ffiflrftents. Inch as the procession took the opposite direction, but the majority of them intercepted the pro- cession at the hotel. The Americans were warmly PAGE received there FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE :— , both by the crowds and by the The American Knights Templar in Scotland 41 Freemasons, who had assembled to do them The American Knights Templar at Alton Towers 43 Entertainment to the American Knights Templars in Loudon 45 honour. The Knights Templar, who all belong Masonic Jottings—No. 77 48 Masonic Notes and Queries 49 to Allegheny Commandery, looked exceedingly Correspondence 50 well. They were dressed in a tasteful uniform, MASONIC MIRROR :— and each one, in addition to other orders, wore a Masonic Mems 51 Royal Masonic Institution for Boys.—Summer Festival 51 small gold Maltese cress. Their names are :— CRAFT LODGE MEETINGS :— AVilli am Hamilton, Allegheny ; AVilliam H. Slack, Allegheny ; Provincial 53 Edward M. Jenkins, Allegheny ; Rev. J. J. M'ltlyar, Allegheny; The Royal Order of Scotland 55 J. A. Shoales, Allegheny ; Judge John Heath, Allegheny ; H. The Mark Degree in England 55 D. Keymer, Allegheny ; Edward Coates, Allegheny ; W. S. Reviews 58 M'Kee, Pitsburgh; AV. H. Devore, Pittsburgh ; M. Riley Poetry 60 Philadelphia ; J. 0. Hutchins, Philadelphia; AVilliam A. Short Notice to Correspondents 60 AVashington ; Rev. AV. V. Tudor, Washington; J. Dickson, List of Lodge &c Meetings for ensuing week 60 , , AVashington; J. G. Bowen, AVashington ; R. H. Taylor, AVash- ington ; J. N. Knapp, Port Deposit, New York ; Thomas J. Clepper, Columbia, Pa.; A. M. Rambo, Columbia, Pa. ; C. Li. P. Boice, Columbia, Pa.; A. Godfrey, Stranton, Pa. ; John J. LONDON, SATURDAY, JULY 15, 1871, Fisher, Oil City ; AV. Hasson , Oil City; C. H. Sheppard, Oil City; H. Church, Meadville, Pa. ; D. A. Cook, Mendoto, 111. ; Rev. S. R. Gardner, Plainfield , Pa. ; Homer Laughlin, Smith's THE AMERICAN KNIGHTS TEMPLAR Ferry, Pa.; Dr. J. L. Acomb, Tidioute, Pa. ; AV. H. Thompson , Wilmington, - 111. ; J. M. Cunning, Toledo, 0.; James F. IN SCOTLAND. Graham, New York ; G. AV. Parker, Meridan, Con.; John C. W. Bailey, Chicago, III. ; F. AV. Glover, Hertford , Conn. The chair was occupied hy the Right Worshipful Master of the Royal Arch Lodge, (Bro. George Hutton), and he was On Friday evening, a party of American supported right and left by Bro. Thompson, P.M. and D.M. Knights Templar, thirty-seven in number, visited Bro. SteAvart and the Knights Templars. Tbe deputation from other Lodges present Avere :—Acting Perth, and were entertained to a banquet by the R.W.M. Fairie, S.AV. ; G. Millar, J.W. ; AV. M'Oivan, St. Royal Arch Lodge, No. 122. They had already John's Lodge, 9, Dunblane ; R.W.M. Longmuir, S.AV. ; A. Henry, and J.AV. AVilson, Operative Lodge, 47, Dundee ; been feted in Belfast and Glasgow, and the R.AV.M. Kelt, Ancient Lodge, 49, Dundee; R.W.M. Berry, members of the Royal Arch Lodge agreed to acting S.AV. John Macdonald , acting J.W. W. Macdonald, St. David's Lodge, 78, Dundee ; R.AV.M. ; AV. Ferguson, S.W. An- postpone their celebration of the Summer Festival derson , and acting J.W. Cargill, St. John's Operative Lodge, and invite their American brethren 105, Coupar-Angus ; R.W.M. Rodger, S.W. Macnab, and J.W. of St. John, Reid, Forfar and Kincardine Lodge, 225 ; Principal H.; and to take part in the proceedings. Having made acting P.Z. John Stevens, Royal Arch Chapter, 134, Perth. The company altogether numbered about 200, the hall being the necessary arrangements, the invitation was rather uncomfortably filled. forwarded to the Knights Templar, and cordially Brother Rev. J. J. Mclllyar, D.D., Allegheny accepted. The announcement of the visit caused Commandery, said grace. considerable excitement in Perth, and long before After the company had done ample justice to seven o'clock, the hour at which the Americans the excellent dinner, supplied by Mr. Kennedy, Avere to arrive from Inverness, croAvds had the Lodge was opened in the usual manner. The R.AV.M. then proposed "The memory of the Holy St. gathered in the station and in the principal streets. John the Baptist." He said that he did not need to refer at The party Avas received by the office-bearers of length to the auspices under ivhich they were met. The cele- bration of the festival had been postponed for a feiv days to the Royal drch Lodge, and conducted to Pople's accommodate brethren who Avere travelling in a strange land, Hotel, for the purpose of clothing. In front of and he thought they were justified in making the change, seeing that they were honoured with the presence of so many brethren the hotel the Militia band (kindly granted for the from the other side of the Atlantic. He called upon all present occasion by Lord Charles Kerr), received the to aid the officebearers in carrying the festival to a happy ter- mination , so that it ivould long be remembered with pleasure. strangers Avith the Masonic Anthem, while the The toast of " The Queen " having been given and warmly the responded to, crowd raised a hearty cheer. After assuming The R.AV.M. proposed "General Grant, President of tho insignia of office, a procession was formed, and, United States." This toast ivas enthusiastically received, the hand playing headed by the band playing stirring airs, the whole " The Masons' Anthem," and " Yankee Doodle." party marched to the Royal George Hotel. Some The R .AAr.M. then proposed iu succession "The Prince of disappointment Avas caused to the persons who AA'ales, the Patron of the Craft ii*. Scotland," "The other mem- bers of the Royal Family," ancl "The Navy, Army, ancl Arolun- had gathered in the neighbourhood of the South teers." Bro. Steven, Royal Perthshire Rifles, in replying to the last CA'eryAA'here the tAvo things were indispensibly necessary in order toast, trusted that if they were called to Avar it ivould be side that a man be a Knight Templar and a Christaiu Knight, hy side with their American brethren. He hoped the two Knight Templarism held a high position in America, and AIMS nations, speaking the same language, ancl having nearly the more rapidly increasing in the present than in any former years. same sympathies, aucl derived in grent part from the same fore- He Avas not able to give the number of commanderies in the fathers, would never he found but side by side. On behalf of United States, but he might say that there Avere 350. In some- the reserve forces,—in which be was now, being kicked out of of the States they were very largely represented; in one the army as an olcl fogey—he hoped that they would always be there being from 36 to 40 Commanderies. They had come from ready to defend their firesides. America to visit their brethren as they journeyed on their The R.AV.JI. then called on the company to drink to " The pleasant pil grimage. They had not come to criticise Masonry Prosperity of the Grand Lodges of America." America, he Avith Masonry, Christianity AA'ith Christianity, or one nation with said, had a much larger number of Masons than this country, another nation, but they hacl come to view the fields made red and had a considerable number of Supreme or Grand Lodges, ivith the blood of their forefathers, and to shake the bands of' but the very honoured and Avorthy brother who had kindly con- their brothers. It was not their purpose to demonstrate sented to reply would give them every information. Masonry, but they were advised that whenever thoy went in Brother John C. AV. Bailey, Editor of " The Voice of Ma- this character they ivould always feel at home. sonry," saicl he had great pleasure in being called upon to make Bro. Young, in giving the toast of " Tbe Provicial Grand a very few remarks on this very important toast. He called it Lodge of Perthshire," saicl that one of his American brothers- a very important one, because it was so extensive, taking in all had hinted that they in England [were old women ; but their the. Grand Lodges of their country. And ivhen he told them American friends must not forget they ivere strong children , yet that tbey had, he believed . 36 Grand Lodges, they had of course, they must obey their father and mother, that their clays may be 3fi Grand Masters, each with a very large constituency. In fact, long in the land. He thought it ivould be a proper thing if lie knew from information he ivas always getting, that they had mother were to concoct some way of vay iug a visit to her nearly half a million of Masons in America. He ivas intimately daughter. connected with several of the Grand Masters, ancl frequentl y Bro. Carneg ie proposed "The Provincial Grand Lodge of Forfar- visited severa l of the Grand Lodges nearest his own residence ; shire, ancl Lord Dalhonsie,P.G.M." He saicl that the Forfarshire and he coulcl assure the company that if they ivere present at Masons always took an interest in all matters connected with some of these Grand Lod ges they would be highly interested. the Craft, and he Avas glad to see so many of them present cm Just imagine in the great State of NOAV York containing , this occasion. He thought that a separate bumper should bo 000 masons ivhen they were gathered in their great L ed 75, , ge, dedicated to Lord Dalhouise. His name had been associated Avhat a mi hty assembly there AA'as—how nobl e, hoiv great. In g Avith Forfar for many a year, and to almost every loclge in the his OAVU State of Illinois which stood next in number to the , country he was affiliated. Every good act in connection wifcli State of Neiv York, there were 38 400 Masons wifcli G80 Lod , , ges. Masonry got his influence ancl support. Of course he visited this Grand Loclge every year, because he Bro. Robertson in repl to the toast said be was AA'HS u member of it; and he had the pleasure of being received , Dundee, ying very in those of the great States of IoAva , Nebraska , and Minesota. happy to be present, and meet his American brethren. He travelled about very frequently among the Lodges in the He did not think that they would find 40 brethren in Scotland country, and it was very pleasant to see the faces of men he had who would take the trouble of going to America, and visit their never seen before, and find that they were all his brethren. cousin in the same frank spirit. He ivas glad to bear Lord Sometimes when he was dwelling in thought on the magnitude Dalbonsie's name mentioned in the manner in which it had been of their institution, which encircled the entire globe, he felt done. Unfortunately that nobleman hacl a Provincial Grand that so far from being ashamed of it they should honour and Master presiding over him called the gout, and which prevented, be proud of it. He had often reflected and saicl—" Let me go him from doing what he ivould otherwise clo. to the east, to the west, to the north , to the south , I find a Among the other toasts , ivere :— Masonic Lodge and a Avarm-hearted brother. They were " Freemasonry honouring the Grand Lodges of America by this toast, and he in Scotland ," proposed by Bro. N. M. Jenkins, hoped that hereafter they ivould be proud that they hacl so and replied to by Bro. Fairie, Dunblan e Loclge, done. They would often reflect on the words he was now No. 9 ; " The Royal Arch Lodge, No. 122," pro- uttering, that although they ivere but the children , the children posed by Bro. Wm. Hamilton, and replied to by Avere fast getting ahead of the father . But that was the wny ¦ Avith the w'Orld generally. When young men went out to make the R.W.M. of the Royal Arch Lodge " The their way in the world, they ivould sometimes say—" I must Deputations from Sister Lodges," proposed by the go ancl see the olcl woman." Well, they had come over to sec D.M., and replied to by acting R.W.M. Fairie the old woman, ancl while they found her every thing that they ¦ , could wish, and intended to honour her as a mother, yet they Dunblane, No. 9 R.W.M. Longmure, Operative told her that she hacl a strong daughter on the other side of Lod ge, 47, Dundee ; R.W.M. Kelt, Ancient Lodge, the water, who was maintaining her hands by the magnitude of her institutions. There were a great many fogies ou the 49, Dundee ; R.W.M. Berry, St. David's Lodge, other side of the water, AVIIO saicl that they ivere doing very 78, Dundee ; R.W. M. Ferguson, St. John 's little ; but they replied that, although they did not lift their Operative Lodge, 105, Coupar-Augns; R.W.M. institutions as high as the Church, yet next to it they were the Rod ger, Forfar and Kincardine 225 " The grandest ancl noblest, and did an immense amount of good in , ; he world. Therefore they ought to be proud of these institu- Magistrates and Town Council of the City of tions, and remember to ivhatever part of tho world Providence Perth ," proposed by the S.W.; "The Sister carried tbem they ivould always find a brother. [The speech of Lodges of the City," proposed by Bro. Thomson ; tBro. Bailey was frequently interrup ted with laughter.] The R.W.M. then proposed "The Grand Lodge of England, " The Memory of Bro. Murray," proposed by Bro. ancl the Marquis of Ri pon," and referred to the warm masonic Carnegie; " The Proxy Master," proposed by the reception that nobleman got during his recent visit to America. J.W. ; " The Learned Professions," proposed by The R.W.M. also proposed "Tho Grand Lodge of Ireland , and the Duke of Leinster," and " The Grand Lodge of Scot- Bro- DOAV ; and " The Wardens and other Office land, and the Earl of Rosslyn." Bearers," proposed by the D.M., and replied to- Bro. Steven, in giving the next toast, " The Knights Templar by the Secretary. of America," said he hoped they Avere satisfied with what they had seen of Masonry in Perthshire. He wished them health During the evening a quadrille band (led by and prosperity, and a safe return to their own shores. Bro. Angus) played a selection of music, and Bro. Mclllyar saicl it afforded him great pleasure to return several songs Avere sung by Bros. Thomson and thanks not only for the Knights Templar present, but for tbe Sturrock . Bro. Slack gave an American Masonic entire brotherhood in the United States. Knight Templarism , as they understood it, ivas inseparable from true Masonry ; song, which Avas greatly applauded. TH.H AMERICAN KNIGHTS TEMPLAR]AT youthful Lord Ingestre (who wore the uniform of a private of the Staffordshire Yeomanry), and " ALTON TOWERS." three of the Earl's daughters. The Rev. Dr. Fraser and the Curate of Alton were also present. The Earl of Shrewsbury, the newly-appointed The Earl of Shrewsbury met the American Grand Master for Staffordshire, having invited legation at the Grand Entrance to the Hall, and our distinguished American Brethren to make a proceeded then to the grand dining-room, the visit to the famed Alton Towers, it ivas arranged English Freemasons giving them a hearty cheer. that they should go there on Tuesday, July 4th, Inde- The Earl of ShreAvsbury, in addressing the company, observed 'being the 95th anniversary of American that it gave Lady Shrewsbury ancl himself the greatest pleasure pendence, and also the Alton Horticultural Show. to' receive tbem on that occasion as gentlemen, and he may add, The Americans, therefore, arrived at Derby rail- as brethren. When he first heard of their visiting the county, he thought it meet to offer them the hospitalities of his place, way station from Leicester a few minutes before for he could not express his gratification at the opportunity eight o'clock on Tuesday morning. The Midland which it offered to reciprocate the good feeling evinced in Railway Company had placed at their disposal two America towards this country. The Marquis of Ripon had done more saloon him the honour to nominate him as Grand Master of Stafford- saloon carriages, and at Derby two shire, on the recommendation of the Earl of Carnarvon. The carriages were attached for the use of the brethren noble lord having read the letter ivhich he had received from the •of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Derby- Grand Registrar, proceeded to state that he need not say to his shire about 30 of whom accompanied their brethren from Stafford and Derby hoiv greatly that honour hacl been enhanced by their presence aud approval of the selecti on, American brethren by the 8 a.m. North Stafford and as soon as he was properly installed, he should do all he train to Alton, the Earl of ShreAvsbury having could to advance Masonry. He receii'edthem on that occasion kindly invited a limited number of the Derbyshire as the Earl of Shrewsbury, and riot as the Grand Master of Staffordshire, because he had not at present received his patent, brethren to a reception at a quarter to tAvelve ancl for the information of his brethren from Ameriea, he ivould o'clock. Soon after leaving Derby the brethren give them some idea of who he was from his ancestors. The of the latter toivn sent a message to the Knights, noble Earl then referred to the lineage of the family which deduces its descent from a period antecedent to the Conqueror, asking them if they would partake of " an eye the first person of note on record being Richard de Talbot, opener (an American term for a morning draught), mentioned in Domesday Book, and who married the daughter of and the reply being in the affirmative, some Gerard de Gournay, Baron of Yarmouth ; alluding subsequently to the protracted suit in the House of Lords, ivhich had vested " sparkling " was forwarded to them. On reach- the estate of Alton in his father, and ivhich enabled him that day ing Alton Station the party were met by the to offer them a hearty Avelcome at the Toivers. After referring Earl's private band, and a procession being to the jealousies Avhich some time since existed in the States formed all moved forward up the avenue of trees betiveon the North and South, and to the part which he, as one , of the hereditary legislators of this country took, the noble earl leading to the ToAvers. Close to the hall a private congratulated all present on the fact that whatever differences tent had been prepared for the American brethren , of opinion had existed on that question , they were all united in and after they had " arranged " themselves they good feeling toivards this country, and it was a very great pleasure to him that ho could venture to oft'or, after the lapse of went to the chapel, accompanied by the Derby- 20 years, when he Avas in America, the hospitalities of his house. shire, brethren, where full choral service Avas per- Whether at Washington, or elsewhere, the received every formed. The Rev. Dr. Fraser, the Earl of Shrews- courtesy and kindness from the American people, and he was pleased to receive them noiv, and show them the beauties of the bury's domestic chaplain, intoned the service, the place. He trusted that the principles of Freemasonry would Anthem beino- taken from the 104th Psalm. The still more firml y unite tlie tivo countries, for, if so, peace would singing of the Earl's domestic choir Avas admirable, be more permanent, and commerce more prospering. The noble lord concluded by remarking that Lady Shreivsbury desired to and at the conclusion the Hallelujah Chorus was join with him in giving them a hearty Avelcome to Alton. played on the organ. It had been arranged that

the reception of the American and English Free- The W.M. of the Staffordshire Knot Lodo-eO masons should take place at a quarter to 12 o'clock, then read a resolution Avhich had been agreed •but in consequence of the non-arrival of a deputa- to at a special meeting of the members at tion from the Staffordshire Knot Lodge of Free- Stafford on the evening previous. It was an ex- masons, it was postponed until 12.20. In the pression of gratitude to the Marquis of Ripon for meantime the Americans, each taking the arm of appointing the noble earl Grand Master of •a Derbyshire brother, rambled through the match- Staffordshire, and to the Earl of Shrewsbury for less grounds of Alton, Avhose beauties were greatly accepting the same. extolled, the frequent remark being, " We have Bro. Thomas Cox, P. Prov. G.S.W. of Derby- nothing like this in America." It should be shire, in the unavoidable absence of the Deputy stated that the American flag was hoisted on one Provincial Grand Master of that Province, then of the towers. At 12.30 the Derbyshire brethren addressed the Earl of Shrewsbury as follows :— were ushered into the Earl's Grand Dining-hall. My Lord , hearing that a party of Freemasons from the United where they Avere addressed b States, travelling in England, were passing through Derby to y the Earl of Shrews- Alton Towers, at the invitation of your lordship, several members bury, AVIIO gave to them and the Staffordshire of the Provincial Grand Loclge of Derbyshire, remembering the brethren a hearty welcome. His Lordship, who hearty reception of our Grand Master in America , wished to Avore the costume of a deputy-lieutenant Avas meet them in Derby, and to Avelcome them to this country, but , finding their engagements did not admit of staying there, ive accompanied by the Countess of Shrewsbury, the ventured to ask vour lordship's permission to meet them at Alton ToAvers. We are noAV come to express our gratitude for Oh, it does our hearts good, my lord, to receive the attentions the very cordial and prompt response to our Avishes—and also to ivhich met us at our very landing upon these foreign shores, congratulate tho Lodges in the province of Staffordshire on the and which have culminated in your lordsh ip's reception this day. nomination of your lordship to the office of their Provincial We have felt deeply the inconvenience of exile from home, de- Grand Grand Master—feeling sure that the Craft ivill prosper prived as Ave are,for the time, of the sacred, refining influences under your lordship's fostering care ; and we recognise in of domestic life, the sweet society of wife, daughter, sister. We that appointment another instance of the wisdom and interest are cheered and comforted by the kind offices of friends. It is displayed by the Grand Master of England toivards our ancient the quaint conceit of a wild modern poet, that the precious Order. stones of our earth are the remains of a temple built by the BrO.Wilham Naylor, Provincial Grand Secretary angels in Eden to the worship of God. The foundations of the temple were bright and beaten gold, tower and roof of of Derbyshire, then read the following address to pinnacle without were solid diamond, the dome was eye-blue the American Knights Templar :— sapphire, studded with golden stars; the floor ivas emerald , To the party of American Knights Templar noiv visiting this veined with gold and silver ; marble and mineral of every hue country. Avere iu its wails ; the altar Avas one ruby, heartlike; the columns We, the representatives of the Provincial Grand Lodge, were of alabaster, and where all things AA'ere magnificent, the ancl the various Lodges of Derbyshire, desire to offer you meanest thing Avas gold, the plainest. Man fell, ancl joined the our most cordial and fraternal greeting on your arrival in hosts of hell, black-bannered on the very day when he should England. haA'e met God and his angels there, and immediately also fell We Avelcome you, not only as brethren of the Craffc, but ive that bright fane,—no death-doomed 'eye gazed on its glory,— are especially glad to welcome you as citizens of that great earthquakes gulped it down,—the temple of tbe angels lay in nation between which ancl this country there are so many close its grave, till at the flood , it burst, like a shell, and scattered,, ties. east and Avest, and far and Avide, its fragments, ivhich are the We much regret that circumstances have compelled us diamonds and rubies and emeralds and sapphires of this- to abandon the idea ive at first entertained of giving you world's costly merchandize. Morally, human nature is ju st a public reception in Derby, but ive rejoice that Bro. the such a wretched temple; hut we recognize in the affections and Earl ef Shrewsbury and Talbot has given us this oppor- virtues and amenities and hospitalities of common life scattered tunity of meeting you and giving you this fraternal greet- and fragmentary jeivels of the wreck. These jewels have- ing. thickly stre-vn our way through the United Kingdom, but the In conclusion, we sincerely wish you a prosperous and happy Koh-i-noor, the crown jewel, my lord, we have found this day tour, and trust that you ivill carry back with you such at Alton Towers. Furthermore, we recognize ourselves as hav- sentiments as will not only tend to draw the members of ing the honour to be received as the humble representatives of the Craft on each side of the Atlantic more closely together, but a fraternity, of which ive are h appy to congratulate your lord- ship as a chiefofficer, by recent nomination as Provincial Grand cement those feelings of peaee and goodwill which noiv so happil Master of Staffordshire—a fraternity whose laws, teachings, y exist betAveen the two countries and works are designed to assist in rebuilding Signed on behalf of the Deputation. the wrecked tem- ple of humanity to which I have alluded, until the perfect W. ISTATLOB, structure shall again stand forth, love ever beating in the P.G.S. Derbyshire, heart, truth ever speaking from the tongue Jul 4th, 1S71. , justice ever reign- y ing in the mind, benevolence ever giving frnm the hand,. 'Lhe address, which was from the establishment righteousness ever the path of the feet, kindness ever beaming from the eye, gentleness curving every limb, honour crowning of Messrs. Bemrose and Sons, Derby, was beau- the bead, and goodness unqualified, the description of the whole tifully illuminated. It Avas surmounted by several life. Begging your lordshi p aud Lady Shrewsbury to accept Masonic emblems, and the American and English the assurance that the reception extended to us this day is in- finitely more beautiful in our eyes and more grateful in our arms. hearts than are the blossoms of exquisite loveliness that lie in The Rev. Dr. Tudor (Wesleyan), of Baltimore, such rich bouquets over your lordship's estate, ive remain, my then replied on behalf of the Americans as follows : lord, your humble servants. By your lordship's permission, I would also, on behalf of my companions, express our lively It gives me great pleasure, my Lord Shrewsbury, to appear sense of pleasure in meeting so many of our brother Masons on- upon the part o£ my companions to respond to the very kind this beautiful spot to-day, our great happiness in reeeivirg and cordial welcome ivhich your Lordship and Lady Shrewsbury their kindly greetings, and the assurance of the sincere recipro- have been pleased to extend to us this clay. But how to respond cation from our hearts, on their behalf, of all their good in sufficiently appropriate and grateful terms is the difficulty, wishes. ancl is a task for the performance of which I crave your lordsh ip's indul gence for a few moments. AVe gratefully lhe above speech was listened to Avith marked recognise the distinguished honour of being received by your attention by all present. It ivas delivered with lordship as the citizens and humble representatives of a nation great earnestness and made a strong impression between which and your own nation, my lord, there have long , existed relations not only of friendliness, but also of ivarin upon all Avho had the pleasure of listening to it> affection—relations sustained and ratified by the recent arrange - The Earl of Shrewsbury remarked that the ments of State to which your lordship has alluded , and the Rev. Dr. Fraser would say a few words. terms of which have settled points of honour, which existed, I am persuaded , more in sentiment than in reality. Let us The Rev. Dr. Fraser said, that although not a member of the beliei'e it to be impossible that those strong bonds of civilisa- Craft, he could unite Avith the nohlo Earl in giving a cordial tion and Christianity, AA'hich hold fast together the two States, Avelcome to tbe American brethren . He (Dr. Fraser) had tbe shall ever be severed so as to precipitate us into other than pleasure of being present at a conference of Anglican clergymen, relations the most friendly and loving. We were touched in Avhich AV:is also attended by several distinguished American observing, immediately upon setting foot on your lordshi p's prelates, and he well remembered the cordiality and truly affec- domains, the mark of the distinguished honour you ivould do tionate greeting they gave to the English clergy. The Bishop of us, in our national colours floating the highest over the towers Illinois and others also delivered eloquent addresses, Avhich he of Alton. We recognise ourselves received also as the represen- should never forget. Dr. Fraser concluded by saying that he- sentative of that brotherhood of humanity concerning which had Lady ShreAvsbury's permission to escort them though ths- the poet sings:— house, and describe some of its beauties. " Between us all let oceans roll, . The Countes of Shrewsbury then took wine Vet still from either beach with Dr. Tudor and the Americans, with the W.Mj The voice of blood shall reach, More elequent than speech, of the Stafford Lodge, and the acting D.Prov-G.M. We are one." of Derbyshire. The company partook of champagne and other ENTERTAINMENT TO THE AMERICAN wines, ivith choice grapes, peaches, strawberries, KNIGHTS TEMPLAR IN LONDON. confectionery, &c, after which Lady Shreivsbury took the arm of an American brother, the young On the arrival of the Sir Knights in London ladies the arms of the Derbyshire brethren, and they were entertained at a Banquet on behalf of the whole then proceeded to take a private view of the Grand Conclave of the Order in England by the flower show, which was in a tent near the the Prov. G. Conclave of Middlesex, and the Faith hall. This over, the Americans had luncheon in and Fidelity Encampment. their private tent, provided by the Earl of Shrews- The Most Eminent and Supreme Grand Master bury. The Derby brethren, Avith their well-known having granted his dispensation for holding the liberal manner in carrying out their arrangements, meeting, the following circular was issued : appointed Bro. Plock, of the Midland Hotel, " SPECIAL N OTICE .—A Body of Knights Templar, from the their commisariat. They had their own private Allegheny Commandery, No. 35. H.S., having officially announced tent, in which Avas laid out a splendid champagne their intention of visiting the United Kingdom in that capacity, and being now in this country, it is considered due to such dis- luncheon . tinguished visitors that suitable attention should be paid to them Bro. Crossley proposed the health of the Earl It is therefore suggested that, on their arrival in London, they of Shrewsbury, to ivhich his Lordship replied. be invited to attend an Encampment, to be folloAved by a An American Brother then gave " The Countees Banquet. The Knights, having been communicated with, Friday, the 7th of July, has been appointed for that purpose. In order of Shrewsbury," which was acknoAvledged by Lord to carry out the above vieivs, an Encampment will be opened at Ingestre. Radley 's Hotel, Neiv Bridge Street, Blackfriars, London , on One of the American " Legation" then sung Friday, the 7th of July, at half-past Four o'clock. All Knights intending to do honour to their Transalanfcic Brethren on the " The Star Sprangled Banner," with an addi- above occasion, are requested to fill up the enclosed form , and tional verse composed by Bro. Walter Mont- return it, addressed, to the Grand Director of Ceremonies, 15, gomery, specially referring to that day's proceed- Portugal Street, Lincoln's Inn, London , W.C, at their earliest convenience, and not later than Thursday, the Gth proximo, to ings. [This will be found in another column.] ensure adequate arrangements. It is hoped that there will be a The Americans then demanded " God save the full muster ou this auspicious occasion.—By Command, W. Queen," which was sung by Bro. Naylor, and Tinkler, G.Y.C." heartily joined in. The Americans in giving The following circular was also issued by the cheers for the Earl and Countess of Shrewsbury, Provincial Grand Conclave of Middlesex :— responded to the cry of " Tiger ti ," made b , ger y "The Royal, Religious, and Military Order of Knights Templar, one of the brethren. The party then returned to Hospitallers of St. John of Jerusalem, Palestine, Rhodes, ancl the Hall, and Avitnessed the presentation of prizes Malta, in England and Wales, and the Dependencies of the by Lady Shrewsbury. The Americans took their British Croivn. ¦' PROVINCE OP MIDDLESEX.—By comman d of tho Grand departure at five o'clock, proceeding to Derby, for Chancellor in charge of the Province of Middlesex, lam directed London. Whilst the party Avere iu the hall, the to summon all Eminent Commanders, Captains commanding Earl's private band layed a choice selection of Columns, and all duly qualified Knights Templar in the Province, p to attend a Provincial Grand Conclave, to be held at Head. music in the vestibule. Mr. Price, photographer, Quarters, in the East, Grand Field of Encampment, at Radley 's Babington Lane, Derby, photogra phed the Hotel, jSTew Bridge Street, Blackfriars, on Friday, the 7th day Americans from the steps of the grand entrance. of July, at the hour of half-past Four of the clock, prompt time, to assist in clivers urgent unci important business in connection He subsequently photographed the Derby with the Province. Done in the Grand Chancery of the Order , brethren. A vote of thanks to Bro. Plock ivas this 30th day of June, A.D., niclccclvvi. The Grand Master given by the Derby brethren for the princely way having signified his intention to attend this Provincial Grand Conclave to do honour to the Transatlantic Visitors,it is import- in Avhieh he had catered for them, We believe ant he should be worthily and numerously supported.—W. eleven " specials ran to Alton that day, but the Tinkler, Grand Vice-Chancellor." rain stopped all Out-door enjoyment. The Sir Knights accordingly met at Radley's Amongst the brethren from the province of Derbyshire pre- Hotel on Friday, 7th inst., and at 4.30 the Faith sent Avere the following :—¦ Bros. Thos. Cox, P. Prov. S.G.W. ; H. Hillman , Prov.S.G.W.; and Fidelity Encampment was opened. The J. Crossley, P. Prov. S.G.W. ; Thos. Horsley, P. Prov. S.G.W.; following officers being present :— AV. E. Holland, P. Prov. S.G.W. ; W. Saunders, P. Prov.J.G. VV.; Sir Knights the Earl of Limerick, Eminent Commander ; The H. Carson, P. Prov. J.G.W. ; F. Britton, P. Prov. J.G.W ; J. Rev. C. W. Spencer Stanhope , as Prelate ; F. W. Ramsay, as Bloor, P. Prov. G.R. ; Wm. Naylor, Prov. G.S. ; John Smith. 1st Captain; D. C. M. Go'don , as 2nd Captain ; Sir P. Colquhoun , P. Prov. S.G.D.; C. Brentnall , jun., Prov. J.G.D.; Theodore ' Chancellor ; AV. Tinkler, Registrar ; 11. H. Thrupp, as Capt. of Dreiv, Prov. G.O.; J. H. Casson, Prov. P.G.O. : F. Champ ion, Lines ; J. L. Syms, 1st Standard Bearer. P. Piov. G.P.; W . H. Burton , Prov. G.P.; F. Him-, P. Prov. G. Dir. of Cers. ; J. AVorsnop, Prov. G. Steward ; T. L. Gentles, The following Sir Knights were also present : Prpv. G. Steward ; G. T. Wri ght, P.M. Arboretum Loclge; J. C. AVm . Stuart, M.E. and S.G.M.; the Rev. J. Huyshe, D.G.M.; Gribble, W. M. Arboretum Loclge; Jus. Britton, W.M. St. Earl of Limerick , Grand Prior; Sir P. C'olquliouii, Grand Oswald Lodge; G. Haslehurst, W.M. Scarsdale Loclge ; J.Varley, Chancellor; AV. Tinkler, Grand Vice-Chancellor; J. Lavender, P.M. Mundy Grove Loclge; R. Stevenson , W.M. Royal Alfred Grand Registrar ; B. J. Leveson, Grand Provost; F. H. Wilson Lodge; F. Plock Prov. G. Steward ; and others. lies, Second Grand Aide de Camp ; H. Dubosc, First Grand The " reception" was transmitted by cable the Captain of Lines ; D.G.M. Gordon, Grand Sword Bearer; G. same afternoon to America the Harcourt, P.G.C, Surrey ; Captain N. G. Philips, P.G.C, Suf- , representative of a folk and Cambrid ge; Colonel Goddard , Past First Grand Cap- NBAV York paper being present. tain; J, M. P. Montagu, Past First Grand Captain; the Rev. a. Ross, D. P.G.C, Cornwall; J. Boor, P.G., Standard Bearer, visitors through tho kingdom agreeable to them , and to connect Surrey ; D. M. Down'-, Mount Calvary Encampment; G. Hill- those bonds of friendship and unity which already exist between yer, Faith and Fidelity ; J. Oxley OxUnd, Tancred ; AV. Smith , the east and west shores of the Atlantic. P.D.P.G.C., Kent; the Rev. C. W. Spencer Stanhope, Past Grand "In conclusion the English Temp lars trust that their Trans- Almoner; Riymond II. Krupp, Faith and Fidelity; A. T. lantic brethren , to whom they wish good speed , will carry back Brett, Stuart; Malcolm 0. Sim, Faith and Fidelity ; T. W. to the United States the sincere greetings of the Knights of the Venn, Ceylon Encampment ; E. Turner, St. George's, London ; old country. Col. C. Ratcliff , Howe ; J. It. Bramble, Baldwin ; S. Rosenthal , Sir Knight W. Hamilton, Eminent Commander, Grove ; W. Blenkiu , Harcourt ; J. Dyer, Temple Creasing; Hyde Pullen, Royal Naval; E. H Finney, Mount Calvary ; G. then replied on behalf of the Sir Knights of Kenning, Kemeys Tynte ; C. Horsley, Stuart ; J. Lockliart Allegheny :— Syms, Faith, and Fidelity ; the Rev. A. B. Frazer, Cour de " This seventh day of July, in the year of our Lord , one Lion, Oxford ; AV. R. Bryan , Abbey Chapter; J. Hart, Grove ; thousand eiglit hundred ancl seventy one, is one that ivill be F. A. Pliilbrick, Mount C.ilvary ; J. D. Laresen ; Mount Cal- always remembered , not only by tbe Kni ghts of Allegheny, but vary. by all our Praters throughout the United States of America , as au epoch iu the history of the Order of the Temple in the United Letters of apology or excuse for non-attendance States. were read from— AAre have left our home? in the Far AVest, and are now tra- Sir Knights C. J. A'igne, P.G.C, Dorsetshire ; Lord Elliot, velling East, not with the intent of winning renown by warlike P.G.C. Cornwall ; A. C. Crookshank , P.G.C, Ceylon ; the Rev. deeds, but as Pil grim Penitents, visiting the scenes, made C. R. Davy ; D.P.G.C, Somerset ; C. J. Bannister, Past Grand famous by those valiant Knights who have won for themselves, Captain; the Rev. C. J. Marty n, Past Grand Aide de Camp.; and for the Order of the Temple, imperishable renown, and, C Fendeloiv, Past Grand Hospitaller ; Earl of Canarvon , D.G.M, reverently Avith uncovered heads and sad hearts view those of the Craft ; J. Hervey, G.S. ; Dr. J. F. Townsliend , D.G.M. hallowed spots, sacred to the memory of those noble Knights, Ireland ; Colonel F. Burdett, and others. Avhose names aro inscribed on the Roll of the Noble Army of Martyrs. The Sir Knights of the Allegheny Commandery And now when wo nre Aveary with travelling, you have met Avere received with the honours due to their rank: us with kindly greeting, taken us into your tents, and made us The following the recipients of your unbounded hospitality. is a list of their names and their Although so far from our homes, Ave are not in a strange respective ranks. land—ive feel to-day that we are at our mother's fireside, surrounded by our elder brethren. OFFICERS •.—W. Hamilton, Eminent Commander ; AV.H. Slack , Generalissimo ; E. M. Jenkins, Captain General; J. J . Mc 'That the Grand Chancellor, in his official ca pacity of Grand llyar, Prelate ; M. Riley, Treasurer ; J. A. Scholes, Recorder ; Commander of Middlesex , should convene the Provincial Grand D. A. Cook, Senior Warden; A. Godfrey, Junior Warden ; H. Conclave with regard to our convenience,wc regard as one of the Laughlin , Sword Bearer; '!' . J. Clepper, Standard Bearer ; If . greatest honours that could be conferred upon ns. Church, Warden ; AV.A. Short, Marshal ; S. A. Gardner, and W. And , in conclusion , pur-nib us to say, that if any mists have T. Tudor, Chaplains; A. M. llambo, Past E. Commander. darkened the political atmosphere between Great Britain and MEMBERS :—S. T. G. Morsell, R. II. Taylor, G. G. Bowen, the United States, we believe that they have been happ ily .7. Dickson , G. AV. Parker, C H. Sheppard , W. llasson, I-I. O. dispelled , and ive hope that Her Gracious Majesty, Victoria, Reymer, W. H. Devore, W. I-I. Thompso n , J. M. Gumming, Queen of England , may long continue to live and rei gn, and F. \V. T. Glover, J. H. Knapp, J. L. Acomb, C. L. P. Boice, that her memonry, as a devoted wife, and affectionate mother, a E. Coates, J. J. Fisher, J. K. Hitter, J. F. Graham . .I.G. Kcnkins, loving and gracious Queen , and a christian woman ,may be loved Judge \V. A. Richardson , of the Pilgrim Encampment , Lovell, and honoured until the end of recorded ti m e. Mass ; C. E. Coon, of St. Omer's Commandery, Elmira, Neiv Sir Knights W. Hamilton and E. M. Jenkins York ; 51. R. Barnitzy, of the Palestine Commandery, Chelsea, Avere appointed to the honorary rank of PastGrand Mass. Captains of the Grand Conclave of England and In passing,the Sir Knights advanced in military Wales received their patents, and tendered their style and sainted the M. E. and S. G. M., ancl the warmest thanks for the honour conferred uoon Grand Officers, and were then invited to take them. their seats in the Encampment. lhe Provincial Grand Conclave of Middlesex was The Grand Chancellor Sir P. Mc C.de Col qnhoun then opened , and the following were duly then addressed the distinguished visitors in the appointed as Provincial Grand Officers :—' 1'olloAvincr terms :— Sir Kni ght the Rev. A. li. Shepherd , ... Prelate and Almoner. „ ,. E. Turner, 1st Captain. •' The visit of a Bod y of Kni ghts Templar from the Allegheny „ „ S. Rosenthal, 2nd Captain. Grand Commandery oi' the United States, cannot but be con- „ „ AV. Tinkler Chancellor. sidered a highly flattering circumstance) to the Order in Great „ ,, Raymond H. Thrupp, Registrar. Brita 'n , ivhich hastens to greet them with becoming heartiness „ „ D. M. Dewar, Chamberlain. and good-will, and to tender to them the right bund of hosp itality ,, „ F. A. Pliilbrick , Director of Cers. and brotherhood. „ „ F. W. Ramsay, Scandard Bearer "Althoug h separated by more than 3,000 miles of ocean , the „ „ Clarence Harcourt Captain of Lines. Templars of Great Britain feel that space is annihilated by the „ ., G. Hillyer, Banner Bearer. presence of these distinguished visitors ou the shores of the old Sir Knight J. Tepper was elected Treasurer; and Prater country whence their progenitors emigrated, and ivhom they Austin. Equerry. still consider as a part and parcel of the great Anglican Laugue. The draft of the proposed bye laws for the " The Grand Chancellor of the Order in his official capacity of Province of Middlesex was presented. Grand Commander of Middlesex 1ms thought tit, for the 'first time since his accession to ollice, to profit by this opportunity of The Committee to pz-epare Bye Laws was elected, holding a Provincial G rand Conclave, and having consulted the consisting of Sir Knights The Earl of Limerick, Kni ghts of the Allegheny Commandery, hasfixed this Provincial R. H. Thrupp, F. A. Pliilbrick, S. Rosenthal, Grand Conclave with clue regard to the convenience of the visiting Sir Knights. and E. Turner. "The Provincial Grand Conclave of Middlesex feels confident The Sir Knights then adjourned to an adjoining that nothing will be omitted by the Kni ghts of the Anglican room for the put-pose of conferring upon the Sir Langue throughout Great Britain to render the progress of their Knights of Allegheny Commandery the degree of the Mediteranean Pass, according to their desire, the United States. The Chairman made some although they had,with one exception,in their own appropriate remarks upon the recent events in country received the degree of Knights of Malta. which Freemasonry had taken a important part. The Provincial Grand Conclave of Middlesex This toast Avas drank with enthusiasm. was then closed. The National song of " The Star Spangled Banner," Avas sung by Sir Knight Slack, Avith the , and the A Priory of Malta was then opened additional verse, by Bro. Walter Montgomery . folloiving Officers being present :— Sir Knight Sir P. Mc C. de Colquhoun proposed Sir Kni ghts the Rev. J. Huyshe, Grand Prior; Capt. 1ST. G. " " ht Phili ps, Captain General; the Earl of Limerick , Lieutenant- " H.R.H. the Prince of Wales," as a Knig General ; Capt. J. M. P. Montagu, 1st Lieutenant ; Hyde Templar, a zealous Mason, and an English Gentle- Pullen , 2nd Lieutenant ; AV. Smith , C.E., Marescbal ; J. man . He had visited the United States, and had Starkey, Hospitaller ; J. Hart, Admiral ; Colonel Goddard , the hearty ivelcomc Conservator ; C. Horslcy, Baillie; J. Oxley Oxland, Turco- since, frequently acknowled ged pilar ; S. Rosenthal , Chancellor ;"R.H. Thrupp, Treasurer; the he had there received. He would also add the Rev. C. W. Spencer Stanhope, Grand Prelate. health of the Princess of Wales, as the daughter, Sir Knights M. 0. Sim, aud W. Tinkler, Captains of the the sister aud Avife of a Mason, hi hly esteemed Outposts. , g Sir Knight J. Dyer was elected as Guard to the Banner of B.; by all who knew her. E. Turner to the" Banner ofL.; M. A. Bryan , to tbe Banner The next toast Avas " The Most Eminent a,nd of D.; D. C. M. Gordon , to the Banner of R.; ancl the Rev. A. Supreme Grand Master of England , Sir Knt. W. B. Eraser, to tbe Banner of A. Stuart," Avas given by Sir Knight Hamilton, who Sir Knight James Dickson , of the Allegheny mentioned the connection of iSir Knight Stuart Commandery, and Sir Knights J. Boor of the Avith the American Nation, being the Great Harcourt Encampment, J. D. Larsen of the Grandson of William Penn, and a descendant of Mount Calvary Encampment, Thomas Luty of the the Royal 'Stuarts. Ancient York Encampment, and G. Hillyer and The toast Avas enthusiastically received, and it J. Lockhart Syms of the Faith aud Fidelity En- Avas regretted by all that the state of his health campment then received the Mediterranean Pass, did not permit him to be present. and were admitted into the Order of Knights of The next toast Avas giAren by the Chairman' Malta. " The health of Sir Knight W. Sewall Gardner, The Priory of Malta was closed. M.E. and S.G.M. of Knights Templar in the The businessof the Faith and Fidelity En- United States," whose command extended over campment being concluded , it was closed. no less than 36 states, and about six territories. The American Sir Knights then formed a pro- The toast ivas received with Masonic honours. cession and retired iu military order. Sir Knight Huyshe then proposed " The health The Sir Knights shortly afterwards re-assembled of the Visitors, as the representatives of the in the Banquet Room in undress. Knights Templar of the United States," in a The chair Avas taken (in the absence of the forcible speech, ivhich, we regret, our space will M. E. and S. Grand Master, Avho was prevented not permit us to give in extenso. by indisposition from remaining) by Sir Knight He expressed his regret afc the shortness of Huyshe, Deputy Grand Master, supported by the notice which had, no doubt prevented a larger nearly the Avhole of the English Sir Knights Avho number of Sir Knights being present ; but he had attended the Faith and Fidelity Encampment, hoped the Avarmth of the reception Avould make and the Prov.G Conclave of Middlesex. The vice- amends for the smallness of their number. He chairs Avere occupied by the tAvo Prov. Grand strongly expressed himself upon the great in- Captains- fluence Avhich Masonry had had exercised upon the At the banquet.; the American Sir Knights welfare of mankind, and alluded in feeling terms Avere seated alternately between the English Sir to the very cordial reception Avhich had been Knights round the the table. The Sir Knights given to the Grand Master of Craft Masonry, Hamilton, Slack, Jenkins, aud McIUyar, of the during his recent visit to the United States. He Allegheny Commandery, beiug the supporters, agreed with the sentiments expressed by the right and left , of the Chairman. American brother as to the influence Avhich Ma- After the cloth had been drawn , the Chairman sonry had exercised in the happy settlement of proposed '* The Queen , the daughter of a Mason, the differences Avhich at one time threatened to the mother and mother-in-laiv of Masons." He said disturb the peaceful relations of the tivo the manner in which the American Sir Knights had countries. received the name of Her Majesty Avas sufficient Sir Knight Rev. J. J. McIlyar, D.D., replied as to ensure a cordial reception of the toast. follows. The National Anthem ivas then sung. Most Eminent and Supreme Grand Master, The Chairman gave " The President of the " I assure you that it affords me great pleasure, on behalf of United States of America." Although they could all the Visiting Brethren of Allegheny Cuinmiiiidery, to return not their heartfelt thanks for the very cordial manner in give this toast with Masonic honours, they no which they have been received by the Grand Encamp less cordially drank his health , and prosperity to meat of England and AVales. When Ave remember Eminent sir, that this is the first time in the history of MASONIC JOTTINGS, No. 77. Vne world that such an honour has been conferred, it is impos- sible for us to express our high appreciation of your kindness. BY A PAST PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER . .Eminent sir, the very eloquent and able manner in ivhich you have spoken of the. American people, ancl the settlement of those differences which seemed to threaten difficulty betAveen A CONFESSION OF FAITH.—CHARGES OF 1723. two of the greatest nations in the world, has brought us under great obli gations. I can assure you, Eminent sir, that the My answers to a Correspondent's two questions American people no less appreciate the amicable settlement of are as follows : 1st— .The Masonry of the brother those difficulties, aucl I have no doubt that the princi ples of , Masonry ivhich exist in Europe and America , tended no little to who builds his Faith on our Charges of 1723 tiling about this happy state of things. Eminent sir, I have neither time nor ability to make such a repl y as your very eloquent exclusively, is necessarily a Christian Freemasonry. address ivould demand. A gain I thank you in the name and 2nd.—-The Charges of 1 723 did not bring Chris- 011 behalf of American Masons, and on their behalf allow me to give you a pressing and cordial invitation to pay us a visit to tianity into our Freemasonry ; Christianity Avas the United States, and Ave will give you such a reception as already in our Ereemasomy. It had been in our American Masons can give. Onl y in this way can ive hope to manifest our appreciation of your brotherl y treatment to us. Freemasonry from time immemorial ; first as Masonry recognizes the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood Roman Catholicism after wards, as Profcesfcanism. oi man. May the nations of Europe and America over con- , * tinue on the same fraternal and brotherl y terms. Sir, it has A CALVINIST AND THE PASTOR OF A PRESBY- aiforded us great pleasure to travel through your dominions and read the ancient landmarks of our beloved order. Having re- TERIAN CHURCH. ceived the Older of Masonry from you wo are glad to be per- Brother,—The proposition is that in the years mitted to come back as the representatives of Masonry in the C'nited States, and learn amid the graves and monuments of our 1717 to 1723, a Calvinist and the Pastor of a fathers that AVC have preserved the ancient rites committed to Presbyterian Church founded a celebrated institu- ns unimpaired. I trust, sir, when ive cease to labour in this mundane sphere that ib may be our happy prii-'lege to meet, from tion, and that they made its Religion a pure both sides the water, in that house not made with hands eternal in the heavens. Theism. OUR PATRONS. The usual routine toasts having been given A Correspondent thinks that Desaguliers and and responded to, the remainder of the evening Anderson, had they meant to establish a Univer- was spent in social conversation and interchange sal Freemasonry, in which case, Natural Theology of civilities. The American Sir Knights then must have been its religion , Avould at once have expressed their hearty thanks individuall y to G. made two Greek Philosophers its Patrons. WC. Tinkler, and Assistant G. Dir. of Cer. Star- CHURCH OF ENGLAND CHRISTIANITY key, for their indefati AND gable efforts to render their re- ENGLISH FREEMASONRY. ception agreeable. As the Sir Knights had to leave It is the just pride of Church of England early on the following day for Antwerp, in order Christianity that it tolerates other Christianities ; to continue their tour ou the Continent, they re- and of English Freemasonry as a- Particular Free- gretted they Avere compelled to decline many masonry, that in 1738 it made itself a Universal offers of hospitah'fcy, until their return to England, Freemasonry also. in some six weeks or two months hence, ivhen it SCRIPTURE QUOTATIONS. is believed a reception on a large scale will be Our American brethren use an abundance of offered to them by the Craft Masons of England. Scriptural quotations in the opening and the con- The banquet and wines, supplied by Bro. Hart, received the highest enconiums from all who par- duct of the Third Degree, particularly that sub- took thereof, especial ly the American brethren , lime observation of King Solomon recorded in who frequently expressed their great gratification, Ecclesiastes xii., 1—7.—Dr. OLIVER . declaring it ivas the best entertainment Avhich had GRAND LODGE OF IRELAND.—PRAYER AT as yet been offered to them. INITIATION. The American Sir Knights, accompanied by Sir Bro. Hughan in his Prayers of the Craft, " Free- Knight P. Smith, 0 G.,; Avere conducted by Sir masons' Magazine," vol. xx., page 387, says that Patrick Colquhoun , Q.C, over the Temple Church , and public buildings, and expressed the greatest the G rand Lodge of Ireland permits, aud in fact satisfaction at being enabled to visit the ancient arranges for the prayers being presented " through head-quarters of the Old Knights of the Temple our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, or not, accord- of the Anglican Laugue. ing to the desire of the Worshipful Master, two We understan d the G ran d Master of the United forms being iven for each degree—the one States of America has sent an autograph invita- g tion to our Grand Master to be present afc the Christian, the other Jewish. Triennial G rand Encampment to be held in the * See the communication " Freemasonry and Reli gion," City of Baltimore in September. " Freemasons' Magazine- ," vol. 2<1, page 226. MASONIC NOTES AND CITJEKIES- tions by ivhich only they were governed ; and Avhilst their proceedings were conformable to those con- stitutions, no power known in Masonry could legally EARLIEST REVIVAL FACTS. deprive them of any right or privilege which they had 1. Four old London Lod ges, with some other old ever enjoyed. Masons constitute themselves a Grand Lodge pro 15. The necessity of fixing the original constitutions tempore, February, 1717. at the standard by which all future laws in the 2. St. John the Evangelist Day, 1717. Mr. society are to be regulated, was so clearly understood Anthony Sayer elected Grand Master of Masons. He and defined by the whole Fraternity at this time, commands the brethren of the four London lodges to that it was established as an unerring rule in every meet him quarterly. installation, public and private, for many years after- 3. Regulations that every Lodge to be thereafter wards, to make the Grand Master and the Masters convened, except the four old lodges at that time and "Warden s of every lodge, engage to support the existing, should be authorised to act by a warrant original constitutions, to the observance of which also from the Grand Master for the time being. every Mason was bound at his initiation.— CHARLES 4. In consequence of this regulations several neAV FUSION COOPEE. lodges were soon after convened in different parts of MASONIC COWANS. London aud its environs. In a note on " Cowan ," which appear s in a con- 5. Bye-laws of the new lodges not to be contrary temporary, my esteemed friend Bro. Hughan, of to or subversive of the general regulation by which Truro, has adduced from my former contributions to the Fraternity had been long governed, and which The Freemasons' Magazine on the subject, evidence had been sanctioned by the four lodges, when con- of the early use and signification of the word vened as a Grand Lodge in 1717. " Cowan " or " Couan." He might also, from the 6. Resolutions in compliment to the brethren of same source have given a further quotation in regard the four old lodges by whom the Grand Lodge was to its Masonic import. In reiterating in 1707 its first formed. See Preston, page 157. ordinance against the employment of Cowans, the 7. The old Masons in the metropolis, agreeably to Lodge of Kilwinning describes a Cowan to be a the resolution of the brethren at large, vested all Mason " without The "Word "—an uninitiated person , their inherent privileges, as individuals, in the four an outsider. And in this sense the term was retained old lodges, in trust, that they would never suffer the by the same Lodge on relinquishing its connection old charges and ancient landmarks to be infringed. with Operative Masonry. In the ritual which has 8. The four old lodges then agreed to extend their been in use in Scotch Lodges of Speculative Masons patronage to every lodge which should th ereafter be beyond the memory of any now living, we have the constituted by the Grand Lodge, according to the term " CoAvans and Eavesdroppers." Cowans here new regulations of the society. means uninitiated persons, who might attempt to 9. The four old lodges further agreed, while such gain admission " without the word " : Eavesdroppers lodges acted in conformity to the antient constitu- signifies listeners outside the lodge. Cowan is a tions of the Order, to admit their Masters and purely Scotch phrase, and Avas peculiar to Operative Wardens to share with them all the privileges of the Masons in the olden time, as indicating irregular Grand Lodge, excepting precedence of rank. Craftsmen Avho executed certain branches of mason 10. The Officers of the four old lodges formed a and wright work. Such persons Avere, under restric- code of laws for the future government of this tions, admitted to membership in some Masonic In- society. corporations , hut their reception in Lodges was strictly 11. The conditional clause, see Preston, page 159'' prohibited. Besides, as is sheivn by the records of 12. After stating the conditional clause, Preston ob- the Lodge of Haddington (1697) now before me, serves :—By this prudent precaution of our ancient apprentices indentured to Lodges were taken bound brethren, the original constitutions were established as " not to work with nor in company nor fellowship of the basis of all future Masonic jurisdiction in the South any Cowan at any manner of building nor Mason of England ; and the ancient landmarks, as they are work." The earliest minute of the Lodge of Edin- emphatically styled, or the boundaries set up as burgh (Mary's Chapel), July, 1599, records its de- checks to innovations, were carefully secured against liverance on a breach of the statute prohibiting the the attacks of future invaders. employment of Cowans. Nothing can, we fear, be 13. The four old lod ges, Preston proceeds, in con- said with certainty as to the etymology of Cowan. sequence of the above compact, in which they con- Some Masonic students assign to it a Greek origin— sidered themselves as a distinct party, continued to from Kiro^ a dog. It is worthy of notice that act by their original authority; and so far from Cu is a'30 the Gaslic Avord for dog. May the term, surrendering any of their rights, had them frequentl y as one of contempt toAvards Craftsmen " without tbe ratified and confirmed by the whole Fraternity in word,'' not have been derived from the Celtic word Grand Lodge assembled, who always acknowledged Cu ? And may it not be in this sense that we find it their independent and immemorial power to practice employed in "Bob Eoy " by the Great Novelist, the rites of Masonry: who in the dispute between the Bailie and Major 14. No regulations of the society which might Galbraith in the public house, in the clachan of Aber- hereafter take place, could therefore operate with i'oyle, makes the Highlander, whose broad sword had respect to those lodges, if such regulations were in a previous brawl the same night been opposed by contrary to, or subversive of the original constitu- the Bailie's " red-het culter," speak thus super- cihously of the Duke of Argyle:—- " She'll speak her demure, stately housekeeper ot the establishment mind and fear naebody—she doesna value a CaAvmil plays second fiddle to the charming youth, and he is mair as a coAvan , and ye may tell Mac Galium More doing his best to turn the house out of the ivindows. that Allan Inverach said sae." Rob Roy Avas Avritten Like all pampered menials, many of whom are often in 1817 ,— Sir AV alter Scott was made a Freemason better off than their masters,this militiaman, that was, in 1801 , and to his acquaintance with Masonic tech- finds his good , wholesome bread too well buttered , and nicalities his use of CoAA*an as an epithet of contemp t aspires to be parlour company. Plain food no longer may be ascribed.—D. MIJEHAY LXON . suits his palate, and unthankful for the bread we give him, he is turning the knowledge gained in our THE MANNINGHAM DOCUMENT AND THE HIGH service to his oivn private ends by carrying off the DEGREES. , scraps and refuse to a deluded set of followers, who A letter to the Editor, signed "R. Y.," Free- ' hail him at once as their master-mind. For his masons Magazine, vol. xix., pane 172, gives a state- dupes there is pity, for himself reprobation and ad- ment of the points requiring investi gation and ex- monition. amination in this document.— CHARLES PUETON If it Avas not that this servant may be laying the COOPEE . foundation of future complications, we might pass THE MOST WORTHLESS COMMUNICATIONS. over his puerilities Avith a smile, and after having The most Avorthless communications are those con- seriously reprimanded him, permit him to resume his taining persistent assertions uuacompanied bj ' evi- domestic duties, But, as he sets himself up to be dence of any kind, but nevertheless designed to dis- greater than his employers, the matter must be place valued and long established theroies.—A PAST brought to a definite issue, and every brother is bound PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTEK . to decide whether the Grand Secretary's Office is to be used as a place of organisation for the sale of degrees and rites not contemplated by Grand Lodge, as Avell as that the matters there transacted should be made the subject of private pecuniary advantage to CORRESPONDENCE. the domestic in question, and a tradesman who has admitted he pays him a heavy commission for such in- T\e Editor is not responsible for the op inions expressed by Corretpondetits formation. To lest these matters and expose the nefarious traffic, notice of motion for Grand Lodge, and HIGH LIFE BELOW STAIRS. Grand Chapter, has been given, in the following TO THE EDITOR OF THE F'tEESfASOIf 'S MAGAZINE AXD 3IASOXIC MIIIIiOR. terms :— Dear Sir and Brother —Under the above heading, , " That whilst this Grand ,-,, ° I recognises I have receii'ed a slip, or cutting from a newspaper, jf and as it refers, no doubt, to the English Craft and the private right of every j to belong' the Grand Secretary 's office, in London, I think it 1 . ° J I companion I 5 important to the whole Order of Craft Masons in to any extraneous organisation he may choose, it as England , that the allegations therein contained should firmly forbids. — noiv, and at any future time, — be as widely spread abroad as possible, that the sub- a11 while en a ed as salaried ject be thoroug hly ventilated, and if the statements I companions j ' £ S oflicials therein made, should prove to be true the Grand , under this Grand to mix themselves Lodge should take the matter into its own bauds, and ru „ tpr , up, do what the chief of the Executive ought evidently —in any way,—with such bodies as The Ancient and ¦ ¦ to haA'e done before things had come to the pass they Accepted Scottish Rite the Rites of Misraim and have. Memphis ; the Spurious Orders of Rome and Con- If the Notice of Motion , mentioned in the print 1 stantine ; the schismatic body styling itself the Mark send you , has really been giA'en, it is to be hoped that Grand Lodge of England ; or any other exterior the subject will be fully discussed , the various com- organisation whatever (even that of the Order of plainants have their say, and once for all, the verdict Knights Templar, which is, alone, recognised by the of Grand Lodge be given upon the course of pro- articles of Union) , under pain of immediate dismissal ceedings of the individual iu question and his sen- , from employment by this Grand ? tence be pronounced by the Grand Master, so as to p ^ put an end to the many attacks upon the individual There is no hardship in this course. Au employee that have recently appeared in the Masonic prints. cannot be serving several distinct, and,—in some- Tours, cases.—antagonisti c interests at one and the same AN ENGLISH CBAFT MASON IN SCOTLAND . time, and therefore, so long as these men eat our July llth, 1871. bread, they must be restrained from dabbling in [We have during the last fortnight, received several matters above their position. If they do not like copies of the same article, and a copy of the news- the sendee, all they haA'e to do is to go about their paper containing it, but we have hitherto, refrained business, the Craft can do without them, and then from giving publicity to it.—Ed. F.M. & M.M.J they will be able to indulge their plebeian aspirations The following is the extract referred to :— for high jinks to auy extent they may choose, At " There's high jinks in the kitchen of the Craft. An present they are our servants, and if they value the ex-militiaman, from Uxbridge, has got in among the service must not attempt to play the masters.— domestics, and half turned their heade. Even the Masonic JExaminer. well executed Piano Solos, Bro. Seymour Smith acted also as THE MASONIC MIRROR. accompauy ist. * All communications to be addressed to the EDITOR , tit No The folloAving is the list of prizes Avith their respective reci- 19, Salisbury-street, Strand, London, W.C. pients, Avliicb Avere presented to each by the Chairman, AA'ith appropriate addresses of encouragement and advice. Prizes Presented hy the Institution. ChASSICAl DEPARTMENT:— MASONIC MEMS. Upper Form, value 21s. each.—Classics, C. J. Jones; Mathe- Tlie Provincial Grand Master of Cumberland and Westmore- matics, W. B. Eedgrave; Modern Languages, AV. B. Red grave ; land has announced that the Provincial Grand Lodge will be English, W. B. Redgrave. held at Kendal, at the latter end of September, or, the begin- Eirst Class, value los. each.—Classics, E. E. Earle ; Mathe- matics, E. E. Earle; Modern Languages, W. P. Hollis ; English, nin g of October. E. E. Earle. PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OP SOMERSET. — The next Second Class, value 10s. Gel.each.—Classics, E. M. Harrison; meeting of Provincial Grand Loclge Avill he on the 18th of July Mathematics, L. Smith ; Modern Languages, J. Marjason ; at CreAvkcrne. English, J. E. DoAvsing. The Supreme Council 33° for England and AVales, &c, pur- COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT :— pose visiting the folloAving chapters on a tour of-inspection, Eirst Class, value 10s. 6il. each.—Arithmetic, Jas. Gasson ; &c. On Monday next to Sheffield , to attend a liosc History ancl Geography, Frederick Tappolet ; Writing, W. H. Croix Chapter, and to instal the M.W.S. of the Talbot Oiven ; English, Frederick Tappolet. Cliapter. On. Tuesday, July 18th, to Manchester for a Kose Second Class, value Vs. 6d. each. — Arithmetic, F. Lane ; Croix meeting, and installation of the M.W.S. of the Palatine History and Geogra phy, W. II. Sutton ; Writing, F. H. G Cliapter. On Wednesday, the 19th, to Bolton to consecrate a Moxon ; English, W. H. Sutton. Hose Croix Chapter, and instal the M.W.S. thereof. On Preparatory Class, value 5s.—General Proficiency, H. H. Thursday, tbe 20th inst., to Liverpool, to hold a meeting of the Ne AA'm an. 30th degree at the Masonic Hall, Hope-street, for the reception Good Conduct Silver Medal, Presented at the Festival, March , of candidates. On the folloAving day for holding a Rose Croix 1871, G. S. Recknell ; Efficiency as Monitor, value 21s., W. B. Chapter , aucl installing the M.W.S. of the Liverpool Chapter Redgrave. at the Masonic Hall, and for the consideration of other matters Special Prizes : presented by Private Donors. important to the Avelfare of the order. By Bro. Ed-vard Cox. V.P., Canonbury Gold Medal , £4, -Is. (Presented at Festiva l , March , 1871.) Percy Banks. By Bro. William Winn, V.P., Oxford Local Examination , ROVAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS. June, IS7I, £5 5s. SUMMER EESTIA*AL. By Bro. Rev. Dr. Cox, value 21s.—Proficiency in German, The Annual Summer FestiA'al of this Institution AA'as held in W. B. Redgrave. the School Premises ancl Grounds, at Wood Green , on Saturday, By Bro. Rev. Dr. GoodAviu. —Gospel History, A. F. Wall- Sth instant. bridge ; Gospel Essay—Cleansing of the Leper, C. J. Jones. As usual , on this occasion , there AA'as a large assemblage of By Mr. H. C. Sylvester, the DraAving Master, value 21s. Ladies and Gentlemen. each .—Painting, C. J. Jones; Shading, F. Cottman ; Architec- It had been announced that Captain Vivian, M.P., the W.M . ture, W. H. O AVCU . of Loudon Lodge, No. 10S, Avould preside; hut that gentleman By Bro. Capt. WordsAvorih , value 42s.—Elocution , C. J. being umn'oidnbley prevented from attending, at a moments Jones. notice, Bro. the Rev . Dr. Cox, Past Grand Chap lain , a By the Franklin Lodge, No. 83S, Boston , value £2. (A Vice-President of the Institution, consented to preside, Avhich Silver Watch is given to the Avriter of the best Letter, selected he did' a most ablemauner, thus, adding one more to the many from those leaving the Institution atMidsummer and Christmas,) evidences of the great interest lie has so long taken in the Boy's G. W. Martin . School , and the comfort and Avelfare of its inmates. By the Secretary, value 10s. 9d. each .—Personal Cleanliness, The Programme included Athletic Sports by the Pupils, in Christmas, 1870, A. B. Fletcher ; Midsummer, 1871, J. E. Stead. the largo field, on the Avest side of the Institution. Croquet, Presented , by the House Committee. Bowls, Quoits, (Ladies), Aunt Sully, and other amusements, Avere First Prizes, value 21s. each ; Second Frizes, value 10s. 6d. supplied for the use of the Visitors, ivhich ivere liberally each.—Writin g, 1, G. S. Recknell ; 2, E. C. Isborn and W. H. patronised, previous to the commencement of the Distribution Owen. Dictation , 1, E. C. Isborn ; 2, W. B. Redgrave. History, of Prizes, and in the intervals betiveen the other parts of the 1, A. F. AVallbrid ge; 2, C. J. Jones. Geography and Mapping, day's proceedings. 1, E. C. Isborn ; 2, E. H. Martin. Genera l attention to studies, At a little after one o'clock commenced the Distribution of M. E. Clough ; 2, F. Cottman. General proficiency, A. F. Wall- Prizes, which Avas enlivened hy Recitations hy the Pupils, and bridge. Mental Arithmetic, 1. A. F. Wallbridge; 2, C. J a series of Musical Selections, by several Ladies and Gentlemen, Jones. Proficiency in Drill, M. E. Clough ; 2, J. Spicer. AVIIO had kindly volunteered their services. Bro. Seymour The prize for elocution ,consisting of an elegantly bound edition Smith, (AVIIO was a " host in himself") played an Overture and of Shakespeare iu several volumes, the gift of Capt. Words- March on the Organ. The same Brother also gave some worth, is usually iuvarded on the occasions of this festival. To tbe selections from his Musical Entertainment. Mrs. Sidney Chairman fell the duty of deciding upon the merits of the Smith, and Miss Strangivuys, sung in good style some charming recitations given by tbe pupils, in English, French, and German. Ballads, and Miss Moutrie favoured the company Avith some The decision proved in favour of Muster C. J. Jones, and the manner in which the aivard was receiA-ed proved that the Institution. In this Avay, at not far distant day, be hoped to audience concurred in the judgment of the Chairman. The see the School made second to none in the country, and to see merits of the other candidates for the elocution prize Avere so its pupils achieve similar distinctions,as are now acquired by the great that the Chairman and some other brethren supplemented Boys from Han'OAA*, Winchester, and Eton. The Chairman this class with additional prizes. concluded , congratulating the boys upon the progress th ey had At the close of the distribution, tho chairman alluded to tho made, and urged them to continue their studies. success that had attended, on former occasions, the experiment At the conclusion of his address a vote of thanks was cordially of sending up pupils of the Institution to the Oxford and Cam- voted to tho Chairman. brid ge local examinations. The present occasion , he AA-as happy The thanks of the company Avere also accorded to Bro.Furrian , to say shoAved no falling off in the standard of excellence, as the the Head Master, AA'IIO suitably responded. Avhole of the boys came creditably out of the trial. He mention- Miss Hall, the matron , also received a similar compliment, ed that at their last summer fete, a German friend of his special mention being made of the affectionate care bestowed being in attendance, he hacl asked his opinion upon the recita- upon her charges, as evidenced by their happy, contented , and tion in tho German language hy one of the pupils, and he had healthy appearance, which, as usual, elicited the praise ancl informed him that the performance Avas a A'ery creditable one admiration of all present. A ramble throug h the building indeed. That gentleman Avas UOAV present and would again bad given the company an opportuuity of Avitnessing the perfect express his opinion upon tho proficiency of the pupils in the arrangements for securing tbe comfort and health of the German language. He Avas also happy to sta te that since that inmates. time his friend bad become a brother , mainly, he believed , Bro. Binckes then solicited tbe indulgence of the company through the evidence afforded by this Institution of the good A larger number of guests than were expected , he Avas happy to Avork of Masonry. say, Avere present, and some little time Avoul d be required to The attention of the company Avas draAvn to the excellent perfect the arrangements for their comfort. specimens of drawing ancl Avater colour painting Avhich sur- Many seized the opportunity thus offered of a stroll through rounded the room in which they were assembled, one in parti- the beautiful grounds of the institution. The meadow, minature cular, executed by Master Pucker, Avas not eligible in the farm yard, with its newly-made bay stack, the kitchen and competition, as the pupil hud left the school. fruit garden , ancl the laAvn , surrounded with choice trees and Iu awarding the prizes for Avriting a difficult y had, as on the shrubs, were in turn visited. One feature of the latter excited last occasion , arisen . Two pupils had competed so evenly for the greatest admiration. It Avas a beautiful specimen of the the second prize that the Committee felt bound to award au tulip tree, one of large size, very rare in this country, at present additional prize. cov ered with thousands of blooms, bearing a great resemblance to At the close of this portion of the proceedings the Chairman the floAver after AA'hich the tree is named, The company then regretted the absence of Capt. Vivian , AVIIO, lie considered , entered the gymnasium, ivhere a collation bud been provided by would have more ably fulfilled the duties of the Chair. He AVUS Bro. Gosden, of the Mason's Hall Tavern, Avhich gaA'e the greatest pleased to see so many of the brethren and their ladies mani- satisfaction. fest, by their attendance, the interest they took in tbe school . The Chairman proposed the toast of " The Queen and the On behalf of the Committee of the Institution he appealed to Craft," which ivas loyally responded to. the brethren that they should more frequently visit the Institu- In proposing the health of" The M.W.G.lIaster, the Marquis tion. He coulcl not charge the Cra ft Ai'ith indifference to the of Ripon ," the Chairman alluded to bis services in America> interests of the institution , they ivere ever ready to subscribe, and the reward Avhich Her Majesty had been pleased to confer and lie felt assured that if money Avas Avanted, they had only in recognition of those services. to ask and it would be forthcoming. The committee The Charman gave the " Deputy Grand Master and the rest exerted themselves to the utmost to maintain the efficiency of the Grand Officers," coupling with the toast the name of of the School, but they would be encouraged in their Bro. Raynham W. Stewart , Junior Grand Warden. It gave labours if the brethren Avould come and see the result him great pjleasure to learn that Bro. R. W. Stewart had at last of their exertions. He need not refer to the im- had conferred upon him the rank ivhich his distinguished services provement in the institution during the last fifteen or to Masonry, and notab'y to tbe Masonic charities, so long twenty years, but great as that improvement had been, these deserved , and he hoped that he might many live many years to were not the times to stand still. They must advance, and he Avear his laurels. should not rest till an opportuuit y AAMS afforded to such Bro. Raynham, Stewart, J.G.W., in reply, concurred AA'ith. boys as showed a similar amount of talent as tbey the Avishes of the Chairman, that the brethren Avould more fre- had already Avitnessed , of putting that talent to account. quently visit the Institution. He AVUS sure that Avbat they there He thought they shoAild foAiiid Scholarships at the Univer - Avitnessed would increase their interest and render them more sities, so as to giA'e the lads the means of reaching and more Avilling to accord their support. He thanked the the highest point of promotion in the social scale. Had the brethren , on behalf of himsel f and his brother Grand Officers parents of these lads been alii'e, many of them AVOU M have for the manner in Avhich the toast had been given and been enabled to complete their studios at one or the other of our responded to. Great Universities. The Sum of £G00, he said, would provide The " House Committee" AA-as next proposed and loyally six exhibitions, three at each University. The Chairman then responded fco by Bro. Cower, the Junior Member of fc he Com- stated that some of the City Guilds had A'aluable scholarships mittee. in their g-ift, which actually Ai-ent begging. Many ofjthe Tbe Chairman, proposed the " Health of Bro. Binckes," Members of these Guilds was also Members of the Craft, and, the worthy and esteemed Secretary of tho Institution, Avhich oived were the case properly represented , be had no doubt that some so much to bis exertions. He AA-ould not go so far as to say that of these scholarships could be obtained for the pupils of this Avithout him the Charity Avould go to ruin and decay, for he believe there Avas sufficient force ancl energy in Masonry to keep it Wright, P. Prov. G.S.D., P.M.; N. Baldeison , W. H. Hobson , , A. Allan, \V. Abbott, afloat; but a AVatch required a'mainspring—and be AVOUIC! compare Thos. Woodman , jun., Daniel C. Fisher B. Pert, A. Green'wav, A. T. Rowe, H. Hunt, W. C. Multilevel-, Bro. Binckes to the mainspring of a Avafccl*.—he Avas certainly, as J. J. Hatton, H. T. Lowe, Thos. Laxton, P. T. Breai-y, P.G. he_ liad before remarked, the " right man in the right place." It SteAvard ; and W. Brenry. The visitors present Avere : Bros. Ed. could not be said of him that be Avas either a square peg in a Baxter, Past G. Steward , P.M., No. 8; Wm. Smith, C.E., W., p.m., round bole, or a round peg in a square hole. He belieA'ed that P.G.S., P.M., 33, &c. ; Dr. T. Barringer, P. Prov. G.S. 504, &c. ; John Dale, P.M. 11; 0. W. Pri ce, P.M. 96 ; E. Silli- the time ivas not far distant when the brethren Avould express in fant, P.M. 217; G. A. Taylor, P.M. 217; Thomas Price,. P.M. a manner not to be mistaken their appreciation of bis services. 186 ; Dr. Tripe, P.M. 912 ; Thos. Moring, P.M. 9; Partridge, The Chairman concluded by hoping that Bro. Binckes Avould be 198 ; Martin, 198; Thomas Liuvrence, 22; HOAV I IIIUI, 157 ; Ring, 19 ; Knox, 860 spared to see the institution become as great, as in his fondest Rugg, 857 ; Olrick, 85; I. T. Bass, 948 ; Salmon . 173 ; Simmons, 902 ; Croivse, 372 ; arid T. Winter-flood , antici pations he could hope for. H. Marsh, E. Sell, W. S. Wood, and T. AV. Field , 1321 Bro. Binckes . would not delay tbem many moments. He The lod ge Avas opened at 4.30. The W. M. then proceeded to. certainly coulcl not say the kindly expressions of the Chairman initiate Mr. Hemy Hunt, who Avas elected at the last meeting. Maddever, he ivas aud of the company present took hiin by surprise. Ho hacl so The ballot having been taken for Mr. AV. C- initiated. Bros. Hobson , Balderson , ancl Woodman Avere passed frequently been favoured Avith evidence of their appreciation ^ by the AV.M. to the degree of FelloAv Craft. The ordinary business Avhich appreciation bad ever stimulated his endeavours to excel in the lodge having been completed, before the lodge Avas closed, tbe past. Since his connection Avith this institution , he had Bro. J. B. Heath, P.M., proposed in a brief but forcible speech, been called all sorts of names. He had been described as a that a gold jewel should be presented to Bro. AV. Wilson , the AV.M., for his long and valuable services as Secretary, and the pilgrim, atidbeggar. He was noAv described as a mainspring and performance of various important duties in the lodge not the a Avooden peg. As to the mainspring, that AVRS a good simile least highly appreciated, of which Avas the organisation and He coulcl assure them it required tbe endurance of stell to go direction of the annual summer festival, which bad for so many through some of his duties. In company ing him AA'ith a wooden years been sAiceessfiAUy earned out by Bro. Wilson . The pro- position ivas seconded and put to the loclge by the S.W., aud Avas peg, he hoped he should not meet the same fate Avhich had carried hy acclamation. The W.M. in thanking the brethren befallen many wooden pegs that were used in laying out the for the unlocked for but highly prized compliment they had paid gnunds previous to the erection of their present noble building. him, said that Avhatever time he had deA'oted to the business ol They had served their use, and Avere forgotten. But he had no the loclge, or whatever trouble he hacl taken in connection Avith any of the duties AA'hich he had undertaken, they were labours objection to be the peg upon which the brethren should hang of loA'e, ancl he felt amply repaid by the many kindly expressions their liberality in connection Avith this Institution. Bro. Binckes of satisfaction on the part .of the brethren on the present as on heartil y thanked the ladies and gentlemen for their attendance many previous occasions, and that it li-as a real source ol plea- iness of the on the present occasio n , and concluded by proposing the toast ot sure to him to contribute to the comfort and happ members and their visitors , as it AVUS to promote by every means the Ladies, Avhich be must call tho toast of the evening—loving in his poiver the prosperity of the Berkbampsted Loclge. Bro. respecting, and adoring them as he did—the charm of all creation, Heath, P.M., said lie trusted the lodge Avould forgive him for and the support of all tbe virtues. having exercised a poiver iu anticipation of its delegation by the lod , feeling assured Dancin g AA'as indul ged in Avitb spirit, from 7 o'clock till 10.30 ge but he could not resist the opportunity, , as lie bad done, of the unanimous vote of the lodge on that to tbe merry strains of Music, led by Bro. James Weaver, P.M. occasion , for obtaining an act of indemnity or absolution , be S62, Prov. G. 0., Middlesex , Bro. F. Binckes, acting as M.C thought the very graceful compliment paid by the lodge to the The folloAving is the Programme of Dances:— AV.M. Avould be enhanced if on the same evening as the vote had been made, and immediately after the W.M. had 1, Quadrille, " Fleur de The "; 2, Polka, "Honeymoon " ; 3 achieved another of his triumphs in the ver y success- Lancers, " French " ; 4, Schottische, " l»e Mignonc "; 5; ful completion of their present summer " outing," tbe jeAvel Mazurka , " Traviatar " ; 6, Lancers, "Burlesque " ; 7, Galop, A'oted by the lodge could be presented to him on the same evening, so lie bad taken upon himself to procure a suit- " Flick and Flock " ; 8. Quadrille, " Song of Songs "; 9, Polka, able jeAvel Avhich, Avith the authority of the Lodge, he pro- " Kin-ess " ; 10, Caledonians, " Cootes " ; 11, Valse, " Beauti . posed to invest the W.M. Alter several propositions for jo in- ful Danube " ; 12 Quadrille, " Songs of the Christy Minstrels " , ing members, amongst Avhom AA 'HS Bro. Baxter, P.G.S. and 13, Polka, " Debardeur "; 14, Galop, "Post Horn " ; 15, P.M. No. 8, the lodge AA'as closed, aud the brethren ad- journed to banquet AA'hich AA-;IS admirabl y served in the long Lancers, " Imperial " , ; 16, Galop, " Spirit of tbe Ball." room of the King 's Arms Hotel, Avhich Avas splendidly decorated Avith floivers aud choice shrubs from the nurseries of Bro. Lan e, P. Prov. G.f. The cloth having been removed "Tho Secretary 's Toast " Avas admirabl y given by Bro. J. B. Heath, P.M., but the effect Avas someAvhat marred by the want of " drill," a majority of those present probably never having as- Craft sisted at a similar performance. The usual loyal and Masonic ^Hasonrg. toasts, Avere given by the AV.M. in pithy terms, as he explained ENGLISH CONSTITUTION. that the time being short for those brethren Avho hacl to leave for London by train , tbe list of toasts being somewhat long he would set au example of brevity Avhich he, hoivever, desired PROVINCIAL. should not be misunderstood for any Avant of cordial hospitality and fraternal greeting to the visiting brethren on his part. In proposing the health of the M.W. the Grand Master, tbe AV.M. HERTFORDSHIRE. in a brief but admirable manner reminded tbe brethren of tho GasAi BE-B.s." -BKHLTSTED,—Berkhampsted' Lodge (No. 504).— high Masonic qualities of the G.M., and particularly referred to OnWcdnesday.tlie Sth inst., the occasion of the Summer Festival , the most recent great public and at the same time Masonic the brethren of this Lodge met at the King's Arms Hotel. The sei'A'ice rendered to tlie tAvo branches of the Anglo-Saxon race iu brethren present were : Bros. AVm. Wilson , Prov.G.Dir.of Cers., his quality of High Commissioner from this country to our trans- W.M.; A. E. Gluey, P. Prov. G. Purst., S.W.; J. H. Adams, atlantic cousins, for which eminent services Her Majesty bad been P. Prov. G.S.B., J.W.; W. H. Rowe, P. Prov. G. Sup. of Works, pleased to confer upon our M.W. Grand Master the dignity of S.D.; Wm. Hendry, J.D.; John E. Lane, P. Prov. G.P., Treas. ; a Marquis, an act Avhich had met with the highest approval and "VV. B. Heath, P. Prov. G.S.W., P.M. ; James Burton, P. Prov. universal satisfaction amongst all parties and throughout the G.S.W., P.M.; W. J. Adams, P. Prov. G.S.D., P.M. ; R. A. entire length and breadth of the laud. Iu giving the healths of the Past Grand Masters, the Right Hon. the Earl of Zetland' for any trouble taken. You, consider, hoAveA'er, that empty and H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, the W.M. alluded to the Avords are but as bubbles upon the Avater Avhich expand upon its twenty-six years of service given by the noble Earl to the sound surface and become attractive to the eye, yet, ere a feAV moments and solid advancement of English Freemasonry throughout the have elapsed, burst and leave not a trace behind Avhereivith to world , to bis excellence as a ruler, and uniform urbanity and mark tho spot Avhence they arose. This token , hoAvever, Avhich kindness as a Mason and a nobleman. Of the Prince of AVales you have presented to me is composed of lasting materials Avhich the W.M. said Ave all feel additional pleasure in knowing that may be handed doivn to succeeding generations, ancl when the whilst H.R.H. holds the highest rank that could have been con- harmonious concord of siveet-sentiments ivith which its presenta- ferred on him as a Mason , he Avas not content to havo tion Avas accompanied in the eloquent speech of Bro. Heath shall mere honorary rank, but had earnestly desired to parti- cease to A'ibrate iu our ears, AVIICU AVO of the present age shall cipate actiA'oly iu the good Avork , ancl to take his part as have passed aiA-ay, I trust it may remain in tlie possession of a practical worker in the performance of lodge duties those ivho may feel proud to exhibit it as a proof that their an- that he might the better be enabled to take part in the govern- cestor was of some little use in his time, aud act as a stimulus to ing of the Masonic body, and by a familiari ty with the practices them to go ancl do likewise. The AV.M. further said, of Masonic Avork and rule assist iu that great Purliamentury as- that the great honour the brethren hacl clone him iu semblage of Masons iu Avhich be has been assigned so important a receiving and drinking the toast of bis health so very cordially, position as Past Grand Master. H.R.H. had ,tlierefore,graduated —indeed enthusiastically—placed him a condition of embarrass- as a member and served the office of Senior Warden of thelloyal ment, for tbey kneAV he loved Avork, ancl to be doing rather than Alpha Lodge, No. 16, ancl having ou duo cours e been elected talking. Speech making be said AA*as not a gift for him, but be as AV.M., AVUS on Monday last installed as the Master of that should indeed be AA'anting in gratitude, and . a proper appreci- loclge, and he added that the interest our noble brother had ation of their great kindness if he did not clo his best to thank exhibited in connection Avith the Craft on many eceasions since them, and say hoiv much he felt the compliments paid to him on he became a member of our order, Avas ivell known to all pre- that occasion , and not only just HOAV at the festive board , but sent, and it bad borne its fruits. The next toast, the Provincial also iu lodge, Avhen they took him by surprise, and greatly Grand Master, the R.W. Bro. AAr. Stuart, also met AA'ith a very delighted him by voting the very handsome, substantial , hearty reception, for as the W .M. remarked, the R.AA r. Bro. had and unlooked-for token of their esteem ancl regard. endeared himself to all AVIIO knew him. both in and out of Masonry. To SIIOAV that such meetings as the present did great good and The toast of "The Deputy Grand Master the Right Hon. the ivere appreciated by those ivho joined in them as visitors. He Earl of Carnarvon , and the rest of tbe Grand Ollicers past and referred to some of the former summer meetings and quoted present" was received Avith all honour, the special mention by some statistics, and expressed tbe pleasure he felt at receiving the W.M. of the Earl of Carnarvon's services as the representa- such valuable additions to tbe numerical strength of the lodge tive of the G.M. iu Grand Lodge on several occasions, and of his as hacl been proposed on the present occasion Avhilst at labour, long and zealous services in connection Avith the Order, before and he concluded by again thanking the brethren for tbe manner bis appointment b.v the present M.AV.G.M. as his deputy, met in Avhich they had received the toast and mention of his ser- Avith re-echoing applause ; tho mention of other Grand Officers in- vices. Amongst the other toasts was that of "The Visitors," pro- cluding the name of our much esteemed Bro.Jno.Hav ers.P.G.S.W., posed by the W.M. in a kind aud fraternal manner, aucl he called a member of the Berkbampsted Loclge, Avhose absence on this upon Bros. E. Baxter, \V. Smith, C.E., and Dr. Barriuger more occasion ivas much regretted by all present , gave the W.M, particularly, to respond thereto. Bro. E. Baxter expressed the another opportunity of say ing more kind and fraternal things great pleasure he had hacl in visiting- the lodge a second time on from the chair. " The Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and the the occasion of its July meeting and annual " outincr," be bad rest of the Provincial Grand Ollicers, past and present" followed, enjoyed himself so much that he had asked his friend Bro. George and the toast was coup led with the name of Bro. Heath , P.Prov. Lambert, to propose him as a join ing member, and he therefore G.W., ancl ably responded to by Bro. Heath , on behalf , of hoped next year to play the part of host instead of being simply the Provincial Grand Officers. The health of the AAr.M„ " au invited and honoured guest " as he had been on two occa- T Bro. W. AVilson, AVUS then proposed by Bro. Heath, P.M., in sions. Bro. A\ . Smith, CM., said as for himself he had many highly eulogistic terin s,and it ivas received iu a most enthusiastic opportunities afforded him of visiting lodges and of seeing good manner. The results of his devoted labours, great tact, ancl AA-orking, and many more of responding to invitations such as good management of the affairs of the Lodge had brought the the present, to " assist " at high festivities, such as those in Berkliainpsfced Lodge into its present flourishing condition. Iu Avhich they had all taken part to day, but amongst tbe many the name of the lod ge he presented him Avith a beautifu l Secre- similar pleasant meetings he bad attended , he did not remember tary's jewel, ivhich had been voted iu lodge, of which the one Avhereat everything ivas so Avell ordered and so effectivel y following is the inscri ption :—" 1871, Berkbampsted Lodge, No. carried out, shoAving the admirable generalship of the AV.M., and 504. To. Bro. Wm. AVilson , AV.M., Prov. G.D.C, in appreciation the experiences and tact he hacl brought to bear was to insure of valuable services renderded, especially ivhen filling the office success. The selection of the route through Avhich they had of Hon. Sec." (The jeAve ), ivhich AVUS much admired , ivas that clay been taken , presenting much lovely scenery, and many manufactured by Bro. Caney, 44, Cheapside.) The AV.M. in historical incidents, had been a happy one, and the Aveather had reply said :—Bro. Past Master Heath, Past Masters, AArardens, been especially propitious, but the almost princely hospitality and Brethren, The very kind and handsome manner iu which and the anticipation of all their possible Avants reflected the the proposal of my health has been received by this numerous highest credit on tbe AV.M., more especially, and on all con- company, Avhose friendshi p and association I highly prize, and cerned, but Avhilst their thorough enjoyment at the " outing " shall ever endeavour to merit, I need scarcely say, is most AVUS ensured by the provision and foresi ght of the AAr.M., and the fluttering to my feelings. It is indeed an honour which I am hospitality of the loclge hacl been as agreeable as it AVUS large, proud to acknoAvled ge, and Avhich calls forth my Avannest and Avell ordered, they, the visitors, had also been permitted to thanks. AVhen I look to my right hand and then to my left take part in the labours of the loclge, hy assisting at the admis- band , and see around this social board so numerous and distin- sion and passing of several brethren. Bro. Dr. Barringer in guished a gathering of metropolitan and provincial brethren , I can responding for himself and the other visitors, regretted that Avithout hesitation state that tbe present munent to me, as Master although a P.M. of the lodge, his engagements prevented his of this lodge, is one of high gratification. Brethren , I have continuing his membershi p. He was delighted to see the in- also to thank you on another ground for this beautiful jewel ivhich crease in numbers and the general prosperity of the lodge. He has ivith so much eloquence been presented to me in your name quite agreed AA'ith Bro. Smith and others that such occa- by Bro. Heath. I knoAv not IIOAV to find Avords to thank you for sions as tho present, added much to the Avell being of the lodge., this valuable present, Avhich has taken me by surprise, aucl Avhich as ivell as to the health of the members. And he thought their I feel I scarcely deserve. In fulfilling tho \*arious offices to example Avould be Avell followed by London lod ges. A good Avhich I have had the honour from time to time to be appointed , dinner AVUS enjoyable , and so Avas a clay s' pleasure in viewing the I have merely endeavoured to do my duy, as every true Mason beauties of nature, but the tAvo combined as they had been that ought to do. AVith reference to our annual trip mentioned by day, formed a treat truly enjoyable, and not to be excelled. The Bro. Heath, it would be untrue ivere I to say it causes no trouble, health of "The Initiates," was given by Bro. Adams, P.M. yet, after one receives so many kind expressions of pleasure and both initiates responded. The " Health of the Past Masters," satisfaction with tbe days enjoyment, one feels more than repaid 1-reposed by the AV.M., was responded to by Bro. Adams, I.P.M. The toast of "Tbe Treasurer and Secretary," proposed by abandoned by tho Lodges of St. John's Masonry, the Bro, AVrig ht, P.M., AVUS responded by Bro. Lane, P.M., Treas. Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter assumed the man- The " Officers of tho Lod ge," by tbe W.M., responded to by agement of it, as the fourth Degree of Masonry, in order the Senior AVarden. The " Tyler's toast " brought the meet- to complete the instruction of their candidates in the ing to a close. preliminary Degrees,before admitting them to the Royal [Th e particulars of tbe excursion to the places of interest in Arch. That this Degree, whether vieAved as the second s Magazine , under the neighbourhood AVUS given in last Aveek' part of the FCII OAV Craft Degree or as a separate Degree, the bead of " Masonic Festivities."] has never been recognised or Avorked in England, Ireland , LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND- or the Continent, or in America, as a part of St. John 's Masonry ; and that it is IIOAV most desirable that an LEICESTER .— St. John' s Lodge (No. 279) .—An emergency meeting of this Loclge was held at the Freemason's Hall, ou arrangement; may be made ivhich will reconcile the Friday, the 7th inst. Iu the unavoidable absence, until a later differences betAveen the Grand Lodge and Supreme hour of the evening, of the AV.M., Bro. Stretton , P.Prov.G.Reg., Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland, and which will the chair AVUS taken and the ceremonies performed by the Pro v . admit of the three first Degrees of St. John's Masonry G.M and Senior P.M., R. AV. Bro. Kelly, assisted by Bro. Toller, being Avorked in the Lodges in Scotlan d in a mann er Prov. G. Sec. There AVSI-O also present :—Bros. Weaver, P.M. similar to that allowed by Sister Grand Lodges. Resolve ancl Treas. ; CroAi', S.W ; WiddoAA'Son , Sec ; Palmer, S.D. ; to recommend the Grand Lodge of Scotland and the Smith, J.D.; McAllister, as I.G. ; Ehvood Edwards, AVill-insin, Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland to Worthington, and Bembridge, Tvler. Visitors, Bros. Dr. Bake- enact and declare as folloAvs :—" 1. That all Lodges well, Sec 405 ; Trinidad; Toller, P.M. ; Buzzard , P.M. ; holding of the Grand Lodge of Scotland shall be alloAved Partrid ge, Sec ; Thorp and Thomson, of No. 523. The business to work this Degree in virtue of the Charters , and C. J. Wor- which they was to raise Bros. AA'ilkinson, Edwards, Elhvood already possess. 2. That to prevent confusion with , Avhich after due examination , AVI- S thington to the third degree , Brethren belong done in ancient form. A letter from his widoAV having been ing to Lodges out of this Kingdom, or with Sister Grand Lod read, in replv to the vote of condolence on the decease of the late ges, this Degree althoug h held by Bro. Pettifor, P.M.-P. Prov. G.S.AA7., the lodge was closed , after the Grand Lodge to bo a second part of the Fellow which refreshment folloAved labour. Craft Degree, shall only be conferred on Master Masons, and the secrets shall only be communicated in presence of those who have taken it either from a Lodge or Chap- ter entitled to grant it. 3. That the Grand Lodge of Scotland and the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of THE EOYAL ORDER Of SCOTLAND. Scotland shall adopt the same ritual in conferring the Degree, being that now adjusted by their respective Committee. 4. That any candidate applying to be ad- The annual meeting of the above Order Avas held at Free- mitted to the Royal Arch Degree, if he has received this masons' Hall, Edinburgh, on the 4th inst. After reading the Degree in a regular Lodge of St. John's Masonry, shall minutes of previous meetings, AA'hich AA'ere confirmed , Comps. not be required to take it a second time from the Chap- Charles FendeloAv , Wolverhampton , and David Forsy th, Edin- ter into Avhich he seeks admission, but in event of his burgh , Avere initiated members of the Order, and the office- not having received it he shall be obliged to take ib from bearers Avere re-elected. that Chapter. 5. That as regards the Royal Arch After the Installation , tne Companions sat down to a sump- Degrees, this Degree shall be reckoned the fourth tuous dinner, presided over by AV.D. Grand Master and Gover- Degree in Masonry. 6. That nothing contained in these nor, J. Whyte Melville, and spent a very pleasant and agreeable regulation shall interfere Avith the superintendence Avhich evening. the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter claims over It may be mentioned that at the business meeting tbe Grand , Secretary intimated that he had been in communication with Mark Masonry out of Scotland , or with the Lodges several Companions in London , AV IIO were desirous for the for- holding of it in England or abroad." The Grand Lodge mation of a Provincial Grand Lodge of the Royal Order there, and Grand Chapter of Scotland agreed to this, so that and be had no doubt that by the next Quarterly Communication IIOAV Ave are quite at one. Matters continued in his state the matter will then haves>ssmncd such a shape as Avill mtitle t till the year 1864, I think, for the first time communica- be taken into consideration by the Grand Lodge. tions Avere opened betAveen Bro. Binckes, as representing the body of AA'hich he is noAV Secretary, and the Grand Chapter of Scotland as to the position of the Mark Degree in England. A memorial was sent doAvn from Bro. Binckes to the Supreme Chapter of Scotland, and having given it our most careful consideration Ave Avere THE MARK DEGREE IN ENGLAND . very anxious at the time to see if any arrangement could be made by which the superintendence of the Degree Avould be taken up by the Grand Lodge or Grand [Continued, from par /e 467). Chapter of England. I may say that personally Ave Accordingly the folloAving minute was entered into be- have not the least hostility to the Grand Lodge of Mark tAveon the Grand Lodge and the Grand Chapter of Masters of England. Nor did Ave attach too much im- Scotland :— portance to its spurious origin, as that might have been " The Committee appointed by the Grand Lodge and got over; but the difficulty Ave had at that tlmeAvas that Supreme Grand Royal Arch Cliapter having- held a it should be fche last resort fco recognise a GoA'erning Conference with a VIOAV to carry ing out the remit to body, Avhich has an existence in no country in the Avorld , them, unanimously agree that what is generally known excepting England. We knoAV Avhat a Grand Lodge of under tho name of the Mark Master's Degree Avas wrought St. John's Masonry is; and Ave know what a Grand by the operative Lodges of St. John's Masonry in con- Chapter means : and we know Avhat a Grand Council of nection with the Fellow Craft Degree before tbe institu- Rites means ; but I believe we have not anvAvhere, tion of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. That since that except in England, a Grand Lod ge of Mark Masters. date ifc has continued to be wrought in the Old Operative And the point AVUS put to us in Scotland , that ive mi ght as Lodges, but in Avhat mny be called the Speculative Avell have a Grand Loclge of Fellow Crafts. We thought Lodges it never AVUS Avorked at all—or at all events only in i864 it Avould be very desirable if AVC cmild get tbe in a very few—that this Degree being, AVI' C II the exception Grand Lod ge, or the Grand Chapter of England, to take of the Old Operative Lodges aboA*e mentioned , entirely up the question. Avhen Ave Avould most gladly have retired from English ground altogether ; and, accordingly Chapter of England. In consequence of thafc commu- Ave sent up a- very full Report of all the proceedings, nication the Grand Chapter of Scotland declined to re- generally such as I have now been speaking to, to the cognise the Grand Lodge of Mark Masters of England Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter of England, and this to any effect Avhatever, and matters weufc on in this Report concludes as follows :—" In these circumstances state for some time longer, till negociations were again your Committee do not recommend the Supreme Chapter opened by Bro. Binckes to see if some arrangement to acquiesce in the call made upon it in fche document could not be made whereby something might be done IIOAV under consideration. Bufc they would be very glad which would put matters on a better footing, At that to soe fche Degree of Mark Master put on the same foot- time tho idea of a Conference between all bodies in- ing in England as in Ireland, Scotland, Canada, and terested Avas suggested, and the matter came before the America, and Avith this A'iew they recommend the G rand Chapter Committee in the first place in Septem- Supreme Chapter fco bring the matter before the Grand ber last year, when fche following report was made:— Lodge and the Grand Chapter of England ; and should " The Committee having taken into consideration com- either of these bodies sanction the working of the Mark munication from Bro, Frederick Binckes, London, pro- Master's Degree, as a parfc of fche Fellow Craffc Degree posing a Conference betAveen Delegates of the Supreme (as have been done by tbe Grand Lodge of Scotland), or Chapter and tho body Avhich he represents, and having separately as in the case in the Grand Lodges and also carefully considered the previous communings rela- Chapters of Ireland, Canada , and America, or should tive thereto, unanimously recommend the Supreme Chap- they recognise the Grand Lod go of Mark Masters as ter to agree to send Delegates fco a Conference provided the lawful head of the Order in England—in any of Grand Lodges and Chapters of England, Ireland, and these events your Committee Avould recommend the Scotland, are parties to ifc. " That is the recommenda- Supremo Chapter afc once fco recal l the Avarrants already tion of fche Committee, and I wish to read to you also granted to Lodges in thafc country, and to cease from the Minute of the Grand Chapter following thereon, bufc granting IIOAV ones in time coming, Bufc until the before doing so I should mention thafc between the meet- recognised governing Masonic Bodies in England do this, ing of the Committee and Grand Chapter, Bro. Binckes your Committee do nofc think the Supreme Chapter sent to ns a communication from Ireland, from Avhich ifc could take the initiative in recognising as a laAvful appeared thafc the Grand Chapter of Ireland, although ib governing bodv the Grand Lodge of Mark Masters ot has never formally recognised the Grand Lodge of Mark England." That AA'as in 1864 On the llth of Novem- Masters of England, has recognised the certificates ber, 1864, fche Committee met and passed thafc Report. issuing from ifc. Ifc goes so far back as 1860, and being This Avas sent to the Grand Lodge and Chapter of a long time ago had been entirely overlooked by every- England, in December, 1864, along with a Memorial ; body until the meeting of Grand Chapter, and vve only and this Memorial, after relating the fact that the then learned the position Ireland occupied in reference Report had been adopted, asked a deliverance on the fco this matter. This Avas laid before the Grand Chapter following points :—" 1st. Whether these Grand Bodies as also a letter from the Grand Chapter of Canada, are prepared to sanction fche Avorking of the Mark agreeing to a recognition of the Grand Mark Lodge. Master's Degree in England, either as a part of the *This is the minute of the meeting. The date is the Second or Fellow Craffc Degree (as has been done by the 2lsfc September , 1870. " The Supreme Chapter then Grand Lodge of Scotland), or as a separate Degree, as took into consideration communications from Comp. in the case in the Lodges holding under tho Sister Frederick Binckes, of London , and Bro. fche Rev. G- K. Grand Lod ges of Ireland, Canada, and America; or, Portal on the subject of the proposed Conference Avith 2nd. AYhether these Grand Bodies are prepared to the body Avhich these Brethren represented with the recognise the Body styling itself' The Grand Lodgo of vieAv to a recognition of that body of the Supreme Mark Masters of England, AVales, and tho Colonies Chapter, also tho copy letters therein referred to from and Possessions of the British Crown ,' as tho tho Grand Secretary of the Grand [Lodge of England, lawful head-of tho Order of Mark Maonry in England," the Deputy Grand Master of Ireland, and the Grand and this Memonial concludes as folloAvs : —• In Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Canada , and the report submitting these questions to the Grand Lodge of the Committee fchereanent . After a long discussion and Cliapter of England, tho Supreme Chapter of Scot- ifc Avas ultimately unanimously resolved to adopt the land Avould express a hope that some arrangement may recommendation of the Commitfce, and to agree to be made which will have tho effect of bringing about a appoint; Delegates with a view to a Conference, provided similarity of Avorking in the two countries, Avhich , from Delegates Avere also appointed by fche Grand Lodge and their close alliance, is much to be desired ; and that in and Chapter of England , fche Grand Lodge and Chapter this way tlie proper place may bo assigned to the Mark of Ireland, the Grand Lodge of Scotland. In coming to Master's Degree in the Degrees of Masonry." This this decision the Supreme Chap ter did not overlook the was sent to Grand Lodge of England in December, documents laid before them by Brothers Portal and 1864, and in June, 1865, there AVUS received by Bro.AVbyto Binckes, nor underrate their important bearing upon the Melvills, Grand Z. of fche Grand Chapter of Scotland, question IIOAV under discussion, more particularly in so from Bro. Gray Clarke, then Grand Secretary to the far as they disclose the sentiments of individual members Grand Lod ge of England, a letter containing the fol- ¦ of fche Grand Lodge of England as such , bufc keeping in lowing replies to the queries submitted, viz. :—1st. Thafc vieAv : (1) The decided expression of the minds of the the Grand Lodge of England in tho Book of Consti- Grand Lodge and Chapter of England as contained in tutions has declared ancl pronounced 'That pure Ancient the resolutions of these G rand Bodies dated respective!}*, Masonry consists of Three Degrees and no more—viz., the 7th June and 2nd August, 1865, nofc to recognise those of the Entered Apprentice, the FCIIOAV Craffc, and " (he body styling itself the Grand Lodge of Mark the Master Mason, including fche Supreme Order of the Masters of England and AVales and the Colonies and Holy Royal Arch,' and consequently ifc gives no sanction Possessions of the British CroAvn ," and (2) the serious to the Avorking of the Mark Master's Degree iu England. complications which might arise Avere the Grand Lodge 2nd. That tho Grand Lodge of England does nofc ac- of England afc any future time to adopt the same view of 1'iiOAvlcdge the Mark Master's Degree to be parfc of pure the Marie Degree as has been adopted by the Grand Ancient Freemasonry, and does not recognise the Body Lodge of Scotland-—viz. : that it is not a separate Degree styling itself ' The Grand Lod ge of Mark Masters of afc all, bufc a parfc and portion of the Felloiv Craft Degree, England, AVales, and the Colonies and Possessions of fche British CroAvn." And the same letter, merely altering the name of the Grand Body, Avas sent from the Grand # See Appendix A The Grand Lodge of Scotland holds tbreo Degrees only, tho and to assume tho management of ifc; while on the other ^ hand Avere recognition awarded to a body such as fche one Entered Apprentice, the FCIIOAV Craft, ancl the Master Mason. now craving ifc (which exists in no other country except But they Avere compelled to admit, though against their OAVU England), and were ifc insisting on abiding by the recog- inclinations, that Avhat is UOAV called tho Mark Master's Degree is onl C OAV nition so given. The Supreme Chapter did nofc feel y a part ancl portion of the F II Craft. The grounds upon AA'hich they came to that conclusion I need not disposed fco undertake fche responsibility of entering into enter upon , as Bro. Kero, one of the Delegates from tho Grand Lodge of any negotiations unless the Grand Lodges and Chapters Scotland, will explain them fully to you, and after hearing him of England, Ireland , and Scotland were parties to ifc." you AA'ill see why I think our course ought to be to lay before This Avas communicated to Bro. Binckes, and he having the Grand Lodge and Chapter of England, the reasons Avhich a great difficulty in the matter in so far as relates to fche induced the Grand Loclge of Scotland to admit that this Mark Grand Lodge and Chapter of England, asked a Con- Degree is a part and portion of the FelloAv Craft Degree, and also ference with the Committee of the Grand Chapter of that AVO should lay afull report of the proceedingsbefore the Grand Scotland. As AVO were ahvays glad to see our Lodge ancl Cliapter of Ireland. If these Grand Bodies take friend Bro. Binckes, AVO agreed to meet; him, and the same viev that AA'as taken in Scotland all difficulty is for the meeting took place on fche 14fch October, 1870, ever removed, because if these Degrees are taken up by St. in Edinburgh. The minute of thafc meeting Avas as John's Masonry, alien you put the Grand Lodgo and the Grand follows :—" This meeting being convened principally Chapter of Scotland in a position to make a proper arrange, afc the request of Brother Binckes, London, the rnent. I believe Avere the Degree acknOAvled ged to be Committee heard thafc Brother full on the subject a part of tho Felloiv Craft Degree the Grand Chapter Avould y cheerfull of the last minute of Supreme Chapter. After a y give up all connection with it as a Degree, AA'hich has never hacl anything to do with Cap long discussion, ifc was ultimatel agreed to recom itular Masonry, and Avas y only taken up because the Grand Loclge hacl taken no charge of mend the Supreme Chapter so far to modify thafc the Avorking of it, and is IIOAV only retained because many minute to fche effect thafc if the Grand Lodge and Chap- Lodges holding under Scotland clo not work it. Although ter of England Avere formally invited to send Delegates tolerated ifc is not enforced. But if an arrangement could be to the proposed Conference being held." This came come to by which it ivould be admitted that this is not a se- before the rand Chapter on the 22nd of December last parate Degree in Freemasonry in any country, but a portion of when the recommendation of the Committee was the Second Degree, Ave should establish a point that Avould adopted , and ifc Avas agreed so far to modify the previous overcome great difficulties. In this Avay if a Master Masou resolutions, thafc if the Grand Lodge and Chapter of came up Avishing to be exalted to the Koyal Arch Degree who England were formally invited to the Conference, Avas not in possession of the Mark Degree Ave should im- absence of Delegates from either or both of these bodies mediately send him back to bis Lodge to get ifc in tbe same should be no bar to its being held. Ib was agreed to Avay as if a Fellow Craft came up, to be made a Royal Arch send Delegates, and the Grand Chapter indicated an Mason ivho had nofc taken the Master Mason's Degree. There- opinion who the Delegates should be. Then on the fore, I think it is of great importance that Ave should lay before the Grand Lod 14th of February, in consequence of some doubt ges of England and Ireland the Avhole history of this Mark Degree, the position it holds being expressed as to the attendance of the Grand Chap- , and the arguments and the evidence Avhich induced the Grand Lodgo of Scotland to Ireland, ter of ifc was resolved to delay appointing Dele- adopt ifc as a part of tbe FelloAv Craft Degree. Although we gates until Ireland had returned an answer, and I also sent the Memorial to Avhich I have referred, Ave did not enter wrote Bro. Binckes explaining our vieAvs on that point ; into the question of the evidence. But if, having all this evi- bufc having received a letter from Bro. Binckes thafc nofc dence and all these facts before them, tbe Grand Lodge and only Ireland had appointed Delegates, bufc thafc the Chapter of England should decide that they will neA'er iu all Grand Lodge of England, although not recognising fche time coming recognise tbe Mark Degree or anybody presiding Mark Degree, Avould still have brethren connected with over Mark Masons, then I think the tim e is not far distant thafc body present at our Conference in order to report Avhen. Bro. Binckes may realise Avhat he calls one of the dreams anything that might occur to the Gran d Lodge. On the of his life and bring about a recognition of this Grand Mark 1st of March of this year the G ran d Chapter remitted to Loclge by Scotland and Ireland. If England Avere out of the the Committee to appoint the Delegates to Conference in field we might easily come to an arrangement, but I should terms of the previous resolution fco thafc effect, and this like in the first instance that Ave brought it before Grand Loclge was done b the Committee upon the 6th March, 1871, and Chapter of England. If they recognise you our labours y are ended. If they decide that ' appointing "fco the Conference to be held they will not, then AVO are at the Delegates at liberty to arrange Avith Ireland in London on the subject of the Mark Degree in , and I do not think there can , be any doubt as to Avhat Ave Avill clo. That is the England." And I produce to the meeting an official ex- first point. You ivill IIOAV have au opportunity of hearing the facts con- tract from the Minutes of our appointment to represent cerning Mark Masonry from Bro. Kerr, but in order to fill up a, the Grand Chapter of Scotland.* Having now briefly blank in my statement, Bro. Enfcwisle , who was intimately stated the position which fche Grand Chapter holds in acquainted with the matter at the time of the formation of the this matter, what has taken place from first to last with Gran d Mark Lodge, and AVUS Right AVorshipful Maiter of one respect to the Mark Degree.I Avould just say in conclusion, of the Mark Lodges iu England, Avill UOAV address you ,- aud if wc cau by this Conference do anything toAvards bring- from these various statements AVO shall probably derive suffi- ing about a uniform system of working in fche three cient information to enable us to come to a sound decision as to countries, we shall feel that our labours have not been in the action Avhich is to be taken. vain. Ifc is very unfortunate thafc there should be any Bro. Eutivistle : What I have to say is merely to give a slight dissension between ns, and if these can be settled and narrative of the facts, and I do not know that they bear on the uniformity of Avorikng established, the advantages to present questions further than they will enable the members of Masonry in general will be very For myself, per- the Conference to ascertain the exact position of the different great. bodies claiming to exercise sonally, I think that the first thing Ave should do is to jurisdiction over tbe Mark Degree in England. I have been lay before the G rand Lodge and the Grand Chapter of acquainted Avith Mark Masonry UOAV since its commencement in Englnnn, land, our vieAvs upon the position which the Mark under the Bon Accord Eng Chapter some fifteen years ago. The first petition from six Degree ought to hold. The Grand Lodge of Scotlan d members of the Bon Accord Chapter praying that Chap ter for had a strong feeling, and a stronger feeling probably a warrant to enable them to establish a Mark Master's Lodge in than the Grand Lod ge of England has, as to the Mark London Avas on the llth September, 1851. Ou the 27th June, Degree nofc being a Degree falling under their Constitu- 18S4, the Avarrant had been granted, and Lord Leigh Avas tions. installed (by dispensation) Master of the Bon Accord Lodge in London. In November of the same year, at a Quarterl y Con - * See Appendix B. vocation of the English Grand Chapter, a Committee v*as» appointed on the suggestion of the M.AV. Gran d Mastea, to DOCTRINES OF MASONRY AS TAUGHT IN OUR confer Avite six members of tbe Board of General Purposes and report to him (the G.M.) AA-hether it Avas advisable to attach the ENGLISH LODGE. Mark Degree to onr present constitutions, and several members Speculat ive Masonry Deiined. of that Committee took the Degree in the Albany Loclge and Speculative Masonry is a complete system of in- in the Isle of Wight, and in the Bon Accord Lodge, London. In the following month, at a meeting of the Grand Chapter of struction in the great truths of natural and revealed Scotland , it AA'as agreed to grant Mark AVarrants in England. religion veiled in allegory, and illustrated by symbols. Bro. Portal : Was this before the Report Avas made by the Committee of Grand Chapter ? It is progressive, commencing in the first degree with Bro. EntAvistle : It Avas on the 19th December, 1855. natural religion, advancing in the second to the law, Bro. Portal : It seems then to have been rather a hasty step. Bro. EntAvisle :—The Report of the Committee of the Grand and in the third to the gospel ; though the principles C iapter AA'as made on the 1st February, 1856, and it stated that of Christianity are, to a certain extent, contained in the Mark Degree formed no part of the Arch Degree, but AA'as a portion of tbe FCIIOAV Craft. In the Grand Lodge Communica- all. tion following,"on -March 5tb, 1856, it AA'as declared that the First Degree.—Natural religion includes all that Mark forms no part of the Royal Arch Degree, but a link betivcen the second and third Degrees, aud recommend it to be man can learn without Divine revelation , and practise added to the FCII OAV Craft Degree. This, as AVO knOAv, the without Divine grace, viz. , belief in God , and reliance minutes of that Communication Avere non-confirmed at the meeting in June. They did not require noil-confirming in the on His providence, and the four cardinal virtues of Chapter, because Grand Cliap ter Committee reported that the Fortitude, Temperance, Prudence, and Justice. It Mark Degree Avas not a portion of the Royal Arch. connected Bro. Mackersy :—When AVUS the first Chapter granted bv is to these that the signs and symbols Scotland ? with initiation to the Entered Apprentice degree re- Bro. Entwisle i—On the 18th Juno ; fourteen days after the fer. But in addition admon- Grand Lodge hacl non-confirmed the minutes. There ivas a to these the candidate is letter in the "Freemasons Magazine " at the time to Lord Leigh ished as to the necessity of possessing the three from three members of the Bon Accord Lod ge, protesting Christian graces of Faith, Hope, and Charity, and against the unconstitntioanl conduct of several members of that Lodge and the great irregularities practised in his Lordshi p's he is referred to tbe Bible as the spiritual tracing name. In May, 1857, Lord Leigh issued a letter calling a board of the Great Architect of the Universe, the meeting of all parties Avorking Mark Lodges under Avhatever jurisdiction , in Avhich be says •.—" It appears to me very desir- unerring standard of truth and justice by which his able, that the Avhole of the brethren of the Degree in England faith is to be governed. and AA'ales should be invited to attend a General Meeting for the purpose of expressing their opinion as to AA'hotlicr it is better Second Degree.—The instruction of the second to unite as a whole under a constitutionally elected governing degree has special reference to the Temple of Solo- body or to continue as at present—some under the English Constitution, and some under Irish, Scotch' or American mon, the great type of Christian Churches. Avarrants, each relatively to the other, in effect irregular." Third Degree.—An explanation of the legend of There Avere four Lod ges at that time under the Scotch Constitu- the third degree is iven in the Freemasons' Magazine tion—the Thistle, the Mark, the Arnott, and the St. John's. g , The meeting AVUS held at the Freemason's Tavern on the 31st of vol. xviii., page 42. It is only by the light shed Alay, 1857, the Bon Accord Mark Masters, those acting under upon it by the gospel that its signification can be Scotch Warrants, aud time immemorial Lodges being fairly represented. The folloiving resolutions Avere unanimousl y discerned , and no one who is not a Christian can carried. realise the full depth of its meaning, and the great Resolution— 1. That this meeting of Brethren practising the Mark Degree, beauty of its imagery. So long as the ceremony of regret that this portion of Freemasonry should have been , since raising to the degree of Master Mason remains un- 1813, omitted from the ceremonies recognised by the Grand Lod ge of England, aucl is anxious to promote the Avorking of altered, the separation of Masonic teaching from Mark Masonry. Christian doctrine is impossible. From a bundle of 2. That this meeting deplores the difference of Authorities, of HAELES UBTON OOPEI Avorking and organisation , at present existing among Mark Masonic Excerpts. —C P C ?. Masters, and is anxious to promote unity and uniformity on these points. 3. That a Committee be appointed to ascertain ancl represent ECRET OCIETIES —Bufc it is said to be mconsiutent Avith , S S . tbe vieivs of all parties practising the Degree wifcli respect to the Gospel to hold societies thus secretly guarded. Let 11 im tbe means to be adopted to promote such unity ancl uiiiformitv. AV IIO " spake as neA'er man spake," speak for Himself— " Unto you," Ho says, to His disciples, "it is given to kuoAv the mys- REVIEWS teries of the Kingdom of Heaven, but unto them Avithout all these things are done in parables." When He stood before the The Universal Masonic Directory, Calendar and Poctcet Poole High Priest, ancl AVUS asked of his doctrine, He rep lied , '' I for 1870-71., (issued July 1, 1871), 276 p.p. London : 19, spake openly to the Avorld ; I ever taught in the synagogue, and Salisbury-street , Strand. in the temple, and in secret have 1 said nothing " contrary This ivork contains complete lists of the lvhole of the Office thereto. This He saicl of His doctrine and teaching. But the bearers of the Grand Lod ge ancl Grand Chapters, the Grand secrets and mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven were another Mark Masters Locl ge, the Grand Conclave of Kni ght's Templars, matter. It AVUS only a few hours before He thus spake of His the Supreme Council 33°, and of other Grand , Provincial, Dis- teaching—His doctrines—That He bad instituted the great trict and subordinate Masonic bodies in England , Scotland, &c, sacramental mystery of His reli gion, in secret, Avith His appointed to office in the year 1871 up to the 30th June last, disciples alone. And this sacrament of the last supper AVUS , for together ivith a vast amount of useful information relating to some centuries, ahvays a sacret mystery, knoAv n only to those the various Masonic bodies throughout the world. The infor- ivho hy bap tism hacl been initiated ; until, alas 1 the Church mation contained is exclusively Masonic. SeA'eral improvements began to court the world, and then those sacred mysteries of over the previous issues are noticeable , and the Avork is very fchut heartrending eA'ent AA-ero made a public spectacle of,—alas coiiA-enient as a pocket book of reference for Masonic purposes. for the Church that it is sol—Itev, E. M- P. Wells. THE GREATEST OE THESE IS CHARITY." THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER , THE NATIONAL ANIHEJI OF AMEKICA.

Such was the declaration of one whose eloquent Oh say cau you see by the daAvn's early light, What so proudly Ave hailed at the twilight's last gleaming, sayings, Avhose profonnd knowledge of human AVhose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight nature and Avhose acquaintance with Hebrew lore O'er the ramparts Ave Avatcbed Avere so gallantly streaming; , The rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air. and Jewish law were never excelled. Who ever Gave proof through the night that our flag Avas still there. 'Tis the star-spangled banner, &c. coul d delineate like faith like Paul ? who better On the shore, dimly seen thro* the mist of the deep, elucidate the hidden springs of hope than he ? Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes, What is that Avhich the breeze o'er the towering steep, And yet, Charity, which as then Avirtten, means As it fitfully bknvs, half conceals, half exposes ? Now it catches a gleam of the morning's first beam , love, outranked both Faith and Hope, for faith, In full glory reflected, it shines in the stream. "Pis the star-spangled banner, &c. based upon hope, is " the evidence of things not Oh ! thus be it ever Avhen freemen shall stand seen," the main-spring to action, and the direct Between their loved homes aucl dread Avar 's desolation , Blest ivith vict'ry ancl peace, may the heav'n rescued laud incentive to that love which embraces every object Praise the PoAver that has made ancl preserved us a nation ; Then conquer ive must, for our cause it is just, Avhich God had created under the dominion of And this be our motto, " In Gocl is our trust," man, and liable to need pity, commiseration on And the star-spangled banner, &c. Additional verse by Bro. Walter Montgomery ;] dedicated to the relief. The same model writer also tells us that American Guests of Earl ShreAvsbury. " Avithout faith it is impossible to please God," See our Eagle so free, and olcl England's brave Lion, Henceforth ancl for ever in amity blending. and that " faith works by love." Hence no faith Since the treaty is sealed 'tAvixt the sire and tbe scion, is accep table but that which does work by love or With the blessing of heaven aye surely attending ; Then let Britain's sAveet shamrock, leek, thistle and rose, charity. Those time-honoured emblems for ever repose With the star-spangled banner, oh ! long may it Avave Laws are necessary ; there must be denned O'er the home of the free, and the land of the brave. rules of action, and human dependence compels July Mil, 1871. reciprocal benefits and protection. It is indeed [The " Star Spangled Banner " Avas uung by Sir Knight lamentable that these laws are broken, and that Slack, of the Allegheny Commandery, on the occasion of the banquets to the American Masons HOAV visiting Europe. men forget the obligations they owe to each other. The additional verse AA'as Avritten by Bro. Walter Montgomery, Nor can those appointed to enforce the laws, be the celebrated actor, Avho Avas a felloAv passenger Avith the excused for non-fulfillment of their sworn duties. American Masons on the voyage across the Atlantic] They may be gentle, numane and well-bred, but their duty must be done. " Many of the antediluvian arts Avere lost at the deluge ; and amongst the rest the use of fire, Avhich ivas not regained for a long period aftewarps. Goquet makes this observation, and But all wrongs do not come under the eye of affirms ' that it is a truth attested by the most ancient and most human enactments, nor do all sins require the unanimous tradition.' The Egyptiaa s, Persians, Phconicians, Greeks, and seA'eral other nations, acknowledged that their an- notice of human law. cestors Avere once Avithout the uso of fire. The Chinese confess the some of their progenitors. HoAvever increditable these But all wrongs and all sins are a violation of facts mny appear, yet they are confirmed by ivhat several Avriters, both aneient and modern , have declared of nations AA*1IO Avere law, and offences, immediate or remote, against their contemporaries, and in this state of ignorance and bar- society. The inducements—the provocations, the barity Avhen they kneAV them. Pomponious, Mela , Pliny, Plutarch, and other ancient authors, speak of nations, AA'ho, at temptations and weakness which lead to crimes, the time they Avrote, knew not the use of fire, or hacl but just sins and Avrongs learned it. Facts ot the same Rind are attested by several , are among the things unknown, modern relators. The inhabitants of the Marian islands, Avhich or if known, not full y understood. Avnre discovered in 1521, had no idea of fire. Never Avas as- tonishment greater than theirs, Avhen they sinv it on the descent of Magellan on one of their islands. At first they believed it It is the mission of Masonry to disregard to be a kind of animal that fixed itself to, and fed upon lA'Ood. intolerance and attacks upon itself, and to foster Some of them, Avho approached too near, being burnt, the rest Avere terrified , and durst only look upon it at a distance. They the very highest idea of pity for the unfortunate, ivere afraid , they saicl, of being bit, or lest that dread animal relief for the distressed, comfort for the mourner, should Avound them ivith his violent respiration ; for these Avere the first notions they formed of heat and flame. Such, too, protection for the Aveak, education and culture for prdbobly wore the notions oaiginally of the Greeks. And there the orphan , and an open hand to to him who, is no doubt, for this reason , that there Avere some nations anciently AV IIO eat the flesh of animals quite raw. These facts having sinned , is ready to repent and do better.— may enable us to form a judgment of tbe savage and barbarious asunic Trowel. state of mankind after tbe confusio n of tongues, and dispersion of families."—Dr. Oliver. LIST OF LODGE M EETINGS &c, FOR WEEK fjoeftg. ENDING JULY 2isi, 1871.

METEOPOLITAN - LODGES AND CH47? TEKS. THV WILL BE DONE. Monday, July 17th. Quarterly Meeting Boys' School at 12. LODGES .—Panmure, Balham Hotel, Balham; Marquis of Dal When those Ave love give up their breath, housie, Ereemasons ' Hall. And pass like shadows to their rest, Tuesday, Jul y 18th. Then, as we close their eyes in death , Board of General Purposes at 3. And to our lips the hand is prest ; LODGES .—Salisbury, 71, Dean-street, Soho ; Cmden, Yorknd When the last look and kiss are given , Albany, Gloucester-gate, Regent's-park ; St Mark's, Dak of Oh ! let us hope that they have Avon , Edinburgh Tavern, Brixton. CnAri3K.—Industry, Fre - masons' Hall. A croAvn of light and life in heaven, Ancl cry,—Thy will be clone! Wednesday, July 19th. General Committee Grand Chapter at 3. The feverish lip, the burning brain, Lodge of Benevolence at 6. The sinking heart, the fading bloom , LODGES .—Beadon, Greyhound Tavern , DulAvieh ; Blackheatb, And many a throb or cry of pain , Eoya l Standard Tavern, Blackheatb. May Avam the body of its doom ; Thursday, Jul y 20tt, Ancl though in these the spirit clings House Committee Girls' School, ac 4. To earth ! and lingers Avith the sun LODGE .—Burdett Coutts, Approach Tavern, Approach-road . Victoria-park. ^ Yet let it ere to heaven it wings Sigh soft,—Thy Avill be clone. Friday Jul y, 21st. House. Committee Boys' School. J. H.

A PRAYER .

BT B. T. L. METROPOLITAN LODGES AND CHAPTERS OF INSTRUCTION . In- consequence of a nwiiber of Lodges and Chapte rs of Grand Master of the Lod ge on High! Instruction in, tlie folloivin g List which do not -meet during Hear thou my earnest prayer : ilia summer months , tee shall discontinue its pul/lication And tench me so to labour here, That I'll be Avorth y there till the re-commencement of the season. We shall, however, To labour in Thy Loclge supreme, g ive the announcement of those Lodges and Chapters of When Death shall take me o'er Instruction vjhicli continue to meet during the summer on The dark and turbid stream, that fioAvs BetAveen me and the shore. receiving authoritativ e intimation thereof.

Where all good Masons hope to meet ; In unity to divell ; •'' Obey Thy will , ancl Thy commands, Who doeth all things ivell." TO CORRESPONDENTS. Give me tlie heart and mind to knoAA', "And e'er defend the right; " *#* AU Communications to he addressed to 19, Salisbury- Nor let oppression 's ruthless hand , street, Strand, W .C. My earnest efforts blight. WE shall be glad to receive from brethren any proceedings of Masonic meetings, which shall be duly inserted. Communica- tions should be fonvarded so as to reach us Teach me in sympath to feel as early in the y Aveek as convenient—not later than Wednesday if My brother 's slightest grief ; possible . Give me the We have to request our correspondents to be particular in poAver aucl will to do, writing names distinctl y. In granting him relief. Let words and acts of kindness be Our Correspondents , and especially our Foreign Exchanges M y greatest earthly care; are requested to Address in full to Wlmte'er reAvard I may receive, "The Editor of Let all my brothers share. The Freemason's Magazine ancl Masonic "Mirror , 19, Salisbury Street, Strand , Loudon , W.C. Give to my brothers of the Craft " , Letters and Papers Address, "Freemasons' Magazine, That Avhi cli I most desire ; . London More li although mostly reaching us are liable to miscarriage, and " ght " to guide them on the roa d, are invariabl^ y delaj-ed in delivery. To Avhich Ave all aspire. And Avhen my labours here are done, The Reports of the Installation meeting of the Sun , Square, With Level, Plumb, and Square, and Compass Loclge, Whitehaven , C'ornwallis Lod ge, l'elvi- Grant^ the reward for which 1 strive— dere , Kent, and several others are unavoidabl y held over till Admittance " ¦ Over There." next iveek . Letters from ''Onl y a Past Master," " A Mason who believes in Pomeroy' s Democrat. his O.B," " A Lover of Liberty," and "A lied Cross Kni ght," are received and shall be attended to.