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arranged a $ to matter and appearance , and altogether deserves the hearty encouragement of all who love the Craft , or would become better citizens , and therefore better men .
MUSIC . "Hove the Spring , the Gentle Sprmg" . Song . The Words by Rev . J . E . Fitch . The Music composed" by Mrs . Merest . Hawes : 7 , Adelphi Terrace . —The many admirers of Miss Maria Hawes , so deservedly popular as a composer , and as one of our purest vocalists , will rejoice to welcome another song from her pen , certainly not inferior
in originality and excellence , to the old favourites written before her marriage . Genial and joy-infusing as is the present season , it could scarcely have been more worthily hymned , and in saying this we feel we are awarding the highest praise to Mrs . Merest ' s production . The melody of " I love the Spring , " is fresh and graceful , and possesses the rare merit of expressing the words which it accompanies . It is haunting , without being characterized by the smallest approach
to " sing-song-mess . Possibly it may be too refined in quality to become known to the multitude upon the street organs of the metropolis , but if only rendered with average capacity , we feel sure few could listen to it once , without wishing to hear it again . We predict for this song a popularity little short of that enjoyed by " The Genius
of the Spring ; " " Thou art Lovelier ; " and last , though not least , that touching and graceful composition—perhaps Mrs . Merest ' s most successful effort of , all— " I'll Speak of Thee . " The Watchword of England and France . Composed by "W " . M . Herbekt . The Words by J . H . John Alvey Turner : 19 , Poultry . —This possesses all the requirements for a " Patriotic Song , " for
which it is intended . The words are stirring and spirited , essentially Masonic in character , and especially suited to the present condition of our relations with France , so recently cemented by the imperial visit . It reminds us slightly of the " Bumper of Burgundy , " to which it is in some respects superior ; and we can very honestly recommend it to the notice of all toast-masters and others " whom it
may concern . Twelve Original Masonic Songs : adapted to Modern Melodies , by Bro . S . N " . Etans , Lodge of Honour , No . 769 , Wolverhampton , London : Bro . R . Spencer , 314 , High Holborn . — These were composed at the desire of some Brethren , and the proceeds of the books are devoted , " more Masonico , " to some charitable purpose connected with the Fraternity . Having the author ' s permission , we shall from time to time quote one of them ; so for the present give :
" THE GRAND MASTER—GOD BLESS HIM ! " Air : — " The King—God bless him . " u I call on eacli Mason a bumper to fill , Of the liquor which pleases him best ; Be it water or wine , let him take what he will , 'Tis the toast that shall gi \ re it the zest .
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arranged a $ to matter and appearance , and altogether deserves the hearty encouragement of all who love the Craft , or would become better citizens , and therefore better men .
MUSIC . "Hove the Spring , the Gentle Sprmg" . Song . The Words by Rev . J . E . Fitch . The Music composed" by Mrs . Merest . Hawes : 7 , Adelphi Terrace . —The many admirers of Miss Maria Hawes , so deservedly popular as a composer , and as one of our purest vocalists , will rejoice to welcome another song from her pen , certainly not inferior
in originality and excellence , to the old favourites written before her marriage . Genial and joy-infusing as is the present season , it could scarcely have been more worthily hymned , and in saying this we feel we are awarding the highest praise to Mrs . Merest ' s production . The melody of " I love the Spring , " is fresh and graceful , and possesses the rare merit of expressing the words which it accompanies . It is haunting , without being characterized by the smallest approach
to " sing-song-mess . Possibly it may be too refined in quality to become known to the multitude upon the street organs of the metropolis , but if only rendered with average capacity , we feel sure few could listen to it once , without wishing to hear it again . We predict for this song a popularity little short of that enjoyed by " The Genius
of the Spring ; " " Thou art Lovelier ; " and last , though not least , that touching and graceful composition—perhaps Mrs . Merest ' s most successful effort of , all— " I'll Speak of Thee . " The Watchword of England and France . Composed by "W " . M . Herbekt . The Words by J . H . John Alvey Turner : 19 , Poultry . —This possesses all the requirements for a " Patriotic Song , " for
which it is intended . The words are stirring and spirited , essentially Masonic in character , and especially suited to the present condition of our relations with France , so recently cemented by the imperial visit . It reminds us slightly of the " Bumper of Burgundy , " to which it is in some respects superior ; and we can very honestly recommend it to the notice of all toast-masters and others " whom it
may concern . Twelve Original Masonic Songs : adapted to Modern Melodies , by Bro . S . N " . Etans , Lodge of Honour , No . 769 , Wolverhampton , London : Bro . R . Spencer , 314 , High Holborn . — These were composed at the desire of some Brethren , and the proceeds of the books are devoted , " more Masonico , " to some charitable purpose connected with the Fraternity . Having the author ' s permission , we shall from time to time quote one of them ; so for the present give :
" THE GRAND MASTER—GOD BLESS HIM ! " Air : — " The King—God bless him . " u I call on eacli Mason a bumper to fill , Of the liquor which pleases him best ; Be it water or wine , let him take what he will , 'Tis the toast that shall gi \ re it the zest .