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Turkey.
kind and flattering manner in which his health had been received , could not but join the worthy brother who had just addressed them in declaring the pleasure it afforded him in being present on so auspicious an occasion as the one which had brought them together that evening . He felt that the institution , of which they formed a part , was one of the most important agencies which could be found for bringing about that harmony and good feeling among the different races of the Eastwhich
, was essential for their common good . ( Cheers . ) Prejudice and distrust vanish before the working of that brotherly feeling which actuated the consistent supporters of Masonic principles . In this respect they had a great and glorious work before them —their mission was a noble one , and the fruits of their exertions would amply repay them for the effort it would cost them . They had but to persevere in the course they were now pursuing
, and he felt assured that wherever the lodge might be established , around them would spring up an influence which permeating society would be fraught with lasting advantage to themselves , o those they were brought in contact with , and to the country jn which they resided . He became more and more convinced of the inestimable value of their Order , the more its Avorking Came under his observation , and he had lately an opportunity
of fully realising the force of this . United as they were that evening of so many races and nationalities , actuated by a single purpose , with one principle in unison , one desire , one aspiration , for mutual happiness , they presented a spectacle which must fill the reflective mind with liveliest satisfaction , and encourage us to continued exertions to make the Order maintain a position such as will command the countenance aud support of every well wisher of his fellow-man . If he had been able to do
anything for the cause , he was amply repaid by what he now witnessed , and he trusted that the same good feeling as now prevailed with the lodges of this locality would exist throughout he country , and that they would all emulate each other in striving after the greatest display of those qualities which are the peculiar characteristics of their Order and which leave their impress on society throughout the varied aims and interests
of its different grades . He could only repeat that he felt the utmost gratification in seeing himself so well supported , and he returned them his most cordial thanks for the kind manner in which they had received the mention of his name . He would conclude by proposing " The AA . Masters and Officers of the various Lodges at Constantinople . " This toast was also drunk with Masonic honours .
Vi . Bro . A . D . SoniNAS returned thanks , and said that on behalf of his brethren , not only on behalf of his own Greek lodge , the Arete , hut of all the others represented there that evening , he begged to assure his Excellency , the respected brother who had so honoured them by presiding over them , that they felt deeply indebted to him for his kindness , and fullappreciated the trulMasonic spirit which he had so
y y ¦ well displayed to them . ( Cheers ) . He knew how gratified lie must be to hear of the remarkable progress the Order was making here , that their ranks were being swelled not merely so far as numbers were concerned , but with valuable and useful members who knew their work , and would not flinch from it . He looked forward hopefully to the future , and was confident that they would havo no occasion to regret holding many such
meetings as they were now enjoying . Nothing could tend more to the increase and strengthening of true brotherly feeling for the legitimate dissemination of their principles , than to hold constant intercourse with their brethren of other jurisdictions . He'rejoiced that under that of England his own lodge was flourishing , and they never could forget or adequately acknowledge the great kindness ar . d assistance they had received since they started . Masonry now occupied a sound position in this city , and there was no doubt as to its future . ( Cheers ) .
Sir HENEY L . BULWEB , in proposing the last toast said , that although they were then celebrating this festival locally , and had their thoughts directed to what was immediatel y passing under their notice , they would not confine their sympathies , but join him in drinking " To all Masons throughout the AVorld . " Cofi ' ee having been servedihe company broke up shortl
, y before eleven o ' clock . The arrangements of the evening were entrusted to Bro . H . de Castro , of the Italia Lodge ; Bro . Caillosaikos , of the French L'Union d'Orient ; Bro . Krasnopolski , Deutschen Bund ; and Bro . R . A . Carleton , D . G . Sec ,, who acted as stewards .
Poetry.
Poetry .
WISE AND JOLLY . By BBO . E . F . HUGUES , P . M . 57 G . There are some who , much more nice than wise , Look on Masons with prejudiced eyes , And esteem all our mysteries vain . There are others who , heedless to learn , All our precepts and practices spurn ,
And our principles treat with disdain . But what care we for that ? AVe know well what we ' re at , And can smile at their blindness and folly ; With our compass and square , Say , for what need we care ? AA 7 e know how to be wise and yet jolly . AVise and jollywise and jollywise and jolly ,
, , AVe know how to be wise and yet jolly . In this world we have pleasure and pain ; Sometimes sunshine , at other times rain ; Nature blends both the grave and the gay . So her sons , who are worthy their birth , AA'ill with prudence well temper their mirth , And the square and the compass obey .
Thus we keep a bold breast , Brave the worst , hope the best , And alike banish dullness and folly ; AA e can joke , smoke , and laugh , While our liquor we quaff , AA e know how to bo wise and yet jolly . AVise and jolly , wise and jolly , wise and jolly AA ' e know how to be wise and yet jolly .
The Week.
THE WEEK .
THE COUET . —The Prince of AVales presided at a meeting held at Marlborough House on the 15 th inst ., of the Provisional Committee for the proposed Central Hall of Arts and Sciences . The Prince and Princess of Wales , Prince Albert Victor , and Prince George , arrived at Osborne Cottage oil the 14 th inst ., from London , attended by Countess do Grey aud
Major Grey . Tho Prince and Princess of AVales arrived at Plymouth on Tuesday . They had both suffered a good deal in their sea passage , but his Royal Highness was able to receive an address from the Corporation , and to take some part iu the gay proceedings . His Royal Highness Prince Arthur , attended by Major Elphinstone , honoured the Royal Italian Opera with a
visit on Saturday night . GENEEAL HOME NEWS . —The rate of mortality throughout the kingdom still continues very high . Last week it amounted in the eleven principal towns of the kingdom to 2874 , which was at the average rate of 26 in the 1 , 000 . Of these the highest was Liverpool , which stands at 35 , the lowest Bristol , which
does not amount to more than 19 . London was 2 below the average last week ; usually it is only 1 . Of the total number of deaths 1 , 392 took place in London , which was about 50 above the corrected average for the last ten years . The births in all were 3 , 673 , of which 1 , 928 are ascribed to London , or about 40 above the average . Earl Russell , in a new preface
to his essay on the English Government and tho Constitution , discusses the question of an extension of the franchise . He controverts the arguments of those Avho would not lower the rental qualification , and urges that the working classes in much larger numbers - should bo given the franchise . He would extend the suffrage both vertically and laterally . There has been rather a curious piece of business at the Metropolitan Board of AVorks . Tenders were being received for the embankment of the south side of the Thames . One of these-
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Turkey.
kind and flattering manner in which his health had been received , could not but join the worthy brother who had just addressed them in declaring the pleasure it afforded him in being present on so auspicious an occasion as the one which had brought them together that evening . He felt that the institution , of which they formed a part , was one of the most important agencies which could be found for bringing about that harmony and good feeling among the different races of the Eastwhich
, was essential for their common good . ( Cheers . ) Prejudice and distrust vanish before the working of that brotherly feeling which actuated the consistent supporters of Masonic principles . In this respect they had a great and glorious work before them —their mission was a noble one , and the fruits of their exertions would amply repay them for the effort it would cost them . They had but to persevere in the course they were now pursuing
, and he felt assured that wherever the lodge might be established , around them would spring up an influence which permeating society would be fraught with lasting advantage to themselves , o those they were brought in contact with , and to the country jn which they resided . He became more and more convinced of the inestimable value of their Order , the more its Avorking Came under his observation , and he had lately an opportunity
of fully realising the force of this . United as they were that evening of so many races and nationalities , actuated by a single purpose , with one principle in unison , one desire , one aspiration , for mutual happiness , they presented a spectacle which must fill the reflective mind with liveliest satisfaction , and encourage us to continued exertions to make the Order maintain a position such as will command the countenance aud support of every well wisher of his fellow-man . If he had been able to do
anything for the cause , he was amply repaid by what he now witnessed , and he trusted that the same good feeling as now prevailed with the lodges of this locality would exist throughout he country , and that they would all emulate each other in striving after the greatest display of those qualities which are the peculiar characteristics of their Order and which leave their impress on society throughout the varied aims and interests
of its different grades . He could only repeat that he felt the utmost gratification in seeing himself so well supported , and he returned them his most cordial thanks for the kind manner in which they had received the mention of his name . He would conclude by proposing " The AA . Masters and Officers of the various Lodges at Constantinople . " This toast was also drunk with Masonic honours .
Vi . Bro . A . D . SoniNAS returned thanks , and said that on behalf of his brethren , not only on behalf of his own Greek lodge , the Arete , hut of all the others represented there that evening , he begged to assure his Excellency , the respected brother who had so honoured them by presiding over them , that they felt deeply indebted to him for his kindness , and fullappreciated the trulMasonic spirit which he had so
y y ¦ well displayed to them . ( Cheers ) . He knew how gratified lie must be to hear of the remarkable progress the Order was making here , that their ranks were being swelled not merely so far as numbers were concerned , but with valuable and useful members who knew their work , and would not flinch from it . He looked forward hopefully to the future , and was confident that they would havo no occasion to regret holding many such
meetings as they were now enjoying . Nothing could tend more to the increase and strengthening of true brotherly feeling for the legitimate dissemination of their principles , than to hold constant intercourse with their brethren of other jurisdictions . He'rejoiced that under that of England his own lodge was flourishing , and they never could forget or adequately acknowledge the great kindness ar . d assistance they had received since they started . Masonry now occupied a sound position in this city , and there was no doubt as to its future . ( Cheers ) .
Sir HENEY L . BULWEB , in proposing the last toast said , that although they were then celebrating this festival locally , and had their thoughts directed to what was immediatel y passing under their notice , they would not confine their sympathies , but join him in drinking " To all Masons throughout the AVorld . " Cofi ' ee having been servedihe company broke up shortl
, y before eleven o ' clock . The arrangements of the evening were entrusted to Bro . H . de Castro , of the Italia Lodge ; Bro . Caillosaikos , of the French L'Union d'Orient ; Bro . Krasnopolski , Deutschen Bund ; and Bro . R . A . Carleton , D . G . Sec ,, who acted as stewards .
Poetry.
Poetry .
WISE AND JOLLY . By BBO . E . F . HUGUES , P . M . 57 G . There are some who , much more nice than wise , Look on Masons with prejudiced eyes , And esteem all our mysteries vain . There are others who , heedless to learn , All our precepts and practices spurn ,
And our principles treat with disdain . But what care we for that ? AVe know well what we ' re at , And can smile at their blindness and folly ; With our compass and square , Say , for what need we care ? AA 7 e know how to be wise and yet jolly . AVise and jollywise and jollywise and jolly ,
, , AVe know how to be wise and yet jolly . In this world we have pleasure and pain ; Sometimes sunshine , at other times rain ; Nature blends both the grave and the gay . So her sons , who are worthy their birth , AA'ill with prudence well temper their mirth , And the square and the compass obey .
Thus we keep a bold breast , Brave the worst , hope the best , And alike banish dullness and folly ; AA e can joke , smoke , and laugh , While our liquor we quaff , AA e know how to bo wise and yet jolly . AVise and jolly , wise and jolly , wise and jolly AA ' e know how to be wise and yet jolly .
The Week.
THE WEEK .
THE COUET . —The Prince of AVales presided at a meeting held at Marlborough House on the 15 th inst ., of the Provisional Committee for the proposed Central Hall of Arts and Sciences . The Prince and Princess of Wales , Prince Albert Victor , and Prince George , arrived at Osborne Cottage oil the 14 th inst ., from London , attended by Countess do Grey aud
Major Grey . Tho Prince and Princess of AVales arrived at Plymouth on Tuesday . They had both suffered a good deal in their sea passage , but his Royal Highness was able to receive an address from the Corporation , and to take some part iu the gay proceedings . His Royal Highness Prince Arthur , attended by Major Elphinstone , honoured the Royal Italian Opera with a
visit on Saturday night . GENEEAL HOME NEWS . —The rate of mortality throughout the kingdom still continues very high . Last week it amounted in the eleven principal towns of the kingdom to 2874 , which was at the average rate of 26 in the 1 , 000 . Of these the highest was Liverpool , which stands at 35 , the lowest Bristol , which
does not amount to more than 19 . London was 2 below the average last week ; usually it is only 1 . Of the total number of deaths 1 , 392 took place in London , which was about 50 above the corrected average for the last ten years . The births in all were 3 , 673 , of which 1 , 928 are ascribed to London , or about 40 above the average . Earl Russell , in a new preface
to his essay on the English Government and tho Constitution , discusses the question of an extension of the franchise . He controverts the arguments of those Avho would not lower the rental qualification , and urges that the working classes in much larger numbers - should bo given the franchise . He would extend the suffrage both vertically and laterally . There has been rather a curious piece of business at the Metropolitan Board of AVorks . Tenders were being received for the embankment of the south side of the Thames . One of these-