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Ireland.
viduals . I have therefore , the highest gratification in stating to you , that there is not now cultivated an Order in Masonry , either in the Old or New World , that is not also cultivated amongst us . After many other observations , tending to promote the good of the Craft , the learned Brother sat down amidst the unanimous expression of genuine Masonic feeling . The Worshiful Master then proposed " The Health of Brother
p George Atkins , " coupling his name with many high and deserved encomiums , for his unwearied exertions in promoting the interest and welfare of the Masonic Orphan Asylum . Brother Atkins returned thanks . Many other toasts , songs , sentiments , & c . were given during the evening ; and at half-past eleven the company broke up , highly pleased at the uninterrupted harmony and brotherly feeling that was
manifested and earned through from the commencement ; confirming in each a determination to adhere unceasingly to those high and virtuous resolves , which are strictly and invariably inculcated by Masonic principles .
Foreign.
FOREIGN .
AMERICA . NEW YORK , NOV . 10 . — " Until now we had encouraged some expectation that the Earl of Durham would have passed through the United States , and there are many of the Masonic Body who felt desirous to address him . It was not , however , expected that a general meeting would have been called , as in the present juncture of affairs there might have arisen some difference of opinion as to the mode of action in a
general assembly—which it was better to prevent . Several States , or as you in England term them Provinces , would eagerly have followed the example , especially Boston and Kentucky . In fact , we have felt much disposed to show to our noble English Brother our sense of his high Masonic character , and to contrast our views of his utility to the Order at large with the supineness of the Canadian Lodges , who appear to have lost the chance of doing some credit to themselves , which would
have afforded them the opportunity of performing an act of justice and respect to one of the most distinguished Masons in the Universe . " BRAZIL . —The Orphan Lodge , No . 616 , commenced its labors on Wednesday , the 28 th ult ., at the residence of Bro , George Last , in the Rua de Matta Cavallos , in this city , under very favorble auspices . The Brethren began to arrive about two o ' clock , and at three the Lodge was opened , and the ceremony of installing the different Officers gone through b Ewbank
y Bro . , the W . M . ; after which the Members sat down to an excellent dinner provided for the occasion . On the removal of the cloth , the health of His Royal Highness the M . W . G . M . was drunk with all that fraternal affection and esteem with which it is universally met with in all climes , where the merits of His Royal Highness are known , either as a man or a Mason . The next toast was Lord Dundas , Pro .-G . M ., followed by that of Lord J . If . Spencer Churchill , Deputy G . M ., and the rest of the Officers of the G . L . of England . Bro . Aranaga , J . W ., in the absence of that worthy
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Ireland.
viduals . I have therefore , the highest gratification in stating to you , that there is not now cultivated an Order in Masonry , either in the Old or New World , that is not also cultivated amongst us . After many other observations , tending to promote the good of the Craft , the learned Brother sat down amidst the unanimous expression of genuine Masonic feeling . The Worshiful Master then proposed " The Health of Brother
p George Atkins , " coupling his name with many high and deserved encomiums , for his unwearied exertions in promoting the interest and welfare of the Masonic Orphan Asylum . Brother Atkins returned thanks . Many other toasts , songs , sentiments , & c . were given during the evening ; and at half-past eleven the company broke up , highly pleased at the uninterrupted harmony and brotherly feeling that was
manifested and earned through from the commencement ; confirming in each a determination to adhere unceasingly to those high and virtuous resolves , which are strictly and invariably inculcated by Masonic principles .
Foreign.
FOREIGN .
AMERICA . NEW YORK , NOV . 10 . — " Until now we had encouraged some expectation that the Earl of Durham would have passed through the United States , and there are many of the Masonic Body who felt desirous to address him . It was not , however , expected that a general meeting would have been called , as in the present juncture of affairs there might have arisen some difference of opinion as to the mode of action in a
general assembly—which it was better to prevent . Several States , or as you in England term them Provinces , would eagerly have followed the example , especially Boston and Kentucky . In fact , we have felt much disposed to show to our noble English Brother our sense of his high Masonic character , and to contrast our views of his utility to the Order at large with the supineness of the Canadian Lodges , who appear to have lost the chance of doing some credit to themselves , which would
have afforded them the opportunity of performing an act of justice and respect to one of the most distinguished Masons in the Universe . " BRAZIL . —The Orphan Lodge , No . 616 , commenced its labors on Wednesday , the 28 th ult ., at the residence of Bro , George Last , in the Rua de Matta Cavallos , in this city , under very favorble auspices . The Brethren began to arrive about two o ' clock , and at three the Lodge was opened , and the ceremony of installing the different Officers gone through b Ewbank
y Bro . , the W . M . ; after which the Members sat down to an excellent dinner provided for the occasion . On the removal of the cloth , the health of His Royal Highness the M . W . G . M . was drunk with all that fraternal affection and esteem with which it is universally met with in all climes , where the merits of His Royal Highness are known , either as a man or a Mason . The next toast was Lord Dundas , Pro .-G . M ., followed by that of Lord J . If . Spencer Churchill , Deputy G . M ., and the rest of the Officers of the G . L . of England . Bro . Aranaga , J . W ., in the absence of that worthy