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Obituary.
To some , whoso acquaintance with the deceased was only slight , it may appear that I have spoken in too strong terms ; while those who knew him well , may , perhaps , be disposed to think that bare justice , if even that , has been done to his character . I must in the latter case , trust to the kindness of his friends who are present , to supply my deficiencies . I know not what course may eventually be adopted , but I feel that the decease of our Bro . Steele should not be allowed to pass unnoticed , aucl that ive should not separate without deciding upon a course
ivhich will most appropriately testify our respect for his memory . I must not omit noticing that while , with characteristic modesty , Bro . Steele did not take that very active part in the performance of Masonic rites , in which so many of our Brethren gain distinction , still , he was always found promoting whatever was for the welfare of our Order by every means in his poiver ; and when occupying the several offices to which at different times he was appointed iu Lodge and Chapter , he never failed to perform the duties incumbent on him with fidelity ancl judgment . The circumstances of the present occasion have
recalled to my memory a custom , followed iu earlier and far distant times , when civic authorities were wont to clo honour to the memory of a deserving citizen , and pronounce on his merits on his decease ; aud I certainly can bear testimony to the good citizenship of our late Brother , and lament his loss from among those of his compeers who now , as over , have readily aided iu promoting what is for the benefit ancl welfare of our common city . I beg to propose " That some mark of respect be paid to tho memory of our deceased Brother Steele , and that a letter of condolence be sent from this united Lodge of Freemasons to his widow . "
The resolution was unanimously adopted . It was resolved , on the motion of Dr . Tunstall , that a tablet , commemorative of the virtues and merits of tho deceased , be erected in the Bath Abbey Church , aucl that a subscription bo forthwith entered into for that purpose . The funeral , ivhich took place on the following day , was of the simplest character in accordance with the expressed wish of the deceased ; it was attended by a very large number of the brethren of the province .
Notices.
NOTICES .
Tim Brethren ancl others are requested to notice , thafc George AA' . Bower has no connection with the Freemasons' Magazine ; and all persons are cautioned against paying bjm anything on our account , AA ' e shall be glad to be furnished with the address of the said George AA ' . Bower , ivho formerly lived at 10 , Dorcas-street , Lambeth , and had offices as a fancy type founder and commission agent , in King ' s Head Court , Gough Square , Emblematic covers for tho last volume of tho Magazine for 1 S 5 S are now ready ,
price Is . ; or tho volumes ( containing twenty-six numbers ) may be had bound , price 14 s . 6 c / ., or with gilt edges 15 s . lid . Brethren can have their volumes bound at tho office if they desire it , for Is . Gd ., or with gilt edges 2 s . 6 c / . Advertisers will oblige by forwarding their favours at tho latest by 12 o ' clock on Monday morning . AA' e shall be happy to receive essays or lectures on Masonic subjects returning
them ( should they nofc be accepted ) if desired .
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Obituary.
To some , whoso acquaintance with the deceased was only slight , it may appear that I have spoken in too strong terms ; while those who knew him well , may , perhaps , be disposed to think that bare justice , if even that , has been done to his character . I must in the latter case , trust to the kindness of his friends who are present , to supply my deficiencies . I know not what course may eventually be adopted , but I feel that the decease of our Bro . Steele should not be allowed to pass unnoticed , aucl that ive should not separate without deciding upon a course
ivhich will most appropriately testify our respect for his memory . I must not omit noticing that while , with characteristic modesty , Bro . Steele did not take that very active part in the performance of Masonic rites , in which so many of our Brethren gain distinction , still , he was always found promoting whatever was for the welfare of our Order by every means in his poiver ; and when occupying the several offices to which at different times he was appointed iu Lodge and Chapter , he never failed to perform the duties incumbent on him with fidelity ancl judgment . The circumstances of the present occasion have
recalled to my memory a custom , followed iu earlier and far distant times , when civic authorities were wont to clo honour to the memory of a deserving citizen , and pronounce on his merits on his decease ; aud I certainly can bear testimony to the good citizenship of our late Brother , and lament his loss from among those of his compeers who now , as over , have readily aided iu promoting what is for the benefit ancl welfare of our common city . I beg to propose " That some mark of respect be paid to tho memory of our deceased Brother Steele , and that a letter of condolence be sent from this united Lodge of Freemasons to his widow . "
The resolution was unanimously adopted . It was resolved , on the motion of Dr . Tunstall , that a tablet , commemorative of the virtues and merits of tho deceased , be erected in the Bath Abbey Church , aucl that a subscription bo forthwith entered into for that purpose . The funeral , ivhich took place on the following day , was of the simplest character in accordance with the expressed wish of the deceased ; it was attended by a very large number of the brethren of the province .
Notices.
NOTICES .
Tim Brethren ancl others are requested to notice , thafc George AA' . Bower has no connection with the Freemasons' Magazine ; and all persons are cautioned against paying bjm anything on our account , AA ' e shall be glad to be furnished with the address of the said George AA ' . Bower , ivho formerly lived at 10 , Dorcas-street , Lambeth , and had offices as a fancy type founder and commission agent , in King ' s Head Court , Gough Square , Emblematic covers for tho last volume of tho Magazine for 1 S 5 S are now ready ,
price Is . ; or tho volumes ( containing twenty-six numbers ) may be had bound , price 14 s . 6 c / ., or with gilt edges 15 s . lid . Brethren can have their volumes bound at tho office if they desire it , for Is . Gd ., or with gilt edges 2 s . 6 c / . Advertisers will oblige by forwarding their favours at tho latest by 12 o ' clock on Monday morning . AA' e shall be happy to receive essays or lectures on Masonic subjects returning
them ( should they nofc be accepted ) if desired .