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Ireland
profusely supplied with every delicacy of the season . On no previous occasion was such general satisfaction experienced by the Lodge , the entertainment being most vechercMy and got up under the personal inspection and arrangement oi Bro . Joseph Fogerty , P . M .. who received the thanks of the company for his wellmerited exertions . The usual loyal toasts were drunk with acclamation and devotion , which was succeeded by vocal music , in which the company delighted ,
the singing being of first-rate character , especially that of Bro . Captain Fudge * of ' the steam ship European , of this port , who lent a charm to the convivialities , highly creditable to his taste and judgment as a child of song . The utmost hilarity characterized the proceedings , good fellowship and brotherly love predominating . The health of Bro . William Phayer , the esteemed outgoing Master , was toasted with enthusiasm , and drunk in a bumper , to which Bro . Phayer replied in suitable and appropriate terms ; after -which he was presented with a PiM'a . jewel in testimony of his valuable services to the Lodge , as well as for his urbanity and affability upon every occasion .
Turkey.
TURKEY .
THE FESTIVAL OF ST . JOHN . CONSTANTINOPLE . —The annual festival of St . John was held on the 28 th December ^ at Bro . King ' s , King ' s Arms , Galata , when fifty Brethren sat down to a most sumptuous banquet provided by Bro . King . The room , a spacious one , was tastefully hung with flags of all nations , and profusely decorated with flowers and evergreens . The time for dinner having arrived , grace was said by the W . M ., Bro . Charles Silley , when the good things of this sublunary life were discussed with that gusto which only Masons know . After the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given by the W . M ., and responded to with truly
Masonic honours . In answer to the toast , " Our Visitors , " Russein Bey returned thanks in French , in a true spirit of brotherly friendship . His brief but pithy speech was listened to with delight by the assembled Brethren . On the charitybox going round , after the toast " To all distressed Masons wherever they maybe , " it was announced by , the Secretary , Bro . W . W . Evans , to contain 650 piasters . During the evening a vote of thanks was passed to Bro . King , for the admirable manner the banquet was served , and for so thoroughly carrying out the W . M ' s , wishes . The evening was enlivened by glees , duets , and songs , which proved , beyond a doubt , that music is not the least of a Mason ' s talents . After a convivial evening the assembly broke up , highly gratified at the admirable manner in which the banquet had been arranged .
Switzerland.
SWITZERLAND .
The following circular has just been issued : — 'Hie Grand Master of the Union of the Swiss Lodges , to all the l ^ reoniasons spread over the face of the globe . Yery respectable , worthy , and well-beloved Brethren , —The Brother Masons of the Orient of Geneva , separated hitherto by the differences of obedience and
of ritual , have reunited in the endeavour to erect a temple worthy of the Sublime G . A . O . T . U ., worthy of the admiration of all those who render to the Being of Beings the same pure homage , whatever may otherwise be the difference of their belief . The Council of the State and the Grand Council of the Canton of Geneva , advanced sentinels of all progress , have generously lent themselves to this project by means of a law which gives to Masonry the concession of a piece
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Ireland
profusely supplied with every delicacy of the season . On no previous occasion was such general satisfaction experienced by the Lodge , the entertainment being most vechercMy and got up under the personal inspection and arrangement oi Bro . Joseph Fogerty , P . M .. who received the thanks of the company for his wellmerited exertions . The usual loyal toasts were drunk with acclamation and devotion , which was succeeded by vocal music , in which the company delighted ,
the singing being of first-rate character , especially that of Bro . Captain Fudge * of ' the steam ship European , of this port , who lent a charm to the convivialities , highly creditable to his taste and judgment as a child of song . The utmost hilarity characterized the proceedings , good fellowship and brotherly love predominating . The health of Bro . William Phayer , the esteemed outgoing Master , was toasted with enthusiasm , and drunk in a bumper , to which Bro . Phayer replied in suitable and appropriate terms ; after -which he was presented with a PiM'a . jewel in testimony of his valuable services to the Lodge , as well as for his urbanity and affability upon every occasion .
Turkey.
TURKEY .
THE FESTIVAL OF ST . JOHN . CONSTANTINOPLE . —The annual festival of St . John was held on the 28 th December ^ at Bro . King ' s , King ' s Arms , Galata , when fifty Brethren sat down to a most sumptuous banquet provided by Bro . King . The room , a spacious one , was tastefully hung with flags of all nations , and profusely decorated with flowers and evergreens . The time for dinner having arrived , grace was said by the W . M ., Bro . Charles Silley , when the good things of this sublunary life were discussed with that gusto which only Masons know . After the removal of the cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given by the W . M ., and responded to with truly
Masonic honours . In answer to the toast , " Our Visitors , " Russein Bey returned thanks in French , in a true spirit of brotherly friendship . His brief but pithy speech was listened to with delight by the assembled Brethren . On the charitybox going round , after the toast " To all distressed Masons wherever they maybe , " it was announced by , the Secretary , Bro . W . W . Evans , to contain 650 piasters . During the evening a vote of thanks was passed to Bro . King , for the admirable manner the banquet was served , and for so thoroughly carrying out the W . M ' s , wishes . The evening was enlivened by glees , duets , and songs , which proved , beyond a doubt , that music is not the least of a Mason ' s talents . After a convivial evening the assembly broke up , highly gratified at the admirable manner in which the banquet had been arranged .
Switzerland.
SWITZERLAND .
The following circular has just been issued : — 'Hie Grand Master of the Union of the Swiss Lodges , to all the l ^ reoniasons spread over the face of the globe . Yery respectable , worthy , and well-beloved Brethren , —The Brother Masons of the Orient of Geneva , separated hitherto by the differences of obedience and
of ritual , have reunited in the endeavour to erect a temple worthy of the Sublime G . A . O . T . U ., worthy of the admiration of all those who render to the Being of Beings the same pure homage , whatever may otherwise be the difference of their belief . The Council of the State and the Grand Council of the Canton of Geneva , advanced sentinels of all progress , have generously lent themselves to this project by means of a law which gives to Masonry the concession of a piece