a Grand Lodge for Scotland, and its members were to be LODGE HISTORIES. fonnd filling some of the highest offices for many years afterwards. Several other interesting items regarding the early days of the Grand Lodge of Scotland are referred CANONGATE KILWINNING, No. 2, SCOTLAND. to in this chapter, but sufficient has already been extracted to prove the position of the Canongate Lodge at the (Continued from p 114.) period. Keverting to the history of the Lodge itsel f, we find meeting of the 15fch October 1736, to which THE fchafc on 3rd December 1735 a visitor, who affirmed he was reference has alread been made, was attended by y a Master Mason, was challenged, bnt refused to undergo delegates from four of the Edinburgh Lodges—Mary's a " tryall " in the same way the other visitors had done. Canongate Kilwinning, Kilwinning Scots Arms, Chapel, The Master accordingly dismissed the " Fellow Crafts and and Leith Kilwinning—and the resnlt of their delibera - Prentices," and proceeded to interrogate the visitor, the tions is set forth in the minutes, of which the following is opinion being that he was neither Fellow Craffc nor Master a summary : In the first place, it was decided the four Mason , npon which the Lodge expressed the view that ho Lodges shonld nofc insist on any precedency, but that the had imposed upon them and considered he was a very Officials should take their place according as they enter , " weak entered Prentice and that was all he could pre- the room." The Clerk of Mary 's Chapel was appointed to , act as Clerk to tho meetings and it was agreed that such tend to. , The minutes of 24th June 1736 record an applica- proposals as were approved of should be communicated tion from three brethren asking to bo separated from the by circular letter to fcho respective Lodges of Scotland— Lodge and formed into a new Lodge afc Leith. The appli- signed by the Masters of the particular Lodges by turns cation was granted , and the new Lodge was regularly —in order to have their approbation. Lodges were to be consecrated and ordained , and thus we see the origin of represented upon the day of election of Grand Master b y fche Leith Kilwinning Lodge, from which " branched off their Master and Wardens, either personally or b proxy. y St. David's, No. 36 on the roll of the Grand Lodge of Mary's Chapel was appointed as the place of election of Scotland." At the meeting of 27fch December 1736 many Grand Master, who would there name his Depufcy and distinguished Masons were present, among them John Wardens. We thus see that particular care was taken in third Earl of Kintore who was Grand Master of Scotland those early days to prevent any thing like jealousy, or undue , in 1738 and of England in 1740. This brother was ap- preference, among the four Lodges taking the loading , y Grand Master St. Clair one of the Grand part in this important work and brethren of to-day pointed b , will The Grand Master full y recognise tho benefit of the course adop Wardens at this same meeting. ted. On afc this time, at ono of 3rd November following Canongate Kilwinning Lodge presided at several of the meetings which (3rd January 1737) the Ri ht Hon. the Lord Drum- took into consideration the method proposed for bring g ing more one of fche Lords of Session , was admitted, while about a Grand Master, and were unanimously of opinion , among the visitors was the Earl of Kintore, now described til-it Bro. William Sinclair of Roslino was the most worthy person , and " recommended to the Brotherhood his interest as Master of the Lodge at Aberdeen. in a very earnest manner. Four brethren were also The minutes of this period abound in items of general interest, and from their perusal we may derive some opinion named as deserving of the principal offices of the Grand of the state of affairs at the time. The fees were reduced Lodge which was to be formed , and other details were j , settled. as also the penalty for non-attendance, and in regard to this latter it was resolved that no excuse, save absence On 22nd November Win. St. Clair was raised to the from the dom shonld be accepted as valid. The third degree in the Lodge, and the members at once raised king , meetings were generally attended b distinguished Crafts- him to tho dignity of its Master, he, together with the y men, and it is evident that the Lodge was regarded as one acting Wardens, signing the minutes of tho meeting at of the foremost of the time those on the spot- wnich he was raised. This William St. Clair was a sort of , both by as well as b hereditary Gran d Master, patron , protector or jud y those from a distance. Its membership was ge of continuousl augmented b Scottish Masons, and afc a meeting on 30th November y y the admission of men of dis- a tinction and from the details before ns we may regard the resignation of his office was read , bv which St. Clair trans- , period as one of great prosperity for the Lodge. ferred the honour of the appointment to whomsoever the brethren should be pleased to elect to tho high office. It (To be continued.) was decided thia revocation should be recorded in the books to be kept in the Grand Lodge of Scotland, and then the wethren proceeded to the election of a Grand Master. In MASONIC TOLERATION. consideration of his noble and ancient family, and for zeal the he himself had shown for the good and prosperit is a great deal of sacred truth l ing at the no y of THERE y Craft, the brethren thought fchey could not confer fche foundation of Freemasonry, which pervades every &" nonour upon any brother better qualified or more bone, every sinew, and every blood-vessel of its constitution Properly entitled than this Bro. St. Clair, and he was and its organization. It expresses itself in the words of the ecordingly by unanimous voice elected, and was snhse- Masonic regulation, which all men are required to adhere ti ] , y p aced in fche chair, " installed , saluted , homaged, to, and that truth is Toleration. Here each of us holds J Wledged " aS Grand land ° Mastcr Mas0n of a11 Scot' his own religion ; here each of us tolerates the rel igion of bis brethren. We come together not to propagate our own oo tacts as set out conclusively prove that fche Lod creeds, but to meet those who are our equals J n ge \ , and to make ongate Kilwinning took the initiative in the erection of each other feel that there are good moral qualities, and high virtues, nnd Miiners to he remembered nnd respected among (Translated).—" This Craft came into England as I you nil men and all creeds. To my mind , sir, away back in that say." The reader will observe in fche first place that in far past, ono hundred nnd sixty years ago—I clo not know tho upper line the letter z stands for say : and secon d, the bnt moio—for I am not to be bounded and limited by any phrase " as I you say " is a puzzle. I do not understand it. of these common periods of time in my belief of the anti- I got hold of a book called " English Past and Present," quity of the breadth or spiritual character of Freemasonry by Archbishop Richard Chenevix Trench. It contains a —hut away back ns far ns wo know it in onr English course of lectures on the evolution of tho English language history, thc element which gave vitality to Masonry, the and the first lecture opens thus :— element whieh erratcd brotherhood among its members, the " A very slight acquaintance with tho history of onr own language element which gave fat-en and impetus, and sent it forward will teach us that the speech of Chaucer's age is nofc the speech of as the great pioneer of libert y throughout all the world , to Sl*" ?!t (>n 's—thafc thero is a great difference between the language nnd the under Elizabeth nnd that under Charles tho First, between that raise the oppressed , to break 4he bonds , proclaim iu'der Charles tlie First and Charles the Second, between Charles brotherhood of man—aye, tho equality of the races—was tho Second ancl Queen Anno—that considerable changes had taken that same clause thafc we should tolerate the religion that placo butween the beginning and the middle of tho last century, our brothers professed ; and that , while we claimed thc and thab Johnson aud Fielding did not writo altogether as we do individual and independent right to hold our own creed, we now." should give our brother the equal right to hold his creed When I first got hold of fche Masonic poem, I was sur- and worship his God in tho same purity and with the same prised to see the great; difference in the English language independence that we claim for ourselves. Wo started between now and then ; bufc if any of my moderately in- thero, nnd that spirit spread throughout the world ; and formed readers should take up for the first timo tho whenever you will point to me the religious persecution Chronicle written by King Alfred, in or about 901, he would rlnring the history of the Masonic organization—and there probably doubt the possibility that the language used by has been many such—I will show you that ifc was born of tho Masonic poet about the year 1450, or so, could havo bigotry and intolerance. Tho church led in the persecution , descended from the language used by Alfred the Great and it was liberty and independence and religions toleration in 001 : he not only could nofc understand one word oufc of thafc resisted. fifty or more, hut he would not know what half of the I remember the time, since T have beon a Mason , when letters in the book stood for. In a former paper I stated there was hardly a country in Europe whero Masonry was that I counted in one 100 lines one hundred times the not under the ban, where it was not oppressed, whore it was letter z in King Alfred's Chronicle. On further examina. not attacked ; and yet now, throughout tho wholo broad tion I found thafc neither g nor G could be found in the expanse, from Siberia to the Atlantic, from tho Atlantic to said Chronicle. Ifc is evident, therefore, thafc the letter z the North Pole, and from the North Pole to the Pacific, then st°°" aa well as the letter " g," are both found therein. estimate as to the respective periods when the two MSS. in and must therefore have frequently yielded to temptations question weie written. Of course other peculiarities must of other fellows, it naturally caused rows and fights among be noted , and if there is no lensonahle room to doubt that the brethren ; it was therefore prohibited to keep concu- neither author nor tho scribe purposely made the Cooke MS. bines, "for the discord that might fall amongst them." The appo*11' older than it. reall y is, the question will be settled. poet's code of laws must therefore have existed before tbe I will now consider the qnestion from another standpoint. code fchafc was copied by the author of the Cooke MS. The poet referred to an " old boko " for evidence of his I may hen* add , that m 1387 a religions service was Euclid story, and abont tho Athelstan story all the reason instituted in Switzerland io commemorate the patriotism he gave for its truth wa: , '* »s y jinv say." Now suppose of William Tell , and in the next year a chapel was built that phrase stood for our phrase, " Tradition informs us," ou the spot where Tell landed. In the 15th centnry the ifc would then bo a question as to whether that tradition did well known William Tell story found its way into a really exist before the poet became a Mason. That such chronicle, which story was repeated afterwards in another inventions could he palmed off on Masons as old traditions, chronicle, and of course every one believed in tho Tell could be proved from the tradition (so-called) of the Masonry story. But in the end of the 16fch century a book and Grand Mastership of the Saints John, and from fche was printed in which the William Tell story was story of Hiram Abif's monument, both of which inventions denied. Another and another book subsequently came were palmed off on Masons in the 19th century, and what out which disputed the Toll story. This enraged conld be done in the 19fch century could havo been done in the Switzerlanders so much that they ordered ono of the 15th century too. But, nevertheless, ifc is possible that, these books to ho burned by the hangman. This like other learned Masons, Bro. Speth may sincerely believe burning argument silenced for a time all doubters, nntil that the Athelstan story is not only possible, bnt. also highly Voltaire came out against the Toll story, which sot tho probable. The author of the Cooke MS. did not, however, world a-blaze, and enough books to fill a library has since insinuate that his new stories about Masonry were tradi- then been printed upon the William Tell question. But tions, bufc, on tho contrary, bo pretended to havo found all only within a week I have seen in the newspapers that the his stories either in the Bible, the Father of History, the authorities of Switzerland ordered that the William Tell Polycronycon , and in other works ho named. He tells us story should be wiped out from their school books, and that David began to build the Temple, that he loved I beg respectively to advise the Grand Lodge of England Masons and gave them charges, that Saint; Alban loved to imitate the Switzerland authorities bv wiping out also Masons, and gave them charges and increased their pay, from its " school books " all allusion to pre-1717 Grand and other stories, " many more." Now our good Brother Masters, fco fche antiquity of Speculative Masonry, to tho Speth should havo tried to find out whether tho said stories antiquity of Masonic degrees , and all the fables that havo could be found in the Bible or in the Chronicles he (fche beon palmed off upon Masonry from f irst io last. author of the Cooke MS.) referred to. This, however, Bro. BOSTON , U.S., 22nd August 1890. Speth did nofc do, but contented himself with inferring this, and inferring thafc, and fchen jumped to the conclusion (if I understand rightly) that the Athelstan legend may be hue, and that the legend may have existed before the time of Athelstan, and that tho Charges in the Cooke MS. wero IONIC HALL'S DECORATION. copied from an older Code than the Charges found in the Eegius MS. or old poem. And now jusfc read Bro. Spefch's THE completion and presentation of tho symbolic own words. He says :— decorations of Ionic Hall, Masonic Temple, Phila- hia to the R.W. Grand Lod "If my arguments thus far have obtained fche concurrence of the delp , ge of Pennsylvania, makes reader, he will be by this time prepared for my next assertion, viz., it appropriate to refer at this time to the artistic and that the second portion of the Add. MS. 23198 [which is a new Masonic character of these decorations, and their value to name for the Cooke MS.] ia neither more nor less than ' the Boke of the Craft. Chargys ' itself. Ifc agrees with the description contained in the Eighteen months ago, through the liberalit bod y of Bro. y of the document, it conforms in every particular to what we Wm. J. Kel ly, Egyptian Hall was decorated should expect such a manuscript to be, it is curt , business.like, to fche , and now, point; no portion of ifc is missing in tho subsequent old Manuscript through the enterprise of the Art Association, and the Constitntions, and finally, the most natura l course for tho author to generosity of its members, a kindred work has been pursue was to make nse of ' the Boke of Chargys.' I do nofc wish to performed for Ionic Hall. asfert that this MS. is the original book or a copy of it, faithful in Although so apparently different in their architectural ovory particular, or even very much older than the first portion of the manuscri pt. It is probably nofc moro than 50 or 60 years earlier characteristics, the Ionic and Egyptian styles aro closely than the author 's time ; but I do affirm that it was evidently the book related. Both were derived from the same region of in uso among tho Masons of some particular part of tho Kingdom country, and the same peoples. Egyptian architecture vvas when and where our author was associating wifch them. And further the oldest, but the Doric and the Ionic were its descendants than this , it is undoubtedly tho purest, least altered copy of these —first the Doric, then the Ionic. All came out of the Constitntions thafc has at jpreseufc come down to ns, and therefore fche most valuable, far exceeding in intrinsic value the metrical version of Orient—the seat of the " first families," the first civilization , it preserved to us in the Begins MS., becanse less altered by poetical fche first religion. We always must look to the East for license. With two exceptions I believe it to be iu all probability the light. exact counterpart of the first original ' Constitutions.' These aro, We may readily trace the paternity of Ionic architecture first , the outer , garb of language, wbich say between tho 12th and through its columns. These are li ht and graceful 15th centuries altered very considerabl y; aud secondly, it is possible g , and that the original version began with King Athelstan , and that the have been ap bly compared, from the time of Vitruvius, to legend of Euclid represents the first of a long aeries of embellish- the figure of woman, while the Doric columns, more stately ments applied through the ages to the laws of the Craft." and heavy, have been compared to fche form of man. Heaviest of all were the E A.nd now, wifch all due respect to my friend Bro. Speth gyptian columns, which became , li hter in the Doric I will give here one reason wh y I believe that tho code of g , and still lighter in the Ionic. But laws which existed at fcho time of the poet were older than the Egyptian column , massive and stately, was tbe parent the laws or Charges in the Cooke MS. Tho seventh of both. Ionic architecture is a Grecian refinement on point in the poem reads thus :—¦ tho architecture of Egypfc , Nineveh and Persopolis. Ionic architecture had its origin in Ionia, Asia Minor— " Thon shalt nob by thy Master's wife lie, as its name implies, " Nor by thy fellows in no manner wine, and both the country and fche art wero " Lest the Craft would tbe despise, named in honour of King Ion. Ionia was peopled by " Nor by thy fellow's concubine, emigrants from Greece, and became famous in ancient "No more than thon woldst he did by thine." times not only for its architecture, but also for its con- And here is tho seventh point in the Cooke MS. :— federation or league of twelve cities, which were centres of civilization and art. " Tho 7th Point—That ho covet not tho wife, nor the daughter Tho two most famous temples constructed by tho Ionians of bis master, neither of his in the Ionic style, were the world-renowned Temple of fellows, bufc if it be in marria ge, Diana at Ephesus, and thc Temple of Apollo near Miletus nor hold concubines, —tho two matchless shrines of Asia. Indeed , Vitruvius for discord thafc mi ght fall docs not hesitate to say thafc Ionic architecture was invented se amongst atthem. " me ems that to be applied specially to fcho construction of the Temple ° f irst, or when the poet wrote his of Diana. po ^the "*' keeping of concubines was tolerated among The Ionians received their civilization and art from Masons, but as concubines are not apt to be over scrupulous, Egypt- and the neighbouring East, through the Phoanicians, who were the carriers of the ails and sciences of the East, along and throngh the Mediterranean , to the West. Those WHY DO THEY LEAVE ITS ? enterprising sailors, the Phoenicians, went even beyond the riTEIS question is one which is often asked : why do Pillars of Hercules, at the Straits of Gibraltar, and to then: _l_ many, who are, to all appearance, worth y and well wo owe both the uiseovei y of the polarity of the magnetic ¦ 'nidified , full away from active connection with the need 'e and numerous inventions in art aud navigation , bVaternity ? Why do they either withdraw from member- besides discoveries of then unknown lands. Thoy carried shi p, or grow so careless and indifferent that thoy suffer tho al phabet , derived from the Egyptian hieroglyphics, to themselves to be unaffiliated , rather than pay a small Greece. Wherever their ships ploughed tlio seas, there amount demanded of them for Lodge dues ? No doubt followed the impulse of progress, tbe clissom-nation of ideas, various reasons can be assigned for conduct which must and an advance in all of the arts of life. seem to every true Mason so senseless and improper. AU The Ionic architecture of Ionic Hall is perfect;. When men are nofc actuated by the same motives, but the Bro. James H. Windrim, tho architect of tho Masonic downward course generally takes the same direction. Temple, designed it, and superintended its construction, First, the brother grows careless and irregular in his he left nothing to be added bufc the colour decoration. attendance at Lodge. Tear after year his visits, like those Thafc has now been designed and executed by tho deft skill of the angels, become fewer and further between. What- of Bro. George Herzog. ever zeal he may have had, when he first saw the light, No interior of an edifice is complete until ifc receives the gradually cools and abates ; he ceases fco take any interest finishing touches from the hands of the painter. Colour in Masonic matters, and by and by he says unto himself: adds grace and beanty to every architectural design. The " What profit is this institution to me ? Why shonld I pay Gothic architects introduced painted windows to add glory for that, from which I derive no benefit ?" As a natural to their work, but tbe Grecian architects applied the brush result of such a state of things, he either severs his of the artist to their walls and statuaiy. The Parthenon connection with the Fraternity or quietly submits to tho at Athens was nofc a cold, white miracle of beauty, but penalty of unaffiliation. glowed with gold and colour. There is a refinement in Some of these seceders, both voluntary and involuntary, colour which nothing else can give, and tho harmony of its havo never been properly prepared in their hearts to tones and its graceful effects emphasise all purely struc- become Masons, and are therefore totally unable fco com- tural ornamentation. prehend and appreciate the lofty and generous motives No Brother, aud no aitist, who views Ionic Hall, can do which actuate the true and faithful Craftsman. But we so without the largest measure of admiration of its archi- no nofc believe that all those who allow themselves to grow tectural and decorative beauty. The carpet, the furniture, cold and indifferent belong to this dull and selfish class, and the walls, the ceiling, are all in harmony, and each emulates we believe thafc a great number of those who leave our in elegance the others. communion could and would discern and admire the hidden We should not conclude without referring to the superb beauties of our Royal Art if those beauties were more fully symbolic decorations of the ceiling of Ionic Hall. The and clearly unfolded to them. We believe there are many main fi guration consists of tho Signs of the Zodiac, in fche who fall ; off because they have not received that light, blaze of the rays of the sun. These signs are of remote knowledge, and instruction which they ought to have antiquity. Assyrian cylinders indicate for fchem an received, and which it is the duty of their Lodges to impart antiquity of at least four thousand years. Thero is at the to them. present time in the British Museum a Chaldean planisphere, And by light and knowledge we mean something more inscribed with the names of the twelve months and their than a mere committing of fche ritual and the lectures to governing signs, only a part of which, however, are now memory. We mean such an acquaintance with the history distinct, which is the most ancient Zodiacal representation and literature of the Craffc as will enable the sincere seeker known. The term, zodiac, is derived from Zodiou, after truth to understand and appreciate tbe great and signif ying " a little animal." The ancients divided fche noble ends which Freemasonry aims at, the broad and circle of the heavens into three hundred and sixty degrees, tolerant views of the men and things which admonishes its and these they subdivided into twelve segments of thirty members to entertain and act on, and tbe pure and degrees each, to each one of which segments they gave the generous sentiments which it endeavours to implant in name of an animal, as the ram, the bull, the scorpion, &c, fcheir minds and hearts. to denote the starry worlds embraced in their boundaries. To bestow this instructiou and to tram up the new-made Each of these heavenly animals hacl its sign , and all of these brother in the way he should go, is the bounden duty of signs decorate the ceiling of Ionic Hall. Through the the rulers of the Craf t—of Masters, Past Masters and various zodiacal signs the sun made his annual progress. Wardens especially—but how are they to play their part His pathway the Chinese called the " yellow road." effectually unless they themselves possess the requisite All the symbolical significance of the Zodiacal signs has information ? And in the next place, how are they to relation to the Sun. Here, again, we trace a similarity acquire that information, unless they have access to the between Egyptian Hall and Ionic HaU, as both are works of the best Masonic writers ? If they are rich, they now symbolically decorated. Everything in both halls can of course purchase the books they need, and if they points to the sun. So every thing in Freemasonry points happen to live in one of our great cities, the large Masonic to the sun. Herein consists the appropriateness of this and other libraries which exist there will in all probability decoration , and its instruefciveness to Freemasons. be of material assistance to them. In conclusion we would remark, that our mediasval But a great many Masters, Past Masters and Wardens, Brethren who were the builders of the great Cathedrals of and studiously inclined brethren, are not rich, and do not Great Britain and the Continent, were well aware of the live in great cities, and consequently have not access to a symbolic significance of the signs of the zodiac, and often wide range of Masonic literature. In order to enable carved them over the portals of their temples. Notre Officers and members so situated to discharge their duties Dame, Paris, has the twelve signs, as have also the Cathe- towards the younger and less informed brethren faithfully drals of Amiens, Rheims, and Sens, and St. Marks, and efficiently, Lodges should use every endeavour to Venice ; while Cologne Cathedral perserves them in fresco. establish libraries, containing as far as possible those In England, also, they may be found, at Sfc. Margaret's, works which throw light on the history and objects of York, and Iffly, Oxfordshire. Freemasonry. A library, once established, would remain The builders of the Gothic Cathedrals frequentl y painted for the use of a succession of Masters for years. In New the zodiacal emblems on their great Roso windows, where York City the Craft havo the advantages of the Grand they may be seen to-day, an evidence of the " survival of Lodge Library and Reading Room, which is open afternoon the fittest " of the symbolic decorations of our operative and evening.—Neio York Dispatch. Brethren of four thousand years ago. The Freemasons of Pennsylvania have now more reason than ever to point with pride to their Masonic Temple. o HOILOWAY 'S OISI'JIKNT ASD PILLS.—Theso world-renowned remedies Through the efforts of the Art Association, it is becoming confidently recommended to nvners, na\ /les, and all who havo to worK niw * ground , or whero noxious atmospheres oxist. Tho minuto particles <"'f coi11 beautified in the highest degree, and nothing is added the lung'; metal which permeate the air in such places tend to block np ' JI; simply for effect, bufc all the decoration addresses fche mind, air-tubes, giving rise to bronchitis, asthma ancl palpitation of tho heart. ¦¦ Holloway's reinudies will be found a safe and easily used medicament, tor through tho eye.—Keystone. penetrating properties ot tho Ointment relieve tho local congestions anil. mildly laxative effects of tho Pills canso the liver to act freely, and the nrau to become unembarrassed. By early resort to these remedies many a sen illness may bo averted, F^cl soundness of health ma'n'-'ned. MASONIO LIGHT AND TRUTH. NOTICE OF MEETINGS. fBIHERE is to be found no greater field for active thought J_ and work than in Masonry. The brightness of her SOUTHWELL LODGE, No. 1405. deeds can never be dimmed by any investigation. Hei' ^jPHE members assembled in considerable numbers at the Masonio code of ethics has taught man to be noble, true, and X. Hall, Nottingham, ou Friday, tho 5th inst., to assist at the in- faithful, has assisted in driving superstition from the minds stallation of Bro. John Severn. Among the many visitors present of mon , has closed the doors of immorality and vice, and were :—Tho Eight Worshipfu l Bro. Eev. F. V. Bussell, M.A., Deputy tho avenues of intellectual freedom. Her enemies Provincial Grand Master, Bros. Spalding P.G.J.W. , Dr. Hatherley P.G. opened Secretary, Stnbba Assistant P.G. Secretary, and «averal W. Masters are slanderers and bigots, her friends aro those who love and Past Masters of the Province. The ceremony of installation the human family, tjnlike other Institutions which havo was performed by Bro. A. T. Mitchell P.P.G.D.C. P.P.G.S.D. The enslaved their worshippers, the teachings of Freemasonry Worshipful Master invested hia Officers, as follow :—Bros. G. S. have always tended to render man moro independent, to Green I.P.M., Edwin Clarke S.W., H. Gibbings J.W., Alderman cultivate a broader manhood and develope a deeper Blackburn Treasurer, H. Clarke Secretary, Cooper James S.D., J. S. Farr J.D., G. W. Downing D.G., G. Esses Organist, A. W. Adis I.G., intellectuality. Sho has never enslaved a human being, H. Heath and T. Smith Stewards, 0. H. Benbara Tyler. The I.P.M. but has laboured for man's prosperity in every relation of Bro. G. S. Green was presented by the Lodge with a very handsome human existence. Masonry is light, the light of scientific Past Master's jewef Immediately after closing the Lodge the thought, the light that man needs for a successful ¦guide, brethren sat down to a banquet, prepared by Mrs. Simpson, the and in greafc measure thafc ho may enjoy fche full fruition of Stewardess of the hall. a well-spent life, ancl some results of a happy destiny. Ifc SACKVILLE LODGE No. 1619] denies every mythological and superstitious idea of man's , creation , existence, and destiny, but with impressive THE installation meeting took place on Tuesday, 2nd inat., when Bro. W. H. Browne (Three Bridges) was ably installed in hia ceremony acknowledges God, the Creator of all things, and office by the outgoing Master, Bro. W. George Mitchell. The Officers solemnly recognises our dependence upon Him. selected were Bros. G. Wilson S.W., F. J. Budd-Budd J.W., E. A. Masonry is truth. We are taught " that truth is a divine Head Treasurer, A. M. Betohley Secretary, G. Mitchell I.P.M., W. attribute," yet, like other virtues, is within the reach of Hosken D.C, T. Smith S.D., A. Eoberts J.D., R. G. Payne I.G., Jas. man, and may be appropriated to his use. It is sometimes Pickard Steward, S. R. Schofiel d Organist, J. Chitty Tyler. A splendid installation banquet was provided by host Underwood , afc difficult to distinguish it in these days of tinsel and gloss, the Crown Hotel. The market-room had been prettily decorated bnt upon this rock we profess to build Masonic character. with coloured panels of bunting, and the tables were tastefully laid Masonic light cannot illuminate that which is false. When out. The Worshipful Master (Bro. W. H. Brown) presided , and the in the creation God commanded " Let there be light," and members of the Lodge present included Bros. Anscombe, Freeman, the light was given, it served to make truth visible, the Clows, Mitchell, Woolgar, Smith, Betohly, Calway, Head, T. Mitchell, Jaker, Roberts, Lark, Glover, Budd-Budd , Payne, Schofield , Gale, truths of creation. The analogy is plain. When first we Cooper, Wood, R. White ; and the Visitors—Bros. Bligh, Seeks, opened our eyes we learned that Masonic light was given Roberts, Maser, Syckelmoore, Cantle, Harker, Gcdfroe, Gunwell , to read the " Word of Truth," that should prove a lamp to Tanner, Wilson, Sturgeon, Fits-mauriee, Broad , Hudson and Wright. our feet. The usual toast list was gone through, aud an excellent programme He who thinks that he has accomplished all there is fco of music, sustained by Bros. R. H. Davis, G. H. Cantle, T. H. Roberts, W. Syckelmoore, N. Gunnwell J. G. Lark and others was provided . be learned in the entire field of intellectual and moral , , teaching of Fieemasonry deceives himself. The best educated among us has gained but a superficial view, PORTSMOUTH TEMPERANCE LODGE, No. 2068. while he THE monthly meeting was held on Monday, the 16fch ult., at the who has learned the simplest lessons taught by Soldiers' Institute, High Street, when there was a very large the tenacity of the acacia, has linked his soul to the asE3mb!y of brethren, including Bros. P. H. Emanuel W.M., G. Infinite, and built a temple therein whose corner-stone is Miller I.P.M., G. Williams S.W., E. R. Fisher J.W., J. Palmer P.M. taken fro m the quarries of .Eternal Truth, and whose P.P.G. Steward Treasurer, G. Boyd Secretary, W. Porter S.D., J. timbers are stronger than the Cedars of Lebanon. Making J.D., W. Merrifield Organist, T. H. Biggs I.G., II. Boyce and A. Guy Stewards, T. Tufnell P.M. P.A.G.P. , Captain E. Haldane Masonry is the religion of education under forms and cere- P.M. P.P.G.J.D. Monmouthshire, J. H. Wiudrura P.D.G. Reg. Hong monies. It pays homage to no other system, and, because Kong and South China, T. Batchelor P.M., J. Gouldsworbh P.M., J. of its independence, it has life. Cuaudler, W. J. Over, H. King, A. II . Conway, W. 15. Freaks, A. D. If education has no religious tendency, then is onr Miller, 0. Lacey, G. Rayment , A. Grigaby, W. Moid'au , II. G. I'ithor, civilisation a failure W. V. Lane, F. Rycroft , H. Sheppard , C. H. Hoper, J. E. Allen , , and all instruction goes for nought. Bil Better for man to T. H. Brown , G. VV. es. VV. W. Conk , G. Reading, W. Ccote, J. H. remain iu slavery and degradation than Martin , T. L uigmaid , H. Stanton , J. Guy, J. Prior, G. S. VVooclthorpe , to uso the forces of education which result in nothing bat VV. Robinson , G. C. Williams , T. Mycin , G. 11. Freake, 0. Morris, G. barren hopes aud fruitless endeavour. Happily, wo Woollett , G. Cvouin, W. Andrews, G. Grossmith , W. E. Green, C. experience a different result. The forces of education have Fontaine and others. Tho Lodge was opened , and the uiinutoa elevated man to the moral and intellectual being of to-day. of tho last regular meeting woro rsad and confirmed. A Among letter was read from Mias Robinson , Honorary Superintendent these forces we recognise Masonic knowledge, of the Soldiers' J'istitnte, intimating that the rooms occu- which has partici pated in this gieafc work, until now we pied by the Lodge would be required , and asking them to fiud the test of true Masonic character applied to the leave at Christmas, or before the end of September if possible. highest type of developed manhood. Unmasonic conduct After a lengthened discussion a notice of motion was given by Bro. must, therefore, be the resultant operation of an impure Wiudrum P.M., and secended by Bro. H. Sheppard—" In accordance mind, with Rule 167, Book of Cous'itntious, and signed by eight members, a soul devoid of true manhood, and influenced by to the effect that the Worshipful Muster should convene a spacial unholy desires and passions.—Exchange. meeting relative to tho removal of the Lodge to other suitable premises," the Worshi pfrl Master promisrd to call a meeting the following week, and a Committee was formed to visit other buildings in tho borough, and report at the special meeting the most desirable CORRESPONDENC E. placo for the Li Jge to be held. A circular was read from Bro. G. F. Lancaster P.M. P.P.G.Reg. Prov. A.G. Sec, Hon. Secretary of the Hampshire and Islo of Wight Masonic Educational and Benevolent THE ANTIQUITY OF Institution , announcing that tho annual festival would take place iu MASONIC DEGREES. December, and asking for a Steward to bo appointed. On the To the Editor of the FREEMASON 'S CnRONiCLE. proposition of Bro. Ilaldaue, P.M., seconded by Bro. E. R. Fisher J.W., tho W.M. was elected to represent the Lodge on that . R Slu AND B ROTHER ,—In your last issne there is an article lf T1 i ;casion. Tho Worshi pful Master said he was very "ne n wLluh J egress my belief that it is tbe wish of Bro. Jacob pleased to see \ ortonf < j such a gathoiing that evening, and he felt sure that Bro. Tufnell - " to baae his conclusions in all cases upon the best evidence " UlUi la nr«.».r.»..l.l_ >> appreciate tho attendance as they had '"' ¦ '^" • " ¦ 'JIU. wonld also ; he took it that . had como to bid him God-spocd upon his leaving tho town. laoP*Di D i however, 1 mnst now qualif y, as he again trots they tIl ,p, ,, ° out Bro. Tufnell who was the original founder of tho Lodgj .? ~ - 'alifcat iou s of 1738, by way of invalidating the precise test-mony , , had done a ,Ul)t l ' for its prosperity , and in feat no Grand Lodge Minutes ot A.D. 1725. great deal , , he was oue of the mainstays r co it. Bro. Tufi.e'1 waa about to leave them , not in sp irit , he felt ... . - Ander8rm vvas uot present iu Grand Lodgo when O.li. XIIE. iHiile sure, bat in peison, and he (ihe VV.M.) proposed that the ' epealed (1725) , nor, if he had boon , would his recollection of the ee •ollowing address bo s^ned by tlio W.M., Senior and Junior tl,nSi' 173S b of aDy VillU8 at u11 cora f utl with the in-u] * ' ' ° P "' <«it.rv Trcasnier and S .ero U.ry, - e in the G.L.'" Minutes at the time by the Grand Secretary. Wardens, , eogius cd, aud presented to Cor Bro. Tufnell, aud that the samo be entered upon the minutes : " To * , ." 'c!«aioc , us it seems to me that no good purpose will be served y llr ful Bro, T. Tufnell P.M. Prov. Assistant Grand Pursoi. " iltion of the controversy between Bro. Norton and myself Worship I boB i '" , Sir aud Brother —We S> therefore, to retire from it accordingly. wit :—Dear , , tho Officers and Members of the Portsmouth Temperance Lodge, No. 206S, having learnt that you are Yours fraternally, I about to leavo the ancient tow n of Portsmouth , desire to express onr «,}, Q . , " ' B. F. G OULD I h appreciation of the valuable services which <"& September . tii g you have rendered to 18U0. I Fn-envasoury as founder of thia Lodge, aud by the unvary ing aud gone. rous support which yon have accorded it. We feel that the prosperity of the retiring W.M., assisted by Bro. John Lane P.M. P.P.G. Registrar, the Lodgo has been materially promoted by you. While we shall n'grot and the Board of installed Masters included Bros. John Hodge P.P.G.T., to lose you from our midst, we trust that the change whioh you aro F. S. Hex, Jordan Lodge, 1102, R. D. Renwick W.M., VV. Taylor about to make will prove advantageous to you, and that the blessing P.G.D.C, J. Salter, and VV. Wakeham P.P.G. Standard Bearer P.M.' T , s of T.G.A.O.T.U. will rest upon you and your family. Yours faith- St. John's Lodge, i\o. 32S, VV. J. Way VV.M. Hanley Lodge fully and fraternally." (Here follow tho signatures.) B.-o. Miller 797, R. Light VV .M. Torbay Lodge 1358 , and Jchn T. James W.M. I.P.M. seconded , and it was carried amidst applaueo. Bro. Tufnell Lod ge True Love and Unity 2 IS. The Board of Installed Masters expressed his thanks to tho Worshi pfnl Master and Brethren , and having been closed , tha W.M. appointed and invested his Officers , as assured them ho would always take an interest iu what lie considered follow :-Bros. Thos. H. Wills I.P.M., Jno. Chapman P.M. P. P.G.D. his child. He hoped it would continue to be prosperous and bo an S. VV., S. Wills J.W., F. S. Hex P.M. Chaplain , John Lane P.M. P.P.G . ornament to tho Craft and the Province in particular. Threo Rflg. Treasurer, T. U. Wills P.M. Secretary, VV. Hersoy S.D., VV. candidates were proposed for initiation , " Hearty good wishes " Winget J.D.. Jno. Dodgo P.M. P.P.G.T. D.C, E. J. Pratt Organist, being accorded from the visitors, and the Lod ga* was closed. Geo. West I.G., J. Risdon S.S., J. D. Beer J.S., and J. E. Newton The brethren then adjourned to the Lecture Hall , where Tyler. Bro. John Lane was the Charity Steward and Repre- Bro. Tufnell entertained them at a banquet prior to his sentative on Committee of Petitions. Bro. VV. Thomas, of Lodge departure from Portsmouth. He occupied tho chair, and was sup- Sincerity, No. 18'J , Stouehnune, having been elected a joining member, ported on his right by Bros. P. H. Emanuel W.M., and Captain a letter was read fro m Bro. VV. J. Hughan P.M. 131 P.G.D. (Eng.), Haldane P.M., and on his loft were Bros. Miller I.P.M. and T. Bache- regretting that the state of his health prevented his attending, being lor P.M. After justice had been done to tho repast , apologies were away for a change of air, and expressing his high senie of the read from Brew. A. S. Emannel , J.P., P.M., J. Bridlo and G. L. Green. admirable manner in whioh the I.P.M. had discharged his duties, The Chairu> m gave the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts, which wore and conveying his assurance that the newly-installed W.M. was iu duly honoured. Bro. Miller proposed the toast of tho Provincial every way qualified for that onerous and honourable position , and Grand Master, Deputy P/ovincial Grand Master, and Provincial also expressing his appreciation of Bro. Taylor's career aa a Free- Grand Officers Present and Past. Bro. Tufnell P.A.G.P. responded. mason, both in regard to ritual and literature. An apology for non. Bro. P. H. Emanuel W.M. said he had tho honour ot proposing what attendance was also received from Bro. R. F. Gould P.G.D. (Eng.) should be considered the toast of the evening. It was that of Among the visitors were Bros. F. J. VV. Crowe J.W. and Organist 2189 Bro. Tafnell. He felt convinced that only to mention that name to Ashbnrtou, H. tt. Bear J.D., Dr. Pitb Palmer, and G. Burt Ty ler the Portsmouth Temperance Lodge would aronso the enthusiasm 328 St. Johns, VV. Thomas 189 Sincerity, and F. T. Hyne 1341 Bro. Tufnell deserved. It was about eight years ago ho took it into United Service. The annual banqnefc followed, in the Banqueting his head that such a Lodge as their.-* was wanted, and it wns not Hall beneath, which was specially decorated for the occasion with until abont sis years ago it arrived at a successful issue. Afc the flags and shrubs, Bro. W. J. Nosworthy providing a handsome time of its consecration Bro. Tufnell was on duty for tho Soldiers' repast. The usual Loyal aud Masonio tonsts wore duly honoured , Institute in Egypt, and, though not present, ho was with them in and a pleasing evening spent, the musical arrangements being under thought. He had done a great deal for tho Lodge, and when tho the direction of Bro. E. J. Pratt Organist. brethren looked around their pretty Lodge Room they had to thank Bro. Tufnell for his generous gifts, llo had known Bro. Tufnell for Camdon Lodge of Instruction, No. 704.—The usual some years, and all who were so fortunate had fonnd him true, honest, weekly meeting was held at the Masonic Rooms adjoining the White and of good repute. For 17 years he had been the manager of the Hart Hotel, 11G High Stroet, Lewisham, on Thursday, the 4th inst., Institute, and had been Miss Robinson's right hand , and sho would at 8 p.m. Bro. James A. Shelton preside;! as VV.M. Amongst those find some difficulty in replacing him. Bro. Emannel then presented present were—Bros. C. G. Sheppard S.W., Walter Robin Secretary to Bro. Tufnell the address which had beon passed in the Lodge, and as J. W., James Stevens P. M. Preceptor, S. Lancaster P.M. S.D., J* which had been engrossed and framed , aud also with au ebony and Morley J.D., H. Cole I.G., T. White, F. Catt, S. Bedford , &c. The silver mounted walking stick, having a very handsome and elaborately first section was worked. The initiation ceremony np to O.B. was carved ivory handle, and likewise a platinum and gold horse-shoe pin , rehearsed, Bro. Cafe representing the candidate. The second section remarking that the stick and pin were subscribed for hurriedly by a was then worked aud explained , and the ceremony resumed to com. few of his well-wishers from the Lodge. He was not to look pletiou, Bro. Shelton carrying out tbe same in a very effective manner. upon them for their intrinsic vnluo, but cs a feeling of good Bro. Cole was elected a member. Bro. C. G. Sheppard was elected fellowship and best wishes for his future welfare. Tho toast VV.M. for 11th inst., to work tbe Lodge in F.C, and Bro. Robin will was drunk with greafc enthusiasm. Bro. Tufnell , who was greatly officiate ou tho 18th iu the third degree. The Lodge was closed in affected , very briefly responded , and thanked the brethren perfect harmony, after au instructive evening. for their kindness shown towards him, and assured them of his fidelity to the Lodge. He prized tho handsome presents moro than anything, and ho would treasure them as articles invaluable. Tho Leylaud Freemasons, who have hitherto been con- Bro. Haldane P.M. proposed the health of the W.M., and remarked nected with Chorley and Presto n , huve been granted a he had known him for some years, and had always found him most separate Lod No. 237G fco be called the Carnarvon straightforward . Whatever be took iu hand was always a success, and ge, , his ruling of tho Lodgo would be the same. It vvas not au easy thing Lodge. The cotihceration will probably take placo in to bo a VV.M ; it was not only the degrees to be worked , but ho had October. Tho Lodge-room will be at tho Eaglo and Child to rnle over a large number of brethren, which was a great responsi- Inn. bility. He hoped that Bro. Emanuel would continue to rule as he had done, and the Lodgo would be proud of him. Bro. P. If. Emanuol VV.M. thanked Bro. Haldane for his very kind remarks, and The imposing new H ill in Reading Kind , Honloy-on also tho brethren for tho way they had received them. He felt it a Thames, is approaching completion, and will , wo under leasant duty to preside over such a Lodge, and it rested with most p stand , be opened in November. the brethren to seo the harmony and good feeling exist .that had hitherto been felt. Ho hoped that thafc evening was the fcrerunner of many such assemblies. Bro. Emanuol W.M. proposed the health of A goodly number of our Lodges will commence their Bro. Millor I.P.M., who responded. Bro. Tufnell proposed the health winter session this month . Tho installation meeting of tho tho Honorary Superintendent of tho Soldiers' ot Miss S. Robinson , Dnke of Cornwall Lodge, No. 1839 , will take place Institute. Stiver*! songs wero sung during tho evening, Bro. Mom- at Freemasons' Hal! "W.C. On Wed- field ably officiating at the piano. to-day (Saturday), , nesday next thc Barnato'Lodgo will take on its now Master LEWES, LODGE, No. 391. I in thc person of Bro. E. J. Acworth, who has already filled the chair of three Lodges. On Saturday, fche 20th inst., ri"VHE annual meeting took placo on Wednesday, tho 3rd inst., at 2318 will •i- Freemasons' Hall, Lewes, when , in tho presence of a numerous the mcmhcis of the Lennox Browne Lodge, No. , assemblage of brethren from tho Provinces, lira. James Adanies vvas instal their now Master. installed as Worshipfnl Master of tho Lodgo for tho ensuing year. of tho Audit Committeo waa adopted ; ifc showed a. very The report Wc are always gratified in being able to announce tlio satisfactory financial condition , especially as tho Lodge has but just 'Halls and wo heartil con- completed its second year of existence. Bro. Adaines appointed the i comp letion of new Masonic , y following as his Officers for tho year :—Bros. S. K. Logg I.P.M., J. II. ! gratulate our Northampton Brethren on tho fact thafc their Every S.W., W. W. Turner J.W., G. Holman M.O., VV. Wri ght S.O., j venture has so successfully borne fruit. The Northamp- A. F. Lamotte J.O., Rov. VV. A. Tooth Chaplain , J. Farocoinbn j ton Masonic. Hull is situated in Princes Street, and the Treasurer C. J. Colder Secretary, R. Pidcock Registrar, J. J. Ab.dl , j ceremonies of Consecration and Dedication will ho D.C, R. Weston S.D., VV. Botting .T .D., S. R. Hunt I.G., G. Wil.-u>n | (lie of Euston, J). L, aud S. Denmau Stewards, U. Hall Tyler. A handsome Past Master '!' | performed by liig kfc Hon. the Earl jewel was presented to the retiring VV .M . Bro. S. 11. Logg for his iibie ! Provincial Grand Master, on Thursday , the 25th Jnst- services in the chair. A banquet WHS held at the Bear Hotel , at j Und Euston will be assisted by his Provincial Grand the ubovf! tho following brethren were present : j which , iu addition to , Oliicers, and it is anticipated t here will be a large attend- Smith P. Deputy Prov. G.M., V. 1\ Freeman P.M., II. VV. G. | Bro. 0. J- ance of visitors. Abell G.S.B., J. Sliugsby Roberts I'rov. G. Sec, Clowe*, C. Bribci -i *, J. II. Goode, Buchanan , and E. lliatcd. Bio . VVhitcumbo provided in and thousual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honour/id. excellent style , At the last, meeting of tlie Blacfcwafor Lod ge, No. l i'77. Severa l of tho company contributed sougn , Bro. Not man 11: .a M-ildon Bro was elected W.M- presided at the piano as accompanist. of , . W. Smith (P.M. W7) for Ihe ensuing venr, and Bro. Wm. Strutt Treasurer. JORDAN LODGM , No. M02 celebrate ! their annual l estival at tho Ma-mnic rilllE members j /-'(Of/KMAN'S LIKBIG'S EXTRACT OF MEAT and MA^ X Hall, Torquay , on Tuesday, when Bro . John Tuy lm- J.W. , i. h» I ; WINK. —A *Js !M l>ot,ili! of tins celcbnitcl wino stmt free l>y '''"' ,„, \ ' VV.M. elect, was duly installed as VV.M. for the ensuing twelve muni I IH . I 1'c f.t for od! stamps. O-cr 2,000 testiiiioiiifilH received from modi'"" abl &¦ ) Tho ceremony of installation win y performed by Brn . T. 11. Willd | (JOU'MAN - CO., U IUTF.I , NOUWIUU. Sold everywhere. CUSTOMER SMYTHE OF ASHI'OKD .—The most imposing monuments the Eoyal Masonic Institntion for Boys, in 1879, drew attention to in Ashford Chnroh are the tombs of the Smythes, who ware the lord.-* what ho considered was an omission on the part of those who of the manor in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. They managed the great educational Charities of English Masonry. He stand at the east end of the south transept, in a, space formerly thought it was hardl y sufficient that boys or girls should receive a railed off as the Strang ford aisle, and are splendid specimens' of thoroughly good education , but felt some kindly supervision shonld Jacobean work. The oldest and by* far the finest of the throe i.-i fullow them after they left the Schools. As the result of bis remarks, that of Customer Smythe, the founder of tho family whoso history tho Mi:sonic Pupils' Assistance Fund was suggested, and ho worked forms so interesting a place in Kentish annals. The younger son of hard to secure the success of that scheaie. He, with the many other tt Wiltshire yeoman, John Smythe, of Corsham, Thomas Smythe camo distinguished Masons who gave it encouragement were, however, to London at the age of sixteen to seek his fortune. There ho doomed to disappointment, as the fund did not meet with general prospered so well that about the year 1553, soon after the accession approval, it being thought the three Charities alread y maintained by of Mary, he married the only child of a wealthy Kentish merchant the Craft were ample for all requirements. The suggestion of Lord and Lord Mayor, Sir Andre w Judde, the founder of Tonbridgo Eosslyn did nofc, however, fall wholly flat , for very mnch of what he School. At the same time he became collector of the Customs of pointed out as necessary has since then been undertaken by the two the Port of London , and when eleven years later the great increase scholastic Institutions, and many of the pupils of those Schools who in the value of the Customs caused a change to be made, he obtained have been assisted to good situations have to thank the genial noble- the right of farming the Customs of London and the neighbouring man whoso decease we have now to record for arousing the powers ports for the yearly sum of £20,000. This post, which he held for that be to a fuller sense of their duties towards the orphan children eighteen years, was no doubt a lucrative one, but Queen Elizabeth , entrusted to their care.—Evening News. careful not to Jose a chance of filling her pnrse, repeated ly-exacted larger fines, and in the last years that he held office he paid the Treasury as muoh as £42,000. On one occasion when a certain Caermarden , whom Camden calls " an understanding and subtil The Prince of Wales, Grand Master of England, and Patron of tho fellow in the mysteries of Customs," supplied her with secret in- Scottish Craft, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Duke and Duchess of formation as to the increasing valne of the receipts, several of hor Connaught, the Marchioness of Lome, and the Duke of Clarence and chief advisers—Burg hley, Leicester, and Walsingham—ventured to Avondale havo consented to become patrons ancl patronesses of the remonstrate with their royal mistress for lending ear to so incon- Grand Masonio Bazaar which is to be held in tbe Waverley Market, siderabl e an informer. Upon whioh Elizabeth rebuked them roundly, Edinburgh, during December. Tho Bazaar, which is for the purpose saying " that she was Queen of the meanest subjects as well as of of raising £10,000 for tho annuity branch of the Scottish Masonio the greatest, neither would sho stop her ears against them, nor Benevolent Fund, will probably be opened by a member of the Royal endure that the farmers of the Customs should, like horse-Ieaohos, Family. suck themselves fat upon the goods of the Commonwealth, whilst tho poor Treasury waxed lean."—Fro m " Cathedral Churches " for September. CYCLOP/EOIA OF FOODS AHB BEVERAGES. AN invaluable book to all interested in the delicacies and neces- The Masonic concert in the City Hall on Saturday would have saries for tho Table. been a much greater success if a score of loving but thoughtless Publishers: SIM3?KI JST, MARSHALL, Sc Co. mothers had either left their children.in-arms at home, or—what Author : J. would have been better—had stayed at home themselves. The very W. HOFFMAN, 278 Portobello Boad, London, W, fine part singing by the Select Choir waa frequently and unpleasantly Of tho latter freo, on receipt of Postal Order for 2s Gd. broken in npon by the cries of infants, much to the disgust and annoyance of the audience, and before the programme was half through at least a dozen women had perforce to carry their little ones Bro. EDWA RD DELEVAN TI , out. How long will it be ere women realise that it is cruel to an . Conductor ITALIAK ORCHESTRA infant to take ifc fco evening entertainments, and thafc it is sacrificing (Uniform) , the comfort of hundreds to their own sefisb desire for ill-timed 9 ST. MARY'S TERRACE, MAID A HILL, TV. recreation. The rule prohibiting the admission of children-in-arms, which holds good in theatres, might with advantage be extended to VOCALISTS, Solo Instrumentalists and Bands provided for all evening concerts.— Glasgow Evening News, Concerts, Balls, 6a . den Parties, Masonic Banquets, &c. Pianoforte, Organ, Violin, and Singing Lessons. OKGAKIST: IO LODGES 1021, 2012, AND 2021. Tnn WAY TO DO IT.—When a strange brother appears in tho anteroom the Tylor should greet him in a quiet, manly (friendly) way, piPORTAST NOTICE.— Confidential Advice free per post to all ascertain his wishes, and offer him accommodation. Every brother .1. in weak and failing health , with loss of strength ami vitality. Fifty years who enters should experience in Nervous Ailments . Address , Thu secretary, 3 Fitssnllau Square spsak to the stranger and show him little attentions, Sheffield. Form of Correspondence Freo. Trite to-day. nnd , in demeanour mora than words, make him feel that he is welcome. The Ty lor shonld send the stranger 's card by the Jnnior Deacon to the Master, and if there is any delay in Bonding a committee to ex- amine tho brother, an apology should be sent to him with assurances Price One Shilling, that he would soon be attended to. As soon as ho is introduced and Free by Post on receipt of 24 Halfpenny recognised, the Senior Deacon should take him by the hand in a Stamps. cordial manner, and conduct him to a seat, quietly introducing him to the brother on his right and left. If a Past Master he is conducted OCCASIONAL by the Senior Deacon to the East, where the Master takes his band PAPERS OK and seats him on his left. During the evening, as opportunity offers, every member of the Lodge should speak to tbe stranger and con- verse with him, and at the close of the Lodge the stranger should be THE HISTORY OP FREEMASONRY, escorted part of the way, at least to the first corner, to his hotel, with manner and words showing that all were " happy to meet, sorry to Written expressly for delivery in Lodges of Instruction part, and hope to meet again." Such conduct will give an enviable reputation to the Lodge ,* and , better still, will give it real merit, cementing fche brotherhood—Masonic Home Journal. LONDON : W. W. MORGAN, BELVIDERE WORKS , HERMES HILL, PENTONVILLE , N. AND BY OEDBK OF ALL BOOKSELLEUS. DERIVATION OF P ICNIC .—Almost any boy or girl can tell you what a picnic is like, but I wonder how many know why it is so called , or Sscretaries that the custom is said to date only from 1802—not a hundred years of Lodges of Instruction can be supplied ei^°- _ Then , as now, when snch an entertainment waa being arranged carriage free , at 10/- per dozen. "'f , it was customary for those who intended to bo present should supp l y the eatables and drinkables. Originally the plan was to draw l'p a list of what was necessary, which is an excellent ono to follow, Free by Post, fur ofion , when there has been no previous arrangement, it is dis. Price One Shilling. covered , when too late, that there is coo much of one kind of food and THE not enough of another. The list was passed around , and each person picked oufc the article of food or drink he n* sho was willing fco furnish. ana the name of the article was nicked oil' tha list. So it was from REVISED BOOK OF CONSTITUTI ONS; fcnws o two words, " icked " and " nicked " that this form p au , of out-door ^"turlaiiiuient first became known a " pick and iiiuk," aud thon as CBITICALLY CONSIDERED , picnic," the ¦ old-fashioned name for the basket parties of to-day. — AlfD ""O'i^/j,- Young People. COMPARED WITH THE OLD EDITION. A SERIES OF ARTICLES , ¦ t'eemasonry has had to mourn , with many other sections of R EPRINTED i'uoai THE FREEMASON 'S CHRONICLE . ^fcy, tho death , last Saturday, of the Earl of lloaslyu , who was a -ist . Wand Master of Scotland , and a brother who took cousMoraMo U LONDON: USt t l'e r"ctico of the Craft this side of the border. It w.is th 0 i '" P ate Earl of liosalyu who, presiding at tho auuivoreary FostiyaJ of W, W. MORGAN , BELYIDEKE WORKS , PENTONYIUS, Just Published. Cloth, 5s. rnilE HISTORY AND RECORDS OP THE HARMONIC LODGE, PROVINCE OF NORTHS AND HUNTS. Hi-other I No. 216, AND THB SACRED DELTA R.A. CUAl'TSR. By rnail PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE will bo held at Northampton J OSHPII HAWKIKS P.M. 1\Z. , Liverpool : X on Thursday, 25th September, at Two o'clock, when C. ASD H. RATCLIFFE, PmtmsBS AND I'PBUSHBBS, 32 CASTLE STBBET . THE CEREMONY OF CONSECRATION AND DEDICATION .London : Oi* W. W. MORGAN , BELVIDKSK WORKS , HKRMES HILL, PHNTOJ-VUMS, N. THE NEW MASONIC HALL, PRINCES STREET, Wi THE RIGHT WOR. PROV. GRAND MASTER , THE RT. HON. THE EABL OF EUSTON, D.L. GENERAL STEAM NAV IGATION COMPANY'S Witt TAKE l-DAC*! . SERVICES. A Banquet will bo served at Four o'Clock ; Tickets, 6s 6d each. Applications for Banquet tickets to bo sent to tho Secretary, Bro. J. J. HABT, From Irongafe and St. Katharine' s Wharf. Masonic Hall, on or beforo the 20th September inat. EDINBURGH.—Wednesday and Saturday. 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Three Lodges meet at the Castle Hotel, and refer- ence may be made to the respective Masters as to tho catering, &c. BORDEAUX. — Every Friday. Saloon, 50a ; fore-cabin , 35a. Return, 80s and 00s. Excursion, 70s. Through Tickets to Arcachon, Biarritz, Pan, &c. BRO. JAMES STEVENS P.M. P.Z. ia prepared to enter into From London Bridge Wharf. arrangements with Metropolitan and Piovincial'Lodnes (however distant) for the Delivery of his Lectures on the Ritual and Ceremonial of the Symbolic MARGATE.—Every Sunday, at 9 a.m.—There and back same Degrees iu Freemasonry (two hours), in respect of which most fav urable day, 5s. criticism has been published by the Masonic and Local Journals. " Brother Stevens must he hoard within tho four walls of our respective Lodge Rooms, YARMOUTH, MARGATE, RAMSGATE, DEAL, and DOVER for there only can his most useful work bo understood and appreciated," daily, and occasionally Boulogne. —Address, in first instance, to tho care of the Editor of ibis paper. 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The votes of subscribers are earnestly solicited for Just Published, 2 vols., Crown Svo, Cloth gilt, HAROLD STREETER GOLDSMITH , Gilt Edges, Price 21s. AGED 8 YEARS, YOUNGEST SON OP THE LATE BRO. W. O. GOLDSMITH. THE CHURCH HISTORY OF ENGLAND. BY M. PORRITT. Bro. GOLDSMITH was initiated in tho Chislehurst Lodgo, No. 1531 , shortly after its consecration in 1875, and remained a subscribing member till 1881 , when he joined tho Gallery Lodge, No. 1928. In LONDON* : thia latter Lodge ho served all tho offices up to that of W.M. It was W. W. MORGAN MCLVIDERK WORKS, HERMES HILL, while holding thia office , and three days after the election of his , successor, that he died , ou the 15th November 1887. He was a Life I PENTON VILLE, N. Governor of the Boys' School, and a Subscriber to all tho Masonio Charities, nnd was, at all times, a hard worker in Masonry. He was for many years, and at the time of his death , a member of tho Re- porting Staff of the Press Association, and in that capacity was wall know to all Journalists in tho United Kingdom. Tho mider-mentkmed Brethren strongly recommend the case of his son, the above-named candidate :— Bro. CiiA«r,Bs K KDCLKV , Hihornia Chambers, Loudon .Bridge, S.K., W.M. "!), P.M. 1(51 1, M.K.Z. 73. The Rev. S. A. SKLWvrf , Past(lhaplnin 210, St. James's Vicarage, llalcliam, S.E Bro. H. K. F. B USSKY , P.M. 1»28, 123 Brixton Hill, S.W. wgy-v -*vw%%VW gfcwwwww J Bro. Aldernutn KAHUCOM BK , Prov. G.J. VV . Sussex, Eas t Sussex Neics Office , Lowes. Bro. B. .1. GBiPrmis, W.M. 1»2S,
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Having now Twelve Months, post free £0 13 6 secured their comfort, lot ns turn our attention to the Infirmary, and, Six Months ditto 0 7 0 with a steadfast determination to succeed in this, as we have Three Months ditto 0 3 6 succeeded in the former enterprise, let no one be willing to rest until we have done the work whioh lies next to our hands, keeping ever in mind that bread cast upon the waters will surely return to bless him SCALE OF CHARGES FOR ADVERTISEMENTS. who spreads ifc. —Masonic Home Journal. Per Page £8 8 0 Back Page 10 10 0 THE ALLOA MASONIC HALL.—This hall, which has been cleaned ind painted , now presents a very attractive appearance, and the Births, Marriages, and Deaths, Is per line. St. John's Lod No. 69 will meet within its walls. ge, , The work of General Advertisements, Trade Announcements, &o., single renovation was entrusted to Mr. R. N. M'Ewan , painter ancl decorator, column, 5s per inch. Double column Advertisements Is Alloa, and the manner in which the hall and side-rooms have been per line. Special terms for a series of insertions on done up reflects credit upon that gentleman. The hall has been oil- application. painted. The ceding is light blue, panelled and corniced with Masonic emblems, whilo tho cove is of a light straw colour, also Advertisers will find THE FREEMASON 'S CHRONICLE an exceptionally relieved by representations of the Order. The walls have been good medium for Advertisements of every class. treated with a blue green, with a heavy ornamental border in the Grecian style, and the cornices have been painted in colours, which Agents, from whom copies can always be had :— blend beautifull y with the surroundings. Below the cornice is some HANSARD PUBLISHING U NION, LIMITED, 12 and 14 Catherine festoon work , and this is also finely executed . The side-rooms have Street, W.C. been cleaned and size-coloured pea-green , while the cornices aro of Messrs. H. DARBISHIRE and Co., 9 Red Lion Conrt, E.G., and rich buff. Tho staircases, &c , are done up with a brown tint, and 43A Market Street Manchester. the woodwork all over has been re-varnished. Mr. R ITCHIE, 6 Red Lion Court, E.C. Messrs. SIMPSON BROS., THE DWARFS OF CENTRAL A KRICA .—The Akkas appear, according Shoe Lane. to Dr. Schweinfurth—from whom wo derive nearly all our informa- Mr. H. S IMPSON, 7 Red Lion Court, E.C. tion regarding this race—to be one of a series of aboriginal tribes Messrs. W. H. SMITH and SON, 183 Strand. Messrs. SPENCER and who extend along the Equator entirely across Africa. They aro not, Co., 15 Great Queen Sfcreet, W.C. in common with the Obongo and Bushmen , really dwarfs in the Messrs. STEEL and JONES, 4 Spring Gardens, Charing Cross. sonse that they are in any way deformed , but only short-statured. Mr. G. VICKERS , Angel Court, Strand. Battel, more than two centuries and a half ago, mentioned a race of dwar/s called the Mafcimbos, or Dotigo, to the north-east of the Sette River, and consequently in the same region from which Dn Ghaillu MASONIC LITE RATURE. describes the Obongo, in Schweinfurth's and Behm's opinion closely Wanted to Purchase. allied to tho Akkas. Indeed, wherever one goes in Africa thero are ODD VOLUMES of the FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE and either traces of or stories about these pigmy peoples, which may be MA SONIC MIRROR. The Volumes for 1863 especially wanted. regarded as the last remnants of the aboriginal substratum which Address, stating price asked , W., Office of the FREEMASON 'S CHRONIOLB , existed on the continent before the stronger iace which now overrun Belvidere Works, Hermes Hill , Pentonville, London , N. it had arrived or gained strength. There is even in Madagascar a dwarfish race known as the Kimos, though their relation to any of the African races is very problematical. ' The Akkas are a sin- gular people. Their bodies are curved almost like the letter S, EADE'S and they walk with such a waddling lurch 'that it is next to impos- sible for any of them to carry a full dish without spilling some of its GOUT & RHEUMATI C PILLS. contents. They are a cunning, elfish race, low in intelli gence, huge- Tbe SAFEST and most EFFECTUAL CURE for eared, broad-shouldered, narrow-chested, and ape-like in their ge«tures. The Monbutto, among whom some of them have settled, GOUT, RHEUMATISM, and all PAINS in the HEAD, protect them as useful in obtaining for them food supplies, the Akkas FACE, and LIMBS. being a nation of hunters, much as the Ashango enjoy the protection of the Obongo.—From The Peoples of theWorld, for September. TMPOBTANT TESTIMONIAL from the Rev. F. FARVIS, Baptist X Minister. Freemasonry is undoubted ly the most wide-spread and influential Mr. G. EATJU . March 19, 1887. ot the many social combinations which exist in the world. Neither Dear Sir,—I have many times felt inclined to inform you of language, the benefit I have received by taking your Gout and Rhoumatio nor space limit its sphere of operations or weaken the Pills. After suffering for some tinio from Rheumatics «ind bonds of brotherhood. It may be said that the sun is always at its Sciatica, I waa advised to uso your Pills. I botisr'it a bottle, meridian with regard to Freemasonry, and that people of all religions and when in severe pain and unable to nse the limb affected and 1 took a dose. In a few hours after I felt the pain much nationalities range themselves under its banners. It counts as bettor, and after the second dose the pain completely removea members Emperors, Kings, Princes, Courtiers, and Merchants, as mod tho limb restored to its risrht use. I thank you, dear sir, well as the private soldier in Her Majesty's army and the artizan lor sending forth such a boon for the relief of human suffering. whose chief claim to recognition is that he is a good citizen. In Tours faithfully. nssex F. FABVIS, the Craft has increased in numbers very greatly during recent 2 South "View Villus, Baptist Minister. years, and the importance of Masonic operations has advanced Burgess Road, Basingstoke. accordingly. The Duke of Connaught is its Provincial Grand aster, and many local magnates could be named who have held PREPARED ONLY BT ositions in Proviucial Grand Lod Is P , ge. The Mayor of Eastbourne GEORGE EADE, LONDON . , e heartily congratulated that he has succeeded in getting this 72 GOSWELL ROAD, annna meetin And sold by all Chemists and Medicine Vendori, ceT ^ " g fixed to be held in Eastbourne, where it is ' am 'he brethren of the Province will receive a hearty welcomo. 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NEW PATENT Q.ENERAL CEMETERY COMPANY. BY HER MAJESTY ' S ROYAL NEWCARRJAGE PATENT COT CARRIAGE (CLOSED), (OPEN) j ^t^^i&b COT CJSMETKRY —KENSAL GREEN, HARROW EOAD, W. Whero lie tho remains of H.R.H. tho lato DUKE OF SUSSEX, M.W .G.M . OP ME FSEEMASONS OF EifOIiASTO. (Established by Act of Parliament 3 and 3 William IV., 1832.) Omens—1)5 GREAT RUSSELL STREET, BLOOMSBURY, W.C. Office Hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays 9 to 2. Hi UUMtlnilMMCTT li lJlllSlr & i THE public are achnitted to tho Cemetery on week days from 4D Successor to tyi$£$'>V 830 a.m. till G'-lo p.m., and on Sundays and Good Fridays from THOS. TROTMA N ' ^.-J ^-> 2 p.m. til/ 0 p.m., from tlio 1st April till tho 30th September, inclusive. , On week days from 8*30 a.m. till sunset, and on Sundays, Good Fridays PATENTEE & MANTJFACTTJBER awl Christmas Days from a p.m. till sunset, from tho 1st October till the .'JOtll OF THE March inclusive, also on Bank Holidays, till li o'clock noon. SPECIAL ATTENTION is also invitad to tho Ground (22 acres) recently PATENT FOLDING INVAL ID CHAIR S laid out at the New Western Eutninco of tho Cemetery, also to the Now Oi-r-im , recentl y placed in tho Western Chapel. = SPINAL CARRIAGES AND BASSINETTES, Certificates of Burial can only bj obtained at tho Offices , 95 Groat Russell Street, whero also Scale of Charges- anil all particulars may be had. . OOBDEU HOTJSE , To moot tho rer'nireraents of tho public, tho Directors have adopted tho system of separate inter-nones, at the following rates .— 90 GROWNOA LE RD. , CORNER OF HIGH ST., CAMDEN TOWN, Adults. Children under 10 years. Children under 2 vcars r. O 1ST D O W, 1ST. -w. £2 5s £i 10s ,£1 5s OPPOSITE OOBBEK STATUE . with tlio option to friends to purchase tho plot within three years, for a Hear tho London and North Western, Midland, and Groat Northern Railway further sum of .63 3s. Termini. HENRY J. CROFT, Secretary and Registrae, KB,—A Tent is provided for Mourners , if desired. AWARDED SILVER MEDAL INTERNATIONAL INVENTIONS EXHIBITION , I88S
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The Pamphlet INTEREST allowed on SULPHUR Sold by Chemists at 1/lJ, or post freo shows that instead of it being delusive to THREE per CENT. _____ 15 Stamps from FRAZKF. & Co., 29 speak of DEPOSITS , repayable on demand. London. Agents Wanted. Painless Dentistry it is as much an accomplished TWO per CENT, on CURRENT ACCOUNTS , Ludgate Hill, fact as tho swift locomotive, the telephone, or when not dra . n below £100. TABLETS ¦ Liberal Terms. Wholesale: The Grocers' phonograph. Itcontains a list of tho Gold and STOCKS, SHARES, and ANNUITIES purchased Association , Ltd., London , S.E. Silver Medals awarded to Dr. G. H. Jones at the and sold. Great International Exhibitions, and should bo read by every one before consulting a dentist. SAVINGS DEPABTMENT. W. & J. BALLS , —Vide Press Notes, For the encouragement of Thrift tho Bank receives Hor Majesty 's Surgeon-Dentist writes as follows :— small sums on deposits, and allows Interest at the Dear Dr. Jones,—Allow me to express my sincere rate of THREE PER CKNT. per annum , on each BOOKBINDERS, thanks for the skill and attention displayed in the completed £1. Tho Interest is added to tho principal IN ALL BRANCHES. construction of my Artificial Teeth, which render on the 31st March annually. my mastication and articulation excellent. 1 am FBANCIS RAVENSCROFT , Manager. Metropolitan Bookbinding Works, glad to hear that you havo obtained Her Majesty 's 362 GRAY'S INN ROAD , KING'S GROSS. Royal Letters Patent to protect what I consider tho perfection of Painless Dentistry. In recognition of The Birkbeck Building Society's Annual your valuable services you aro at liberty to use my Beceipts exceed Five Millions. BOOKS BOUND TO ANY PATTERN. name. Old Bindings & Libraries Repaired & Decorated. S. G. 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