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Junius.

of the facts of the case , on the contrary , it is weakened ; and one fatal , objection to Lady Temple ' s claim is this , that Lord Chatham must have had his suspicions aroused when he received the letters of Junius , if written by one , though the hand-writing was feigned and stiff , whom he knew so very well . Mr . Chabot's collations and comparisons have certainly strengthened the claim of Francis to be the author of Juniusthoughas we said at the outset

, , , Junius ' s motto is still unexplained , undoubtedly , as he prophesied it would be" Stat nominis umbra . " For our part , though we have carefully studied the evidences for years on this subject , we have never been able to get over the objection of one of Sir P . Francis ' s relations , judging from the normal and even abnormal characteristics of thoughtactionand habit of the man himselfnamelythat had Francis

, , , , really been the author of Junius , he was too " conceited a man" to have " kept the secret . " And certainly , all his own by-play in respect of Junius has always appeared , to our mind , to be consummate acting . But we leave the subject , as it is impossible for any one to profess to say what may yet be discovered as to Junius .

Many Years Ago: The Anchorite's Lament.

MANY YEARS AGO : THE ANCHORITE'S LAMENT .

BY BRO . EMRA HOLMES . MANY years ago , when summer winds were blowing , Ancl swallows' tender twitter was heard beneath the eaves , I sauntered by the arching vines , with mj sweet loveknowing

, That she would be my wife before the trees had lost their leaves . Happy by the river ' s marge , each bend fresh charms disclosing , Watching the swift tide as it eddied near the sea ; Listening to the nightingale—on the banks reposing—As its voice melodiously sounded o ' er the lea .

But the tempter came , and blissful dreams were ended ; So the love-talk passed away in a noble scorn ; Then it all departed , all that vision splendid , And I was left in misery , desolate , forlorn . Many years ago , friends I had unnumbered ;

Love and youth were on my side , no pain did I know ; Jealousy and calumny were the foes that slumbered ; Now lover , friends , and peace have left me many years ago .

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CHINESE FREEMASONRY. Article 1
Untitled Article 5
Untitled Article 6
Untitled Article 7
Untitled Article 8
MASON'S MARKS FROM CARLISLE ABBEY. Article 9
APPENDIX. Article 10
BASSENTHWAITE LAKE. Article 12
JUNIUS. Article 14
MANY YEARS AGO: THE ANCHORITE'S LAMENT. Article 16
AN OLD MASON'S TOMB. Article 17
THE HISTORY OF SELBY, ITS ABBEY, AND ITS MASONIC ASSOCIATIONS. Article 21
HISTORY OF THE AIREDALE LODGE, No. 387. Article 28
AMONG THE HILLS. Article 33
SEA-SIDE SIGHTS. Article 34
MASONIC SYMBOLISM. Article 35
ON THE RHINE. Article 39
FLOWERS. Article 40
AFTER ALL. Article 41
NATURE IN REPOSE. Article 45
LITERARY GOSSIP. Article 46
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Junius.

of the facts of the case , on the contrary , it is weakened ; and one fatal , objection to Lady Temple ' s claim is this , that Lord Chatham must have had his suspicions aroused when he received the letters of Junius , if written by one , though the hand-writing was feigned and stiff , whom he knew so very well . Mr . Chabot's collations and comparisons have certainly strengthened the claim of Francis to be the author of Juniusthoughas we said at the outset

, , , Junius ' s motto is still unexplained , undoubtedly , as he prophesied it would be" Stat nominis umbra . " For our part , though we have carefully studied the evidences for years on this subject , we have never been able to get over the objection of one of Sir P . Francis ' s relations , judging from the normal and even abnormal characteristics of thoughtactionand habit of the man himselfnamelythat had Francis

, , , , really been the author of Junius , he was too " conceited a man" to have " kept the secret . " And certainly , all his own by-play in respect of Junius has always appeared , to our mind , to be consummate acting . But we leave the subject , as it is impossible for any one to profess to say what may yet be discovered as to Junius .

Many Years Ago: The Anchorite's Lament.

MANY YEARS AGO : THE ANCHORITE'S LAMENT .

BY BRO . EMRA HOLMES . MANY years ago , when summer winds were blowing , Ancl swallows' tender twitter was heard beneath the eaves , I sauntered by the arching vines , with mj sweet loveknowing

, That she would be my wife before the trees had lost their leaves . Happy by the river ' s marge , each bend fresh charms disclosing , Watching the swift tide as it eddied near the sea ; Listening to the nightingale—on the banks reposing—As its voice melodiously sounded o ' er the lea .

But the tempter came , and blissful dreams were ended ; So the love-talk passed away in a noble scorn ; Then it all departed , all that vision splendid , And I was left in misery , desolate , forlorn . Many years ago , friends I had unnumbered ;

Love and youth were on my side , no pain did I know ; Jealousy and calumny were the foes that slumbered ; Now lover , friends , and peace have left me many years ago .

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