duty of all parties to conciliate , support , and amend the errors which may have crept into our Constitution ; and to listen , and alleviate , as far as prudence will allow , to
the voice of the many , and the depressed state of trade . I generally commence my daily labour with the Times , after which , the Chronicle , the Morning Herald , the Advertiser , and the Morning Post , engage my attention . I make it a rule absolute never to resign the paper I am in possession of until I obtain another . These , with the Magazines , occupy me until one o ' clock ; I then proceed home , and partake of my chop , my nap , and an early cup of tea— " still methodical , " you will say : at six o ' clock I return ; by that time my evening amusement is prepared for me in the journals of the
Standard , Globe , Courier , and Sun . In addition to this , I constantly attend the various lectures , given to us by the first professors of the day ; and thus , what with the stores of literature , and the comfort and warmth of the rooms , I may safely say that it is my home , although I feel that my habits and apparent pertinacity create feelings on the part of some persons not of the most friendly description towards your humble servant . Thus ends the brief notice of the life of this strange and unfortunate
individual up to the present period . The jewel we alluded to at the beginning of our article was borrowed , as well as his money , by his treacherous friend , who then , and is , still living in a style of extravagance far beyond his means , and who , in spite of all caution and feelings of honour , has" Framed to himself , by the instruction of his frailty , many deceiving promises of life . " Measure fur Measure .
Interesting Anecdote.
INTERESTING ANECDOTE .
TO THE EDITOR . Sin , —Although T am not a Freemason , nor likely ( from some eventful circumstances ) to become a member of your society;—I have had powerful reasons to admire and profit by what I have seen of its usefulness . The liberality of your periodical impels me to offer the following anecdote , and should you deem it worthy the perusal of your readersI shall feel leasure in the opportunity it will afford me of thus
, p testifying my own approbation of the society , and remain , sir , ( would I could use the happier term Brother , ) Your obedient servant , P . S . " I was a passenger in the lndiaman , in the year 18— , our