Illustrations of Masonry

Resolutions of the Grand Lodge in respect to the

ib.

- 339

Masters and Wardens of the Scottish Lodges

Grand Lodge of Scotland communicates their pro-

ceedings relative to Dr. Mitchel, and the resolu-

tions of the Grand Lodge of England on the

occasion

The Grand Lodge of Ireland approves the proceed-

ings of the Grand Lodge of England, and pledges

itself not to receive as a Brother any person stand-

ing under the interdict of the Grand Lodges of

England or Scotland

The foundation-stone of Covent Garden Theatre

laid by the Prince of Wales as Grand Master of

England and Scotland

Ceremony observed on that occasion

Inscription on the Medals deposited in the founda-

tion-stone

The measures respecting the irregular Masons

abolished

The Liquidation-fund discontinued

The Grand Treasurer's Account stated.

XVI. History of Masonry from 1812 to 1813

ib.

His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex appointed

Deputy Grand Master

Grand Banquet given by the Fraternity to the Earl

of Moira, on his being appointed Governor General

of India

Farewell Stanzas, written by W. R. Wright, Esq.

and sung by Brother Bellamy

Superb Masonic Jewel presented to his Lordship on

the occasion

His Hoyal Highness the Duke of Sussex, on the ac-

cession of the Prince of Wales to the Regency,

elected, in open Grand Lodge, Grand Master by

unanimous acclamation

The Prince Regent condescends to accept the title of

Grand Patron of the Order

Their Royal Highnesses the Dukes of Kent and

Sussex, and bis Grace the Duke of Athol, concur

in measures for bringing about the so-long-desired

Union

Articles of Union between the two Grand Lodges of

England

Brethren nominated by the Royal Dukes to form the

LODGE OF RECONCILIATION

SECT.

PAGE

The Order of Proceedings at the Re-union detailed 366

Plan of Freemasons' Hall at the solemn Ceremonial

of the Re-union

XVII. History of Masonry from 1813 to 1820

A gross Imposture exposed, in a Law Case on Ma-

sonry, Smith v. Finch

Revival of Freemasonry in Russia

374

375

Solemn Dedication, by the Grand Master, of the
Masonic Hall at Bath

The Grand Master's Address to the Corporation, on
being presented with the Freedom of the City
Ceremonial at laying the Foundation-stone of a Mo-
nument to the Memory of Robert Burns, the Ayr-
shire Poet, Jan. 25, 1820, being the Anniversary
of his Natal Day

Sketch of Freemasonry in Scotland

-

ib.

376

ib.

383

ib.

384 note.

Address of the W. Depute Grand Master, Alexander

Boswell, Esq. of Auchinleck

XVIII. History of Masonry from 1820 to 1823

Address from the Grand Lodge to the Throne

His Majesty condescends to accept the office of

Grand Patron of Masonry

Splendid present from His Royal Highness the

Duke of Sussex, to the Grand Lodge

Irregularities at Liverpool

Memorial to the Grand Lodge from the P. G.

Lodge, for the County Palatine of Lancaster

The Memorial withdrawn

Charges exhibited against the Lodge No. 31

The Lodge No. 31, suspended

The Brethren of No. 31, issue a manifesto to all the

Lodges in the Union

And refuse obedience to the summons of the Pro-

vincial Grand Master

395

A Committee formed at Liverpool to adjust the

dispute

396

The Deputy Provincial Grand Master, summons

the Master of No. 31

ib.

He refuses to attend

And publishes a violent account of proceedings

The dispute referred by the Provincial Grand

Master, to the Board of General Purposes

ib.

395

399

The Lodge No. 31 suspended by the Grand Lodge

Several individual members suspended

400

ib.

The Lodge No. 31 erased, and its members expelled

from Masonry

SECT.

Protest of the Lodge No 140

That Lodge erased for contumacy

XIX. History of Masonry from 1823 to 1829

Origin of the Prince of Wales's Lodge

Memorial to His Majesty

Memorial to His Royal Highness the Duke of York

Installation of His Royal Highness the Duke of

York, as Master of the Prince of Wales's Lodge

Address of the Deputy Master at that ceremony

Account of Brother Belzoni

Loses his life in Africa

Masonry respected by Pirates

ib.

Donation of fifty pounds from the Grand Lodge to
the widow of Brother Belzoni

Ceremony of laying the foundation-stone of the

Humber Lodge, Hull

Grand Lodge at the Thatched House Tavern

ib.

411

ib.

415

His Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence installed

Master of the Prince of Wales's Lodge

Contributions to the fund of Benevolence

Fifty-nine Lodges struck off the list for non-
payment of arrears

Conclusion

ODES.

I. Hail to the Craft, &c.

II. What solemn sounds, &c.

III. Order is Heaven's first law, &c.

422

IV. When first the golden morn, &c.

ib.

V. Thou fairest Type of excellence divine

424

VI. Strike to melodious notes the golden lyre

425

VII. Wake the lute and quiv'ring strings

426

VIII. Almighty Sire! our heavenly king

IX. Hail, universal Lord!

X. Assist me, ye fair tuneful Nine

XI. Oh for a hand, whose magic power

XII. Thy Sorrows, Ayr

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I." Let there be light!" the Almighty spoke

II. To Heaven's high Architect all praise

SECT.

V. Vain thought! but had Burns, &c.

VI. Ye dull stupid mortals, &c.

VII. In times of old date, &c.

VIII. A system more pure, &c.

IX. Genius of Masonry, descend

X. When my divine Althæa's charms

XI. On, on, my dear Brethren, &c.

XII. Hail, Masonry, thou craft divine!

XIII. Let Masonry from pole to pole

XIV. Hail, Masonry! thou sacred Art

XV. When Heaven design'd, &c.

XVI. Ye sons of fair Science, impatient to learn

XVII. Hail, Masonry divine!

XVIII. Let drunkards boast the power of wine

XIX. Come, let us prepare

XX. When orient Wisdom, &c.

XXI. When a lodge of Freemasons, &c.

XXII. In history we're told, &c.

XXIII. O, what a happy thing it is, &c.

XXIV. Adieu! a heart-warm, fond adieu !

ILLUSTRATIONS

OF

MASONRY.

BOOK I.

THE EXCELLENCY OF MASONRY DISPLAYED.

SECTION I.

Reflections on the Symmetry and Proportion in the Works of Nature, and on the Harmony and Affection among the various Species of Beings.

WHOEVER attentively observes the objects which surround him will find abundant reason to admire the works of Nature, and to adore the Being who directs such astonishing operations: he will be convinced, that infinite Wisdom could alone design, and infinite Power complete, such amazing works.

Were a man placed in a beautiful garden, would not his mind be affected with exquisite delight on a calm survey of its rich collections? Would not the groves, the grottoes, the artful wilds, the flowery parterres, the opening vistas, the lofty cascades, the winding streams, the whole variegated scene,

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