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Metkopolita.It.
Let the cynical fool the opinion despise , — Bu ; t this truth everlasting will stand : When we see others Ml , we should help them to rise , An ^ Then be reason your guide , of excesses beware ; Still keep within compass , and act on the square .
From the point in the circle we wisdom can glean , Unto all we a limit should see ; For even economy may become mean , And bounty profuseness may be . Thus virtue itself demarcation should find
. And the boundary line keep within For if prudence , true pilot , we once leave behind We know not where regret may begin . Then be reason your guide , of excesses beware ;
Still keep within compass , and act on the square . Let ' s be taught by Dame Nature , her laws are the best , Hath not ocean the land as its bound 1 The earth in its orbit is never at rest , Yet in safety the planet goes round .
Autumn comes before winter ; ere summer the spring Thus a proper succession they keep ; For each season its own gracious blessing doth bring , From which Man his enj oy ment can reap . Then be reason your guide , of excesses beware ; Still keep within compass , and act oh the square .
Egyptian- Lodge ( No . 29 ) . —The members of this Lodge met on the 5 th March , at the George and Blue Boar Tavern , Holborn , for the dispatch of Masonic business , which consisted of the passing of Bro . W . Bice , and the raising of Bro . Benjamin Banks , jun . ; the ceremonies being performed by Bro . Shepherd , the W . M ., with great ability . The labours of the evening being ended , the
Brethren retired to refreshment , served in Bro . Hayne ' s best style , and a very pleasant evening was spent . The visitors were numerous , and included Bros . J . Smith , No . 201 ; Alfred Suckling , No . 51 ; F . Clemow , No . 85 ; T . L . Fox , W . M . No . 19 ; Thomas Bohn , W . M . No . 955 ; S . M . Lazarus , P . M . No . 61 ; E . T . Fernandez , & c , & c .
Old Kings Abms Lodge ( No . 30 ) . —In the absence of " business" the only noticeable feature in the meeting of Monday , 23 rd February , was the presentation of a P . M . ' s Jewel to Bro . William Paas , the immediate P . M . Addressing Bro . Paas , the W . M . ( Bro . Croft ) assured him how much satisfaction it gave him to present in the name of the Lodge that token of regard and esteem , which had been justly earned by the admirable manner in which he had acquitted himself ,
both in the Lodge and at banquet . In reply Bro . Paas said : " Worshipful Master and Brethren , believe me I feel deeply indebted for this renewed mark of your kindness . I am myself conscious of many deficiencies and short-comings , which you have been good enough to overlook . I can , however , fearlessly assert that it has ever been my anxious endeavour to do my utmost to ensure your approval , and , being aware of my deficiencies in some points , I have endeavoured to support the honour and character of the Lodge , and to maintain its fame and name by a
constant attendance at the Quarterly Communications ' andat the Board ' of Benevolence . I have only once again to return you my sincere thanks for the handsome embodiment of your good wishes just presented to me , which I shall ever continue to prize and value . " The banquet was provided with every regard to elegance and plenty , and the " good cheer , " provided by Messrs . Elkington and Co ., was done ample justice to . The pleasures of the evening were materially enhanced by the admirable musical treat afforded by Bros . Lawler and Jolly , and more particularly by Bro . F . Crew , who is equally at home and equally excellent in solo , duet ,
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Metkopolita.It.
Let the cynical fool the opinion despise , — Bu ; t this truth everlasting will stand : When we see others Ml , we should help them to rise , An ^ Then be reason your guide , of excesses beware ; Still keep within compass , and act on the square .
From the point in the circle we wisdom can glean , Unto all we a limit should see ; For even economy may become mean , And bounty profuseness may be . Thus virtue itself demarcation should find
. And the boundary line keep within For if prudence , true pilot , we once leave behind We know not where regret may begin . Then be reason your guide , of excesses beware ;
Still keep within compass , and act on the square . Let ' s be taught by Dame Nature , her laws are the best , Hath not ocean the land as its bound 1 The earth in its orbit is never at rest , Yet in safety the planet goes round .
Autumn comes before winter ; ere summer the spring Thus a proper succession they keep ; For each season its own gracious blessing doth bring , From which Man his enj oy ment can reap . Then be reason your guide , of excesses beware ; Still keep within compass , and act oh the square .
Egyptian- Lodge ( No . 29 ) . —The members of this Lodge met on the 5 th March , at the George and Blue Boar Tavern , Holborn , for the dispatch of Masonic business , which consisted of the passing of Bro . W . Bice , and the raising of Bro . Benjamin Banks , jun . ; the ceremonies being performed by Bro . Shepherd , the W . M ., with great ability . The labours of the evening being ended , the
Brethren retired to refreshment , served in Bro . Hayne ' s best style , and a very pleasant evening was spent . The visitors were numerous , and included Bros . J . Smith , No . 201 ; Alfred Suckling , No . 51 ; F . Clemow , No . 85 ; T . L . Fox , W . M . No . 19 ; Thomas Bohn , W . M . No . 955 ; S . M . Lazarus , P . M . No . 61 ; E . T . Fernandez , & c , & c .
Old Kings Abms Lodge ( No . 30 ) . —In the absence of " business" the only noticeable feature in the meeting of Monday , 23 rd February , was the presentation of a P . M . ' s Jewel to Bro . William Paas , the immediate P . M . Addressing Bro . Paas , the W . M . ( Bro . Croft ) assured him how much satisfaction it gave him to present in the name of the Lodge that token of regard and esteem , which had been justly earned by the admirable manner in which he had acquitted himself ,
both in the Lodge and at banquet . In reply Bro . Paas said : " Worshipful Master and Brethren , believe me I feel deeply indebted for this renewed mark of your kindness . I am myself conscious of many deficiencies and short-comings , which you have been good enough to overlook . I can , however , fearlessly assert that it has ever been my anxious endeavour to do my utmost to ensure your approval , and , being aware of my deficiencies in some points , I have endeavoured to support the honour and character of the Lodge , and to maintain its fame and name by a
constant attendance at the Quarterly Communications ' andat the Board ' of Benevolence . I have only once again to return you my sincere thanks for the handsome embodiment of your good wishes just presented to me , which I shall ever continue to prize and value . " The banquet was provided with every regard to elegance and plenty , and the " good cheer , " provided by Messrs . Elkington and Co ., was done ample justice to . The pleasures of the evening were materially enhanced by the admirable musical treat afforded by Bros . Lawler and Jolly , and more particularly by Bro . F . Crew , who is equally at home and equally excellent in solo , duet ,