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Ireland.
The distinguishing mark of the Kni ghts of Malta , M . P ., is a cross of eight points enamelled white , or in diamonds pendent to a black watered ribbon , worn at the breast . The Knight Grand Cross , or Croix d'honneur of Malta is attached to a triangle , and is appended to a red collar ivith white edges . Motto—Mors aut victoria . In the history of the Crusaders we read that it was the custom to decorate the Maltese Bad so as to distinguish the country of the
ge , wearer : viz . —Germany by an imperial crown and eagle ; Spain an olive ; France , the crown and fleur-de-lis ; England , the George and Dragon , & c On the same principle , we presume , there could be no objection to the Chevaliers d'Lrlande decorating their badges with the national emblem—a trefoil , that
• " Chosen leaf Of bard and chief Old Erin ' s native shamrock . " The manner in which the business connected with the higher degrees of Masonry is attended to in the S . G . E ., reflects credit not only on the individuals composing it , but particularly on Brother AVilliam White , E . D . C . in Ireland , under whose fostering influence has Masonry been extended and philanthropy promoted .
PRINCE MASONS CHAPTER . —At an investiture of this illustrious Ordei held by the Sovereign , Brother Thomas James Quinton , P . M . of No . 4 , a High Sheriff of Dublin , was admitted , installed , ancl received the insignia of Prince Rose-Croix . THE GRAND LODGE OP IRELAND had its regular monthly meetings on the first Thursdays in January , February , and March . LODGE No . 2 has installed as AV . M . Signor Sapio , a brother who in the musical and fashionable
world is spoken of in high terms , as a Professor and Companion . Its last entertainment lacked not its usual quantum of good cheer and harmony , ancl many distinguished visitors were present .
"And songs were sung , ancl flowing bowls went round , And mirth and pleasure shown in every face . " THE SUPREME ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF IRELAND ' quarterly Consistory was attended by several Principals , Sojourners , and Companions in Arch Paraphernalia , who assisted in the ancient ceremonies . THE LODGE OF INSTRUCTION still continues its laboursIn it is
. adopted an excellent system " of acquiring and communicating knowledge : " the entire under the direction of Brother Fowler . We trust that his efforts may lastingly impress on the minds of his hearers a just sense of the importance of those subjects which he so well illustrates from the research of antient and modern authorities , and which tend to elevate and adorn our characters as Christians , ancl to render us fit for the varied walks of social intercourse .
LODGE NO . 6 , we are proud to say , has progressed and is progressing Lord Rossmore is a member . Amongst its most praiseworthy supporters are Past Masters AVard ancl Saunders . SHAKSPEARE LODGE , NO . 143 . —The warrant which has just heen ushered forth under the above title , we have much pleasure in wel-
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Ireland.
The distinguishing mark of the Kni ghts of Malta , M . P ., is a cross of eight points enamelled white , or in diamonds pendent to a black watered ribbon , worn at the breast . The Knight Grand Cross , or Croix d'honneur of Malta is attached to a triangle , and is appended to a red collar ivith white edges . Motto—Mors aut victoria . In the history of the Crusaders we read that it was the custom to decorate the Maltese Bad so as to distinguish the country of the
ge , wearer : viz . —Germany by an imperial crown and eagle ; Spain an olive ; France , the crown and fleur-de-lis ; England , the George and Dragon , & c On the same principle , we presume , there could be no objection to the Chevaliers d'Lrlande decorating their badges with the national emblem—a trefoil , that
• " Chosen leaf Of bard and chief Old Erin ' s native shamrock . " The manner in which the business connected with the higher degrees of Masonry is attended to in the S . G . E ., reflects credit not only on the individuals composing it , but particularly on Brother AVilliam White , E . D . C . in Ireland , under whose fostering influence has Masonry been extended and philanthropy promoted .
PRINCE MASONS CHAPTER . —At an investiture of this illustrious Ordei held by the Sovereign , Brother Thomas James Quinton , P . M . of No . 4 , a High Sheriff of Dublin , was admitted , installed , ancl received the insignia of Prince Rose-Croix . THE GRAND LODGE OP IRELAND had its regular monthly meetings on the first Thursdays in January , February , and March . LODGE No . 2 has installed as AV . M . Signor Sapio , a brother who in the musical and fashionable
world is spoken of in high terms , as a Professor and Companion . Its last entertainment lacked not its usual quantum of good cheer and harmony , ancl many distinguished visitors were present .
"And songs were sung , ancl flowing bowls went round , And mirth and pleasure shown in every face . " THE SUPREME ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF IRELAND ' quarterly Consistory was attended by several Principals , Sojourners , and Companions in Arch Paraphernalia , who assisted in the ancient ceremonies . THE LODGE OF INSTRUCTION still continues its laboursIn it is
. adopted an excellent system " of acquiring and communicating knowledge : " the entire under the direction of Brother Fowler . We trust that his efforts may lastingly impress on the minds of his hearers a just sense of the importance of those subjects which he so well illustrates from the research of antient and modern authorities , and which tend to elevate and adorn our characters as Christians , ancl to render us fit for the varied walks of social intercourse .
LODGE NO . 6 , we are proud to say , has progressed and is progressing Lord Rossmore is a member . Amongst its most praiseworthy supporters are Past Masters AVard ancl Saunders . SHAKSPEARE LODGE , NO . 143 . —The warrant which has just heen ushered forth under the above title , we have much pleasure in wel-