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The Reporter.
The first lecture was most ably worked by the following Brethren : — 1 st Section . Bro . Liall , W . M . . . Gihon . 2 nd " " Starlyn , J . G . . . Lion and Lamb . 3 rd " " Watkins , S . W . . . Gihon . 4 th " " Fox , W . M . . . . Lion and Lamb . 5 th " " Allport , J . D . . . Lion and Lamb . 6 th " " A . Thomson , J . W . Lion and Lamb . ¦
r 7 th " " Rule , P . M . . . . Lion and Lamb . Three guineas were voted to each of the three Charities , and a balance left in hand towards next season . A vote of thanks was ordered to be presented to Brother Peter Thomson in a handsome frame , that in his own house there may , from generation to generation , exist a record of the inestimable value of a good man ' s name . Brother M'MullenG . S . B . presided at the banquetat which about
, , seventy Brethren , including not only the Eastern Luminaries , but Brothers S . B . Wilson , Crucefix , and many others from the Master Masons' Lodge , who took this opportunity of returning the courtesy of a visit from Brother Thomson at their last anniversary . Many other visitors were present , including some provincial Brethren .
IONIC LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , May 13 . —The third anniversary of this excellent Masonic School for the dissemination of craft mysteries , was held at the George and Vulture , and was well attended . The first and second lectures were ably worked under the superintendance of Brother Stephen Barton Wilson , who justly ranks among the elite of the chosen . What in some may appear a foible , is in him a virtue ; we allude to that impatient jealousy which takes its origin in vigilance
and sound principle ; in no hurry himself to give hasty publicity to the emanations which even his own spirit of examination approves , he rather represses in others what he considers likely to tend to create doubt , until by its perfect truth it can ensure improvement . If we mistake not , Brother S . B . Wilson was a pupil of the late Peter Gilkes , than whom a more zealous Mason never existed , and the pupil is worthy the Master . We regret that our report of this excellent Lodge
is thus brief and imperfect , but as the spirit and intelligence of its members require no apology for our own neglect , we rather court their kindness in forbearing with it . The not unusual termination of labour , an elegant supper , and the enlivening sociality of song and good humour concluded the evening .
STRONG MAN LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , May 27 th , 1839 . —Mr . Editor , —Dear Sir and Brother , —I have the pleasing duty ( by direction of the Brethren of the above Lodge ) to inform you , that since October last , they have been enabled to resume their labours under the able auspices of our well known talented and gifted Brother , George Aarons . It is gratifying to be enabled to report that from the proceeds collected at every weekly meeting , contributions have been transmitted to the Masonic Boys' and Girls' Schoolas also to the society for the support
, of the Aged and Decayed Freemason , thus blending practice with theory ! Charity being one of the sublime attributes of the Author of Nature , whom we are enjoined to imitate , the Brethren , while storing their minds with the theoretical portion of the science , are anxious to show the effect by practice . The Brethren beg to tender their heartfelt wishes for the success of the society for the Aged and Decayed Freemason , for among the numberless charitable institutions supported
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The Reporter.
The first lecture was most ably worked by the following Brethren : — 1 st Section . Bro . Liall , W . M . . . Gihon . 2 nd " " Starlyn , J . G . . . Lion and Lamb . 3 rd " " Watkins , S . W . . . Gihon . 4 th " " Fox , W . M . . . . Lion and Lamb . 5 th " " Allport , J . D . . . Lion and Lamb . 6 th " " A . Thomson , J . W . Lion and Lamb . ¦
r 7 th " " Rule , P . M . . . . Lion and Lamb . Three guineas were voted to each of the three Charities , and a balance left in hand towards next season . A vote of thanks was ordered to be presented to Brother Peter Thomson in a handsome frame , that in his own house there may , from generation to generation , exist a record of the inestimable value of a good man ' s name . Brother M'MullenG . S . B . presided at the banquetat which about
, , seventy Brethren , including not only the Eastern Luminaries , but Brothers S . B . Wilson , Crucefix , and many others from the Master Masons' Lodge , who took this opportunity of returning the courtesy of a visit from Brother Thomson at their last anniversary . Many other visitors were present , including some provincial Brethren .
IONIC LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , May 13 . —The third anniversary of this excellent Masonic School for the dissemination of craft mysteries , was held at the George and Vulture , and was well attended . The first and second lectures were ably worked under the superintendance of Brother Stephen Barton Wilson , who justly ranks among the elite of the chosen . What in some may appear a foible , is in him a virtue ; we allude to that impatient jealousy which takes its origin in vigilance
and sound principle ; in no hurry himself to give hasty publicity to the emanations which even his own spirit of examination approves , he rather represses in others what he considers likely to tend to create doubt , until by its perfect truth it can ensure improvement . If we mistake not , Brother S . B . Wilson was a pupil of the late Peter Gilkes , than whom a more zealous Mason never existed , and the pupil is worthy the Master . We regret that our report of this excellent Lodge
is thus brief and imperfect , but as the spirit and intelligence of its members require no apology for our own neglect , we rather court their kindness in forbearing with it . The not unusual termination of labour , an elegant supper , and the enlivening sociality of song and good humour concluded the evening .
STRONG MAN LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , May 27 th , 1839 . —Mr . Editor , —Dear Sir and Brother , —I have the pleasing duty ( by direction of the Brethren of the above Lodge ) to inform you , that since October last , they have been enabled to resume their labours under the able auspices of our well known talented and gifted Brother , George Aarons . It is gratifying to be enabled to report that from the proceeds collected at every weekly meeting , contributions have been transmitted to the Masonic Boys' and Girls' Schoolas also to the society for the support
, of the Aged and Decayed Freemason , thus blending practice with theory ! Charity being one of the sublime attributes of the Author of Nature , whom we are enjoined to imitate , the Brethren , while storing their minds with the theoretical portion of the science , are anxious to show the effect by practice . The Brethren beg to tender their heartfelt wishes for the success of the society for the Aged and Decayed Freemason , for among the numberless charitable institutions supported