MASONIC TOKEN.

WHEREBY ONE BROTHER MAY KNOW ANOTHER.

VOLUME 2. PORTLAND, JULY 15, 1878. No. 5.

the ticket if they do not choose, but if it is Published quarterly by Stephen Berry, Belfast. The Republican Journal gives a fine picture and description of their new ma­ judicious to substitute a new man in any of­ No. 37 Plum Street, Portland. sonic hall, showing it to be a three story brick fice, the change can thus be easily made with­ Twelve cts. per year in advance. Papers stopped building with a French roof, and a tower on out causing bad feeling. when time is out. QJgrTostage is prepaid. the north-west corner. It is 83| feet on High If any reader wishes an especially com­ Advertisements §4.00 per inch, or §3.00 for Street, and 54 feet on Main Street, and is half an inch for one year. The money should be evidently a very handsome building. The fortable private summer boarding place in an remitted to insure insertion. interior town, near the centre of the State, No advertisement received unless the advertiser, third and fourth stories will be occupied by or some member of the firm, is a Freemason in the Fraternity. The main hall is 461x40£ for his family, we shall be happy to give him good standing. the address of a mason, who will afford him feet with a height of 2l| feet, and is hand- all the comforts of home at a moderate rate. THE POWER OE MUSIC. somely frescoed. The banquet room on the A Song. Imitated from the Spanish. fourth floor is 39|xl91 feet, and the Templars Rev. Giles Bailey, Grand Prelate of the have an armory of 22x30 feet. Geo. M. BY THE REV. DR. LISLE. Grand Commandery of Maine in 1865 and Harding, of , is the architect, and Past 1866, died in Reading, Penn., May 14th. When Orpheus went down to the regions below, Grand Master Hiram Chase the Chairman Which men are forbidden to see, The obsequies were performed Wednesday of the Building Committee, his coadjutors He tun’d up his lyre, as old histories show, afternoon, by St. John Lodge, assisted by To set his Eurydice free. being N. F. Houston, J. Y. Cottrell, Sanford De Molay and Reading Commanderies. All hell was astonish’d a person so wise Mathews and L. W. Pendleton. The total Should rashly endanger Ins life, Rev. H. R. Nye, pastor of the First Univer- And venture so far,—but how vast their surprise! cost will be from §30,000 to §35,000. We salist Church of Brooklyn, N. Y., officiated, When they heard that he came for his wife. congratulate our Belfast friends on their en­ and the entire clergy of the city attended. To find out a punishment due to his fault, terprise and good taste. Old Pluto had puzzled his brain; The remains were accompanied to But hell had not torments sufficient, he thought,— by an escort of masons. They were brought So lie gave him his wife back again. Lodge Meetings.—While all admit the But pity succeeding found place in his heart,— to Portland and buried in Evergreen Ceme­ And pleas’d with his playing so weu, convenience of having lodge meetings, in He took her again, in reward of his art; rural districts, on a moonshiny night, diffi­ tery. He was a native of Acworth, N. H., Such merit had music in hell! culties are found in making a rule which will and in 1868 delivered the oration at its cen­ always work conveniently in fixing the night. tennial celebration. Bro. Bailey was an able MASONRY IN MAINE. The best rule we have found is that which and highly esteemed preacher of the Uni- Lodge Elections. reads, “ Wednesday nearest full moon.” To versalist denomination, and we may safely add beloved, if we may judge from our own the same effect is “ Wednesday, week of full Whitney, 137, Canton. Alpheus Packard, association with him in Grand Commandery. m; Joseph S Mendall, sw; Ira L*Delano, moon,” except that it is less definite when it Jr, jw ; William II II Washburn, s. happens that there is no full moon in the Nezinscot, 101, Turner. Charles Blake, month in which the annual election falls. Of our first volume, we find by the calls m; Charles H Thayer, sw; Levi B Perry, for the index that there are about thirty-six jw; S D Andrews, s. “ On or before ” and " on or after,” may throw the meeting a week out of place, while complete copies out. Only three lodges in Chapter Elections. “on, before drafter,” is too indefinite, though Maine have secured them, St. Andrews, Turner, 41, Turner. C E Kempton, hp ; it means well. The reason that difficulties Bangor, Polar Star, Bath, and Portland Horace C Haskell, k ; Philo Clark, s; F T Masonic Library. As we have sent free from Faulkner, sec. occur in regard to these meetings is that the by-laws are apt to provide in some other the first to every masonic body in Maine, it Commandery Elections. section that the annual election shall take is possible that one or two more may have Bradford, 4, Biddeford. Charles P Emery, place at the stated meeting in some calendar saved them who have not yet called for the ec ; Horace H Burbank, gen ; Tristam Han­ month, and when it happens that the lunar index, but it is improbable. We have some son, cg ; John Etchells, kec. fifteen copies more which were completed by St Bernard, 11, Eastport. W D Aymar, meetings straddle that month, there is trouble. ec; R B Clark, gen ; T M Bibber, cg ; Wal- A good way to avoid that, is to provide that re-publishing No. 1, and which are being ter F Bradish, rec. the annual election shall take place upon the rapidly taken out of the State. One went to Florida in June. When these are gone the Blanquefort CommaNdery celebrated last stated meeting in the year, and avoid first volume cannot be had except by the their anniversary June 18th, by a picnic to referring to calendar months. breaking up of some private library, for Spurwink, where they had a clambake. Official Promotion.—A brother recent- which reason we are anxious that they should They took their families and did not go in ly suggested, in conversation, that tbe sup- be secured for the libraries of our Maine uniform. posed necessity of the regular promotion of Lodges. The volume costs §2, or §2.75 Atlantic Lodge also made an excursion officers frequently works trouble in our ma­ bound. As a history of masonry in Maine to the same place June 20th. sonic bodies. He thought a plan which he from 1867 to 1877 they are invaluable, and In the fire at Sanford Village, July 1st, had seen in would obviate the they are sure to be always worth their cost, Preble Lodge, No. 143, was burned out, sav­ difficulty. The Past Masters are made a and probably will soon sell at a premium, as ing only their charter. Their loss was $500, committee to nominate a board of officers. the limited number extant will be mostly in which was insured. Of course the members are not bound to vote large libraries. 34 MASONIC TOKEN JULY 15, 1878.

Warren Lodge, No. 2, at East Machias, 1 The London Freemason suggests that if the The Scottish Freemason states that the ac­ will celebrate its centennial Anniversary amendment to the Constitution of the French counts of the of Scotland are in about September 17th, and we anticipate a Gdran Orient is carried, permitting the char­ a state of confusion, the lodges in arrears, most enjoyable and happy festival for them, tering of lodges in foreign countries where the treasury in debt and the charity fund dis­ doubting not that many old members will re- the Grand Lodge is not in fraternal relation sipated. turn to assemble around the old hearthstone, with the Grand Orient, English, Scotch, Irish The ancient Isle of Avalon, in Brittany, and that many leading masons from other and American Grand Lodges will be apt to famed in Arthurian legends, has lately been make reprisals by chartering lodges in French places will go to see what a hundred years identified. has wrought on our eastern coast. territory. The Pacific Appeal states that a convention Death oe James S. Bedlow.—Our read- No. 1 of “ The Reliej Journal,” published of delegates of the National and Independent ers have heard by mail or telegraph of the monthly by Willie W. Merrill, at Mechanic Grand Lodge of Colored Masons was held at sad death of the Superintendent of the West- Falls, reached us June 24th. It is a little Wilmington, Delaware, in May, at which ar­ ern Union Telegraph, at Pine Point Beach, folio 8xll| inches, and the subscription is ticles of union were adopted, which will July 2d, while successfully rescuing a young 12 cents a year. abolish the . girl from the surf. He was a member of St. Past Grand Master Wm. W. Lee, of Con­ Andrews Lodge, at Bangor, of Mount Vernon The Keystone commenced its necticut, tell us that Stephen Trowbridge, in­ Chapter, Portland Commandery, and the twelfth volume July 6th. If our readers itiated 1805, died in 1876. He give us the Bodies, at Portland, was Grand knew and appreciated this admirable paper names of some other Connecticut veterans : Sword Bearer in the Grand Commandery, and its talented editor, McCalla, as we do, Silas Ford, of Westville, age 92, made in and ably represented the Grand Commandery there would be a large number of copies Hiram Lodge, No. 1, New Haven, 1811; of Maine at the Triennial Conclave of the taken in Maine. Newell Johnson, P. M., Westville, 91, made Grand Encampment at New Orleans. His in King Hiram Lodge, No. 12, Derby, 1810; “ OuR Home.”—The Directors of the Ma­ funeral was attended by a large concourse Wait Garrett, New Hartford, made in Village sonic Home in Kentucky have taken the of telegraphers from throughout his district, Lodge, No. 29, June 8, 1810; Geo. B. Atwell, Kentucky Freemason, and made arrangements and superintendents from all parts of New Pleasant Valley, Litchfield Co., made in with James A. Hodges to edit, and R. B. England. The escort was composed of Port- Morning Star Lodge, No. 28, East Windsor, Caldwell to publish, a weekly Masonic and land Commandery, who turned out with full 1814. The latter is a Baptist Elder, and was Family Journal, to be called Our Home. The ranks, and with them the Grand Commandery Grand Chaplain under Bro. Lee’s adminis­ subscription price will be $1.50 in advance. of Maine, under Grahd Commander Drum­ tration in 1874-5. mond, with Past Grand Commanders Dickey, The Lost Tribes.—The Hebrew Leader Ballou and Gordon, and several other dis- The KaNe Flag. — Past Grand Master says a Jewish Savant, Mr. Judah Czerny, tlnguished. 'K.nlghts. church was filled, i Heard calls upon Kane Lodge to explain how after eight years’ research and patient study, and the Templar portion of the obsequies \ it got Dr. Kane’s masonic fiag, claiming ti\a' \ tYwAs texi tribes are located \n the Caw- were performed by Grand Prelate Gibbs, in / the Doctor’s father had virtually bestowed ii / casiun Mountains. It is well known that an admirable manner. He was especially on the Grand Lodge of Massschusetts. there are considerable communities of Israel­ happy in his allusion to the manner in which ites there. he was faithful until death to his templar The Washington Co. Mas. Belief Associa­ Royal OedeR of ScotlaND.—A provin­ vows by laying down his life to rescue a help­ tion has elected N. B. Nutt, of Eastport, Pres­ cial Grand Lodge, which consists of the two less orphan. Bro. Bedlow’s age was 55 years ident, B. M. Flint, Eastport, Secretary. Five degrees of Heredom and Rosy Cross, was in­ and 6 months. He leaves a wife and five deaths have occurred in the three years of its stituted for the United States, in Washington, children. He was a man much esteemed for existence. May 4tji. is Provincial Grand ability in his profession, and widely known The Australian Freemason says masonry is Master; Josiah II. Drummond, Deputy Pro­ and beloved, especially among the templars making great progress in New Zealand. vincial Grand Master; A. G. Mackey, First of New England, as he was almost always on Speaking of Maitland, Australia, it says :— Warden; Samuel C. Lawrence, of Massachu­ committees of Portland Commandery when The present Mayor and seven of the Aider­ setts, Second Warden ; Wm. M. Ireland, of visiting abroad or receiving guests, and was, men, the two Auditors, and the Police Magis- District Columbia, Secretary. Ffty-two withal, of a most genial and generous disposi­ trate are masons. members now belong to it, and only 150 can tion, warm in friendships, slow to anger, be received in all. No one is to know of his diligent in kind offices, and constant and un­ Horace H. Burbank, of Saco, wants proceed­ connection with it until he is elected. This flinchingly true to all who relied on him. ings Gr. Lodge of Maine 1848, ,49, ’50 and ’53, will be great news for those Grand Hiero­ Grand Council 1858 and Grand Commandery phants who are sighing for new degrees to St. John, N. B.—On July 2d Grand Mas­ 1858 so much that be will give §15 for the conquer. ter Clinch laid the corner stone of a new Ma­ lot or pro rata for any of them. sonic Temple in St. John, with imposing The body of Isaiah Thomas, was removed from the old burying ground, in Worcester, ceremonies. Twelve lodges, three Chapters, Statistics. — Bro. Drummond’s tables and two Commanderies, with five bands, show 592,443 Master Masons in this country, on St. John’s day, by the Grand Lodge of formed the escort. The oration was by Past this year, against 602,089 last year, a falling Massachusetts, to Rural Cemetery. Grand Grand Master Wedderburn. The two Com- off of 9,646. The number raised this year is Master Welch gave an address. manderies each gave a banquet, and in the 23,861, but 17,681 have withdrawn, and Dr. A. G. Mackey has taken the editorial evening there was a promenade concert and 21,051 have been suspended for non-payment charge of the masonic department in the bonnet hop, at which 1,500 were present. of dues. Of Royal Arch Masons there are New York Advocate. We wish the paper 133,648 against 134,825 last year, a loss of were, for his sake, wholly devoted to masonry. Maimed Candidates. A correspondent 1177. Exaltations 6,901 against 8,459 last of the London Freemason complains that he year. MaRY Commandery.—The Pilgrims of lately found that a lodge had initiated a one Mary Commandery, of Philadelphia, thirty- armed candidate, and in the same province a The total amount of the fund contributed one in number, of which several were ladies, blind gentleman was Provincial Grand Chap- to the aid of the family of the murdered started for the Paris Exposition, July 6th, in lain. cashier, J. W. Barron, thus far, is $5,349. the steamer Anchoria, from New York. MASONIC TOKEN, JULY 15, 1878. 35

PORTLAND Masonic Relief Association. The Grand Lodge of Quebec has suspend­ breathed. He initiated into high degrees of masonry, professed to make gold, to perform —The Invested Fund and Cash on hand is ed intercourse with the Grand Lodge of Scot­ miraculous cures, and to restore youth to the $9,000. The number of members, July 1, land on account of the latter invading the most broken-down debauchee. Exposed in 1878, 841. The number of deaths this year Quebec jurisdiction. The Scottish Freemason, Russia, he became the idol of Parisian soci­ ety, until, flying from the French Police, he have been nine. The total number of deaths anent this subject, says :— fell into the hands of the Inquisition at Rome, since the organization has been twenty-one. We have several times pointed out the ille­ and there came to a miserable end. The his- The average number last year has been 600, gality (masonically speaking), and impolicy tory of in France presents a of the granting spectacle almost without a parallel of absurd and the average number of deaths per year I charters to new lodges in Montreal, within vanity, childish credulity, shameless impos­ has been six. the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Que­ ture, and clumsy forgery. Pompous and ab­ bec. Now that the matter is beginning to be surd orders, Scotch and Egyptian, Emperors SwedenboRGIan Rite.—It may be inter- ventilated across the water, the conduct of of the East and West, Knights Templar and esting for our readers to learn what progress our Grand Lodge is being very severely cen­ Philosophers, engaged in internecine strife. has been effected within a few months in the sured by the American Masonic Journals, no Many of these have shared the fate of the above Rite, which is now gathering strength doubt to be followed in course of time by a Kilkenny cats ; two rival Grand Lodges alone in this country. discussion at the annual assemblies of the remain, the Orthodox Grand Orient, and the The Rite itself is only of recent re-intro- various State Grand Lodges, and possibly by Conseil Supreme of the Scottish Rite. Peace duction in England, but unquestionably was a rupture between them and us. These has been obtained, but only by giving legal practiced in London a century ago by the Grand Lodges have for some time ceased to sanction to every absurdity of spurious ma- immediate masonic friends of Swedenborg recognize the Grand Orients of France and sonry.—[ Macmillan's Magazine. himself, and it contains much to interest Belgium, the Grand Lodge of Hamburg and members of the Craft who look philosophic- others, on account of this very fault, and now Right of a Visitor to Examine the ally into masonic science. Past Masters and it is talked of meting out the same measure CharteR.—Brother G. F., Jr., in The Cana­ Companions of the Royal Arch will especially to us. This is what “ the Masonic Jewel ” of dian Craftsman, says that a Wfirshipful Mas­ gather many suggestive ideas from the very Memphis, Tennessee, says—“ We can only / ter of a Canadian Lodge made “ the silly and elaborate ceremonials of this Rite, which is assure the Grand Lodge of Scotland that, if highly improper remark that, should a visitor strictly conferred on Master Masons only. she invades the Grand Lodge of Quebec, ask to see the charter of his lodge, he ‘ would The Ritual is much longer than that of Craft more than half the masons in the world will order him to be kicked down stairs ’; such Masonry, of which it is the complement, condemn her conduct, and probably cease all statements, however, only show gross igno- inasmuch as the lectures are incorporated masonic intercourse with her. The wrong rance, and are not worthy of even a passing into the ceremony, and require close atten- that the Grand Orient of France threatens notice.” tion in order that they may be appreciated. the Grand Lodge of Scotland is plainly seen It is the practice in several jurisdictions to The following Lodges and Temples now by that Grand Body; how strangely blind instruct the initiate that it is his duty to see exist in the United Kingdom :—1. Emanuel, must she be not to see the same wrong she the charter of a lodge he is about to visit, if at Weston-super-Mare; 2. Egyptian, Ma- would perpetrate herself.” Strong but well- he is not already satisfied of its being a legit- sonic Hall, Manchester; 3. St. John’s, at deserved language is this, good Brethren and mate body. Baddon, .Shipley, Yorkshire; 4. Sweden­ readers. Why should we persist in what we Every visitor has the undoubted right to borg, Havant, Hants ; 5. Edina, Edinburgh ; know to be a wrong ? Is not the “ great demand to see the charter before he even 6. Liverpool, at Liverpool; 7. Cagliostro, schism ” that is now troubling masonry submits to an examination. He is under the Keynshaw, Somerset; and 8. Hermes, Lon- enough for one generation ? If Atheism is most solemn obligation to be himself satisfied don; each of these Lodges being under the breaking up our masonic ties on the Conti-1l that__ ___ he ______is not among ______clandestine masons, as government of an experienced member ot . nent, surely now is the time to draw closer \ the lodge has, to satisfy themselves by exam- the Craft as Worshipful Master. Several \ our relations with the greater half of masonry j ination. that he is a true mason. other Lodges are being formed, under dis­ / in the world, who speak the same language, < Bro.** G.- If— ,/r., fn pis severe criticism,.... goes pensation, and the coming masonic season I and have the same masonic systems and feel­ a step too far, we think. He says: “It is will no doubt show a large increase in their ings as ourselves. And for what a paltry only a moment’s work to obtain the charter, strength.—fLondon Freemason. advantage!—the establishing two lodges in and although the lodge must cease working dur­ the city of Montreal, outside our country and ing its absence, still the rights of the stranger our jurisdiction. We sincerely trust that must not be infringed upon, because such Sir Geter C. Shidle, of Pittsburg, has been Grand Lodge will think fit to reconsider their action may cause momentary inconvenience." appointed Grand Warder of the Grand En­ late decision, and by a wise concession avert Bro. G. F., forgets that in the consecration campment of the United States in place of a second schism. We ask you, Brethren, as of a lodge all parts are consecrated within the Sir Orrin Welch, deceased. masons, “is this a true way of displaying our outer door, hence the charter does not leave duty towards our neighbors ? is this the way the lodge when being shown the visitor. In John Laurie, the former Grand Secretary that the Scottish Craft do to others as they the State of New York the examining com- of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, who misap­ would be done by? Think of the words mittee on retiring take the charter with them propriated over $20,000 of the funds of that quoted above—“ The wrong that the Grand to exhibit, if desired. The charter in this Grand Lodge, has been, by a unanimous vote Orient of France threatens the Grand Lodge State is not framed as in the other jurisdic­ of that Grand Body, expelled from the Order. of Scotland is plainly seen by that Grand tions; the Worshipful Master is the custo­ Body ; how strangely blind she must be not dian of the charter, and never allows it to pass Bro. Fred. Speed, Esq., of Vicksburgh, has to see the same wrong she would perpetrate from his possession except to the Warden been elected by the Supreme Council Thirty- herself.” We beg to re-echo these words, and who may preside in his absence. The Grand third, Southern Jurisdiction, to receive the trust they will make a deep impression on Lodge of New York severely censures the 33d deg. Bros. Wm. Cothran, of Carrollton, the members of Grand Lodge.” lodge for framing, leaving it exposed to loss and Fred. Speed, of Vicksburg, will be the by fire, or other loss or destruction, which Active 33ds of Mississippi hereafter. They Freemasoney in France.—The Order may result from exposure in the lodge room. are the only persons that have obtained that was transplanted from England into France The labor of the lodge is in no wise in­ degree in that State. in the same year, but the French people soon terfered with or impaired by exhibiting the showed how incapable they were of appreci­ charter to a visiting brother, so long as it A German correspondent writes: The ating the gift. Masons were initiated indis­ remains within the limits of the consecrated Union of the German Grand Lodge has criminately, warrants were sold to tavern precincts. - elaborated a project of Constitution of the keepers creating them Masters of their lodges Bro. G. F., Jr., informs us that there is a future Grand Lodge of Germany, which is to for life, others were forged or ante dated, as clandestine Grand Lodge in Ontario, and that have its seat at Berlin. In the meantime the were documents of every description ; lodges a brother might easily be misled, hence, it is eight existing German Grand Lodges are to of adoption were formed for women, and one imperative that he be satisfied; and we continue under the name of “ Mother experiment was made of a mixed lodge, with would ask how is the stranger to be satisfied Lodges.” Only three symbolic degrees of a result too serious even for French sense of if he cannot scrutinize the charter? The Apprentice, Fellow-craftsman and Master are propriety. In 1710, the Chevalier Ramsay, fact of the examining brother saying it is a recognized. The particular lodges are to a supporter of the Young Pretender, appeared legitimate lodge proves nothing, no matter enjoy the liberty of their statutes. At the as an apostle of high degrees. The vanity of how good and true he may be ; he is still a head is to be placed a Grand Master, elected Frenchmen was flattered, and the coffers of stranger. The visitor is the applicant for for three years, and assisted by the Council Charles Edward were filled by the sale of de- admission, and before he can do so must of the Grand Lodge and the Assembly of grees, orders and high sounding titles, which satisfy the lodge. He must first satisfy him­ Representatives. The first is formed of 10 flowed in an uninterrupted stream from Ram­ self that they are competent to examine him, members—two from each Mother Lodge— say’s fertile brain. But even Ramsay was which can only be done by perfect knowledge and the second of freely elected deputies from surpassed by the “ Divine Cagliostro,” as the of the lodge or by examination of its charter. the particular lodges. The representation of French called him. This man, whose real The Master, therefore, is wrong in withhold­ German Freemasonry abroad takes place name was Joseph Balsamo, was without ex­ ing such right.— [Dr. Mackey in the N. 1. exclusively through the United Grand Lodge. ception the most impudent impostor that ever Advocate. 36 MASONIC TOKEN, JULY 15, 1878.

PUBLICATIONS with it. It was simply a money contract, kuk, Iowa, Grand Matron ; Willis D. Engle, and he who did more than his contract was of , Grand Secretary. The SENT post-paid ON RECEIPT OF PRICE. liberal and praiseworthy for doing it, but not printed rituals sell at eighty cents each, and blameworthy if he did not so choose. the profits on the sale, with the fees received History of 1-10-29 Me. Regt , by Maj. J. M. That opinion is not confined to one, and is for charters, support the Grand Body. We Gould, 720 pp. octavo; illustrated with cuts, and plans of Battle-fields and portraits of the thing to be feared when the time shall are pleased to see that Maine was not repre­ officers, cloth,...... $5.00 .come for Relief Associations to go to the sented in the list of names given. Maine Masonic Text Book, Digest and Monitor, by J. H. Drummond, 350 pp. 12 mo. happy hunting grounds where our old mutual cloth,...... $2.00 fire insurance companies, once so popular, Physical Qualifications. — William Memorial of Lieut. Fred. H. Beecher, 48 pp. Hacker, of , in an able letter to the quarto; tinted paper, gilt edge; cloth, $2.00. have gone before them. Then will rise up Masonic Advocate, says that of the fifty-eight Grand Lodge of Maine, vol. 1, Reprint, 1820 certain illogical elder Brothers, who have to 1847, inclusive, in sheets...... $3.00 sections of the old Constitutions of the ma­ Vol, 6, 1867 to 18C9, in sheets,...... $2 50 been too dilatory in dying to realize upon Vol. 7, 1870 to 1872, in sheets,...... $2.50 sons of Strasburg, adopted in 1459, not one their investments, and will say, “ Lo, these Vol. 8, 1873 to 1875, in sheets,...... $2.50 refers to the subject of physical qualifications, Vol. 9,1876 to 1878, in sheets,...... $2.00 many years do I serve thee; neither trans- and he is confident that it was put in at the Grand Chapter of Maine, Vol. 4, 1868 to gressed I at any time thy commandment, and 1873, inclusive, in sheets,...... $3.00 general assembly in England in 1663, when Vol. 5, 1874 to 1878, in sheets...... $2.50 now, O Masonry, thou hast swindled me out Henry Jermyn, Earl of St. Albans, was Grand Council of Maine, Vol. 2, 1868 to of my fatted calf.” 1875, in sheets...... $3.00 Grand Master. Moreover, that first Consti­ Grand Commandery of Maine, Vol. 2,1868 to 1873, inclusive, in sheets,...... 3.00 tution especially provided that the regulations INdiana.—The , Grand Chapter of Florida, Reprint 1861 and might be modified, decreased or increased. at its annual meeting, May 28, voted, 318 to 1862, in paper, ...... 1.00 How provokingly these obstinate facts do Masonic Token, Vol. I, 1867 to 1877,' with 165, to lay a per capita tax of 50 cents on Index, in sheets,...... $2.00 keep turning up to tear holes in our nicest members, and to raise the Grand Lodge dues theories. LODGE HISTORIES. to $1 a member in order to protect its credit Lincoln Lodge, Wiscasset,...... 40 and to save the Grand Lodge building, which is Lincoln Lo., Wiscasset, Supplement, to 1870,..20 The Indiana Masonic Mutual Benefit Soci­ Harmony Lodge, Gorham,...... 40 worth §150,000 over its incumbrances. This ety has paid in benefits during its eight years Arundel Lodge, Kennebunkport,...... 30 Casco Lodge, Yarmouth,...... 40 was the wisest course. The feeling about of existence, $197,324.85, and has now 3,500 Lewy’s Island Lodge, Princeton,...... 25 the matter seems to have resulted in electing York Lodge, Kennebunk,...... 50 members. Eastern Frontier Lodge, Fort Fairfield,...... 25 a new Grand Secretary, in place of that ex- Messalonskee Lodge, West Waterville,...... 35 cellent officer, John M. Bramwell, who was rand odge ertificates Atlantic Lodge, Portland...... 30 G L C .—These are Mt. Desert Lodge, Mt. Desert,...... 25 chairman of the Trustees of the property. found to be a great convenience to’Brethren, Hancock Lodge, Castine,...... ,,.35 Faris Lodge, South Paris,...... 40 This case shows how very dangerous it is for and many have availed themselves of the Forest Lodge, Springfield,...... 25 privilege of procuring them ; but their great­ Crescent Lodge, Pembroke,...... 30 Grand Lodges to invest in halls. They Cumberland Lodge, No. 12, New Gloucester,.. 50 owned a very valuable lot of land, but the est value accrues from the fact that they are Greenleaf Lodge, No. 117, Cornish,...... 30 Rising Sun Lodge, No. 7, Orland...... 25 hall on it was old and unsuitable. It was registered; and so a Brother’s standing may­ Aina Lodge, No. 43, Damariscotta,...... 30 Tremont Lodge, No. 77, Tremont,...... 20 therefore both desirable and politic to build a be promptly established, by himself or any of Waterville Lodge, No. 33, Waterville,...... 90 better. But just as it was completed the finan- his family, by writing to the Grand Secretary Sebasticook Lodge, No. 146, Clinton,...... 30 Howard Lodge, No. 69, Winterport,...... 30 cial crash came, and their rents failed to meet —who from the Register can certify to it, or Somerset Lodge, No. 34, Skowhegan,...... 50 Crescent Chapter, No. 26, Pembroke,...... 30 the interest. furnish a duplicate of the certificate, if desired. Drummond Chapter, No. 27, W. Waterville, .35 Grand Master Hay reports a decrease in Without this registration, it would be diffi­ membership, and argues that masonry has cult, if practicable, to find whether a man was, Benefits.—We must confess to a prefer­ been “ too cheap and common.” We object or not, one of our twenty-thousand members, ence for charity over a system of benefits, as to that view, and hold that the members ad­ and almost impossible, unless it was stated it seems pleasant to find, as we often do mitted during the decade from 1860 to 1870 in what lodge he claimed membership. a lodge contributing largely to the desti- will “pan out” as well as those admitted be- In order to perpetuate their value, we rec­ tute families of men who have voluntarily fore and since. Men who lose their interest ommend to Secretaries, when a Brother dies, thrown up their membership rather than pay in masonry drop out whether the times are to endorse on his Grand Lodge certificate dues, while it is equally unpleasant to hear a good or bad. Many excellent men become the date of his decease, with the statement widow complaining bitterly of some society non-affiliated because other things interest that he was at that time a member in good which had refused her relief because her hus­ them more, and so long as they ask no favors, standing, sign it as Secretary, impress on it band’s quarterages had run out just before they have a right to. Legislation does not the seal of the lodge, and return it to the his death. But we desire that a proper dis- seem to affect the matter materially, and the family, with the admonition to preserve it tinction should be made between the two sys- only way is to prune off the dead wood, and carefully, as the best evidence of their claim tems. One system is charity, the other is encourage the healthy growth. Our surprise upon the Fraternity in case they should need simply insurance. Lately an appeal was should be that so many hold out so faithfully. aid or friends. made to the members of a Masonic Relief How many old men do we see, who forsake Association to pay the accustomed dollar to all other associations as age and infirmities New York.—The Grand Lodge at its June the family of a Brother, who, notably gener- come upon them, who still cling to their meeting decided that dues do not accrue dur- ous and liberal, had allowed his policy to masonry. We need to be careful in clearing ing suspension. lapse. One of the lodge members expressed the rolls, that no brother is suspended who As that is to be the rule it is well to see his satisfaction that he was not a member of fails to pay through poverty, but carefully that those struck off are deprived of member­ the Relief Association, on account of their remembering that, we can close up the ranks ship and not simply suspended, otherwise it lack of charity in making regulations which and go safely on, assured that a very little leaves any man at liberty to drop out, save would permit such a case to occur. Yet this time will see us gaining again. paying dues as long as he likes, and come was not a question of charity at all. If their back after dull times at his option, in season obligations bound them to pay the dollar, it Easteiin Star. — The General Grand to get his share of the benefits of the fund equally bound every other mason outside the Chapter of this female order of masonry which his more diligent Brethren have been Relief Association to do the same, which is met in Chicago, May 8th. Thomas M. paying in. not claimed. It was a good thing to do, but Lamb, of Worcester, Mass., was elected The Grand Lodge also voted to continue their masonic obligations had nothing to do Grand Patron; Mrs. Elmira Foley, of Keo­ the 50c. tax to provide for the debt on the MASONIC TOKEN, JULY 15, 1878. 37 hall. The total number of masons in the To the members of the lodge la Renais- physical tests, it is only as symbols ; but in State is given as 81,296, an increase of 2,383, sance: Very Dear Brethren: In thus ad- my opinion, these tests have only a secondary dressing you I cannot fail to recall the pro- importance. or about three per cent., according to our last found expressions I experienced the day of If you will permit me to speak freely, I report of them. But as the total gains were my initiation. In order that you may be- would say that these physical tests did not 4,427, and the losses 7,377, there was really come better acquainted with me, and to give j alarm me. But my emotion was of quite the better direction to my masonic education, another kind. I was moved when I found a net loss of 2,960. Edward L. Judson, of 1 pray you, dear Brethren, to grant me a myself alone in that little hall, where I had Albany, was elected Grand Master. moment’s attention. to answer so many questions new to me. The emotions I experienced were in no Hitherto I had never dreamed of making my Benton H. Langley, Past Grand Com- wise due to any fears of the physical tests to will, and I confess to you I was deeply im­ mander of Minnesota, honored us with a visit which I might be subjected; for the cause of pressed ; for in reply to that question I was my application to you was not merely a per- \ about the first of July, having stopped in led to concern myself with my family, in the sonal one ; I want to see established between present and the future, and with the grave Portland to enjoy the sea bathing. the people of the East and the West the in­ questions of marriage and of children. You timate bands of masonic fraternity, and to know my answer. Pkoceedings.—Maine Proceedings this have banished those reproachful terms which It only remains to say, that in the first year will be, for Grand Lodge 60c.; Grand they have been accustomed to hurl at each part of the ceremony 1 felt arising a feeling Chapter and Commandery, 50c.; Grand other. My efforts would not stop only at my of indignation at being deprived of my liberty, own country, but I would wish to disturb the and that I could not move but at the pleasure Council, 30c.; and back years will be put at slumber of our neighbors of the Celestial of another. the same rate, such as we have on hand not Empire, and make the sentiment of Brother- Such, my very dear Brethren, are the im­ in volumes. hood to penetrate their hearts. pressions which I experienced. If you find Since I can here unveil all my thoughts, in me any sentiment contrary to the masonic DRUMMOND ON MASONIC JoURNAI.8.— permit me to say how immoral I regard it, faith, 1 am very ready to receive your criti­ “ Hedges, of Montana, makes a most powerful that a nation of civilized Europe should be cism ; but be assured that I shall feel under appeal to the craft in favor ot masonic maga- building up its trade by the injury of a great great obligations to make prosperous the zines and papers. His argument is : Masons | people, such as the Chinese, and extinguish, i grand philosophic Institution to which you are bound to improve themselves in masonry ; in the fumes of opium, the genius of one of I have been good enough to initiate me; and they cannot do so without reading and think- the grandest nations of antiquity. And still I promise you, besides, to continue ever ing; no one can read one of these magazines more shameful, when that people wished to devoted to it. You Kavva. or papers for a y,ear without improving him­ resist the deleterious traffic, and interdict it, —[Masonic Review. self in masonry and being the richer than he that they should suppress the effort by force- would without it; those who do not do this, Yes, my dear Brethren, I hate military force, Lamartine ON MasoNRy.—The Freema­ neglect their opportunities and belie their when it is used in an unjust cause; I detest warlike weapons wrongly employed, and I sons of Macon, M. de Lamartine’s native professions; it is a shame to masonry to town, presented him with a list of subscrip­ think how many of these masonic lights have yearn after the time when it shall be possible to melt down the cannon into tools of peace- tions to relieve him from encumbrances. gone out for want of proper support, while The illustrious poet and statesman thanked those which survive have only a meagre and ful labor. Besides, being connected by blood with the them in the following letter, which will be precarious one. We endorse all this: give held precious by every mason in the wide us a lodge which has one member, out of Japanese people, I preserve, as they do, calmness in the presence of physical tests, world: “ I have the honor to return you the every ten, who reads masonic books, papers list (so honorable both to you and to me) of or magazines an hour a week the year and I had no reason to think that masonic subscribers from French and foreign masonic through, and we will show you a live lodge, tests could be as severe as those which young making itself felt as a power among the Yra- warriors of my country used to undergo be- lodges. Pray assure all your Brothers of my ternity and in the community." fore entering a society which we call “com­ I gratitude. I do not speak the language, and radeship.” am unacquainted with the rites of your fra­ ternal institution, but through you I know its Rev. Henry W. Rugg, Past Grand Com- Let me, on this occasion, mention those tests, which are not very agreeable to under- hearts and its works. I see not only in the mander of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, secrets of the lodges a veil of modesty thrown has given up his pastorate in Halifax, and go, I assure you. They put a bandage over the eyes of the aspirant, place his hands to- upon truth and charity, to heighten their will return to his former charge in Provi- beauty in the eyes of God and man. But for dence.—[Bath Times. gether in the attitude of prayer, make him kneel, and fasten his legs together. In this this modesty you would not conceal from manner they deprive the neophyte of freedom men the secret which your actions reveal. Speaking of the installation of the Prince of movements, though they leave him power You are, in my opinion, the greatest eclectics of Wales, as Grand Master, April 24th, the to raise his joined hands to the bandage which of the modern world. You cull from all London Times says : covers his eyes. This done, they attach to time, all countries, all systems, all philoso­ his naked arms, his hair, his face, ribbons of phers, the evident, eternal and immutable The ceremonial of yesterday is not the paper saturated with oil, and around the vic­ principles of universal morality, and you first of the kind that the English world has tim the old soldiers form a circle; then, ata blend them into an infallible and unanimously seen. From the days of King Henry VI, given signal, they light at once all the papers, accepted dogma of fraternity. You reject who passed suddenly from a persecutor which burn rapidly. This test is designed everything that divides minds, arid profess to an admitted member of the Order, thecon- everything that unites hearts, you are the nection of the English Royal Family with to see if the new Brother can preserve his mind in danger and his calmness before phys­ manufacturers of concord. With your trow­ Freemasonry has been close and frequent. ical pains, for there was a very simple means els you spread the cement of virtue about At the present day, with its 1690 lodges, its of deliverance; he had only to tear off the the foundation of society. Your symbols are innumerable band of Brothers, and with the bandage with the hands, which remained bit* figures. If I am not mistaken in the in­ Heir-Apparent as its Grand Master, English free. As soon as he recovered his sight it terpretation of your dogmas, the curtain of Freemasonry stands more firmly than ever. was easy to extinguish the lighted papers. your mysteries might be drawn without the Its enemies, if such it has, must be looked If he lacked this presence of mind he must fear of revealing anything but services ren­ for among the sex which is debarred forever not utter any cry, but bear silently his suffer- dered to humanity. The tribute of esteem from its privileges. Women, it is well known, ing, for the poor fellow who could not sup- and sympathy which the masonic lodges of unhappily for themselves and for Freemason­ port the pain, received at each cry blows France and foreign countries have been kind ry, have an evil reputation for not keeping from a stick. enough to send to me through you gives me secrets. The great ceremonial of yesterday After these tests, the young warriors vvere a right of confraternity with them. I did not was, thererefore, less perfect than it might esteemed patient and courageous, and conse­ require this right to esteem them ; but this have been made if the sex had been less frail quently worthy to defend the honor of the honorary conformity now entitles me to love country, when warriors from neighboring them as Brothers. Receive and convey to Masonic Experience op a YouNG Jap­ countries attacked it. your honorable correspondents of all countries anese. — A young Japanese, named You the assurance of my gratitude and respectful Kavva, a military student, sent to France by In relating to you these terrible tests, I do consideration.” his government, lately received initiation not seek to acquire any consideration for un­ dergoing them ; I never had that honor; so- into the lodge " la Renaissance,” at Paris. Dame Study says: He gives, in a late number of the Chaine cial progress has caused them to disappear. d’ Union de Paris, his impressions of his en- These tests have their raison d’etre among a “ Of alle Kynne Craftes trance, and his ambition to aid in spreading warlike nation, whose customs resemble, in I contreved tooles, Freemasonry in his native land on his return. more than one point, the chivalrous institu­ Of carpen trie, of Ker veres, The article is quite interesting from the cir- tions of the middle age. The civilized na­ And compased masons, cumstances connected with the neophyte, tions of Europe have repudiated their barbar­ And lerned hem level and lyne, and we therefore translate it entire for the ous usages. They have rejected them with Thoftgh I loke dyinnie.” readers of the Masonic Review. reason, and if Freemasonry still preserves —[ Piers Ploughman. 38 MASONIC TOKEN, JULY 15, 1878.

26 Free Masons’ Gift. [From Noah’s Sunday Times and Messenger.] Our Thanks to 27 Knights Templar of , CHRISTIAN KNIGHTHOOD. J. C. Luse, Grand Master of Ohio, for his ad­ Alfred Creigh, 1868 dress to Gr. Lodge, 1878. 28 Masonry and Anti-Masonry, Alfred BY J. A. Chas. E. Meyer, Gr. Rec., for proc. Gr. Com­ Creigh. mandery Pennsylvania, 1878; Book of tiie Law of 29 Proceedings Sup. Gr. Council, 33°, 1867 the Grand Commandery. Where Jordan laves with flowing waves 30 Proceedings Supreme Grand Coun- The soil made dear in song and story, P. G. M. Wm. Wallace Lee, of West Meriden, cil, 33°, 1863, ’64 The knights of old, intrepid, bold, Conn., for proc. 4th, 5th and Gtb Annual Re-unions 31 Reprint Supreme Council, 1781 to 1851 Achieved their deeds of fame and glory; Conn. Vet. Mas. Association. The welkin rang with weapons’ clang, DeWitt C. Dawkins, Gr. Sec., for proc. Grand 32 Proceedings Sup. Council, 1851 to 1858 The Paynim fled in hopeless terror, Chapter Florida, 1878. 33 Grand Constitutions Ancient and Before tlie knight who fought for right James S. Barber, Gr. Sec., for proc. Penn. Coun­ Accepted Masons. And taught the haughty foe his error. cil Deliberation, 1877. 34 New Masonic Trestle Board (Chas. Oh, for one hour of Richard’s power Wm. P. Innes, Gr. Rec., for proc. Gr. Com­ W. Moore), 1850 On Danube’s banks and Servian valleys, mandery Michigan, 1878. 35 Statutes of tlie Order of Knights Or where the stream beholds the gleam J. E. Burke, Gr. Sec., for proc. Grand Chapter Templar, 1853 And bears the load of Turkish galleys; South Carolina. 1878. Where outraged maid and infant flayed 36 By-Laws St. Paul’s R. A. Chapter, Send up then- dying wail to Heaven, Aurelio Almeida, Gr. Sec., for proc. Gr. Lodge of Winslow Lewis, 1860 From village sacked, by flends attacked Cuba, 1876 to 1878. 37 Masonic Jurisprudence, Albert G. To whom the form of men is given! G. J. Barnet, M. D., Gr. Sec., appeal of the Gr. Mackey, 1859 Lodge of Colon to the Masonic World, 1878. Proud land, renowned, with glory crowned, 38 Principles of Masonic Law, Mackey, 1856 Which gave the world its Coeur de Lion, Chas. H. Titus, Gr. Sec., for proc. Grand Lodge 39 Free Masons’ Manual, Rev. K. T. With many a knight far famed in fight, Massachusetts for June, 1878. Whose valor won the hill of Zion; Stewart, 1840 How soiled thy fame, how stained thy name, 40 Lexicon of Freemasonry, A. G. By avarice ruled in court and palace, MARRIED. Mackey, 1856 Which bids the Turk his vengeance work 41 Knights Templars’ Pilgrimage to On babe and maid with fiendish malice! In Portland, June 11, H. A. Duncan and Mrs. Augusta M. Hyde, both of Bath. Virginia, 1859 O’er oceans wide swells up the tide 42 Mystic Circle, Geo. H. Gray, 1855 Of tears and groans and bitter crying— 43 Free Masons’Guide, Henry Atwood, 1851 Land of the West, by Heaven so blest, DIED. Succor a land in ashes lying; 44 Manual of Ancient and Accepted In Freeport, May 28, Europe Kelsey, aged 93 yrs. Scottish Rite, 1864 Kindle the fires your generous sires 5 mos. He was made a mason in Groton, Mass., Bade brightly burn for Grecian glory, in 1806. 45 Masonic Chart, Jeremy Cross, 1853 Let truth and right crush savage might, 46 Masonic History, from 1st to 33d, 1862 Which triumphs now with weapons gory! In Portland, June 9, Henry A. Gray, aged 42 yrs. 1 mo. Buried in Evergreen Cemetery by 47 Manual of Free Masonry, English Portland Lodge, escorted by Bosworth Post, No. 2, Publication. G. A. R. GRAND Lecturers.—Bro. Alex. Fuller- 48 Allyn’s Ritual of Masonry. 49 Jachin and Boaz, Samuel Buarn, 1857 ton, of New Jersey, says : Contributions to Masonic Library. 50 Templars’ Chart, Jeremy L. Cross, 1852 “ If gifted with merely mechanical memo- 51 Free Masons’ Monitor,/. A. Davis, 1854 ries, and if not men of general culture, they Stephen Berry—Vol. 9 (imperfect) and 10 52 Masonic Digest, Geo. W. Chase, 1859 are unable to perceive verbal, grammatical, complete, Phila., Keystone. 53 Masonic Text Book, John Dove, 1847 rhetorical, and historical errors; and if, in Vol. 1, Masonic Eclectic. 54 Masonic Journal, Samuel Lawrence, 1852 addition, marked by either perverseness or Proceedings 4th, 5th and 6th Annual Reun- 55 Masonic Journal. conceit, they are unwilling to correct them. ion Conn. Veteran Masonic Association. 56 Free Masons’ Magazine, 1811 Between incompetency and indisposition, a Louisville Masonic Journal, Vol. 2, lacking 57 “ “ “ 1811 whole State runs the risk of perpetuating Nos. 1 and 2. 58 Prudence Book, Robert Morris, 1860 mistake, solecism, or nonsense. The ignorant Oliver Gerrish—By-Laws Pythagoras Lodge, 59 Catalogue of Anti-Masonic Books, 1852 are unimproved, and the educated are re- Portsmouth, N. II., 1820 60 Memories of Carbonari, English Pub- volted. What can be more aggravating to a J. H. Drummond—Letter book Grand Master, lication, 1821 scholar protesting against some hideous 1860, MSS. 61 Preston’s Illustrations of Masonry, blunder in grammar or in rhetoric, than to Geo. W. Deering—Proceedings Grand Com- William Preston, 1856 be told that it is ‘ standard work ? ’ And mandery Illinois, 1862, completing our 62 The Craftsman, Cornelius Moore, 1846 who is the ‘standard/ and where did he get set. 63 Spirit of Masonry, Geo. Oliver, 1843 64 Early Masonic Writers, (English,) 1847 his‘work?’ It turns out to be the R. W. PREBLE LIBRARY. Bro. Brown, who learned it from plain Bro. 65 The Book of the Lodge, 1836 Jones—excellent Brethren, no doubt, and Masonic Magazine, 1791*, English Publication. 66 Masonic Trestle Board, Charles W. devoted to the Fraternity, but innocent of 1 Masonic Magazine, 1794 Moore, 1846 grammar as of guile, and unskillful with the 2 Free Masons’ Magazine,English, 1793 67 History of Initiation, Geo. Oliver, 1865 pen as with the sword. Imagine Bro. Brown 3 Free Mason, Vol., 1794 68 Symbol of Glory, Geo. Oliver, 1855 gifted with obstinacy and crowned with 4 Constitutions American Free Ma­ 69 Revelations of the Square, George authority, and then picture the consternation sonry, Thaddeus S. Nason Harris,1792 Oliver, 1855 of his educated pupils 1 ” 6 Proofs of a Conspiracy of all Religious 70 Antiquities of Masonry, G. Oliver, 1855 Governments. 71 Illustrations of Masonry, William 7 Spirit of Masonry, William Hutch­ Preston, 1855 In Waco there is a lodge of Colored Ma- inson, 1790 72 Colcott’s Disquisitions, W. Colcott, 1855 sons. The Master of the lodge was A. N. 8 Masonic Discourses, T. M. Harris, 1801 73 Star in the East, Geo. Oliver, 1855 Jones, a light mulatto preacher from one of 9 Mysteries of Popery Unveiled, An- 74 Masonic Manual, Jonathan Ashe, 1855 the old States. Jim McCann, Dublin Cleaver thony Given, 1801 75 Harris’ Discourses of Free Masonry, 1833 and Tom Vance were members. Over a 10 Pamphlet Discourses, 1805 76 Masonic Digest, J. W. S. Mitchell, 1854 year ago it was ascertained, or at least be- 11 Solomon’s Temple Spiritualized, 77 Masonic Digest, Vol. 2. lieved, that McCann had betrayed some of Christopher Kelly, . 1820 78 Dalcho’s Ahiman Rezon, 1807 the mysteries of the lodge; besides, he had 12 Ritual of Freemasonry, Avery 79 Ahiman Rezon, 1855 given personal offense to Jones in some other Allyn, 1831 80 Antiquities of 'Free Masonry, Geo. way. It seems Jones and his associates put 13 A Candid Disquisitor, W. Walcott, 1772 Oliver, 1854 a literal construction on the tenets of the Or- 14 Free Mason Monitor, 1797 81 Free Mason Quarterly Magazine, 1854 der, and the assassination of McCann was de­ 15 A Brief Inquiry into the Origin of 82 Masonic Miscellany, A. G. Mackey, liberately planned by Jones. Late at night, Free Masonry, Simon Greenleaf, 1820 Vol. 1. he and Cleaver and Vance rode up to Mc- 16 Light on Masonry, David Bernard, 1829 83 Masonic Miscellany, Vol. 2. Cann’s house in the edge of Waco, and de- 17 Free Mason Quarterly Magazine 84 Masonic Miscellany, Vol. 3. coyed him out into the woods, where his (English Publication), 1853 85 Masonic Miscellany, 1 ols. 4 and 5. body was shortly after found in amostshock- 18 Masonic Cyclopedia, R. McCoy, 1869 86 Acacia, Vol. 1. ingly mutilated condition, the throat being 19 Historical Land Marks, Rev. Geo. 87 “ “ 2. cut from ear to ear, and a paper pinned on the Oliver, 1855 88 Masonic Casket, Vol. 1, 1823 back of the corpse, the handwriting of which 20 Lights and Shadows of Masonry, 89 “ n “ 2, 1824 led to the detection of Jones the murderer. Robert Morris, 1855 90 Masonic Garland, Chas. W. Moore, 1829 A number of the members of the lodge were 21 Letters on Masonic Institutions, 91 The Temple, Monthly Magazine, 1852 arrested and held for trial as accessories. John Quincy Adams, 1847 92 “ “ “ “ Vol. 2. Jones has just been found guilty of a most 22 Moore’s Code of Masonic Law, 1856 93 Masonic Mirror. horrible and revolting murder, and sentenced 23 History of Free Masonry, R. Morris,1859 94 Tannerhill’s Port-Folio, 1850 to death. Cleaver and Vance are yet to be 24 Free Masons’ Monitor, T. S. Webb, 1869 95 “ “ “ 1849 tried.—Louis Globe. 25 Rational Ethics of Free Masonry, 1858 96 “. “ “ 1848 MASONIC TOKEN, - - JULY 15, 1878. 39

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PROCEEDINGS SENT Bi MAIL POST PAID HALL L. DAVIS, N. & II. B. CLEAVES, Grand Lodge, 1866,1869, 1870, 1872, 1874, 1875, BOOKSELLER, STATLOKEB, 1876, 1877, 1878, each,.60c. Counsellors at Law, Grand Chapter, 1863, ’64. ’66, ’67, ’68, ’69, ’70, And Blank Book Manufacturer, ’72, ’73, ’74, ’75, ’76, ’77, each,.. .50c. No. 30 Exchange Street, Grand Council, 1867, ’69, ’70, ’71, ’72, ’73, ’74. No. 53 Exchange Street, ’75, ’76, ’77, each,.30c. Grand Commandery, 1857, ’66, ’68, ’70, ’71-, ’73, PORTLAND, ME. Nathan Cleaves. PORTLAND, ME. ’74, ’75, ’76, ’77, each, . 50c. A few files Grand Com’y 1864 to 67 inc...... 2.25 T TT O TC ZB E, “ “ “ Council 1865 to 67 inc...... 1.00 R. K. GATLEY, Master Mason’s Hymns, mounted on heavy pasteboard, (by express) each...... 10c. 21 Union Street, Portland, JOB PRINTING HOUSE, Masonic Hymns for Lodges, 9 hymns with PLASTERER, STUCCO Sf MASTIC WORKER 115 Exchange Street, music, paper, by mail per doz.,...... §1.50 Whitening, Coloring, Cementing, $c. Chapter Music Cards, per doz.,.., ...... 1.25 Printers’ Exchange. PORTLAND. Visitors’ Books, Lodge and Chapter, bound Contractor for Concrete Walks, Drives, Streets, &c. A. M. KIMBALL, MANAGER. half blue and red morocco, 160 pages, printed heading, express,...... $2.50 g m stanwoo co Black Books, express,...... $1.00 T T FF T- Masonic Furnishing Store, SHIP SMITHS. Sole Agents and Manufacturers for the POLLARD, ALFORD & CO., FRED’K F. HALE, State of Maine for ART STOKE, PINKHAM’S PATENT CAP, 1O-L Tremont St., Boston. 173 Commercial Street, Every description of goods for Frames, Mouldings, Chromos, PORTUAND, ME. (gJr“All orders promptly attended to. Lodges, Chapters, Councils and Commanderies, Engravings, Photographers’ Supplies, &o., On hand and furnished to order. No. 2 FREE STREET, PORTLAND. C. E. JOSE & CO., Importers of BANNERS AND FLAGS mainesavings bank, Crockery, China and Glass Ware, Painted and made to order. And Dealers in Kerosene Lamps, Plated and Cor. Middle and Plum Sts. Britannia Ware, ORLANDO LEIGHTON, 140 and 142 Middle, corner Pearl Street, Dealer in Interest on deposits commences on the first day of R. S. Maxey, PORTLAND, ME. J. C. Small. January, February, March, April, July, Pork, Lard, Hams, Dressed Hogs, August, September and October. A. E. STEVENS & CO., " DORK AND BOLOGNA SAUSAGES. A. G. ROGERS, Treas. Manufacturer of Importers of EXTRA ’LAR D O I L, J. NV. STOCK WELL, IRON AND STEEL, 13 and 15 Silver street, - - Portland, Me. 463 Danforth Street, Nos. 146 and 148 Commercial Street, ESTABLISHED 1841. Manufacturer of DB.A.IN Pipe, Flowee Vases, Head of Widgery’s "Wharf, GA.KOT.TS BOKWER, CUTMTSETtS, Vl'.Lt.S, Emery I PORTLAND. 'Wheels, JBURIAJL Vaults, Building Blocks, TVliOlesale Druggist Carriage Blocks, and Carbonated Stone of CHARLES M. RICE & CO., almost any shape, size or color. Dealer in all the varieties of Junction Free and Middle Sts., S. S. RICH & SON, PAPER, PAPER BAGS, & TWINE, PORTLAND. No. 14 EXCHANGE St., PORTLAND. Manufacturers and dealers in I. D. MERRILL, WOOD &. METALLIC CASKETS, Paper of any size or quality made to order. Charles M. Rice. PLUMBER, TIN ROOFER, COFFINS, SHROUDS, CADS, Ac., and dealer in 38 Exchange street, residences 162 and 186 Pearl WOODMAN, TRUE & CO., street, 1*1 limiter s’ Materials, A. J. Rich. Portland, Mb. Importers and Dealers in No. 27 Union Street, DRESSER, McTELLAN & CO., DRY GOODS AND WOOLENS, PORTLAND. PUBLISHERS, Woodman Block, cor. Pearl & Middle Sts., Wholesale Booksellers &. Stationers, BERRY, STEPHEN, Book, Job and Card AND cMb® PORTLAND. 1 > Printer, 37 Plum Street, Portland. All kinds of Printing done to order. Orders by mail prompt­ BLANK BOOK MAN UFACTURERS, ly attended to. 47 EXCHANGE STREET, PORTLAND, JOHN B. HUDSON, Jr., BLANKS.—Masonic Blanks of all kinds always Publish Maine Reports, Webb’s Railroad Laws of JD on hand. ffi^P’Send for a circular. Maine. SIGN & ORNAMENTAL PAINTER, lOZ" In future we shall send no blanks or other articles, of which the price is given in our circular No. 367' Middle street, list, by mail, unless the price is remitted with the J. A. MERRILL & CO., order. PORTLAND, ME. Dealers in Y-LAWS.—Model By-Laws always in type, so Special attention paid to all kinds of Masonic that Lodges can have them at half price if few Painting, and drawing and recording Marks, Balterations are made. Masonic & Military Goods, / 1ARDS of all kinds cut to any size, and sent by SISE & NEVENS V mail or express at wholesale prices. WATCHES, JEWELRY, &c. CERTIFICATES OF STOCK, Town Bondsand Manufacturers and Wholesale Dealers in V every description of Ornamental Printing. All kinds of Lodge, Chapter, Council and CHECKS, Drafts and all kinds of Bank Printing Commandery fittings constantly COFFEE AND SPICES, V. Stamped or unstamped. on hand, CREAM TARTAR, CAYENNE &c,,. ABELS of all kinds, very cheap. Apothecary’s Recipe Blanks, Calendars, &c., &c. KNIGHT TEMPLAR UNIFORMS, &c. Eagle Mills, Office 184 & 186 Fore St., L ODGE MUSIC, in Pamphlets, nine hymns—the H. H. Nevens. PORTLAND, ME. No. 839 Middle Street, L best ever issued. Per dozen $1.50. PLACARDS & ORNAMENTAL SHOW CARDS J. A. MERRILL. PORTL AND. ALBION KEITH. I in every style. Colored and Bronze work. CHINE S E” p ECORDS and other Masonic Blank Books fur- GRAND LODGE CERTIFICATES ------o------JA nished or made to order. Can be had at the Grand Secretary’s office, accord­ EALS.—-Embossing Seals and P resses, very cheap ing to vote of Grand Lodge in 1868. Price $1, (or Ask your Grocer S and of the finest workmanship, by the best in pocket book form $1.35). The quickest and best Seal Engraver in the country. way is for Brethren wishing them to apply through FOR THE ISITING CARDS printed in the latest styles, the Secretaries of their respective Lodges. sent post paid for 75c. per pack of 50. Money IRA BERRY, Grand Sec’y, CHINESE LAUNDRY SOAP. Vmust accompany the order.