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Masonic Reminiscences.

who follow what the world deems a worthier calling , and more virtuous pursuits . " Having read the letter , Mary calmly seated herself by her husband ' s side , and placing her hand in his , said , " Maurice , ever since our tiny hands entwined in infancy ' s free sports , and long ere

our young hearts knew aught of love , save such as binds a fond ^ brother to his favourite sister , your will to me was law ; your wildest wish found quick response in my devoted heart . As we grey ^ up in years , and in affection , I still was happy to wear the willing chains of sweet submission to your riper judgment ; when in the paroxysm of bleeding pride , in the burning consciousness of crushed

innocence you vowedto lead this life of lawlessfreedom , and vainly hoped to wrest from unjust rulers the rusted sword of justice , and make it pure again , so that it should fall upon the neck of the wrong doer , and on his alone—to blot out crime , to distribute fortune ' s goods more evenly , and indulged other feverish dreams , which a moment ' s calm reflection served to dissipate ; did I in those wild moments try to stem the fierce tide that swelled your bursting heart .

" Oh ! no , my thoughts were still the counterpart of yours ; without a murmur , I resolved to follow you through chance and change , and though but feeble woman , I feel that with you by my side , I could , without a sigh or tear , bow down my neck to death , and my fondest hope would be , that we should meet again in some bright sphere where fadeless truth could give more perfect and unending proof of constancy and love .

" Hitherto I have allowed my deeds to speak my feelings , and think not , Maurice , I boast now , if for the first time I tell how much I love and fear , not for myself , but for our lovely boy . Are the sombre echoes of this dreary dungeon the fitting answers to his merry laugh ? Is this the school in which to educate the hope of two proud ancient houses ? How weakly must we both have utterly forgotten the heart-consoling lessons of our youth . Let your

thoughts run back with me , when in the old ivied church , we , side by side , read from the same book the words of holy prayer , and heard from pure and pious lips the hopeful promises to fallen man revealed ; how sweetly fell upon our ears , and sunk into our hearts , the Divine commands , that we should love each other ; that vengeance was God ' s alone , who , in his own good time , would raise the righteous and do justice to the wronged .

" I feel that for us this blessed time is come . I hail the sacred symbols on that seal as the harbingers of glad tidings , for I too am a Mason ' s child . I look on this Masonic letter as the instrument of God ' s providence in our behalf ; it seems a message from our fathers '

tombs , addressed to us through the medium of that ancient order they so much loved , and winch they knew we reverenced , next to our pure and holy faith , as the greatest power for good that man can " wield . "Let us then accept the happy omen , and fly from this abode ot misery ; there are other green and sunny lands where a De Courcy

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THE FBEEMASONS' MONTHLY MAGAZINE. Article 1
JAIUARY 1, 1856. Article 1
TIME. Article 1
NOTES OE A YACHT'S CRUISE TO BALAKLAVA. Article 6
VOICES FROM DEAD NATIONS. BY KENNETH R. H. MACKENZIE, F.S.A., Ph.D. Article 13
THE SIGNS OE ENGLAND. Article 19
MASONIC REMINISCENCES. Article 24
TIME AND HIS BAG. Article 31
REVIEWS OF HEW BOOKS. Article 32
NOTES AHD QUERIES Article 39
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 40
THE MASONIC MIRROR Article 42
UNITED GRAND LODGE. Article 42
METROPOLITAN. Article 46
INSTRUCTION. Article 53
PROVINCIAL. Article 56
ROYAL ARCH. Article 65
SCOTLAND. Article 68
SUMMARY OF HEWS FOR DECEMBER. Article 70
NOTICE. Article 72
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 72
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Masonic Reminiscences.

who follow what the world deems a worthier calling , and more virtuous pursuits . " Having read the letter , Mary calmly seated herself by her husband ' s side , and placing her hand in his , said , " Maurice , ever since our tiny hands entwined in infancy ' s free sports , and long ere

our young hearts knew aught of love , save such as binds a fond ^ brother to his favourite sister , your will to me was law ; your wildest wish found quick response in my devoted heart . As we grey ^ up in years , and in affection , I still was happy to wear the willing chains of sweet submission to your riper judgment ; when in the paroxysm of bleeding pride , in the burning consciousness of crushed

innocence you vowedto lead this life of lawlessfreedom , and vainly hoped to wrest from unjust rulers the rusted sword of justice , and make it pure again , so that it should fall upon the neck of the wrong doer , and on his alone—to blot out crime , to distribute fortune ' s goods more evenly , and indulged other feverish dreams , which a moment ' s calm reflection served to dissipate ; did I in those wild moments try to stem the fierce tide that swelled your bursting heart .

" Oh ! no , my thoughts were still the counterpart of yours ; without a murmur , I resolved to follow you through chance and change , and though but feeble woman , I feel that with you by my side , I could , without a sigh or tear , bow down my neck to death , and my fondest hope would be , that we should meet again in some bright sphere where fadeless truth could give more perfect and unending proof of constancy and love .

" Hitherto I have allowed my deeds to speak my feelings , and think not , Maurice , I boast now , if for the first time I tell how much I love and fear , not for myself , but for our lovely boy . Are the sombre echoes of this dreary dungeon the fitting answers to his merry laugh ? Is this the school in which to educate the hope of two proud ancient houses ? How weakly must we both have utterly forgotten the heart-consoling lessons of our youth . Let your

thoughts run back with me , when in the old ivied church , we , side by side , read from the same book the words of holy prayer , and heard from pure and pious lips the hopeful promises to fallen man revealed ; how sweetly fell upon our ears , and sunk into our hearts , the Divine commands , that we should love each other ; that vengeance was God ' s alone , who , in his own good time , would raise the righteous and do justice to the wronged .

" I feel that for us this blessed time is come . I hail the sacred symbols on that seal as the harbingers of glad tidings , for I too am a Mason ' s child . I look on this Masonic letter as the instrument of God ' s providence in our behalf ; it seems a message from our fathers '

tombs , addressed to us through the medium of that ancient order they so much loved , and winch they knew we reverenced , next to our pure and holy faith , as the greatest power for good that man can " wield . "Let us then accept the happy omen , and fly from this abode ot misery ; there are other green and sunny lands where a De Courcy

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