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Colonial.
become a good soldier and JIason , he rose to the rank he IIOAV holds , or a very time ago did hold , that of major on halfpay of the Cameronians . Brethren , 1 might here dilate on the example I have just quoted to you ; it is not my intention to do so , because foreign to my purpose , but iu a letter received from this good and Avorthy JIasou on his presenting the Avarrant and jewels of No . 26 , he speaks in the most feeling manner of the great and manifold blessings that he had received from Masonryand enjoins the brethren ferventlto follow its precepts . From that
; y time till the present , Lodge No . 26 has been in many parts of the Avorld , India , China , and America , and I am happy to say has advanced favourably , and if Ave are to judge of its good name by the present assembly , I must say that JIasonry among us is not merely a name . In conclusion , Brethren , I must again return my thanks for the honour I this night enjoy , and HOAV beg to propose the health of our mother Lodge , "The Grand Lodge of Ireland . " AATieu the deafening cheering elicited by the W . M . ' s . toast had subsided , Bro .
Anderson , Acting S . AV ., replied ; and proposed " The health of Bros . McKinley and Booth ivith three times three . " * l Bro . Richardson , as J . AV , rose and said , Brethren , "To the memory of our late lamented and talented JIaster , C . Drurnmond , " Avith silent honours . The ball ^ room Avas most unique ; jeivels , rich and rare , ivere suspended in every part of the room , and the galaxy of female beauty ivas quite dazzling , while to to the charming strains of the splendid band of the Cameronians , the merry Masons and their friends danced till daybreak .
South America.
SOUTH AMERICA .
BUENOS AYRES . A correspondent of a Neiv York paper at this place ivrites , under date of Nov . 2 nd : — " Tho Asylum for Mendicants has been formally installed , though on account of its Masonic origin no episcopal benediction Avas pronounced at its inauguration ; and about fifty mendicants are most comfortably provided ivith homes . The priestly patronage is lA'holly Avithdraivn , but the people sustain it nobly . A popular concert for its benefit yielded 80 , 000 pesos—about 4 , 000 Spanish
dollars . Paintings are given by artists for its benefit , and last Sunday a discourse was delivered by tho American pastor before his congregation on the subject of Christian charity , after Ai'hich a plate collection ivas taken , amounting to upwards of one hundred Spanish dollars , for tho asylum .
The Week.
THE WEEK .
THE Queen came up to Buckingham Palace , on Monday , for a few days . Thursday the 10 th inst ., ivas the anniversary of her Majesty ' s marriage , and ivas duly celebrated at AVindsor Castle . At seven in the morning the band of the 2 nd Life Guards , played on the eastern terrace , and in the evening , there ivas a performance of choral music in St . George ' s Hall , by au orchestra , of upAvards of one hundred and fifty performers , to AA'hich a large party Avere invited by the Queen . On Tuesday evening the Queen visited the Royal English Opera , Covent Garden . The Prince Consort has been engaged , this AA-eek , in visiting the AVindsor Infirmary , the Savings Bank , and the Model Lodging Houses , and has also transacted business at the AVellington College . The Prince of AVales arrived in Rome ou Thursday , and was
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Colonial.
become a good soldier and JIason , he rose to the rank he IIOAV holds , or a very time ago did hold , that of major on halfpay of the Cameronians . Brethren , 1 might here dilate on the example I have just quoted to you ; it is not my intention to do so , because foreign to my purpose , but iu a letter received from this good and Avorthy JIasou on his presenting the Avarrant and jewels of No . 26 , he speaks in the most feeling manner of the great and manifold blessings that he had received from Masonryand enjoins the brethren ferventlto follow its precepts . From that
; y time till the present , Lodge No . 26 has been in many parts of the Avorld , India , China , and America , and I am happy to say has advanced favourably , and if Ave are to judge of its good name by the present assembly , I must say that JIasonry among us is not merely a name . In conclusion , Brethren , I must again return my thanks for the honour I this night enjoy , and HOAV beg to propose the health of our mother Lodge , "The Grand Lodge of Ireland . " AATieu the deafening cheering elicited by the W . M . ' s . toast had subsided , Bro .
Anderson , Acting S . AV ., replied ; and proposed " The health of Bros . McKinley and Booth ivith three times three . " * l Bro . Richardson , as J . AV , rose and said , Brethren , "To the memory of our late lamented and talented JIaster , C . Drurnmond , " Avith silent honours . The ball ^ room Avas most unique ; jeivels , rich and rare , ivere suspended in every part of the room , and the galaxy of female beauty ivas quite dazzling , while to to the charming strains of the splendid band of the Cameronians , the merry Masons and their friends danced till daybreak .
South America.
SOUTH AMERICA .
BUENOS AYRES . A correspondent of a Neiv York paper at this place ivrites , under date of Nov . 2 nd : — " Tho Asylum for Mendicants has been formally installed , though on account of its Masonic origin no episcopal benediction Avas pronounced at its inauguration ; and about fifty mendicants are most comfortably provided ivith homes . The priestly patronage is lA'holly Avithdraivn , but the people sustain it nobly . A popular concert for its benefit yielded 80 , 000 pesos—about 4 , 000 Spanish
dollars . Paintings are given by artists for its benefit , and last Sunday a discourse was delivered by tho American pastor before his congregation on the subject of Christian charity , after Ai'hich a plate collection ivas taken , amounting to upwards of one hundred Spanish dollars , for tho asylum .
The Week.
THE WEEK .
THE Queen came up to Buckingham Palace , on Monday , for a few days . Thursday the 10 th inst ., ivas the anniversary of her Majesty ' s marriage , and ivas duly celebrated at AVindsor Castle . At seven in the morning the band of the 2 nd Life Guards , played on the eastern terrace , and in the evening , there ivas a performance of choral music in St . George ' s Hall , by au orchestra , of upAvards of one hundred and fifty performers , to AA'hich a large party Avere invited by the Queen . On Tuesday evening the Queen visited the Royal English Opera , Covent Garden . The Prince Consort has been engaged , this AA-eek , in visiting the AVindsor Infirmary , the Savings Bank , and the Model Lodging Houses , and has also transacted business at the AVellington College . The Prince of AVales arrived in Rome ou Thursday , and was