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Masonic Numismatics.
in every respect from any of those previously recorded , and is , in fact , quite a new and independent impression , though decidedly inferior to those of 1794-5 , and but a poor copy of Brother Sketchley ' s , of Birmingham . It appears to have entirely
escaped the observations of any Masonic student who has been in the habit of making known his discoveries in our Masonic magazines ( either at home or abroad ) , and its value as a curiosity is therefore far more than that of the ordinary Tokens . HOAV far this country Avas the richer for its issue it is noAV difficult to say ,
though the inscription around the arms on the obverse , " Pro Bono Publico , " might lead us to suppose they Avere manufactured solely for benevolent purposes ! On turning to the reverse , hoAvever , that notion is dispelled , as the coin evidently did duty for a
" Masonic Penny , 1795 . " So , in the absence of other evidence , Ave must assume that W . Lutwyche means us to understand that Freemasonry , represented by its " Coat of Arms , " is in any country a society which promotes the weal of the nation . The Illustration ( Fig . 4 ) of this Token completes our Masonic Numismatics , No . 1 .
The Enchanted Isle Of The Sea.
THE ENCHANTED ISLE OF THE SEA .
A Fairy Tale . BY SAVARICUS . PART II .
HERB pyramids and obelisks Were Avreathed by climbing floAvors , Whose opening petals Avere arranged To mark the passing hours . It Avas high noon on the plateau When child and guide arrived ; The to this
journey resting-place Had nicely been contrived . Two guards , Avith monster head and hands , Stood by a massive gate , Niche-like let in the rock ' s steep side , A boulder smooth and great .
The Enchanted Isle Of The Sea.
The guards a low obeisance made , The boulder rolled aside , And through the portal , passed the car , To court-yard Availed and Avide . Salute of gongs and music ' s strains Made all the place resound
; The car brought up before a door Of silver jeAvelled round . The door evanished from the sight , The light of love shone forth ; With quick ' ning poAvorit touched tho heart Of her of modest Avorth .
The fascinated visitor , O ' ei'Avhelmed Avith strange delight , Was led by the Ambassadress To scenes of beauty bright . The Enchanted Hall of Amphitrite , Tho maiden now received , And music SAveetly ravishing The eye ( by ear ) relieved .
The hall so dazzling Avhite appeared Of Alabaster made , In shape rotund , Avhilst arch on arch Were endlessly arrayed . Aud in the centre , gushingly , A fount of perfume played , Whose crystal drops , like lustres bright The rainbow rays pourtrayed .
The cupola—magnificent , Artisticly enchased—With sapphires and large emeralds Was exquisitely graced . And from the centre , pendantly , A ruby , like Ceylon ' s , Flashed ruddish rays so firefully—More brilliant than the suns .
Around the Hall the maid was led , Then came a rushing sound , The fairy place appeared to be Fast sinking in the ground . The Enchanted Island of the Sea Itself Avas going down , And Avhere it just so lately stood Tho AA'aves but foam and froAvn .
The rushing of the Avaters ceased , Then ev ' rythmg Avas stilled , And soon Avere heard melodious sounds That through her bosom thrilled . The fairy guide noAV softly said , " My mission ' s nearly o'er , " And led the willing maid across The archetypal floor .
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Masonic Numismatics.
in every respect from any of those previously recorded , and is , in fact , quite a new and independent impression , though decidedly inferior to those of 1794-5 , and but a poor copy of Brother Sketchley ' s , of Birmingham . It appears to have entirely
escaped the observations of any Masonic student who has been in the habit of making known his discoveries in our Masonic magazines ( either at home or abroad ) , and its value as a curiosity is therefore far more than that of the ordinary Tokens . HOAV far this country Avas the richer for its issue it is noAV difficult to say ,
though the inscription around the arms on the obverse , " Pro Bono Publico , " might lead us to suppose they Avere manufactured solely for benevolent purposes ! On turning to the reverse , hoAvever , that notion is dispelled , as the coin evidently did duty for a
" Masonic Penny , 1795 . " So , in the absence of other evidence , Ave must assume that W . Lutwyche means us to understand that Freemasonry , represented by its " Coat of Arms , " is in any country a society which promotes the weal of the nation . The Illustration ( Fig . 4 ) of this Token completes our Masonic Numismatics , No . 1 .
The Enchanted Isle Of The Sea.
THE ENCHANTED ISLE OF THE SEA .
A Fairy Tale . BY SAVARICUS . PART II .
HERB pyramids and obelisks Were Avreathed by climbing floAvors , Whose opening petals Avere arranged To mark the passing hours . It Avas high noon on the plateau When child and guide arrived ; The to this
journey resting-place Had nicely been contrived . Two guards , Avith monster head and hands , Stood by a massive gate , Niche-like let in the rock ' s steep side , A boulder smooth and great .
The Enchanted Isle Of The Sea.
The guards a low obeisance made , The boulder rolled aside , And through the portal , passed the car , To court-yard Availed and Avide . Salute of gongs and music ' s strains Made all the place resound
; The car brought up before a door Of silver jeAvelled round . The door evanished from the sight , The light of love shone forth ; With quick ' ning poAvorit touched tho heart Of her of modest Avorth .
The fascinated visitor , O ' ei'Avhelmed Avith strange delight , Was led by the Ambassadress To scenes of beauty bright . The Enchanted Hall of Amphitrite , Tho maiden now received , And music SAveetly ravishing The eye ( by ear ) relieved .
The hall so dazzling Avhite appeared Of Alabaster made , In shape rotund , Avhilst arch on arch Were endlessly arrayed . Aud in the centre , gushingly , A fount of perfume played , Whose crystal drops , like lustres bright The rainbow rays pourtrayed .
The cupola—magnificent , Artisticly enchased—With sapphires and large emeralds Was exquisitely graced . And from the centre , pendantly , A ruby , like Ceylon ' s , Flashed ruddish rays so firefully—More brilliant than the suns .
Around the Hall the maid was led , Then came a rushing sound , The fairy place appeared to be Fast sinking in the ground . The Enchanted Island of the Sea Itself Avas going down , And Avhere it just so lately stood Tho AA'aves but foam and froAvn .
The rushing of the Avaters ceased , Then ev ' rythmg Avas stilled , And soon Avere heard melodious sounds That through her bosom thrilled . The fairy guide noAV softly said , " My mission ' s nearly o'er , " And led the willing maid across The archetypal floor .