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Article DESCRIPTION OF A DESIGN FOR A MASONIC TROPHY TO THE GRAND MASTER. ← Page 4 of 4 Article MASONIC ANECDOTES. Page 1 of 3 →
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Description Of A Design For A Masonic Trophy To The Grand Master.
that pervading spirit , a portion of whieh was the human soul , which , they said , was wedded to Harmony or Love , and produced Intelligence and Virtue ; and this Psyche was ever opposed by Venus , the goddess of the passions . Of the moral character based upon the cardinal virtues , purified and perfected hy the Graces , the result may be elegantly ancl justly expressed by this Psyche . The vase , with the seven lights , and decorated by seven stars , and other emblems and symbols in the Trophy , ivill he readily understood by the true Mason , and to whom it is hoped that the ^ whole may serve as a short memento of the history and principles of the science of Freemasonry .
Masonic Anecdotes.
MASONIC ANECDOTES .
THE SCHOOLS . THKHE is no feature in the boundless utility of Masonry more estimable than that which exhibits its personal service in extremity—it has . often been our pleasing task to place before our readers some interesting proofs ot the subduing power of its influence at the point of the sword , on shipwreck , and even in piracy—we shall now however open a new
source of gratification to our readers—by some happy evidences of the great advantages derived from our Schools , and show the moral beauty ivhich our Order sheds over every portion of its community . First _ The Girls' School . —The Jubilee has now passed , ancl with what pride and exultation must the Patronesses , Patrons , and Governors of that most excellent charity reflect upon the fact that scarcely has an instance occurred of waywardnessand none of crime ! Several traits
, of interesting moment have heen handed to us ; we shall content ourselves with giving one . In the year 1819 , Eleanor Weedon was admitted into the School : about a year afterwards , Mr . Bilke , a magistrate of the county of Surrey , informed the House Committee , that in consequence of the circumstances of the child having become improved by a legacy under a will to which he was executor , he was desirous of withdrawing her from the
Charity . An interview was appointed with the House Committee , and Air . Bilke was invited to inspect the establishment ; he complied , and examined the entire arrangements with the utmost attention . He then expressed his unqualified opinion that he should best promote the object of the testator and the welfare of his young charge , by requesting permission to make some arrangement that ivould enable her to remain in the School during the full period . To this end he solicited
to pay such consideration as ivould relieve the funds of the Charity from any burthen . An agreement was entered into , and twenty-five guineas were annually paid until 1 S 23 , when the ycting person was delivered to Mr . Bilke as her guardian , who , as a testimony of the high opinion he entertained of the moral discipline in the School , the exemplary conduct of the Matron , Mrs . ( . ' look , and the excellent arrangements of the Committee , became a Life Governor of the Charity . It ' is proper to remark , that Mr . Bilke uas not a Freemason .
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Description Of A Design For A Masonic Trophy To The Grand Master.
that pervading spirit , a portion of whieh was the human soul , which , they said , was wedded to Harmony or Love , and produced Intelligence and Virtue ; and this Psyche was ever opposed by Venus , the goddess of the passions . Of the moral character based upon the cardinal virtues , purified and perfected hy the Graces , the result may be elegantly ancl justly expressed by this Psyche . The vase , with the seven lights , and decorated by seven stars , and other emblems and symbols in the Trophy , ivill he readily understood by the true Mason , and to whom it is hoped that the ^ whole may serve as a short memento of the history and principles of the science of Freemasonry .
Masonic Anecdotes.
MASONIC ANECDOTES .
THE SCHOOLS . THKHE is no feature in the boundless utility of Masonry more estimable than that which exhibits its personal service in extremity—it has . often been our pleasing task to place before our readers some interesting proofs ot the subduing power of its influence at the point of the sword , on shipwreck , and even in piracy—we shall now however open a new
source of gratification to our readers—by some happy evidences of the great advantages derived from our Schools , and show the moral beauty ivhich our Order sheds over every portion of its community . First _ The Girls' School . —The Jubilee has now passed , ancl with what pride and exultation must the Patronesses , Patrons , and Governors of that most excellent charity reflect upon the fact that scarcely has an instance occurred of waywardnessand none of crime ! Several traits
, of interesting moment have heen handed to us ; we shall content ourselves with giving one . In the year 1819 , Eleanor Weedon was admitted into the School : about a year afterwards , Mr . Bilke , a magistrate of the county of Surrey , informed the House Committee , that in consequence of the circumstances of the child having become improved by a legacy under a will to which he was executor , he was desirous of withdrawing her from the
Charity . An interview was appointed with the House Committee , and Air . Bilke was invited to inspect the establishment ; he complied , and examined the entire arrangements with the utmost attention . He then expressed his unqualified opinion that he should best promote the object of the testator and the welfare of his young charge , by requesting permission to make some arrangement that ivould enable her to remain in the School during the full period . To this end he solicited
to pay such consideration as ivould relieve the funds of the Charity from any burthen . An agreement was entered into , and twenty-five guineas were annually paid until 1 S 23 , when the ycting person was delivered to Mr . Bilke as her guardian , who , as a testimony of the high opinion he entertained of the moral discipline in the School , the exemplary conduct of the Matron , Mrs . ( . ' look , and the excellent arrangements of the Committee , became a Life Governor of the Charity . It ' is proper to remark , that Mr . Bilke uas not a Freemason .