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Ireland.
iii a paternal manner endeavoured to guide you in the practice of our moral science , which so beautifully exemplifies virtue ; I have been a sort of alchemist in moulding your innate honesty , and welding your congenial spirits in the bonds of brotherly love . I was going to say , that , put in competition with your good opinion , which I prize much , that this splendid gift was mere dross , but the lustre of the present , and its hih polishtempt me to a limentfor once in lifeb
g , pay comp , my , y saying that it is only surpassed by the polished manners of the members of the Victoria Lodge , the urbanity of whose demeanour is invariably marked by the intuitive spirit of gentlemen . " I accept your gift with thankfulness , and am constrained to remark , how appropriately you keep pace with the sober march of intellect , or probably it was intended as a compliment to my habits of temperance , and that you expect I shall establish a temperance tea party amongst
you , even so , I will try to obey . " May the principles of our noble institution be like a pillar of light before you all , to illumine your path through fife , and when it pleases the Great Architect of the Universe to close your earthly career , after a long life of health , peace , and happiness , may he waft your spirits to
everlasting bliss , is the fervent prayer of your truly grateful Brother . " The following is a copy of the inscription : — " Presented by the Brethren of the Masonic Lodge , No . 4 , to Brother Thomas Wright , M . R . C . S . I ., * as a testimony of their fraternal regard for Ms zealous exertions to uphold and extend the sublime order of Freemasonry . A . L . 5836 . A . D . 1836 . " Oct . 13 th . —The original Chapter of Prince Masons entertained the
G . M . at dinner , and so well pleased was he with his company and the good humour that prevailed , that he remained until past twelve . The following , to the air of " Scots wha hae , " is the composition of the late Brother Victor Hervieu , M . D ., Past Master of 141 , who died very suddenly a few years past . He was a Frenchman by birth , but an Irish Mason , and a true Brother in spirit . He was at the time he paid the debt of naturea member of the oriinal Chapter of Prince Masons .
, g Brother Hervieu was also a member of a literary social club in this city , and he was one who proved how much a man may enjoy life and be strictly temperate , of which he was a most exemplary instance . He seldom drunk any beverage but water , and yet he was a most instructive convivial companion , and as warm hearted a Brother as ever existed . T . W .
Brothers bound b y one accord , On whose hearts the light has poured , Welcome to this jovial board , Where all are friends and free . On this charmed and mystic ground , Where we meet in festive round , Never shall a thought be found Akin to enmity .
Truth shall square our actions right , Love and Friendship ' s doctrines bright Masons' hearts shall close unite In peace and harmony .
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Ireland.
iii a paternal manner endeavoured to guide you in the practice of our moral science , which so beautifully exemplifies virtue ; I have been a sort of alchemist in moulding your innate honesty , and welding your congenial spirits in the bonds of brotherly love . I was going to say , that , put in competition with your good opinion , which I prize much , that this splendid gift was mere dross , but the lustre of the present , and its hih polishtempt me to a limentfor once in lifeb
g , pay comp , my , y saying that it is only surpassed by the polished manners of the members of the Victoria Lodge , the urbanity of whose demeanour is invariably marked by the intuitive spirit of gentlemen . " I accept your gift with thankfulness , and am constrained to remark , how appropriately you keep pace with the sober march of intellect , or probably it was intended as a compliment to my habits of temperance , and that you expect I shall establish a temperance tea party amongst
you , even so , I will try to obey . " May the principles of our noble institution be like a pillar of light before you all , to illumine your path through fife , and when it pleases the Great Architect of the Universe to close your earthly career , after a long life of health , peace , and happiness , may he waft your spirits to
everlasting bliss , is the fervent prayer of your truly grateful Brother . " The following is a copy of the inscription : — " Presented by the Brethren of the Masonic Lodge , No . 4 , to Brother Thomas Wright , M . R . C . S . I ., * as a testimony of their fraternal regard for Ms zealous exertions to uphold and extend the sublime order of Freemasonry . A . L . 5836 . A . D . 1836 . " Oct . 13 th . —The original Chapter of Prince Masons entertained the
G . M . at dinner , and so well pleased was he with his company and the good humour that prevailed , that he remained until past twelve . The following , to the air of " Scots wha hae , " is the composition of the late Brother Victor Hervieu , M . D ., Past Master of 141 , who died very suddenly a few years past . He was a Frenchman by birth , but an Irish Mason , and a true Brother in spirit . He was at the time he paid the debt of naturea member of the oriinal Chapter of Prince Masons .
, g Brother Hervieu was also a member of a literary social club in this city , and he was one who proved how much a man may enjoy life and be strictly temperate , of which he was a most exemplary instance . He seldom drunk any beverage but water , and yet he was a most instructive convivial companion , and as warm hearted a Brother as ever existed . T . W .
Brothers bound b y one accord , On whose hearts the light has poured , Welcome to this jovial board , Where all are friends and free . On this charmed and mystic ground , Where we meet in festive round , Never shall a thought be found Akin to enmity .
Truth shall square our actions right , Love and Friendship ' s doctrines bright Masons' hearts shall close unite In peace and harmony .