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Ireland.
the summer months , has been placed in the Grand Lodge room . _ His Grace is represented as seated on " the Throne , " and dressed in the jewels , collar , and gauntlets of Masonry . The likeness is excellent , and the countenance expressive of that mingled manliness and benevolence which characterise the M . W . G . M . of Ireland . To the members of the Masonic order , this production of a native artist must prove of much interest ; and we are certain there is not a subscriber who does not
rejoice at the opportunity thus afforded him of testifying towards his person that gratitude and confidence which his Grace has for more than three apprenticeships earned , not only by his mild and attractive manners , but by the practice of those social sympathies which distinguish our Order .
In Dublin , the accession of the elite d / t inonde , mors particularly into " Lodge Fifty , " during the last year has been very great . In Clones County of Fermanagh , warrant No . 790 has been revived by Counsellor Ellis , who has succeeded in fanning into flame the almost expiring embers of Masonry in that town and vicinage . We notice with pleasure the resuscitation of this body , and we have no doubt that , under the auspices of Br . Ellis , it will in clue time have a vrai
semblance to his parent Lotlge , becoming a provincial " Fifty , " as to influence , number , rank , and liberal contributions to the exigencies of our different charities . The officers are , —Hercules Ellis , Lisnaroe , W . M . ;• Alexander Dudgeon , Stirling Lodge , S . W . ; the Hon . Richard Westenra , D . L . and J . P ., Ballyleck House , J . W . ; Richard Jackson , Slacksgrove , S . D . ; Robert Evatt , Mount Lewis , J . D . ; John ThompsonJ . P . GlynchSec . and Treas . ; Rev . Allen MitchellVicar of
, , , Drumsnat , Chaplain ; Rev . W . P . Moore , Principal of Cavan College ; Rev . Charles Walsh , Curate of Clones , & c . & c . It is also reported in the Masonic circles , that many of the influential Brethren are at length aroused from their cheerless apathy , and intend immediately introducing such of the leading nobility and gentry as may express an anxiety to obtain the honours of Freemasonry , and whose introduction , from their characters and standing in society , must prove not only gratifying to
the feelings of the Brethren , but advantageous to the Craft . We sincerely trust this rumour may be well founded , as such means of increasing the undeniable utility of the institution have been too long neglected .
The Grand Lodge of Ireland assembled on the 3 rd of November , when the report of the Committee appointed for the purpose of preparing addresses to the Grand Masters of England and Ireland was received , and their presentation agreed to . Wm . White , Esq ., presided . A subscription is at present open in Dublin for the purpose of raising funds for the purchase of a hall for the general accommodation of the Craft . Contributions for this most desirable object continue to be
received by the Grand Lodge Trustees , Messrs . White , Benson , and Meara . In addition to our recommending the formation of local committees , we would strenuously and respectfully call on the Grand Lodge to imitate the example , and be encouraged by the success of other societies , as it requires , we hope , but energy and well-directed exertion on its part to collect a sufficient sum for the first outlay , it being presumed that no sordid motive will interfere to prejudice the success of this subscription , and that each and every Brother will be prepared , VOL . iji . 4 A
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Ireland.
the summer months , has been placed in the Grand Lodge room . _ His Grace is represented as seated on " the Throne , " and dressed in the jewels , collar , and gauntlets of Masonry . The likeness is excellent , and the countenance expressive of that mingled manliness and benevolence which characterise the M . W . G . M . of Ireland . To the members of the Masonic order , this production of a native artist must prove of much interest ; and we are certain there is not a subscriber who does not
rejoice at the opportunity thus afforded him of testifying towards his person that gratitude and confidence which his Grace has for more than three apprenticeships earned , not only by his mild and attractive manners , but by the practice of those social sympathies which distinguish our Order .
In Dublin , the accession of the elite d / t inonde , mors particularly into " Lodge Fifty , " during the last year has been very great . In Clones County of Fermanagh , warrant No . 790 has been revived by Counsellor Ellis , who has succeeded in fanning into flame the almost expiring embers of Masonry in that town and vicinage . We notice with pleasure the resuscitation of this body , and we have no doubt that , under the auspices of Br . Ellis , it will in clue time have a vrai
semblance to his parent Lotlge , becoming a provincial " Fifty , " as to influence , number , rank , and liberal contributions to the exigencies of our different charities . The officers are , —Hercules Ellis , Lisnaroe , W . M . ;• Alexander Dudgeon , Stirling Lodge , S . W . ; the Hon . Richard Westenra , D . L . and J . P ., Ballyleck House , J . W . ; Richard Jackson , Slacksgrove , S . D . ; Robert Evatt , Mount Lewis , J . D . ; John ThompsonJ . P . GlynchSec . and Treas . ; Rev . Allen MitchellVicar of
, , , Drumsnat , Chaplain ; Rev . W . P . Moore , Principal of Cavan College ; Rev . Charles Walsh , Curate of Clones , & c . & c . It is also reported in the Masonic circles , that many of the influential Brethren are at length aroused from their cheerless apathy , and intend immediately introducing such of the leading nobility and gentry as may express an anxiety to obtain the honours of Freemasonry , and whose introduction , from their characters and standing in society , must prove not only gratifying to
the feelings of the Brethren , but advantageous to the Craft . We sincerely trust this rumour may be well founded , as such means of increasing the undeniable utility of the institution have been too long neglected .
The Grand Lodge of Ireland assembled on the 3 rd of November , when the report of the Committee appointed for the purpose of preparing addresses to the Grand Masters of England and Ireland was received , and their presentation agreed to . Wm . White , Esq ., presided . A subscription is at present open in Dublin for the purpose of raising funds for the purchase of a hall for the general accommodation of the Craft . Contributions for this most desirable object continue to be
received by the Grand Lodge Trustees , Messrs . White , Benson , and Meara . In addition to our recommending the formation of local committees , we would strenuously and respectfully call on the Grand Lodge to imitate the example , and be encouraged by the success of other societies , as it requires , we hope , but energy and well-directed exertion on its part to collect a sufficient sum for the first outlay , it being presumed that no sordid motive will interfere to prejudice the success of this subscription , and that each and every Brother will be prepared , VOL . iji . 4 A