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unwary Masons from the country , by opening a betting-office in the immediate vicinity of the Freemasons' Tavern , which they dignified with the title of " The Masonic Betting-Office , " having Masonic emblems and devices painted and gilt on their plate-glass windows . He ( tho R . W .. P . G . M . ) had taken some pains to endeavour to ascertain who were the managing men of the concern , and he had , as well as others , who had been earnest in the same endeavour , come to the conclusion that there was not a Freemason among them , but that they were a set of sharpers , who ought to be publicly exposed .
LANCASHIRE , LIVERPOOL . —On Wednesday , September 1 , at the Royal Hotel , Dale-street , a number of learned and distinguished Brethren , Companions of the Lodges and Chapters of Liverpool and Birkenhead , assembled to present a Past PrincipaLjChief ' s jewel to Brother Lowry , on his going abroad , as a mark of their high appreciation of his Masonic accomplishments and virtues , and as a memento of their paternal affection . After partaking of an excellent repastthe usual loyal toasts were drunkwhen the object of
, , the meeting was opened by the following address being given by Brother John Molineux , P . Prov . G . Dir . of Cer ., West Lancashire ; P . Mr . of 35 , 226 , 263 and 368 ; P . Z . of the Jerusalem Chapter 35 ; also of the Chapter of Liverpool 368 ; K . Com . of Masonic K . T ., England and Wales , & c .:
—Brother Lowry , —Eleven years have elapsed since you joined the Masonic Brethren in this town . During this time you have endeared yourself to the Brotherhood , by your readiness over to aid them individually as men , and collectively as Brethren . Few have been equally assiduous to qualify themselves as conductors of the various works in the Craft—few have been equally assiduous to fulfil tho duties of Brethren of all grades who have been unavoidably absent from their several chairs , and no one has sm-passed you in j-our efforts to share your acquirements with those whose ambition , and their desire to make themselves useful in the Order , have led them to seek your instruction . With much
pain we loam that you are about to leave this part of the world . It may be that some other may arise and step into your place of vailed usefulness ; but wo fear that it may not be that your successor will supply j'our place with so little affectation of superiority . Many of your Brethren and Companions , "" desirous to acknowledge and to reward your zeal and activity , " have contributed to furnish you with a Testimonial of your accomplishments and of your services . This Past Princiijal Chief s Jewel , formed of pure gold , and ornamented with precious stones , isa very significant exponent of your Brethren and Companions ' affectionate appreciations . It is sterling in its matter and in its manner ; ancl if
it fail to substantiate a good picture of their estimation , the inscription may not inadequately supply the deficiency . " Presented to Brother Lowry , P . M . of the Lodge of Sincerity , No . 368 , and P . M . E . Z . of the Chapter of Liverpool , by the Brethren and Companions of the Lodges and Chapters of Liverpool and Birkenhead , as a token of their hi gh appreciation of his Masonic accomplishments , zeal , and activity , and as a memento of thoir Fraternal affection . Liverpool , September 1 st , 1852 . " The good feeling of your Brethren and Companions thus evinced , is a sufficient guarantee that them best wishes for your healthhappinessand
prospe-, , rity will accompany you into whatever country Providence may choose for your residence . The Book of tho Constitxvfcions of the Grand Lodge of England , published in the year 1723 , clearly shows that the Name and the doctrines of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ were then interwoven with Freemasonry ; and that the " peculiar system of morality , which is veiled in allegory , and illustrated by symbols , " was considered as merely the handmaid to Christianity . It is provided , too , that no future Grand Lodge should have tho power to remove the ancient landmarks . Although tho sac-rod Volume- informs us that there is no other name bv which wo can be saved , yet in these days the name
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unwary Masons from the country , by opening a betting-office in the immediate vicinity of the Freemasons' Tavern , which they dignified with the title of " The Masonic Betting-Office , " having Masonic emblems and devices painted and gilt on their plate-glass windows . He ( tho R . W .. P . G . M . ) had taken some pains to endeavour to ascertain who were the managing men of the concern , and he had , as well as others , who had been earnest in the same endeavour , come to the conclusion that there was not a Freemason among them , but that they were a set of sharpers , who ought to be publicly exposed .
LANCASHIRE , LIVERPOOL . —On Wednesday , September 1 , at the Royal Hotel , Dale-street , a number of learned and distinguished Brethren , Companions of the Lodges and Chapters of Liverpool and Birkenhead , assembled to present a Past PrincipaLjChief ' s jewel to Brother Lowry , on his going abroad , as a mark of their high appreciation of his Masonic accomplishments and virtues , and as a memento of their paternal affection . After partaking of an excellent repastthe usual loyal toasts were drunkwhen the object of
, , the meeting was opened by the following address being given by Brother John Molineux , P . Prov . G . Dir . of Cer ., West Lancashire ; P . Mr . of 35 , 226 , 263 and 368 ; P . Z . of the Jerusalem Chapter 35 ; also of the Chapter of Liverpool 368 ; K . Com . of Masonic K . T ., England and Wales , & c .:
—Brother Lowry , —Eleven years have elapsed since you joined the Masonic Brethren in this town . During this time you have endeared yourself to the Brotherhood , by your readiness over to aid them individually as men , and collectively as Brethren . Few have been equally assiduous to qualify themselves as conductors of the various works in the Craft—few have been equally assiduous to fulfil tho duties of Brethren of all grades who have been unavoidably absent from their several chairs , and no one has sm-passed you in j-our efforts to share your acquirements with those whose ambition , and their desire to make themselves useful in the Order , have led them to seek your instruction . With much
pain we loam that you are about to leave this part of the world . It may be that some other may arise and step into your place of vailed usefulness ; but wo fear that it may not be that your successor will supply j'our place with so little affectation of superiority . Many of your Brethren and Companions , "" desirous to acknowledge and to reward your zeal and activity , " have contributed to furnish you with a Testimonial of your accomplishments and of your services . This Past Princiijal Chief s Jewel , formed of pure gold , and ornamented with precious stones , isa very significant exponent of your Brethren and Companions ' affectionate appreciations . It is sterling in its matter and in its manner ; ancl if
it fail to substantiate a good picture of their estimation , the inscription may not inadequately supply the deficiency . " Presented to Brother Lowry , P . M . of the Lodge of Sincerity , No . 368 , and P . M . E . Z . of the Chapter of Liverpool , by the Brethren and Companions of the Lodges and Chapters of Liverpool and Birkenhead , as a token of their hi gh appreciation of his Masonic accomplishments , zeal , and activity , and as a memento of thoir Fraternal affection . Liverpool , September 1 st , 1852 . " The good feeling of your Brethren and Companions thus evinced , is a sufficient guarantee that them best wishes for your healthhappinessand
prospe-, , rity will accompany you into whatever country Providence may choose for your residence . The Book of tho Constitxvfcions of the Grand Lodge of England , published in the year 1723 , clearly shows that the Name and the doctrines of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ were then interwoven with Freemasonry ; and that the " peculiar system of morality , which is veiled in allegory , and illustrated by symbols , " was considered as merely the handmaid to Christianity . It is provided , too , that no future Grand Lodge should have tho power to remove the ancient landmarks . Although tho sac-rod Volume- informs us that there is no other name bv which wo can be saved , yet in these days the name