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" "What better theme than Masonry ?" MASONIC SONG . Words by Bro . JAMES STEVENS , P . M . 7 = 0 and 1216 , P . Z . 720 , G . J . O . Mark , W M . 104 Mark , M . P . S . 14 , Sx , Music by Bro . WII . HELM GANZ , Grand Organist , P . M . 433 Org . No . 4 , and of British Chapter 3 No . 8 . GEORGH KKNNINO . 2 , _ . & 4 . Little P . ritain , and 19 S , Fleet-street , London , and 2 . Monument-place , Liverpool . Post-free 25 Stamps .
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Languages . ITATJAN , SPANISH , AND LATIN . BRO . S . C . FAIELLA . is open to an engagement in Schools and private families , or as a Tutor . No objection to the country . Experience io years . References given . Address—36 , SEYMOUR STREET , LIVERPOOL .
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MONEY ! ( CONFIDENTIALLY ADVANCED , in Town V- ^ or Country , to Householders , on their furniture and effects , without remox' . tl or publicity . Stocks , valuable effects , plate , diamonds , watches , funjiturc , pianos , & c , BOUGHT for IiuAIE-_ HIATE CASH , or Advances made thereon without delay . Dry Store-rooms for tlie deposit of furniture and household effects . The highest references given on application to MRS . A COHEN , 130 , Duke-street , ' LIVERPOOL . ( Private Office ) N . B . — Apply personally or by stamped directed envelope .
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Bra . WM . N . S . COPE , T IL IS NOTED 10 / 0 H AT T li R , 3 S , LONDON ROAD , LIVERPOOL , Hosier , & c , at 6 i , London-rond .
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Bro . E . L . HARRIS H : is lately opened THE AMERICAN UNION CAFE AND REFRESHMENT KSTABTJIHHMENT , 44 , Great Charlotte Street , Liverpool . This Cafe stands unrivalled for excellence and style , Wc therefore recommend you to go and rest awhile ; There ' s George's HaU , the Monument , Brown ' s Library and all , The Market and the Theatres , within an easy call . Tea , Cofle , and Chocolate always ready . Refreshments of every description , W . nrs , & c . 44 , GREAT CHARLOTTE STREET .
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THE "LONDON , " Clayton Square , Liverpool , ( Next to Prince of Wales' Theatre ) , IT AS been arranged by Bro . C YIARLES GOSDEN ¦ *¦ ¦*¦ ( late of The Freemasons'Tavern , London ) , for lhe Iinsincssof A RES T A U 11 A N T . Bills of Fare ready from 12 o ' clock noon till 11 . 30 evening . Private Rooms f or Dinners , Suppers , & c . Public and Private Milliard Rooms . TARIFF OF CHARGES MODERATE .
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Mason ' s Hall Tavern , . MASON'S AVENUE , DASINOHALL STREET , CITV . THE above old-established Tavern is NOW OI'EN , newly decorated , by Iiro CHARLES GOSHEN , late Manager of the Freemasons Tavern Company . IWcry accommodation will bc found for I _ odRcs , Chapters , Mark and other decrees . for their Meetings , Dinners , Suppers . & c ., and every attention will bc paid to their comfort and enjoyment by the new -Proprietor .
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Caledonian Hotel , ROBERT STREET , ADELPHI TERRACE , STRAND . GENTLEMEN and Families visiting London will find every accommodation , combined wilh comfort and moderate charges , at the above Hotel . Beds from ss . ; Sitting Rooms front 3 s ; Breakfasts from 2 S . i Table d'Hote fi . 30 , 3 s . 6 d . Every accommodation for Masonic Meetings and Banquet * . A Spacious and Cheerful Codec Room o-ecrlookme- the Tliauies I ' . RO . GEO ROE STATES , Manager .
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HARMONIUMS , SALE OR HIKE , For Lodges , Chapels , Schools and Families , PRICES from £ 4 to . £ 50 . G . GAMP , stS , STANHOPE ST ., MORNINGTON CRESCENT , N . W . Rose Croix Tracing Boards , Five Guineas the Pair . BRO . GEORGE KENNING , LONDON & UVKRPOOL .
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SPORRA NS . No . 1 . —Goat-skin Sporran , with ornament on top .. 5 / 0 No . 2 . —Ditto , „ 2 nd size 5 / 6 No . 3 . —Ditto , same size as No . 1 , with bells and chain ¦ on ornament .. .. .. 7 / 0 No . 4 . —Ditto , same size as No . 2 , with cantle , bells , and chains on ornament .. .. 8 / 6 No . 5 . —Ditto , same size as No . 2 , with cantle , bells , and chains , aud ornament .. .. 9 / 0 No . 6 . —Ditto , same size as No . 2 , with engraved top , cantle , bells , and chains .. .. 11 / 0 BLACK , WHITE OR GREY , AS DESIRED . Au assorted quantity of Badges on Sporrans at prices as above . IN STOCK AT Kenning ' s Military Warehouse , 2 , 3 fc 4 , LITTLE BRITAIN .
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J . E . PETERS , ORNAMENTAL ENGRAVER AND FANCY ENAMELLER , 41 , Clerkenwell Close . Writing , Engraving of every description . Masonic Emblems Engraved or Enamelled ; old Enamelled work repaired ; country orders attended to with dispatch .
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GENTLEMEN'S and BOYS' CLOTHING in all Textures , Fashions , and Prices ; OUTFITS , HOSIERY WATERPROOF-CLOTHING and SHIRTS in Long Cloth Linen , and Shrunk Flannel ; supplied wholesale or retail by GANN , JONES AND CO ., OUTFITT 1 KOMANVFACTURERS , r r , FKNCHURCH-ST
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{ p ^^^ m ^ mm ^^ ^ O co < ^ W ^^^^ S & l 5 C ( O 1 ^^^ 5 ^ S _ T '' ^'' 4 '' B '« r _ l i ' ^ fl _ ri ___ t — DISEASES OF THE LUNGS AND AIR-VESSELSBALSAMIC ^ COUGIi ELIXER . Opiates , Narcotics , and Squills are too often invoked to give relief in Coughs , Colds , and all Pulmonary diseases . Instead of such fallacious remedies , which yield momentary relief at the expense of enfeebling the digestive organs and thus increasing that debility which lies at the rcot of the malady , modem science points tu CROSBY'S BALSAMIC COUGH ELIXER as the true remedy . SELECT TESTIMONIAL . Dr . Rooke , Scarborough , author of the " Anli-I , ancct , " says : "I have repeatedly observed how very rapidly and invariably it subdued cough , pain , and irritation of the chest in cases of Pulmonary Consumption , and 1 can , with the greatest confidence , recommend it as a most valuable adjunct to an otherwise strengthening treatment for this disease . " This medicine , which is free from opium and squills , not only allays the local irritation , but improves digestion and strengthens the constitution Hence it is used with the must signal success in Asthmas , Bronchitis , Consumption , Coughs , Influenza , Night Sweats of Consumption , Quinsy , and all affections of the throat and chest . Sold in bottles at is . od ., 4 s . 6 d . and ns each , b y all respectable Chemists , and wholesale by JArt . AL CKOSHV , Chtiimt , Scarborough . % * Invalids should read Crosby ' s Prize Treatise on "Diseases of the Lungs and Air-Vessels , " a copy of which can be had GKATIS of all Chemists .
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/~* ORNS and BUNIONS . —Hot weather makes ^* - ^ these more than usually troublesome , but BUDDIE'S REMEDY , named from its wonderful efficacy "THE MIKAU'WJVS CI * KF , " will give immediate relief , and effect a speedy cure without pain or inconvenience . Sold in Packets , is . ijjd . each by nior . l Chemists . Or can bc obtained direct from the MANIFACTOKV , 4 S 5 , OXFORD STREET , LONDON . By post 14 stamps .
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YOUNG'S ARNICATED CORN' AND DUN' ' ) N PI . AISTKUS arc the \ K > I ever invent : d fur giving immediate case , and removing those ittinful excrescences . 1 ' nce 6 c . and is . per bow . May be hail of mo ^ c cltcmisK Observe tlie trade niarU . — HY—without which nom are genuine . Be sure and askfor YOUNG'S .
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RUPTURES . —BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT . WHITE ' S Moc-Main LEVER TRUSS f Is allowed by upwards of £ 00 Medical Men to be the most elfectivc invention in the curative treatment ol HERNIA . The use of a steel spring , so oiten hurtful in its effects , is here avoided ; a soil bandage being worn round ihe bodv , while the requisite p-sistin ^ power is supplied by the MOC-MAIN PAD and PATENT LEX KK , lilting with so much ease and closeness that i ( : cannot be detected , and may be worn during sleep . A descriptive circular may be had , and the Truss , which cannot fail to fit , forwarded by post , «» the circumference of the body , two inches below the hips , being sent . o the MANUHACTl'HKK , JIM WHITE , 228 , Piccadilly , London , Jiitc of a Single Truss , 16 s ., ais ., 26 s . 6 d . aud 31 s . 6 d . Postage is . „ of a Double Truss , 31 s . 6 d ., 42 s . and 5 ' js . 6 d . Postage is . 8 d . „ of Umbilical Truss , 42 s . and 52 s . 6 d . Postage is . lod . Post Oflic .: Orders to bc made payable lo J W ' HITK , Post Office , Piccadilly . NEW PA TENT ELASTIC STOCKINGS , KNEECAPS , &* t The material of which these arc made is recommended bv the faculty ; is being peculiarly ELASTIC and COMPKESSUiLfc and the best invention f » r giving efficient and permanent . support in all cases of WEAKNESS , VARICOSE VEINS , & c . Price , 4 s . 6 d „ 7 s . 6 d . , ios . and x 6 s . each . Postage 6 d . SPINAL MACHINES , LEG IRONS , and Every Description of Surgical Appliances . OOIIN WHITE . Mamtfacturtr * aa 3 . PUaxditly Louden .
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"TRUTH MUST PREVAIL . " —Common Sense . Lamps , Baths , Cutlery , Brushes , Fenders and . Fire Iron & i Electroplate and Nickel-Silver Goods , R . D . PARR , General House-Furnishing Ironmongery 42 , BLACKMAN STREET , BOROUGH , OFFERS nothing extraordinary , but REALLY GOOD Articles at fair and reasonable prices . He does not keep an " Immense Stock , " but SUFFICIENTLY LARGE for any person to select front . He does not sell " cheaper than every other house hi the Trade , " but quite as cheap as AM' . A visit will , at all times , bc very mucli appreciated *
Frederick The Great As A Mason
FREDERICK the GREAT as a MASON
Frederick II ., while still a prince , was initiated in Masonry , but never dared , during his father ' s lifetime , to acknowledge the fact . When he ascended the throne , in 1 749 , he founded a lodge at Berlin , to which he . rave the name of " The Three Globes , "
which is now the national mother lodge of Prussia . During the first year of his reign he founded a lodge , of which he held the gavel as Master . This lodge was composed of his most intimate friendsmen of tried loyalty and morality . In the restricted circle of the lodge—composed of but twenty-four
members—was a man who betrayed at once his King , his country , and the Craft , and toward whom Frederick , moved by superhuman generosity , acted as a king and a Mason . General Walrave , a favourite of'the king , and a member of the lodge over which he presided , allowed himself to be
Seduced by the love of money , and opened a correspondence with Vienna to sell Austria the plans of the fortress of Neise , with indications of the mines and their connection with the works . The General was watched , and the first letter he attempted to send was intercepted and taken to Frederick , who
broke the seal , and had before him the occular proof of Walcravc ' s crime . After a long reflection , Frederick arrived at a conclusion , which proves him to have been a true Mason . He called a meeting of the lodge , and delivered an address , in which he spoke with moving eloquence of the duties of every
Mason toward the Craft , his country , and rising from his scat , concluded with these words : "One of the brethren here present , violating at once the laws ofthe Fraternity , his duty to the State , and his obligation , forgetting all sentiments of fidelity towards his Master and his king , has been guilty of
a capital crime . As a king 1 desire to ignore it , as a Master I pardon him , as a brother 1 extend my hand to raise him from his fallen condition , as a man I would forget the past . I only require that he here acknowledge his crime and promise amendment , and all shall remain among ourselves , and will
never be mentioned again . But if he is silent , and will not accept the pardon offered , I give notice that I shall be obliged to quit Ihis lodge for ever , and that as king and chief magistrate ofthe country , I shall be obliged to place him in the hands of justice . " Silence and consternation fell upon the assembly .
and there was no explanation of the king ' s terrible words . Walrave himself did not suspect that his treason had been discovered , and that the words were intended for him . After a brief interval , Frederick repeated v \ hat he had said . Silence followed , A third time he pronounced them , but there was no
response . With tears in his eyes , the king continued : " As a Mason 1 have discharged my dut )\ Unhappily , 1 am forced to the conviction that no Masonic sentiment pervades this small assembly of initiates ; that obligation , fidelity , duty , gratitude , arc impotent to blind men and restrain their
pass ' ons . I shall for the last time proceed to close , and never again will 1 preside . " With due solemnity the closing rites were performed , and then , with uncovered head , the monarch deposited his gavel , hi the ante-room he ordered Gen . Walrave to surrender his sword , and placed him under arrest . He
was subsequently condemned to perpetual imprisonment , in a prison which had previously been constructed under his own supervision . Originally destined for a prison of state , it had been so constructed ' as to ' render escape or suicide impossible . The prisoner , could not even wound himself by
striking his head against the walls , which were padded and covered with black . Walrave passed seven years in this narrow prison , with no light but a faint ray coming from the top of the prison , without books ' , pens , paper or ink , given up to himself and his remorse . No one was allowed to spenk to
him , not even theofheers who took lumhisfood , which lie was obliged to eat without a fork , knife , or spoon . At the end of the seven years he was transferred to another and less terrible prison , where he had a small garden , could breathe the air , and move about .
Here he remained until his death in 1776 , twenty years . Once only Walrave sought pardon by sending the king tlie 89 th l ' salm , to which the king responded by sending in return the ioist . The circumstances here related prevented Frederick from ever again'being present at a Lodge , but he never ceased to be a friend of the Craft , —Landmark *
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Ad00201
" "What better theme than Masonry ?" MASONIC SONG . Words by Bro . JAMES STEVENS , P . M . 7 = 0 and 1216 , P . Z . 720 , G . J . O . Mark , W M . 104 Mark , M . P . S . 14 , Sx , Music by Bro . WII . HELM GANZ , Grand Organist , P . M . 433 Org . No . 4 , and of British Chapter 3 No . 8 . GEORGH KKNNINO . 2 , _ . & 4 . Little P . ritain , and 19 S , Fleet-street , London , and 2 . Monument-place , Liverpool . Post-free 25 Stamps .
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Languages . ITATJAN , SPANISH , AND LATIN . BRO . S . C . FAIELLA . is open to an engagement in Schools and private families , or as a Tutor . No objection to the country . Experience io years . References given . Address—36 , SEYMOUR STREET , LIVERPOOL .
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MONEY ! ( CONFIDENTIALLY ADVANCED , in Town V- ^ or Country , to Householders , on their furniture and effects , without remox' . tl or publicity . Stocks , valuable effects , plate , diamonds , watches , funjiturc , pianos , & c , BOUGHT for IiuAIE-_ HIATE CASH , or Advances made thereon without delay . Dry Store-rooms for tlie deposit of furniture and household effects . The highest references given on application to MRS . A COHEN , 130 , Duke-street , ' LIVERPOOL . ( Private Office ) N . B . — Apply personally or by stamped directed envelope .
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Bra . WM . N . S . COPE , T IL IS NOTED 10 / 0 H AT T li R , 3 S , LONDON ROAD , LIVERPOOL , Hosier , & c , at 6 i , London-rond .
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Bro . E . L . HARRIS H : is lately opened THE AMERICAN UNION CAFE AND REFRESHMENT KSTABTJIHHMENT , 44 , Great Charlotte Street , Liverpool . This Cafe stands unrivalled for excellence and style , Wc therefore recommend you to go and rest awhile ; There ' s George's HaU , the Monument , Brown ' s Library and all , The Market and the Theatres , within an easy call . Tea , Cofle , and Chocolate always ready . Refreshments of every description , W . nrs , & c . 44 , GREAT CHARLOTTE STREET .
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THE "LONDON , " Clayton Square , Liverpool , ( Next to Prince of Wales' Theatre ) , IT AS been arranged by Bro . C YIARLES GOSDEN ¦ *¦ ¦*¦ ( late of The Freemasons'Tavern , London ) , for lhe Iinsincssof A RES T A U 11 A N T . Bills of Fare ready from 12 o ' clock noon till 11 . 30 evening . Private Rooms f or Dinners , Suppers , & c . Public and Private Milliard Rooms . TARIFF OF CHARGES MODERATE .
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Mason ' s Hall Tavern , . MASON'S AVENUE , DASINOHALL STREET , CITV . THE above old-established Tavern is NOW OI'EN , newly decorated , by Iiro CHARLES GOSHEN , late Manager of the Freemasons Tavern Company . IWcry accommodation will bc found for I _ odRcs , Chapters , Mark and other decrees . for their Meetings , Dinners , Suppers . & c ., and every attention will bc paid to their comfort and enjoyment by the new -Proprietor .
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Caledonian Hotel , ROBERT STREET , ADELPHI TERRACE , STRAND . GENTLEMEN and Families visiting London will find every accommodation , combined wilh comfort and moderate charges , at the above Hotel . Beds from ss . ; Sitting Rooms front 3 s ; Breakfasts from 2 S . i Table d'Hote fi . 30 , 3 s . 6 d . Every accommodation for Masonic Meetings and Banquet * . A Spacious and Cheerful Codec Room o-ecrlookme- the Tliauies I ' . RO . GEO ROE STATES , Manager .
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HARMONIUMS , SALE OR HIKE , For Lodges , Chapels , Schools and Families , PRICES from £ 4 to . £ 50 . G . GAMP , stS , STANHOPE ST ., MORNINGTON CRESCENT , N . W . Rose Croix Tracing Boards , Five Guineas the Pair . BRO . GEORGE KENNING , LONDON & UVKRPOOL .
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SPORRA NS . No . 1 . —Goat-skin Sporran , with ornament on top .. 5 / 0 No . 2 . —Ditto , „ 2 nd size 5 / 6 No . 3 . —Ditto , same size as No . 1 , with bells and chain ¦ on ornament .. .. .. 7 / 0 No . 4 . —Ditto , same size as No . 2 , with cantle , bells , and chains on ornament .. .. 8 / 6 No . 5 . —Ditto , same size as No . 2 , with cantle , bells , and chains , aud ornament .. .. 9 / 0 No . 6 . —Ditto , same size as No . 2 , with engraved top , cantle , bells , and chains .. .. 11 / 0 BLACK , WHITE OR GREY , AS DESIRED . Au assorted quantity of Badges on Sporrans at prices as above . IN STOCK AT Kenning ' s Military Warehouse , 2 , 3 fc 4 , LITTLE BRITAIN .
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J . E . PETERS , ORNAMENTAL ENGRAVER AND FANCY ENAMELLER , 41 , Clerkenwell Close . Writing , Engraving of every description . Masonic Emblems Engraved or Enamelled ; old Enamelled work repaired ; country orders attended to with dispatch .
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GENTLEMEN'S and BOYS' CLOTHING in all Textures , Fashions , and Prices ; OUTFITS , HOSIERY WATERPROOF-CLOTHING and SHIRTS in Long Cloth Linen , and Shrunk Flannel ; supplied wholesale or retail by GANN , JONES AND CO ., OUTFITT 1 KOMANVFACTURERS , r r , FKNCHURCH-ST
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{ p ^^^ m ^ mm ^^ ^ O co < ^ W ^^^^ S & l 5 C ( O 1 ^^^ 5 ^ S _ T '' ^'' 4 '' B '« r _ l i ' ^ fl _ ri ___ t — DISEASES OF THE LUNGS AND AIR-VESSELSBALSAMIC ^ COUGIi ELIXER . Opiates , Narcotics , and Squills are too often invoked to give relief in Coughs , Colds , and all Pulmonary diseases . Instead of such fallacious remedies , which yield momentary relief at the expense of enfeebling the digestive organs and thus increasing that debility which lies at the rcot of the malady , modem science points tu CROSBY'S BALSAMIC COUGH ELIXER as the true remedy . SELECT TESTIMONIAL . Dr . Rooke , Scarborough , author of the " Anli-I , ancct , " says : "I have repeatedly observed how very rapidly and invariably it subdued cough , pain , and irritation of the chest in cases of Pulmonary Consumption , and 1 can , with the greatest confidence , recommend it as a most valuable adjunct to an otherwise strengthening treatment for this disease . " This medicine , which is free from opium and squills , not only allays the local irritation , but improves digestion and strengthens the constitution Hence it is used with the must signal success in Asthmas , Bronchitis , Consumption , Coughs , Influenza , Night Sweats of Consumption , Quinsy , and all affections of the throat and chest . Sold in bottles at is . od ., 4 s . 6 d . and ns each , b y all respectable Chemists , and wholesale by JArt . AL CKOSHV , Chtiimt , Scarborough . % * Invalids should read Crosby ' s Prize Treatise on "Diseases of the Lungs and Air-Vessels , " a copy of which can be had GKATIS of all Chemists .
Ad00214
/~* ORNS and BUNIONS . —Hot weather makes ^* - ^ these more than usually troublesome , but BUDDIE'S REMEDY , named from its wonderful efficacy "THE MIKAU'WJVS CI * KF , " will give immediate relief , and effect a speedy cure without pain or inconvenience . Sold in Packets , is . ijjd . each by nior . l Chemists . Or can bc obtained direct from the MANIFACTOKV , 4 S 5 , OXFORD STREET , LONDON . By post 14 stamps .
Ad00215
YOUNG'S ARNICATED CORN' AND DUN' ' ) N PI . AISTKUS arc the \ K > I ever invent : d fur giving immediate case , and removing those ittinful excrescences . 1 ' nce 6 c . and is . per bow . May be hail of mo ^ c cltcmisK Observe tlie trade niarU . — HY—without which nom are genuine . Be sure and askfor YOUNG'S .
Ad00216
RUPTURES . —BY ROYAL LETTERS PATENT . WHITE ' S Moc-Main LEVER TRUSS f Is allowed by upwards of £ 00 Medical Men to be the most elfectivc invention in the curative treatment ol HERNIA . The use of a steel spring , so oiten hurtful in its effects , is here avoided ; a soil bandage being worn round ihe bodv , while the requisite p-sistin ^ power is supplied by the MOC-MAIN PAD and PATENT LEX KK , lilting with so much ease and closeness that i ( : cannot be detected , and may be worn during sleep . A descriptive circular may be had , and the Truss , which cannot fail to fit , forwarded by post , «» the circumference of the body , two inches below the hips , being sent . o the MANUHACTl'HKK , JIM WHITE , 228 , Piccadilly , London , Jiitc of a Single Truss , 16 s ., ais ., 26 s . 6 d . aud 31 s . 6 d . Postage is . „ of a Double Truss , 31 s . 6 d ., 42 s . and 5 ' js . 6 d . Postage is . 8 d . „ of Umbilical Truss , 42 s . and 52 s . 6 d . Postage is . lod . Post Oflic .: Orders to bc made payable lo J W ' HITK , Post Office , Piccadilly . NEW PA TENT ELASTIC STOCKINGS , KNEECAPS , &* t The material of which these arc made is recommended bv the faculty ; is being peculiarly ELASTIC and COMPKESSUiLfc and the best invention f » r giving efficient and permanent . support in all cases of WEAKNESS , VARICOSE VEINS , & c . Price , 4 s . 6 d „ 7 s . 6 d . , ios . and x 6 s . each . Postage 6 d . SPINAL MACHINES , LEG IRONS , and Every Description of Surgical Appliances . OOIIN WHITE . Mamtfacturtr * aa 3 . PUaxditly Louden .
Ad00217
"TRUTH MUST PREVAIL . " —Common Sense . Lamps , Baths , Cutlery , Brushes , Fenders and . Fire Iron & i Electroplate and Nickel-Silver Goods , R . D . PARR , General House-Furnishing Ironmongery 42 , BLACKMAN STREET , BOROUGH , OFFERS nothing extraordinary , but REALLY GOOD Articles at fair and reasonable prices . He does not keep an " Immense Stock , " but SUFFICIENTLY LARGE for any person to select front . He does not sell " cheaper than every other house hi the Trade , " but quite as cheap as AM' . A visit will , at all times , bc very mucli appreciated *
Frederick The Great As A Mason
FREDERICK the GREAT as a MASON
Frederick II ., while still a prince , was initiated in Masonry , but never dared , during his father ' s lifetime , to acknowledge the fact . When he ascended the throne , in 1 749 , he founded a lodge at Berlin , to which he . rave the name of " The Three Globes , "
which is now the national mother lodge of Prussia . During the first year of his reign he founded a lodge , of which he held the gavel as Master . This lodge was composed of his most intimate friendsmen of tried loyalty and morality . In the restricted circle of the lodge—composed of but twenty-four
members—was a man who betrayed at once his King , his country , and the Craft , and toward whom Frederick , moved by superhuman generosity , acted as a king and a Mason . General Walrave , a favourite of'the king , and a member of the lodge over which he presided , allowed himself to be
Seduced by the love of money , and opened a correspondence with Vienna to sell Austria the plans of the fortress of Neise , with indications of the mines and their connection with the works . The General was watched , and the first letter he attempted to send was intercepted and taken to Frederick , who
broke the seal , and had before him the occular proof of Walcravc ' s crime . After a long reflection , Frederick arrived at a conclusion , which proves him to have been a true Mason . He called a meeting of the lodge , and delivered an address , in which he spoke with moving eloquence of the duties of every
Mason toward the Craft , his country , and rising from his scat , concluded with these words : "One of the brethren here present , violating at once the laws ofthe Fraternity , his duty to the State , and his obligation , forgetting all sentiments of fidelity towards his Master and his king , has been guilty of
a capital crime . As a king 1 desire to ignore it , as a Master I pardon him , as a brother 1 extend my hand to raise him from his fallen condition , as a man I would forget the past . I only require that he here acknowledge his crime and promise amendment , and all shall remain among ourselves , and will
never be mentioned again . But if he is silent , and will not accept the pardon offered , I give notice that I shall be obliged to quit Ihis lodge for ever , and that as king and chief magistrate ofthe country , I shall be obliged to place him in the hands of justice . " Silence and consternation fell upon the assembly .
and there was no explanation of the king ' s terrible words . Walrave himself did not suspect that his treason had been discovered , and that the words were intended for him . After a brief interval , Frederick repeated v \ hat he had said . Silence followed , A third time he pronounced them , but there was no
response . With tears in his eyes , the king continued : " As a Mason 1 have discharged my dut )\ Unhappily , 1 am forced to the conviction that no Masonic sentiment pervades this small assembly of initiates ; that obligation , fidelity , duty , gratitude , arc impotent to blind men and restrain their
pass ' ons . I shall for the last time proceed to close , and never again will 1 preside . " With due solemnity the closing rites were performed , and then , with uncovered head , the monarch deposited his gavel , hi the ante-room he ordered Gen . Walrave to surrender his sword , and placed him under arrest . He
was subsequently condemned to perpetual imprisonment , in a prison which had previously been constructed under his own supervision . Originally destined for a prison of state , it had been so constructed ' as to ' render escape or suicide impossible . The prisoner , could not even wound himself by
striking his head against the walls , which were padded and covered with black . Walrave passed seven years in this narrow prison , with no light but a faint ray coming from the top of the prison , without books ' , pens , paper or ink , given up to himself and his remorse . No one was allowed to spenk to
him , not even theofheers who took lumhisfood , which lie was obliged to eat without a fork , knife , or spoon . At the end of the seven years he was transferred to another and less terrible prison , where he had a small garden , could breathe the air , and move about .
Here he remained until his death in 1776 , twenty years . Once only Walrave sought pardon by sending the king tlie 89 th l ' salm , to which the king responded by sending in return the ioist . The circumstances here related prevented Frederick from ever again'being present at a Lodge , but he never ceased to be a friend of the Craft , —Landmark *