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Masonic Intelligence.
In humbler life , observed His Royal Highness , the character of woman rises by her trials . We learn with satisfaction that in the hour of sickness , as a friend , a mother , or a wife , she is at her post , to render kind offices , the sweeter by the manner in which they are performed . In the upper ranks , the constitution of woman is not so strong ; and therefore , less capable of enduring fatigue . Yet , in this instance you have in the character of
a Queen a wife , committing to no other hand those duties which , as a wife , she ought to perform , solacing her husband by her love and her devotion , and bearing cheerfully the privations which a hol y and moral affection only could enable her to endure . Let me add , that for fourteen days previous to his lamented demise the King ' s wife never changed her clothes , and you may appreciate her character . AIay her bereavement be characterised by resignation J His Royal Highness then read the address of condolence , which was unanimously approved .
TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN DOWAGER . "Madam , —We , the Grand Alaster , Pro-Grand Alaster , Deputy Grand Alaster , Grand AVardens , other Officers anel Alembers of the United Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Alasons of England , beg to approach your Alajesty with our heartfelt ancl sincere condolence on the late mournful and sact occurrence , which , while it deprived you , Madam , of a fond husband , true friend , ancl powerful protectorleft to
, us deplore , in common with all other loyal subjects , the loss of a kind father , a gracious ruler , and a mi ghty king . "The good opinion , attachment , and patronage " which his late Majesty ever expressed and evinced towards our Order and its Institutions have impressed on our hearts the deepest sense of gratitude from whence it can never be effaced , until time shall be no more . And we , thereforehumbly trust thatencouraged bsuch acts and sanctioned
, , y by such proofs , we may look up with confidence to you , Madam and entreat for a continuance of that same protection which you have = 0 graciousl y condescended to extend to us and our charitable institutions from tbe earliest period of your royal husband mounting the throne of these realms .
Unwilling to intrude or trespass longer than is necessary on your valuable time , which we are aware must be occupied with objects of care and affliction , we venture to conclude by assuring your Alajesty of our devotion to your perscn , and by offering up to the Great Architect of the Universe our fervent prayers for your health , happiness , and welfare in this world , confidently trusting that the same Divine Providence wi 1 vouchsafe to grant you in the next those rewards which , at the conclusion of earthl
your y career , your iAIajesty will have earned and merited b y the trials ancl afflictions to which you have been subjected here below , ancl by the good you have readily , wisely , and generously dispersed amongst all those confided to your fostering protection . ° " Freemasons' Hall , London , this 18 th day of July " A . J ,. 5837 A . D . 1837 . "
, The Grand iMaster then addressed the Brethren on the state of public excitement , consequent upon the commencement of a new reign He called , upon them in a most emphatic manner , while exercising the proudest franchise of Englishmen , during the forthcoming elections , to conduct themselves with becoming dignity of manner , and to let whatever bias to which they mi ght be inclined , as to public principles , be
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Masonic Intelligence.
In humbler life , observed His Royal Highness , the character of woman rises by her trials . We learn with satisfaction that in the hour of sickness , as a friend , a mother , or a wife , she is at her post , to render kind offices , the sweeter by the manner in which they are performed . In the upper ranks , the constitution of woman is not so strong ; and therefore , less capable of enduring fatigue . Yet , in this instance you have in the character of
a Queen a wife , committing to no other hand those duties which , as a wife , she ought to perform , solacing her husband by her love and her devotion , and bearing cheerfully the privations which a hol y and moral affection only could enable her to endure . Let me add , that for fourteen days previous to his lamented demise the King ' s wife never changed her clothes , and you may appreciate her character . AIay her bereavement be characterised by resignation J His Royal Highness then read the address of condolence , which was unanimously approved .
TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN DOWAGER . "Madam , —We , the Grand Alaster , Pro-Grand Alaster , Deputy Grand Alaster , Grand AVardens , other Officers anel Alembers of the United Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Alasons of England , beg to approach your Alajesty with our heartfelt ancl sincere condolence on the late mournful and sact occurrence , which , while it deprived you , Madam , of a fond husband , true friend , ancl powerful protectorleft to
, us deplore , in common with all other loyal subjects , the loss of a kind father , a gracious ruler , and a mi ghty king . "The good opinion , attachment , and patronage " which his late Majesty ever expressed and evinced towards our Order and its Institutions have impressed on our hearts the deepest sense of gratitude from whence it can never be effaced , until time shall be no more . And we , thereforehumbly trust thatencouraged bsuch acts and sanctioned
, , y by such proofs , we may look up with confidence to you , Madam and entreat for a continuance of that same protection which you have = 0 graciousl y condescended to extend to us and our charitable institutions from tbe earliest period of your royal husband mounting the throne of these realms .
Unwilling to intrude or trespass longer than is necessary on your valuable time , which we are aware must be occupied with objects of care and affliction , we venture to conclude by assuring your Alajesty of our devotion to your perscn , and by offering up to the Great Architect of the Universe our fervent prayers for your health , happiness , and welfare in this world , confidently trusting that the same Divine Providence wi 1 vouchsafe to grant you in the next those rewards which , at the conclusion of earthl
your y career , your iAIajesty will have earned and merited b y the trials ancl afflictions to which you have been subjected here below , ancl by the good you have readily , wisely , and generously dispersed amongst all those confided to your fostering protection . ° " Freemasons' Hall , London , this 18 th day of July " A . J ,. 5837 A . D . 1837 . "
, The Grand iMaster then addressed the Brethren on the state of public excitement , consequent upon the commencement of a new reign He called , upon them in a most emphatic manner , while exercising the proudest franchise of Englishmen , during the forthcoming elections , to conduct themselves with becoming dignity of manner , and to let whatever bias to which they mi ght be inclined , as to public principles , be