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as may be willing to serve , and by their position , wealth , and business tact , give confidence to thfc stockholders who may embark in the enterprise . The Convention adjourned to the 2 nd of April ; it has as yet fixed on no definite plan , but invites the Brethren to send in apian for adoption . —New York Masonic Messenger . An Ameeican Gband Secretary . —The New York Masonic Messenger , in alluding to some observations of ours at the anniversary of the Lodge of Emulation , says , " The Editor stated boldly it was impossible to get any information out
of the Grand Secretary ' s Office , applications being always refused . We sympathize with him deeply—just our luck . We suppose , Grand Secretaries , with fat salaries , think they have a ri ght to be churlish . Our idea of a Grand Secretary is , that he should not only be able and attentive to his duties , but should be a perfect gentleman in behaviour . The poor unfortunates who have to apply for charity , are already degraded enough by misfortune ; they require kind words and sympathy , which cost nothing . This is the age of reformation . The expenses of our Grand Lodge last year were nearly 20 , 000 dollars ; the charities , 2 , 000 dollars ! Can the English Grand Lodge beat that ?"
Switzerland.
SWITZEELAND .
A discussion on our Order took place in the Great Council . The Councillor of State moved to grant the concession for the building of a Masonic Temple . General Dufour and M . Bietet opposed the motion , and succeeded in referring the petition to a Special Commission . Mr . James Tazy defended the Order against its powerful opponents in a manner which entitled him to the appreciation of every member .
United Masonic Ball . —This excellent reunion of the Brethren and their ladies was held at the Ereemasons ' Tavern , on the 30 th March , the company numbering nearly thirty , who passed a delightful and protracted evening in the enjoyment of the dance , enlivened by the strains of Bro . Hayward ' s band . The supper , provided by the spirited proprietors of the tavern , was excellent in quality and liberal in supply , and the wines rich and in abundance . The
several Stewards were indefatigable in the discharge of their arduous duties ; and Bro . Brampton , as M . C ., extorted the thanks and admiration of all . The hall was handsomely decorated with Masonic and other banners—amongst which those of the Allied Bowers were conspicuous , and over the alcove in which the statue of the Duke of Sussex , formerly the G . M . of the Order , is situated , was a figure of Victory encircled in laurel .
The late Beo . Dalton . —We have great pleasure in publishing the following list of subscriptions raised for the relief of the widow of Bro . Dalton , an old and exemplary Tyler , welbknown and respected in the Craft : —Bedford Lodge and its members , per Bro . Jerwood , £ 10 . 10 s . ; British Lodge , £ 5 . ; British Chapter , £ 5 . ; Polish National Lodge , £ 2 . 2 s . ; Globe Lodge , £ 2 . 2 s . ; Tuscan Lodge , £ 5 . ; Mount Moriah Lodge , £ 2 . 2 s . ; St . John ' s Lodge , £ 3 . 3 s . ; St . Mary ' s Lodge , £ 5 . 5 s . ; London Lodge , £ 2 . 2 s . ; Lodge of Kegultarity , £ 2 . 2 s . ;
Burlington Lodge , £ 3 . 2 s . ; Lodge of Nine Muses , £ 2 . 2 , 9 . ; Lodge of Fidelity , £ 1 . lis . 6 d . ; Lodge of Benevolence , £ 5 . ; the W . M . and five other Brethren of the Lodge of Antiquity , one guinea each , £ 6 . 6 s . ; Bros . Shrewsbury , 5 s . ; Longstaff . 5 s . ; Daws , 2 s . 6 d . ; Nicholls , 2 s . 6 d . ; Mr . Burge , 2 s . 6 d . ; W . II . M ., 2 s . 6 d . ; Bro . Banks , 2 s . 6 d . Total— £ 63 . 13 s . Bro . John Barman , of the Freemasons' Tavern , originated the subscription , and has been most indefatigable in carrying it out ; whilst Bro . Jerwood , with his accustomed kindness , has acted as treasurer , and seen to the proper application of the monies raised .
GENEVA .
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as may be willing to serve , and by their position , wealth , and business tact , give confidence to thfc stockholders who may embark in the enterprise . The Convention adjourned to the 2 nd of April ; it has as yet fixed on no definite plan , but invites the Brethren to send in apian for adoption . —New York Masonic Messenger . An Ameeican Gband Secretary . —The New York Masonic Messenger , in alluding to some observations of ours at the anniversary of the Lodge of Emulation , says , " The Editor stated boldly it was impossible to get any information out
of the Grand Secretary ' s Office , applications being always refused . We sympathize with him deeply—just our luck . We suppose , Grand Secretaries , with fat salaries , think they have a ri ght to be churlish . Our idea of a Grand Secretary is , that he should not only be able and attentive to his duties , but should be a perfect gentleman in behaviour . The poor unfortunates who have to apply for charity , are already degraded enough by misfortune ; they require kind words and sympathy , which cost nothing . This is the age of reformation . The expenses of our Grand Lodge last year were nearly 20 , 000 dollars ; the charities , 2 , 000 dollars ! Can the English Grand Lodge beat that ?"
Switzerland.
SWITZEELAND .
A discussion on our Order took place in the Great Council . The Councillor of State moved to grant the concession for the building of a Masonic Temple . General Dufour and M . Bietet opposed the motion , and succeeded in referring the petition to a Special Commission . Mr . James Tazy defended the Order against its powerful opponents in a manner which entitled him to the appreciation of every member .
United Masonic Ball . —This excellent reunion of the Brethren and their ladies was held at the Ereemasons ' Tavern , on the 30 th March , the company numbering nearly thirty , who passed a delightful and protracted evening in the enjoyment of the dance , enlivened by the strains of Bro . Hayward ' s band . The supper , provided by the spirited proprietors of the tavern , was excellent in quality and liberal in supply , and the wines rich and in abundance . The
several Stewards were indefatigable in the discharge of their arduous duties ; and Bro . Brampton , as M . C ., extorted the thanks and admiration of all . The hall was handsomely decorated with Masonic and other banners—amongst which those of the Allied Bowers were conspicuous , and over the alcove in which the statue of the Duke of Sussex , formerly the G . M . of the Order , is situated , was a figure of Victory encircled in laurel .
The late Beo . Dalton . —We have great pleasure in publishing the following list of subscriptions raised for the relief of the widow of Bro . Dalton , an old and exemplary Tyler , welbknown and respected in the Craft : —Bedford Lodge and its members , per Bro . Jerwood , £ 10 . 10 s . ; British Lodge , £ 5 . ; British Chapter , £ 5 . ; Polish National Lodge , £ 2 . 2 s . ; Globe Lodge , £ 2 . 2 s . ; Tuscan Lodge , £ 5 . ; Mount Moriah Lodge , £ 2 . 2 s . ; St . John ' s Lodge , £ 3 . 3 s . ; St . Mary ' s Lodge , £ 5 . 5 s . ; London Lodge , £ 2 . 2 s . ; Lodge of Kegultarity , £ 2 . 2 s . ;
Burlington Lodge , £ 3 . 2 s . ; Lodge of Nine Muses , £ 2 . 2 , 9 . ; Lodge of Fidelity , £ 1 . lis . 6 d . ; Lodge of Benevolence , £ 5 . ; the W . M . and five other Brethren of the Lodge of Antiquity , one guinea each , £ 6 . 6 s . ; Bros . Shrewsbury , 5 s . ; Longstaff . 5 s . ; Daws , 2 s . 6 d . ; Nicholls , 2 s . 6 d . ; Mr . Burge , 2 s . 6 d . ; W . II . M ., 2 s . 6 d . ; Bro . Banks , 2 s . 6 d . Total— £ 63 . 13 s . Bro . John Barman , of the Freemasons' Tavern , originated the subscription , and has been most indefatigable in carrying it out ; whilst Bro . Jerwood , with his accustomed kindness , has acted as treasurer , and seen to the proper application of the monies raised .
GENEVA .