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Early Talent And Piety.
of Venus , was the hour appointed for the performance of public worship . The loss of a few minutes might deprive him for ever of the interesting sight ; clouds might intervene after the commencement of the transit , and continue till the sun set . He had been waiting for the event for about eight years—what a disappointment to the young enthusiast should he miss the observation ! Nay , the result promised much utility to science . Nevertheless , conscientiousness prevailed over every temptation ,
and twice he suspended his observations to repair to the house of Godthe Great Architect of that wondrous universe wliich he delighted to contemplate . Horrox had his reward . When his duty was thus performed , and he had returned to his chamber the second time , his love of science was gratified with the fullest success , and all his ardent anticipations were realized . He beheld what the eye of man had never before contemplated . Horrox wrote an account of this celestial phenomenon , under the title
of " Venus in sole visa , which was afterwards published by the astronomer Hevelius . The manner in which he speaks of the incident above narrated , is creditable alike to his modesty and piety . " I observed , " says he , " from sunrise till nine o ' clock , again a little before ten , and lastly at noon , and from one to two o ' clock—the rest of the day being devoted to higher duties , which might not be neglected for these pastimes . " Horrox died at the early age of twenty-two ; and , had he lived , he
would probably have become one of the most eminent men of his time . The precocious talent and studies of this youth , remind us of one of the present time ; we allude to Mr . Adams , of St . John ' s College , Cambridge , who , while yet an under-graduate , began those profound and ingenious calculations , which have distinguished him as the first theoretical discoverer of the existence aud place of the new planet . In this he certainl y anticipated Le Verrier ; and his country may yet look to him for further discoveries and distinction . Henceforward , let no Professors of Trinity pretend to despise a Johnian .
Freemasonry In The Irish Courts Of Law, 1808.*
FREEMASONRY IN THE IRISH COURTS OF LAW , 1808 . *
( Continued from pat ; e itt ) . GHAND LODGE OP IRELAND . At the monthly meeting of the Grand Lodge of Ireland , held at the Taylors' Hall , in the city of Dublin , on Thursday , the 7 th day of April , 1808 , the Earl of Donoughmore , Grand Master of Ireland , in the Chair , his lordship havingby circular letters to the different Lod signified
, ges , his intention of presiding in person on that day . Present—Alexander Jaffray , Esq ., Deputy Grand Master ; Francis Fetherstpne , Esq ., acting Senior Grand Warden ; Henry Bunbury , Esq ., acting Junior Grand Warden ; John Boardman , Esq ., Grand Treasurer ; John Leech ,, Esq . ; the Hon . Francis Hely Hutchinson ; the Hon . Abraham Hely Hutchinson ; the Hon . and Rev . Lorenzo Hely Hutchinson ; and several other members of the Grand Master ' s Lodge ; . together
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Early Talent And Piety.
of Venus , was the hour appointed for the performance of public worship . The loss of a few minutes might deprive him for ever of the interesting sight ; clouds might intervene after the commencement of the transit , and continue till the sun set . He had been waiting for the event for about eight years—what a disappointment to the young enthusiast should he miss the observation ! Nay , the result promised much utility to science . Nevertheless , conscientiousness prevailed over every temptation ,
and twice he suspended his observations to repair to the house of Godthe Great Architect of that wondrous universe wliich he delighted to contemplate . Horrox had his reward . When his duty was thus performed , and he had returned to his chamber the second time , his love of science was gratified with the fullest success , and all his ardent anticipations were realized . He beheld what the eye of man had never before contemplated . Horrox wrote an account of this celestial phenomenon , under the title
of " Venus in sole visa , which was afterwards published by the astronomer Hevelius . The manner in which he speaks of the incident above narrated , is creditable alike to his modesty and piety . " I observed , " says he , " from sunrise till nine o ' clock , again a little before ten , and lastly at noon , and from one to two o ' clock—the rest of the day being devoted to higher duties , which might not be neglected for these pastimes . " Horrox died at the early age of twenty-two ; and , had he lived , he
would probably have become one of the most eminent men of his time . The precocious talent and studies of this youth , remind us of one of the present time ; we allude to Mr . Adams , of St . John ' s College , Cambridge , who , while yet an under-graduate , began those profound and ingenious calculations , which have distinguished him as the first theoretical discoverer of the existence aud place of the new planet . In this he certainl y anticipated Le Verrier ; and his country may yet look to him for further discoveries and distinction . Henceforward , let no Professors of Trinity pretend to despise a Johnian .
Freemasonry In The Irish Courts Of Law, 1808.*
FREEMASONRY IN THE IRISH COURTS OF LAW , 1808 . *
( Continued from pat ; e itt ) . GHAND LODGE OP IRELAND . At the monthly meeting of the Grand Lodge of Ireland , held at the Taylors' Hall , in the city of Dublin , on Thursday , the 7 th day of April , 1808 , the Earl of Donoughmore , Grand Master of Ireland , in the Chair , his lordship havingby circular letters to the different Lod signified
, ges , his intention of presiding in person on that day . Present—Alexander Jaffray , Esq ., Deputy Grand Master ; Francis Fetherstpne , Esq ., acting Senior Grand Warden ; Henry Bunbury , Esq ., acting Junior Grand Warden ; John Boardman , Esq ., Grand Treasurer ; John Leech ,, Esq . ; the Hon . Francis Hely Hutchinson ; the Hon . Abraham Hely Hutchinson ; the Hon . and Rev . Lorenzo Hely Hutchinson ; and several other members of the Grand Master ' s Lodge ; . together