TABLE OF CONTENTS. We think our readers will be pleased to from the circumstance that open opposition PAGB: peruse so eloquent an account of early to the Grand Lodge was not then attempted. MASONIC HISTORIANS, NO. 2.— Freemasonry ; but whilst indicating the Even so early as A.D. 1730 it is evident that Bros. John Sheville ancl James L. Gould 523 & 524 excellence of the language and description clandestine lodges were held , and the R EVIEWS— of the character of the Craft about moving spirits in the subsequent secession The Imperial Constantinian Order of St. A.D. 1725, let us not forget to scrutinize the were the active agents then. We are in- George...... 524 circumstances narrated. (a) Gentlemen clined to believe, with " The Son of Sala- LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE 524 were admitted as Masons long before thiel," " That the opposition party was G RAN D LODGE OF SCOTLAND 525 & 526 A.D. 1717, and even were elected to office mainly composed of Operative Masons, THE CRAFT— as early as the seventeenth century, so that who regarded with distrust and uneasiness Metropolitan 526 & 527 it is absurd to talk about the law generally the transformation of the ancient handi- Middlesex 52? restricting the reception of members to craft society into an association for the Provincial 2 5 7 operatives down to A.D. 1725, when we cultivation of speculative science. Ex-: BIRTHS, "M ARRIAGES AND DEATHS 52S , have so many record s dating long before amples of this distrust had been shown ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS 528 eighteenth century, previously, when the members of the old TRUTH 528 the third decade of the lod of St. Paul's burnt their manuscripts, His I MPERIAL H IGHNESS THE PRINCE R IIODO- which abundantly confirms the fact that ge * CA.N'AKIS ... 529 operatives «<*ENGLAND 529 before the last century. We will not being published by Grand Master Payne. R OVAL MASONIC B ENEVOLENT I NSTITUTION ... 529 further anticipate our " History of Free- The " domatie " or working Masons re- ROYAL M ASONIC I NSTITUTION FOR BOYS ... 529 masonry in York " (to appear in the solved, therefore, to make a stand against M ULTUM IN PARVO 529 " Masonic Annual," to be published shortly) Desaguliers, whose influence was rapidly O RIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE — than by mentioning that the records of the becoming supreme by the influx into the The Purple 53° extinct " old lodge at York city" prove that Order of men of birth and education, who A Cry of Distress 53° generally gentlemen were initiated therein shared his expansive ideas of establishing " From Refreshment tn Labour " 530 before 1717, and that as an operative insti- an universal Brotherhood upon the basis of The Elias Dc Derlinm Lodge, No. 586 ... 530 tution it had loner ceased to exist at that Operative Masonry." These views are Bro. Norton 's Rcnlv to Bro. William Car- period. It worked before and after the first confirmed by the opposition to Dr. Desagu- penter 530 & 531 Grand Lodge was established in London liers, the learned Frenchman, in 1723, when An Urgent Appeal 531 and quite independent of it for some his appointment as Deputy Grand Master Questionable Doings ... (1717), 531 years, although subsequently the two being put to the vote only forty-three mem- CHANNEL I SLANDS 532 bodies exchanged correspondence, &c. The bers supported the election , and f orty-two I NSTRUCTI ON* 532 old lodge at Haughfoot Scotland voted agamst it! Bro. Anthony Sayer the M ARK MASONRY— , , also , first Grand Master Installation of Earl Percy 532 illustrates the fact of Operative Masons not , joined the dissentients, O RDERS OF CHIVALRY — being always the chief strength in a lodge and he had a narrow escape of being ex- Knights Templar ...... 532 anterior to 1725, or even 1717, and so also pelled from the Order in consequence. Bro. CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO THE AI.UANY do the records of other lodges. The Gould takes considerable pains to decide LODGE, No. 3S9 532 & 533 majority of the " Revivalists " do not according to theevidence accumulated when DISTRICT G RAND LODGE OF T URKEY 533 appear to have been operatives either. the Grand Lodge of the " Ancients " was POETRY— Whilst fully admitting the operative origin instituted , and considers that the deposition The Lord's Prayer of thc Freemason ...... 533 of our ancient Order, we think its exclu- made by the esteemed Grand Secretary, M ASONIC M EETING . * '"HI : N EXT W EEK ... 533 & 534 sively operative connections ceased some- Bro. White, ought to settle the question. ADVERTISEMENTS 521, 522, 534, 535, & 536 time before the era of A.D. 1725, and that It is as follows : " In certain testimony therefore the law declared to have been taken by commission in England , for use MASONIC HIS TORIANS.—No. 2. carried at that period , to enable gentlemen in the New York difficulty some years since, to join without the usual restrictive "opera- Bro. White, at that time the venerable BROTHERS JOHN SHEVILLE AND tive clause, was purely pro forma, if it was Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of JAMES L. GOULD. passed at all. No doubt we are indebted England, says under oath, in answer to a to the non-operatives for the more specula- question, that the Athol or Ancient Grand Bv BRO. WILLIAM J AMES HUGHAN**. tive character of Freemasonry after the Lodge was formed in 1752. " The " Son seventeenth century. Indeed ,without such of Salathiel " in THE FREEMASON (Oct (Continuedfrom page $oy.) aid , our Society would, in all probability, 15th 1870,) considers that the Grand Lodg< Bro. Gould having glanced at tlie revival have been extinct long before now. As it of England (Ancients)was not formed unti: of Freemasonry (not origin) in 1717, pro- is, it will flourish so long as faith , hope, and 5th December, 1753, when Bro. Robert ceeds to state that about 1725 " many charity exist among mankind. Bro. Gould Turner was elected the " first Grand other new regulations were proposed and is particularly careful to clear up the mys- Master," and quotes from the records of adopted, which had , and still have, great tery connected with the schism, and is in that extinct Grand Lodge in corroboration influence on the Order. First in impor- part successful. \V« cannot, however, agree thereof. We quite agree with Bro. Gould tance among these was the one allowing with him, that it originated " with some that Bros. Sandy, Preston , Mackay and the admission of members without regard unruly spirits, who, being exceeding ly others, were misinformed on this subject to occupation or pursuit. Previous to this anxious to obtain the Master's Degree, when stating it occurred either in 17$), era the Society was composed mostly of prevailed on some inconsiderate Master 1757, or 1772. Operative Masons, with an occasional ex- Masons to open an illegal lodge, and to In THE F REEMASON for September 17th , ception in favour of men distinguished for raise them to that sublime degree." About 1S70, wc read fro m the pen of the " Son of rank , scientific attainments, or position in A.D. 173S it was comparatively easy to Salathiel," that " From 1739 to 1752 the civil life, or those who had rendered some attain the third degree, and therefore to History of the ' Ancients ' is veiled in eminent service to the Craft. In order to obtain such a distinction could not have obscurity, for the very sufficient reason that increase its membership ancl extend the been the possession which a few " unruly no record of their proceedings was kept until influence of the Order, the proposition was spirits " sought, and out of which sprung the last-mentioned year. .... It is agreed to, that the privileges of Masonry the notable secession of seventy odd years. but right to state that there was no 'Grand should no longer be restricted to Operative The question as to the origin of thc " An- Lodge ' according to the 'Old Institu- Masons, but men of all trades and profes- cients " has of late been considerabl y tions' all this while, the ruling powers being sions should bc admitted to the rights and cleared of its obscurity by a series of articles the Masters of thc several lodges held in benefits of the Institutionon being regularly in THE FREEMASON , by an accomplished London." The first minutes of the Seceders approved. From this point tlie Fraternity Mason, styled " Thc Son of Salathiel ;" and are dated the 5th February, 1752 , when rapidly acquired popularity and influence. to it we would respectfully point ourfriends Bro. Laurence Dermott was appointed Grand Men of rank and position sought affiliation , who wish for light on the subject. When Secretary, and in the next record, viz., 4th with the Order, and there came knocking at read side by side with Dr. Oliver's work on March, A.D. , the Royal Arch degree its 1752 doors men of talent and learning. These the " Origin of the Royal Arch "—which, is mentioned. The " Son of Salathiel " men app lied themselves to the study of its though essentially different, is, after all, the notices Desagulier's work of 1744, which symbols and allegories, and by their labours fullest treatise on the " Ancients " we alludes to the Royal Arch. It is in our the dust and rubbish of centuries were know of—Masonic students will find that possession, and has been examined by this Removed from the foundation of the old the account by " The Son of Salathiel " is excellent Mason with much satisfaction, as Temple of Operative Masonry, and the of much value, because the history of the theexistence of Royal Arch Masonry new in the Temple of Speculative Masonry was " Seceders " is mainly considered at a time third decade of the 18th century reared is thereby in all its beauty and grandeur to when Dr. Oliver does not appear to have almost rendered certain. As bless soon* as our the world in which it was created." been aware of their existence, probably engagements permit, we shall have a few l copies reprinted for the benefit of Masonic §, JC i>* i c xxx s . But the question of the pretensions of th e Red students. Cross Order having been satisfactorily settled, we remaining portions Bro. Gould observes, " It is well-known T/ie Imperial Constaniinian Order of St. George. turn with pleasure to the of the work in which the intrigues ofthe Farnesian that originally the essential, or grand fea- By his Imperial Highness the Prince R HODO - , CANAK1S. family, and the mendacious assumptions of the ture of the present Royal Arch degree was Abbe Guistiniani, are handled with tact and given as a concluding section , or comple- The foil of the Byzantine Empire, in its wide- acumen, and evince, in the Princely critic, a tion of the Master's part." This we think spread consequences, has exercised so powerful knowledge of historic questions, very consider- an influence 011 the politics of Europe that any has been proved to the satisfaction of all ably in advance of many more pretentious interested sufficently lo examine the evi- addition to our store of knowledge on so interest- writers. Indeed the unravelling of these ing a subject cannot fail to be attractive to thc , dence thereon, but we cannot find anything intrigues, and the exposure of the Auzoli fabri- in proof of the following statement *. " This thoughtful reader. That catastrophe might cer- cations, must have been no slight effort of tainly have been averted had it not been for the was undoubtedly the case at the time of patience ancl clear-sightedness, glozed over as disunion of Christendom , fomented by thc they were b Papal authority, and concealed by the revival A.D. 1717 ;" nor does Bro. narrow jealousies of the "Vatican , which pre- y Gould afford any light on the matter be- the accumulated repetitions of successive authors, ferred the success of an infidel to the opposition who were con tent to follow their literary bell- yond simply stating so, and his presumed of a schismatist—a jealousy of independence lectures of Sir Christopher Wren on the wether, the Abbe, of whose character , an admir- which , even in these enlightened days, is be- , enables subject are, in all probability, known only trayed by the occasional invective against the able anecdote of Frederick the Great Wc approve of Bro. Gould's us to form a very just estimate. Indeed, the to himself. liberal institution of Freemasonry, than which ht with advan- ori nothing tends more effectuall ' dillitanti ' of the present clay mig opinion on the gin of Royal Arch y to consolidate the tage study the moral of Guistiniani's literary Masonry. " The separation (he says) of union of peoples in a bond of moral equality, career ; and whether the subject be the "Island its concluding portion from the Ancient and which at the same time is one of the most it is useful and inoffensive conservators of ofSeio," or the locality of Zobah or Tzohah, Master's Degree, and its erection into peace, more judicious to preserve a modest silence, than another grade ov degree, was unquestionably and, certainly, a substantial bulwark ofthe middle to rush into print with the confidence of that classes, which , raised above manual labour, de- the work of the Schismatics. This must dangerous half-knowledge, which invariably leads to have been done between the years vote then* intelligence to practical purposes, un- 1740 disturbed by the wants of thc lower orders and the ultimate reprobation of the vanity which seeks and 1744, and circumstantial evidence the ambition of barren destruction to display it. But there is nothing more pre- , which, in the sumptuous than ignorance. Men are often bold would seem to fix the time at or very near higher, leads to wars and the consequent disrup- the former year." So very near, Bro. Gould , tion from time to time of society. through ignorance of their danger, and the noble confession of Sir Isaac Newton, " The more I that it is almost conclusively to be dated The very name Byzantine is comparatively un- xV.D. 1738. " In order to render the Schism familiar to the public ear know the more I perceive how little I know," is , from the circumstance the very last that such writers would ever con- more complete, and also make amends that in diplomacy the Byzantine is familiarly for their outlawry by the Constitutional known as " the Eastern Question "¦ —a question descend to make. In his remarks on the Palieologi, ' through Grand Lodge, the ' Ancients ' determined which called forth the heroism of John Sobieski , and in our own times provoked whom more immediately H.I.H. claims the to mutilate the third degree, and from its the battle of conservation of the Byzantine Order of Honorary concluding portion establish a fourth grade, Navanno, ancl , later still , the Crimean war. We are indebted to one who holds the hi Military Knighthood , the author fully explains the which they called the Holy Royal Arch. ghest circumstances under which the last heir male of ran k in our Brotherhood for the work now be- They undoubtedly obtained thc idea of that House came to he represented by his this charge, and also of the title which they fore us, and who is, at the same time, the here- ditary representative of that celebrated Prince daughter, thc Princess Theodora Pateologina ; gave the new degree, from Chevalier Ramsay, and notwithstanding the " hearsay " conjectures land in 1 who laid the foundations of Byzantium or Con- who visited Eng 740, and attemp- stantinople, and established firmly the blessings of " Lyzon , " Oldmixon ," and their copyists, it ted to induce the Grand Lodge of England of Christianity in Europe. From Constantine is very evident that the male line of Theodore toadopthisnew inventions." We should like the Great to the heroic but unfortunate Con- Palreologus entirel y failed. The name itself to see the vexata quastio, as to Bro. Ramsay stantine XIII., who fell in defence of his empire being remarkable to English ears, has given rise cleared up. Did he really visit the Grand (and well deserved the noble eulogium of our to the most absurd nominal pretensions, which Lodge of England in A.D. 1740 ? If so, historian Hallam) H.I.H. the Prince Rhodo- could only have been entertained for a moment hy those who were not aware that " Palceolo- why has no such fact been recorded ? That canakis traces a lineal descent, through succes- in of the " Hautcs Grades " sions of imperial dynasties * and as the repre- i^us " is as common a patronymic in Greece as the orig , or their Stuart is in Scotland. early form, must be attributed to this sentative of the latter Sovereign, His Imperial Highness' father was one of the duly acknow- Another pretender to imperial descent lately learned Mason we think probable, but we startled the public with the assertion that his must confess that the belief in such an ledged competitors for the throne of Greece, when that prize was earned off by the alien Otho. name had been enrolled in the " Golden Book " origin, so far as facts are concerned, is more as heir to the Comncni; but this absurd preten- fanciful than according to the , weight of As good often springs out of evil, we are in- debted for the present lucid account of the tion has also been entirely disproved by His evidence. He was one probably with severa l Imperial Hi hness who premier " Order " of Christendom to an unfortu- g , , so to speak, has care- others, who partly from political motives nate misunderstanding occasioned by the publi- fully taken up all the arteries before proceeding to the final amputation of these diseased desired to add to the degrees of Free- cation ofthe statutes of the Masonic " Order ol 1 lie historical masonry to further their designs. The Red Cross of Rome and Constantine ;" and it is parasites. curious will find that Bro. Gould has done but just to point out that it was an apparent usur- In conclusion , the admirers of fine typography his best to afford information on the sub- pation of the claims of His Imperial Highness' and genera l bibliogra phical elegance will not ject. A reference in the " Guide to tlie father to be considered (he Hereditary Grand fail to be favourably impressed with the super- Royal Arch Chapter " is then made to the Master ofthe Constantinian Order of St. George, ficial aspect of this usefu l work ; while the object revised lectures b Bro. Thomas Duncker- which , in self-defence, forced the author to vindi- of charity, which it is now made to subserve, y must recommend it to the Masonic reader. ley, " which was presented to the Grand cate his father's position and rights in the present Lodge, lie had executed his task so well able manner. We are happy, however, to beassured that the Grand Lodge atonceadoptedhisre- that no personal feelings have existed on either LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE vision of thelectures, //^Royal Arch included, side, and the Masonic Red Cross Degree having 1 he monthl y meeting was held on Wednesday, honourabl without amendment or alteration , and en- y capitulated and accepted its purel y the 19th inst., at Freemasons' Hall , Bro. Joshua Masonic origin , nothing remains to disturb the Nunn , joined its practice in all the lodges under its P.G.S.B., in the chair. Present, Bros. harmony of our institution ; and , indeed such a Kmpson Smith , Savage j urisdiction " (page 20). This is a decided crrc r. , , J. J. , W. Ough, J. result might have been predicted from the outset , Coutts, J. Hervey, T. Meggy, R. Wentworth Thc Grand Lodge of England never recog- as the honourable feeling of the promoters of the Little, H. G. Buss, W Smith , S. May, F. nised thc Royal Arch Degree until thc Union Red Cross Degree prompted these gentlemen Walters, Sutton, Hemsworth, ]. R. Sheen , Apple- of 1813. Of this fact we are positively cer- at once to acknowled ge the force of such over- bee, Vorley, Weaver, James Brett , S.W.; J. R. tain, having abundant evidence in hand to whelming evidence, as the reader will satisfy him- Crump, J. B. Poole, C. A. Cottcbrune, J. F. prove our statement, and to contradict that self is to be found in these pages. Creswick , and severa l others. of Bro. Gould, who says also, "For although As regards the literary merits of the present The minutes of the previous meeting were un- it was adopted by that bod y by a large work, we imagine that there can be little diver- animously confirmed. The rules were then read, majority, yet it met with vigorous opposi- gence of opinion in claiming for it the advan- and the amounts voted at the previous meeting tion from the minority " (page 21). That tages of an extremely lucid arrangement, com- were in [every case confirmed. Seventeen peti- a Grand Chapter was established as early bined with a succinct and yet full y persuasive tioners' names appeared on the list, sixteen were as 1769 by thc " Moderns," we know for a style • and if, here ancl there, a sarcasm may relieved. One had ^"50, one ,£ 30, seven^20, fact, but it had no sanction from thc appear to be rather bitterl y pointed , we ought three ^15, one .£10, three ^5, voted to them. Grand not to forget how strong Lodge. We arc next told , was the provocation to One petitioner 's application was deferred (by , " That thc first indul ge in a few sallies, at the expense of o[ Book of Constitutions of the those, desire those who are taking an interest it it), Royal Arch who, imperfectly acquainted with the facts of the until the next meeting, and the large sum of was issued in 1786 by thc Supreme Grand case, were believed to have originated unworth y ;£zoo was voted at this meeting. Chapter ;" 17S2 was thc first year of the criticisms on the Prince's claims—an impression 1 he new [law of this lodge meeting at six issue of the Royal Arch Regulations, not which, we are glad to say, has since proved to be o'clock instead of seven will come into operation 1786. erroneous. on Wednesday, December 21st. GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND. chosen according to seniority, was appointed to absence on the present occasion through indisposi- wait upon His Royal Highness, and request his tion I deeply deplore, to place in your Royal Higb- INSTALLATION OF H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF attendance in the hal l . After an interval of a ness's hands a work on Freemasonry which he has WALES AS PATRON OF THE SCOTTISH few minutes published , and which your Royal Highness, I think, , the door was thrown open, and the will find well worthy of your stud y. FREEMASONS. " Prince entered in formal procession. First Thc vohnr.es, both of which were handsomely The Grand Lodge of Scotland held a Special walked the Master of Ceremonies, next three bound, having been duly presented , Grand Stewards Communication on Thursday, 13th October, for , after them the AVardens, then The GRAND MASTER impressed on Masters ancl sole purpose of installing other three Grand Stewards, and next His AVardens of lod ges the importance of punctuality in the H.R.H. the Prince reference to thc procession of Thursday. At half- of Wales as Patron of the Scottish Craft- an Royal Highness, supported on his right and left respectively by the Past and Deputy Masters past twelve he should open Grand Lodge in the office of which His Royal Highness was pleased , first degree after which officers would retire to their and followed by four Stewards, including the , some time ago to intimate his acceptance. The different posts, and get their respective lodges mar- ceremony had been looked forward to with much President of the Board. As the procession shalled into order, so that the procession might moved up interest by Freemasons in all parts ofthe country, the hall, the brethren , upstanding, start exactly at the hour appointed. warml and accordingly the Grand Lodge Hall pre- y cheered their future Patron , while the The lod ge being then closed , the Prince of AVales sented on the occasion an imposing assemblage Organist performed another voluntary. The left the hall in procession as he had entered ; and so thc proceedings terminated. of the Craft. The hall was decorated with Prince wore, over evening custume, the sash, emblematical banners, and on the dais were gauntlets, and apron which had been prepared for his use. His placed three magnificent gilt chairs, that in the Royal Highness having AFFILIATION OF HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS TO reached the dais centre being for the Grand Master, while those , took the chair reserved for him THE LODGE OF EDINBURGH , MARY'S on the ri on the right and left , the former surmounted by ght of the Grand Master, the remaining CHAPEL, No. 1. a Prince of Wales's feather, were set apart for places on thc platform being occupied by Lord The installation ceremony being over, the Prince Rosehill His Royal Highness and the Past Grand Master , Lord Erskine, Bros. John Whyte- of AA'ales retired to an upper room, and was waited Melville respectively. From the opening of the hall, , Henry Inglis, Lauderdale Maitland, on by a deputation from Mary's Chapel Lodge, No. 1 , who attended for the purpose of affiliating about four o'clock, the Craftsmen arrived, and and Dr. Beveridge. I he lodge having been called to ordcr His Royal Hi ghness as a member of that ancient took their places in quick succession, till all the ; the Prince lod was greeted with the Masonic salute, after which , ge. The Prince was surrounded by the Grand available sitting room was fully occupied. The Master, Past Grand Master, Deputy and Substitute brethren being duly clothed, and decorated with The GRAND MASTER said : It is my duty to Masters, and other office-bearers of the Gran d announce to you , and I do it with the highest satis- Lod which was ushered in by the jewels and other insignia of their various faction ge. The deputation , , that His Royal Highness, our brother, the the Master of Ceremonies, was headed by Bro. Orders, the long rows of benches which they Prince of AA*alcs, Duke of Rothesay, and Grand occupied offered a brilliant spectacle. AVilliam Officer, R.W.M. of Mary s Chapel, and Steward of Scotland , has condescended to accept comprised Bros. AAT. Mann Past Master ; F. S. the ofler which we laid , At five o'clock the Grand Master (Lord Dal- before him, and to become Melville, Deputy Master ; XV. J. C. Abbott, Substi- housie) and other office-bearers of the Grand the Patron of the Scottish Craft. (Applause.) tute Master ; Thomas Swinton , Senior AVarden ; Our roya l brother has done us thc honour to AV. G. Roy, Junior Warden ; A. N. Clarke, Treas. ; Lodge entered by the principal door, and walk- attend here to-day, in order to bc installed into that Dr. Dickson , Secretary ; Sir Alex. Gibson-Maitland , ing up the floor of the hall between two rows of di gnified position ; and I have, Sir (addressing the Wardens, took their seats on or near the dais, James Ballantine, David Biycc, jun., and Dr. Mac- Prince), to request you to permit me to conduct cowan. while the Grand Organist, Bro. Davidson, per- you to the altar, where I shall administer to you the The Grand Master having introduced thc deputa- obli formed a voluntary on the organ. Among the gation. tion to His Royal Hi ghness, Craftsmen present were Bros. John AVhyte- His Royal Highness according l y left the dais , 7 The R.XV. M ASTER said: Most illustrious Patron, Melville, Past Grand Master ; Henry Inglis, of and .standing with Bros. AA hytc-Melville on his right your Royal Highness has been graciousl y pleased and Lord Rossl yn on his left , took the obligation in Torsonce, Substitute Grand Master ; William to comply with a request made through our valued usual form . He was then invested by the Grand Grand Master that you should affiliate into the Mann, Senior Grand Warden ; Colonel Camp- Master with thc , jewel of his office , and having re- ancient Lodge of Edinburgh , Mary's Chapel , Nc. 1. bell, of Blythswood, Junior Grand Warden ; sumed his place on thc dais, again received the Lord Erskine In compliance with your Royal Higbness's com- , Senior Grand Deacon ; William Masonic salute. mands, I am here with this deputation from the Officer, Junior Grand Deacon ; Revs. Dr. Arnott The G RAND M ASTER then said : Most Illustrious lodge 10 administer the rite of affiliation. Most and V. G. Faithful, M.A., Grand Chaplains ; Sir and Brother, the Grand Lodge of Scotland throug illustrious Patron , the lod ge which I represent is Alexander James Stewart, Grand Clerk ; Lord h the unworth y hands of me as their Grand one of great antiquity. It is probably thc oldest "Master have now obligated you as the Patro n Rosehill, acting Grand Sword Bearer ; Sir M. , , not Masonic body in Scotland , and it certainl y pos- only of Masonry in Scotland , but of Scottish Masons sesses the oldest Masonic records of any Masonic Shaw Stewart, Bart., Prov. G.M. West Renfrew- throughout the world. In thc name of that ancient shire ; A. Smollett of Bonhill, Prov. G. M. body in thc world. Thc R.AV.M. went on to refer , and distinguished body, I have to thank your Royal to thc many distinguished men who during the Dumbartonshire ; Sir Alexander Gibson-Mait- Highness for thc honour you have , done us. Thc long period of its existence, had been connected land, Bart., Prov. G.M. Stirlingshire ; Lauderdale office of Patro n is the highest honour which wc have with the lod ge. Among those at present living he Maitland, Prov. G.M. Dumfriesshire ; Dr. Beve- it in our power to offer to a brother, and as your Royal Hi mentioned thc Grand Master of Scotland , Lord ridge, Prov. G.M, city of Aberdeen ; Hector ghness is aware, it has alread y been held Dalhousie ; thc Grand Master of Ireland , the Duke by your Royal Higbness's illustrious predecessors, land F. Maclean, Prov. G.M. Upper Ward of Lanark- George IV of Leinster ; thc Past Grand Master ol Eng , . nnd AVilliam lA^ . That office , Royal the Earl of Zetland — adding that, illustrious as shire ; Lord James Murray, Representative at Sir, has now descended upon you , and it is not onl y the Grand Lodge of England Dr. Somerville were those names in the annals of Masonry, thc ; , my own earnest wish , but it is thc prayer of every most illustrious of all was that of His Royal High- Representative fro m the Grand Lodge of Ire- good Mason here and throug hout the bounds of ness, who had so condescending l y agreed to become land ; Dr. M'Cowan, Representative from the Scotland , that you may be long spared to fill the an affiliated member of the lod ge. Grand Orient of France ; Aldophe Robinow, hi gh position in which this day we have installed 'The you, following certificate, beautifull y illuminated Representative from the Grand Lodge of Ham- and that when in thc course of events you on vellum by Bros. Melville and Adamson, of shall come to occupy the same hi gh station in this Lodge St. and lithogra phic draughts- burg ; Charles W. M. Muller, Representative country as your predecessors in this office have James, No. 97, from the Grand Lodge of Saxony ; Major XV. men , Edinburg h, was then presented lo His Royal occupied , wc may hail in the Grand Lodge of Scot- Hi hness :— Hamilton Ramsay, Grand Director of Cere- land anolncr Sovereign of the country as Patron of g monies, and Representative of the Grand Lodge our Craft. Permit me, most Royal Patron , to tender " The Lodge of Edinburg h, Mary's Chapel , No. 1.—At Edinburg h , the I2ih day of October, A.n. 1S70, of Tennessee ; Lindsay Makersy, Representative you , on the part of the Grand Lod ge ancl of the .Masons of Scotland the right hand of fellowshi A.L. 5S74. from the Grand Lodge of Canada ; James Bal- , p. " William Officer, R.W.M. : William Mann , P.M. : lantine, Grand Bard ; David Robertson , Grand Ihe i'uiNCE of AVAI.ES, who was received with Francis S. Melville. P.M. ; \Y. J. C. Abbott , S.M. ; Bible Bearer ; David Byrce, jun., acting Archi- renewed cheering, said : Most AVorshi pful Grand Thomas Swinton , S. W. ; AV. G. Roy, J.W. ; Alex. N. Master tect , Deputy Grand Master, Senior and Junior Clarke, Treas. ; George Dickson , Sec. ; Murdoch M'Kenzie and John Laurie, Wardens, and brethren , I cannot tell you how " The lod ge having been opened in due, ancient, and Grand Marshals ; Colonel Kinloch, P.G.S.M.; deepl y the ceremony of to-day has touched me, regular form, His Koyal Highness Albert Edward , Prince and P. S. Kerr, of Kindrogan, P.G.W. The how thankful 1 am to you for the great honour you of Wales, Puke of Rothesay, Prince Steward of Scotland , following among other brethrenactedasStewards: have conferred on 111c in making nic the Patron ofthe Patron of the Scottish Craft of Freemasons , was afliliate< with all ihe privileges appertain- Bro. John Cunningham, President of the Board Craft in Scotland , and how deepl y touched 1 have a member of this lodge, been b ing thereto. of Grand Stewards ; Colonel Guthrie, Dr. Dick- y the excessively kind manner in which your " In testimony whereof this certificate is signed , sealed , son , Dr. Cairns, H. Copland Dr. Loth Dr. Most AVorshi pful Grand Master has addressed inc. and delivered in presence of the Most Worshi pful Grand , , Brethren , I have not long been a member of the Ritchie, R. Mitchell , I'. Cowan, J. D. Porteous, Master Mason of Scotland , the Earl of Dalhousie, Craft ; still I hope that I may bc considered a K'. l'' ., G. CJi, &.£., at Freemasons' Hall , in the city of G. B. Brown, Captain Aylmer, Dr. Coghill, and worth y member of it. If so, you may bc all con- Edinburg h , of tlie date above-mentioned. -- Signed by Dr. Fraser. vinced that I shall always and on every occasion Dalhousie , G.M. ; Rosslyn , D.G.M. ; II. Inglis , Ihe various dignitaries having taken their endeavour to do my utmost to fulfil such duties as S.G .M. ; \V. A. Laurie, G. Sec ; William Officer , places, the lodge was duly opened in the Ap- may be imposed upon me as a brother Mason. R. W.M. ; William Mann , P.M. ; Francis S. Melville , W S.M. ; Thomas Swinton , S.W. ; prentice Degree, and subsequently raised to that Allow me once more to thank you for the honour D.M. ; . C. Abbutl , you have conferred upon me ; *an honour which I \Y . G . Roy, JAY. ; A. N. Clarke , Tiers ; George Dick - of Master Mason. Meanwhile, thc Prince of shall never forget. I assure you , brethre n , I felt it son , Sec." Wales, leaving the Douglas Hotel, St. Andrew- a high honour when 1 was last year made a Past The certificate was enclosed in a handsome square, Edinburgh, accompanied by Lord Grand Master of I lie Freemasons of England. casket , bearing, among oilier devices , the arms of Rosslyn, Deputy Grand Master, had driven up Now an additional honour has, 1 consider , been Ihe Prince of ' Wales and lho.se of Mary's Chapel , to the hall in a carriage and pair. conferred upon me, an honour which alone was the work of Bro. Francis Law, jeweller to the So soon as the lodge had been opened, the wanting to complete my satisfaction as a member lodge. Grand Master inquired if the Prince of Wales member of the Craft , and that is the honour of being The ceremony baling been completed , thc Prince y thanked the members of thc lodge had arrived. The answer being in the affirma- Patron of this Illustrious Order in Scotland . of Wales briefl RAND ASTER had conferred upon him. tive Thc G M : It now remains for me to for the honour they , a deputation , consisting of the Past Mas- put into your Royal Hi gbness's hands a copy ofthe The R. W. .Master then called the Prince's atten- ter, Deputy and Substitute Masters, the Senior Laws and Constitutions of our Order. 1 have, fur- tion to the oldest minute-book of the lodge, which and Junior Wardens, and twelve Stewards, ther, at thc request of our Grand Secretary, whose I lis Royal Hi ghness examined with great care. Among other names singled out for speciai notice Newbury to thc third degree, and initiating Mr. Jones supper was served in good style, toasts were given and were those ofthe first Speculative Mason of whom into Freemasonry. All this was done in a most admira- received, songs, recitations, and other amusements brought The visitors there is any authentic record—namely, Thomas ble manner, and proved that the AV.M. is a good ancl a pleasant evening to an agreeable close. It was each responded to their toast. The. lodge was highly Boswell of Auchinleck, who was a member of the efficient worker of the various ceremonies. resolved that a committee be formed to carry out the complimented by them for the efficiency and correctness lodge in 1600 ; of Lord Alexander, eldest son of the wishes of the members who intend to present to the of its work, the quiet, gentlemanly manner in * which Earl of Stirling, celebrated as the founder of colo- Secretary a testimonial, worth y of his acceptance, in everything was done, also for the efficiency of every officer. nics in Nova Scotia and Canada ; of the Right recognition of his valuable services, rendered to the lodge Stanhope Lodge, No. 1269.—The installation meeting Hon. Alexander Hamilton , General of Artillery in during this last quarter of a century. Several gentlemen of this lodge was held on the 1 ith inst., at the Thicket tbe Covenanting army of Scotland in 1640 ; of the were proposed as candidates for initiation at the next Hotel, Anerley. There were present Bro. Lindus, AV.M., Right Hon. Sir Robert Murray, founder and first meeting, and the lod ge was closed. A very good banquet in the chair, supported by Bros. Jas. Kench, W.M.-elect; president of the Royal Society of Edinburgh , and was afterwards served under the personal inspection of Hardy, acting J.AV. ; Hart, Sec. ; Ring, I.G. ; and the the friend of Charles I., who was initiated into tbe Bro. S. Wickens, the indefati gable host, who used his following brethren, viz. , Bros. John Thomas, P.M. ; H. Lodge of Newcastle while the Scottish army was best exertions to please and accommodate all present. AVebster, Wood , Sanders, Garland , Marriott, Lassam, l ing there in 1641 ; and of the first Earl of March- His kind , pleasant, and gentlemanly attention was full y Croydon, Ellis, Lurfield. Goddard and Smith. Among y A. Gottebrune (P.M. mont, Lord Chancellor of Scotland. appreciated . We learned that although at present lod ges the visitors were, Bros. C. 733), E. AVilson (P.M. 538), E. When the deputation retired , His Royal High- 45, 22S, and 1196 now meet here, another one will Matthew Cook (P. M. 23), Dodson (AA'.M. 72), Laskey (72), Macgregor (1056), ness shook hands with the R.W.M. Immediately shortly be added to the number. It proves that Bro. AVickens' is so excellent that lod ges find a good Child (1158), and Sheadd (656 ) The lodge having been afterwards the Prince left. catering home under his hospitable roof. The rooms have been opened in the first degree, the minutes of the last meeting newly decorated , and their antique beauty now show to and the report of thc audit committee were read and ad vantage. The coffee-room is replete with comfortable confirmed. The lodge was then opened in the second SLeports oi pnsamc Ifclcttrarjs. accommodation for all who may be necessitated to wait d egree, and Bro. AVood, a candidate for raising, was en- while business in the lodge-room is being done. There trusted and retired . The lodge was then opened in the were present besides those named ; Bros. |. Terry, Frost, third degree, and Bro. AVood was duly raised to the sub- T II E CRAFT. A'ivian , Bebb, AVinslade (Treas.), J. Crump (Sec), and lime degree of a M.M. The lodge was then resumed to other P.M. 's ; also a large number of members. Visitors : the second degree, and a dispensation of the M. W. G M. METROPOLITAN. G. F. Cook (W.M. 65), F. AValtcrs (AV.M. 1309), Sc. having been read empowering the AA'.M. lo instal Bro. Eastern Star Loilge No. —On Tuesday, the iSth All the usual toasts were given and duly honoured, good Kench, (the present Master of Lodge La Tolerance, No. , 93. the installation was pro- inst., at the Shi p and Turtle, Leadenhall-street , this old singing and music alternating between. The evening 53S), as AA'.M. of this lod ge, lodge held its usual meeting. Bro. G. S. Ayres, W.M., was thus most agreeably spent. ceeded with, and the ceremony was performed by Bro. in a manner which reflected great credit opened the lodge, and he was supported by Bro;. Hill , Dalhousie Lod No. 860. —The first meeting of the Lindus, AA'.M., ge, on him. liro. Kench having been dul installed in the S. W. ; Goode, P.M. ; Bateman , P.M. ; Davis, P.M., season of this lod ge was held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet- y chair of K.S., invested the I.P.M., Bro. Sanders, with Treas. and Sec. ; Lcwns, and many others. There were street, on Thursday, the 13th inst. Bro. J. AV. AA'illiams, present as visitors : Bros. G. II. King, Marion Lodge, the P.M. collar, and also with the collar of Treasurer. AA' . M., presided , and in an admirable manner initiated re-admittcd , and thc No. 6S, New Orleans, U.S.A. ; J. Hed ger (25), A. Mr. Frederick Allen into Freemasonry, which was all In due time the brethren were then Layton (1S5), G. Nonn (7SS), Frost (12SS), F. Wal- appointment of oflicers was made. Bros. Hart was J. thc work that presented itself out of a large amount AV. ; Ring, S. D. ; AA'ebster ters, AA'.M. 1309, and others. The AV.M., in a faultless, There were present : Bros. appointed S. AA'. ; Hard y, l. , placed on thc agenda paper. ; Goddard , I.G. ; Sanders, AV.S. ; and Thicke, impressive, and talented manner, passed Bro. Bateman , Bristo, P.M.,. Treas. ; Littcll , P.M. ; Page, P.M. ; J.D. jun., and initiated separatel y Mr. Home, and Mr. Wal- D.C. The AV. M. having risen fer thc first time, address- Hardy, S.AV. ; Thomson, J. AV. ; Ingram, Sec. ; Sey- he said the brethren had deputed lace, liro. Y\r. AA'icks was unanimously elected as thc Org. ; and many others. Amongst (he ing Bro. Lindus, , mour Smith , him to fulfil a very pleasing duty. That of presenting Steward to represent this lodge at the anniversary festival numerous visitors wc noticed : Bros. G. II. King (Marion , of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged in their name, thc jewel which had been unanimously 68,. New Orleans, U.S.), Rastrick (P.M. 342), Shenton as a slight recognition of Freemasons and ihe AVidows of Freemasons, Bro. Hill , han voted to him at die last lod ge, (S.AV. 127S), C. Salomons (27). A'aug (193), E. thc services he had rendered to the lodge as one of the S.AV., for the Hoys' School, and Bro. P. Pound for the M ackney (S.D. 134) , F. AYallers (AV.M. 1309), and Girls' School, which proved how deep an interest is taken Founders and the first Master. He need not assure him others. AA'hen the labour of the lod ge had ceased , thc congratulations by this lod ge in ihe welfare of the Masonic charities. The 's excel- that it was accompanied by the hearty brethren sat down to one of Bro. Clemow and sincere wishes ofthe brethren for his health , happiness, lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned lo a lent banquets, served up under the inspection of Bro. capital banquet, served under the personal superintendence and prosperity, and he sincerel y hoped he might live long Smith , whose readiness at all times to make everyone 10 wear it as a lasting memorial , ofthe kind feelings enter- of Bro. Painter, jun. After thc cloth was removed , the comfortable accounts for his popularity with all those usual toasts were given. Bros. YVallace and Home each tained towards him by the members of the Stanhope who use this hotel. The usual toasts were afterwards having warmly expressed his thanks returned thanks as initiates ; Bro. Davis, P.M., Treas., and in the course of the evening Lod ge.—Bro. Lindus given and honoured , and there being no further business the lodge was closed, for the P.M. 's ; and Bros. AY'alters, King, and others, for some excellent songs were sung. Bro. Hermann com- the visitors. Each officer responded to that toast. The and lac brethren adjourned to a .sumptuous banquet , pro- menced with aChinese sbng, which gave great satisfaction. in his usual style of excellence. AA'.M. announced that when he stood Steward for the " Brown' vided by Bro. Lassam, Bro. Seymour Smith gave s Dinner Party, " AA'hen the cloth was removed , the AV. M. proposed the Hoys' School , as this lod ge's representative , his list was " Man at the Nore," and some others ; Bro. Salomons ,£35. The following excellent songs were sung: Bros. usual loyal and Masonic leasts, " Ihe Queen and the sang " Nell the Belle ;" Bro. Bristo, "Never Lose a ht Hon. the Earl de Grey and Ri Bateman , sen., "Gi psy Band ," " Flowers," "The Bro. Carpenter music b Bro Craft ," " The Rig pon , Friend " (word s by , y . S. M.AA'.G.M., " "'His Royal Highness the Prince of Irish Emigrant ;" Roberts, " Tom Tough ;" King, Smith)—this song was rendered well, and beautifull y AA'ales," " The Right lion, ihe Earl of Carnarvon, " Yankee Moral Song ;" C. F. Lewns, " Good Rhine sung. Bro. Wallington followed with " Her Bright AA'ine," " Old Simon , the Cellerar ;" Goode, " West D.G.M. , and the rest of the Grand Officers " with spirit Eyes Haunt me Still ;" Bro. Mackney (as good as ever) and they were responded to with the utmost End Boys —added to the pleasures of the evening. Bro. and " Sall " Bro and effect , gave " My Pal, Sam ," y in our Alley ; . cordiality. The next toasts, that of " The AA'.M., " was Bateman , jun., presided at the piano. Tea and coffee A'aughan— " English , Irish , and Scotchmen ;" Bro. Lil- was then served , and after several hours' agreeable com- proposed by Bro. Lindus, the I.P.M., and received with lell— " The Soldier's Tear. " In fact, nearly all ihe the utmost enthusiasm. 1 fe said, it afforded him great grati- panionship and enjoyment, the brethren separated. As members were thus able to add to the pleasures of usual in this house, every arrangement was carried out to fication to have the privilege of proposing the health of so ihe evening. Bro. S. Smith presided at the piano. The illustrious a Mason as thc AA'.M. He had the honour of en- add to thc comfort of all present. Bro. C. T. Speight , singing and music at this lodge are always a great treat to P. M. and Tyler, who has held the important position joying his friendshi p for a considerable period , ancl he those who are fortunate enough to be present. Nor is kncwniseslimablequalitiesthoroiig hly;he wasalso associa- and office of l ylcr to this lod ge curing two apprentice- the working in the lod ge inferior to any in the Craft. ships, was as attentive as ever, and was painstaking in his ' ted with him in Masonry in a very distinguished lodge, that Bro. !• . AA'altcrs responded for the visitors, and paid high of La Tolerance, in which as the brethren were aware he endeavours to please all present. AY'e cordiall y wish this compliments on the excellent manner every pan of thc old lodge all the success it can hope for itself. was still the AA'.M., and he had opportunities of witness- affairs of thc lodge were conducted. He also mad e an ing his great proficiency both in the chair and at ihehanquet Lodge of Justice, No. 147. —On Wednesday, the 12th appeal for a Steward for the Royal Benevolent Institu- , and he would venture to say that this inst., festival in table in the lod ge at the White Swan Tavern , High-street , Deptford , tion to represent this lod ge at the forthcoming lod ge would be presided over by au abler, kinder, more this old lod ge commenced its season, Bro. f. Percival , January, audit was understood thai one of ihe P.M.'s will of zealous, or more estimable Mason than the present AA'. M., AA'. M., in the chair. The minutes ihe A pril, Jul y, represent it next year as ils Steward. Several pleasant and he was quite sine that during his year of office the and September meetings were read and confirmed . The hours having been happ il y spent , the brethren separated prosperity ofthe lodge would be materiall y increased , and work done was raising Bros. Munro, Hollands , Doust, well pleased with their ni ght 's entertainment. the iness of the brethren greatly promoted . Having Guest, ancl Freeman , and passing liro. Blyton lo the happ Peckham Lodge, A'o. S79. —Thc installation meeting of saiil so much in praise of the AA'. M., he thought he might second degree. A gentleman was proposed for initiation. this prosperous Iodize was held on Mondav , thc 10th pause and say, with the poet, The work was all don e well and in a painst aking manner. mst., at the Maismore Arms' Tavern , Park-road , Peck- " If to his lot some human errors fall. The usual annual subscription of one: guinea was then ham. The lod ge was dul y opened , the minutes confirmed , Look in his face, and I think you will forget them all." voted lo the Girl s' School from the lodge funds. The and liro. D. Rose, P.M. 73, Preceptor of the Lodge The AA'.M. in response observed , that it was with no brethren present, besides ihe W.M., were : Bros. J. of Instruction , installed Bro. A. Gard AA' .M., who ap- ordinary feelings of emotion that he rose to return his AY'hilTcn, S. AA*. ; II. Sadler , W. : I. Lightfoot , P.M., J. ' pointed as officers : Bros. Kent , S. AA'. ; Stevens, J. AA*.; sincere thanks for the kind manner in which the toast had Treas. ; G. Chapman , P.M., Sec. ; ll. Bartlett , S.D. ; Green, S.D. ; Martin , J.D. ; Rugg, I.G. ; AV. J. Laing, C. G. Dilley, ; |. Roper been received. The brethren could easily conceive the J.D. , I.G. ; ]. Cowcll, P.M., Tyler. There were present al the Board of In- difficulty he felt on the present occasion , and were he not P.JL ; J. Patte. P.M. ; R. G. Batt, P.M. ; stalled Masters : Bros. Rose, Glasspool , Warren , Barton , averse to he mi ht he templed to and many others. Visitors : Bros. G. Brown quotations, g say, in the , P.M. 169; Allsopp, Howes, Bolton , Brown , Percival , AA' . AA'cst , language of thc immortal bard, " Beggar that I am I AVhiffen Simmonds (S71), , J. (54S), M. J. J. Dal by (S79), Smith , Ebsworth. and Palmer. Messrs. Baldwin , An- am even poor in thanks." Still he was sure that he was J. Carver (1155), &C The lod ge was closed , and a derson , and De Brent were initialed in an able style. but doing justice to the kind feelings of thc brethren banquet followed. Tlie installation was also correctly and impressively given . when he said that they would make allowance for his Lodgeof Friendship, A',' . 206.—This lod ge commenced There were also present : Bros. AA' oollacott , L. Smith , shortcomings, and believe that if he failed to express its winter meetings on Thursday, the 131I1 inst., at the Truss, Smith , Watkins, AA'illiam s , Wri ght , Cluidlei g ii , in adequate language his gratitude , they would attribute Ship and Turtle, Leadenhall-street. There were present : Dalhy, and others. Bro. Chudlei gh was elected a join- it to a want of ability, and not from an absence of will to Bros. E. B. Barnard, AV.M. ; George Collier, S. AA'. : ing member, when banquet followed , the toasts being give expression to his feelings. He felt that ihe brethren Alfd. Harris, J.AV. ; Hy. Earlcs, S.D. ; John Gaywood , heartily given and received. ha I faith in him , that he would worthil y fill the position J.D. ; AV. Rumsey, Treas. ; John Rumsey, P.M., Hon . City of London lodge, A'o. yoi.— The regular meeting lo which he had been elected , and he could assure them Sec. ; and sixteen other brethren. The lod ge wa-; of this lod ge was held on Monday, ihe 171I1 inst., at tht thai lie would exert himself to the utmost to promote their opened in the three degrees, and liro. George T. Seaborn GuiMbaH Coffee House. City, liro. Washington V*.. Hay- prosperity and welfare, in order lo prove to them that was raised to the d egree of a Master Mason. Other cock , AA'.M . presided. The minute ; of the previous meet- their confidence had not been misplaced. He could not business connected with thc affairs of ihe lod ge being de- ing were read and confirmed. Bros. Rubardt , Stich , hel p referring with some gratification lo his position in posed of, it was then closed down in due form , anil the and G. F. Guest 1275, were in an admirable , painstaking, Masonry, he was comparativel y a young Mason , yet by brelhien adjourned to the banquet, which was served in and impressive manner, passed lo the second degree. ihe favour ofthe members he had already been permitted Bro. Painter's usual style of abundant el egance. After Bro. I. Devlin , T . \V., was unanimousl y elected to repre- to fill the proud position ol AA'.M. two distinguished which , various songs, recitations , and speeches broug ht sent this lod ge as their Steward nt the Benevolent Festival lod ges, the Stanhope and ihe La Tolerance. He trusted to a close a happy and fraternal meeting. in January 1871. A good sum was collected for ill.: thc brethren would believe that were he lo speak till Lodge of United Strength, No. 22S. — On Tuesdav , the sufferers by the war. There were present besides those midnight , he could not feel mure grateful and thankful llth inst., at the Old Jerusalem Tavern , St. John 's (late , named, Bros. J. Child . S.AA' .; G. Darcy, Treas. ; Sisson , than he did at thr.t moment. Before concluding, he Clerkenwell, this old lodge held its first meetin g since ihe P.M . Sec. ; Griffiths , S.D. ; J. Lewis, J.D. ; Poncione , wished to say a few words w'uli regard lo ihe lodge: every recess. The lodge was opened by the W.M.. Bro. It. IG. ; AV. A. Higgs, P.M. ; j. Gibson . P.M. ; J. Law- Mason took a pride in his lodge, and the members would Morton , and the minutes of the previous meeting were rence, AV.S. : S. Carey, i I. ' Dorey, T. Smith ,' Green- readily believe that he, thc W. M., took pride in the Stan- unanimously confirmed. The work was—passing Bro. \vo > I , and others. Tho visitors were Bros. C. J. Morgan hope Lodge, he was one of the Founders, and he watched Howard to the second degree, raising Bro.-. Snare and 8, F. AValters AA'.M . 13.15, G. F. Guest 1275. thc its progress with more than ordinary interest. He had for the every confidence that a "brilliant future was before them, years past acted as Almoner to the lodges in Lancaster, it had been decided to present him with a jewel, good officers, such as those which he saw round him, stated that he had h eard of several begging Masons com- very able manner in which he had presided over the with lodge for the last two years—since its formation. He and zealous brethren the prosperity of the lodge was plaining that he had refused to give them the assistance assured , and he looked forward to the day when the that they required ; one case especially had occurred during knew that there was no man who more appreciated the Stanhope Lodge would be one of the first in the London the last few weeks to which he desired to direct the atten- good opinion of those around him, and no man who tried district. After once more thanking the brethren for their tion of the lod ge. A man, calling himself Brother C. H. more to do his duty, according to the ability with which kindness, the AV. M. sat down amid loud cheering. The Couch, who stated that he was a member of the Prince of God had endowed him. He (the W. M.) looked with next toast of " The Visitors was given by the W.M. Wales Lodge, Kirkdale, applied for relief. He ( Bro. great diffidence to following so able a AV.M., as, for many in highly complimentary terms, and was replied to by Simpson) being very doubtful of the truth of his story, years after embracing Masonry, he had lived abroad, Bros. C. A. Gottebrune, P. M. ; Matthew Cooke, P. M. ; hesitated to grant him assistance, and a communication where he had not the opportunity they possessed at home, and therefore he should require a little forbearance G. Wilson, P. M. ; and E. Dodson, AV.M. 72, in very being held with the West Lancashire Masonic Relief Com- eloquent and effective speeches. The toast of " The mittee, it was found that the applicant was not a member at their hands. But Bro. Newsom had most kindly pro- I. P. M." was responded to by Bro. Lindus in a brief of the lodge to which he said that he belonged , but was mised him every assistance, for which he was most grate- speech , in which he referred to the fact that it had been one of the many who make their living in part by levying ful, as, without it, he could not have accepted the honour his good fortune to initiate fourteen members of the lodge, contributions upon members of our truly charitable frater- conferred upon him ; and he should continue to do all he most of whom were proposed by himself, and also to pro- nity, and who do not hesitate to threaten if they are not could to ad vance the interests of the lodge. He then pre- pose several joining members, during the time he had pre- relieved to the extent that they desire. He mentioned sented to Bro. Newsom the jewel, a very handsome one, sided over them, and he expressed a hope that the lodge this case which was unfortunately but one amongst many, and on . which was the following inscri ption :— " Pre- in the future would attain the same amount of prosperity in order that the brethren of the lodge might know how sented to Bro. R. Newsom, P.P.G.S.B. Kent, in apprecia- whichithad achieved in the past. After tendering hisgrate- frequentl y they are imposed upon, and to show the difficulty tion of the great and valuable services rendered by him ful acknowled gments to the brethren, he resumed his seat. attending the distribution of alms to wandering Masons. to the Amherst Lodge, 1223, as its first AV. M. and The toast of " The Officers " was responded to by Bros. Four brethren were then proposed as joining members of founder, October, 1870. Hart, S.AV. ; Hardy, J.W. ; and Ring, J.D. The the lodge by the AV.M. and Past Masters E. Simpson and Bro. Newsom, in acknowledging the presentation , Tyler's toast brought the evening to a satisfactory con- Moore, and one candidate for initiation, after which the said : AVorshipful Master and Brethren , during the clusion, in the course of which some excellent was dis- lodge was closed in due form. twenty-seven years of my Masonic career very many high coursed by Bro. M. Cooke, who presided at the pianaforte LIVERPOOL.—Lodge of Sincerity No. 292. —The usual and important duties have devolved upon me, but I can- and the harmonium. monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Temple, not call to mind any one so difficult as the task which your kindness has imposedupon me, and of which I know St. John of Wapping Lodge, No. 1306. —This lodge Hope-street, on the nth inst. Bro. Thos. AVylie, P. M., met on the 12th inst., under the presidency ofthe AV.M., was in the chair, supported by Bros. Pelham, S.AV. ; not how readily to acquit myself. Too often , on occasions Bro. AVilliam Mann, assisted by Bros . *W. Bartlett, AVilson, J.AA'.; Hess, P.M., Treas ; R. Wylie, P.M., like the present, do we surrender ourselves to mere habi- tual forms of expression—worn th read-bare b S.AV. ; D. D. Beck, J.AV. ; AV. J. Dawson, S.D., and Sec. ; Hustwick, J. D.; Elliott, M. C.; and others. Bro. y constant several other brethren. After three raisings and one Ashmore, P.M. 823, was also present as a visitor. On a repetition—as a means of making known our sense of an initiation, the sanction of the lodge was given to the ballot being taken for Mr. AV. Fletcher, he was declared honour conferred upon us, rather than let the voice of the holding of a Lodge of Instruction , under the warrant of duly elected, and being present, was initiated into ancient heart make itself heard. But, brethren, for the mark of the lodge, at Bro. Hay ward's, The Gun Tavern, Wapping, Freemasonry, the J. AV. giving the explanation of the your cordial esteem which I have just received, I would fain to meet every Monday c veiling. The ceremony of consecra- working tools, and the S.W. the charge. There was thank you, not out of Ihe ordinary abundance of my tion and installation will be performed by the AV. Bro. also a proposition of another candidate for the next meet- heart, but out of its depths, and therefore avoid " set James Brett, G. P., on Monday evening, the 24th Oct., at ing. On the representation of Bro. Ashmore, it was phrases," however glibly I might utter them. " This is seven o'clock, when all brethren are invited to attend. resolved that a sum of money be given to relieve the the proudest and happiest moment of my life," &c. , might Bro. Thomas S. Mortlock , P.M. 186, lias kindly con- wants of the distressed widow of a Freemason. No other sound well ; but is it more than hundreds have declared , sented to act as Preceptor for a time. business appearing, the lod ge was closed with solemn in similar circumstances, with no echo of its truth in prayer, and the brethren repaired to the Committee-room, their hearts ? The tongue of the most g:fted orator, in MIDDLESEX. where a slight repast awaited them, and a pleasant the employment of volumes of words, would not serve me Acacia Lodge, No. 1309. —An emergency meeting of evening was afterwards spent. to convey to you any idea of my feelings on the present this prosperous lodge was held at the Sebri occasion. AVould that I could by some more effectual ght Arms LUTOV, B EDS.—Lodge of St. John the Baptist. No. Tavern , Alston-road , Barnet, on AVednesday, the 12th —The first monthly meeting after the summer vaca- means give you proof of the value I set upon this token inst. 475- Bro. Frederick AValtcrs, AA'.M., presided , and in tion was held in the Town Hall -on inst., under the of your regard for me ; but were I to rack my brain for an admirable manner 7th , passed Bro. AVest to the second presidency of the AV. M., Bro. F. C. Scargill , supported by days I could not do better than in saying it is priceless to degree. Apologies were received from absent candidates the whole of his officers. The lodge was opened in due me as a token of thc " golden opinions " which. I trust, for initiation. There were present Bros. Cattel, P.M., form, and the minutes of the last meeting were read and accompany its presentation. Now, 111 its newest gloss, Sec ; R. Sinclair, C. F. Hall, J. R. Tustin, Metherway, confirmed. The lodge was then opened in the second I wear this jewel, with more consciousness of your and others. For the first time since the lod ge has been degree, and Bros. Handly and Barley presented them- kindness than of my own merits—sincere as have been in existence no visitors were present. Refreshment fol- selves for examination as to their progress in Masonry. my purposes to deserve your esteem ; and should I live to lowed labour, and songs, recitations, and music were They were entrusted previous to raising, a long-distant period , I hope never to cast aside the iven and a and on their re- g happy evening was spent. tirement the lodge was opened in the third degree, when memory of this highly gratifying hour, or of your cordial manner of bestowing an honour. AV.M. and brethren again PROVINCIAL. those brothers were readmitted and severally raised to the , sublime degree of M M., I thank you. MARGATE. , the ceremony being impressivel y — Union Lodge, No. 127.— This ancient rendered by the W.M. The lod The question of the removal of the lodge to Sevenoaks lodge met at the King's Head ge was then declared down , on the 7th October, for to the first degree, when the sum of was voted to the was introduced, it being felt that the long drive by road the first time since May last, to resume its £ 5 Masonic duties, Sick and AVounded Fund, and £2 2s. each to the Boys' from the railway was against that increase of the strength and was presided over by the W.M., Bro. G. E. Hawkes, of the lodge which would take place by the removal, and while amongst and Girls' Masonic charities. The lodge was then closed the brethren present we noticed Bros. in harmony. it was agreed that a Lodge of Emergency should be held Hayward, P.M., P. B., P. P.G.S.D. ; Brasin , P.M., P.Z., on the first Thursday in November, to consider the ques- COXGRESBURY , SOMERSETSHIRE . P. P.G.S.; Matthews, P.M.; Allhelston ; Boys, P.M., — Lodge of Agricul- tion. There being 110 other business, the lodge was P. P. G. R. ; Morton Edwards, 144, 1293, 5:c. , &c. The ture, No. 1199. —The regular meeting of this lodge was closed in the usual manner, and the members adjourn ed minutes of the last meeting and also those of some emer- held on Monday, the 10th instant. Present : Bros. AVm. to the hotel, where an excellent banquet was provided by gency meetings, having been read and confirmed, the Partrid ge, AV.M. ; James R. Bramble, P. M. ; G. J, M. Bro. Clarke. Blackburn Secretary, Bro. Fenkins, P.M., P. P. G.S.D., read over , S. AV. ; Rev. William Hunt, J.AV., and Prov. After the good things provided had been fully discussed, the lodge by-laws in conformity with the notice convening Grand Chaplain of Somersetsh i re ; Dr. Hurd , Dir. of the AV.M. gave the usual loyal' and Masonic toasts in short the meeting. Bro. Boys then proposed Bro. Thomas Cer. ; Captain AV. Long, Sec. and Treas. ; T. Pitt, S.D.; hut pithy lemarks, and Bro. Patten, in responding for the Talfourd , the son of the late Mr. Justice Talfomd , C. Ed wards, J.D. j J. Hurd , I.G. ; C. Banwell, Tyler ; Grand Officers , ably ad vocated thc cause of the Masonic of H. Shiner legal and literary repute, as a joining member, and he , J. Mountstevens, F. AV. Irwin , &c. The charities, especially that of thc girls', with which he him- was seconded by Bro. Hunter, S.AV., who passed a hi lod ge was opened in due form, and Messrs. George self was connected. The result oi his gh Nicholls and Henry appeal was that eulogy on the candidate. Bro. AValter Green was also AVoodford (who had been previously the AV.M. consented to act as Steward at the next girls' proposed as a joining member by Bro. Boys, and seconded ballotted for and duly accepted), being in attendance, festival, and two guineas were subscribed by were dul the brethren by Bro. Treves, S. AV. Bro. Boys then in a short speech y initiated by the AV.M. in a masterly and im- present, in addition to one guinea from the lodge funds, proposed that a sum of £2 2s. from the lodge funds be pressive manner. Bro. Bramble did the duty of Organist and these, no doubt, will be supplemented by further con- Riven to the Society for the Relief of the Sick and in his usual efficient sty le. The annual dinner was tributions. AVounded in the Continental AVar now raging, which was fixed for the ncxt regular meeting, and no doubt there Bro. Mourilyan responded to the toast of "The P.G. seconded by Bro. Fenkins, and carried unanimously. will be a good gathering of brethren. Oflicers," after which Bro. Fox proposed the health of Ihe lodge then adjourned. the AV. M. in eulogistic terms, and said that he was sure Amherst Lodge No. LANCASTER . — Lodge of Fortitude, No. 281. — The , 1223, Westerham. he would take the same deep interest in Freemasonry regular meeting of this old-established lodge was held on The installation meeting of the Amherst Lodge, No! as he did in everything with which he became connected . Wednesday evening, the 12th inst., at the Masonic Rooms, 1223, whose head-quarters are at the King's Arms Hotel, (Cheers.) Athenamm. The AA'.M. , Bro. John Hatch , presided , and was held , for convenience, in the Public Hall, on Thurs- The AV.M. appropriately acknowledged the toast. was supported by the following officers and brethren :— day, the 6th inst. The brethren present were R. B. The AV.M. then proposed " The health of the I.P.M." w. liro. King, as I.P.M. ; Bros. C. Hartley, S. AV. ; f. Newsom, AV.M. ; Colonel AA'arde. S.AV.; Jewell. J. AV. ; He said that in all his experience he had never seen a Harrow, J.W. ; Edmund Simpson, P.M. and Secretary ; and Edmed , Sutton , Bird , Bowen, Durtnell, AVhale, more enthusiastic, a more persevering, a more well- W Heald , S.D. ; AV. Fleming, J.D. ; AV. Hall, I.G. ; lflakeman , Stannard, Johnson, Newing, Moyce, Fox, meaning and well-doing man in Masonry than Bro. New- John Watson and John Beeley, Tylers ; AV. Bro. I. D. and Clarke. The visitors were Bros. Patten , P.G.S.B. som. (Hear, hear. ) He had established that lodge under Moore, M.D., P. P.G.S. of AVks. ; AV. Bro. AV. Hall, England (Secretary to the Masonic Girls' School) ; very great difficulties, as Masonry was so little known in W.M. 105 1 ; Bros. E. Airey, J. Bell , AV. Bradshaw, Mackney, P.M. 299 and P.G.O. Kent ; Mourilyan , that locality, and he, in his position as their Master, and James Beesley, J. lindd , I. II. Chamley, R 1206, P.G.R. Kent ; Tallent, S.AV. 186 ; Shepherd , in the position he held in that town , gave him his and ' . R Ilathorn- tliwaite, B. Mills, AV. J. Sly, II. .Sumner, J. Stanley, P.M. 27, &c; Landale, P.M. 299 ; AVilson , P.M. 173 ; their cordial thanks for the trouble he had taken on their John Dickenson , E.A.P, and John Tilley, E.A.P. The Tyrcr and Bond , S29 ; Poole, 6S3; Bainbrid ge, 15 ; and behalf. (Cheers.) lodge was opened , and the usual business transacted, A Hemmings, 1141 (Mid Sussex). Bro. Newsom having feelingl y responded, billot was taken and proved unanimous in favour of Bro Tho lod ge being opened with solemn prayer, the The AV.M. proposed "The Officers of the Lodge." <~ E Dodson, Bro. E. D. de Vitre, M.D Br.i minutes of the last meeting were read and unanimously He observed that from past experience of the brethre n *¦• ., . Captain . , H. Rossal l , and Bro. Lieut. -Colonel R. AVhitlc , as confirmed . The ceremony of installation being the ncxt who occupied the subordinate chairs, he anticipated every joining members. Bros. Dickenson and business, thc AV.M.-elect, Colonel AVarde, was presented assistance from ihem during his year of office, He had ¦Men Tilley, having approved of by the brethren , were dul y passed lo the to the AV. M., and the ancient charges and regulations been reminded by Bro. Newsom that a great deal of valu- 8 C f r''e"0W C'aft 1,y lhc aml W having been impressively read by Bro. Bowen . the instal- able and excellent assistance had been given by their AVw \r ° W*M* I!,'°* * Hal *' .M. 105 1, who afterwards, in an admirable manner, lation was performed in a praiseworth y and excellent secretary, Bro. Bowen , and that had it not been for his "eUvercd the lecture on ihe tracing-board of the first de- manner, and the subsequent address was so abl y delivered cordial and willing assistance, the onus of establishing cree, for which a vote of thanks was unanimously awarded by liro. Mack ney as to call forth much applause at its this lodge would have been much greater than it turned / the lodge. The AV.M. read a circular from close. The following officers were then appointed and out to be. lie hoped, therefore, that Bro. Bowen would oon the Institu- for Aged Freemasons and their Widows, asking for a invested : Bros. Jewell, S.AV. ; Durtnell , J. W.; Bowen , be satisfied with that expression of their late Master's steward 10 be appointed to represent the Sec ; Sutton , S.D. ; Johnson, J.D. ; AVhale, I.G.; opinion. For himself, he trusted they would get on so c-oining lod-'c at thc festival in January, and Bro. Dr. Moore. P.M.. Blackman , AVine Steward ; and Fullager was re-elected fraternally together that they would have the strongest um,ertake Tyler. motives for saying the same thing to each other at the end tlnY 7 ° ">¦" duty- The AV.M. gave notice ncxt IC£Hlar meeting of the lodge he should The AA'.M. then called P.M. Newsom forward, and , ofthe next year. (Cheers. ) nrn C 1 a sum addressing him , said that almost one ofthe first The toast having been duly honoured. i Vat of moncy. not exceeding ten guineas, duties he " The Visitors" L l!°? 1 fo** that charily from the funds had to perform after his appointment to so distinguished was acknowledged hy Bro. Tallent (S. W. of 1S6 Indus- ¦"TO.S™" of this lodge! Snmpson , P.M. and Secretary,who has also for many a position as that of AV.M. of that lod ge, was of a most try), and the usual toast brought this very successful pleasing character. By th» unanimous vote of thc lodge, gathering to a close, To A DVERTISERS. the gibbet and the stake ; and this is a and endeavours to utilise those vague charge from which, unfortunately, f ew or impulses of the soul, which incline men to THE Circulation of THE FREEMASON being now at the rate of nearly Half-a-million per annum, none of the prevailing creeds can be search after truth. Freemasonry teaches her it offers peculiar facilities to all who advertise. absolved. The primitive Christians fell children ideas of the broadest and most It is well known that the Fraternity of Freemasons is a large and constantly increasing "body, mainly composed of before the worshippers of Jove, and the comprehensive nature. She presents to their educated classes of society ; and as the influential and latter, also, in due time had to weep over vieAv doctrines that are impervious to the The Freemason shrines. assaults of scoffing theorists. Freemasonry is now the accepted organ of the Brotherhood in the United their ruined altars and deserted Kingdom, and also enjoys an extensive sale in the colonies Arians and Trinitarians, Gnostics and offers them TRUTH, and awakens in their and foreign parts, its advantages as an advertising medium can scarcely be overrated. Manicheans, each in turn furnished fresh breasts the noblest feelings of honour and For terms apply to victims to grace the roll of martyrs, and the virtue. When a man becomes a Free- GEORGE KENNING, early records of Christianity teem Avith mason, he is confirmed in all that is good 2, 3, & 4, LITTLE BRITAIN, LONDON, E.C. dismal spectacles of " man's inhumanity to in the tenets of the belief which he pro- man." The soldiers of Mahomet Avere not fesses ; his hope and trust in his Maker, NOTICE. behindhand in the Avork of persecution ; and his pervading sense of the soul's im- + — — although, to do them justice, their mode of mortality, are but strengthened and ex- On and after October 1st, the Subscrip- operation Avas more summary and less panded by the precepts of the Craft. He tion to THE FREEMASON will be xos. pet cruel than that of some of their Christian is, therefore, simply a better CAV, or a better annum, p ost-free, payab le in advance. J contemporaries. With them, the stroke of Christian after his initiation than he was Vol. I., bound in cloth 4s. 6d. all mysteries and those Vol. II., ditto 7s. 6d. the SAVord solved , before, ahvays pre-supposing that he is a Reading Cases to hold 52 numbers... 2s. 6d. Avho rejected the doctrines of Allah and his man capable of appreciating the esoteric prophet Avere speedily relieved from the revelations of symbolic knoAvledge. Far §ixtb*s, IJmiaigcs, mxit §&nt\p cares of life. The Jews, the Albigenses, from having his sympathies contracted to and the Vaudois are later examples of the a narroAver compass by admission into our DEATH. same intolerant spirit ; and Ave need hardly Order, he is taught to regard the lodge only AUSTIN .—On the 9tb inst., at 86, Milton-road , Stoke Newington, suddenly, Lucy, widow of the late Bro. Job remind our readers of the aAvful suffer- as an epitome of the Avorld, and is enjoined Austin (of Lodge S90) , surviving him but one month, ings inflicted on the Reformers by their to do good to all, and to encourage the aged 64, deeply regretted. opponents during the nascent struggles of practice of every virtue that can di to gnify ^nsfom l&DxxtsxiDttbmts enlightenment in the sixteenth century. and ennoble human nature. —?— Nor are the folloAvers of Calvin or Beza He thus becomes thc chosen servant of All communications for THE FREEMASON should bc exempt from the plague-spot of persecution, written legibly, on one side of the paper only, and, if in- Truth, and illustrates its most precious tended for insertion in the current number must bc received as the death of Servetus will amply prove, attributes by a life of self-denial and devo- not later than 10 o'clock a.m. on Thurdays, unless in laAVS of Great very special cases. The name and address of every writer not to mention the penal tion. That there are many members of must be sent to us in confidence. Britain and Ireland , Avhich Avere specially the Fraternity Avho fulfil all these conditions P.M. 40.—Thc greater part of the R.A. lectures (excep' directed against priests of the Romish faith. the long illustrations) refer to the ceremony of cxalta* it Avere idle to assert, but we know that tion, and any one with a fair memory can easily mastei The measurement of human progress from there are many Avho strive earnestl the questions and answers. Attend the R.A. Chapter y to do of Improvement once, and f orm your con jud gment. those days of darkness and blood is some- their duty, and to aid the development and A Correspondent respecting the Charities is informed that thing truly wonderful, and yet but a feAV we intend writing upon the subject specially. In the triumph oi Truth. Tolerance and charity meantime, for information respecting visiting, &c , years have passed since such evil deeds arc but visible fruits of their labours ; our application should be made lo the Secretaries of the were not only possible, but defended on Institutions, directed Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen- schools and asylums are but the tangible street. high moral authority. Yet, although we evidences of their desire to walk upri htly. A P ROTESTANT R EPEALER .—AA'e cannot insert political g songs. have happily emerged from the horrors of These arc thc men whose deeds shine like BRO. C. I. PATON .—Your article on the " Antiquity of religious strife, it is to be regretted that Freemasonry " is not onl y too lengthy for our columns, stars in the firmament of Freemasonry, but it is written in a spirit which we regret to say, is thc old spirit of persecution still sur- Avhosc lives are guided by a consistent too prevalent among Masonic writers, and we have A'ives — thc snake is scotched, but not therefore determined lo give 110 further countenance to belief in the dictates of honour and morality. unmasonic dissensions, under the guise of discussion. killed. The diversities of belief amongst And it may be fairly said that brethren A\*C believe professing Christians have been , , such as these are the real salt of the earth, The Freemason , fostered into successful development mainly and thc veritable regenerators of a corrupt by the unreasoning and bitter opposition social system. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1S70. originally evoked against the founders of Our ancient fellow-craftsmen therefore THE FREEMASON is published on Saturday Mornings in time for the various sects now in existence. Ideas the earl y trains. did well and Avisely Avhen they placed The price of THE FREEMASON IS Twopence per week ; annual that Avould otherwise flit across the mental subscription , 10s. (payable in advance). Truth in thc trinity of Masonic virtues, and AH communications, letters, &c., to be addressed to thc EDITOR , horizon like summer-clouds, are photo- 2, 3, and 4, Little Uritain , K.C. , even reckoned it as the consummation ofthe The Editor will pay careful attention to all MSS. entrusted to him* hed on our memories by the mad but cannot undertake to return them unless accompanied by postage grap other two—Brotherly Love and Relief. For stamps. activity of zealots, and speculations com- he Avho is subject to the just influence of TRUTH. paratively harmless thus derive a factitious truth is in harmony Avith the holiest feel- importance from thc unwise fury of a few ings of the soul ; his heart and his intellect TRUTH is one ofthe great princi plcsof Free- intolerant minds. Now, AVC arc far from arc in accord, and throughout life, with its masonry—not simply as a symbol, but as counselling a passive acquiescence in every chequered drama of mingled joy and AVOC, a reality—not as a shadowy abstraction, new dogma—on thc contrary, let every his faculties are directed to the accomplish- but as a potential rule of life. Humanity opinion , Avhcther it appertain to science or ment of those tender tasks of philanthropy has suffered so much from thc devices of faith, be subjected to the dominion of Avhich have ever been associated Avith thc falsehood and fraud—the world has borne reason—but in the language of Masonry Masonic name. Possessing this great virtue, so long the tyranny of Avrong and hate— be it added , of " charity " likewise. This a Mason stands upon the pinnacle of true that truth is usually disguised in robes is the rock upon Avhich many theologians glory, and is enabled to survey with undis- that are bordered Avith error and coloured split ; impatient of contradiction upon points turbed equanimity the trials and vicissi- with thc tints of deceit. From the days of which they consider clear as the sun at tudes of our mortal career. More than this, Pilate doAvn to the present time, the inter- noon-day, instead of arguing thc matter with thc eye of faith he penetrates the veil, rogation, " What is truth ?" has been asked calmly and deliberately, they adopt the and beholds thc mystery of mysteries in other Avith more or less sincerity in every era, and weapons of intimidation and, revealed in thc future, when darkness shall differ this momentous question has met Avith words, become persecutors of all who bc swallowed up in light, ancl falsehood various responses. In religious systems it from their views. and fraud flee for ever from this refulgent has been fearfull y ansAvered by appeals to Freemasonry detests this ignoble spirit presence of eternal truth. HIS IMPERIAL HIGHNESS THE the subscribers at the next election. Some llfaltettt in flarixo*, ax Utesmtir PRINCE RHODOCANAKIS, °. deaths of annuitants were reported to the ' 33 meeting, and after other business Avas disposed Watta mxa fyxuxua. of a cordial vote of thanks was given to the ever- —«— Some few weeks ago, during our absence , THE KNIGHTS TEMPLARS IN IRELAND. hly-esteemed chairman and a very objectionable popular and hig , The hospital at Kilmainham Avas the palace of from town for a month, brought the meeting to a close. correspondence was originated on the subject of the Grand Prior of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, m the reign of Edward III. The the Prince Rhodocanakis' rank and status, and ROYALMA SONIC INSTITUTION FOR then Grand Prior, John Archer (see R. Kil. the claims of his Imperial Highness as a descen- Arch), was deputed by the celebrated Parlia- dant of the Eastern Emperors were not only BOYS. ment of Kilkenny to carry its remonstrance to the freely canvassed, but various injurious and The Quarterly General Meeting of the sub- King. scribers to the Freemasons' Boys' School Avas offensive observations were made respecting I offer this information as a comment on the held on Monday, at Freemasons' Hall. Bro. remarks in your issue of the 15th instant.—SP. him. We have since fully investigated those J OHN HERVEY, V.P., presided, and among the claims, and are satisfied that His Imperial High- numerous other brethren who attended we THE 17TH CENTURY ASTRONOMIC, AND THE IQTH ness is the representative (after his father) of the observed—Bros. Benj. Head, H. Browse, W. CENTURY MASONIC, SCHOOLMEN. last reigning Sovereign of the Byzantine Empire, Young, Thos. W. AVhite, A. H. Tattershall, J. In the firs t half of the 17th century it required L. Hine, J. R. Sheen, Richd. Spencer, Edward and that he is acknowledged to be such, , in all a bold man to attack the astronomic dogmas Cox, W. Watson, John Symonds, Samuel May, and mistaken notions of the Ptolomaic philo- documents which we official and authoritative H. Massey, L. Finch, A. Pratt, J. Chadwick, sophy, with its cycles and epicycles, excentnes, have personally perused. Under these circum- T. Meggy, James Weaver, W. Mann, John Hart, and primum mobile, and such Avonderfully com- stances, Ave have no hesitation 111 making the S. Rawson, Raynham W. Stewart, XV. Farnfield , plex machinery. To attack this venerable Stevens Robins, H. G. Warren H. amende honorable, by tendering to the Prince our James , Jas. , hodge-podge, and seek to introduce some new Empson, J. R. Stebbing, E. S. Snell, H. Mug- most ample apologies for having, although un- idea showing geridge, E. Harris, Tyreman, Geo. Cox, Rev. C. Heaven s easy, artless, unencumber d plan, wittingly, allowed our columns to become the Woodward (Chaplain), G. S. States, George was sure to call down upon the daring innovator medium of circulating reports respecting the King, jun., Richd. Spooner, George Beckett, the direst wrath of the whole scholastic frater- Prince, which are entirely destitute of founda- G. M. E. SnoAv, J. T. Bowen, R. B. Newsom, nity—and so it did. Yet " E pur se muove " XV. H. Hemsworth, A. D. Loewenstark and F. tion, and the publication of Avhich has caused , was the grand watchword that opened the door Binckes (Secretary). to " more light " and liberty. As it was with us very sincere regret. Bro. BINCKES having read the minutes of the astronomic philosophy then, so will it be with last Quarterly Court, and of the subsequent Masonic philosophy HOAV. House and General Committees, which were The readers of THE FREEMASON are respect- ROSICRUCIAN SOCIETY OF unanimously confirmed , fully requested to note the working out of the ENGLAND. Bro. J. SYMONDS , V.P.. moved the adoption problem for themselves. PROGRESS . The quarterly meeting of this fraternity was of the report of the committee appointed to con- held on the 12th inst., at Freemasons' Tavern, sider the question of the qualifications of candi- THE BLUE BLANKET. and amongst the members present we noticed : dates, and the alteration of law 51 by making This banner which was first presented to the Fratres W. H. Hubbard, M.G. ; R. AVent- the recommendation of applicants for admission trades of Edinburgh by King James III. in 1482 Avorth Little, P.M.G. ; J. Brett, D.M.G. ; H. G. to the school more stringent than it has been is an interesting relic, especially if the present Buss, Treas. Gen. : XV. R. Woodman, M.D., hitherto. The institution was not for the benefit one be the same as the original of 1482. It is Sec. Gen. ; Dr. C. H. Rogers-Harrison, Tertius; of persons who were in needy circumstances at called the blue blanket from its colour. The W. B. Hambly, Sextus ; W. Carpenter, Precen- the time of their initiation into Masonry, but of Deacon-Convener, is the custodier of it. There tor ; J. Weaver, Org. ; Angelo J. Lewis, M.A., those Avho Avere in reputable circumstances at was an amusing history Avritten of it in 1722 by T.B. ; G. Kenning, Med. ; D. R. Still, Asst. such time and aftenvards fell into want. Alexander Pennecuik, who tells us in one place Sec. ; E. Stanton Jones, J. M. Chamberlin, J. Bro. E. Cox supported the motion, which Avas that " It had its rise about the 1200 year of God, S. Banning, Morton Edwards, and G. Butler. then put and carried. when the Croisade was carried on by Pope Ur- After the confirmation of the minutes, the Bro. RAYNHAM XV. STEAVART moved—" That ban the Second (!) and so is older than any of election of officers for the ensuing year was pro- the same Committee appointed on the 14th the Orders of Knighthood in Europe, save that ceeded with, and resulted unanimously as fol- April, 1870 (and which has this day reported), of the St. Andrew or the Thistle, which had its lows : Fratres J. Brett, M.G. ; C. H. Rogers- be re-appointed—To consider the qualifica- originalabout the year 800," &c. Then at another Harrison , D.M.G. ; H. G. Buss, T.G. ; Dr. W. tions and privileges of Vice-Presidents, Life place he says, " 'tis highly probable, it had its R. Woodman , S.G ; W. * J. N. Quilty, H. C. Governors, and Life and Annual Subscribers, rise from the Croisade, or Holy War. For Levander, M.A., XV. B. Hambly, J. Weaver, and report to a Special Court to be holden on Monsieur Chevereau, in his History of the World , W. Carpenter, Rev. W. B. Church, ALA.,and Thursday, 8th of* December, 1870.—That any tells us, that Scotland was engaged in that war !" E. Stanton Jones, Ancients. member of the late Committee unable to serve Ergo, here we have quite sufficient ground for a It was further resolved that the annual banquet on the Committee as re-appointed, be at liberty foundation upon which to build a fine legend, of the Society be held after the next quarterly to nominate a duly-qualified brother as his sub- for " having thus accounted for the Original o meeting in January, 1871, and the members of stitute." His object (he said) was to consider the Order of the Blue Blanket, I may fairly the committeeappointed last yearwere re-elected the enormous advantages which lodges and infer, that 'tis as ancient and more honourable to carry out the arrangements. chapters had now over and against Vice- than the English Order of the Garter." And Frater Little announced to the fratres that Presidents, Life Governors, and subscribers. " The Crafts of Edinburgh having this Order of M.W. Frater Hughan, P.M.G., who had arrived Bro. EDWARD COX wished to know whether the Blanket to glory in, may justly take upon in London for the purpose of attending the the question was to be discussed at this meeting them the title of Knights of the Blanket." meeting, had been unexpectedly compelled to or left to the Committee ? I need hardly say, that as this standard did leave town that morning, much to his own re- Bro. RAYNHAM W. STEAVART said it was not not exist until 1482 , the idea of its being planted gret, and, it may be added , much to the regret of to be considered now. He merely moved the upon the Avails of Jerusalem, in or before the every member of the Rosicrucian fraternity . re-appointment of the Committee. thirteenth century by the trades of Edinburg his The motion was carried. a pure dream. I am not sure but Pennecuik Bro. J. SYMONDS moved—"That the Secre- was a bit of a wag, and his reference to the ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT tary of this School be empowered to confer Order of the Garter a sly hit at the Masons whom INSTITUTION. with the Secretary of the Girls' School, and to he might say were equally justly entitled to take The Committee of the Royal Masonic Bene- summon conjointl y with him die meetings ofthe upon them the title of Knights of the Apron. volent Institution held its usual monthly meeting Committee." _,._„„ , w* P- B- at the This motion was likewise cairied. Freemasons' Hall, on Wednesday, tlie BROS. MONTAGUE, T HORN, and D. AMES, 0 12th inst., at three o'clock p.m. Bro. Bro. EDWARD COX enquired if provision had J John been made for summoning the S Lodge No. 7S0, thc lessees ofthe new Vaudeville Theatre' Hervey, G.S., in the chair. There Av *re also pecial Court. in thc Strand , have, in a most liberal manner, presented , Bro. SYMONDS said that could be done b present, Bros. J. Smith, B. Head, W. Raynham J. y Miss Louise Claire, Miss Rose Evel yn, and Miss A. Stewart three vice-presidents, and he himself would take Newton each with a very elegant and valuable gold ring, , S. May, Browse, R. Spencer, F. Walters, set with brilliants and pearls, to mark their appreciation N Wingfield , Bellerby, Young, H. M. Levy, care to see it was properly done. It would also : be done by the General Committee. of the lalenls of those ladies in enacting characters at Girard , J. R. Sheen, C. A. Gottebrune, Cox, almost a moment 's notice, and the zeal and readiness Hemsworth , ancl others. rhe election of thirteen boys out of an ap- with which they came forward lo prevent any inconveni- proved list of fifty-three then took place (for ence to the management by the unavoidable absence of The minutes of the previous meeting were read three ofthe princi pal actresses at ihe above theatre. The and unanimously confirmed. result see advertisement on front page). Votes of thanks to the Scrutineers of votes liberal lessees also present the Society in Aid of the Sick It was announced that Bro. Col. F. Burdett, and AVounded during the present war with the munifi P.G.M. of Middlesex, would take the chair at and the Chairman concluded the business of the cent sum of £e\o, being the result of a morning per- the festival of the Institution which is arranged day. formance. to be In type for next issue :— " The Mark Degree," "Solo- held on Wednesday, January 25th, 1871. A MEETI NG of thc Council and Fellows of the mon's Temple," "Th e Relation of St. John the Baptist A resolution was carried that the salary of the London Literary Union has heen convened by the Presi- to Freemasonry ;" reports of Lodges 665, 815, 1327, 1329 Warden of the Asylum at Croydon be increased dent, Bro. R. Wentworth Little, and will bc held at (consecration) ; R.A. Chapters 422, 959, 1094, 69 (Scot- from ;£io to ,£20. Several candidates were Freemasons' Tavern , at 7 p.m., on Friday, ihe 28th land) ; Domatie Lodge of Instruction , United Pilgrims' a inst. Various important subjects will be considered at Lodge of Instruction, M.M. Lodge 19, letters from Pproved of, whose merits will be brought before the meeting. " P.M.," "P.M." Liverpool ; &c. of subscri ption, &c, &c, are sufficientl y understood Bible—from that moment the Masonic lodge will Original C0.rnsp0itb£it«. gnorance become a Babel of confusion and disorder. Our ¦ by many of our brethren, but that i , not ¦y-. —.. - indifference, is the cause of many withholding their worthy Bro. Carpenter appears, however, to justify The Editor is not responsible for the opinions expressed b mite from those noble institutions. That this is the the Grand Chaplain , because, as he says (page 440), Correspondents . case, particularl y with our Indian and colonial " Truth is precious to the man whe hath sought and "THE PURPLE." lodges and brethren, I am convinced. May it not, found it, and to demand of him so to ignore the (To the Editor of Ihe Freemason.) to a great extent, be the case at home ? Are the fact that it shall never be known, or to treat what to D EAR SIR AND BROTHER ,— In your issue of charities sufficientl y known by the various Masonic him is truth as if it were of no value, is to demand October 15th , page 514, " M. M." speaks of " music bodies here ? Have printed rules, blank forms for of him that which is dishonourable alike to truth always cleverly introduced according; to authorized subscriptions, &c, been circulated ? I fear not ; and and his own moral obligations." Now, once more method." I was not aware there was any "authorized hence the apparent lukewarmness of our brethren. let me remind Brother Carpenter, that what to him method." Can you enlighten me upon this subject, What do you say in the case of an Indian lod ge may appear truth, to another conscientious and as it is a matter I take great interest in ? collecting 6d. monthly from each of its members equally learned man may appear untruth ; and, I am dear Sir and Brother, yours fraternall y, for our Boys' School, owing to change of old officers secondly, I have no objection to Brother Carpenter P.Z. to a distant station, the new ones did not know how putting his thumb into the button-hole of every [There is no authorized method.]—ED. F. to dispose of the money collected. Well, after wait- Israelite's coat, and at the same time asking him ing some time, the money was sent to a high Mason he don't believe in Christ. I have no objection to (To the Editor of Thc Freemason.) in London,and by him returned—as he "had nothing either believers or disbelievers challenging each to do with the Masonic charity in question" (or words other to public discussion , either through the press D EAR S IR AND BROTHER,— I fully agree with or in the pul M. M., that there is a just and reasonable complaint to that effect)—the consequence was, the subscri p- pit, where and when they may pepper as to the selection of officers in the P.G. LodgeofWest tion ceased ! away at each other their real or imaginary truths to I believe the lodge alluded to— ancl indeed many their hearts' content ; but I do object to those Lancashire, for not only have most of the brethren , , theological questions being mooted in Masonic he names been re-elected this year, but for several others—would gladly subscribe if they knew how. Ignorance of rules &c alone prevents them I gatherings, and therefore I feel surprised, after the years previously, until they appear to hold the , , , admissions formerly made by Bro. C that he should offices by right of occupation. Why this should be assure you. , Bro. Editor kindl now take up the championship of preaching secta- I am at a loss to know. It cannot be for their Now, , y enlighten us in your next. rian sermons to Masons. attendance at the Provincial Grand Lodge meetings, Yours fraternally, BENEVOLENTIA. Bro. Carpenter appeared shocked at my sugges- as two at least (holding high office ,) are not remark- tion of a possibility of removing the Bible from the able for good attendance, neither can it be for their proficiency lodge. But let my worthy brother for a moment in working the Craft degrees, as some of THE ELIAS DE DERHAM LODGE, No. 586. reflect whether the presence ofthe Bible is calculated them do the work very indifferently, and I question if others could open a lodge in the three degrees. (To thc Editor of Thc Freemason. ) to make a solitary disbeliever believe, or would the Like M.M., SIR AND BROTHER , — My attention has been removal thereof cause a believer to disbelieve ? And, I belong to a lodge which has sub- secondly, as Bro. Carpenter deems a belief in the scribed a little to the charities, works correctl y^ pays directed to your report of the proceedings of Grand its dues promptly, and numbers amongst its mem- Lodge in reference to the late appeal of Bro. Cother inspiration of the Bible unnecessary as a qualifica- bers as to the election of W.M . for Lodge 586. tion for Masonry, and even doubts whether any- , many who are certainly equal in Masonic one is hankering knowledge and in social position , to those who have The following extract from your paper of io^jb for such a law, a number of men September—"In the meantime the P.G.S. had writ- (say nothing of Mahometans, Parsees, &c.) are con- for so many years been re-elected P.G. Officers. stantl Many who I think are able to hold the light to our ten certain questions and circulated them among y initiated into Masonry who do not believe Liverpool brethren thc accused brethren ,ivho were to give theiransivers that the Bible was given by God to man. These , and yet during my membership men receive the same assurances that there is I have not seen a purple collar in tlie lodge, except a ih writing,"—is so incorrect, and makes me appear " to have clone something so eminentl y out of order nothing in Masonry to conflict with their con- worn by some of the re-elected brethren , or visitors , scientious reli from the neighbouring provinces. that I must ask you to correct it. Should any gious belief, and are promised the I contend that this state of things should not be document have been sent to or filed in Grand Lodge same rights and privileges as Bro. Carpenter permitted to continue. 1st. It is neither ri justif ying your report, I beg to give it a most un- was—among which privileges is certainly that of ght nor holding office. Now I maintain that the present fair ; 2nd, It is not Masonic ; and 3rd , It is not qualified contradiction , as I did nothing of the kind , done to the same extent in any other province. I nor is there the slightest ground for such a state- English ritual debars these men as much from hold- quite agree with M.M., ment. Absence from home, and many professional ing the office of W.M. in a Masonic lodge as thc " that some lodges might as former oath for a member of Parliament debarred well be at the North Pole as in West Lancashire, engagements have prevented my writing to you for the chance of ever seeing a brother of their lod earlier. Mr. Rothschild from taking his seat in the House ge of Commons. The made a provincial officer. " Please give this letter the same publicity as your present ritual , therefore, either I see M.M. is wrong in stating that Bro. Mott report. deprives them of guaranteed privileges, or compels was re-elected , as he appears to have followed the Yours fraternally, that class in taking office to act hypocritically. example of Bro. Moorc,and retired with past honours. HENRY C. TOMBS, P.G.S. Wilts. Why, then , a ritual could not have been formed I think however Wootton Bassctt 15th Oct., 1870. equall y adapted to the intelligence and conscience , , that the offices of D.P.G.M., , of Prov. G. Treas., and Prov. G. Sec, ought to be thc Mahometan , Parsce, sceptic, &c, as well as for the Christian and Jew, let others answer. continuous, especially that of the P.G. Sec. in this BRO. NORTON'S REPLY TO BRO. WILLIAM province, for I doubt if there is a pctter or a harder Bro. Carpenter doubts that anyone is hankering working Mason, than Bro. H. S. Alpass throughout CARPENTER (vide page 440). to Christianise Masonry ; to pass a law requiring a thc province. belief in inspiration ofthe Bible as a qualification (To the Editor of Thc Freemason.) of admission. I can mention at least two Grand It is not on my own account that I complain , as D EAR SIR AND B ROTHER ,—-Our Bro. Carpenter there is no hope that I shall ever have the honour Lodges—viz., Texas and Ohio—who have really repeatedl y assured me, through the columns of T HE passed such a law of wearing thc collar of a I'rov. G. Officer , but I , and in the rest of the United FREEMASON, that he was opposed to the introduc- States Grand Lodges, especially in Massachusetts. would ask what would bc the result if the same tion of sectarian dogmas into assemblies of Masons. principle was adopted in a Craft lodge as that Though they have no such a law, and arc very in- At page 332 he said : " I expressly disclaimed thc dignant at Prussia for having such a law, yet which is observed and practised in the Provincial idea of introducing religious topics into a lodge, as Grand Lodge of West Lancashire ? lam certain Prussia is at least consistent ; while here " Masonic , a thing inconsistent with thc institution and founda- universalit y " is an abominable mockery. Our that I for one, would never be able to subscribe tion of Masonry ;" and went on to say, "and this I myself other than , Boston Masonic Temple from top to bottom, out- put in so many ways that it is astonishing Brother side and inside, is literall y covered with all kinds of Yours fraternally, Norton should.still misunderstand me." It appears , ANOTHER M.M. crosses. Inside of our halls are fi gures holding up however, by his last defence of sectarianism , that I crosscs,and my remonstrances against their humbug did not misunderstand him after all. A CRY OF DISTRESS. is opposed in a majority of thc so-called Masonic A Grand Chaplain preached a sectarian sermon press. For a specimen of those arguments I refer (To the Editor of The Freemason.) before the Craft. A brother, who signed himself Bro. Carpenter to an article " Shall Christianity be DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , — Will you kindly " A Freemason ," pointed out thc impropriety in a cut out of Masonry ?" (see August number Masonic permit me to say that I have received from Brother letted republished in your paper from the Suffolk Monthl y), a letter by thc Rev. M. Magill , "M ystic Haycock, W.M. of 901, the sum of 14s., which lie Chronicle; the Rev. Brother replied to said letter : Star " for Jul y, to Bro. C. Moore's Magazine, to the collected at his lod ge, on Monday evening, for thc I deemed the excuses of the Rev. Brother unsatis- Trowel, &c. There are indeed often articles pub- poor peasants of France who have been rendered factory, knowing the mischievous effect which such lished in those very papers bragging of universality, homeless and penniless by the war. He says, '* If precedents have produced ,and do produce, in under- but, as alread y said, in practice, it is sheer mockery. every Mason made even a slight effort in response mining thc fundamental Masonic aim. I thought Nor need we come to Boston to point out bigots to your appeal in this holy cause, a considerable proper to warn our over-zealous Christian brethre n and hypocrites of that class. I shall not at present sum would bc easil y gathered." that by endeavouring to grasp too much , they may dwell on the ritual-tinker s of thc last century— thc Will you permit me to add , in proof of the merci- cither lose certain concessions made to them , or by inventors of such cock-and-bull stories , as that of ful object of my appeal , that Miss Oley, an English succeeding in their effort , 1 pointed out thc new the Evangelist becoming G.M. when upwards of lad y, who has just returned fro m the east of Fiance, troubles likel y to arise from the difficulty of recon- ninety years of age, &c.—but must say, that any- says, " Not a handful of straw or a blade of grass is ciling thc vari >us translations and interpretations ol one who undertakes to read the late Dr. Oliver's left in all the surrounding country. Horses are the Bible. True, Bro. Carpenter had studied the works, especially his " Mirror for a Johannite Ma- starving, and are seen gnawing the bark from iiible, and knows all about it—he knows that the son," and notices the dodges he resorted to to prove the trees that are left standing, and even respectable differences are trifling, immaterial , etc. : but it can- the Grand Mastershi person*, p of the Saints, thc occasional beg a bit of bread from a stranger." not bc denied that there were others, as learned as dedication of lodges to thc Saints, by thc over- Brethren ! come to the help of these poor desti- Bro. C, who have studied the Bible as carefull y as zealous hankcrers—thc Trinity introduced tute thousands into the , chiefl y women and children , the he has, but who, nevertheless, entertained very op- Royal Arch , into which degree Jews are admitted— husbands and fathers being in the field or on thc posite opinions on many points, which served to all these facts clearly show that there is an under- ramparts. keep Christendom in a ferment for many centuries , handed and unfair work going on in our midst, Trul y yours, which caused the most cruel persecutions and wars, which is neither calculated to raise the character of WM. CARPENTER. which even now, though thc fire is smothering, Masonry nor of Christianity. 3, Huston-square, N.W. still breaks out occasionally — when the question In alluding to thc difficulties attending the various came up whether you were to have Bibles in your interpretations and translations ofthe Bible, I had " FROM REFRESHMENT TO LABOUR." public schools, how anxious one sect was to have it, no desire to provoke discussion about the truth of (To the Editor of Thc Freemason. ) and another sect not to have il. I think I was cither the New Testament or the Old. I alluded to D EAR SIR AND BROTHER ,— Referring to your justified , therefore, to caution our over-zealous those facts merely to show the inutility of dragging able leader under the above heading, which appeared brethren , that the Bible has not proved one of the abstruse subjects before a hetrogenous body like in a recent issue, permit me to observe with regard best pacificators , and thc moment dogmas arc tole- the Masonic , where some will regard it as truth to our Charities, I do not think that the rules, term s rated in lod ges because thc said dogmas arc in the and others the reverse. Nor have I now any de- sire to enter into any discussion of that nature. AN URGENT APPEAL. calling itself " The Masonic Archaeological Bro. Carpenter must, however, pardon me for point- (To the Editor of the Freemason.) Society." At that time I was in search of some- ing out that his statements regarding the difference thing of the kind, being very anxious to discover if between the three oldest copies of the New Testa- D EAR SIR AND BROTHER ,— At a] time when so there were members of the Craft whose intellectual ment to consist of onl y transposition of words, much charitable exertion is being made for the capacities and abilities went beyond the ordinary orthography, and spelling, is not quite correct. One relief of suffere rs in the present war, and for other requirements of mere ritualistic routine. Directl y deserving objects of sympath I am reluctant to part I must particularly draw his attention to. In y, my eye caught the advertisement, I exclaimed : the introduction to Tauchnitz's edition of Teschen- ask you to insert an appeal for " more subscri ptions ;" " Here is the very thing. Here I shall meet men dorf, on page xiii., he will learn that tbe last still thc urgency of the present case emboldens me and brethren who have some pretensions to literary twelve verses ofthe Book of Mark are not found to do so, in the hope that I may prevail upon some merit and requirements. I'll join it." Accord- either in the Sinaitic or Vatican copies. That one or more of those true Masons, of whom, thank ingl y, animated by this praiseworthy feeling, I there are such numbers in our glorious Craft Eusebius and Jerome bear testimony that in nearl y God , , walked down to . No. 19, Salisbury-street, where the all the trustworth y copies of their time the same to assist me in administering to the sad necessities secretaries of this soi-disant society dated from , ancl twelve verses were wanting, and it is rather singular of one of our brethren. I should premise that the paid my half-guinea for the subscri ption. A day that the part omitted fro m the oldest copies should brother in whose behalf, but without whose know- or two afterward s I received what " One who Writes contain a doctrine nowhere else given in the New ledge, I plead , is Bro. C. Punchard. The record s for Information " so aptly terms an " informal Testament—viz., chap, xvi., verse 16, " He that of Grand Lodge inform me that he was initiated receipt." It was written on the backof oneofthc "¦So- believeth and is baptised shall be saved ; but he into Masonry in Lodge No. 627, late 910, Sudbury, ciety's " cards,and signed by the name of Marchant. that believeth not shall be damned. I may mfei Suffolk, on the 29th October, 185 7, and paid four and It struck me when I received it that it was rather a therefrom that a majority of the first or oldest a quarter years. This lodge was erased in 1865, and loose way of acknowledging subscri ptions, and I Christians did not believe in that doctrine. This the present lodge, No. 1224 (of which I am W.M.), candidly confess did not impress me favourably idea is supported by Jesus himself, Matthew 13-9, occupies its place. Not being personall y acquainted with thc secretarial management of the " Society s : ' " " I am not come to call thc ri ghteous, but sinners ;' with Bro. Punchard , as I have only recently come affairs. However, having other things to attend to, implying that he did not wish to interfere with into the neighbourhood , I have made many en- I put the card in one of the drawers of my office- creeds of the righteous. Now, Masons arc sup- quiries concerning him, all of which prove that he table, and thought no more about the matter for a posed to be just and uprig ht men , of sound judg- was liked and respected , but that he became re- while. ment and strict morals—a class of men that Jesus duced in circumstances owing in a great measure After the lapse of some time I heard nothing himself would not have troubled himself about. to his embarking too largely in commercial specu- about any meeting of our fraternal archaeologists. Why, then , should his followers go beyond their lations, and to his losses at the time of the Cochin Certain circumstances occurred which are too well Master's example ? Why not imitate him by con- China fowl mania. About a year and a half ago known to require further mention, which gave rise fining your exertions to the sinners, of whom there he started with his wife and family for Toronto, to the idea that perhaps my recei pt was not a are plenty, and leave the Masons in lodges free where he appears to have found friends indeed , and genuine one;that perhaps I had neverbeen enrolled fro m molestation ? to have got on fairly well till sickness overtook his on the list of archaeological neophytes, and that, household. The following extracts from the letters consequentl y, I had never received any notice of And now I will try to define my idea of the mis- of two hi y-respectable American brethren will sion of Masonry. Masonry is a religion which ghl , the meetings of that renowned body. To set the I think, be read with interest. The first , in a letter matter at rest I wrote to Mr. Marchant, detailing neither conflicts with the reli gion ofthe Jew, Chris- dated Toronto August thus writes :—" Poor , tian, or Mahometan ; but it is not exactly the reli- , 31st, the facts of thc case, as I have related them here, Puncharcl's case is simply distressing beyond all and requesting to bc informed whether the signa- gion of either, because each claims to an additional precedent. About two months ago one of his something to make his reli gion complete, and these ture was his, ancl thc recei pt a genuine one ? I childre n took typhoid fever and died. Mrs. Pun- enclosed the card , and directed the letter to him additional somethings do not belong to Masonry. chard who was not strong, also caught the infection , Secondly, " Masonry is a system of morality," , , addressed to 19, Salisbury-street . To that letter I which morality is alike adapted to the ion of and died on the 8th. Ten days ago we buried have never received any answer, and am in total relig another child and this morning we have had to con- the Jew, Christian, and Mahometan. But it is , i gnorance whether it reached the person it was more than that—" it is a peculiar system vey another to the grave. • Two more children arc intended for or not. As for the Archaeological ," not smitten down probably will not recover and wholly acknowledged by the church of either Jew, , and , , Society, I have never seen anything more about its Christian , or Mahometan. I allude to its teaching worse than all, poor Punchard himself has been laid meetings or its doings, and after the experience I charity up by the same complaint, and has been for some have had I do not want to. But I do want to know " for all mankind." True, the princi ple of days almost insensible. He has had a fearfull such charity is admitted more or less (generally y hard what has become of my half-guinea, and I am quite less than more) b time of it, lately, and but for the Masons (I hope certain there arc many others who would be glad y nearly all churches and sects ; you are one) he and his famil y would have been but it cannot be denied that, from our lisping to learn also what has become of their half-guineas. infancy, our minds were more or less (generally destitute. Punchard , poor fellow ! happily belongs to Not only do I want to know, but I, as well as they, more than less) biased against our father's neigh- the ' Craft ,' but he is an English Mason , and has no have a right to know. The society publicly adver- bour, because that neighbour worshipped his claim upon us here ; still we have tackled his case ; tised for subscriptions, publicly asked of the Creator in a different church to what our father money of his own he's had none for over a month, but brethren their support, took their money, and now belonged. Wc were instructed that God loved we (the Masons) have furnished all medical helpand has suddenly disappeared — society, meetings comforts alongwith twonurses and have buried four , Jacob and hated Esau, and each was made to , , money, and all. All those who are similarly cir- believe that he was ihe Jacob, and those of all other of his dead in decency, but hitherto the expense cumstanced with myself have a right to demand sects were Esaus ; that all that was good has fallen upon the Craft. There arc also a few that a list of the subscribers be published and a , noble, which I think , disinterested , or generous, was to be found onl y private debts, £\e, or ,£20 would balance-sheet, showing the money received and the among those of his own sect ; that all other sects cover, but if he dies, these will remain unpaid , money expended. If this is not done, the society might be despised, and to tolerate them in our unless his friends step in. He was getting on has simpl y duped thc brethren , to the disgrace of midst was a virtue. In a Masonic lodge these tolerably well, but his large family, and a wife ill- the Craft and the shame of all honourable men. illusions become dissipated. He there practicall y adapted to this country, and sickness, have reduced As Masons, we are always disposed to think and learns that the noble princi ples which elevate man him to poverty." Thc above extract is from a speak charitabl y of others, but leaving the present and serve to civilise the race, are not monopolised letter to some of his friends in Suffolk. The other case out of the question , ancl dealing with thc whole by his own sect ; he finds himself surrounded by letter is from another American brother, ancl is in a subject in a broad li ght, it assumes a very grave brethren as generous, as whole-hearted , and as similar strain, only giving further, and , if possible, aspect. When money is obtained for a certain capable of fulfilling thc highest functions of man- more toiichin "* details. He concludes a most ad- purpose and not applied to that purpose, it comes hood as any of the ideals he was taught to look up mirable account with these words :- " I am but a under the category of " obtaining money under false to, and yet these men belong to thc very sects poor man , but I have spared no trouble or expense pretences." It may bc termed , mildly, misappropria- whom, in his boyhood, he was taught to hate, to in this shocking emergency. Punchard is a brother tion , or mal-administration of funds, but thc law calls despise, or to dislike. In a less degree, we were Freemason , as I am, and it lias been of the greatest it embezzlement , outsiders terms it a swindle, and it also brought up to dislike the men of opposite poli- benefit to thc family. He is a very intelli gent man, is, ipso facto, a felony. Reverting to the " society," tical parties. Now, in a Masonic lodge, wc should and well thought of by his fellows who had occa- it appears fro m the communication of " One who neither know of Esaus nor Jacobs,of monarchists or sion to meet him here." This letter was followed writes for information," that this inquiry of mine rcpiibhcans, of Jews, Christians, or Mahometans, by another, forwarded to me this morning, in which makes thc third oi the same kind within a very short of Protestants or Catholics. AVe ought to meet thc same writer tells us most joy full y that the two space of time. This certainl y does not redound to there full y impressed that Masonry should be a children are recovering, and that the poor bereaved the credit of thc Craft. When subscriptions for centre of union between thc good and true of all father, though very weak, is expected now to live. similar purposes are sought and obtained by out- religious races, kindred , and tongues ; ancl if wc U pon these facts 1 will make no comment ; they siders, acknowled gments are always given in thc were true to our mission , our influence should have speak for themselves. But I would leave this case daily papers, of the sums received . As a member extended outside and beyond the precincts of the in thc hands of my Masonic brethren , in town and of two professional societies of the highest standing, lodges, wc should have exerted ourselves to extin- country, begging them, however, to remember the I know the manner in which these matters are guish all hatred and dislike on account of reli gious solemn words spoken to them at a certain " peculiar managed. I know that at the end of every season , differences. Masonry, however, cannot fulfil its moment " of their initiation , nnd adding that "' what- a balance-sheet is published , showing thc numerical mission so long as we have those amongst us who ever they may feci disposed to give they may de- and financial status ofthe society ; that I or any are ever hankering after the garlic and onions of posit with their Grand Chaplain , who assures them other member could ascertain that information by the pots of Egypt— .vho in their hearts still lingers that it will be thankfull y received and faithfull y simpl y requesting it from thc secretary. I demand t 'le idea that they arc greater favourites of God app lied.'' that information from the Secretary of the Masonic tjian the brother beside them—that they are doing 1 have thc honour to be,dcar Sir and Brother , Archaeolog ical Society, if that individual bc not a (•od a service to persuade him to bc baptised or Yours faithfull y and fraternall y myth , and the society a myth also. I have now, circumcised , and that it is justifiable to deal under- CHARLES J. MARTYN , Sir and Brother, stated thc facts of the case, and haiulcdl y or Jesuiticall y in order to induce the Grand Chaplain of England also made a few comments respecting the manage- brother to conform to tlie practices of their church, Long Melford Rectory, Suffolk, Oct. 18th. ment of this soi-disant society. Should the infor- bi short ,brothcrl y love can onl y exist where mutual mation I have requested , in which I have no doubt confidence and respect for each other's integrity QUESTIONABLE DOINGS. many others will join me, bc not forthcoming, there exists ; but the moment an effort is made to use can onl y be one opinion in the minds of honourable 'nc Masonic machine for a certain church to ride (To thc Editor of The Freemason.) men of the whole transaction from beginning to lj l'on it , from that moment the bond of union is D EAR S IR AND B ROTHER ,— Seeing in your last end. 1 leave it to your readers to imagine how the dissolved , and Masonry becomes—as it is to-day impression an allusion to the fact that certain contents of this letter, which are accurate, truthful , "} Massachusetts—a mere contemptible sham, a moneys, transmitted for a certain purpose, have and sincere, would be received by outsiders, espe- jj ious fraud , unworth y of a Society that prefixes never been accounted for, will you allow me to ciall y those who arc prejudiced against our Order, Honourable " to its title. draw thc attention of your readers to a similar case. had they the opportunity of perusing it. I* ratcrnally and respectfully yours, About a year ago I first became acquainted , through I am, dear Sir and Brother, yours, &c, JACOB NORTON the medium of an advertisement in a contemporary, CRUX. Boston, U.S., Sept 27th , 1S70. of tbe existence, ov imaginary existence, of a bodv London, 17th October, 1S70. CHANNEL ISLANDS . INSTRUCTION. CORRESFONDENCERELATING to the Metropolitan Lodge of Instnietion.—This lodge held its ALBANYLODGE , No. S9. PROV. GRAND LODGE OF JERSEY. usual weekly meeting on Friday, thc 7th inst., at the 3 The first Anniversary Grand Lodge of Free and Ac- Portugal Hotel, Fleet-street. The officers were as fol- (Continuedfro m page 517.) lows : Bros. Snelbing, W.M. ; Stephens, S. AV. ; Carey, cepted Masons for the Province of Jersey was held on have led to the f.W. ; Herf, S.D. ; IT. Davey, J.D. ; H. Pritt , I.G. Report of the proceedings which Thursday, Oct. 13th , at the Masonic Teirf-ple. There suspension of communication and intercourse be- was an unusuall large muster of Present and Past Grand The work done was initiating Bro. Sprague ; the 41I1, y tween the District or Grand Lodge and the various Officers , W.M. 's, P.M. 's, and other brethren—in fact, the 5th , 6th, ancl 7th sections were done by Bro. large hall was full some time before the hour appointed Sprague. Bro. Stephens, S.AV., was unanimously elected Lodges in South Africa holding Charters under the for the commencement of the proceedings. W.M., ancl Bros. T. Verity (1194) and J. T. Lucas (901) Constitution of Scotland. Among the company present were the following : R.W. were unanimously elected members. The lodge will District Grand Lodge of South Africa, ancl of Bro. Colonel Edward C. Malet de Carteret, P.M. 958, work the fifteen sections next month, of which we will the Colonies adjacent thereto. P.G.M.; Bros.J. Le Cronier, M.D., P. M. S77, D.P. G.M. ; jive an early intimation. This lodge is under the Pre- Cape Town, igth-Augiist , 1S70. Ed. D. Le Couteur, P.M. 49 1, P.S.G.W. ; S. ceptorship of Bro. J. Brett, and meets between seven I. On the 23rd May, 1S69, the Albany Lodge, No. Jewell, P.M. 491, as P. T.G.AV. ; William Adams, P.M. and nine o'clock in the evening all the year round. It is 389, under the Constitution of England , and meeting in 244, P.P.S.G. W. ; John Th. du Jardin, P.M. 590, one of the best in the city of London, ancl some excellent Graham's Town, South Africa, was suspended by the P.P.S.G.W. ; Charles Kingsworth, P.M. 245, working Masons are always present. 1 here were present District Grand Lodge for contumacy. P.P.J.G.AV. ; the Rev. Charles Marett, P. M. 559, besides those named : Bros. F. AValters, D. Still, Sec. ; 2. Due notice hereof was formally communicated to the P.P.G. Chap. ; P. W. Benham, P.M. 244, P.G. Treas., E. AA**. Page, Price, &c.—in all nearly twodozen brethren. Craftworkingunderthe Constitutionsof England, Holland , Ph. Binet, P.M., P.P.G. Reg. ; A. Schmitt, P.M. 590, A. cordial vote of thanks was given to the W. M., Bro. and Scotland. P.G. Sec. ; M. Tracy, P.M. 244, Asst. Sec. ; R. G. Snelbing, for the admirable manner in which he performed 3. In October, 1S69, it was represented (on reliable Fothergill Smith, M.D., P.M. 877, P.J.G.D. ; IT. L. the ceremony of initiation--he only being a F.C. We authority) to the Board of General Purposes that the Manuel, P. M. 590, P. O. Dir. of Cer. ; John Blampied, can recommend this lodge to all who may wish to learn suspended lodge had applied to the Grand Lodge of Asst. Dir. of Cer. ; Charles II. Mann, P.M. 244, the ceremonies and obtain a correct knowledge of the Scotland for a Charter under the title ofthe Albany Lodge, P.P.S.G.D. ; W. T. Pugsley, P.M. 245, P.P.J.G.D. ; sections. and had thus tried to elude the sentence, as well as the Edward Lott, P.M. 245, P.G. Org. jurisdiction of the District Grand Lodge. Amongst the brethren present, in addition to those MARK MASOA' R Y. 4. It was further stated that the application of the con- already named, were several French visitors, Rev. the INSTALLATION OF EARL PERCY. tumacious and suspended lod ge had been transmitted Bro. — Williams, &c. On the 29th ult. , the installation of the Right Hon. through Bro. Saunders, Past Master ofth e Senior Scotch The Prov. Grand Lodge being duly assembled, the Earl Percy, M.P., D.G.M.M. , as Provincial Grand Lodge, the Southern Cross of Cape Town, and who is R.W. the Grand Master proceeded to open it in clue Mark Master for the Province of Northumberland, took generally understood to be thc representative or other , ' form. place in the hall ofthe Mark Lodge. organ of thc Grand Lodge of Scotland, and that the The minutes of the last Prov. Grand Lodge were read It was expected that the interesting ceremony would application had been granted. by the Asst. Secretary, and were duly confirmed. have been performed by Earl Carnarvon , P. G.M.M. of 5. Thereupon Ihe' Board , with the sanction of the The reports of the several meetings in reference to the England, but owing to unforseen circumstances his lord- W.M. and P.G.M., specially deputed Bro. Cowen, AV.M. local Fund of Benevolence, as well as those ofthe Com- ship was prevented from partici pating therein. His place of the Joppa, and Acting P. G. Secretary, to await officiall y mittee for General Purposes, were read and adopted. however, was most worthily filled by Bro. AAr. Beach , upon Bro. Saunders, to enquire into the alleged facts, and if Bro. P. W. Benham , Preas., presented Ins report of the M.P., P.G.M.M. of England ; and P.G.M. for Hamp- ascertained to bc as represented , to urge on Bro. Saunders, finances of the Prov. Grand Lodge, which were duly shire and the Isle of Wight. as the agent of the Grand Lod ge of Scotland , the gravity audited and passed. The members of the lodges in thc newly-formed pro- of the irregularity which had been committed. Bro. P. AV. Benham was unanimously re-elected vince met at one o'clock, when the chair was taken by 6. Bro. Cowen, accordingly so waited on Bro. Saun- Treasurer for the ensuing year. Ballots were taken Bro. Clapham, P. Prov. S.G.AA'. of Northumberland. ders, on the 30th October 1S69, and explained the object for the members of the Local Board of General Purposes, It was announced that the Past Grand Master of the of his visit. when the following were chosen : Bros. C. H. Mann , Mark Lodge of England had arrived , and he was saluted 7. Bro. Saunders at once admitted the correctness of P.M. 244 ; C. Kingsworth, P.M. 24 1 ; George ]. by the brethren in proper Masonic form. the information which had reached the Board of General Renouf, W.M. 590 ; J. Oatley, P.M. 590 ; A. Viel, The P.G.M. tlicn informed the brethren that he had Purposes, and added that he had used the influence he P. M. 590 ; ancl S. R. Dawe, AV.M. 245. To these, in instructions from the Grand Mark Master of England to possessed with the Grand Lodge of Scotland to sustain the accordance with the by-laws, the R.W. Prov. Grand instal Bro. II. G. Earl Percy, as Provincial Grand Mark application of the Albany Lod ge. Master added Bro. Ed. D. Le Couteur, P.M. 491, ancl Master for thc Province of Northumberland and Durham. 8. But he further said, though some book s for thc pro- named Bro. Ph. Binet, P.M., as President. The follow- He requested Bro. Binckes, the Grand Mark Lod ge Sec., posed new lodge had arrived, the Charter itself was still ing appointments of Prov. Grand Officers were then made, to read the letters patent from the Rev. G. Raymond Portal, on its way to the Colony. and such as were present were duly invested :— M.A., of Oxford , the Grand Mark Master. 9. In the course of discussion between Bro. Cowen and AAvo. Saunders, the latter stated that the application of Bros. John Le Cronier, M.D. ... D.P. G.M. After Bro. Binckes had complied, a deputation was S.AA' formed , consisting of several of the brethren , to Earl the Albany Lodge had been supported by some twenty „ Schmitt . ' M.D. ... Percy, who was introduced in due form. brethren resident in Graham s Town, and by the Master „ R. G. F. Smith, J.W. and members of the St. 's Lod ,, Rev. — Williams Chaplain. The interesting ceremony of installation was then per- John ge. ,, P. W. Benham Treasurer. formed by Bro. XV. Beach in an exceedingly impressive 10. From the manner in which Bro. Saunders referred istrar. manner. to the St. John's (No. S28) Bro. Cowen was led to under- ,, C. Kingsworth Reg stand that the lod ge, as a lod ge, supported the applica- ,, M. Tracy Secretary. The dais was filled by Past Masters, and amongst the S.D. brethren present were Bros. F. Binckes, G. Sec. ; C. J. tion ; subsequent enquiry has shown that certain „ Wardley members of thc St. John's individuall y supported thc „ A. Viel J.D. Bannister, P. G.S.D. ; IT. Hotham , P.M. ; Dr. S. Le Sucour Sup. of Works. Gourly, AV.M. Ecletic Lodge, No. 39, AA'cst Hartlepool ; application , in ignorance, as they plead in excuse of the ,, Ph. irregularity. ,, Alex. Low, M.D Dir. of Cer. Dr. R. F. Cook , E. Glynn , J. AV. Cameron, Rev. Dr. .. Tincham Asst. Dir. of Cer. II. Tristram. R. II. Stafford , J. Whitwell , R. M. Gallon , 11. Bc that as it may, Bro. Saunders himself did not AV , jun., affect ignorance of the suspension of thc Albany Lodge; „ Ed. Lott, P. M. 145 ... Organist. E. Hudson, J. Story, ]. S. Challoner, . Brignall General Lane P.G. Sword-Bearer. AV. Coxon, AV. E. Franklin , II. C. Hanson, AV. J. and had he been ignorant of the fact previously, it certainl y „ was formally and officiall y brought lo his notice by Bro. „ Fred. Cooke, S.W. 877 ... Pursuivant. Howard , G. dc Pollers, J. Ridsdale, B. Smaile, A. Clap- r T. Robson , B. Hcwgill , Patterson , T. Craggs, Cowen , and he then and there undertook not to forward thc „ II. Gee, AA .M. 1003 ... Asst. Secretary. ham, J. 1**** ltnri-nn W M. ACt X ... "-".Inward . Captain G. Gandy, AA'. Foulsham , II. Laws, AV. Cock- new Charter on its arrival , but to hold it until such time >» - *¦ - ""» "¦--¦ m-j- „ burn , J. Stokoe, T. Y. Strachan , J.. Jenson, &c, &c. as thc case which he was informed by Bro. Cowen was to „ Bennett (245) he submitted to the consideration of the Grand Lod of „ S. R. Dawe, W.M. 241 After the installation proceedings had been gone through, ge Ph. Blampied ,, Karl Percy appointed thc following Provincial Grand Scotland and England had been adjudicated . ,, ham D. P. G.M. ; Dr. Gourl 12 The disclosures thus made were regarded hy thc ,, G. J. Renouf, AV.M. 596 ... „ Officers : Bros. A. Clap , y, ... ,, S.AV. ; T. AV. Brunton , J.AV. ; J. Whitwell , Reg. ; Board of General Purposes as peculiarly unsatisfactory, ,, Boullier, Sec. 1003 and constituted a matter of serious complaint on the part ,, William Toms Tyler. Revds. R. Tristr.1111 and K. L. Mairetl , Chaplains ; J. Stokoe, Treas. ; T. A*. Slrachan , Sec. ; J. Jenson , ofthe District Grand Lodge, still the important point of In pursuance of a notice given at the Preparatory Com- M.M.O. ; R. Ward-Jackson, S.O. ; AV. Foulsham , J.O. ; impounding the Charter so irregularl y obtained pending mittee meeting, it was moved by the Prov. Grand Mas- AV. Bri gnal l , jun., S.D. ; J. Ridsdale, (.». ; A\\ Coxon , further enquiry, was supposed to have been attained , under ter, seconded by his Deputy : " That the most cordial I.G. ; AV. J. Howard , Ins. of AVks. ; J. Trotter, Tyler. the circumstances ; therefore it was deemed unnecessary to thanks of this Grand Lodge bc due, and are hereby After the business of thc lod ge had been closed , the lake any further steps at Ihe Cape, but to leave matters given, to AA'. Bro. John Durcll , P.M., P.Z. 590, for the brethren proceeded to the house of Bro. R. Brown , in abeyance, until tlie joint action ofthe respective Grand admirable, honourable, and satisfactory manner in which Turk's Hotel , Grey-street, where they partook of a Lodges determined the question , but , for certainty sake under difficulties of no ordinary character, he has faith- sumptuous banquet, Earl Percy presiding. the annexed special notice was sent to Bro. Saunders (as full y and with credit lo the Craft fulfilled the hi gh and yet unanswered.) responsible office of Prov. Grand Treasurer during four Board of Genera l Purposes, Cape Town, 301I1 October, consecutive years, viz., 1S66, 1867, 1S6S, and 1869 ; and ORDERS OF CHI VALRY. 1S69. —The Worshipful Bro. Jno. Saunders, P. M., &c, that a copy thereof, inscribed on vellum, be presented to KNIGHTS TEMPLAR. Southern Cross Lod ge, Cape Town. that worthy brother. " Thc motion was put and carried Dear Sir ancl Brother,—As the Board has learned that unanimousl y. Mount Calvary, or F.arly Gram! Knaimpiitcnt of land. a Warrant has been granted by the Grand Lod ge of Scot- The sum of £•, 5s. was voted to the fund of the sick Eng A meeting of this time-immemorial Encampment was land for the Albany Lodge, Graham 's Town, which works and wounded of both armies in the Continental war, on under the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of England , the proposition of Bro. P. AA' . Benham, seconded by Bro. held at the Freemasons' Tavern , on ihe 13th inst., when the chair of E.C. was occupied by Sir Km. S. Rosenthal , and is and was suspended at thc lime that the application John Thomas du Jardin. was made for thc above warrant. It was moved by liro. A. Schmitt , seconded by Bro. 2nd Capt., and E.C. ol the Grove Encampment at hwell ; among ihe other members present were, Sir Knts. AA r . I am requested to ascertain thc circumstances which led Joh n Thomas du Jardin , and carried without any dissent : and whether il is your intention to pro- Stone, 1st. Capt. ; J. Hervey, as 2nd Capt. ; P. AA'. you to obtain it , " That a donation of £$ 5s. be subscribed hy the P.O. ceed in the mailer. Lodge lo the Royal and Benevolent Institution for De- Dewar, Expert; J. SlohwasseY, P. K.C : AV. Pass, P.E.C. Treas. ; AV. Roebuck , S.B. ; F. 11. Ebsworth , Capt. of I am also to, as I hereby do, remind you , and give you cayed and Aged Freemasons. notice that the said Albany Lodge and members thereof The Prov. Grand Lodge was closed in due form, and Lines ; E. Cronin , M.J) . , It. AA' enlworth Little, E. Bax- ter, C I. Morgan , and one or two others, whose names are still under suspension for contumacy. the brethren adjourned to the refreshment-room , where I have the honour to be, the banquet was served hy Bro. AA' . Ii. Long. The have faded from our memory. The onl y visitor was Sir Knt. AA'. 1). Johnston , P.K.C. Mount Calvary in thc Dear Sir and Brother, vours fraternally, chair was occup ied hy the R.AA' .P.G.M., Colonel Malet (Signed) ' M. T. K INO , de Carlercl , and the vice-chair by P.S. G.W., Bro. A. East Encampment , Bombay. The conclave having been dul y opened , Comp. Edward Sacrc was dul y admitted Vice-Chairman of the Board of General Purposes. Schmitt. Alter dinner , the chairman gave the following concern toasts : " The Queen , the Prince of AA'ales, and the Royal and installed a Knight Templar. Sir Knt. Stone was 13. It was therefore with equal surprise and unanimously elected E.C. , and Sir Knt. Paas Treas., after that the District Grand Lodge accidentally discovered , Family," " The M.W.G.M., Karl dc Grey and Ri pon , " new AA'.D.G.M. and the (band Lo.l ge of England ," which the encampment was closed , and thc Knight Com- some lime last month , that on the arrival of the " The R. forwarded and other Masonic toasts, which were most cordiall y re- panions retired 10 the banqueting-room , where a very Charter for the contumacious lodge, it had been ' pleasant evening was spent , under the presidency of the lo its destination by Bvo. Saunders in breach of his pro- ceived. The Tyler s toast brought the proceedings to a Grand close. acting K.C., Sigismund Rosenthal , who gave the several mise, and without previous notice to the District toasts with commendable brevity, but none the less effec- Lod ge, or to any one on its behal f, anil thc intelligence tivel y. Sir Knt. Baxter, as usual, delighted the Fratres thus obtained was accompanied with information that the A NEAV Masonic Hall, in connection with the with a selection from his choice repertoire of songs, and new lod ge was preparing to act on the Charter. Caledonia Lodge, No. 324, St. George's, AA'.L, was con- (he proceedings were brought to a close by thc Equerry's 14. The District Grand Lodge thus suddenly con- secrated on the 1st of September last. toast at half-past nine o'clock. fronted , and affronted , felt itself constrained to vindicate its authority and the respect due to it, and forthwith sus- THE LORD'S PRAYER OF THE FREE- METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETING pended all communication with the brethren ofthe Scotch MASON. Constitution. For the Week ending October 29, 1870. TRANSLATED FROM THE GERMAN BY JULIUS FRANKEL. 15. Since this painful measure has been imposed on MONDAY, OCT. 24. District Grand Lodge the , it has come to their knowledge I call on Thee, Lodge 28 Old King's Arms Freemasons' Hall. that many of the more influential members of the Scotch For whom a myriad suns are burning, , , ,, 183, Unity, London Tavern, Bishopsgate-street. degrees have declared that they repudiate the proceeding To whom a thousand hearts are turning, of Bro. Saunders, which they treat as his own unautho- ,, 905, De Grey and Ripon, Great Ilford. I call on Thee ! Chap. 25, Robert Burns, Freemasons' Hall. rised act. Behold in awe all wonders of Thy hand, 188 Albion Tavern Aldersgate-street. 16. It will afford the District Grand Lodge the deepest ,, , Joppa, , I view Thy Beauty, Wisdom, strength, Sincerity Lodge of Instruction Railway Tavern gratification to learn that this view will be expressed by (174), , the Grand Lodge of Scotland, ancl it hastens to record Thyself I cannot see. Fenchurch-street Station, at 7. its thorough confidence that this eminent and illustrious I hear the melody of Thy eternal voice— Wellington Lodge of Instruction, "White Swan Tavern, section of the Craft would not have granted the obnoxious With thunder tones it does in heaven rejoice ; Deptford, at 8. Camden Lodge of Instruction ( Adelaide Tavem- Charter, and countenanced Masonic disobedience, had Thyself I cannot see. 704), the facts of the case been represented as they ought to O Thou Eternal Spirit ! who has e'er divined ? Haverstock-hill, at 8; Bro. T. A. Adams, Preceptor. have been. But yet I know that I can find Thee, Father Eastern Star Lodge of Instruction (95), Royal Hotel, Mile, , end-road at Bro. E. Gottheil 17. But while cheerfully ancl sincerely according thus In loftiest sanctuary, or by night or day ; , 7.30 , , Preceptor. much as due to the Grand Lodge of Scotland, the Dis- British Oak Lodge of Instruction, Bank oi Friendship There I will seek Thee, and Thy child will pray, Tavem, Mile End, at for 8. trict Grand Lodge of South Africa most firmly submit " Our Father who art in Heaven." 7 ancl respectfully hold the Grand Lodge onerous for the St. James' Union Lodge of Instruction (1S0), Swan acts and proceedings of the brother whom it had (on this I praise Thee. Tavern, Mount-street, Grosvenor-square, at 8. occasion at all events) selected to be its representative, Where is the name pronounced the Godhead's own ? TUESDAY, OCT. 25. and whom it had entrusted with important responsible Since thou on earth by many names art known, Lodge 14, Tuscan, Freemasons' Hall. functions. And it would be a source of unfeigned grief to And though they call Thee Isis, Allah, Bramah, ,, 92, Moira, London Tavern, Bishopsgate-street. the District Grand Lodge of South Africa if the step they Seraphim praise Thee in Jehovah Jireh. ,, 141, Faith, Anderton 's Hotel, Fleet-street. havefelt themselves compelled to take should unhappily be A name embraces not Thy glory ; „ 145, Prudent Brethren, Freemasons' Hall. misconstruedbytheGrand Lodgeof Scotland into anything And while in pious zeal the pagan's idols burn, „ 186, Industry, Freemasons' Hall. beyond a proper desire to maintain their self-respect, to And Greeks in ardour for their Demyurgos yearn, „ 205, Israel, Radley's Hotel, Blackfriars. vindicate their lawful authority, and to enforce that just So I, Great Builder ofthe firmament, would call on ,, 115 8, Southern Star, Montpelier Tav., Walworth. disci line and order p , without which all efforts for self- Thee, -,, 119 6, Urban, Old Jerusalem Tav., St. John's Gate. government amongst the Craft will be rendered nugatory, While on my knees lie bent I Chap. 7, Royal York, Freemasons' Hall. if not, indeed , destroyed. , pray, " Hallowed be Thy name." ,, 29, St. Alban's, Albion Tav., Aldersgate-street. (Signed) CHAS. A. FAIRUIUDGE, P. G.S. XV. Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction, Portugal Hotel, M ICHAEL T. K ING, P.G.J.AV. Lord, I implore Thee I Fleet-street, at 7 ; Comp. Brett, Preceptor. Chairman and A'ice-Chairman, of the Board of Thou hast conferred the grace to see the right DomaticLodgeof Instruction, Palmerston Tav., Grosvenor- General Purposes. By granting me the favour of Thy light. • park, Camberwell, at 7.30. Oh I list to me I Royal Union Lodge of Instruction (382), Hotel de Let all the brothers feel Thy glory and Thy might, Cologne, 60 and 61, Haymarket, at 8 ; Bro. T. A- DISTRICT G. LODGE OF TURKEY. That stronger grow the links that us unite Adams, Preceptor. To one great chain that death cannot destroy ; Faith Lodge of Instruction, Metropolitan Railway,Victoria At an Emergency Communication of the District And if forlorn we walk on life's lone strand, Station , at 8; Bro. C. A. Gottebrune, Preceptor. Grand Lodge of Turkey, held at the Masonic Hall, If on the icepole or in desert sand, Yarborough Lodge of Instruction, Green Dragon, Stepney, * * at 8 ; Bro. Isaac Saqui, Preceptor. No. 4. Rue Tepe Bachi, Pera, on the 2nd of May They all bow down before the living God, last, the following R.W. Brethren were present': Prince Fredk. AVilliam Lodge of Instruction (753) Knights And all the scattered brothers will at length ' P. Brown, D.G.M. ; G. Laurie D.D.G.M H. * of St. John s Tavern, St. John's-wood ; Bro. F. G. J. , ; Devote their lives to Beauty, Wisdom, Strength, Preceptor. Harvey, D.G.R., acting D.S.G.W ; A. W. Mountain Baker, , Oh ! let me pray, " Thy kingdom come." Prestonian Club of Instruction (for M.M.'s only), Lyceum D.J.G.AV. ; F. W. Smythe, Treasurer ; R. A. Carle- I trust in thee ! Tavern , Strand. ton Secretary ; W. Stock , , D.G.S., acting D.S.G.D. ; Show me the lights endowed by Thy grace ; Sydney Lod ge of Instruction (829), Cambridge Hotel, C. J.Reppen D.J.G.D.; W.W. Evans , , P.D.S.G.W.; Within Thy compass let my foot take pace, Upper Norwood, at 7.30. N. Zagiel D.G.S.B. ; M. Silbermann , , Pursuivant ; My guide be Thy Omniscience ; WEDNESDAY OCT. 26. C. Green, Tyler. , If selfish pride the heart yet hold in chain, Lodge 507, United Pilgrims, Horns Tavern, Kennington. The District Grand Lodge was opened in due Then let me soon an humbler one regain. form. >, 754, High Cross, White Hart, Tottenham. Humility's the Mason's noblest duty, ,, 871, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Tav., Deptford. The D.G. Secretary announced that the business Its holy breath may lend us Strength and Beauty, ,, 898, Temperance in the East, 6, Newby-place, of the Communication was to receive the Report of Therefore the prayer, " Thy will be done in heaven Poplar. the Committee for General Purposes on the By-laws. and on earth." ,, 1056, Victoria, Anderton's Hotel, Fleet-street. The By-laws having been read, Articles 1 and 2 Union AVatcrloo Masonic Hall AVoolwich. What Thine is mine should be. Chap. 13, , , were unanimously adopted. „ 753, Prince Frederick William, Knights of St. W. Bro. Mountain objected to thc scale of fees I do not pray for earthly power and gold ; John Tavern, St. John's AVood. for private lodges, as he considered 6d. per quarter They are but dust that leaves the heart so cold. Pythagorean Lodge of Instruction (79), Prince of Orange, Thou gav'st me much ; but where too high. He moved, and W. Bro. Stock seconded , Greenwich , at 8 ; J. Robt. Nash, Preceptor. that the payment of 6d. per quarter be omitted from Distress and poverty their voice would raise, United Strength Lodge of Instruction (228), Bull & Gate, the by-laws. Ancl pity pleads from wan and suffering face, Kentish Town-road, at 8: Bro. J. N. Frost, Preceptor. ge of Instruction The D.G. Secretary moved as an amendment Where I the wants of needy creatures see, Israel Lod , Rising Sun Tavern, Globc- , road , at ; Bro. Isaac Saqui Preceptor. that thc fee be fixed at one iastre per And hear the cries of those in agony, 7.30 , p quarter for Strong Man Lodge of Instruction, The Grapes Tavern, each subscribing member of the lodges of the Then to my arms thc needful powers lend, That with the Mason's trowel I spread cement ; Duke-street, Manchester-square, at 8 ; Bro. T. A. district. Adams, P. G. P., Preceptor. The amendment was seconded by the D.G. Regis- Oh I let me give with open brother's hand, AVhatever in my apron gathered let me grant ; New Concord Lod ge of Instruction , Rosemary Branch trar, and carried by 8 votes against 2. Tavern, Hoxton, at 8. The remaining articles of the by-laws were unani- Ancl for the sake of charity pray, Confidence Lodge of Instruction, Railway Tav. , London- mously adopted. " Our daily bread, dear Lord, give us this day !" street, City, at 7: The R.W. Grand Master then addressed the Forgive us, Lord. Peckham Lodge of Instruction, Maismore Arms, Park- lodge. The paths of sin lie thick on every hand , road , Peckham ; Bro. David Rose, Preceptor. [We hope to find space in our next issue for this But give that in Thy strengh we may withstand, Temperance in the East Lodge of Instruction , George the excellent address.] That never more my heart a bitter wrath may fill ; Fourth, Catherine-street , Poplar. The D.G. Registrar moved a vote of thanks to Against a brother never let me bear ill-will, THURSDAY, OCT. 27. the R.W.D.G.M. for his admirable address. This Let me his faults with a white lamb's-skin cover, General Committee Girls' School, Freemasons' Hall, at 4. being seconded the D.G. Treasurer, and carried by Let guardian angels ever round him hover ; Lodge 22, Neptune, Radley's Hotel, Blackfriars. acclamation. AVhosc heart is pure, whose life without alloy. „ 60, Peace and Harmony, London Tav., Bishops- The D.G. Lodge was closed in form at 11 p.m. Thou hast with gracious love embraced us, gate-street. Now wc call on thee in prayer : ,, 65, Prosperity, Guildhall Co/Tee House, Gresham- " r orgive us all our trespasses street. FREEBORN OR FREE. As wc forgive those who against us sin ;" ,, 66, Grenadiers, Freemasons' Hall. Chap. 177, Domatie, Anderton 's Hotel, Fleet-street. In a letter by " Delta," at page 49S, wc read : Let our hearts be purified within. >» 534. Polish National , Freemasons' Hall. "Now he adds that we hold that no blackman who Guide us, O Lord ! is not freeborn can be made a Mason. The R.A. Chapter of Improvement , Freemasons' Hall, So we do, Thc Mason's step, if life be dark or fair, at ; Comp. Brett but we hold the same of a 7 , Preceptor. white man." Must be within the compass and the square ; Fidelity Lodge of Instruction (3), Goat and Compasses, Now, I beg to enter my dissent from this, for I Oft in our temple, with a hand profane, Euston-road would , at 8 ; Bro. T. A. Adams, Preceptor. bc quite ready now to initiate either a black The light wc crave, nor let this be in vain ; Finsbury Club of Instruction , Joll Anglers' Tavern, man y 42, or a white man, who was otherwise eligible, Lead us from sin and from temptation far, Bath-street , City-road. even although neither had been bom free. The To fairer climes where all blessed brethren are. United Mariners' Lodge of Instruction , Three Cranes, proper idea is freedom, not " frcc-doru." Conse- O Thou who art, who wert, whoe'er will be, Mile-end-road , at 8 ; Bro. T. J. Barnes, Preceptor. quentl y, if a man happened to be//w at the lime of Protect, we pray, our pure Freemasony. St. George's Lod ge of Instruction (140), Globe Tavern, "is initiation, I would ask no question as to whe- So mote it bc ! Royal Ilill , Greenwich , at 8. ther Burdett Coutts Lodge of Instruction he was hec-iorn or not. If " Delta " chooses Great Master ! Thy eternal pillars stand, (127S), Approach to Tavern, A pproach-road , Victoria-park at liro. look over some of the back numbers of T HE Though the great temple is not built with hand ; , 7.30; 1'REE.AIASO I0I111 Saunders, Preceptor. .V, he will find reasons given for this Thc structure reaches far beyond thc land, * opinion , and really venerable " landmarks " pointed And million pulses beat beneath the firmament ; FRIDAY, OCT. 28. out too. \V. P. B Onward by Th y guide Thou tak'st us to the far-off Lodge fmj,' Fitzioy, Head Quarters Hoh. Art:!' :y Com- Orient, pany, Finsbury. „ S61, Finsbury, Joll Anglers Bath-st., ' Where a J. shall open the gates up to the temple's y , Si. Luke s. IS REAKFAST. — Ei'PS's COCOA. — Grateful and Robert Burns Lodge of Instruction, Union Tavern , Air- r 'J"g- ~T!,c vety agreeable character of this preparation has hall , rcXr d - * . strcct, Regent-street , at 7. 30 ; Bro. AV. AA'alson, _'. ,, ", •• Sc,"iral fcvoumc. Tho Civil Service Gazette remarks: AVhere worship evermore in our celestial hall ; U lh°r*' l1 knowledge of Preceptor. imerS- ."S the natural laws which govern the Thine is the wisdom infinite , Thine the power, tin. ' r "l digestion and nutrition , and bv a careful application of Stability Lodge of Instruction , Guildhall Tavern , 33, 011V1 ,P„roPC«'es of well-selected cocoa, Air. Epos has provided Thine the glory, Gresham-st., at 6; Bro " tinakfast tables . Henry Muggerid ge, Preceptor. with a delicatel, y flavoured beverage which may And from now to all eternity every creature will " Each St. Luke's Lodge of Instruction (144), Pierlltl., Chelsea. KITS M'JaY"'hciVy •l"c">« >ill*'; packet is labelled- I AMBS * L0 '•omceupathic Chemists adore Thee I Unions Emulation Lodge of Improvement for M.M. E ffDII W¦ . '* , London. Also, makers of 's, > cacaoinc, a very light, thin, cveiiini; bc vcrace.—rAdvt 1 Amen ! Freemasons' Hall, at 7. Domatie Chapter of Instruction, Metropolitan Railway, Rose Croix Tracing Boards Victoria Station, at 8 ; Comp. Gottebrune, Preceptor. IMto.criis.em.citts. , Pythagorean Chapter of Instnietion (No. 79), Prince ol Five Guineas the Pair. Orange, Greenwich-road , at 8; Comp. AV. AVest Mason's Hall Tavern, MASONIC DEPOT Smith, Preceptor. MASON'S AVENUE, BASINGHALL STREET, CITY. , 2, 3, and 4, LITTLE BRITAIN. Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , Portugal Htl., Fleet- THE above old-established Tavern is NOW street, at 7 ; Bro. Brett, Preceptor. OPEN, newly decorated, by Bro CHARLES GOSDEN, United Pilgrims' Lodge of Instruction , Duke of Edin- late Manager of the Freemasons' Tavern Company. Every accom- modation will be found for Lodges, Chapters, Mark and other degrees, burgh, Sliepherd's-Iane, Brixton. for their Meetings, Dinners, Suppers. &c , and every attention will Belgrave Lodge of Instruction , Duke of Wellington Htl., be paid to their comfort and enjoyment by the new Proprietor. Spring-gardens, Charing-cross ; Br. Pulsford , Preceptor Doric Lodge of Instruction, Three Cranes Tavern, Mile " Radley's," Blackfriars. end-road , at 8 ; Bro. Isaac Saqui, Preceptor. BRO. JOHN HART begs to inform the Craft Duke of Edinburgh Lodge of Instruction, Silver Lion, he has several open days in each month for MASONIC Penny-fields, Poplar, at 7; Br. D. S. Potts, Preceptor. MEETINGS, and will be glad to submit his terms to Lodges about Temperance Lod ge of Instruction, Victoria Tav., Victoria- to move. N.AS. No charge for Lodge Rooms, except emergencies. road, Deptford, at 8. \J0HN OAKBTSSONS sTONDOf/ Charterhouse Club of Instruction, Hat and Feathers City Terminus Hotel, Gannon Street, t Tavern, 25, Goswell-road, at 8; Bro. J. Mather, LONDON. *$F'^^ r ^ %— P.M. 6<*;, Preceptor. "^¦"TELL adapted for Banquets, Balls, Amateur ra'n'lt -1 1 -'-' 'c Entertainments, Public Meetings, and Arbitrations SATURDAY, OCT. 29. The large Hall is capable of seating upwards of Twelve Hundre Red + Conclave, Roman Eagle, Anderton's Hotel, people. (Non Mercurial) SIDNEY SPENCER, Manager. Fleet-street. T70R CLEANING AND POLISHING Silver , South-Eastern Masonic Charitable Association.New Cross Bro. R. P. ATKINS and Co., IT Electro-plate, Plate Glass, Marble, &c. Tablets 6d. each. Branch. Star Lodge of Instruction (1275), Marquis of Granby, General Shipping. Forwarding. Custom-house and Com- New Cross-road , at 7. &> ^ mission Agents. Universal Foreign ParcelsExpress. Prepared expressly for the Patent Knife-Cleaning Machines, India- Mount Sinai Chapter of Instruction , Union Tavern, Air- rubber and and GOODS regularl Buff Leather Knife Porads. Knives constantly cleaned street, at 8 ; Comp. Brett, Preceptor. PARCELS y despatched by with it have a brilliant polish equal to new* cutlery. Sold in Packets, the overland routes mail steamers ipper ships , /cl , and express 3d. each : and Tins. -M.. I**;.. ¦><-*. M .. .-end A *. *-ncrt. railways to all parts of the world. Insurances effected. Uaggagc FAITH LODGE OF I NSTRUCTION. — The above shipped and cleared. Passage's engaged. Indents executed. TariTls Lodge of Instruction is held every Tuesday evening at chief of/ice, ro, St. Mnry-a.ve, E.C. ; 155, Piccadilly, W. ; s&. Stockbridg>terracc Pimlico, S.W. ; 4, Scaton-buildings, Liverpool. at 8 o'clock, in the spacious and commodious rooms Prevent friction in cleaning and injury to the kiute. Price from 6d ' s Restaurant Metropolita n District each. Oakey's Wellington knife Polish should be used with the at Bro. Fisher , boards. RailwayStation , Victoria , S. IV. Ceremonies add A THE NEW MASONIC C NDLES, Sold everywhere by Grocers, Ironmongers, Bnishmakcrs, Oilmen, lectures worked every Tuesday, except the fourth Chemists, Sx. Wholesale by Tuesday in the month, when the ceremonies alone Ionic, Dork and Corintlnnn , Emblematically Arranged for the JOHN OAK EY AND SONS, OAIATIC HAPTER OF N arc rehearsed. Thc D . C I - MANUFACTURERS OF STRUCTION is also held in thc above rooms every WORSHIPFUL MASTER , SENIOR & JUNIOR WARDENS Friday evening, at 8 o'clock , from October until April inclusive. 6s. per set of 3 one-pound Candles. Packing Cases 6d. each. VALUE OF VEGETABLES.—Now what the lime- , BRO. GEORGE KENNING'S juice is to sailors, so are the potash plants, such as pota- 17 2 BLACKFRIARS ROAD. turni carrots, asparagus, cabbage, &c , to us 011 toes, ps, MASONIC DEPOT. LITTLE BRITAIN, LONDON. land. Without these potash plants, we should be liable RUPTURES. —J'Y ROYAL LKTTERS PATENT. to scurvy or similar diseases. Potatoes do not contain so WHITE'S Moc-Main LEVER TRUSS much nutriment , nor so much starch , as wheat flour or allowed by upwards of .500 Medical Men to be the many other substances, but they contain this potash. If SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, PUBLIC INSTI- most effective invention in thc curative treatment of HKRNIA. The use of a steel spring, so often hurtful we were to discard potatoes and similar plants, and eat TUTIONS, and CONSERVATORIES heated on tl e nothing but bread , we should , undoubtedl y, suffer in our in its effects, is here avoided ; a soft bandage being most Approved Principles. Estimates given for every description ol .vorn round the bodv , while thc requisite resisting power health ; because, though bread contains a large quantity flsis supplied by the MOC-MAIN PAD and PATENT of nitrogenous mailer, of starch , and of phosphates, yet Hot Water Work. Prospectuses free. LKVliK , fitting with so much ease and closeness that il —Food cannot be detected , and may bc worn during sleep. A it is deficient in potash. Journal. J. H. RIDDELL, 155, CHEAPSIDE, E.C. descri ptive circular may bc had , and the Truss, which REPORT of Dr. Arthur Hill Hassall Analyst of cannot fai to fit, forwarded by post, on the circum- , ference ol ' the body, two inches below the hips, being the " Lancet " Sanitary Commission, Author of " Food RUPTURES, &c—Mr. S. KNOTTLEY, sent to the ami its Adulterations ," &c, &c , on "Mayar 's Semolina : Seventeen Years at WHITE'S MOC-MAIN LEVER MANUFACTURER , " I have carefully tested , chemically and microscopicall y, TRUSS MANUFACTORY, begs to inform the Public he is com- Mr. WHITE, 22S, Piccadilly. London. mencing business himself, and trusts th.lt, with .strict nlteM 'ioi) and the samples of Semolina sent by Messrs. L. Mayar cX: Co., lJ 26s. 6d. and 31s. 6d. Postage is, liis long experience, he will merit thc same patronage as his late rice of a Single Truss, 16s., 21s., 30, Mark Lane, London , E.C. I find them to be per- employer. „ of a Double Truss, 31s. 6d., 4*2S. and 52s. 6d. Postage is, 8d. fectly genuine, of excellent quality, and eminentl y nutri- Price of a Single Truss, 15s . and 18s. : postage, is. 2d. Double ,, of Umbilical Truss, 42s. and 52s. 6d. Postage is. iod. OHN W HITE Post Oflice ditto, X,t 10s. : postage, is. iod. Umbilical Truss, C\ 10s. : post- Post Office Orders to bc made payable to J , tious. They contain a very large percemagc of nilro- Piccadilly. genous matter chiefl y gluten, ami me far move nutritious age, is. 101I. On best construction only. , Post-office Orders made payable to S ILAS K NOTTI. I V, Post-office NE \V PA TENT EL A S TIC S TOCKINGS. KNEE CA PS &< . such as Arrowroot ioca , , , than any oilier food , , Tap Sago, Piccadill y. Tlie material of which these arc made is recommended by the Corn Flour, Farinaceous Food , ordinary AA'heat Flour, ur ELASTIC STOCKINGS, KNEE CAPS, &c. faculty as being peculiarly ELASTIC and COMPRESSIBLE and any of the Cereal s in use as food in (his country. — Hells of every descri ption . Trusses, Suspensory Uunda.-'.es, at tlie best invention fmr giving efficient and permanent support in all (Signed) A irnii' ii II11.1. II ASSAI .I ., M.1X , London!" - equally low prices, and every Surgical Appliance made to order. cases of WEAKNESS, VARICOSE VEINS, &c. Price, 4s. 6d., Hi hl y recommended by the Faculty for Infants, Invalids , Mrs. K., twenty years in the same li nn , personally attends ladies. 7s. 6d., TOS . and iGs. each. Postage 6*1. SPINAL MACHINES, g Present Address : SILAS K NOTTULY, 51, Great WindmiU-stveet , LEG IRONS, and Every Description of Surgical Appliances. &C Makes delicious Pudding, Custard s, Blanc Mange, TTaymarkct, London.' J O UN WHITE. Manuf acturer 258 , Piccadilly, London. &c. After a trial no family will be without Mayar 's Semolina. GALVANISM. — Pulvcrmacher's Monthl y Record Bro. H. W. WICKINS, of Cures is nmti ready for the benefit of Sufferers, con- 21 , GUTTER LANE, CHEAPSIDE, LONDON , E.C. taining documentary evidence of remarkable Cures effected by Pulvermaclier's Improved Patent Self-applicable Volta-Electric Chain-Bands and Pocket Batteries, and STILL IIO CKS . may be had on application to thc Sole Inventor and Vintage 1S6S (3 Doz. in Case) . . . Oppcnheimer ....20/- per dozen Bottles. Patentee—J. L. Pulvermacher , 200, Regent-street , Lon- ,, 1865 „ ,, ...Niersteiner ....20/- „ ,, don , AV. A Test on Loan sent gratis if required. ,, 1S65 „ „ ...llockhcimer .... 25/- „ Caution.—Spurious Electric Appliances being advertised ,, 1S65 „ ,, ...Scharlachberger . . . 27/- ,, ,, by Quack Doctors, Patients should consult Pulver macher's Pamphlet on that subject (free by post), embod y ing ,, 1862 (2 Doz. in Case) . . . Marcobnmner , . . . 29/- ,, ,, other most interesting matter for lhose suffering fro m ,, 1S65 ,, ,, ...Raucntlialer Berg . . . 32/- ,, ,, Rheumatic and Neural gic Pains, Functional Disorders, 1857 „ ...Johannisherger . . . 36/- „ „ &c , &c—[Advt.] „ 1862 (1 Doz. in Case) . . . Stcinbeiger ....48/- ,, ,, H OLLOWAV'S PILLS.-—Nervous Derangement.— Steinber»er ....8/- „ „ The delicate, nervous, and over-sensitive arc very prone to illness al „ 1S57 „ „ ... 4 the change of seasons. Not onl y is the nervous sjstcin affected by The above are Cash Prices. A'o charge for Case or Bottles. variations of temperature and atmo.-.pheric vicissitudes, but it also intensely sympathises with disorder in any pari of the body, 'these excellent pills, so long noted for their powers of promoting di gestion , regulating secretions, and enforcing excretions , have likewise proved SCHWEITZER'S COCOATINA , themselves the most certain of neurotomes, and thc best preservers of vital energy. In autumn , llolJoway's pills are especial))' usefu l Anil-Dyspeptic Cocoa or Chocolate PoAVder. in guarding the systein again^ malaria, and its consci'ucnee;, the BUT PURE SOLUBLEcan COCOAof the finest quality diarrhoea and fever, 'litis medicine also protects the frame agaiu>t /r^TTr^N. Guaranteed to contain NOTHING that highest class Cocoa Chocolate gout, rheumatism, colds, coughs, and congestive complaints.-1Advt.] /*C5^S^NP\ COCOATINA is of or possibly bc produced. It has been celebrated ISA fS-mmmt $£} mauv years lor purilv, flavour, st ren gib, un vary in g quali I y, al id sol uhi I i I y. CROSIIV 'S B ALSAMIC COUG H E LIXKR .— Opiates (SI feSfriM 1*1 'The FAcri.TY pronounce it "' lire most nutritions on,! /¦.•r/. -el/y it-gestiMe Cocoa." It is a bsolutely free from ' quality. Narcotics, and Sonills arc loo often invoiced to give relief in Coueh-. s"K-*t r .u. h fallacious 1*1 SIBrTB~ l " l Colds, t¥*>Jaii^ l'' us forming a s'.othing, invigorating, perfectl y digestible, and delicious l everage. remedies which yield momentary relief at the expense of enfeeblir;; t te^S ' Chemists, , \P '$§i£mmm ry Sold in air-light Cy lindrical Tin Packages only, at is. C.I., .is., 5s. 0. ., 10s. cd., aud :os. each, by all the digestive organs and thus increasing that dehihly whicb lies -W' , and Confectioners. ^VCS-^SAV ' Grocers, I Lilian Warehousemen at the root of the malad y, modern science points toCrosby's Jlalsamic ^¦»>P A "Ll^ COCOATINA A LA VAN'ILLl'., at same prices, is superior lo thc best Vanilla Chocolates—much cheaper, perfectly Cough Elixer. as the true remedy.—Select Tesiinioni,:/. Dr. k(»oke, Ke^meted. digeslible, and ma.de instantaneousl y. Scarborough , author of the '* Anti-Lancet ," savs : "I have repeat- edly observed how very rapidl y and invariably it subdued t:ou;;h . Sole Proprietors, 11. SCHWEITZER AND CO., io, ADAM STREET, ADFI.PIII, LONDON. rain, and irritation of the chest in cases of pulmonary eoiiMtr.ipliun, ami I can, with the greatest confidence, recommend it as a most valu- able adjunct to an otherwise strengthening treatment for tbis disease. " WHO'S S A X B Y ? —This medicine, which is free lrom opium anil squills , nut onl y O A allays thc loca l irritation , hnl improves digestion and strengthens tbe if Jhe' Cheapest & Best Oilman ! %¦ constitution Hence it is used with the most signal success iu CLAPHAM (formerl y of Bromell's Road), Asthmas, ISronclutis , Consumption , Coughs, Inlluen/a Nig ht Sweats 4, BROMELL'S BUILDINGS, . AVlicrc every article of IScst Quality is to bc obtained at Lowest Market Prices. of Consumption, Quinsy , and all affections of the throad and chest . **¦ *** Sold by all respectable Chemists and Patent Medicine lJe.-d-rs in s. d. I • . Reniiine AVhite Lead ?o 6 pel cwt. I Best Patent Dryers, lbs. or 1/6 , or 22 o per cwt. bottles at is. yd., 4s. 6d. and us each , and wholesale b J.\s 7 y . M. " j io per gallon. Host Double Si?.; 1 o per firkin. CKOSHV Chemist Scarborough. * Linseed Oil , , ** Invalids should read Crosby's Ue»t Town Whiting 1 8 per cwt. Prize Treatise on " Diseases of the Lungs and Air*Vessels " V.oilcd Oil 30 , , a copy Painters ' llrus!,es of all kinds. Colours Ground in Oil or U attr «f which can bc obtained gratii of any respectable Chemist.- [Advt. Turps a " I Ropes, Lines, Twines, Mais, Mops, Pails. Varnishes, Lacquers, Stains. Tin and Iron Wares of all descriptions