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Obituary.
when the church was cleared . Since the death of the Marchioness , the workmen and labourers employed at Hatfield-house in completing the recent extensive alterations , about ISO in number , were , by his lordship ' s orders , not allowed to go on with their work in the house , but otherwise employed , the noble marquis at the same time directing that they were to receive their full wages .
I he EARL OF KINGSTON died Oct . 18 , at the family residence , Hullplace , St . John ' s Wood . The late Earl , who was Viscount Kingsborough in the Peerage of Ireland , and Baron Kingston in the Peerage of the United Kingdom , was born the Oth of April , 1771 , and succeeded his father , the second Ear ] , on the 17 th of April 1779 . On the Sth of May , 1794 , his lordship married the Lady Helena Moore , daughter of the -Earl of Mountcashel , and aunt of the present Earl , Lady Jane Peel , wife of the Riht Hon . W . Yates Peeland LadRobinsonbwhom his
g , y ; y lordship has left issue Viscount Kingsborough ( now Earl of Kingston ) , who was born in 1795 . The late Earl was elder Brother of Viscount Lorton . Several noble families are placed in mourning by the death of his lordship . The deceased Earl was Past Grand Warden of the Craft—had served the office of Grand Steward—was , for many years , a member of the Grand Stewards' Lodge , —he was , also , Vice Patron of the schools . Some
years since he was very actively engaged in some Masonic proceedings with the late Brother Daniels , during the meetings in Burr Street . A portrait of his lordship was , for several years , in the Royal Naval Lodge , its removal from which caused some inquiry .
Sept . 18 . —Brother JOHN SWEATMAN , M . D ., ret . 39 ;—he was initiated in the Prince of Wales ' s Lodge , on 20 th June , 1828 ; and was a subscribing member , until his decease . He served as Grand Steward 1831-2 ; joined the St . Thomas ' s March 17 , 1829 , and withdrew in Dec . 1836;—was exalted in Prince of Wales ' s Chapter 1830 , and joined the Chapter , No . 9 , in 1833 ; in both of which he held office . Brother Sweatman was son in-law to the late Mr . Chevalier , was twice married , and left a numerous family . His complaint was dropsy ; he had been frequently tapped ; but was cheerful and resigned to the last .
Br . THOMAS ROBERTS , lately , at Canterbury Place , Walworth , aged 72 years , formerly clerk at the Post Office , Exeter ; he afterwards resided at Burton Bradstock , and presided over the Royal George Lodge , Bridport , with the greatest ability , and is deeply regretted by all that knew him .
Lately , Brother W . NORRIS , upwards of 70 years of age . He was militated 21 st May , 1798 , in the Lodge of Emulation , then No . 12 joined the Grand Stewards ' , in 1800 , —and succeeded his father-in-law , Brother Stephen Clark , ( who died in 1799 ) , as Treasurer of both Lodges . In 1837 , increase of years and consequent infirmity , obliged him to retire , —he was elected an Honorary Member of the Emulation Lodge . An address of condolence from the Brethren ( who put on Masonic
, mourning in respect to his memory ) , has been presented to his esteemed son , Brother S . C . Norris , one of the present Grand Deacons . The Grand Stewards' Lodge presented a handsome Cup and Cover to Brother W . Norris , on his retirement , as a mark of their respect and esteem , for one whose unassuming manners and general conduct ivere remarked by all who knew him . .
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Obituary.
when the church was cleared . Since the death of the Marchioness , the workmen and labourers employed at Hatfield-house in completing the recent extensive alterations , about ISO in number , were , by his lordship ' s orders , not allowed to go on with their work in the house , but otherwise employed , the noble marquis at the same time directing that they were to receive their full wages .
I he EARL OF KINGSTON died Oct . 18 , at the family residence , Hullplace , St . John ' s Wood . The late Earl , who was Viscount Kingsborough in the Peerage of Ireland , and Baron Kingston in the Peerage of the United Kingdom , was born the Oth of April , 1771 , and succeeded his father , the second Ear ] , on the 17 th of April 1779 . On the Sth of May , 1794 , his lordship married the Lady Helena Moore , daughter of the -Earl of Mountcashel , and aunt of the present Earl , Lady Jane Peel , wife of the Riht Hon . W . Yates Peeland LadRobinsonbwhom his
g , y ; y lordship has left issue Viscount Kingsborough ( now Earl of Kingston ) , who was born in 1795 . The late Earl was elder Brother of Viscount Lorton . Several noble families are placed in mourning by the death of his lordship . The deceased Earl was Past Grand Warden of the Craft—had served the office of Grand Steward—was , for many years , a member of the Grand Stewards' Lodge , —he was , also , Vice Patron of the schools . Some
years since he was very actively engaged in some Masonic proceedings with the late Brother Daniels , during the meetings in Burr Street . A portrait of his lordship was , for several years , in the Royal Naval Lodge , its removal from which caused some inquiry .
Sept . 18 . —Brother JOHN SWEATMAN , M . D ., ret . 39 ;—he was initiated in the Prince of Wales ' s Lodge , on 20 th June , 1828 ; and was a subscribing member , until his decease . He served as Grand Steward 1831-2 ; joined the St . Thomas ' s March 17 , 1829 , and withdrew in Dec . 1836;—was exalted in Prince of Wales ' s Chapter 1830 , and joined the Chapter , No . 9 , in 1833 ; in both of which he held office . Brother Sweatman was son in-law to the late Mr . Chevalier , was twice married , and left a numerous family . His complaint was dropsy ; he had been frequently tapped ; but was cheerful and resigned to the last .
Br . THOMAS ROBERTS , lately , at Canterbury Place , Walworth , aged 72 years , formerly clerk at the Post Office , Exeter ; he afterwards resided at Burton Bradstock , and presided over the Royal George Lodge , Bridport , with the greatest ability , and is deeply regretted by all that knew him .
Lately , Brother W . NORRIS , upwards of 70 years of age . He was militated 21 st May , 1798 , in the Lodge of Emulation , then No . 12 joined the Grand Stewards ' , in 1800 , —and succeeded his father-in-law , Brother Stephen Clark , ( who died in 1799 ) , as Treasurer of both Lodges . In 1837 , increase of years and consequent infirmity , obliged him to retire , —he was elected an Honorary Member of the Emulation Lodge . An address of condolence from the Brethren ( who put on Masonic
, mourning in respect to his memory ) , has been presented to his esteemed son , Brother S . C . Norris , one of the present Grand Deacons . The Grand Stewards' Lodge presented a handsome Cup and Cover to Brother W . Norris , on his retirement , as a mark of their respect and esteem , for one whose unassuming manners and general conduct ivere remarked by all who knew him . .