The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine: 1857-10-01 - The Choice Of Smyrna As A Site For A British Hospital During The Late War Has Been, Under Providence* The Means Of Planting Masonry In A Truly Rich Soil. Amongst The Civil And Military Staff Attached To The Important Station Were A Few Most Zealous Brethren, Who, Under Great Difficulties, Managed To Muster Enough To Work: As A Lodge Of Instruction, As Often A Quiet Evening Could Be Taken From The Urgent Duties Of The Hospital. One By One Brethren Were Discovered, Of Various Languages And Nationalities; But So Powerful Had Been The Social Persecution—To Turkey.