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The New Library And Museum For The City.
veBtigation of its archives , and the result was a most important enlargement ofthe field of labour of the historian . The history of London for many generations past would have to be newly written , as facts of the profoundest importance , hitherto hidden in obscurity as in a sealed book , had been brought to light . The publication of original manuscripts by the Corporation had initiated the inquiry bGovernment into tbe value of the vast
y treasures in the possession of many noblemen and others , and the appointment of the Historical Commission would doubtless result in much good ; and thus our national history had been revised through the impulse of a local movement . He called upon them to give a hearty choer for the Dean of St . Paul's , wdiose presence amongst them was a guarantee that their labours were consistent with the aims of piety and the advancement of learning .
The invitation having been promptly responded to , Dr . Mansel returned thanks . He said the City was doing well to advance knowledge , for that was the beginning of wisdom , and enlightenment and true religion would ever go hand-inhaud . The proceedings then terminated .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . WM . A . LAURIE , SECRETARY , GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND .
Bro . William Alexander Laurie , of Rossend Castle , Burntisland , Keeper and Superintendent of Her Majesty ' s Gazette for Scotland , and Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Freemasons , died at Edinburgh , on the 26 th ult ., of congestion of the lungs , at the mature age of seventy-one years .
The deceased gentleman was boni on the 2 Sth October , 1799 , and was educated at the Hig h School and University . In 1823 he was admitted a member of the Society of Writers to her Majesty ' s Signet , and in 1831 succeeded his estimable father as Keeper of the Edinburgh Gazetteand Secretary to tbe Grand
, Lodge of Freemasons of Scotland , which honourable offices he has ever since filled with credit to himself , and great advantage to his constituents . His name has become a household word amongst Freemasons throughout the world , and in far distant lands the intelligence of his decease will be received by the Craft
with deep sorrow . By special appointment of His Majesty the King of Sweden , he was the representative of the Grand Lodge of Sweden at the Grand Lodge of Scotland . Of a uniformly affable , courteous , and genial nature , Bro . Laurie was esteemed and beloved by all with
whom he came in contact . Without ostentation or parade , he was a true Christian gentleman . His life of temperance and purity secured him an age of freshness and vigour ; and his sorrowing relatives and friends have the happiness to know that , while actively engaged till the last in the business of life , he had , nevertheless , not left to a deathbed his preparation for a future state .
Bro . Laurie took a deep interest in the Antiquarian Society , and other societies of a kindred nature , of most of which he was a member . He was much consulted on matters of taste , and questions of order . About two months ago , Bro . Laurie ' s health begau to fail . In the early part of the past month he
removed from Rossend to Edinburgh , in the hope of being able to appear at his post on the reception of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales by the Grand Lodge on the 12 th and 13 th ult . To his own great disappointment however , and the extreme regret of Craft , he was unable to be present , though he took
Obituary.
the deepest interest in the arrangements for those occasions . It will be remembered that at the installation of the Prince as Patron of the Masonic body , the Grand Master ( the Earl of Dalhousie ) , in a very kindly manner , referred to Bro . Laurie ' s illness , and at his
request presented His Royal Highness with his work on Freemasonry and the Grand Lodge of Scotland . On Wednesday , 26 th ult ., at noon , after much suffering , Bro . Laurie breathed his last , leaving behind him many by whom his memory will be long revered , His funeral , which was strictly private , took place on Saturday ] last , the interment being made iu the family burying-place at Newington .
Poetry.
Poetry .
SURRENDER OP THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON III . After the Battle of Sedan , September 2 , 1 S 70 . Bv MES . L . A . CZAKNECKI . Bravo and resolved , ho sought to die ; On that dire disastrous field , Through the fioreest of the fire
, His flashing sword did wield . He sought to meet a glorious death When his star had ceased to shine , When his brilliant day had sunk Into its dark decline .
Though , foremost in the bloody strife . And setting fear at nought , The Almighty God of battles Denied tho death lie sought . Unable then to grandly die , Aud fill a warrior ' s grave . But enabled by the Master ' s hand
To bear as becomes the brave . To quench a needless flow of blood . To spare more scenes of woe , In touching words , he gave himself A captive to the foe . His reign in Prance has clearly shown The great mind of the man ;—Still greater when he rode away , A prisoner from Sedan .
Masonry:
MASONRY :
As ACKOSTIC . Bv Bito . J . C . MANNING-. M ajestic structure ! based on moral law ; A tower of strength and grace , without a flaw . S oar where the human eagle builds his nest , O r range at will across the earth ' s broad breast , JST o heart so proud , and none so rich , there be , ~ R anged under thy far-reaching c-mopy , Y et feels the prouder being one of Thee .
The Motherless Child.
THE MOTHERLESS CHILD .
My mother dead ? oh say not so , My little heart will break ; Closed are her eyes ; how still she is — Speak mother , dear , oh speak ! Oh , will you no more hear me pray , Your darling no more bless , Nor laughnor talknor smile on me ,
, , Nor to your lips mine press ? Oh , will you no more hear me sing , Nor pretty talos me tell , Nor tend my wants , nor soothe my pain 3 , Nor try to make me well ?
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The New Library And Museum For The City.
veBtigation of its archives , and the result was a most important enlargement ofthe field of labour of the historian . The history of London for many generations past would have to be newly written , as facts of the profoundest importance , hitherto hidden in obscurity as in a sealed book , had been brought to light . The publication of original manuscripts by the Corporation had initiated the inquiry bGovernment into tbe value of the vast
y treasures in the possession of many noblemen and others , and the appointment of the Historical Commission would doubtless result in much good ; and thus our national history had been revised through the impulse of a local movement . He called upon them to give a hearty choer for the Dean of St . Paul's , wdiose presence amongst them was a guarantee that their labours were consistent with the aims of piety and the advancement of learning .
The invitation having been promptly responded to , Dr . Mansel returned thanks . He said the City was doing well to advance knowledge , for that was the beginning of wisdom , and enlightenment and true religion would ever go hand-inhaud . The proceedings then terminated .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . WM . A . LAURIE , SECRETARY , GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND .
Bro . William Alexander Laurie , of Rossend Castle , Burntisland , Keeper and Superintendent of Her Majesty ' s Gazette for Scotland , and Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Freemasons , died at Edinburgh , on the 26 th ult ., of congestion of the lungs , at the mature age of seventy-one years .
The deceased gentleman was boni on the 2 Sth October , 1799 , and was educated at the Hig h School and University . In 1823 he was admitted a member of the Society of Writers to her Majesty ' s Signet , and in 1831 succeeded his estimable father as Keeper of the Edinburgh Gazetteand Secretary to tbe Grand
, Lodge of Freemasons of Scotland , which honourable offices he has ever since filled with credit to himself , and great advantage to his constituents . His name has become a household word amongst Freemasons throughout the world , and in far distant lands the intelligence of his decease will be received by the Craft
with deep sorrow . By special appointment of His Majesty the King of Sweden , he was the representative of the Grand Lodge of Sweden at the Grand Lodge of Scotland . Of a uniformly affable , courteous , and genial nature , Bro . Laurie was esteemed and beloved by all with
whom he came in contact . Without ostentation or parade , he was a true Christian gentleman . His life of temperance and purity secured him an age of freshness and vigour ; and his sorrowing relatives and friends have the happiness to know that , while actively engaged till the last in the business of life , he had , nevertheless , not left to a deathbed his preparation for a future state .
Bro . Laurie took a deep interest in the Antiquarian Society , and other societies of a kindred nature , of most of which he was a member . He was much consulted on matters of taste , and questions of order . About two months ago , Bro . Laurie ' s health begau to fail . In the early part of the past month he
removed from Rossend to Edinburgh , in the hope of being able to appear at his post on the reception of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales by the Grand Lodge on the 12 th and 13 th ult . To his own great disappointment however , and the extreme regret of Craft , he was unable to be present , though he took
Obituary.
the deepest interest in the arrangements for those occasions . It will be remembered that at the installation of the Prince as Patron of the Masonic body , the Grand Master ( the Earl of Dalhousie ) , in a very kindly manner , referred to Bro . Laurie ' s illness , and at his
request presented His Royal Highness with his work on Freemasonry and the Grand Lodge of Scotland . On Wednesday , 26 th ult ., at noon , after much suffering , Bro . Laurie breathed his last , leaving behind him many by whom his memory will be long revered , His funeral , which was strictly private , took place on Saturday ] last , the interment being made iu the family burying-place at Newington .
Poetry.
Poetry .
SURRENDER OP THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON III . After the Battle of Sedan , September 2 , 1 S 70 . Bv MES . L . A . CZAKNECKI . Bravo and resolved , ho sought to die ; On that dire disastrous field , Through the fioreest of the fire
, His flashing sword did wield . He sought to meet a glorious death When his star had ceased to shine , When his brilliant day had sunk Into its dark decline .
Though , foremost in the bloody strife . And setting fear at nought , The Almighty God of battles Denied tho death lie sought . Unable then to grandly die , Aud fill a warrior ' s grave . But enabled by the Master ' s hand
To bear as becomes the brave . To quench a needless flow of blood . To spare more scenes of woe , In touching words , he gave himself A captive to the foe . His reign in Prance has clearly shown The great mind of the man ;—Still greater when he rode away , A prisoner from Sedan .
Masonry:
MASONRY :
As ACKOSTIC . Bv Bito . J . C . MANNING-. M ajestic structure ! based on moral law ; A tower of strength and grace , without a flaw . S oar where the human eagle builds his nest , O r range at will across the earth ' s broad breast , JST o heart so proud , and none so rich , there be , ~ R anged under thy far-reaching c-mopy , Y et feels the prouder being one of Thee .
The Motherless Child.
THE MOTHERLESS CHILD .
My mother dead ? oh say not so , My little heart will break ; Closed are her eyes ; how still she is — Speak mother , dear , oh speak ! Oh , will you no more hear me pray , Your darling no more bless , Nor laughnor talknor smile on me ,
, , Nor to your lips mine press ? Oh , will you no more hear me sing , Nor pretty talos me tell , Nor tend my wants , nor soothe my pain 3 , Nor try to make me well ?