TABLE OF CONTENTS Sir Patrick Colquhoun , as well as to the support the world, where they had nothing to fear from of noblemen like the Earl of Limerick, Lord their persecutors and tyrants." thc Temple and Hos- Notes on tbc United Orders of Skelmersdalc, Lord Eliot, and others, to whom Barruel thinks therefore that if they had been pital 787 Grand Lodge of Scotland 7S7 wc, as Templar, owe a debt of gratitude innocent they would have asserted their innocence Provincial Grand Lodge of Cumberlan d and West- we cannot easily repay. In Scotland the after the death of Phili p le Bel. moreland 789 , So called Ancient Landmarks 789 which during the last century had accepted His argument , however, is in favour of the ge of Improvement Emulation Lod 790 probabilities of our descent, whatever it may be CORRESPONDENCE .— from the High Knights Templar in United Grand Lodge 790 Ireland, whose origin I believe is not very well is to our innocence, and when our brethren Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution 790 Notes on the United Orders of the Temple and known, but who arc now under the - in the craft ridicule our pretensions I am Hospital 791 ship of the Dnkeof Leinster, and hold a high social reminded of what was said some time back Bro. Morton Edwards and Grand Mark Lodge ... 791 The Vote of Thanks to Bro. LI. Evans' 791 position in their own country ; but these charters in the Fre emasons' Magazine touching the Queries Masonic Notes and 791 were discarded , Laurie tells us when they accepted High Grades. Our venerable Brother, Charles Masonic Tidings 791 United Grand Lodge 792 a from the Duke of Kent. I'urton Cooper, who may be called the Martin CRAFT M ASONRY :— The United States Kni hts Templar owe their Tupper of Masonry, in speaking of the Hi h Metropolitan Jv. 794 g g Provincial 794 origin to England , tracing their descent from the Grades to a brother says, " if, as you assert, the ROYAL A RCH :— hi h grades are useless valueless Provincial 795 Baldwyn and York , and other immemorial En. g , , how do you Metropolitan 795 campments, I believe, as stated in Mackey's Lexi- account for their having existed amongst ns so Masonic Meetings for next week 796 Advertisements 785, 786, 797, 708, J99, Soo cal! and Cross Chart. many years, and for their being more flourish- S UPPLEMENT (Eight pages) :— The three independent bodies of Knights, in ing now than at any former time ? English Show Masons 801 the United Kingdom are shortly, I believe, to be common sense rarel y tolerates, much less favours M ARK M ASONRY : Provincial So 1 under one sceptre, that of the Trinee, of Wales, what has no value, no use * * * * * Aids to Study, by Bro. W. Carpenter 802 when we may confidentl y look lor a new raising you make obscurity of origin the foundation On Freemasonry, by Brn. H. T. Bobart S02 Lodges of Instruction S03 of the Beauseant, and the Templars will take of an argument against the high grades. If lied Cross of Constantinc 804 their proper position as a great chivalric bod you are consistent you must, as it seems to me, K NIGHTS T EMPLAR :— y Scotland 805 before the world. equall y make obscurity of origin the foundation Consecration of a Knights Templar Encampment of an argument against modern at Liverpool 806 That we are thc leg itimate descendants of the English Free- Correspondence S06 Crusading Knights I have no manner of doubt' masonry. * The Grand Lod ge of Scotland S07 Poetry 80S and as, I have said before, both friends and There is much wisdom in our learned bro enemies have admitted that' great fact. ihers remarks. , In Barniel's history of Jacobinism the author. (To te concluded in our next.) MDTES ON THE " UNITED ORDERS citing the fri ghtful charges against thc Templars, OF THE TEMPLE AND HOSPITAL." which as a Jesuit of course hejbelieves says, " Such GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND. A Lecture delivered hefore thc Era Ires nf the Pru- nevertheless are the men from whom the Masons dence Eiicaiii/ iinenl (if Masonic Knig hts Tem- glory in being descended. Yes, and their descent PRESENTATION OT BlJST TO LoRI) DA I.UOUSIF ,. pla r al Ipswich on l/iti 31.il a hi , , J , 1872. is real. Their pretensions are no longer chime- On Mondar, the and inst., the Grand Lodge of 13 Y E MRA H OLMES, 31 , rical. Were they to deny it, we should force Eminent of the Encampment , Grand Provost them to recognise as their progenitors not the Scotland met in their hall , George-street, the of England , Provincial Grand Banner Bearer of the Royal Oidur of Scotland , iVc. whole of the Order, but that part whose ancient Earl of Rosslyn , Most Worshi pful Grand Master (Continued from Po.^c 772.) corruption and obstinate hatred against the altar Mason of Scotland, in the chair. There was a and the throne, when added to their thirst of re- large attendance. The following office-bearers, Bro. Yarker says that " the History of the venge, must render them still more formidable to who had been recommended for election by the Jerusalem Encampment, tho oldest in Lancashire, both kings and pontills. Grand Committee, were elected accordingly, and commences in 1786 , but many old Freemasons " Were we to trace the descent of the Free- dul y installed into ollice, vi/..:— believe that long , to the issue of warrants masons by the Templars wc should not have the lit. Hon. Earl Rosslvn ... G. Master, the Chivalric Orders were practised under the assurance of those who suppose the Grand Master bit. Hon. Farl Dalhousie P.G. Master. sanction of the Blue Lodges." He seems to Sir M. Shaw Stewart, Bart. D.G. Master. Molay, when in the Bastile creating the four think that it is in 1686, under the sanction of the Henry Inglis , Esq S.G. Master. lodges, that of Naples for the East, of Edinburgh Col. A. C. Campbell S.G. Warden. - Scottish Chivalric Order of the Temple and St. Warden. for the West , of Stockholm for the North , and of Rt. Hon. Earl of Kellie ... J.G. John that our traditions point for the revival of Samuel Hay G. Treasurer. Paris for the South. Yet following nothing but the Knights Templar. Alex . J. Stewart G. Secretary. the Archives of the Fremasons themselves, and John Laurie G. Clerk. Dom Calmet records, that Viscount Dundee lain. the apparent affinities which subsist between Rev. V. G. Faithfu l , M.A. G. Chap was at this period Grand Master of the Order of Rev. Dr. Gray ,, them and the Kni ghts Templar, we are entitled ' ' Templars in Scotland, and states that he had re- Major W. II. Ramsey ... S.G. Deacon. to say to them :—Yes, the whole of your school F. A. Barron J.G. Deacon. ceived from the titular Viscount the and all your lodges descend from the Templars. David Bryce Architect. his brother wore when he fell at Killiecrankie in Alexander Hay G. feweller. Aficr the extinction of their Order a certain 1689. Certain it is, however, that thc Grand John Coghill G. Dir. of Ccrs. number of criminal Knights, who escaped thc D. Robertson G. Bible-Bearer. Lodge of all England at York recognised the general proscription , formed a body to perpetuate James Ballantine G. Bard. Order previous to 1780 , and at the union of thc Ri ght Hon. Lord Rosehill G. Sword-Bcarer. their fri ghtful mysteries."* two Grand Lodges in 18 15, as I have elsewhere C. W. M. Miiller G. Dir. of Music. very insullieient grounds , but I have alread y, for R. Davidson G. Organist. stated , it was expressly stipulated that the article the most part , disposed ol that question. lie AL Macki'ii/.ie Chief G. Marshal. referring to what should be considere d pure An- A. T. A pthurpe G. Marshal. says:—" Another relk etion , w hich strikes me as cient Masonry was nut intended to prevent any W. M. lirvce G. Ty ler. being of wei ght , though 1 do not know that any lames Baikie Outer Guard. lod ge or from holding a meeting in any one has made it , is that between thirty and forty F. S. Melville Pres. G. Stewards. of the degrees of the Orders of , according J. Ilai g ._ Vice-President. thousand Kni ghts not only survived the condem- to the constitution of the said Orders. This was Durinir the installation of the M.W. Grand nation of the Order, but also survived Phili p le no doubt in consequence of the Dukes of Sussex Master , the chair was occup ied by the Past G. Bel and Clement V. The greater part of these and Kent (both being heads of the Order, the one Master , the F.arl of Dalhousie. The Earl of had onl y been conuemned to canonical penance, as Grand Master the other as Grand Patron) bring Rossl yn , on again taking the chair , briefly re- to so many days fasting and prayer , or to a short also Grand Masters in the Craft . The present turned thanks for that renewed expression of their imprisonment. They lived in diiFerent parts of prosperous condition of the United Orders of the confidence. After this formal business had Temple and the Hosp ital is no doubt due to the * History of Jacobinism , part 2 , pp. 376—8. great exertions of its present Grand , Barruel assumes the guilt of the Order from ''' Freemason ' s Magazine Vol. xvii. 90. been gone through, the grand officers proceeded descent from the St. Clairs of Rosslyn—(loud I will not longer trespass upon your patience. I to the great hall, which was filled by a company cheers)—to have a determination to uphold the do really like to bring the outer world into com- of about 250 brethren, including deputations rights of Masonry, not only in Scotland but munion with Masonic sentiments as far as pos- from all the lodges in the province, and severa l throughout the world. (Cheers.) That Lord sible ; and I do believe that the more that is from a distance— Glasgow, Kilmarnock , &c. Rosslyn has succeeded in gaining the respect done, the more reason will those m the outer The National Anthem was played on-the organ and admiration of the Craft, is sufficiently shown world have to praise and uphold our institution as the grand officers entered, and they were, re- by the fact of their having elected him a third rather than decry .it. (Loud applause.) Let ceived with loud cheers. The chair was taken time to the throne ; and I add to my congratula- me turn from this subject to a subject that 'will by the Most Worshipful Grand Master , the Earl tions on his having succeeded for a third time to be interesting to all the brethren. I have the of Rosslyn ; on his right and left respectively this office, my most earnest wish, as I am sure honour to propose the health of a warm friend being the Earl of Dalhousie, Lord James Murray, it is the wish of the brethren, that he will lonsr of Masonry, a Scottish nobleman' and a Scottish Lord Burleigh, Sir Michael Shaw Stewart, Mr. be spared to be an ornament to Alasonry, and an landlord , Lord Dalhousie, (prolonged cheering) Whyte Melville of Mount Melville, Mr. Henry ornament, as he is, to society at large. (Loud one who has endeared himself to all ranks Inglis of Torsonce, Mr. Oswald of Dunnikier, cheers.) and classes in the country, (cheers) one who Mr. Hope, LurFness, Mr. Mann, &c. Major The Earl of Rosslyn, who was received with lias attended to and promoted Masonry in other Ramsay, and Colonel Campbell of Blj theswood, prolonged applause, after returning thanks for ranks than our own, and whether we reckon him officiated as croupiers. the toast, said—I can assure you, brethren, from as a Masonic official or a great statesman (loud The banquet finished , thanks were returned the bottom of my heart, that I was at one time cheers) one you will find who has in his life by the Rev. A. S. Muir, of Leith. The toast of loath to accept again this very high position. realised the words of the Poet Laureate, and " The Holy Lodge of St. John " was then given You have again done me the honour to place me shown that the path of duty is the way to glory. from the chair, and drunk in silence, followed by in that position, my diffidence to occupy which (A pplause, thc marble bust of his lordship being that of " Thc Queen ," which was cordially re- arose partly from the fact that I have occasion to uncovered amid a renewed round ot cheering.) sponded to, and followed by the National reside a great deal of the year out of Scotland, This work, continued his lordship, is presented Anthem, played on the organ and by the string and have not , therefore, the opportunity of pay- by the committee who organised the subscrip- band in the orchestra , under the leadership of ing that attention necessary to the proper dis- tions from the Grand Lodge of Scotland, to be Mr. R. B. Stewart, while the chorus was heartil y charge of its duties ; but durinar the last two kept in perpetuity and handed down so long as j oined in by the company. In proposing " The years I think I have so far mastered the Masonry itself shall exist. (Cheers.) This Grand Steward of Scotland , Patron of the details of Grand Lodge and brought them pro- work is one that I feel sure will be greatly prized Grand Lodge," the noble Chairman said that he minently before your notice—(applause)—and by us all , and I am .allowed to inform you, that had recently personally asked his Royal High- I have no hesitation in say ing that the cloud handsome as it is . and beautifull y executed as we ness to become the patron of a History of Free- which at one moment seemed to overshadow our see it to be, yet the subscriptions raised for it masonry in Scotland that was soon to be in the prospects has burst and disappeared. I think have vastly exceeded the cost of the work. press, and to that request his Royal Highness that the sunshine is breaking through, and that (Applause.) It is customary in such cases to had willing ly acceded (loud a .mlause). The we shall see at no distant day a complete cessa- present a replica of the bust, but in this instance M.W. Grand Master next gave " The Princess tion of those difficulties that threatened us. the noble earl has declined to receive it, and is of Wales, the Duke of Edinburg h , and the rest (A pplause.) And I believe I may almost say to devote the surplus funds to objects of of the Royal Family," which was received with that before my reign is over, you will find that benevolence—an example which I think is loud applause ; followed by that of " The Navy, Grand Lodge is really on the high road to entire worthy of all praise and of imitation- (Loud Arm}', Militia , and Volunteers "—Lord James freedom from debt. (Cheers.) However closely applause.) Murray replying for the army, and Colonel we may be linked together, it is necessary that The Earl of Dalhousie briefly returned thanks Guthrie , Brechin , for the volunteers. " The we should have our op inions ventilated and given for thc gift , and, in reference to the surplus Craft and Freemasonry over the World " was utterance to, as that is done at the quarterl y funds, said that his intention was that, instead of next g iven from the chair , and suitabl y received. meetings of Grand Lodge; and while that is devoting them to obtaining a replica, he had " The Grand Lod ge of England and Marquis ol the case, it is my duty, as occupy ing the chair, decided on placing them in the hands of the Ripon " having been proposed by the M.W. to ascertain what is the voice of the greater Grand Committee, in order to be made into an Grand Master, was cordiall y received , and re- number—to assist in ascertaining and declarinsr annual fund for the relief of any distressed sponded to by the Earl of Dalhousie ; and it that the larger amount of sentiment shall prevail brother who might have failed in business was followed by " The Grand Lod ge of Ireland in the decisions arrived at. (Applause.) But I through no fault of Ins own. (Loud cheers.) and the Duke of Leinster," which was also have to-day seen sentiments expressed in a public A number of other toasts appropriate to the received with cordiality. journal which, however kindly they have been occasion were proposed and responded to, and in The Earl of Dalhousie, on rising to propose meant towards myself, and however favourabl y the course of the proceedings a song, composed " The Health of the Most Worshi pful Grand they may have referred to my efforts , have been for the occasion by Bro. James Ballantine, Grand Mastei , the Earl of Rosslyn. was received with founded on misconception of the facts of the Bard, was sung, and received with great ap- prolonged cheering. lie said he was quite cer- case. (Hear, hear.) I know that the charge of plause.—Edinburgh Coitraitt. tain he only required to name the subject of his the Grand Lodge being the last to assist in toast lo ensure for it an enthusiastic reception. working the Fund of Benevolence is wholly and STOCKWELL L ODGE (No.i33<))will meet next They had that day re-elected their Most Wor- totall y unfounded , (applause) and it shows that time and for the future at the Half Moon, Heme Hill shipful Grand Master for the third time. the writer can have no acquaintance with the B HKAKI .\sr.— K ITS' S COCOA .— G RATE KM, AND CuMrORHNf.. —"By (Cheers.) That he said is not only gratif origin of our Fund of Benevolence. It owes its a thorough knowledge ol' tUc natural laws which govern the opera- , , y ing tions ol digestion ami nutrition , ami h y a careful application ol the ori g in to the Grand Lod line properties of well-selected cocoa , Air. Kpps has provided our to me as a personal friend of the noble Grand ge ; and those who best breakfast tahles with a delicatcly-liavourcd beverage, which may know its history have us niunv heavv doctors ' bills." — Cii il Sai'lcc ()iizstte. Made Master, but it is also gratify ing to me to find are aware that the subscri ptions simply witli Moiling Water or Milk. Kach packet is labelled— ' " that he who succeeded me on the throne has it receives from it are given by office-bearers and "J A .MLS U ITS & (. •,, Homo-opaline Chemists, London. llOLI. oWAY S UlNJMKM AM) I'l U.S.— .WlVr M^U'Cl « I Uttl. —|- mill received the same kindness, and that his en- by members of Grand Lodge in behalf of Scottish gross contravention ol this very simple advice , thousands of persons contract chest comp laints , which might he altogether prevented by Masonry the use of these harmless vet ctlcctual ami reliable remedies. It is deavours to promote Masonry have received the . (A pplause.) And as to the charge painful to hear of the many fatal cases which commenced will) the ordinary svmptoms of a common cold. ilolloway 's Ointment same appreciation from the brethren as those of that is made against us of spending our funds in rubbed upon the back and chest ; after rubbing in the Ointment for a tew days the pectora l irritation and the tightness of breathing the Grand Masters that have gone before him. festivities instead of g iving them away in charity, diminish , the cough becomes looser and less frequent , and the p hlegm is expectorated with less dilliculty, till the lun^s become (Cheers.) I am quite certain that you could J think that 3s. 6d. paid by us for a dinner tree and respiration natural.—Anvr. have elected to that oflice no other individual scarcel y calls for any fault-finding remark (hear \V, K LI . IS W ALL , !¦>!)., of Salcombe Hill Mouse, writes March , 31 , I S; I :— " 1 have iiseii \onr rain Killer for rheumatic gout in- ' w.mlU , and on nearly every j oint in my bodv . In about balf-au- who had the interests ol Freemasonry more sin- hear, and laug hter), especiall y, as I am reminded hour aiter I had u>cd it I was perleci'ly free from pain. Taken iii.jrn.i.i y. 1 have found it cure headache, gri ping pains in the cerely at heart than he has—(cheers)—as an by the Substitute Grand Master, when we pay ivtomach , and many other similar disorders. M y only object i'» writing this is to express my gratitude, anil with the hope that it individual who might be supposed, from his that out of our own pockets. (Applause.) But mav be for the good of the public ,—To Terry Davis & Son, London , \V,'C, rroprictorsV* SO CALLED ANCIENT LANDMARKS universal law of the Craft , and Bro. Norton can- The Right Hon. the Earl of Bective, Prov. G.M., not produce the slightest trustworthy evidence to presided , and he was supported by numerous in- I have read Bro. Norton s long communication the contrary. # fluential brethren of the Province, amongst whom in The Freemason of the 16th ult., but have With regard to Dr. Oliver, I think that it is a were the following Past and Presen t Provincial failed to discover the slightest ground for his great p ity that Bro. Norton uses such derogatory Grand Officers :— sweeping and mistaken charges against Anderson. language in respect of one who was an able Bros. John Whitwell, M.P., D. Prov. G.M. ; I admit that the actual term , " Ancient Land- writer, a good Mason , and a painstaking his- E. Busher, Prov. G.S.B. England, and Prov. G. marks,' is not to be found in any of the early torian of our Order. It is impossible not to Sec ; John Lemon, Prov. G.T. ; John Gate, MSS., and supposing that its use may be limited remark, and still more not to regret, Bro. Nor- 327, Prov. G.R. ; W. Kirkbride, P.M. 339, P. to the beginning of the 18th century in our ton's wonderful proficiency in , and copiousness Prov. G.S. ; Thomas Richardson , Prov. G.A. Masonic Parlance, there is in this fact no real of, unworthy personalities , which are quite op- D.C, 327 ; T. B. Arnison , P.M. 339, P. Prov. innovation in the nomenclature and phraseology posed to the genuine teachings of Freemasonry. G.S.B.; S. W. Rowland , P.M. .339, P. Prov. of Freemasonry. To call brethren "dreamers," and "credulous," G.O. ; Aaron Routled ge, P.M. 1,220 P. Prov Words often arise, " ex necessitate rci," as it is and " i gnorant ," and " mendacious," and to em- G.T. ; J. Porter, P.M. 327, 343, 1,256, P. Prov said, and it is just possible that this very convenient ploy constantly many other choice epithets to A.G. Sec ; John Pearson , W.M., Prov. G.S.D and appropriate expression may have been most those who stand in the way of a fantastic hobby, 1,002 ; I. Nicholson, P. Prov. G.S.W.; E frequently and extensivel y used by Anderson ! is not to improve our Masonic literature , or Fearon, P.M. 119. P.G.S.B. ; F. Hayward , P I do not say that this is so, but even supposing advance the cause of Masonic inquiry ! Neither Prov. G.S.W. ; Martin , W.M. 872 , 1267, P it were so, how can it possibly affect Anderson' s does it even subserve the particular view Bro. Prov. S.G.W. character for veracity and trustworthiness as a Norton seems so anxious to put forward and A vote of condolence , moved by Bro. Col. Masonic historian , or how does it support the proclaim. Angry vituperation , and puerile as- Whitwell , M.P., D. Prov. G.M. and seconded charge that he " revolutionised Freemasonry ?" persions on the motives and character of others, by Bro. the Rev. W. Williams, Prov. G. Chap., As rega rds the changes generally in the Con- never yet helped any good cause in the world, or was passed to Bro. Busher, P.G.S.B. England, stitutions, they are only suJi as the lapse of time advanced in any wav the great claims of truth, Prov. G. Sec, on the death of his father. and altered circumstances rendered necessary ; qua truth. The following is a list of the Grand Officers above all , the necessary prevalence of the specu- If Bro. Norton really wishes to give an im- for the ensuing year :—- lative element, and what wc should, in truth , petus to archaeolog ical studies and historical Earl of Bective, M.P., 1074 Prov. G.M. expect when we remember that in their main accuracy, let him eschew anything henceforth J ohn Whitwell , M.P., 129. features, at any rate, those prose Constitutions are like those hopeless and unreasoning personalities 1074 Prov. D.G.M. derived from the Poetic Formulary. which have reduced his essays to the low level Lieut. A.C. ~Mott, R.N.P.N. Prov. G. S. W. Bro. Norton bases a portion of his argument of partizan theories and angry assertions. I am , E. W. Henry, M.D., P.M. against the reality apparently of the Poetic, as like Bro. Norton , a simple " Craftsman ," that is 119 Prov. G.J.W. well as Matthew Cooke's Constitutions, on the to say, I accept, "c.r imo airde ," the Universality of Rev. A. Curwen, M.A., alleged illegitimacy of Athelstan. Now, modern Freemasonry, and therefore adhere solely to the P.M. 962 Prov. G. Chaplain. researches and later study do not accept it as three degrees and the Royal Arch. But , though R. Rntherwood Prov. G. Asst. Chap. historically proved that Athelstan was illeg iti- I cannot see my way clear to accept , either Ma- John Lemon , P.M. 327. .. Prov. G. Treasurer. mate. sonically or historicall y, what are technicall y Right Hon. Lord Muncas- At least, a great deal may be said in favour of termed the " High Grades," I feel bound to p-o- ter, M.P., 119 Prov. G. Registrar. his legitimacy. test once for all against Bro. Norton 's violent and Edward Busher, P.M. 129, I am aware that Hume and Millar , and other unjustifiable attack , especial!}' on the Masonic 962 , 1074, Prov. G.S.B. writers say so, and, therefore, Bro. Norton is in Knights Templar. I know many very worthy England Prov. G. Secretary. very good company, but William of Malvnes- men and most excellent Freemasons who do see James Porter , P.M. '327, bury does not say so, and the " Anglo-Saxon their way, though , as I say, I do not, to accept 343, H0 ... .. Prov. G. S. D. Chronicle" does not relate it as a certain truth. the claims and thc position of the " Christian Jno. R. Tickle, P.M. 371 Prov. G.J. D. On the contrary, William of Malmesbury, Degrees," and they have as much right to their W. Tattersall Prov. G. S. of W. from whom our later historians all derive their opinion as I have to mine. At the proper time II. Fearon , P.M. 119 Prov. G. D. of C. account, gives us the names of Edward's three and in the proper place I shall always be pre- P. de E. Collin , 371 Prov. G. A. D. C. wives, namely, Egwina , Elfleda , and Edgiva , pared to uphold what I deem to be the unchang- Roger Dodgson , 1 390 Prov. G. Swd. B. with, the names of all their children , but he ing landmarks and " universal " princi ples of John Wood Prov. G. Organist. places them all on the same level. Ancient Free and Accepted Masonry , but I utterl y Geo. Brookcr , P.M. 962 ... Prov. G. Purst. He mentions, indeed , that there was a popular repudiate Bro. Norton 's unwise complaints and A. lay lor , 310 Prov. G. Steward. belief to the contrary, and relates a very peculiar unfounded assertions. H. Bcwes, 327 „ „ story , but he nowhere himself either assumes or Indeed , Bro. Norton s communications ton G. Shannon , M.D., 327 ... „ „ „ asserts the fact. On the contrary, he mentions plainly evince that , while he is complaining of George Carriek , 327 „ „ that Alfred the Great made Athelstan a kni ght , the intolerance of others, he has onl y seen the John Mil' s, 1390 „ „ and had him educated at the court of his " mote " in their eyes and forgotten the " beam " J. Norman Hod gson, 327 „ „ „ daughter Ethelfled , in the expectation of suc- that is in his own, and that tie has got a good On the closing of the Provincial Grand Lodge, ceeding to the kingdom. deal to learn , alike in courtesy of language and the brethren met in proper form on the bowling He records the opposition which arose on this correctness of statement, before he can priness to green adjoining, and , headed by the excellent very ground by some at his succession , but become a teacher of our Order, or above all to band of the Wigton Volunteer Rifle Corps, asserts that he had the unanimous assent of the level to the ground , with a sort of " Happy marched down West-street , through the Market ! As much, therefore, may be said in Despatch ," the fair character and historical Place and along King-street , turning at the favour of his legitimacy as against it, and I am accuracy of our best writers, offering us nothing Market Hill , and back to the Parish Church , along inclined to think that the story is a popular in their stead, as he seemingl y does, but unten- King-street, the whole way being lined with error. able assertions, illog ical conclusions, and idle crowds of spectators ,' and the windows of the But if it were so, it would not affect the personalities. houses were well filled. customs of the or their ancient regu- A M ASONIC. STUOEXT . Ihe Church was much crowded , the arrange- lations. Dec. 2 , 1S72. ment being that the brethren were to sit below Bro. Norton alludes to the " morals" of our and others in the galleries. The service was a earlier brethren , a matter which has really full choral one, and was intoned by Canon Whit- nothing to do with the discussion, the more so more, of Carlisle Cathedral . Thc first lesson when we call to mind the date at which these PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF CUM- was read by Bro. Canon Porteus , and the second regulations were in force. BERLAND AND WESTMORELAND. lesson by Bro. Rev. A. Curwen , of Harrington. Bro. Norton " harks back" to " Freeborn. " I The,,musical service was more than good ; it was think that our operative Masonic forefathers On Friday, the 20th ult., a Provincial Grand most impressive and effective , and Mr. Metcalfe, gave a very sensible reason for the law. Lodge was held of the Auticnt Free and Accepted who presided at the organ , was much extolled for Unless a sen was " manumitted in those Masons of Cumberland and Westmoreland , at the very efficient sty le in which he played. The days, his children were born " serfs" too, and Wigton, under the auspices of St. John 's Lodge, beautiful and appropriate anthem, by Clarke the Lord had the same claim on the children that No 327. Whitfield , " Behold how good and joy ful a thing he had on the father. From the fact that nearly thirty years have it is for brethren to dwelLtogether in unity," was Had the guilds received " serf members, or elapsed since such an occurrence took place in capitall y sung by the choir, and seemed to make " serf" apprentices, the consequence would have Wigton , it may be imag ined thai no little interest a great impression on the 'brethren assembled. been that the Lord would have intervened at any was excited in the nei g hbourhood. The Pro- The' sermon was preached by Bro. Rev. W. moment, even in the midst of the most impor- vince of which the Ri ght 1 Ion. the liar! ol Bee- Williams , of Cockermouth , P.G. Chaplain , from tant works, and taken the " serf" away . live, M.l-\, is the Provincial Grand Maslei the text Mark , chapter 13, verse 3S , " And the And hence the law , universal as far as Masonic comprises fi fteen lod ges, all of which are in ;: veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top Guilds were concerned , that no one should be flourishing condition, and it speaks well for the to the bottom ," from which he preached a most admitted who was not " freeborn ," and that no progress of Masonry in the " sister counties' appropriate and Masonic address, inculcating one should be taken as an " apprentice" who when we state that another lod ge will shortl y be upon the brethren that they must be both material was not the son of free, emanci pated parents. opened at Harrington. and sp iritual builders. Whatever reason may have induced the English The Provincial Grand Lodge was opened 111 The brethren , to the number of about 1 So, sat Grand Lodge, in this, our epoch , to substitute the large room of the Mechanics' Institute , the down to a very excellent banquet at about 4 " freemen " for " freeborn ," it is quite clear that whole of the spacious buildin g having been o'clock. It was prepared by Bro. Martin , of the historicall y and Masonically " freeborn" is the kindl y lent to the brethren for the occasion. Lion and Lamb, and from the sty le in which it was prepared and served, well deserved the com- opposition, if such were intended, was at once Those who do not experience affliction many mendations bestowed upon it. It took place in and for ever silenced. Among the visitors at agree with his Lordship, but let us come to the Diocesan marquee, which was erected in the this inaugural meeting was the famous Peter facts, Suppose a man and wife on an allowance Fioshfield grounds, through the kindness of Mr. Gilkcs, who subsequently became the Preceptor of ten shillings weekly, their expenses on the Carrick. The dinner tables were very elegantl y of the lodge, an office which he held up to the lowest estimation, say rent 3s. 6d., groceries, &c decorated with flowers and evergreens from Fiosh- time of his decease. It is almost needless to 2S., bread, 2s., meat, 3s., coals, is. there is n /6. field. add that the Emulation Lod ge of Improvement then nothing is left for shoes, clothing and The Chair was taken by the Ri ght Worshipful has not only sustained the hi gh promise of per- medicines. This shows the necessity of thc Earl of Bective, , fection which it gave in 1823, but is now re- practically benevolent men doing something to supported by Bro. Colonel Whitwell , the Rev. garded as one of the great exemplars of Masonic promote an increase of the pension and render W. M. Sehiiibben , Bro. Canon Porteus, Bro. Ire- ritualism in England , and with the " Stability, " the close of their days happy and comfortable. " dale, Bro. Lemon, Mr. J. Carrick , Bro. Jackson its sister Lod ge of Instruction , the " Emulation I remain your s fraternally, " Gillbanks, Bro. the Rev. W. Williams, Bro. E.H. divides the alleg iance of every earnest worker in P.Z. P.M. Henry, M.D., Bro. Dr. Jones, Bro. Captain Mott, the Craft. A practical proof of this supremacy was afforded at the anniversary meeting of the Minor Canon Whitmore, and the Rev. J. A. UNITED GRAND LODGE. Scott. lodge, on Friday, the 27th November, when To the Editor of The Freemason. On the withdrawal of the cloth, the Chairman more than two hundred brethren assembled proposal " Thc Queen ," followed by the toast of under its irg is at Freemasons' Hall , to listen to Dear Sir and Brother,— "ThejPrinee and Princess of Wales, and the rest of as perfect a rendering of the sections in the first I see by my last week's Freemason thy Royal .family " after which the Chairman gave lecture as it has ever been our good fortune to that the Most Honourable the Marquis of Ri pon " The Bishop and Clergy of the Diocese," each hear. The chair was occup ied by Bro. John has been, on the motion of Bro. F. A. Philbrick , of which was received with much cnthusaism. Hcrvey, Grand Secretary, who, in accordance P.M., unanimously re-elected Grand Master for After some of the speeches the band played ap- with custom, put the questions to the sectionists, the year ensuing. propriate airs. '1 he Rev. W. M. Schnibben was a duty which he discharged most ably and im- Now Sir, I want to know why the Provincial the first called upon to respond for the Bishop pressively. The first section was worked b\ Grand Masters are not elected yearly by the and Clergy, and cordially welcomed the brethren Bro. J. F. Muggins, W.M. 18 ; the fourth by Provincial Grand Lod ges in a like manner. to Wigton. He said he had had much pleasure Bro. G. E. Wainwri'dit , S.W. 370 ; the fifth b) I see by the report , that Bro. J. R. Stebbing, in placing his church at their disposal , pleased to Bro. W. Small piece, S.W. 1393 ; the sixth In P.G.D., has made a very excellent motion, which think that in their festivities they remembered Bro. I L Wood , and the seventh by Bro. J. A. (if carried , as I have no doubt it will be) will en- the service in the Parish f)hureh, although he Ruckcr , P.M. 66. The earnest delivery and the able any lodge to get rid'of an unworthy member did not expect that his church was to be turned elocutionary ability of these brethren were most in a very short and easy manner. into a cathedral. (Cheers.) The Chairman marked, and richl y deserved the enthusiastic I should be very pleased if Bro. Stebbing, or then proposed " The Army, Navy, and Auxiliary applause with which their efforts were received , some other member of Grand Lodge, would move " and the thanks which were awarded them at a Forces, for which Colonel Whitwell , M.P., that all Provincial Grand Lodges should annually Lieutenant A.C. Mott , A'.A"., and Ensign Carrick later period. After the lod ge had been closed, elect their Masters, as all other Masters of lod ges ' returned thanks. Mr. Metcalfe sang his cele- th.' brethren adjourned lo the Freemasons are annuall y elected , which I cannot think would " brated song " John Pel , with much app lause. Tavern , w here the festival was held under tin meet with any opposition. The room was then , in the language of the presidency of Lord Tenterdeii , C.B., Senioi By g iving this a place in your next paper '' you " close sty led , and the various Ma- Grand Warden , who was supported by Bros. R. „ ... v,„., brethren , will oblige.bv.. Scott , Dist. Grand Masi-r Trinidad ; A\.. I. sonic toasts were given , according to the toast Yours very fraternally, Mclntyre. Q.C., G.R.; II. Lloyd , Q.C. Pies. list. , AN OLD S UU .SCIUBI: K The weather throughout the day was all that B.G.P. ; |. 1,1. Evans, P. Pros. B.G.P. ; J. could be desired , and contributed very much to l iervey, G. Sec. : |. F. Leith, (J.C., M.I' .; the success which has crowned the labours of the f. B. Monckton , S.G.i). ; E. E. Weiull, G. Sec. BRO. MORTON EDWARDS AND THE brethren of No. 327. G.C ; T. Fenn , P.A.G.D.C ; C A. Murton, GRAND MARK LODGE. I.G.D. ; |. A. Ruckcr, V.P., B.G.P. ; |. Brett , Oilice of the Grand Lod ge of Mark Masters, P.G.P. (LP. ; J. Boy d , ; C. A. Cottebrune, 3, Red Lion Square , High Holborn, A.G.P. : R. WYiiiworth Little , Sec. R. M. Inst. London, 3th December, 1872. TliK EMULATION l.iihtifl OF IM- for Girls: Ii. J. P. Dumas, J.G.D. ; W. C To the Edilur (if The Freemason. Bacon , P.G. Steward : A. A. Richards , P PROVE/. ! E A T. .G. Steward : Ji. M uggcrid ge. and other well-known Dear Sir and Brother,— brethren . 1 am desired to request the favour of ' file liK - iiibv rs '.I ihe v ' ra.' t ia i. edon ai till the insertion of the enclosed letter in ly your next present day are so amp furnished w uh i!n issue . means of attaining a corn et know k .lee of th; (O ticiial 'vL o n-i^pciibcncf. Yours faithfull y and fraternally. ceremonies an.1 i.uir.. - re. ear omv , mat u ^ FivKtlKIvlCIv B JXCKKS , P.G,J.W. is dillicull for iax '.hn 'a vliusc " i's. . s have fa!' -n ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT Grand Secretary. in such pleasant places" to realise i '.:. - fact tha: Lod ges of Instruction were all but unknown INSTITUTION. (C OPY .) ' fifty years ago. It is true ihat the Crai.u Vii o . • Editor of The IrceiiH 'saii . To the President, Vice-President, and Brethren of ' , iStcwaids Lodao v. a. ss'e:icra!lv ree.s-uiised as the Dear Sir and Brother ,— the General Board of the Grand Lodge of Mark custodian ol ihe authorized working, and to 1 have read with much p leasure and interest Masters, Masons of England and Wales. some extent the able br. tl'.ren of ihat distin- a Master Mason 's remarks in your edition of Brethren , 1 ' guished lod ge supp lied the Masonic wants o the 9'iii ?\ovember , respecting the condition o! Referring to the communication ad- the metropolitan bi'vthren. Bin the grow hi'.' the pensioners, ami certainly fell surprised at dressed to me by your authority by the Grand of Freemason; popularity ') , and ihe consi-qu. -nt Ea-1 Percy ' s ivmat k at thc fast Festival , for he Secretary, under date 13th July last, increase oi ihe Gruh. soon rendered it cxp diem is always considered a most benei ok-iit man. an::' 1 hereby express j .ny rcgn t furhaving conferred to make iiiiliie: j )ri ,visii ,u ' -;ic ,;:;ig " lor e. the m; m- could not have full y considered the subject th.e degree ot Knights Templar , and promise not l)ers of , and uiuerrs huh . those duties which when he stated ihat T. id per ami:.in , or 10s. r.cr to coiii 'er such degree again , unless with the au- ; '\,; they would be called . ; en to \. . <: -> v, . Accord- Wee!; was an.p ly : iiliicient' for a man ami Ids thority of the Grand Conclave of K.T. of Eng- ing ly we iii'. i ' that about th- - \ ear i!U '. <\ -tain wife lo it - , e upon, ii ' the funds were low they land , and Wales, ,S;e. /.v illous br: '.h;\!l cinic-eiYaig that th.e Maau iii ' mi g ht consider " a half loai i; 'iter than no bread ," i also liereny withdraw the Resolution No. 3, ie- 'iures v.vre no! w orked yon -. ¦ a rrooerh' . ; u " d Y.'U.u :' . '.of. hi . -• -. a 1 c- - 'h ' . ays a"o auueuuei. d. as printed at page 41 of the Statues of Royal Ark hilt d system. r- so'r,e.i to me. ¦ io;- . tio.vs- i miuua an iiicrii.se mijdiv he made. par.icitlarlv w hen Mariners , and purporting to have been adopted ais,ruction , 'j !;. • names ¦ of ih: : . I ¦retina n de iood and coals are so fri'dilf. .!!'.' dear , and ife unanimousl y at a meeting of that body, held on ScP. e to lie recordiik 1.1a. eji , -:ui as ih. v " .re t ' a ami infirmit y lenders it if. ,p.;ssii;!e hi.' a poor the yih August, 1871. " That havintr the power lol.odeif1... 1,. .,., ¦ ..Ioi ihe1:1. 1now i.. 1, e.. , 'IvS:. w ..,e du '¦ ':. 'o ¦ ,e u¦: ' •¦ • ' , ¦ a u o I: brother ;,! earn ;: ii ii! - to a Id to his annul. , . I by Royal Warrant of 1 793, to confer the ori g inal Lod ge uf Improvement " io .- ;,; ,;i \,' .: : . a- -.,ns. happen to know :: case in pouit , a brother who and genuine degrees of Mark Man , Marl; Master, The)' wi re Br,,s. Smyth, ¦ ¦: ¦ John of the Burlington »':S lie..!' :! V. ¦ '¦! :c, ! e . ,, 'ei . ' , i !¦! !-. o>,r , ie.-'O-! c h.xceileiitand Super Excellent Master, these be at Lod ge; Jo-.-, i 1 t icimls and ii. Y. ' p kii'.kf. uon , ol llie ,i\n' <\ , at that time he cold earn ;i little extra once added to ihe working of any lodge- of Royal the " Unions ; ' |oh;i Wllyi.u. of " the " herey, and -o ru r.k.e it do , but U . JW having laid much Ark Mariners tint may desire to work them," and and Gervuse adargei i- .on , of the " Constitu- addiction is iiiiahle lo f.iliov.' any omp ! lymeu promise and undertake to insert .such withdrawal tional. " ' be ug 7.: years of a- o 1 lis family, that mUhi l:e in any future edition of the Statutes that may be The)' adu-rli.-od their Int ention io meet at a supposed to a. : 1st id;¦:, have huge families and published , iit the same time exonerating the house in Yfaruou;-stre t. : ', ..,ho , red on the a;i- he! the pressure of ihe lim. s and cannot. He brethren nam. d in the ininuies of the said meeting p.iintcd 1 vei.in g ;he room v.u- ' crowd. -d. M;::i'. ' u livin g in the I' litiiiirv on .account of being able o'oin naving Knowingly t.il.cn part 111 passing nu mbers of the Grand Stewards ' l .odao , who to get house rent toleiah ly cheap, and better such resolutions, i also disclaim all power, from fancied that their immemorial rirsjit to " rule and accommodation than tlie two rooms of the alms and after this dale, to grant warrants for the teach" was about, to be infringed , and also many house aii'ord , although the inmates have g ift s negroes OL jinriv man aim marK .Master. Grand Ollicers , including tho Grand Seerclarv, of coal ami other things which thc out pensioner I further authorise the publication of a copy of attended lo watch the proceedings. s Every ollice have not. this letter in the next number of The Fremasoii. in the new Lod ge of Instruction was abl y filled I cannot hel p thinking that as age advances, I am , brethren , by experienced Masons, and so admirably were the pensions ought to be increased , a man naturally \ ours obedientl y and fraternall y, thc lectures and ceremonial illustrated , that all becomcing more helpless and infirm. (Signed) MORTOX EIJWAKDS. THE VOTE OF THANKS TO BROTHER " Whereas, Temperance is one of the chief WILLIAM PRESTON LODGE (No. 766) LI. EVANS. Christian, virtues, and is enjoined upon us by the PERMANENT LOCATION- IN L ONDON-. To the Editor of The Freemason. Christian religion : and The above lod " Whereas, The spreading indiscriminately ge met at the City Terminus Dear Sir and Brother, before the companions who assemble at the ban- Hotel, Cannon-st,. on Thursday, thc 28th ult., Permit me to make a sli ht correction g quets customary in our Order, wines and intoxi- under very interesting circumstances. This in report of few remarks at Grand your my cating liquors, may tempt to excess and intem- lodge, orig inall y held at Putney, was conse- Lodge. I said that " few brethren," and not perance, crated in 18-jy, by the present G. Secretary, Bro. " some brethren," were more competent than " Be it therefore Resolved, ' That henceforth John liervey, who installed its first W.M., Owen myself to speak of Bro. Evans's services, the fact no wines or intoxicating li quors shall be fur- Bowen, a great benefactor to the lodge and to the being, as 1 stated, that I not onl have served on ' y nished, or permitted to be introduced, at our craft. Bro. Harvey s name has ever since been tho Board of General Purposes with him for banquet, given by this Grand Body.' " retained on the books as Hon. Member, and he several years, but during the last three years of We say all honour to the framers and passers occasionally favours the lodge by attending. It Ins Presidency his Vice-President, was lo have of such a law. was called the " Preston Lodge," so named after assumed to second the resolution of thc Grand N OTES CX THE U NITED O RDERS OF THE a great and well known masonic luminary. It Registrar on any less ground than this would being Tr.Mi'LE AND HOSPITAL. afterwards found that his surname without have been the reverse of complimentary to Bro. In last week's paper you have it that Bro. his Christian name, gave risei.ro son,e confusion, Evans, and for this reason 'I ask the favour of Buchan asserts that " so'far, as the song (Professor there being a well kn nvn town of that name in your inserting my note. Lancashire, the M.W .G.M gave his consent Aytoun's raisin."' of the Beauseant) is concerned it to I am, faithfull yours, y rather goes to show wore belief" &c, instead the alteration of name. From a combination of BRO. , M ONCKTON B. , of mm belief , ore., which is required to make sense untoward circumstances the lodge gradually Senior Grand Deacon. of the context. Further I am made to say that dwindled away until the autum of 1868, when I prefer my own uulliorit '.j, instead of my own au- the only acting members left were Bro. John E UN R E S NOTES ON TH ITED O D R OI thorities (a very different tiling) to taking Bro Newton, its then W.M., Bro. Benjamin Abbott, THE TEMPLE AND HOSPITAL. Buchan's i/r-e dixit. the I..PM. ; Bro. Dr. Whiteman , one of its To the Editor of The Freemason. earliest and most energetic W.M.'s ; Bro. Kain, a Past G. Sec. of Warwickshire, who acted as Dear Sir and Brother,— W.M. in the halcyon days of thc lod and As Bro. Holmes would make it appear LB"ASCI U I Clings. ge; Bro. George Cox , P.G.D., who was for that he is still sceptical as to the accurracy of my many years the 'Treasurer. Lhider these adverse cir- statements anent the Grand Mark Lodge report, The Sup.erne Grand Council , ,5,5° A. and A. cumstances a proposal was made by a number and states that he holds by Bro. Kerr's remarks Rite, have issued instructions to the Recorders of of energetic brethren , residing at Norwood and until be can judge witli his own eyes, perhaps the various Rose Croix Chapters to inform the Ancrley, to remove the lodge to the Clarendon you will kindly oblige by forwarding to Bro. E. and P. Princes that, in consequence of the Hotel , in that nei hbourhood. According the Holmes for his inspection the enclosed rubbing death of the Most Illustrious Brother, Dr. g ly, 0 inflowing brethren joined the lodge; viz., Bros. which I have just taken of the Masonic emblems Henry Beaumont Leeson, ¦) 3 , F.R.S., Past Dr. Eachus Wilkinson , W. J. Miller, W. H. slightly cut or scratche d on the stone sill of one M.P. Sow vigil Grand . Commander of the Harper, G. Jackson, G. Newman, Braun and of the windows in Glaspow Cathedral. As this Order , tie cambers are requested to appear in , others. The lod ge increased and multiplied in rubbing will distinctly prove that I have been mournin , , -i . a period of sixty days, as a mark its new locality, but unfortunately the proprietor correct in certain particulars, I do not consider it of respect for thai illustrious brother. of the hotel came to grief , and again the lodge necessary to take any special steps in the mean- had to seek fresh iields and pastures new , which time to prove that I have also been correct in W e understand that a grand Masonic ball is was a matter of very great difficulty, there being other particulars. to be given at Bury St. Edmunds during the en- no other house suitable. The M.W.G.M. then I am, yours fraternally, suing month , anil that Colonel Sir Shafto Adair, gave permission to hold the lodge temporaril at W. P. B UCI . AN . thc Provincial Grand Master of Suilolk , has y granted a dispensation to appear in full Masonic the City Terminus Hotel , where it gained a clothing. The ball is to be under the auspices of great accession of members from other parts of the Royal Si. Edmund's Lodge (No. 100S), and London, and lost some: of its old members. The tStultiuit in vpavbo , ov Hfrtsonie Botes anb the Worshipful Masters ol' the w hole of the local tie thus loosened, the members unani- mously Queries. lod ges in the province are invited to act as petitioned the M.W.G.M. to allow the Stewards. There is every promise, as the alfair lod ge to remain , winch petition was ultimately is in good hands, to make this the county ball oi granted , under the very peculiar circumstances of M ASONIC S UMMONSES, N OTICKS, ie. the season. the case, it being well known that tile [lowers One of my oldest and best Masonic friends, that be decline to permit urban lodges to remove Bro. Capt. F. G. Irwin , Brisslingtou-crescent, to Loudon unless very strong reasons be shewn. By the death ot his half-brother , the Marquis Bristol 'Ihe mcv then lore , has been making a collection of every- of Londonderry , v. ilhoiii issue, Bro. Earl Vane, taig., , was held under jo, o S thing interesting relating to Freemasonry—in eireunisianccs , the members feeling that at length Past Grand Senior Warden of Eng land , succeeds ' fact, I may say an indiscriminate collection of to the marquisiic. The deceased nobleman had ihey had a local hab lation , as well as a name, Masonic documents—-which has been increasing been for a long lime in a precarious state ol w ell worthy of the lod ge. Three gentlemen rapidly of late, and is fast becoming a curious health.. were initiated , two of them were sons of that and valuable record of the Craft in a way not worth',' Bro. Roberta, who is so well known as usuall y attempted. Bro. Irwin is anxious to add Our enterprising and weh-inlormed contem- the successful caterer at the Crystal Palace ; the still more to his store, and will be glad to receive other was Dr. Cutmoiv, of Norwood. 'I he Cere- porary, the Uii>ilhiii , announces that the Ear] ol any contributions of lod circulars, certificates, mony was most perfectl and most impressivel ge Zetland, our excellent and esteemed fast Grand y y &c, &c, from members of the society, and will Master, is to receive the Order of the Garter, rendered by the well-beloved W.M., Bro. G. reci procate such kindness to the best of his Newman. Two brethren were passed, Bros. but that he g ives up his rank as of the ability. Of course the whole of his collection A;i r such labour Thistle. I'll is, the Cictli'tii says, is not intended Ewins and Drake. , nearly will eventuall become the property ol the Fra- forty hrethii 11 sat down to a much needed and y to convey that the former v haie v ranks' higher ternity, so that the brethren who add to Bro. well served banquet , whieh did credit to the pro- than the latter (thoug h , by the way, it un- ' , Bro. Sidney S Irwin s Masonic Museum will , after all , be doubtedly does), but that the Order of tin prietor of the hotel pencer, who of the fi fteen invited benefiting the Order. Any expenses attending Thistle is to he j".,; - .'k-aJand what the Garter is was one gui-sis of- the will be most willingl of the v isitors the transit of packages y to England , and Her Maje: ly "'is.h-.-s it to be so evening. Another was the W. defrayed b our friend, or b Bro. W. j. Hughan. Bro. George Cox , P.G. Deacon, one of thc y y understood. We presume by this it is intended that no one shall he a knl.rht oi Loth Orders at founders oi the lodsv before mentioned. The OJUMXIJEKY I SS ICIILKSKTTS AND .cn were GK.tiVD L or M. . . . one time, ihcug h it is something new in th< lowng cups (v.'h' pre sented by Bro . Owen R HODE I SLAND (K NIGHTS T KMI 'UR), iiov.vii, the first W .M.), were passed round. annals of chit air}' to g ive up one kni ghthood t< We commend the following to the notice of The usual toasts were eloquently iven and re- take another. We await further li g ht, from otn g to 'f'lie those who arc always exclaiming against the anti quarian and heraldic brethren. sponded . charities were not forgotten , a gustative propensities of Freemasonry, and who libera] collection have been made j and the W.M. think we are onl brethren for the sake of eating consented lo become a Steward of the Boys' y P .iNMi .nr. hiiiuii: 01 las 'ruce-riox ( AO and drinking. Scln.oi at ihe approaching festival , on the 1 /2o) ._—The lil'ieen section.' will he worked byilu ,3th March. Ahoy; dfer a 'ye-d enjoyabl e evening at No doubt there is a deal too much of thc members of tins lod ge, on .'¦ /¦' c: ruber o/.h , tit th. ) ,;g E: c.mi ;i happy eone' ii si/;, did latter often at banquets, and we only wish that Balham II. .¦ . . -! . Balliam. V,,\>. Poo re W..".;. , am ' . ' to '!. Happy the i> : clhr.ii inei t , .v did th; pari and every lodge would pass a resolution to prohibit Assistant i '.. iV ,dor , v. 1;: opeut.ie lo^ge at (¦ hap ; y , the funds being used for other than 'nappy the.- ', in.. ' .i to be in meeting' again. It any purpose o'clock , and will be g lad io reouhe the visit of should he add. d thai, the William Preston Lod connected with the necessary expenses of the brethren se. king in aruetioii. This lo-.Yv is held ge meetings and charitable bequests. ' is one (he /I -.'.' kana: r lod -'e'i : each W.M. on every Thursday i".cuing at 7 o clock . Ihe paragraph in question we extract from his install;.Eon sitting under hi:; own banner , on the " Proceedings of the Grand ol whieh is einbkiv.onc.l hi.; arms, crest , and motto, Minnesota, U.S.A." (our liro. G. D. B. Porter, and which learner lie pi'- s.-nis to the lodge oil being the Grand Recorder). Nov. 18th , J S TC. his retiring from oiiiee. '1 lie room was ablaze Resolved :— with 1; raidie d.-.nices i-f its Past Masters, 1 . . 11 ! . 1 . ' - . ' ¦ - - — ¦ ¦;¦ - 'amongst •. -. ¦Inch were the banner of the Craft " Whereas, Templarism is an institution 1-. 1i.., -. j . . . . < • • - !• ' -lliri-l , i. . ! . '. . -: . . . - < - It : - founded upon the Christian reli gion , and the (i. , II- - .(. ;, ! . . , .; it , h , and Ihe banner of the before-named great practice of the Christian virtues : and uni'iuc si:.u,ii o: jei -.i!. ..,cT-rnIrnT^I >e fc-'reccc. Miscellaneous Entertai nment , and "Can-can Car- ablutions were so seldom performed that no one .livai .' should they get rid of him ? How could they ~ T. JAM ESvS"TnnriTlTiii^»7rect7^;r..priet

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Coilis Hrov.-ne's Chlo'oil yne from Sir. ^ What better Theme than Masonry?" Davenport , and has found it a most wonderful medicine, will be g lad to have half a dozen battles sent tit once to the above address. MASONIC SONG. " Earl RUSSEI. communicated to tile Coll ege of . Physicians that he had received a dispatch from flcr Majesty's Worls bv Bro. James Stevens, P.M. 720 and 1210 ; P.M Consul at Manilla, to the effect that Cholera had been ratrintj feaifull y, and that the ONLY remedy of anv service was CHLORODYNE. 720 ; G..J.G. Mail; ; W.M. 104 Marks; M.P.S. 14, etc. "—See Lancet, Dec. i , iSCu. ' From W. VERSM- IUS PETTIORHW , M.D., Hon. F.R.C.S. England ; Music by Bro. Wilhelm Can?., Grand Organist ; P.M. 435 ; Formerly Lecturer on Anatomy anil Physiology at St. George's School of Metlicine. Organist No. and of British Chapter, No. S. 4, " I have no hesitation in statins', after a f;dr trial of Chlorod yne, that I have never met with any medicine so effica- cious as an Anti-spasmodic and Sedative. I have used it in Consumption , Asthma, Diarr'uoai, and other diseases, and George Kenning, 2, 3, and 4, Little Britain , and itjS, Fleet- am most per fectly satisfied with the results." street, London, and 2 , Monument-p lace, Liverpool. From Dr. T HOMAS SAMOIVOHD , Passive Yie'-t. Cork. Post-free, stamps. 25 " I will thank you to Fend me a fuitaersupp ly of Chlorodyne. It was tae most ellieaeious remed y I ever used , a ffording relief in violent attacks of S -i.l SECOND EDITION.—NOW READY. pasms within a minute after beina; taken. One patient in paiticttlai , who h. suffered for years with periodical attacks of S pasms of a most painful nature, and unable to obtain relie s from other remedies, such Revised and Enlarged. Price One Shilling, Post-free, as Opium, (Src, finds nothing so prompt and efficacious as Chlorotlvne. " Freemasonry in Rela tion to Civil From ,|. M'GmcoH Cmirr, M.D., M.R.C.P. London , late Staff Surgeon to I-I.T.I.F. Authority and the Fa mily Circle , " Sir,—After prcscribinc' Dr. J. Coilis Browne's Chlorodyne for the la--t tiiree years in sc\ere cises of Xeuralgia and Tic-Doloureaux , I feel t'nat I am in a position to testif y to its valuable effect?. Real!-.- , in some eases it acts like a Bv BRO. CHALMERS 1. PATOX. charm , wh.en all other means had failed. Without bein;.' asked for this repeat, I r,\a ; ea-aa. oa-.vaid and state my perfect handbook of the candid opinion that it is a ma:-t valuable medicine, and I have recommended se\eral Citemi. -t-i ia this nei hbouihood npHIS work is a ^ princi ples of Frcemasonrv , founded on the Ancient not to be without it for v-.icscri ption.-:." Charges and Symbols , and will be found to be eminentl y Ftoni J NO . K, (J CL- LSTOSE, ?J.D., late Piinci pal Surgeon to the Stc. -a-e.saip " Great D^tem." practica l and useful in the vindication and .snppoit of the " I can confidently ste.ta that Cl.loro !;. aie is a;; admiiable Seae.tiie and A:-.f!-S p:iv;;i. s!ic. hniin ;' tea i it in Neuralgia , Order. Hyste.iia, Astlrm-;, a-iJ C.-i .-istnii; tion , with lemai ' -tt '.ny fa'.ouia! !e re -nits. It reiieve-l a lit ai' Aii ' aaa in four minutes, ' Bro. GEO. K I - .V .VIMJ , lyS, Elect-street, London , E.C. where the patient had atifi cied eleven yeais in a meet diiticssiug manner, nopieiiv.na een'.e.iy ha'iing iaa l so immediate and beneficial an effect." TIIIUD EDITION'.—JUST HEADV. From Dr. ]J. J. JJ.IUJ .TON , and Co., IJorncastie. REFLECTED RAYS OF LIGHT " We have made pretty extensile u:;e of Chlorod yne in our practice lateiv , a id look u;nn it as an excellent direct Sedative and Anti-spasmodic. It seems to allay pain a nil hiitation , in whatever oi ga n .-aid i'/aai iii.arcu-r cause. It UPON FREEMASONRY : induces a feeling of comfort and tjuictu.le net obtainable by any otherienic.lv , and it seems to p..'ae- s this gicat nd\ou- on , tage over all otiier.sedatives, that it leaves no unpleasant after effects." The Freemason 's Pocket Compendium , J. C. B AKER , L'sq., MA)., Hideford. IP/lli on Emblematica l Pnmtifp iccc. '' It is, without doubt, the most valuable and certain Anodyne we have." A Hand-Book le-: of Freemasonry, and of the Princi p CAUTION'.—BEWARE OF PIRACY AND IMITATION. :. Pocket Wide Mecnni and Guide to the various Ceremonies ¦ CAtTinx.—Vice-chancellor Sir \V. Page Wood si. •ted that Dr. ,(. Coilis iiiov.aa we. : und -u 'at.- .ii .- tha Itr.c-Hor of connected with Craft Masonry so far as the same are- , Ci I LOllODYNE ; Ihat tlie story of t 'ae defendant , I'lccinatt , was deliberatel y u itt JC, v.iiicb, he )e,;.ci:e l I.) .s.tv , had allowed to be communicable, in accordance with the prin- been sworn to.—See Tccics, i;,tii Jul y, li-if:.;. ci ples of the Order. Sold iu Pottle:--at i/ij, ;/<> , j/- tj , and 1 i/o each. N.ate is genuine without tlie wot !s " !);.;. Ck?I. ' .N; JiiiO '.VNii'.'i Price One Shilling, I' ml-Jhefur V.iiicen Slamjis . CI I LOj ',OD\'NI'i" t,:i tiie CtjveinnientSt.in. p. Overwi -.elmite; .Medical Te.-timo;iy acj.,ii:p;e!ij . eaca Cafe Sold by lira. (Jtco . Kf.v .vivr ,- , KJ S, Fleet- trcct , l.on.'lon , E.C _ S OLU M AUVI:\ CTVRUR~]. T. DAVENPULiT, 33, Gi^M lUissJl-stre- t, Illuotnabtii-y, Lou.k.ii. TurI' ll .Mrer I' l;f;\A IL. "—t 'omiiini-. S L-IIH-, Lamps, Ualhs , Cutlerv , I!ru-lu- ~ , I-Vn.lvas not! 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The W.M.M. subsequently Masonic costume, which he pays for in silver, invested the following brethren as his officers for BY BRO.W. BURROUGHS, A.M.,M.M.M., S.E.,R. A. the ensuing year :—Bros. J. Sillitoe, S.W. ; E. frames it in gold, and with brass on his face Friend, J.W. ; J. M. Radcliffe, M.O. ; G. EDITOR Masonic Herald, CALCUTTA . exhibits it to all around, telling them that it is Morgan, S.O. ; G. H. Wilson, J.O. ; P. J. himself and none other, and so it is. It is the Pearson , Sec. ; J. Piatt, Treas. ; T. E. Hignett, W. Peters ; Fntges consumere nati.—HOR . show-mason and not the bonafide. Reg. ; T. H. Mills, S.D. ; J. , J.D. Conductor. Masonry is the perpetual talk of the show- — Hughes, T.K. ; and — Gracie, Sterne in his " Sentimental Journey " ives an Bro. Roden was unanimously re-elected Tyler. g mason, and talk only. His doors and windows, account of different kinds of travellers, each Before the lodge closed, a very handsome Past books and papers, even clothings and orna- Master s jewel was presented to Bro. Ambler, in moving with an object in view. In religion ' ments, are marked with, or covered over, with the name of the lodge, by Bro Stevenson, who there are also different kinds of thinkers each , symbolic representations. These are what they referred in eulogistic terms to the excellent ser- impelled by notion of his own. According to vices which had been rendered by Bro. Ambler are and no more-—the visible signs of some- Plato there are " three sorts of Atheists,'' one during his year of office. The gift having been thing without, but of no invisible grace within. class absolutely denying the existence of God ; suitably acknowledged by Bro. Ambler, the lodge There is no reality or materiality in him. He is was closed. another while admitting existence, deny inter- a mere nominal ; but were we to dive deeper ference, consequently disbelieve Providence : At the conclusion of the business the brethren we should see better—we would see him in his adjourned to Thomas's Woodside Ferry Hotel, the third class while admitting existence and , true character—a traitor in the camp—a wolf in where they sat down to an excellent dinner under Providence are independent of wrong on the the fold. the presidency of the R.W.M. Bro. the Hon. ground of absolution— '•' the greatest crime for Wilbraham Egerton, M.P. Ample justice In private life the show-mason is as strange. the smallest supplication " being remissible upon having been done to the repast, the following His table groans inside, and the poor outside, consideration. The strangeness of these toasts were given -.—" The Queen and the Craft ,' yet lie neither eats himself nor gives it to others. by the R.W.M. ; "The liarl and the Countess doctrines fortunately does not require much The game he delights in is a scouted one. It is of Chester and the rest of the Royal Family." acumen to discover that they are fallacious. that of " the dog and the manger." He cannot In proposing this toast the R.W.M. said, in - In Masonry we have also a similar classifica- Cheshire they always liked to recognize Brother eat because he is a dyspeptic ; he will not give tion. It is composed of the live-mason, the the Prince of Wales by the more familiar title of to others because he is selfish. occasion show-mason and the dead-mason. The live- the Earl Chester, but on the present , The show-mason keeps sometimes a library. they would drink his health also as a brother mason is actuated by two lofty princi ples— A book with a sounding title or written by a whose interest in the progress of Masonry had FAITH and WORK ; by these he establishes his . blazing character, is his hobby. Though on the never flagged since the day he was first initiated worth. The show-mason is vain and ostenta- into its mysteries by another illustrious brother subject it is written he may not understand , still tious. He is the barren fi g tree. His heart is whose death they had recently to deplore, and al- he buys it for show ; and keeps it for show ; when in show and not in usefulness. We shall exhibit though they hoped the day was far distant but an organ of the Order which he should he would be called on to reign over this mighty him here as gibbetted criminals are exhibited , support , lie does not, because it does empire, till they feel confident that he would do so not in revenge, but for examp le. At a future to the satisfaction of the public generally, .and the not come up to the standard of his mind, time we shall endeavour to describe the live- Craft in particular. (Applause.) The W.M. which is grovelling. He is all for gossip. He mason, who like gold possesses a virtue which then gave " The Grand Mark Lodge of Kng- likes to know what takes place here and there, land and Bro. Portal, M.W.G. M.M., and Earl envy cannot detract nor calumny traduce. The , and nothing more. History and philosophy Percy, the W.M.-Elect." dead-mason has already been described by a have no value in his estimation ; they are to him fortune to be better hand.* He said it had been his good as the gem was to the cock which he had found personally acquainted with Bro. Portal for a The show-mason is a rara avis. He is not on a dunghill—a bauble at best. He entered long time, and was well assured that no man an ordinary being, yet he is not extraordinary. fill the post he now occu- the Order with an object—morbid curiosity ; could more worthily He is sham without a particle of pied. Bro. the Earl Percy was he was sorry to substantiality that satisfied , he cares no more for it. Such a in him. To the wants of the poor he gives say obliged to go to a warmer climate to spend person should be shunned. He is " a wilfully but he sincerely trusted he would regret—not relief. He has alms on his the winter, tongue, perjured individual , void of all moral worth , and return restored to health , and then he had no doubt but none in his bosom. The fountain there is unfit to be received in the society of men who he would continue to take that active interest dry ; no milk of human kindness (lows from prize honour and virtue above all the external in Masonry he had hitherto evinced. With this it :— toast he would couple the name of Bro. Matier, advantages of rank and fortune."—Masonic Grand Mark Junior Warden. Of him he need " A man like this within his heart provides Record of Western India, July, 1S72. A lilth y corner where llic fiend resides ; say very little; his name was well-known , and If lo this saint some wretch presents his suit , they had all an opportunity that day of witness- Out starts the fiend ami strikes the suppliant mule." ing the admirable manner in which he had per- If there is a charity to be bestowed, the show- formed his work. The toast was drunk with *H MARK MASONRV IN CHESHIRE. the honours. Bro. Matier replied. mason sends in his quota with a long note of regret saying, that owing to a sudden call he Bro. John Piatt then proposed the health of could not give more, but at some On Friday afternoon , the 6th inst., an interest- the W.M., in doing which he reviewed the his- other time he from the time of its will not fail to do so. Thus ing ceremony took place in connection with the tory of the Joppa Lodge, antici pating evil periodical meeting of the Joppa Lodge of Mark first formation till the present, when it had which is an evil. Were he however present, Masters, which was held at the Masonic Cham- the honour of being presided over by the future he could not say half as much and for "ood bers, Hamilton-square, Birkenhead. The pro- Provincial Grand Master of Cheshire—whom he reason, that it would awaken a titter against ceedings embraced , amongst other items of felt satisfied would be a credit to the Craft, and him. Charity by flourish of trumpet is repre- business of a pleasant nature, the Installation an honour to the Joppa Lodge. The W.M. in other brethren hensible. of Bro. the Hon. Wilbraham Egerton , M.P., reply, thanked Bro. Piatt and the R.W.P.G.M.M., Cheshire, designate, as W.M.M. present for the flattering manner he had spoken If there is a demonstration , bedecked in hues of the Joppa Lodge. Thc brethren assembled of him, and the manner in which they had of the rainbow with pendants of degrees as in the lodge-room shortl y after three o'clock, and received it. He was also very much indebted numerous as there are signs in the zodiac, the amongst those present, besides the Hon. brother, to the Joppa Lodge for .appointing him W.M., show-mason is foremost in the van. These were the following :—Bros. T. Ambler, R.W.M. ; and thus enabling him to qualify lor the impor- P.R.W.M. ; S. Mattison tant office ot Prov. G.M.M. Whatever he " blushing honours thick upon him " he has W. Bailey, , P.M. ; W. P. Mills, P.M. ; T- Sillitoe, S.W. ; E. Friend, could do for Mark Masonry he would do, and if purchased and not earned , and the meaning of J.W. ; G. H. Wilson , J.O. ; H. Piatt, Treas. ; at any time he was not present with them, they which he docs not know, and if told, he could P. J. Pearson , Sec. ; T. E. Hignett ; T. W. might rest assured some of his other multifarious not understand ; his head like frosted glass is Lightband, J-^- i <*. Morgan, J. M. Radcliffe, duties had detained him. He felt satisfied that opaque, no light of knowledge can come out of T. Fozzard , F. K. Stephenson ; and amongst Mark Masonry would flourish in Cheshire, but the visitors were Bros. C. F. Matier of there was one thing he should like, and that it or penetrate into it. He is the , G.J.W. veritable England and P.D.P. M.M. Lancashire ; R. W. was that they should always be careful whom they " Mundane Egg " with primeval darkness around Morrell , P.M,;721. ; G. Owen, S. Spratley, &c. admitted to this degree. He would prefer quality him ; nothing " dove like " can sit " brooding After the,: lodge had been duly and solemnly to quantity, but from what he had seen of the o er his vast abyss," and make it pregnant. opened by the IJ..W.M., and the minutes of the Joppa Lodge he was well pleased, and he hoped province would The show-mason is a pretender. He is the previous nieet^lg confirmed , Bros. Demetrius, that the other lodges of the Worrall' and Davies follow their example. " Cheshire Masonic claimant of a right, without a ri Jones, , were advanced to ght to it. To the rank'of M.M.M. Bro. C. F. Matier, then Educational Institution ," was proposed by Bro. gain suffrage as the conceited pay for mourners, proceeded to instal Bro. the Hon. Wilbraham Stevenson. Songs were given by Bros. Hignett, ?London Freemason , No, 125, July 29th . 1871, Egerton as W.M.M., the ceremony being per- Friend, Smith, Stevenson, &c. AIDS TO STUDY. It seems almost undeniable that tlie vast region other wickedness. More than a century before known as Babylonia, and as described in modern thc country had attained to the meridian of its times should have been at one time the most glory—a time, therefore, when human sagacity BY BRO, WM . CARPENTER , P.M. & P.Z. 177. , , , fertile region of the whole East. It was one would have foretold her increasing greatness, vast plain, adorned and enriched by the Eiqihrates rather than her complete desolation, Isaiah IST o. XVI. and the I igris, from which, and from the uttered his " burdens . of Babylon,'' (chaps, xiii., It has been written, not more eloquently than numerous canals that intersected thc country xiv., xlv..) in the former of which he names the truthfully, that on entering the temple of revela- from the one river to the others, water was dis- Medes as the victorious enemies, and in the tion one of the firs t objects that has attracted tributed over the fields, giving rise in that warm latter, Cyrus as the victorious commander, as the attention of all ages, and which constitutes climate and rich apparently exhaustless soil, to did also Jeremiah (chap, h.) ; and both of them a grand support, is the pillar of prophecy. Like an exuberance of produce over so extensive a its utter overthrow, and perpetual desolation , the celebrated obelisks of Egypt, it is covered region without a known parallel, in either (Isaiah xiii., 4, 5 ; xiv., 23 ; Jeremiah ]., 13, 15,) with hieroglyphics, which the wisdom of man, ancient or modern times. Herodotus says he also the means and the manner in which it should and the skill of science, in their combined efforts knew not how to speak of its wonderful fertility, be taken (Isaiah xlv., 1-3 ; Jeremiah li., 31.) attempt in vain to decipher. There is one which none but an eye-witness would credit. There are many other and very expressive interpreter, however, whose elucidations never And we have the like testimony from Strabo. predictions that I might cite, but time and space fail to render the inscriptions intelligible. It Ammianus, Marcellimus, and others ; the lattei fail. The Student may easily refer to time, by the is Time. His hand retraces all the figures of whom states, that from the point reached by aid of a concordance ; and one only conclusion before the eyes of succeeding generations ; this Julian's army to the shores of the Persian Gulf, can he come to—that which is intimated at the interpretation is recorded by the pen of faithful, there was one continuous forest of verdure. What commencement of this paper. The fulness and simplicity of the Bible as therefore recording impartial history ; and by comparing the com- is it now ? Many modern travellers have , the facts of mentary with the original, we are able to com- supplied the answer. I quote one (Loftus) "Long history, cannot fail to impress a prehend both the one and the other. This lines of mounds mark the courses of these main thinking mind more deeply than the littleness visible in the inflated records of mere mortal pillar is adamant, and resists the impressions of arteries which formerly diffused life and vegeta- men. The unadorned truth is less doubted age. Its inscriptions were written by hands tion along their banks ; but their channels arc , more unreservedl which have long since mouldered into dust ; now bereft of moisture, and choked with drifted y depended upon, than it is and by persons who did not themselves always sand ; the smaller offshoots are wholly effaced. when dressed up in the needless ornaments of human eloquence. J lie record is felt to be true understand what they wrote, nor were able to All that remains of that ancient civilization—¦ , and we receive it as a substantial and .super- explain the characters which they formed ; but that ' glory of kingdoms,' ' the praise of the human reality. To the sceptic and the infidel the substance of them was dictated by God whole earth,'—is recognisable in the numerous the whole case is abundantl Himself, and the column is Flis own workman- mouldering heaps of brick rubbish which over- y monetary. ship. There have been many fruitless efforts spread the surface of the plain. Instead of the made to shak e this monument of infinite luxuriant fields, the groves and gardens, nothing wisdom, and to erase the lines of inscrutable now meets the eye but an and waste—tlie dense ON FREEMASONRY. knowledge; but the pillar remains unmoved ; population of the former times has vanished , '"" the lines unimpaired, and the whole uninjured and no man dwells there. As lo the former BY B RO . H EXRV T. BOJIART , P.P. G.S.B. either by malice or by years. The parts of this greatness of the empire or of its capital , the singular elevation which stand nearer the roof only real traces to be found of it are in the large Dr. Watts says. " religion or virtue includes of the temple, are covered by an impenetrable mysterious-looking mounds which meet the eye duty to God and our neighbour ; reglion then cloud. The whole pillar was once equally in- of the traveller, as he wanders over the plain . is a system of pract ical duties and thus stands volved : but Time, who has rolled away the mist Each mound has a name, handed down from opposed to theology which is a system of from its base, shall, at the destined period , un- ancient times, and preserved by the country speculative truths. The moral duties, which a veil the remaining part of it; and while we shall people ; and some of them are lo be identified man commits to practice in this probationary be able to read the writing, he shall announce, with names found m the Bible. But no certain slate with a view lo pleasing his Creator, are with unerring perspicuity, the interpretation. remains of the walls of Babylon have hitherto acts of pure religion. Freemasonry was revealed been identified so as to indicate their precise We have seen how far this description of by God himself to the first man ; placed in the limits, though assiduously sought for. Nebuchad- Scripture prophecy has been realised in the garden of JCden , Adam would certainl y be made nezzar, having shaken off the fear which seems histories of Egypt and Assyria, both mighty and acquainted with the nature of his tenure, and to have possessed him for the time given to civilised, but poisoned with the dregs of idolatry, taught with the worshi p of his Maker, that him to " break off his sins by righteousness, and and deeply infuted with its cruelties. Egypt was simple science of morals which is now termed his iniquities by showing mercy to the poor, if renowned for its learning and opulence ; Assyria Freemasonry. This constituted his chief em- it might be a lengthening of his tranquility, '" for its conquests and the magnitude of its domi- ployment in Paradise, and his onlv consolation (Daniel iv.. 27,) became repossessed of his nions. They have both passed away, and their after his fall ; for speculative .Masonry is nothing arrogance and defiant will , and dwelling upon glory is trodden in the dust, as was written when else but (he philosop h y of the mind and morals the great works he had accomp lished towards nothing seemed more unlikely. So, in like founded on the belief of a God, the Creator, rendering Babylon impregnable , exclaimed, " Is manner, with Babylon—the " Great Babylon "— Preserver and Redeemer, which instructs man- not this great Babylon , that I have built for the " the glory of kingdoms," " the beauty of the kind in the sublimities of science, inculcates a house of the kingdom , by the might of my power, Chaldee's excellency." When in the plentitude strict observance of the duties of social life, and and for the honour of my majesty !"'" (Ibid.) of its power, and, according to the most accurate inspires in the soul a veneration for the author Similarly he exalts over the works he had thus chronologers, 160 years before the foot of an of its being, who would reveal nothing but what accomplished , in the famous inscription which enemy had entered it, the voice of one had had a tendency to encourage the practice of modern research has recovered from the ruins :— made itself heard there—the voice of prophecy those precepts which were iven to " I strengthened the city. Across the river to the g preserve die pronounced the doom of the mighty and uncon- newly created man in the strict line of moral west 1 built the wall of Babylon with brick. . . . quered Babylon. A succession of years brought duly, therefore, Masonry must be closel Behold, besides the Ingur-Bcl, the impregnable y inter- it gradually to the dust, and the degradation of woven with (he practice of reli ion. Its fortification of Babylon , I constructed on tlie g its fall is marked till it sinks at last into utter operative portion proceeded from the effects of eastern side of the river, a fortification such as desolation. At a time when only magnificence human necessily after the fall, so far as was no king had ever made before me. . . . Against was around the great city,—emphatically called conducive to man 's comfort and convenience in presumptuous enemies who were hostile lo tlie " THE Great " fallen Babylon was delineated by this life. Hence originated the two great divi- men of Babylon , great waters, like the waters of the pencil of inspiration, exactly as every tra- sions of Masonry ; operative Masonry was the ocean, I made use of abundantly. . . . Thus of veller now describes its ruins. It departed not, human institution , speculative Masonry of I completely made strong the defences of however, on its firs t conquest, nor on thc final Divine. Jt is for want of bearing Babylon." in mind this extinction of its capital ; one metropolis of distinction that so many errors arise respecting Assyria, rose after another in the land of Chaldea, But it was all in vain. Babylon was doomed, the nature and tendency of Freemasonry. when Babylon had ceased to be " the glory of because of its idolatry, tyranny, oppression , Before the introduction of the Art of Prim- kingdoms." pride, covetousness, drunkenness, falsehood, and ing, it is evident the preservation of Eternal Truth in the family of man, pure and unadulter- windings of our mortal existence, regulating our tance than mere verbal accuracy ; a parrot cap but it ated, was a more precarious task than it can actions by the rules of rectitude, squaring our be taught to utter words and phrases, les of morality, guiding requires human intelligence and human culture ever now be. conduct by the princip our reflections, even our very thoughts, within to utter them properly. The time, circum- But it was guarded by type, fi gure and the compass of propriety, in meekness, humility stances, surroundings, , manner, emphasis allegory, its essence lay concealed m parables, and resignation, in fidelity to our God, our — all enter into the estimate of excellence, the most incomprehensible truths were shadow- country and our laws ; in peace and goodwill and all combine to make the work effective and and ed forth under similitudes ; in order that the towards all mankind, and, lastly, let us invariably impressive. All this requires study that we are at all practice —such as the actor on the stage, or the the act as having a practical sense , mind might lay hold of them, and that times and in all juices under the immediate vocalist on the boards, requires to attain emi- impression of common objects might be stamped superintendence of that " All-seeing eye," whose nence. Every Mason has not the ability—the upon the memory without danger of erasure. emblem forms so prominent a feature in our natural talent—to secure success in these duties: Tlie teaching of religious truth was necessaril y Masonic lodges. but many have, and in such especially, the gift y study and oral it was preserved for the most part by the should be cultivated and improved b , effort. The presentation and working of the tradition and the maintenance of this system LODGES OF INSTRUCTION. different grades should be easy, graceful , serious, is the Masons' Craft. Wc teach in the same way, impressive and above all, natural. There we inculcate doctrine by the same method. livery instrumentality designed to promote a should be as little of the fanciful or imaginary knowledge of, and increase the interest of the We work out our moral virtues in the same about the work as possible ; and in the legend members in, Freemasonry, merits encourage- of the third degree, especially, it should appear pleasing form ; our science however, under ment. Experience proves that the more men to be reality. It is this which makes the degree whatever name and in whatever country it has know of the Order, the better its members un- impressive ; without this, it is all a failure, if not been known, has always been understood to derstand its nature, its peculiar aptitude for a farce. have reference to the worship of the one living good , and the power of its mystical influence But these Lodges of instruction are capable over men, the more do they appreciate its be- and true God, and to the moral and intellectual of more extended usefulness, as a means of nign princi ples. Its magical powers is not alone Masonic culture. There is no reason why their improvement of the human race. in its ritualism , but in its peculiar form of social efforts should be limited to the knowledge of A very common objection urged against the organism, and the means by which it gathers the rituals. The philosophy of the rituals, the ancient and honourable institution , is the men around a common altar, and moves them reasons for them, and the objects to be attained y- secrecy entailed upon its members it is stated by a common interest. The chief reason wh by them ; the symbolism of the degrees, its , some do not take a deeper interest m Masonry, that if our objects are indeed right and proper, origin and end ; the history of the Order in why they are not more frequentl y at the Lodge, and its different Rites ; the if our tendencies are to make men wiser and different countries, why they do not more extensively patronize its nature and power of Grand, as well as subordi- better, everything ought lo be made public, so literature and study its philosophy, is because jurispruden ce and govern- r nate Lodges ; the as to produce the greatest good to the greatest they know so little about it. Ignorance, gross, ment of the Order ; the constitutional or number. wilful and inexcusable ignorance, is the great fundamental law ; the Old Charges and Regula- difficulty. tions ; the legislative, executive, and judicial At first sight this appears sound and feasible, Either they do not know of the rich mine these or r functions of Masonic government—all , but it is evident, this would destroy our unity as the) may work, and fro m which they may gather most of them, should be on the curriculum of a body, arid that while we have many tradition- rarest gems, or they are so absorbed in more thc Lodge of Instruction. The Lodge should material matters that they have no desire for ary histories which are not disclosed to the be a thorough school for Masonic culture ; and purer and better things, or they are too indolent Masters in the Royal external world ; many of the reserved points the best minds and .ablest to endure the labour, or too penurious to make Art should furnish the instruction. By the law consist merel y of recognition and of testing the small needed expenditure. of most Grand Lodges, candidates for our membershi p which is clear must be kept sacred. But, whatever the muse the fact is apparent mysteries are required to be examined in the I may also add that according to the obligations to the most casual observer ; many of the mem- degree taken , before they are allowed to which all must lake bers know but little about Masonry, and as a advance to higher positions. But when the on their admission : no consequence care but little about it. Rarely at Master of a lod ge can initiate a person without candidate has mastered all that is required in the Lodge, they are i gnorant of its internal such examinations, he has only attained thc administering the same obligation , and hence it workings ; fond of grosser enjoyments, the rudiments of a Masonic education. He has the is impossible that any one since the establish- excitement of passion and pleasure is more con- alphabet, and may blunderingly read, but he ment of the institution , in thc early ages of the genial than the hi gher and nobler influences of has not yet pen etrated beyond the surface . Masonry. This is lamentable world , and yet it is In ascertaining the results of these efforts, , could reveal that winch he had solemnly true ; if it were not, our lodges would be filled sworn to lock up in the safe repository of his there should be tests and examinations. The with earnest, interested members : instead of members should be required to write essays on heart, in fact, that there can be no one willing which , frequentl y not half, and often not one- different subjects connected with the Order— to take on himself the awful responsibility of the fourth of the members of the lodge attend its and read them. How few— very few of the first step m violation of his serious promises and meetings regularl y. They prefer the theatre, Masters of Lodges can read or repeat the charge engagements. the club-room , or the political caucus, rather in conferring a degree. Those charges are than the pure teachings, exalted fellowship, and and full of We have Scri beautiful, appropriate, impressive, pture authority for the injunc- noble charities of the lodge-room. meaning and instruction ; but as they are often tion. " Discover not a secret to another lest The question is presented—how may this evil delivered, they are a jingling mass of unmean- he that heareth thee put thee to shame, and be remedied ? And this question is worthy of ing verbiage. We have listened to some with thine infamy turn not away." It is much to be consideration by all who wish well to the Order, positive agony, and wondered that the candidate and especiall y by those who govern and influence lamented that the causistiy of the present day had patience to " endure to the end." our lodges. Men must be thorough Masons, or Instruction should be encour- should be used to sever The Lodge of the connection between they will be veiy indifferent ones. In this aged and sustained by the approval and frequent Freemasonry and Reli gion. It arises out of the Institution we must presence of the Masters and officers of the mistaken notion that Freemasonry entertains " Drink deep, or trtsle not the I'ierian Spring ; Here .•.mall draughts intoxicate the brain , different Lodges, and especially by the old and Ihe ambition of superseding Religion altogether, Hut drinking largel y sobers us again ." more influential members. The Masters of which is as wide of thc truth , as the poles are In this city we have what is called a Lodge each Lodge should frequently call the attention asunder. of Instruction for the special benefit of our of his members to this means of acquiring vounger members who desire to become Masonic knowledge, and urge the younger Its , familiar most enthusia stic defenders m\cr dreamt with the ritualism of the Order. It has been in brethren, especially, to attend it. In fact he of such a result. That which Christianity operation for a number of years, but suspends it should go with them, and give attention himself cannot effect will in vain be attempted by Free- meetings during the summer months. By invi- to the objects of study. masonry. It is not in itself reli gion but the tation we recently attended its closing meeting The government of the Lodge of Instruction for the summer and found handmaid and assistant to reli , , greatly to our should be in competent hands—a learned, ex- gion. It is a surprise, not over thirty members in attendance, perienced and zealous craftsman. He should system of morality inculcated on scientific out of some fifteen hundred Masons in the city. watch over it as a Master watches over his lod ge, princi ples, and morality is not the ground work Thc labours of the organization are chiefl y or the President of a college guards the interest hut the lesult and fruit of religion. Free- directed to acquiring a knowledge of the work, of the school and labours for the improvement of masonry recommends the practise of morality and the ability to perform properl y the duties of his scholars. No outside matter should be per- to its members the several offices of thc lodge. In this, the mitted to intrude ; no dogmatism should be , and illustrates the respective members have realized success duties , and our best allowed. Over the East should be written , which they owe to God, their neighbour, workmen in the lod ges arc found among its "W HO CAX IIEST WORK AND BEST ACREK ." ;l"d themselves, and these duties constitute an members. There is a laudible ambition among There should be fostered among its members an evidence of religion which the adversaries of them to excel in this accomplishment, and thc esprit du corps, and an honorable ambition to ''''•-'cniasonry can neither gainsay nor resist ; Lodge of Instruction furnishes the means and excel in a knowledge of Masonry. There opportunity for success. should be monthly examinations, when speci- therefore let the moral and intellectual atmos- " phere It is not enough , however, to have the ver- mens of work " should be presented, essays and of our Order be proclaimed by tlie course biage of the work committed to memory. The dissertations read, and a general examination ast< > of our lives, while we pass through the intricate manner of doing the work is of far more impor- improvement and progress.— Review, Chuinnali. Park fgta sirrah according to their respective rank were saluted Wm. Hamer, W.M.-Elect, St. John's Mark : ' : ¦ form _ " ^ _J - - under the able direction of Bro. E. A. Webster Lodge. The lodge was opened in with prayer at half-past six o'clock. The minutes MANCHESTER. as D.C. At the request of the W.M., Bro. — Uiiion ¦M&yJS' Lodge, No. 46. of the last meeting were read and confirmed. .—The usual Partridge, W.M. (Fowke,) then occupied the quarterly meet> of this lodge was The ballot was taken for eleven candidates for held at the ,, chair, and Bro. Sanderson was presented and Masonic F Manchester, on advancement and one joining member, the Thursday, the 28th ^ duly installed as W.M. for the ensuing year uP . There was not so large whole being unanimously elected. Bro. the adhering as we to according to ancient custom. Under the able il0uld have wished see, in Rev. Geo. Raymond Portal, M.W. Grand Mark consequence Qf ^ and experienced Mastership of Bro. Sanderson , Qther attractions in the city. In and Bro. Chas. Fitzgerald Matier R.W. the absence we are sure that the prosperity and stability of Master, , y f ft WM Er0> John ¦ M. wike in the third year of its Grand Junior AVarden , were unanimously elected who was¦ ,, . ,. _ ' .. .. 1. • „ the lodge, which is only . anable to be present, the chair was maintained and increased. honorary members. Five of the candidates for occupie- ' existence, will be fully .d by Bro. Thomas Hargreaves, P.M. After the appointment and investiture of his advancement, viz. ; Bros. W. H. Florrocks, R. 1 was A. ^' . The principal business of the evening officers , the following brethren Silveston , Levi, K. Freeman, Samuel Crowther, Frank Amsworth , ..ie Installation of the W.M. for the ensuing Pringle, Sale, Matthews, Ferguson and Powell, and F. A. Winder being in attendance, were year. After the lodge had been opened and being in attendance were admitted and duly duly advanced to the honourable degree of the minutes of last lodge read and confirmed , advanced by the W.M., ably assisted by his Mark Master by Bro. Matier, J.G. AVarden. It the ballot was taken for Bro. the Rev. Augustus officers. A vote of thanks was cordially passed was agreed that the regular meetings of the A. Bagshawe, of the time Immemorial Mark to Bro. Partridge for his kindness in conducting lodge for 1S73 should be held on firs t Thurs- Lodge, Nottingham, which proving unanimous the installation ceremony. The W.M. then, 111 day in April and October. A committee was in his favour, and he being present at the time, feeling terms, presented to Bro. Worrall a appointed to frame Bye-laws for the government he was accordingly affiliated a member, under P.M.'s jewel as a slight token of esteem from of the lodge. The lodge was closed in form at the English Constitution of the Union Mark the members of the lodge, and in recognition nine o'clock. Lodge. A Board of Installed Masters having been of his able services during the two years he formed, the S.W., Bro. John Gibb-Smith, was ruled over the lodge. Bro. Worrall (evidentl y CONSTANTINE. then duly installed into the chair, Bro. Har- taken by surprise) thanked the brethren for RED CROSS OF greaves being the Installing Master. Bro. John their handsome present, and assured them he Duffield having been duly elected as Treasurer ; should always look back with pleasure to his ORIGINAL AND PREMIER CONCLAVE OF the officers for the year were then appointed two years of Mastership, he had received so ENGLAND. and invested, and included amongst other well- many kindnesses from them that it was a labour known Bros.; Bro. G. A. Birch as S.W., and Bro. This conclave met at the Caledonian of love, and if called upon they would always Hotel , Adclplii , on Monday thc 2nd inst., Robert Mc D. Smith, as J.W. The lodge was Several brethren were find him ready. proposed Sir Kt. G. Kenning, M.P.S., presided , sup- shortly afterwards closed , and the brethren for advancement, and the W.M. being greeted ported by Sir .Kts. J. T. Moss, V.; ' E. adjourned to banquet. The usual loyal and with hearty good wishes by the distinguished Sillifant S.G. ; T. Barret I.G. ; R. Masonic toasts were gone through and a visitors present, the lodge was closed in due , J. , , pleasant evening spent. form and the brethren adjourned to refreshment. Wentworth Little P. Sov., Recorder ; ASHTON - UNDER -LYNE. — The Skclmersdale The Stewards, Bros. White, Webster, Rose and W. II. Hubbard , P. Sov. ; J. G. Marsh, Lodge of Mark Masters.—On Monday, the 2nd Parkes, had made ample provision for the com- P. Sov. ; G. Powell, P. Sov. ; W. R. Wood- inst., the above lodge met to celebrate their fort of the brethren. The usual lovol and man, M.D., G.R. ; II. Parker, Org., J. S. annual festival. The lodge was opened at 4 Masonic toasts being given and received with Banning, Prefect ; W. II. Scott, Herald ; p.m., and the minutes of last lodge, and lodge of applause. Bro. Partrid ge, W.M., Fowke Lodge, Col. Burdett, G.S.G. ; Rev. Dr. Brettc ; emergency, having been read and confirmed , proposed the health of Bro. Sanderson , W.M. P. R. Hobson ; H. C. Lcvandcr, G.H.A. ; the ballot was taken for four brothers to be and success to thc Bedford Mark Lodge. The H. A. Dubois ; J. K. Thomas, G .A. ; F. advanced, and three to be affiliated from the W.M. responded and in feeling terms, alluded Walters, P. Sov. ; and C. Parker Ward , Ashton Old Mark Lod which was unanimous 3 ge, to the great kindness shown towards him by the M.D., V. 2. in their favour. Only two of the latter being officers and members of the lodge, and hoped Thc conclave having been duly opened present, they were duly affiliated by Bro. T. the same feeling might exist at the close of his and the minutes confirmed, Bros, thc Rev. Hargreaves, P.M. 113, who also acted as year of office. The W.M. proposed the health Arthur Bruce Fraser, Grand Chaplain of Installing Master. Bro. Joseph T. Lancashire, of the Visiting brethren from thc Fowke Lodge, No. thc Grand Lodge of England and William the S.W., was afterwards duly installed as Master 19, Leicester, and expressed the pleasure enjoyed , for the ensuing year, when he proceeded to by the members of the lod ge in entertaining Le Huntc Doyle of thc Burdett Lodge, appoint and invest his officers. The lodge such esteemed visitors, he was proud of the (No. 1 293) were dubbed Knights of Rome, being duly closed , the brethren afterwards sat brotherly feeling which existed between the two and .subsequently installed with thc usual down to dinner. The various toasts being given lodges, regretting the distance between them, formalities as Knights of the Red Cross and received in true Lancashire sty le. and thanking them for their presence, assured Order. Owing to the absence of Sir Kt. SOUTHAMPTON.—St. Andreto' s Lodge, No. 63. them the members of the Bedford would always Cubitt, Treasurer, the Audit report was —The brethren of this lodge held their annual be proud to see them, and would exert them- not read. It was intimated that a noble meeting on the 29th ult., the W.M. Bro. W. selves lo promote their comlori. The toast was brother, holding thc rank of Marquis in Hickman, presiding. Bro. Sheppard , P.M., enthusiasticall y received, and followed by Bro. the peerage, would probably be a candidate having taken the chair, Bro. J. P. Payne, S.W., Pringle singing in admirable sty le, " Auld Lang for installation at the next meeting. A the W.M.-Elect for the ensuing year, was pre- bync." The toast was responded lo by Bros. committee was then appointed to report sented to him for installation Partridge, James, Colthurst, Wilkinson , and a Board of , &c, all as to future place of meeting, and tlie con- Past Masters having been formed, Bro. Payne speaking in the highest terms of the fraternal clave was closed. The Kni was installed into the chair of Adoniram. The greeting accorded to them. The Installing ghts then set down to an excellent dinner brethren having been re-admitted , the W.M. was Master, proposed by the W.M., stated the mem- , and the saluted by them in the manner customary bers of the Bedford fell under a deep debt of evening passed in the enjoyment of the amongst Mark Masters. The W.M., then appoint- gratitude to Bro. Partridge for undertaking the kindly and social feelings which so emi- ed, invested the following brethren as his work at very short notice, notwithstanding which nently distinguish thc meetings of thc officers :—Bros. Le Feuvre, S.W. ; Weston, the ceremony was conducted throughout in a Premier Conclave. J.W. ; Coles, M.O.; Watson, S.O.; Dyer, J.O. ; perfectly faultless sty le. Bro. Partrid ge in re- Cross, Reg. of M.; Abraham, Treas. ; Pearce, turning thanks said , he had accepted the invita- SKE1.MERSDALE CONCLAVE NO. Sec. ; Stroud, S.D. ; Wilkins, J.D. ; W. J. Hick- tion with pleasure, and was glad to think he had , 77. man. I.G. ; Bemister, D.C. ; and Biggs, Tyler. been enabled to assist Bro. Worrall who was An assembly of the Masonic Order of The lodge was then closed and the brethren sat unfortunately daily expecting the loss of a dear thc Knights of Rome and of the Red down to a banquet, after which the usual toasts relative. The final toast terminated a trul y Cross of Constantino, connected with this were ably proposed and responded to. happy and delightful evening. conclave, was held on Monday evening- BIRMINGHAM . — Bedford Lodge if Mark last, the 2nd inst., at tlie Masonic Hall , Masters, No. 115.—The members of this lodge 22 , Hope-street. Thc throne was occupied LANCASHIRE. met on Tuesday, the 3rd inst., in the Masonic by Em. Sir Knight Thomas Ashmore, Hall, New-street, the following officers and BOLTON.— Rose and Thistle Lodge A'< > . 15S. M.P.S., and amongst the others present- brethren being present :—Bros. E. Worrall , —The regular meeting of this lod ge was held on were 111. Sir Knight G. Turner, Int. Gen. for W.M. ; H. Sanderson, W.M.-elect W , S. .; J. L. Thursday, the 5th inst., in Freemasons' Hall , West Lancashire ; Em. Sir Kni ght H . Kennedy, M.O. ; F. N. Leyde, S.O. : A. Hod- Bolton , when there were present ; Bros. Thos. Nelson , V.E. ; Sir Kts. J. T. Callow, J.G. ; getts, J.O. ; Horrocks, Sec. ; D. Rose, S.D. ; Entwisle, Prov. G. Superintendent Lancashire , ; Jesse Banning, 11.P. ; AV. Cottrell, Rec. Belcher, O.; J. B. Hall, E. A. Webster, W. G. S. Brockbank , Past G. Warden, W.M. ; ; M. Mawson S.B.; W. Bradshaw, H . Burrows White, J. G. O'Leary, A. Harris, J. Lakin, T. John Turmah , P. Prov. G. Overseer, S.W. ; T. . , ' J. Atkinson, J. McCarthy, C. Lei hton Parkes, J. Norns, J. Stevens, &c The lodge IL Winder, J.W. ; Gilbert , M.O. ; Sharp lis, g , 1. Ramskill , W. M. Elliott was opened in due form at 5 o'clock prompt. Treas. ; Robt. Harwood, P. Prov. G. Deacon , , &c. After thc records of thc Thc minutes of the previous meeting were read Reg. of Marks ; James Newton, Sec. ; Brown, previous conclave had been and confirmed. Bro. Partridge, W.M. of the Conductor ; J. Horrocks, S.D. ; Ferguson , J.D. : read and confirmed , the heavy installation Fowke Lodge, Leicester, accompanied by several Thos. Morris, Inner Guard ; also two visiting business of the evening was proceeded with. brethren, then entered the lodge and were brethren, viz. : Bros. Chas. Fitzgerald Matier, The following approved candidates being greeted by the W.M. and members of 115, and Junior Grand Warden of England, and Bro. in attendance, the M.P.S. proceeded to instal them in a highly/- effective manner:— rather, from a purely Masonic point of view, professional friends. The presentation to Bros. AV. Corbin, No. 673 ; P. Forshaw, No. because the Cross was essentiall y a Masonic the Manager consisted of a solid silver tea symbol and was used as a reli ious emblem 140 ; J. H. Flaw, No. 823 ; IT. Jones, No. , g and coffee service, valued at 140 guineas, 3 hundreds, or even thousands of years before 1094 ; Eben. Clements, No. ; IT. Morris , , and an illuminated address ; while Mrs. 673 Christianity existed. Bro. j. R. Stebbing begged No. 673 ; and T. Lawrence, No. 673. Sir Saunders received a very handsome gold to thank the Rev. Bro. for tlie interesting necklet, with pendant and locket, set Kt. Edward Dutch, of thc Liverpool Con- remarks which he had made and expressed , in diamonds, turquoises and pearls, which clave, No. 55, was also admitted as a himself entirel y prepared to 3'ield his general will be supp lemented in thc course of a few joining member. After thc transaction of assent to the truth, of the statements broug ht days b lendid earrings en suite. The some routine business, tiic conclave was forward. Four brethen were then ballotted for, y sp is solemnly closed , and thc Sir Knights and accepted , as joining members ; the third massive solid tea and coffee service adjourned to refreshments. point was given , and the chapter closed at 7. 30 designed in thc Grecian sty le of art, thc p.m. The brethren afterwards dined together, outline being excessively classical and ANCIENT AND ACCEP TED RITE. and after a pleasant conversation , separated at ornamented with bas reliefs repousse in an earl y hour, apparentl y much impressed and frosted silver from original frescoes dis- PALESTINE CirAPTF.R, KOSli CROIX , II.igl.)..M. deli ghted with the working of the degree, and covered at Pompeii, representing leopards determined that tlie Canute Chapter shall be undcupids entwined with foliage, treated in a This chapter met for the first time at the new- " second to none '" in the South of kvdand. conventional manner. It is in all respects Masonic Hall , Golden Square, on Tuesday, the 0 a beautifu l and chaste specimen of silver- 26th ult., Fro. R. Wentworth Little, 30 M.W.S., dul y opened the chapter, which was attended smith work. The address was as follows :— KNIGHT TEJIPLARISM. with, a solid silver by 111. 'Bros. Capt. N. -G. Phili ps, 33", Lieut. " This address, together Grand Commander ; Hyde Pullen , 33; P.. tea and coffee service valued at 140 guineas G LASGOW.—The St. Mungo Encamp- Hamilton Shaw, 33°, Grand Prior S.C. Southern is presented to Daniel Saunders, manager ment met on the 6th inst.. in the St. Mark's Jurisdiction , United States ; I. 1) . Bateman , ,33°, of the New Star Music Hall, by a few of S.|.U.S. ; R. Costa, 32 ; Major Shadwell H. Masonic Hall , Robert Bell , Most Noble b.is private and professional friends, in ' 0 0 Cl erke, 32 ; John Hervey, 30 , Past M.W.S. : Commander, presiding, assisted by T. 0 recognition of his invariable courtesy, George Kenning, 30 , First Gen. ; II. Dubosc, Clanachan , P.C. ; G. \Y. Wheeler, Recorder, superior business talents, professional in- 0 ( 30° ; J. Read, 30 , G. )rg. ; IT. C. Levancier , Acting Prelate ; j. Pal for ; AV. N. Nolan , tegrity, Masonic worth, and line spirit of iS° T. Moss iS'J W. Barrett ' ; J. , , J. , iSk T. 11. est A. de C. ; T. Perkins, 2nd A. de charity which he has shown so frequently 1S0 C. Haminerlon, iSa ; 1' Yeoman, ; Stanton C; J. Dindabor, Marshal ; A. Mc in connection with local benevolent institu- Jones, iS' ; P. ]. Marin , i 8° : S. Leith Tomkins. Taggart and B. Adams, ist and 2nd Capt, and iS° W. R. Woodman M.D. i tions for the last 20 years, especially ; , , S\: T. Lewis of the Line. Captain D. Mckenzie, who ' Fox iS° T. Cubitt 18". The ceremony of during his six years management of the , ; , was about to proceed to South .America , perfecting Bro. Edwin Sillifant P.M. 21 above-named establishment. (Signed) Bro. , 7., Prov. and Comp. T. Potter having been unani- G.D. Middlesex , was ably performed by 111. Bro. J. R .Gocpcl, chairman ; Bro. A. Collins, vice- mous]}- appointed by the Kni ghts pi esent, Hervey, assisted by Bro. Pullen , and Bro. Read chairman ; Fro. j. Busliekl , treasurer ; and were created kni Temple as Organist, the other officers also sustainin g ghts of the in due J. Golding, secretary. Ihe illuminated their various parts. The M. W.S.-eiecl , form. At tne special request ol tile newl y address was executed b Mr. U. Marples Colonel ¦ " y J. , Burdett , beng m Prance, was unable to attend created knight , Mckenzie , the Sir ni ghts of tlie Liverpool and London Chambers ' , for installation ¦-- but having authorised the adjourned to Com}), Mckenzie s at the Dale-street, Liverpool , and deserves a first appointment of officers they were named Athol I lotel , to an excellent repast , after place as a genuine work of art. The illumi- according l y—Bro. Kenning, being' II.P., and the cloth was cleared til- ' usual Kni ght nations are 111 strict harmony with the Bros. Levander and Pox , Gens. Yule; of thanks Templar toasts were done full justice too, sp iri t ol' the address, while the pictorial were then passed 10 the distinguished brethren and the company separated , wishing' a illustrations symbolical of pastoral and l yric who honoured the chapter with their -presence, , successfu l voyage to Captain Sir knight music, charity, the Masonic l yre, &c, are and upon the conclusion of the business , the Mckenzie. brethren adjourned to a banquet at the exquisitel y executed , the colouring being Caledonian Hotel Adel hi where they .spent exceedingl y artistic. Ihe presentation ot , p , a T pleasant evening. 1 AL UA r>L II J'RESENT. \ '/YON Tu the testimonial was made on the stage by A WORTH Y TRU THER. Bro. j. R. Goepel , chairman of the com- mittee, who referred in eulog ROUT CUOIX. istic terms to For a period oi' nearl y six years, Bro. the hi gh character for courtesy, charity, Daniel Saunders has occupied tlie post oi and good business talent which Bro. CANI IK CH.'d'TKU. SOUTHAMPTON . Manager of tho New Star Music J lall Saunders had so long possessed , concluding A hi hl g y successful meeting of this newl y Liverpool , and b\- his energy, zeal , tact by a reference to the excellent qualities, estabhshed chapter was held on Monday , the and courtesy, he lias not onl y raised it to possessed by Mrs. Saunders. In acknow- 25th November, at the Masonic Hall , Bug le be one of tlie best—if not the very best— ledging the testimonial . Bro. Saunders Street. The brethren present were 111 . Bros. " AV. Hickman, xti' M.W.S. ; |. K. Le Penore : places of entertainment oi the kind in the expressed his heartlelt thanks, and assured J. N. Pocock : G. Harpe : R. Welch : H. \V. provinces, but he has also made it: one ol the audience that the presentation of that Ball ; J. 11 . Stebbing ; R. Sharpe. A'isiting the most prosperous unci popular. Wisel y evening' would still further incite him to J ' " brethren , G. Langley, i8 , P.M.W.S., Rnyal makinggood music the strong- point- u his p:\>- make the " Star one of the best Music Naval Chapter ; l\ H. Xewnham , 30", P.M. W.S., ."T.i m m es—operatic selections , with talented Halls in the kingdom. The programme Vigne chapter. The chapter having been Ivintn donnas invariably occupying' a chid ;roviu.ed lor the occasion was ol tlie most opened in .indent and solemn form , the M.W.S.. place. Fro. Saunders iias done thai which ulractive character, the specially engaged ' requested 111. Bro. Rev. P. II. Xewnham. 30 . very few Provincial .Managers have unwisel y irtists being M. i' revost (whose cornet to assume the chair, in order to conduct die neglected , and therefore tile " Star. ' in •lay ing was artistic and. finished), Joll y ceremonies of the evening. Bros. T. P. Payne, Willi.".mson-sijuaiv , occup ies u vevy hi gh Kush , Dan Lowrey, Mnckney, M rs. Philli ps, P.M. P.l' .G.R. Hants 130. , and R. S. I' e.uav , reputation loi" the suPsiaiifial cnaractcr ol and Muri; Alberts , all of whom were PAL, P.l'.G.R. Hams, were then ballotted 394, its entertainments. Moreover , Bro . Saunders received with enthusiastic app lause. A for as candidate for perfection : and having been an excellent nu:ne for hi.; selection from " Maria Stuart " was the unanimousl y accepted , and having dul y received has earned pro- ciu'el musical feature, with M adame Ton- the Intermediate Decrees, were at minted to the fessional integrity, and by his sauvi'.y and nclier as the solemn rites of perieclion : the acting .M.W .S. kindliness of (disposition he has secured the prima donna ; and the present also discharg ing the duties of 11.P. ill. Uro. warmest friendship o! an extensive circle. strong " Star company also contributed Hickman , on resuming the chair after the As an evidence of the estimation in which a varied and interesting selection of amuse- ceremonies , proposed a cordial vote of thanks he is held , his fK.a.ds crowded the key ments. An excellent champagne supper to Bro. Newnham for his kindness in travcllin " Star -Viusic i !all lo its utmost cupucliy on was provided 011 the establishment by Bro. some distance 111 order to assist him m the Thursday evening, the 2i' lh , on the occa- K. Abrahams, .Mount-pleasant, for the com- duties of the evening. The Rev. liro. in sion of his Sixth Annual ! LIVERPOOL. the general body of Sir Knights being readmitted they saluted their newly ( To the Editor of the Freemason.) Ihe progress of Masonic and kindred enthroned chief according to ancient form. Orders within the province of AArcst Lan- The ICC, then .appointed the following as 2, LEIGH TERRACE, AXFIELD, cashire, during thc past two or three years, his staff of officers :—Sir Knights J. E. Liverpool, nth Dec, 1872. has been both marked and encouraging. Jackson , Prelate ; T . Clark, Eirst C.; AY. S IR AXD BROTHER ,—I am pleased to find in Thc Consecration of several new Lodges, I3ovle, Second C. and Treasurer ; M. your publication of Saturday last, a statement, two Red Cross Conclaves, more than one Mawson, Reg. ; J. Lloyd, Expert ; J. T that the money collected some time ago for the Chapter, &c, giving evidence of this in- Parkinson, C. of L.; while Sir Knight P " Masonic Life Boat Fund" has at last been teresting progress. The solemn and im- Ball was unanimously elected Equerry appropriated to the purpose for which it was so posing ceremonial of Consecration of the Previous to thc solemn close of the con- generously given. Playing interested myself in remit- Alpass Encampment of thc Royal, Religious, clave, Bros. Shakespeare, Bullcn , E. Jellery, the matter at the time, by collecting, and F the and Military Order of Knights Templars, Shortis, AV. Crane, Dol.ison , and Kciiyon ting to the Trustees ,£24 3s., viz.: ,i 10s. on April 186 and which took jiilacc at the Masonic Temp le, were duly proposed for exaltation. 5th April ; ¦£$ 15s., 29th , 9; /'io iSs. on tlie 10th April , 1S70. Recei pts for Hope-street, Liverpool, on Wednesday, the It nut)' be interesting to know that the , which I am in possession of and acknowledge- inst., an im- were , 4th attended as it was by petitioners for the new Encampment ments with list of subscribers inserted 111 the posing muster of great K.T.'s. gave another Sir Kni hts Alpass Berry, Clark Park- g , , Freemasons' Magazine, April 10th , and ist May, proof of the vitality and enthusiasm inson , le, and Jackson. The , Lloyd Doy 1869, and 16th A pril , 1870. cherished by those in AVest Lancashire, Y.K.P.G.O, Sir Knight A. IT . Royds pre- I shall feel obliged by your inserting the who are attached to the Craft and kindred sented a very handsomely bound set of above in the next issue of the Freemason, in Orders. The ceremony had been antici- books for the use of thc Encampment- order that tlie subscribers may be relieved from pated with considerable interest, and as the consisting of By-laws, Treasurer's, Regi- further anxiety. ' ' new Encampment was to bear thc name strar s, Declaration , Almoner s, Subscrib- I am, Sir and Brother, of a brother who has done good service for ing Members' Prelate's and Equerry 's , Yours fraternal ly, years to the Craft as P.G. Sec ; the com- book's ; and in making thc presentation Sii pliment of title was still further enhanced Knt. Royds expressed his warmest desire JESSE BANNING , P.M., S22. hy a numerous attendance of those who for the prosperity of the new Encampment. also deserve " honourable mention in Sir Knight Doyle , Second C , also pre- Masonry, Knight Templarism , &c. Prom sented a very beautifu l Cup, in case, for thc eclat attending the initiator}- ceremonial the use of the conclave, bearing the ( To the Editor of ihe Freemason.) there is no doubt that the new Encamp- " Presented to the following inscri ption :— D EAR S IR AXD BROTHER ,—The cutting from ment will prove worthy of the name which Al pass Encampment of knights Templars, our local paper containing the history of the it bears. bv AA7 . Doyle, on the day of the Conse- Dimsdale family and the notice of the death oi Amongst the Provincial Grand Officers cration , 4U1 Dec. 1 .S72. tlie Hon. Baron Dimsdale. was most accurately and others present were Sir knights A. Ii . The Sir Knts. afterwards adjourned to a reprinted in tlie Freemason, but as you omitted Royds, V.PL.P.G.C. for AVest Lancashire ; sumptuous banquet , at the Adel phi I lotel. to print the note I sent with it , the history fails W. M. Wright, D.P.G.C; G. P. Brockbnnk, Sir knight Al pass, E.C. presided , and to lie so interesting to the as it might P.G. Chancellor ; A\T . Ashworth, K.C. and and he was supported bv nearl y all the have been. The late Baron was not a Free- Prov. G. Birst C. ; A. C. Moll, G. St. P... Illustrious knights who had assistetl at the mason , but the present Baron is and was initi- and 'E.C. s6: T. Berry, P.K.C.P. Third ceremonial of the afternoon. After full ated by me in the Hertford Lodge last year. I G.S.B, and P. P.G. Cnptum; ). W. J. Eowlcr, justice had been done to the sp lendid may add that on the same occasion Bro. .Abel Smith. M.P. and liro. the Rev. Lewis Deetles P.G.S.C. and E.C. of William de la .More banquet, provided by Mr. Ludlow, Manager (now Prov. Grand Chaplain for Herts), were Enc. ; H. Bulky, P. First E. of Eng., and of thc Hotel , the ICC gave in short and initiated , and the Hertford Lodge and the Craft Eirst P.G.C. of Cheshire ; S Morris , P'irst ' . apposite terms the toasts til " The Oueen , generally have just reason to be proud of those " S.15. : T. R. Williams, P.G Hosp italler ; " Tho Prince and Princess of AA' ales, and three gentlemen as Masons. AY. Plain , AV. of Regalia ; AY 11. J lop kins , '' The Grand Conclave,"' the last named P.G.D.C ; AV. 11. Prince, (i . Ex. ; R. 11. being replied to by Sir knight T. Beswicke Fraternall y yours, Hutchinson , G.S.B. ; K. Picrpoint , P.EC, Royds, Jun., 1st Captain. " The A' .E.P.G.C , P. M. HERTI-'ORD LODGE. and P. Second G.C. of L. ; R . C Radcliffe and I'.G. Officers was also given b the y Saturday, Dec. 7th , 1872. P.G. of L. ; T. Beswick Royds, Prior ; j. T E.G.. and PC Sir knight Royds, in respond- Tweednle, Sub-Prior ; AY. A. Clayton ing, expressed the great pleasure he had Jacques de Molay Enc. ; G . Turner, E.C. had in being present at the consecration of Elect, William de la More Enc: S.S.prntlcv the new Encampment to which he desired , (To ihe Editor if the Freemason. J 2nd IP , Jacques de Molay Enc : AA' . 11, the greatest prosperity and harmony, lie Grimmer , Almoner, do. ; J. M . Johnson , also paid a hi gh compliment to Sir knight S IR ,- I have just picked up an old engraving Second C do. : C 11. Hill , do. ; \Y. Crank- Wri ght , D.P.C, to whose assistance in con- in good condition , representing a tall elderl y shaw, do. ; J. T. Hall , P . G.C , William de nection with the ceremony he felt himself person with grey hair , in a standing position, dressed in a frock coat la More Enc : R. Young, Prelate, do.: greatl y indebted. He also referred in , over which is a long cloak with large cape and fur , fastened J. C Emit, J. Procter. H ugh de Paynes highl y eulogistic terms to the efficient with a thistle, suspended by a long chain from .Enc ; AA" . C Council , No. (I .C.) : k, 37 J. manner in which thc P.G. Reg. had fulfilled the shoulders over these is a square and compass Smith , A., William tie la More Enc. ; the duties of that office. "The ICC., Sir with the letter G in the centre. Under the AA' ood , tlo ' " J. . ; G tie la Pel elle, Jacques de knight Al pass, was g iven by EC, Sir print is the following inscri ption of which I. send Molay : J. Muy brick , do. : C l .eedham, St. Kni ght Royds, P.G.C, and in repl ying to an exact copy— John of Jerusalem ; Ci. Ilutchin , S.C. the toast Sir .Kni ght Al pass, said , he did The Sir knts. assembled in I lie Conclave so with more than ordinary diffidence aaid .Mallk-.v .-,^- v v 'llRiSI' Ol'lIOROK I.F.E SUC( 1, /V Chambers, at .1 o' clock', and received the difficulty, because the fact of that Encamp- j P.G.C , his D .i' .CC and the other Prov. ment being' named after him , made him Pnifeaaan-u( Internal Klocution. Grand Officers under the Arch of Steel. somewhat shy in speaking of it. Thc pro- Tin' - i'o' iit is (!>y )iL-rmi- -.ion) ilcdicatcil to I lis Grace The P.G.C.ascended the throne , and shortly moters o! the conclave, however , had llie .Mn,i Noiilu ( icorec lhike of Marllioroni'h , &c. addressed the .Sir .knights on tlie nature of insisted upon it being so named , and thiV ill y J lis Gr.ue's m„st grateful and most their ausp icious and interesting gathering. having been done , humble .servant , ' he uasurcd the Sir The D.P.G.C then took' his place oil knights that the Encampment would have TIIK I'KIirKS.Sl.Uv., C.L.S. thc throne, and culled upon the members all the greater claim noon his lime and Would any of your readers be good enough of the new Encampment to approve of the attention as long as he lived--in fact, to inform me, throug h the medium of your next selection of E.C. This call having been Would demand the whole of his sympath y issue, what history (if any) is attached thereto. responded to , lie proceeded to constitute and support. The E .C then gave the By so doing the)' would greatl y oblige the encampment. The P. G.C . went round toast of " The Officers of the .Encamp- Yours fraternall y, thc conclave with corn , wine , and oil , raid ment , ' ' and referred with much satisfaction C. J)lJT'ELL when the consecration ceremony had con- to the energy which had been disp layed b\ FAULKNER , cluded all Sir Kni ghts below the rani ; ol the promoters of the Encamnm .-nt. Sii P. Prov. CD., Oxon : P.M. io ,;6, Bowyers. ICC. and P. K.C were requested to retire. knights (Jar!;, Doy le, Jackson , Muwson Hon. Mem. de la Luge Esperance et. Sir Knt. II. S. Al pass, first G. St. If , and Parkinson , and Lloy d responded , and aftei Cordialele a lir . '. de Lausanne , Suisse. P.P.G. Supt. (after w hom the new Encamp- the usual closing sentiment had been g iven Dcddington , Oxon , ment is named) was then dulv presented the pleasant proceedings terminated. Si. Andrew 's Day, 1872. GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND. may have been incurred , form necessarily a into the bargain, it is evident that the latter legacy of debt to be discharged by the partici- must be a corporation which may fairly be pation of every Freemason throughout Scotland ? called rich. It is certainl y high time that some The letter wmch we published from a Past No doubt the problem for tlie decision of Lord distinction should be drawn between expenses Master " brings to the surface a very important ROSSLY N and his advisers was a difficult one. in the benefits arising from which all Free- point in connection with Scottish , and also par- It is right to be just before you are generous, masons partici pate and those which arc purely ticularl y with English, Freemasonry. To many and although charity and philanthropy are virtues personal to the holders of office in Grand persons the mysteries of the craft are but eminently characteristic of Freemasonry, it was Lodge. That Freemasonry in Scotland should another means for occasional opportunities of (dear that before (hey could be indul ged in with not suffer in comparison with the Craft extra self-indulgence. There is, indeed, a too a clear conscience, the weight of debt must be in England or elsewhere, in the matter of common heresy abroad that Freemasonry has got rid off. We believe that thc amount ol suitable accommodation , et cetera , we cordially no other meaning than the inauguration of fan- debt standing for clearance is something like admit, But even on this point "A Past ciful shows and secret festivities, the true ' ,-£13,000, which , in one shape or another, falls Master s " letter affords little satisfaction. He nature of which are hidden under the pretence to be li quidated by 30,000 Scotch Freemasons. says—" The foundation-stone of the "Masonic of a wide-spread spirit of benevolence. The Now, if tlie payment of debts incurred by Hall was laid on the 24th of June 1858, and at opinions of people who are not Masons have, '•' Grand Podge," for the incurrence of which, what cost the structure was raised , or what may naturally and very properly, not the sli ghtest be it observed , provincial masons are in nowise be tlie present amount of debt upon tlie pro- influence with those who, besides being mem- responsible, being, indeed , for the most part perly, are matters on which I regret to f ind ' the bers of thc Mystic Brotherhood hold—some , entirely ignorant of the fact that they are re- Grand Lodge of Scotland's reporter, April, from personal experience, others from convictions sponsible for any debts but their own , were the 1872 ,' is singularl y silent." Thus at last the based upon well and easily-ascertained facts— onl y impost placed upon individual Free- real question presents itself, and will not suffer that the vul gar belief is very far from being well masons throughout Scotland , we should hav e evadement. The debt exists—who is to pay it? founded. Writing simply as journalists , and little or nothinr- to saw But this is not the Wo answer without scruple, those persons, or without any pretence to previous or future case, as appears from the following sentence their immediate representatives, who incurred it. initiation in Masonic secrets, we believe that a ; quoted from a Past .Master's ' letter :— :'' At the The idea of spreading the debt over a wide society which has so long existed with the last quarterl y communication of the Grand community, and thus making it appear smaller special object of spreading abroad a love of Lodge of Scotland , it was enacted that tlie than il really is, was an ingenious one, but it has philanthropy and a desire lo bene/it unibrtunaie. reg istration and di ploma of entrants shall be failed to deceive the vast majority of working- though well deserving members, of society can- 1 cs. od. each , instead of 8s. as hitherto ; also men Masons throughout the country. Retrench- not but have founded an immense claim on the that on the 24th of June annuall y the contribu- ment may no doubt tlo much , but if Grand respect of the world in these particulars. We tion of one pound sterling must be remitted in Lodge is to start with a clean slate, it can only may perhaps put aside remarkable anecdotes , Mdition to the fee of 5.. for the annual certili- be by the richer members of the Cra ft paying off the staple commodity of which consists in the •¦.•i!e. This has been done with a view to the tlie del.u, assisted by such contributions as pro- manner m which on . the battle-field , and in extinction of the debt of the Grand Lodge and vincial lodges may be in a position voluntaril y other scarcely less probable circumstances, the the application of its surplus revenues to lo subscribe without unduly visiting the sins of mere revelation of brotherhood has unnerved charitable purposes." Now, we lak e leave lo unknown fathers upon equall y unacknowledged the arm of the assailant , and , as a consequence , say that such an impost as this— every penny ol children. We speak in the interests of Free- caused thelifeof agallantsoldierto be spared even which must, in one shape or another, come out masonry itself , and we trust that under the trul y /// extremis. We do not deny the (ruth of thes. of the pockets of individual masons, many ol wise rule of the present Grand Master , oilier evidences in behalf of the all pervading inllu whom are poor, hardworking men colliers , means of extinguishing Grand Podges debt may ence of Freemasonry. But without rejectim weavers, artisans , and so on--must lend not be devised than that which is at present these, we believe that the simp le annals of every onl y to diminish the iniluence of " Grand pressing so unfairl y upon Freemasons in every day life will suffice to prove, if proof were neces- Lodge," but of Freemasonry generally. As a corner of Scotland. —Edinburgh Couranf. sary, that Freemasonry is a vast and beneficent matter of fact, 111 half the villages ol" Scotland , power in the community. especiall y those remote from the cap ital , "Grand That being so, we regret lo find that in Scot Pod ge," is but a myth , or , if something more, SCOT!.AXD. land , at least, the Grand Pod ge and as such, then another name for a g i gantic debt whieh , , Gr.Asnow. - — Thistle and Rose, No. 73.—Tin'.' the Grand Centre or very Mecca , of Free- poor Freemasons, who profit nothing from old anil flourishin g lod ge held their annual masonry, is likel y to lose its hold upon thc processions and banquets , are expected, lo pay, meeting on Tuesday last ; the chair being affections and loyal feelings of the " daughter The first idea of " (irand I .odge '' which presents occupied by G. McDonald. R.W.M., who proceeded to initiate , in his usual carefu l lod ges. That the Grand Lodge is, and has for itself to tlie neophyte is that she is a beneficent manner , three candidates , Messrs. James , some lime been , deep l y, if not hopelessl y, in mother : the second, that instead of like tlie Mel ' ulloch , Alex. Cammeii and Thomas Yule. debt, appears to be undeniable. Indeed, in so pelican , wounding ner own breast to sustain ner The election then took place, when the follow- far as the provincial lodges are concerned , the young, she freel y bleeds her progeny in order to ing brethren were unanimousl y chosen to fill the fact has made itself painfull y and materially clear herself of her 'pecuniary difficulties. respective offices :--Bros. George .McDonald, Iv. U'.M. ; W. Donaldson S. W. ; A. Mc/.eod , apparent. We have not the slig htest dedre to Provincial lod ges are asking; very freel y—and , J.W. ; \Y. Walton , Treas. : Ambrid ge, Sec. ; " J. accuse "Grand Lodge —(we understand that it is as well that the truth should be known- - J. Kay, S. D. ; J. Richardson , j.D. ;, S. Young, in Masonic parlance the definite article is where does the money which we annuall y send Chap lain : W. Gullen , S.S. ; |. Hamblug, |.S. ; seldom, if ever, used)—of over-in dul gence in to Edinburg h go to ? W'e agree with our J. Anisdcn , J eweller ; J. McGregor, Standard- Bearer ; T. Murray, social or ceremonial observances. Wc quite correspondent , " A Past .Master, '' in holding I.G. ; John Kay, Tyler. The W. M. then appointed Pro. Medic as D.M., admit that a vast and powerfu l society such as by •• that whatever work has to be done 'Grand and lire . P-alanline as Ski., the lod ge being that of Freemasonry must have certain well Lod ge " in a purel y business direction , should. resumed in the second degree, Bro. llalket , P.M. defined centres, from which not only the autho- be well and duly paid for. But we cannot hel p ol 102. took ihe chair as Installing Master, when rity but the dignity of the Craft emanates. We thinking, without the least reflecting on last Bro. J ordan , P.M. oi' 73. presented the re-elected Master for obligation , (hereafter a board of do not in any sense desire to accuse "'( .' rand night's proceedings , that if "(Irand Podge '' has Installed Masters was formed, and afterward the Lodge " of neglecting thc interests of Free- lived beyond its income in times past, a circum- Master was regularl y proclaimed in the East, masonry as an above all charitable institution , stance which , if true, clear!)' shoy/s that the true West anil South. The ceremonies were very in favour of mere display and extravagance. and pious objects of Freemasonry have been impressivel y rendered bv Bro. Halket. to whom On tlie contrary, we believe that, especiall y strangel y neglected , it is rather hard dial great praise is due for his carefu l rendering of the ceremony; this being' the first time that the chair under the regime of the present noble Grand innocent working men throug hout Scotland degree has been g iven in the lod ge by tlie Master, the real objects of Masonry are being should be expected to pay the expense of feasts authority of the (irand Lodge of Scotland , the steadily kept before the brotherhood, even per- and ceremonies 111 winch they have nev er ceremony being adopted after a conference haps to a greater extent than has hitherto been partici pated except in the most vaguel y vicarious with tile Grand Podges of England and Ireland. the case. But the question for immediate con- manner. Considering that there are some The newl y-installe d .Master thanked the breth- ren for having thus for the third time placed sideration , and that which is raised by the letter 000 Masons throughout the length and 30, him in that chair, and this lime with reverend of a " Past Master " is , whether the obli gations breadth of Scotland , all paying not onl y their solemnity. A hearty vote of thanks to the of " Grand Lodge," for whatever purpose they own lodge fees but those of " Grand Lodge " Installing Master concluded the business. Pes Amis de la Parfait Union. His reception, DUNBLANE.—On Friday evening a meeting of its goodness. Whether 111 the almost impene- was cordial in the extreme, and will never, so of lodge No. 9, St. , John's, was held in the trable depths of an Australian bush , the deep he informed us be effaced fro m the tablet of Stirling Arms Hotel, here. There was a veiy jung les of an Indian forest, upon the arid plains , large attendance of brethren from Bridge ol of the desert, in the wilds of South America , in his memory. Well done I good Mayor ! we say. Allan, which is in this district. The business the snowy tracts of Siberia , or, in fact, in any Your kindness has .already been communicated consisted principally in affiliating and initiating remote part of the earth, Freemasonry has made to thc lodge to which Bro. Forrest belongs, and members, and in nominating a Deputy Master itself known , and exercised its mystical and is appreciated as it deserves to be by every for the ensuing year—Gilbert Farie, Chemist, kindly influences. It would be a task pleasing member. Oar brother on his way to England Bridge of Allan, being re-elected. This lodge to the writer to prepare from authoritative sources secured an audience with Lord Lyons, the is in a very prosperous condition at present, an account of a few of the many interestincr English consul in Paris, and was treated by that its roll of having received a large accession to incidents associated with the Masonic profession , functionary with great courtesy. Bro. Forrest members during the past year. and would be a graceful tribute to an art with which having narrated his misfortunes, received verv LAUDER .—The centenary of the lodge of royalty has not thought it infra dig. to identif y material assistance in a financial point of view Freemasons at Lauder was celebrated on Friday itself. 'Phe following will , we think , be read from his lordshi p. Such is a Englishman's last, by a large assemblage of members of the with interest by the fraternity at large, and by Masonic experience abroad.—Norwich Argus, craft from various districts. The lodge was the friends and acquaintances of the unfortunate Dec. 7, 1S72. opened in due form in the ball-room of the adventurer:—Bro. A. F. Forrest, who is a Black Bull Hotel : .and after the transaction of member of the Yitruviaii Lodge, No. 8 7, in which pro- business, a procession was formed , travelling recentl y through France and Spain ceeded through the town and passed Thirlstane cr c i r g . , met with a serious mishap, which nearly involved f In the evening, a banquet was held m Castle. the loss of his life. It appears that our brother was the Volunteers' Hall , at which about 150 of the compelled by professional engagements to under- brethren dined together. Bro. Ilinks, of the LINES take a journey with his two sons in a dili gence Black Bull Hotel, was the purveyor. The : i i _.. -1 .. .e .... a. . r' 11" -\ r from Gerona to Pampeluna in Spain , between banquet was presided over- ny me- acting ia. .'.i.a.i. Presented lo the Right Worshipful Distri ct Grand which places many lawless characters are pursuing of Scotland , Bro. Officer, who was supported by Master, B KO . R OHEUT SCOTT, on thc roe of his with impunity their nefarious his Grand Office-bearers , and several influential practices upon travcl- departure from tne Island oj Trinidad for craftsmen. After tlie banquet a ball took place, lersand others. I laving passed the second station ' Europe, Sth November, 18 72 , by BRO. J AMES which was numerousl y 'attended. 'Hie music on the road I rjin Gerona the dili gence was F'KASE :-:. was furnished bv the band of tlie volunteer ¦stopped byanarmed band of C,Mists, and the pas- corps. sengers plundered of everything they possessed. I' ne remonstrances of tne travellers K ESWICK .—Bective Lodge, No. 147. —-A meet- were in vain , You're leaving us now, Right Worshi pful Sir, ing of the above lod ge was held on the olh inst. . and onl y aggravated die case, for the ruffians in To some may appear at first a disaster : at the Keswick Hotel. Bro. Geoige Hayward ihe most cowardl y manner threatened them with of the Cumber 1 nil Podge, No. do. P.M.. violaiice if the;,- did not quiell y submit to the But reilection and patience must show you intend P.G.I. f .-- ., taking the chair m the absence indi gnities to which they were subjected. Bro. To act for your Craft , as a brother and friend. the W.M., supported by Bro. (links. S.W. : Forrest endeavoured io eoneed a large amount Bro. Wood , J.W., and other officers of the of money with which lie had provided himsell Your mission at home (at least so we judge) Bective Lodge. Bro. .Robert Bailey of the Mr personal caucuses during his lour , but was de- Will be an appeal to England's Grand Lodge ; tected in his desi Skiddaw Lodge. No. 1002. was ballotted for gn, for one rascal seized the pro- For assistance to erect cur Temple again , and accepted as a candidate for advancement. perty instantl y and conveyed it to his own nocket. On a site most convenient , within Port of Spain. Bros. T. F. Tay lor (Skiddaw Lodge, 100.:). He [ilea.led hard for a part of ihe sum to assist Pearson (Skiddaw Lod ge, 1002). 1'YMeric him on his way. but to no , John purpose for the Your brothers of Scotia all wish you God's omfret Lodge. 300). and K. Bailey lunderers were loo Gadsby (I' p eager 10 secure every article speed— were then regularly advanced lo the degree ol thev could discover. Deeming silence lo be Who are ruled by Brothers John Tench and Mark Master. Bro. Wood proposed a vote of tlie most pnide-n! course to adopt in getting out James Reid— thanks lo Bro. Hayward , for the very ab'e and of the dilemma he ceased lo p.u ley any further And unattached brothers too, wish you success ; impressive manner in which he performed with the insolent robbers. Bro. Forrest did not That your zeal in our cause may kind Pro- ihe ceremony of advancement. Bro. Hinks estimate ihcgrc.it danger he was in , for one ol vidence bless. seconded the proposition. Pro. Hayward bneil y the band suddenly taking hold of the barrel of a responded : and the newl y advanced brethren gun aimed a terrific blow at our brother 's head. To him who you leave here, m charge of your wishing to return to their homes by the evening The bull end struck Bro. Forrest upon his fore- Hock , The brethren will stand b train , thc lodge was closed ai an early hour. head cutting - a fri g htfu l wound and felling him y him firm as a rock ; many to the .ground. He was thereb y rendered, insen- And a sheep, which has strayed from the fold , sible for a time. 'Phe ruffian offered no further A FREEMASON'S AD VEXTIER In returning amongst us in lod ge you will violence and soon after retired with his comrades. AIUiOAD. behold. Bro. Forrest managed to reach Pampeluna , and ' PKEI ' MASOXUV has, we are glad to sav, been found himsell in a very unenviable position— Circumstances, o'er which I could have no steadil y advancing in the estimation of the with no riunov or friend; excel)! his family. control , world, notwithstanding the opposition it has Pained by (he wound , and perp lexed by events Have disturbed of late my true Masonic soul • from time lo lime received from those he scarcel y 'mew luw to surmount the unacquain- diiiicully But let that descend lo the Capulct's tomb : ted with its princi ples and beauties. There that had. so unexpectedl y overtaken him. Having That idler forgetfulness may be its doom. cannot be the slightest doubt that as the masses been informed of the benevolent character ol become more enli ghtened, the prejudices against the mayor of the town , he determined lo make May thc Great Architect take you under His care thc art will be graduall y removed and full ) app lication to him for advice and assistance. That you meet naught but friends 011 the appreciated.. The benefits the Order has con He went. Jud ge the thrill o! joy he experienced Level or Square ; ferret! upon mankind in general , no one. miles- upon discoverin g that (his official belonged to .May our noble Grand governed by a cynical mind, can call in question. the "' mystic tie. " The result was (hat his Master be pleased with his choice ; Its mora ! doctrines, and charitable tendeneie- newlv-foaud broth er behaved in the most hand- havc, times out of number , been amp ly illustrated some manner possanle by rendering him such That your Trinidad brothers in their hearts may in the innumerable deeds of its member- ; in all pecuniary aid as enabled him to discharge a rejoice purls of the globe. Thc area o " its operations greater part oi the expenses incurred bv his dight Worship ful Master, I bid is indeed great , and is unequalled by 1h.1t ol return to Eng land , besides g iving him words oi you adieu • any other instituti on. Freemasonry, it must !> ¦ goad counsel. Our brother during his tem- Final , perhaps, for my days are but f ew : allowed , has considerabl y modified the suiicniv- a porary r. -.ay in ilia town, was introduced io several .1 soon may be where the wicked from troubling of poor humanity, succoured the disabled and members belong ing to the lod ge of which the cease. unfortunate and iven , g other substantial proofs mayor is a member. The name of the lodge is And where weary souls there may rest in peace.