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Brother , G . Malmgren , S . W ., proposed the health of Bro . J . Ewbank , W . M . of the Lodge , which was received with great satisfaction ; and Bro . Ewbank returned thanks in a short speech . After the health of the S . and J . Wardens , and other officers of the Lodge , had been drank , the W . M . proposed the health of that indefatigable Brother , and excellent man , Laurence Thompson ( W . M . of the Caveac Lodge , No . 20 S , at Hammersmith ) and many thanks for his kind exertions in our behalf .
The Aged Masons' Asylum was the theme of approbation ; and , ere long , we hope to give proof of our good opinion of it . The evening was occasionally enlivened by some excellent songs by Bro . J . T . Thomas , Secretary of the Lodge ; also , by Bros . Last , Mills , Ballard , & c , and about ten o ' clock the Brethren separated , highly delighted with this their first essay at Masonry in Brazil . HOB ART TOWNJune 25 . —The festival of St . John the Baptist
fall-, ing on Sunday , it was observed on Monday last with great rejoicing . The first Masonic procession in this island took place , and was numerously and respectably attended , and but for the uncomfortable state of the weather , and other circumstances , would have been much more so . The fine band of the 21 st regiment Royal Scotch Fusileers , attended both the procession and the festival . The Rev . Mr . Bedford delivered a very able discourse on the subject of charity . The streets
through which the procession passed , and the church , were crowded to an extent greater than on any former public occasion . The utmost order and regularity prevailed throughout , and the whole reflects the highest credit upon au concerned . The festival was held at Mezger ' s , the great room of which was crowded to its utmost capacity . The entertainment was of the most splendid description , and the proceeds are very handsomely presented by Mr . Mezger to the Masonic
Benevolent Fund . While Masonry thus flourishes in this remote part of the world , it is in the highest favour in Britain . We observe that the Aged Mason ' s Asylum has passed the Rubicon , and by the exertions of its highly honored supporters , promises to become the happy home of those who deserve well of the Order .
MONTEGO BAY , JAMAICA—To the Editor . —The Members of the Friendly Lodge , No . 539 , Provincial , No . 7 , held in this town , having subscribed for the purchase of , and obtained a piece of plate , in testimony of the individual regard and fraternal esteem in which they hold their much respected friend and Brother , the Worshipful Barnett Isaacs , Past Master of the Lodge—a deputation , consisting of the Installed Officers for the present year , the Worshipful Past Masters , with the
Senior and Junior Members of the Lodge , proceeded on the 10 th of May last , agreeably to appointment , to the residence of that gentleman ( who was attended by several personal friends ) , and presented to him , in proper form , a highly-wrought , valuable Silver Vase , formed after the Etruscan model ; it is a beautiful specimen of art . On the top is a knob or handle , formed as a simple flower , with corolla and leaves of the convolvulus species . The edge of the top is surrounded by a wreath of
oak , with acorns :: the handles are elegantly formed and threaded ; the swell at the bottom is chased with water leaves , and contrast finely with the burnished silver on the bowl of the cup . On one side is a suitable inscription ; on the reverse , are the Masonic Arms , neatly chased , matted , and beautifully engraved . Altogether it is a highly handsome offering , which was rendered of much greater value , by being accompa-VOL . v . 3 Y
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Foreign.
Brother , G . Malmgren , S . W ., proposed the health of Bro . J . Ewbank , W . M . of the Lodge , which was received with great satisfaction ; and Bro . Ewbank returned thanks in a short speech . After the health of the S . and J . Wardens , and other officers of the Lodge , had been drank , the W . M . proposed the health of that indefatigable Brother , and excellent man , Laurence Thompson ( W . M . of the Caveac Lodge , No . 20 S , at Hammersmith ) and many thanks for his kind exertions in our behalf .
The Aged Masons' Asylum was the theme of approbation ; and , ere long , we hope to give proof of our good opinion of it . The evening was occasionally enlivened by some excellent songs by Bro . J . T . Thomas , Secretary of the Lodge ; also , by Bros . Last , Mills , Ballard , & c , and about ten o ' clock the Brethren separated , highly delighted with this their first essay at Masonry in Brazil . HOB ART TOWNJune 25 . —The festival of St . John the Baptist
fall-, ing on Sunday , it was observed on Monday last with great rejoicing . The first Masonic procession in this island took place , and was numerously and respectably attended , and but for the uncomfortable state of the weather , and other circumstances , would have been much more so . The fine band of the 21 st regiment Royal Scotch Fusileers , attended both the procession and the festival . The Rev . Mr . Bedford delivered a very able discourse on the subject of charity . The streets
through which the procession passed , and the church , were crowded to an extent greater than on any former public occasion . The utmost order and regularity prevailed throughout , and the whole reflects the highest credit upon au concerned . The festival was held at Mezger ' s , the great room of which was crowded to its utmost capacity . The entertainment was of the most splendid description , and the proceeds are very handsomely presented by Mr . Mezger to the Masonic
Benevolent Fund . While Masonry thus flourishes in this remote part of the world , it is in the highest favour in Britain . We observe that the Aged Mason ' s Asylum has passed the Rubicon , and by the exertions of its highly honored supporters , promises to become the happy home of those who deserve well of the Order .
MONTEGO BAY , JAMAICA—To the Editor . —The Members of the Friendly Lodge , No . 539 , Provincial , No . 7 , held in this town , having subscribed for the purchase of , and obtained a piece of plate , in testimony of the individual regard and fraternal esteem in which they hold their much respected friend and Brother , the Worshipful Barnett Isaacs , Past Master of the Lodge—a deputation , consisting of the Installed Officers for the present year , the Worshipful Past Masters , with the
Senior and Junior Members of the Lodge , proceeded on the 10 th of May last , agreeably to appointment , to the residence of that gentleman ( who was attended by several personal friends ) , and presented to him , in proper form , a highly-wrought , valuable Silver Vase , formed after the Etruscan model ; it is a beautiful specimen of art . On the top is a knob or handle , formed as a simple flower , with corolla and leaves of the convolvulus species . The edge of the top is surrounded by a wreath of
oak , with acorns :: the handles are elegantly formed and threaded ; the swell at the bottom is chased with water leaves , and contrast finely with the burnished silver on the bowl of the cup . On one side is a suitable inscription ; on the reverse , are the Masonic Arms , neatly chased , matted , and beautifully engraved . Altogether it is a highly handsome offering , which was rendered of much greater value , by being accompa-VOL . v . 3 Y