The Freemason's Monthly Magazine, Band 13

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Tuttle & Bennett., 1854
 

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Seite 75 - SEC. 9. The only degrees recognized by this General Grand Chapter, to be conferred in Chapters under its jurisdiction, are Mark Master, Past Master, Most Excellent Master, and Royal Arch Mason. And no Royal Arch Mason who shall have regularly received said degrees, shall be excluded from the rights of such by reason of his not being in possession of any other, so.called, degrees.
Seite 40 - In the master's absence, the immediate past master, or if he be absent the senior past master of the lodge present, shall take the chair. And if no past master of the lodge be present, then the senior warden, or in his absence the junior warden, shall rule the lodge.
Seite 45 - Polymnestor, king of Thrace, and sent with him a great sum of money ; but after Troy was taken, the Thracian, for the sake of the money, killed the young prince, and privately buried him. Eneas coming into that country, and accidentally plucking up a shrub that was near him on the side of a hill, discovered the murdered body of Polydorus.
Seite 45 - As twice to pass th' innavigable lake ; Receive my counsel. In the neighb'ring grove There stands a tree ; the queen of Stygian Jove Claims it her own ; thick woods and gloomy night Conceal the happy plant from human sight. One bough it bears; but (wondrous to behold!) The ductile rind and leaves of radiant gold : This from the vulgar branches must be torn, And to fair Proserpine the present borne, Ere leave be giv'n to tempt the nether skies.
Seite 75 - In all cases of the absence of an officer from any body of Masons, instituted or holden by virtue of this Constitution, the officer next in rank shall occupy his place, unless, through courtesy, or for other reasons, he should decline in favor of a Past High Priest.
Seite 91 - March 24th, 189 , the following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted : WHEREAS, It has pleased the Supreme Architect of the Universe to remove from our midst our late brother, Thomas W.
Seite 56 - While I remained in his Majesty's service, and it was not long, I experienced many acts of kindness and civility from my gallant superior, who often conversed with me on Masonic topics^ Obliged to return home in bad health, I was only in part enabled to resume my Masonic friendships; but during that period I enjoyed much...
Seite 55 - LIFE. IT was in the winter of 18 — , when the " Cherokee" sloop of war dropped anchor in Leith Roads, after a very stormy cruise. Having for some time labored under a pulmonary disease, from cold, I was sent ashore to recruit my health ; and from the long-boat I made my way to a Leith stage-coach — one of the most lubberly conveyances I ever...
Seite 57 - ... the chicken-hearted commander, but I preferred to await the return of the boat, in the company of those that remained. Hanging to the wreck for hours, no boat came to our rescue ; and as the vessel was now under water, I resolved on swimming ashore, where I saw lights moving to and fro, — no doubt to aid the wreckers in their greedy business. Seeing a spar floating by, I jumped upon it, and I was soon away from the vessel ; the tide seemed to aid my efforts, for I was carried towards the shore.
Seite 55 - Highland garb, or sporting ribbons and sashes of the clan tartan. On entering the hall, my brother and party were received, with every welcome demonstration, by one of the strangest-looking characters I ever beheld. My brother, perceiving I was preparing for a good laugh, frowningly informed me that this was Mr. Richard Simpson, the WM of the Celtic Lodge ; and I therefore struggled hard to contain myself in the presence of the worshipful figure now before me. He was a man...

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