Contents. and patents delivered by the Grand Orient of PAGE. FREEVSIASOJTS' MAGAZISE :— France, being in but one language, are insufficient Freemasonry in France 481 The Grand Loelge of the Three Globes, Berlin 483 for the purposes of brethren travelling in distant History of Freemasonry in AA7orcestershiro 481 countries, aud likewise that foreign jurisdictions Masonic Jottings—No. 21 487 Masonic Archaiological Institute 487 deliver them in two languages (Latin and the Masonic Notes and Queries 489 Correspondence 491 national language), it is desirable that the Grand Masonic Sayings and Doings Abroad 492 MiBOSIC MtEKOK :— Orien t should issue all Masonic certificates in Masonic Mems 494 three languages, French, English, and Spanish." CSAPT LOUGE MEETINGS :— Metropolitan , 494 Bro Venot reported that the only difficult y Provincial 494 India 496 would be to choose a language besides the national Royal Arch 498 Ancient anel Accepted Rite 499 tongue in which documents should be printed. He Reviews 499 considered the best course would be to use the Obituary 499 Scientific Meetings 500 French language, with a translation into Latin. List of Loelge, &c, Meetings for ensuing week 500 To Correspondents , 500 Bro. Colfavru observed that the use of the French language was now almost universal , and therefore it was unnecessary to introduce any LONDON, SATURDAY, JJJNF 18, 1870. other language. Especially he opposed the intro- duction of Latin, an obscure language of the past. FREEMASONRY IN FRANCE. After some further observations, the proposition of Bro. Yienot was put to the vote, but was not (Continued from page 462.) carried. Lodge Francaise clue Ecossaise demanded " that Lodge "La Phare Hospitalier," Orient of Sen- the Grand Orient should not arrogate to itself" the lis, demanded a recognition by the G.O. of the power of reprimanding and. punishing brethren, the right each lodge in France to correspond at will as in cases of certain brethren cited. The demand is with French or foreign lodges upon questions of made on the ground that the lodges only have the administration and finance, and of social and right in cases of Masonic discipline, Avhile it ad- philosophical progress ; centralisation being con- mits the jurisdiction of the Grand Orient in cases demned by all enlightened and progressive classes. of violation of the Constitutions. The lodge Freemasonry being a lover of progress, can it therefore proposed that, in conformity to the Con- refuse to strengthen the rights and powers of its stitutions, an administrative court be established, lodges ? independent of other powers, with two degrees Bro. Vienot, in his report, considered there was of jurisdiction. Article 25 of the Constitution no necessity for this proposition. He remarked gives to the Grand. Master the right to suspend that the lodges already possessed the right of cor- brethren , leaving them at liberty to appeal to the respondence here demanded. Although, a clause Council of the Order within 33 days. was proposed forbidding such intercommunication, It seems natural that since the Masonic law it was not adopted . The only prohibition which regards a reprimand as a higher punishment than existed was a collective deliberation ; the right of that of suspension, the Grand Master, and like- correspondence, he said, existed. wise the Council, can lessen the punishment, and The Council apparently deemed this explana- consider the reprimand as sufficient. This was tion satisfactory, for the subject was not further the case with the Masons of Bordeaux. As to pressed. the case of Bro. Patry, it was explained that the The same lodge also brought forward a desire decision was different. The Gran d Master had that the subject of universal peace should be ad- merely said that he thought he had occasion to vocated by the Masonic body. The Council were reprimand Bro. Patry through the intervention of of opinion that the desire was a legitimate appli- the W. Master of the lodge. It was merely an cation of the principles of the Masonic Fraternity, , advice ; nothing more. but could not see any means by which they could The subject was then dropped. forward the object. A proposition of the Sixth Bureau was pre- A suggestion from Lodge Progres, Orient of sented :—" In consideration that certificates, briefs, Saint Geniijs de Malgoires, that application should be made to the railway companies for a reduction the proposed alteration in the practice would of fares in the case of brethren appointed as dele- lessen the desire of the initiates to acquire the gates of a lodge, aud while travelling on Masonic degree of Master, in which the Council concurred. business. The lodge also suggested application to The amendment was not carried. the postal administration for a free transmission of A proposition was adopted, providing that the the correspondence ofthe Master of a lodge, whether high degrees should be represented in the annual to the brethren of his lodge, to other lodges, or to meeting of the Council of the Grand Orient by the Grand Orient. active members of the respective degrees. This These ideas, although entertained by sentiments regulation applies to all degrees from the 18° to the of a legitimate economy, in the opinion of the 30°, owing allegiance to the Grand Orient in Paris, G. Orient, could not be consistently urged, as the provinces, or French Possessions. Masonry should stand on its own ground, and not Ab the meeting of the Council on the 11th ask assistance from institutions established for April, the proceedings of the previous meeting public utility. were read and confirmed. Propositions came from several lodges, request- Bro. Caubert reported upon the case of Lodge ing that the Grand Orient should declare that la Parfote Harmonie, Orient of Toulouse, and from brethren should be at liberty to take the capitular the tenour of his report, it appears that "perfect bar- degrees in any chapter they choose, the practice inony " has not prevailed in the lodge bearing this being hitherto to confine them them to the chapter name for the past two years. He says, Masonry in attached to the lodge of which they are members. Toulouse has been greatly troubled, four Vener- The proposition was carried. ables having given in their resignations, and one Propositions were also adopted defining the lodge has been closed. Amongst the causes that rights of lod ges as to the reception of visitors, led to_ this state of things, he cited :—The election many lodges believing that they had the right to of Bro. Martin as Venerable, on which occa- refuse to receive as visitors brethren who had sion a brother voted who was not regularly visited there times unless they affiliated themselves. initiated, not having.reached the age of eighteen It was decided that this was not the case, and at the time of his admission. The vote of this that regular Masons could at any time assist in brother gave the majority to Bro. Martin, com- the work. The other proposition was that a plaints were then brought against Bro. Soulie, lodge should have the right to refuse to receive, as and his father also for having proposed him. At a visitor, a regular member of another lodge when this stage, several brethren considered themselves it is within their knowledge that the brother is not. authorised to suspend the labours of the lodge, and worthy of being a Mason , aud to whom the lodge the most complete confusion prevailed in its would have refused initiation. affairs. It was therefore proposed and unani- The G rand Orient considered it necessary to mously agreed to, that the Grand Orient should remind the authors of this proposition of the annul the election, and invite Bro. Muller, the pre- general principles of right and justice, for the con- vious Master to convoke the lod ge for new elec stitutions provide that no Mason can be deprived tions, and preside over the work till the installa- of his ri ghts, but by virtue of a jud gment. If then tion of the Master ; to command the lodge to a Mason, known to be unworthy, demand entrance pursue the charges against the offending brethren ; into the lod ge, it is the duty of the lod ge pos- and to call the attention of the lodge to the sessing that knowled ge to bringan accusation against decision of the Council in its affairs in June, the brother before the lod ge to which he belongs, 1368. so that, if such is the case, he may be declared Bro. Galibert presented a report upon the state unworthy. In the absence of such a jud gment, of Masonry in one of the most distan t of the neither a Mason or a lodge should attempt to French possessions, viz., at Mahe, in the East usurp the functions of regular justice. Indies. It appears that eighteen brethren, most Several brethren sent in propositions that the of whom first saw the light in the Mauritius, have sign of distress should be communicated to Entered requested to be recognised as a lodge of the Apprentices.* French Rite, under the title of " La Reunion Sin- An objection was raised, upon the ground that cere." The application was regular, and as the ¦« - lhis has been done in Saxony, see p, 470 ante. W.M. designate, Bro. Pascal de Giovani was known to the Grand Orient, (having founded Lodge and a part of Germany, adop t the exclusive principle. " la Bienfaisance," He de Reunion, now in a pros- Of the seventy-five Grand Lodges of the world, six perous condition), the application was granted. only recognise the so-called Christian principle. Two simillar applications for the establishment Again and again war has been made upon it; and it has been discussed in all its hearings. Theoreticall of Provincial lodges were granted, and several y it has been overpowered long since ; in practice it has authorisations given for raising brethren to the been retained, however, with a zeal worthy of a higher degrees. better cause. The day is not far distant when this A motion was made that, in consideration of the un-Masonic and illiberal idea will be dispelled by the importance of the propagation of Masonic princi- sun of enlightenment. The boundaries of exclusive- ples amongst those charged with the education of ness are becoming more circumscribed day by day. the rising generation, it would be desirable The question has been already virtually decided by that those engaged in that profession should be an immense majority of vote. admitted into Masonry at a reduced charge for The Grand Lodge of the Three Globes explains- initiation. that the term " Catholic Religion " means not the It is permitted by the Constitution that the Church of Rome, but Christianity generally. All military professions, and Lewises, may be admitted lodges of the world originally sprung from those of at a charge of one half the lowest otherwise England, Ireland, and Scotland ; they agree in the permitted by the Constitution. fundamental principles, in the peculiarities and essen- In the case of Lewises, (remarked Bro. Tordeux tials of Masonry, in the principle of universality, and interpret the word catholic what it was intended to in his report), it is offered as an inducement to , convey, universality, general. If the Masonic Insti- join the Order to which their fathers have belonged ; tution is fouuded for the purpose of Christianity, and in the case of the military, as a means of then its necessity is more than problematical. It enabling them to enter an asscciation which has would be altogether unnecessary and superfluous. so greatly benefitted by the dissemination of its Originally there was no Masonry in Germany but principles in all parts of the world by the French what was transplanted by the Grand Lodge of Eng- Army. He admitted the probable utility of the land. "When Masonry in Germany began to worship present proposed alteration, and promised to bring strange gods, the lodges ignored and abandoned the the subject before the next meeting of the ancient landmarks and usages. Many of them have Council. returned to the ancient faith. But the three Prussian Bro. Archimbaud of Lodge " Les Cceurs indivi- Gran d Lodges and those of Sweden and Denmark sibles," proposed a set of very stringent regula- still worship around the strange altar. These bodies, tions, as to the initiation of candidates, with, it in reality, exclude themselves from the rest of the Masonic family, although they have much in common was admitted, a laudable desire to secure a high with them in regard to principles, symbols, forms and standard of excellence in the order, but which were , constitution ; but in this one essential they certainly so difficult of execution and likel , y to seriously retard differ from the rest. The Masonic institution in ideal the progress of the Order, that they could not be elevation, stands far above all contingencies of human entertained. life, far above all severing barriers, far above all other {To be continued) societies. The Prussian, Swedish, and Danish lodges lack these essentials. They are a union of professing Christians, a comtmmity professing a certain faith. Ma- THE GRAND LODGE OF THE THREE sonry esteems man according to his moral worth ; they GLOBES, BERLIN. take into consideration accidental, external circum- {Concludedfrom page 4G5). stances. Masonry selects the.pure man as he carr.e from In the Constitution of 1723 the princi ple of uni- tho hands of his Creator; the Prussian lodges as accident versality of the Institution was laid down as the of birth or society has formed him, tho Christian . The foundation stone. It was adopted by the Grand structure of true Freemasonry is perfect and consistent Lodge of Ireland in 1730, by that of Scotland in in itself ; that of Prussian Masonry is contradictory and imperfect. In Prussian lodges the character of candi- 1761, by Holland in 1761, by Prance in 1771, by dates of the Jewish faith is investigated, their names are Hamburgh in 1801. Even the more modern Grand placed on the lists of candidates, and occasionally they Lodges of Italy and South America, sprung from are very warml y recommended for initiation to lodges France, are based upon the principle of freedom in outside of Prussia, whilst they themselves refuse to religious belief, as laid down in the ancient charges. bring them to Masonic light. They admit them as It is engrafted on the constitutions of all the Grand visitors, yet make a distinction between those whom they Lodges of the world, and only Sweden and Denmark treat as brethren and those whom they recognise as such ill name only. Th ey do not concede to them the right HISTORY OP FREEMASONRY IN WOR- of initiation and affiliation in their lodges, and refuse to CESTERSHIRE. be just and practice tolerance. But ancient prejudices must give way before educa- We have received from the author, Bro. 0. 0. tion and Ihe enlightenment of tho ago. Tho Prussian Whitney Griffith s, a very elegant work on the Govcrw-iont now admits its Jewish subjects to seats in " History of the Worcester Lodge, No. 280, and its Parliament, and in liberality and enlightenment, in the other Masonic Institutions in the Province and freedom from prejudices, Masons should lead and not follow. They should not be Sons of Light in name City of Worcester." merely. AAT e look, at no distant day, for a change in the Bro. Griffith s is Past Master of 280, and views of our Sister Grand Lodges of Prussia. Already P.S.G-. Warden of Worcestershire : P.Z. of St. the si gns prognosticating this change appear here and Wultstan's Chapter ; P.M. Lechmere Lodge of there on the horizon. Wc will only refer to the circular Mark Masters No. 59 P.S.G.D. Grancl Lod of letter issued on St. John's Day, 1867, by tbe Lodge , ; ge " Ernst znm Compass,'1 at C-otha, a daughter lodge of Mark Masters ; Knt. Com. K.T. and P.G. Ex- the Three Globes. Gladly would we transfer the whole pert; P.M.W.S. St. Dunstan's Chapter, Rose Croix; of it i.o our pages, but our limits forbid. Let the follow- K.K. 30°, and a member of the Masonic Archaso- ing points , offered as amendments to tlie constitution, logical Institute, &c. It will be therefore readily therefore suffice to show the sentiments of that en- admitted that diligent in research, as he evidently lightened Prussian lodge. has been , he possessed ample facilities for the 1. The ri ght of an unrestricted vote by the lodge in the Grand Loelge is asked for. production of this work, which he has done in so 2. The requirement of a confession of faith as a able a manner. condition for thc reception of a candidate is not in The work is dedicated to R.AV. Bro. Albert accordance with the principles of Masonry, does not rest Hudson Royds, Prov. Grand Master, Worcester, upon an historical foundation, and should therefore be and the members of the Worcester Lodge, and abolished. being ''" published by the Worcester Lodge for "Wc do not at all doubt that the propositions of this presentation onl lod ge will be looked upon by many, and perhaps by a y," it is not likely to reach a majority of tho Prussian Lod ges as having a de-Chris- general circulation. AVe, therefore, purpose in tianizing tendency, whilst those of liberal and cosmo- the present and succeeding numbers, to give a politan views will regard them as a sign of the revival pr ecis of the History of Masonry in Worcester of pure Masonry, as transmitted to us all by our common for the benefit of the great number of our readers, mother, the Grand Loelge of England. The propositions who we know take a deep of the loelge at Gofcba are unquestionably of vital impor- interest to the lore of tance to Masonry in Prussia. A profession of religion ; our old lodges. the excessive control of the Prussian Grand Lodges The Worcester Journal , in a lengthened notice over their daughter lodges, extending itself heretofore of the work says :— even to thc approval of the officers elected by the " Nothing but very considerable lodges ; no voice or vote iu legislation or tho election of Masonic know- Grand Lod ge offices except through representatives ledge, an idomitable determination to exhaust all appointed from the Berlin lod ges by the Gran d Master; known sources of information, and an unquench- in fact, a complete control in every respect, falls with able enthusiasm in the laborious task of research, strange effi-ct upon the ears of an English Mason. The can account for his having so successfully indicated sun of enli htenment is alread iercing thc clouds that g y p the history of the Order in the Province of Wor- overhang the sky of Prussian Masonry. The indications are encouraging. Wc have it, although not from official cester, notwithstanding the grave drawback pre- sources, that the Grand Lodge has it under serious senting itself in the fact that from, the commence- contemplation to repeal that part of the constitution ment of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Worcester, which requires a profession of Christianity of tho can- in 1790, no record is extant except what he has didate. Let them remember tho memorable words on gathered here and there, so to speak, from old religious belief of their King, Frederick the Great, whose constitutions and all memory is deeply venerated by every Prussian, and who sorts of miscellaneous sources, is the father of Masonry in that country:—" Let every until the year 1820, since which time records have one be happy after his owu fashion." In the spirit of been duly kept. The writer has divided his work Masonic kindness , we can only wish our Prussian breth- into three separate parts. In the first he furnishes ren , God-speed. the history of the Provincial Grand Lodge, in the second the history of the AVorcester Lodge, of member PMXCE DE !i TOTJE D'AUVEBGNE , who lias , recovered from which he is an honoured and prominent , his illness, lie-finitely accepts the post of Ambassador at Vienna. and in the third he describes the introduction of Royal Arch Masonry in Worcester and the Chapter union of 1818, although he has reason to believe of St. AVnlstan." that some of them had ceased to meet lour-- before The first record of the Prov. Grand Lodge of that date. Worcester is in the year 1752, in which year Lord No. 60,—The Masons' Arms, Great Fish-street, Carysfort, Grand Master, granted a " deputation " City of Worcester. as Provincial Grancl to Sir Robert de Cornwall, No. 160.—Hiram Lodge, Red Lion Inn, Ponty- Gloucester, Master for the counties of Worcester, pool, Monmouthshire. Salop, Monmouth, and Hereford. At this time No. 170.—Raven, Kidderminter. there existed in this extensive province three No. 246.—Green Dragon, Dudley, Worcester - lodges, one held at the Talbot , Stourbrid ge, of shire. which the warrant is dated 1st August, 1733 ; No. 316. another at the Swan Inn, Gloucester, warrant —Royal Lebanon Lodge, Boofchal Inn , City of Gloucester. dated 28th March, 1738 ; the third at the Three Horse Shoes, Leominster, warrant dated October In 1792 we find that H.R.H. the Prince of r 11th, 1742. AA ales, Gran d Master, appointed J. Dent, Esq., . Subsequent to the establishment of the Prov. as Prov. Grand Master of Worcestershire. Bro . Grand Lodge, we find that other lod ges were es- Dent was a partner in the banking firm of Child tablished in the following order :—¦ and Co., of London, M.P. for Lancaster, and after* The " Lodge of Hope," Stourbridge, No. 241, wards M.P. for Poole, Dorsetshire. The official held at the Crown Inn, warrant dated 1768. appointment ' is yet preserved iu the archives of The " Harmonic Lodge," Dudley, No. 369, held Worcester Lodge, and is signed by Bro. Wm. at the Bush Inn, warrant dated 1784. White, G.S. His occupation of the office con- The "St. John's Lodge," Bromsgrove, No. 397, tinued till 1826, but there is little or uo record of held at the Golden Cross, warrant dated 1786. his active participation in the duties of his office. The " Worcester Lodge/' Worcester, No. 483, It is due to him, says Bro. Griffiths , that he de- held at the Rein Deer Inn, warrant dated voted considerable attention to the interests of the October, 1790. Craft in general, if not to the Province of AVorces- The Lodge " Mercy and Truth , Evesham, No. ter in particular ; and his duties as Senior Grancl 703, warrant dated 1818 ; closeel November 9th, Warden and subsequently as Grand Treasurer, 1834. combined with his private avocations, prevented The " Hope and Charity," Kidderminster, No. his attention to provincial duties. His exertions 523, held at the Black Horse, warrant dated in furtherance of the union in 1813 are duly 1824. acknowledged. In 1826, it is stated, that he The " Royal Standard," Kidderminster, No. 730, resigned the office of Grand-Treasurer through ill- held at the Masonic Hall, warrant dated 1844 ; health, and at the close of that year his death, is since removed to the Dudley Arms, Dudley. recorded . The " Semper Eidelis," Worcester, No. 772, war- The brethren of the Worcester Lodge made rant dated 4th July, 1846. some effort to obtain the appointmen t of a Deputy The " Olive," No. 819, held at the Guildhall, Grand Master from their own members, but in vain . Bromsgrove, warrant dated 1849 ; removed to Among existing evidences of this fact to be found Dudley 1856, and the name changed to the in the minutes of the AVorcester Lodge, is a " Vernon : " subsequently, in 1865, removed to copy of a letter, dated Dec. 27th, 1820, ordered to the Swan Inn, Stourport. be sent to the G. Sec, stating th eir desire to hold The " Stability," Stourbrid ge, No. 824, held at a Prov. Grand Lodge, and inquiring if the appoint- the Talbot Hotel, warrant dated 28th June, ment of a Deputy Prov. Grand Master was regis- 1849. tered in the Books of Grand Lodge, and if so, the The " Perseverance," Dudley, No. 830, held at name of the brother, but ii not, information as to the Swan Inn, warrant dated 185fj ; removed the proper course of proceedure. to the Shenstone Hotel, Halesowen, 1860. At the next meeting of the Worcester Lodge a It may be interesting, says Bro. Griffith s, to communication is ordered to be sent to Bro. note the lodges under the Athole Constitution, Thompson, congratulating him upon his appoint- which were held in this province previous to the ment as Deputy Prov. Grand JMaster, hoping to be favoured with his visits as often as his conve- establishing a Provincial Gran d Fund, &c. The nience Would admit. favour of an answer before Saturday, the 22nd It seems rather singular that the reply of this inst., stating the number of brethren that are brother should contain au intimation that he had likely to attend, will oblige. r held the appointment for eighteen years, and it " I am, AA orshipful Sir and Brother, is not with astonishment - we read that his " Yours fraternally, reply contains some reservation as to his appre- . " S. SWAN, ciation of the compliment. " Provincial Grand Secretary. Bro. Thompson is said to have been writing "N.B.—Dinner on the table at half-past three master to the Prince of AVales, and to this fact o'clock." may be traced his appointment as D. Prov. G.M. The names of the brethren attending the Prov. He appears to have joined the lod ge in 1799, and G. Lodge are given, numbering 28. to have been at once elected as W.M., which The Prov. G. Lodge was opened to the f irst appointment he held for seven years afterwards, degree, and the Ancient Charges were read, as again he appears as AV.M. in 1809 and 1810. In likewise the by-laws in the Book of Constitutions 1811, he desires his name to be erased from the relating to the office of Prov. G. Master. The lod ge, expresses his desire to benefit the lodge brethren were unanimous in their wish that a Prov. either individually or in his capacity of D. Prov. G. Lodge for the County of Worcester should be G.M., in 1814, 1815, 1816 and 1817, he is again regularly and duly established. The D. Prov. recorded as W.M. AVhile, but agaiu , in 1820, G.M, nominated and appointed the following he appears to have attended the lodge as a visitor. officers :— In December of the same year, he is proposed as Past Deputy Provincial Grand Master, Bro. Thom- an honorary member, but at the next meeting, son. although heispresent,and the minutes are confirmed Prov. Sen. Grand AArarden, Bro. Ballard, W.M., no reference is made to the result of the ballot. Worcester Lodge. On the 27th, the letter to the G. Sec. before Prov. Jun. Grand AVarden, Bro. Gibson, W.M.,. referred to is ordered to be sent, and the appoint- Kidderminster Lodge. ment of Bro. Thompson made known, but he Prov. Sen. Grand Deacon, Bro. Workman, AV.M., never appears afterwards to have been present at Eversham Lodge. the lodge, either as visitor or member, and is only Prov. Jun. Grand Deacon, Bro. Burrow, P.S-W.,. once after referred to as P.D. Prov. G.M., in tbe AVorcester Lodge. appointment of officers by Bro. Dods, as D. Prov. PEOVINCIAL G RAND STEWARDS. G.M., at a meeting in 1822. Neither is there any Bro. Shemmons, P.M., Kidderminster Lodge,, record of his retirement or death. „ Phelps, P.S.AV., Eversham Lodge. On the 2nd Sept. 1822, Bro. Dods as D. Prov. „ Haliburton, P.S.W., Worcester Lodge. G.M., at a meeting of AVorcester Lodge, Bro. „ AV. Mills, Ballard iu the chair of AV.M., gave notice that he „ Duncan, P.M., Kidderminster Lodge. would call a meeting of Prov. Grancl Lodge, and „ Holland, of the Eversham Lodge. he issued the following circular to the W. Masters Treasurer, Bro. Hughes, Worcester Lodge. of the lod ges at Worcester, Kidderminster, and Secretary, Bro. Swan, Worcester Lodge. Eversham . Director of the Ceremonies, Bro. Dent, Worcester " AVorcester, Sept. 18, 1822. Lodge. " Worshi pful Sir and Brother, Sword Bearer or Inner Guard, Bro. Hobbs, Wor- " Our Deputy Provincial Grand Master, Bro. cester Lod ge. Dr. Dods, has commanded me to inform you that f Bro. Heath, AVorcester Lodge. he will hold a Provincial Grand Meeting, at the Tylers -{ „ Javeus, Kidder minster Lodge. Rein Deer Inn, AVorcester, on Wednesday, the l_ „ Redman , Eversham Lodge. 2nd of October next, at 12 o'clock, when your The D. Prov. G.M. proposed the establishment company is particul arly requested , with as many of a Provincial Grand Fund, which was approved of the brethren of your lodge as can make it con- by the officers and brethren. venient to attend, for the purpose of nominating A subscription by the three lodges to purchase and appointing the different Gran d Officers , for Prov. G. clothing for the D.G.M. and officers of Prov. G. Lodge was proposed and agreed to. The MASONIC AUCHiEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE. brethren were called from Refreshment to labour A meeting was held at Freemasons' Hail, and the Prov. G. Lodge was closed at 8 p.m. Great Queen-street, on Thursday evening June 9 th, Prov. S.G.W., (^e? be conthmed.) W. Bro. Matthew Moggridge, P. South AVales, F.S.A., F.G.S., in the chair. The Secretary read letters of apology from several members. MASONIC JOTTINGS.—No. 24. A letter was read from W. Bro. J. H. Young- B Y A PAST PROVINCIAL GEAND MASTER . husband, P.M., sending to the institute as a pre- sent for its members, twelve copies ot his lodge NIEBUHE. music. A Brother is not necessarily a Niebuhr, and he AV. Bro. Wigginton, F.R.I.B.A., passed a high sometimes, unwittingly, takes Myth for History. enlogium ou the value of this music at consecra- THE EGYPTOLOGISTS. tions. Bro. Shackell concurred. The labours of the Egyptologists completed, Thanks were returned to Bro. Younghnsband. all the stone inscriptions and all the papyri read— Aletter was read from Bro. AVitham M. Bywater, a learned Brother thinks something will then turn as follows :— up, throwing a light on old Masonry. "April 11, 1870. HISTORY. " Dear Sir and Brother, History, philosophically studied and understood, " The publication of the first report of the sufficientl y shows the great antiquity of what, in c Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts' recent times, is called Speculative Masonry . places in a prominent manner the interesting re- THREE THINGS THAT TOOK PLACE, A.D. 1717. sults which are beginning to be manifested by the discovery of long lost or hitherto unknown docu- A Cambridge Brother says that three things ments. took place, A.D. 1717. First the removal to a " Impressed with the importance which this new lodge, in which Speculative Masonry could be movement may have for our noble science, I am more conveniently and effectively cultivated and led without further apology to suggest the ques- taught. Next, codification of such laws and tion whether something cannot be gainea for usages as were found not unsuitable to the 18 th Masonry by this investigation. I think it not century. Thirdly, revisal of the old Charges. unlikely that among the commissioners there , may THE HENRY VI. EXAMINATION. be one or more who may belong to the Fraternity with whom your influence, or that of the Council Brother J. S. "P. —The two German writers of the Masonic Archseological Institute, might who consider the Henry "VI. Examination genuine, have sufficient weight, to induce them to issue are Krause and Fessler. such instructions or private hints to their literary THE YEAR 1681. staff, as would lead to their taking note of any A Brother says that 1681, when Strasburg fell MSS. relating to the early history of Free and into the hands of the French, was a most disas- Accepted or Speculative Masonry. For instance, trous year for the German lodges. particular attention might be directed to collec- tions in the possession of the families of notable COURSE OF MASONIC READING. persons who in the last century filled the post of A Cambridge Master of Arts • writes, askino- Grand Master either in the ' Ancient ' or ' Modern ' advice as to a suitable course of Masonic reading° side. As my correspondent is well versed in German, " Notwithstanding the frequent aud sometimes he should begin by making himself thoroughly feasible arguments which are advanced to prove acquainted with Brother Findel's History in the that Speculative Masonry had no existence prior original. He should next proceed to Krause, and to 1717, I think it highly probable that among then to Kloss. When this has been accomplished, the MSS. preserved in the muniment (lumber ? ) he will not find it necessary to consult any one I'ooms of some of our old families, documents respecting his future progress , may be found which will be valuable to us, by shedding light on that dark page of our history. Karan as a further developement, and in adopting "Apologising* for thus troubling yon, which Freemasonry they are naturally disposed to seek please excuse by attributing it to my desire to see its developement for members of their own com- Ancient Craft in possession of a good title munity in the form s of Islam. Such a develop- deed. ment has been founded at Constantinople, but the " I am Dear Sir and Brother, members of it acknowledge universal Masonry as " Yours truly and fraternally, a title to participation and to brotherhood. Many " WlTHAJI M. BrWATEE." details were given, which are not of a nature to " P,S.—If yon have a copy ofthe Commissioners' admit of public treatment. First Report, I invite your attention to papes 65, Bro. Khan Bahadur Kazi Shahabudun Ibrahim, bottom of first col. ; 76, top of second col. ; 78, Dewan of H.H. the Rae of Kutch, entered into first col. ; 95, second col. ; 107, bottom of first some details as to the principles of Islam , and the col." present movement in India for purifying it from A discussion took place on the best mode the superstitious practices. He stated that the perse- Institute could adopt to give effect to the pro- cution of the Persian Freemasons was probably positions of Bro. By water. owing to their being confounded, as a secret Bro. Bywater stated that one document referred society, with the dangerous fraternity of the Has- to need be of interest, as it was a contract with a hishiyohs. ¦' Free " Mason in connection with the building of Our Indian brethren spoke fluently in English. a tomb in Wells Cathedral . This had been printed Bro. Hyde Clarke concurred, aud gave some by the Town Clerk of Wells. account of the present condition of the Persian Bro. Wigginton suggested that the AV.M. of the Freemasons. lod ge at "AV ells, should be moved to obtain a copy Bro. Dadabhai Naoroji, late Professor of from the Town Clerk for the use and considera- Guzaretee in University College, referred to the tion of the members ofthe institute. great antiquity of mysteries among the old Per- This Bro. Bywater offered to effect. sians. The chairman and Bro. Hyde Clark undertook Bro. Jamshedjee Ivanjee Gazdar concurred. to communicate with the Record Commissioners, Bro. Bywater referred to some points of interest w ith the view of carrying out the objects of Bro. in the paper, aud the general relations of Masonic Bywater. signs and secrets to those of secret societies among ¦Thanks were returned to Bro. Bywater for his Mussulmans and Chinese. valuable communication. Bro. AA^i ggiuton pointed out that the dimensions The chief subject of the evening was a com- in height, length, and breadth of tlie Temple of munication on a now system of Masonry among the Caaba at Mecca were very peculiar, and ap- Mussulmans. It was observed that Associations peared to have some relations to its reputed and Secresy or Mystery, are two great principles antiquity . They appeared to have some analogy of Freemasonry, and two great principles influenc- to those of the Tabernacle. The situation of the ing the human mind. They are consequently to door was also deserving of notice. He threw out be observed in all ages, and among all nations of the hint for consideration, whether these relations mankind. In that sense the elements of Masonry- of length and breadth could have any reference to are certainl y to be regarded as of the greatest the geometrical proportions of the globe of the an tiquity, and as they are widely disseminated, earth. so are they to be par ticularly recognised among The Chairman doubted this. With regard to the Mussulman communities. The chief form of tho connection of Freemasonry with other mystic these mystic associations is that of tlie Orders of systems, it was difficult to judge ; but this at all Dervishes. It is not unnatural that many have events could be determined, that Freemasonry supposed that the exact forms of Masonry are to being founded on the noblesb principles and on be found among the Dervishes. A sketch was the basis of truth , must be of the highest moral then given of the introduction of Freemasonry into value. It could not either be doubted that it had Turkey, Persia and India. It was pointed out been of practical use in many remote places. He that while the Mussulmans acknowled ge the sacred gave an example of an English brother captured books of the Jews and Christians, they treat the many years ago by brigands in Greece, who was - or rather sealed, by a hundred released iu consequence of making a Masonic both. It ia signed, Bohemian nobles, the ori ginal seals bsi pg still ap- sign. pended, and is such an object of interest for Bohemia, Bro. Dadabhai proposed, and Bro. Bywater that at the request of the municipal authorities a suinmer. lt seconded a vote of thanks to the eminent archaso- photograph- of it waa sent to Prague last is a singularly vigorous and bold protest, and its high ist and naturalist, Bro. Moggridge, who had log moral and religious tone is so striking in a document presided over the institute on that evening. of stale, that we translate its opening sentence :— The Chairman announced that the next meeting Because truly, according to both natural and divine would be held on Thursday, 30th June, when the law and by the words of our Saviour, we are commanded, "Whatsoever yo would that men should do unto you, do subject will be " The Phoenician Masons' Marks at ye even tho same unto them-," as also an elect vessel Jerusalem and the Moabite Stone." exclaims, " Love is the fulfilling of the law," and all the law is fulfilled in one word , "Thou shalt love thy neigh- bour as thyself." Therefore so far as in our power by God's help, having respect unto this divine Jaw for our MAS02TIC JTOTES AND QTJEEIE& dearest neighbour of good memory, Master John Huss, whom lately in. tho Council of Constance (moved by we THE 171 7 TKEOBT—A "DIAIOQ-TJE. know not what spirit)—not confessing, not lawfully con- victed, and by no proved errors and heresies—you have A young Oxford Mason has sent me a paper, some condemned, and delivered over unto a cruel and most lines of which are here subjoined :— shameful death." HE HEORY IALOGUE . ® T 1717 T —A D * * "At a time when preaching was rare, ilusa had A.: There was no Speculative Masonry before 1717. the Bohemian B. : I differ ; and I affirm that there was Speculative preached fearlessly against the vices ot Masonry in the 17th century. Witness our traditions, nobles, and the priests applauded him ; hut when in the untruth of which you are unable to show. turn he preached with equal faithfulness against their A.: I do not think ib necessary to take that trouble. own vices, they dragged him to the stake. And now B.: If j 'ou do not think it necessary to take that trou- these nobles, turned from the error of their ways ble, you will, I imagine, cease the cry that there was no through his word, thus boldly and tendoriy testify Speculative Masonry before 1717? their affection to him aa their moat beloved inenc , A.: No, indeed I shall not. It is my fixed opinion that there was no Speculative Masonry before 1717, and " After the earliest rent in tho midnight eund of I shall continue to make my opinion known. mediasval Popery, ihe ' first ' beloved physician ' who B.: But will you do nothing more than that ? was sent, and ran, to bear tho glad tidings oe the A-: Perhaps not ; my Op inion ought to be considered Gospel light, was ' ane man of Bccum name;! Paul sufficient on all such points. 1 have studied Masonry Craw,' the noble forerunner of modem medical mis- several years. sions, which he was honoured tc seal with his blood. The cruel deaths of Huss and Jerome, aud the subse- — CUAEIES PuilTOS" C' OOPEB. quent sufferings in Bohemia , did not prevent Christ's XLOVUS 03? W0B.K.. witnesses these from thinking on otnor \v..\ - -.-. . hat The Masters and officers should always be punctual were still sitting under the shadow of death. B -i .,- ,-nia in their attendance, and observe the hour of meeting had got light from England, for nuss am. J ero me with scrupulous exactness, for correct conduct in owed much to the writings of Wycliffe ;. but the Bohe- officers will invariably produce a corresponding accu- mians would appear to have selected Seotbud for a - racy in the brethren. Nothing tends more to disgust mission-field , as we might now Japan , ou a. -s. irat of and sour the mind than the unprofitable employment its extreme want, with a full knowledge of ihe diffi- of waiting impatiently for the attendance of the su- culty and danger of the enterprise. perior officers , with a probabl e expectation of being "At this date there was not a single kuow.i Scot- disappointed at last.— EXCHANGE. tish witness for Christ. In 1-107 a confessor was burned at Perth for affirming that the Pupe not rnilOSOI'HICAL SECTS OP CHEISTIAHITX . was the vicar of Christ, and thai no man of wicked life See Bro. Tarker's " Masonic Principles," page 428 could be Pope. But he was an English 1' resbyter, of the present volume. In those philosophical sects James Eesby, a preacher of the cross, hated by the of Christianity which reject the superhuman element priests, but listened to fa y crowds, for 'the common ofthe New Testament and receive its Natural Theology people heard him gladly.' In other pruts of the coun- and its Natural Ethics, there will probably be found try there were Lollards from England ; ami, in .1-120, all the essential principles of Freemasonry as a uni- a martyr suffered iu Glasgow, but ho also was a versal institution.—A PAST PEOVINCIAL GEAND stranger, or a man unknown , whoso name coidd not MASTEE. bo fouucl in the registers. England was sending men sxaiBOHSir. IN" BOHEMIA ; OE, THE BOOK AND THE to teach us, but in our zeal for Eome we burncu them CUP. at the stake. At page 287 ol the Magazine for October 9, 1869, " Taught by such examples, but not deterred , the I gave some interesting quotations and remarks upon Bohemians sent us a skilful physician named Paul this subject, and I now beg to add a few more :— Craw, or Crawar (a name still frequent in Bohemia), " In the library of our Edinburgh "University there to try if the healing of our families might ope' i the is a singularly interesting- Bohemian document. It way for the Gospel ;. yet a man full y prepared f e our s the protest of the Diet of Bohemia in Prague to sahes to follow those who had gone before him th - ..ug h. Council of Constance against the burning of Huss the gates of death. Coining to St. Andrews, iu ful- and the imprisonment of Jerome, with portraits oi filling his mission, ho did not merely teach h'.h pa., tients, but " preached the heresies of Huss and "Wy- Mr. John Turner will doubtless perceive from Mont- cliffe,' which would almost seem to imply that he had joye's remarks upon this incident that Louis Seize's taken some degree in divinity, or belonged to an ec- intimate connection with the Masonic Order was un- clesiastical order, because it is only the heresy, and known to the proprietor of L'Ami du Moi des Pran- not the preaching, that is laid to his charge. But his (ois. Probably it was not generally known outside coming- to Scotland was a medical character, with the fraternity.—" N." in Notes and Queries. letters from Prague attesting his great excellence in BEINCE EDWIN 'S LEGEND, his profession. " How long he remained , and with what success, A Correspondent will find the title of the book re- we have no record ; hut that he obtained some dis- specting which he inquires in the note, Bro. Pindel's tinction as a teacher and preacher is evident from the History, page 88—" Prince Edwin's Legend : Three designation of • arch-heretic' applied to him in the Masonic Ballads." By Dr. Gust. Schwetschke. Halle, Scottish chronicles ; and that he had lived in St. An- 1858. 4to.—-C. P. COOPEE . drews for a considerable time, seems to be implied in THE WOED " SHIBOLETH." the expression , ' At last he was brought afore the In an article by Bro. Eob Morri s in the November theologues.' The charges preferred against him were number of the Voice of Masonry, ou page 485, in touching the worsh ip of saints, auricular confession , speaking about the origin and signification of the word and ' the sacrament of the altar,' which would have SJiiboleth, the Doctor uses this language :—" The word special reference to the Cup for which Bohemia had in Hebrew primarily implies a f lood or stream." A been contending, even before the days of Huss. He little furth er on in the same article he says, " The was found by his examiners well versed in theology, word Shiboleth also means an ear of corn." And again, skilled and prompt in the quotation of Scripture, but in the same paragraph, we find him saying, " Any obstinate in the doctrines of Huss and "Wycliffe. A other word commencing with sh would have served worthy follower of that ' generous and intrepid martyr the same purpose. The reason for adopting this was and confessor of Christ,' as Luther calls Huss, Paul that it meant food, drink, and security all in one, those had made up his mind to hazard his life for the sake three things for which the panting fugitives were of a foreign nation , who might only requite his love shivering at the close of that awful battle.'' In Dr. with hatred. * * * His was the first martyr-fire Oliver's " Book of the Lodge," chapter xi., we find lighted in St. Andrews."—PICTUS . that learned author giving this definition to the word MASONIC PEEIODICALS. Shiboleth. He says, " This word means f loods oftuater, and therefore they were made to utter the request, In the United States there are twenty-two Masonic Let us pass over the water." Now the inquiry arises periodicals.—J. B. just here, Lid the word Shiboleth primarily have all OTJE BIBLICAL LEGENDS AND AlisEEICAN EEEE- these different meanings or significations, or are not HASONEY. our learned Doctors rather romancing on the word a little ? It must primarily hare been rather a generic A Correspondent who makes inquiry on this subject, term to have embraced so many different meanings. the importance of which is not seen by all contributors For tlie purpose of arriving at a nroner understanding to our periodical, should consult the writings of Bro. Eob Morris, of the matter, and settling definitely whatever there and our late Bro. Salem Towne.— may be in it, we venture to propound to Bro. Morris ClIAELES PtTETON CoOPEE. the following interrogatories, which, for the informa- LOUIS .WI. AND TIIE VAULT OE STEEL IN 11S9. tion of your numerous readers, we hope he will—as we know he is amp In the " Precis sur la Prancma connerie, par le ly able to do—answer through the Chevalier Cesar Moreau , de Marseille pages of the Voice, that all may have the benefit of , 33eme Grand his learning and ability. Inspeeteur General , Paris, 1855 (8vo, p. 1-19), this passage oceurs :— 1st,—Was the word Shiboleth originally a proper word in any language, or was it an arbitrary articula- " Par les nouvelles constitutions trois Chambres tion selected for the occasion furent e'ri ^ ? gees au sein du Grand Orient, pour I'Admi- 2nd,—If so, then iu what language did it originally nistration des Loges de Paris et des provinces. Le become a due de proper word ? Luxembourg en fit l'installation et donna h 3rd,—What was the original definition or significa- cette occasion au Grand Orient uvtefele superbe. 'On tion of the word in the n'avait point encore vu a language* in which it first be- Paris/ dit Lalande, ' de fete came a proper word or part of speech ? I need hardly maoonnique plus solennelle et plus brillante.' line Loge fut institute add that there are some well-informed Masons who ala cour, et trois rois, n'ctantalors claim that the word was not originally a proper word que princes, Louis XYI, Louis XVIII., et Charles in any language X., devinrent membres , but was in its origin but an arbitrary de l'Ordre." articulation selected for a certain purpose, and had This was iu 1772. In " L'Ami du JRoi des Fra ncois, been in use among the worshippers of the true God par M. Montjoye, quatrieme partie, 1792" (eh. liv. even among the Hebrews long before Jeptha required p. 40, 4to), this strange paragraph is to be seen upon the idolatrous Ephraiuiites to pronounce it. Por it Xing Louis' Masonic reception on July 17, 1789:— must be remembered that long before this it had been " Ce seroit sans doute quelque chose que Ton eut said, " Ephrahn is joined to her idols, let her alone." accordej, dans une journee que Ton pourroit appelerla —INDIANA, in " Voice of Masonry." journee de 1'ingratitude, cette le'gere marque d'honneur CABBALISJI. au rois ; inais il eitoit douteux si on la defeiroit au roi, See Bro. Tarker's " Eoman Colleges—Old Lodges," on aux deputes qui 1'accompagnoient, et parini les- ante page 428. A Correspondent, whose principal quels on comptoifc des Praucs-macjons." occupation for some weeks has been, as he assures me, the study of the communications entitled " Kab- laying of the foundation stone of Yictoria Bridge by balisrn, Secret Societies, and Masonry" {Freemason ' s the Grand Lodge 19' years ago. (See ' Grand Lodge Magazine, vol. vii., pp. 23, 45, 67, 83, and 102), in- Beporter,' 1851). Of the brethren of St. John's so quires whether that kind of Mystical, Eeligious Phi- officiating on that occasion, Jas. York, David Manuel, losophy of the Jews called " Cabbala" (a science as- Wm. Broom, Alexander Toung, and Thos. M'Guffie serted to be older than the creation, and to have been are still alive. The Grand Master tried on Friday taught by the Great Architect of the Universe to the last to arrange matters by offering to divide the tools angels'") can be shown to have existed in our Free- equally between Nos. 8 and 3 bis ; but while the masonry in the 17th century.—A PAST PEOVINCIAL former lodge was willing to acquiesce in the arrange- G-EAND MASTEE . ment, the latter very.properl y objected to it, on the groun d that such a compromise was opposed to the letter and spirit of the Constitutions of Grand CORKESPOHDENCE. Lodge, and having firmly but respectfull y protested against the Edinburgh Journeymen being allowed The TSditor is not responsible far tlte op inions expressed hy CorvespondenU to carry the working implements in processions of the Grand Lodge within the province of Glasgow MASONI C DEMONSTRATION IN GLASGOW to the prejudice of St. John's or any other of the AND THE GLASGOW ST. JOHN'S LODGE. lodges in that district, theE.W-M. of No. 3 bis, Bro. IO THE EMIOK OB IHE MEEHiSOXS' HiSiZINE A5TD 31130X10 MIBEOE . John Baird, architect, withdrew from the meeting, and Dear Sir and Brother,—I beg to enclose a copy of declined to take any further part in the proceedings. eorrespondence on this subject which appeared in the Returning to St. Mark's Hall, the brethren of St. Glasgow Herald. John's, to the number of about one hundred, includ- Tours fraternall y, ing some five or six Past Masters and other ex-office- minute MASONICUS . bearers of the lodge, adopted and signed a approving of and adhering to the protest that the resisting the GLASGOW ST. JOHN S AND THE MASONIC E. W.M. had taken in Grand Lodge. In ' in the PEOCESSION . aggression which the Journeymen Lodge has " June 7, 1870. present instance been allowed to make upon the pro- " Sir,—In the Herald of Saturday, the non-appear- vince of Glasgow, Bro. Baird is contending for an im- ance of the Lodge Glasgow St. John in the public partial administration of the Masonic Constitutions, a procession of the previous day is attributed to a 'mis- principle that affects the interests of every lodge in understanding' anent the carrying of the working Scotland, aud ought to commend itself to the support implements of the Grand Lodge. The incident to of a majority of the Grand Lodge. It was an un- which this refers was the result not of a misunder- pleasant duty the Master of St. John's had to perform, standing, but of the usurpation by the Edinburgh but it does not appear to be of his seeking. Through Journeymen Lodge of a right that in no respect be- the arrogant assumption of the Journeymen he was longed to it, From the published Transactions ofthe plaeed in a position where the honour of his own and Grand Lod ge of Scotland, it appears that in August, the other lodges present was imperilled, and he man- 1783, that body ' approved of the senior member (out fully chose the only course that was open to him. of office) of the Lod ge Journeymen, Edinburgh, car- The Journeymen Lodge aud those grand officials who rying the mallet in all future processions of the Grand supported it in its unconstitutional and impertinent Lodge.' This would in all probability be held to im- demands are alone to blame for any unpleasantness ply the privilege of the same lodge carrying the other that was imported into Friday's proceedings. The working implements. Subsequent enactments of Lodge No. 8 is, to say the least of it, under an obliga- Grand Lodge seem to have restricted the exercise of tion to apologise not only to the Provincial Grand this privilege to Edinburgh or its neighbourhood. Lodge of Glasgow, but to the head Masonic court of (See Laws and Constitutions of the Grand Lodge, every other province into which it has obtruded itself 1848 and 1868-70.) Notwithstanding the explieitness during the last twenty years.—I am, &c, DELTA." of this restrictive clause in the statute under which [We are sorry to see that such remarks are imported the Lodge No. 8 holds the privilege to which it re- into discussions upon Masonic subjects.—ED .] fers, it has hitherto been the custom of that body to carry Grand Lodge working tools, &c, in processions " Sir,—I have read the letter of ' Delta' in to-day's which haje taken place at a distance from the Edin- Herald , but fail to see that he has at all improved burgh or metropolitan province ; hence it has come matters ; in fact, the greater part of his ideas are to regard as a right the privilege which, through the already set aside by the letter on this subject which forbearance of the sister lodges, it has so long been appeared in Monday's Herald. He overlooks several permitted to enjoy ; and it was in this spirit that on facts. 1. That it is the Journeymen Lodge of Edin- Friday last it set up its claim to the honour in oppo- burgh that carries the tools ; 2. That the inference, sition to those advanced hy the St. John, No. 3 bis, therefore, is that it should be the j ourneymen lodge the oldest lod ge in the province of Glasgow. The of every other province that should do so ; 3. That Journeymen Lodge had neither law nor equity to the Glasgow St. John's Lodge, while being the senior support its demand, but St. John's had on its side the lodge of Glasgow, is the Master's lodge ; therefore it usage which concedes the precedency in such matters it should follow the example of the Lodge of Edin- to the senior lodge in any particular province, Edin- burgh No. 1, which is both the senior lodge there and burgh excepted, and could also have cited as a prece- also the Master's lodge, and not demean itself by dent for its claim the fact that its operative members carrying working tools either ; 4. If what 'Delta' says had carried the working tools in the precession at the be true, we perceive that, by tacit consent, whenever it was present, the Journeymen Lodge of Edinburgh with the Indefati gable Lodge, No. 287, Swansea , and has generally carried the tools everywhere for the last- the Cambrian Lodge, No. 3G4, Neath. twenty years, so that it may well plead use and wont I am authorised to state that the E.W. Provincial on its behalf; 5th. It follows, therefore, that unless Grand Master of this province has been pleased to the Lodge of Glasgow Sfc. John, No. 3 bis, can show approve of the establishment of a Mark Lodge to be some better foundation for its pretensions than any attached pro forma to the Cambrian Lod ge, No. 364, we have yet seen, the said pretensions were entirely Neath. This lodge will receive the support of the groundless, while the action taken was eminently most influential members of the Indefati gable and childish. ' Delta' says that the Glasgow operatives Cambrian Lodges. The officers will be selected so carried the working tools for the Victoria Bridge in that the various positions will be filled by represen- 1851 , but whether these were members) of St. John's tatives of both the lodges, and the brethren will have or of the Glasgow Journeymen O peratives' Lodge I the advantage of being presided over for tho first year cannot say ; however, as I see by Lawrie's History, by the Deputy Provincial Grancl Master, who is, I it appears that the Edinburgh Journeymen Lodge was believe, the oldest Mark Master in tlie province. absent ; therefore there was no difficulty in the way I have also authority for stating that it is not in- ¦ ¦ in the Glasgow Operatives carry ing the tools, as stated , tended at present to establish a second Mark Lodge in 1851. the great fault of the St. John's Lodge is in the western end of this province, as the require- not the protesting—they could do so if they imagined ments of Mark Masonry will be amp ly met by the for- they had a substantial reason—but the marching off mation of the new lodge at Neath. the ground. They might have protested in a formal Tours fraternally, manner, but for the sake of their own dignity, the WALTER Winn ING TON , ' credit of Masonic disci pline, and the honour and good P. Prov. G. Sec. and P.M. No. 364. feeling of the province, they should have taken up Neath, June 11th , 1870. their due place in the procession. The members of other lodges, whom I have met since, consider thc conduct of St. John's extremel y childish—even some MASONIC SAYINGS AHB DOIrTGS A3S0AD, of their own members think so also ; aud although the body of the lod ge retired , there were some who remained and took their part in the demonstration. I From the Maeonnih WceJcblad we learn that the think that it may now be seen that the words ' uncon- Grand Master of the Dutch Possessions in South stitutional and impertinent' do not apply to the ' de- Africa has made a tour of inspection of the lodges mands' of the Journeymen Lod No.' 8 ge, , but rather under his jurisdiction. Order and activity reign every- to the pretension of No. 3 bis. As to the idea of No. 8 apologising for its past conduct, it will be time where. The Grand Master has considered it his duty, enough for it to do so when the Lodge of Glasgow in order to reward the brethren for their' zeal, and as duly apologises to the Grand Lod ge of Scotland , the an incentive to further exertions, to establish several historians and citizens of Glasgo w, and to tho public chap ters, amongst others, at Graaf-Eeinsst, Eich- at large, for its conduct at the laying of the founda- mond , Bloemfontein , and Pretoria. The Monde Ma- tion stone of Nelson's Monument in 1806, to which QOiiiiirpte last week's transactions were a mere ilea-bitc.—I am, " cannot felicitate the Grand Master for his yours respectfully, MASONICUS . June 8, 1870." method of rewarding zealous brethren, as to the in- troduction of the high grades into these places cannot MASONIC L1TEEATUEE AND THE FEEE- f ail to produce the most dep lorable results. " MASONS. TO THE EDIIOI! or THE IRE EMA SOXS' MACAZiyi: .on MASONIC MHIHOII . A now Masonic Monthl Dear Sir and Brother,—The remarks at page 4G9, y has been established in copied from the Keystone (Philadelphia) are worth Seville entitled the Fraternidad. Under the title of thinking over. Generally speaking, Masonic litera- "Freemasonry and its principles,'' its pages contain se- ture seems to be very little encouraged by Freema- | vera! discourses delivered on the occasion of iheinstal- sons. Whether this be because it takes so much to j lation of the Count Paraty as Grand Master of the water their stomachs that they have nothing left where- I[ withal to refresh their minds I do not know ¦ only |j Grand Orient of Lusitania. The following passages the fact seems to be that Masonic literature and true , will enable our readers to judge of the spirit which Masonic knowledge seem to be rather at a discount. i-' animates the Masons of that country:— However , we hope better things for the future. There -\' " Masonry should exercise a powerful influence is a sp iri t of inquiry abroad which we trust will , in duo ! : upon the re-organisation of society. If tue majority time expand amongst the fraternity, and make them j take far more interest than they have hitherto done j! of the people were composed of Masons, tho Jesuitic in the past history, present position, and future pro- j Propaganda would not make so many proselytes ; spects of the Craft. —Tours fraternally, :' certain members of the clergy would not abuse their PiCTtrs. ji mission of peace and love to their neighbours to de- MAE-K LODGES. I lude the masses ; sons would not be arrayed against TO THE EDI TOU OI? THE PHEEMASON S' MAGAZINE AND MASONIC JIIIiROH. their fathers ; the domestic hearth, tire scene of the Dear Sir and Brother,—In your issue of the 11th I! sweet joys of family intimacy, would not be connected inst. there appears a paragraph announcing the iu- ;•' with scenes of grief and sorrow. Masonry should heal tended establishment of Mark Lodges in connection \, all these wounds of society, and should combat vile and mean intrigues. Masonry should so rear its stan- slaves, particularly females. This is a realisation of dard that the people should see in it the natural de- one of the noble objects of Freemasonry. fender of their interests, and thus be no longer de- One thing, however, is a source of grief to all true ceived as to its objects as it has hitherto been. What Masons of Brazil, namely, the state of anarch y in an immense field of usefulness lies open to Fremasonry which Masonry is at present involved in the country in the future ! in consequence of the existence of two governing " Let us be prepared. The education of the masses, powers, both considering themselves regular, having alas ! has been too long retarded. Let us teach the each been recognised by several foreign powers. Our people their duties before their rights. To teach lodge has made strenuous efforts to put an end to this rights before duties is an error which certainly has state of things, but unfortunately her efforts have been the cause of this slow progress in the social failed to impress the Order with the magnitude ofthe scale: evil. Efforts at reconciliation would be more likely " Let us raise the veil of obscurity . Behold the to be effective if emanating from a foreign power. temple of truth. We, as its votaries, advance night The only cause of the separation of Brazilian Masonry and day in the rude garb of the pilgrim, and although into two rival bodies is some personal differences be- our feet are wounded and sore at the outset, tween brethren high in Masonic authority. We there- we should persevere, for at the end of the journey we fore hope that our respected sister lodge, ' Franoaise shall behold the land of promise. d'Aquitaine,' would join with us in this work, and' " Let us persevere, occupying ourselves solely iu represent to the Grancl Orient of France, with whom the cause of humanity, entirely ignoring party politics Masonic etiquette prevents our corresponding, the de- We desire only the politics of progress, and we march sirability of her requesting, in a formal manner, that towards human perfection. Our country is the whole the two Orients of Brazil should depart from the line world. Masonry will never be destroyed or divided _ of conduct they pursued during the past five years, it will be consolidated , fortified , and brought together' and consolidate into one power the Order in this " Love our fellows, assemble classes, teach the country. The Grancl Orient of France will merit the young, moralise youth. We shall consider this as the gratitude of all Masons if it will lend its influence to desideratum. Masonry will then be respected , and the consolidation of Brazilian Masoury." will become the first institution of the world. Gen. Millinet has notaccepted the Grand Mastership Lodge- " Igualdad," at Madrid , in December last of the French Freemasons, and M. Carnot having re- numbered 72 members ; 4 advocates, 7 workmen, 2 fused the candidacy, the Masonic body has decided professors of science, 14 merchants, 4 deputies to the provisionally to suppress the Grand Mastership, re- Cortes, 8 employes of the Administration , 3 Doctors serving its final resolution on the subject till next of Medicine, 3 military officers , 6 journalists, 15 gentle- year. men, &c. Two members were French, The new Masonic Temple in Washington was de- From Brazil we learn that Lodge Franoaise d'Aqui- dicated by the Grand Lodge of the District of Colum- laine, Orient of Bordeaux , has received from its sister bia lately with the usual ceremonies. There was & lodge, "Les Francs Hyranrites, at Eio Janeiro, a letter large attendance of the fraternity in the hall of the which appeared in L'Avenir Maconniquc. It is full Temple. Bro. E. B. Donaldson as Grancl Mas- of interest. The following is a translation :— ter, performed the rites of the Order in presence "Masonry is en fete at llio, on the occasion of tbe of a large audience of the fraternity, and the installation of officers for the year commencing in Masonic choir furnished most exquisite music, both March. These are the only fetes observed here, it not vocal and instrumental. After the Grand Marshal being customary to celebrate the summer and winter had made proclamation that thc building had been solstice. Until now, eyen these fetes have been almost dedicated to Freemasonry, the Grand Master intro- entirel y denuded of interest, bub the present year wit- duced Bro. Benjamin Perley Poore, who delivered a nesses acts which , by their essentiall y Masonic cha- very interesting address. The whole affair was satis- racter, are worth y of notice. factory to a large convocation of the Craft. " Lodge ' La Descrieao,' on the occasion of the in- stallation of its officers , has purchased from slaveiy seventeen young girls of colour. Several other lod ges The Grand Officers of the Grand Lod ge of Penn- have alread y followed this example, and a society sylvania laid the corner stone of the first Masonic mainly, but not exclusively, composed of Masons, has Hall for the use of German Masons in the country been established with the object of releasing young on the 26th ult. A. R. Green, 8G1; W. Jameson, 1.298 ; W. H. Waghorn , I.G. THE MASONIC MIRROR. 964; Henry Hollis, I.G. 107; Charles Roberts, P.M. G57; W. H Bayles, S.W. Albion ; E. Coste, P.M. Albion; R, Hammond , '•'Vs All communications DITOR . to be addressed to the E , at No. Union Waterloo; Georg e Pymm, W.M. Belgrave Edwarel 19, Salisbury-street Strand, , 739; , London, W.C. Harper, I.G. 749 ; J. J. Homer, Percy ; T. Butler, J.D. 55 ; W. Worthington , S.D. 858. A splendid banquet, served in Bro. MASONIC MEMS. Holland's usual satisfactory maimer, brought a most enjoyable evening to a conclusion. Tire paper to be re.iel at the meeting of the Masonic Ai-chrco- iogical Institute on the 30th inst., is on " The Phoenician Masons' INSTRUCTION. Marks at Jerusalem." DOIUTIC LODGE OP INSTRUCTION (S O . 177).—This lolge of instruction , which is helel under the warrant of the parent THE opening of the Keystone Mark Loelge (No. 109), at loelge, is one of the most numerous in the Craft, and which is Ne wpor t, has been postponed until Monday, tho 27th inst., iu held at Anderton's Hotel, Fleet-street, has for the last three consequence of the death of the R.W. Bro. J. Ethering ton years helel its meetings at tho Palmerston Anns Tavern, Gros- Welsh Rolls. On the venor-park, Camberweil. On Tuesday evening, the 7fch inst.,, occasion ol the consecration of tho lodg e the occasion was set apart for the working of the fifteen sec- on that elate, the names of no less than twenty-seven brethren tions of the lectures of the three degrees. Bro. J. H. Pulforel have been given for advancement. The ceremony will he per-' of tho parent lod ge, aud P.M. and Secretary of the Southern formed by Bro. Binckes, Sec. Grand Mark Lodge- Star Lodge (No. 1,158), presided, anel proved himself a worthy pupil of Bro. John Thomas, of the United Pilgrims, Panmure, AN election of pupils in thc Masonic Orphan Boys' School, and other lod ges, and one of the most distinguished instructors Dublin , ;s announced to take place in September next. Names in the Craft. This lodge has met every week for tho last three of cand i dates must be sent in to Bro. Hartc, Assistant Secretary, years, without a single failure, and this may be mentioned ss at thc Freemasons something almost unprecedented in Freemasonry, but this may ' Hail, Dublin , before the 25th June. to some extent be explained, when young Masons receive such BKO. H.R.H. JTTE PRINCE or WAIES, P.G.M., has signified valuable information from so talented a brother as Bro. J. Thomas his intention of lay ing the foundation stone of the new schools (the preceptor of the lodge), the unique and appropriate furni- at Reading on Friday, ture with which the lodge is decorated , and the unassuming the 1st of July. Seats will be reserved aud painstaking care which every brother receives from Bro. for those brethren who apply to Bro. W. Biggs, Prov. Q. Sec , Mai-shall, " mine host," who is not only a member of tho Craft, 6, Duke-strccfc , Reading, m-ttvious to the 29fch inst. but a -worthy and esteemed P.M. of the Neptune Lodge, who certainly eloes everything in his power to minister to the com- THE meeting of the Gooch Loelge at Southall , on Monday forts of the brethren who may honour this lod ge by their next, at 4-45 p.m., will be attended by the Prov. G.M. for presence. The loelge was openeel at seven o'clock, Bro. Pulsford Middlesex , Col. F. Burdett. A full amount of business appears presiding, Bros. Thomas, acting as S.W. ; Beelelles, as J. W. ; on the summons. Hod ges, S.D.; Sarlbens, J.D., anel a numerous assemblage, amongst whom were Bros. Welsforel, Pole, Wake, Worrell, BOMBAY.—ELECTIONS — Bro. J. Percy Leith has been elected Gordon, Poore, Rees, White, Dann, Wallis, Lillcn, Gluckstein, Worshipful Master of Lodgo Sirius (Mark Masters) for the Child , Dodson, &c. The lectures were worked as follows :— ensuing year.—Sir Knt. J. Bairel has been elected Eminent First lecture—1, Bro. Gluckstein ; 2, Halbam ; 3, Worrall ; Commander of Mount Calvary in the East Encampment. -1, Geider; 5, Geider ; G, Poore ; 7, Thomas. Second lecture : —1, Bro. Welsfor el,; 2, H. Thompson ; 3, Laieflaw ; 4, Thomas, BOMBAY .- TESTIMONIAL. — At tho last meeting of Mount 4, Geider. Third lecture :—1, Bro. Thomas; 2, Thomas ; 3, Calvary in the East Encampment , E. Sir Knt. Johnston , Emi- Pnlsford, W.M,, who also worked the Master's tlegree. The nent Commander, intimated his intention of proceeding to loelge was then closed in the third and second degrees, and Bro. England for a few months. As White, of the United Strength Lodge, anel Bro. Allan, of the E. Sir Knt. Johnston's year of Burgoyne Lod ge, were admitted as joining members. Bro. H. office has just terminated, the members of the encampment Thompson, P.M. 177 and 1,158, and Secretary of this lodge of resolved to present him with a suitable testimonial , as a token instruction , in a few appropriate remarks, proposed " That the of thc respect and esteem in which he is held amongst them ; as best thanks of this lodge be recorded on the minutes to Bro. T. II. Pulsford P.M., for the abilit which he lias al=o for tlie very successful , y with presided maimsr in which he has worked the over it this evening, in working the fifteen sections, and to encampment. Sir Knt. Johnson is a young Mason , but his express to him our sense of the deep obli gations the loelge is active habits, together with his kinei and benevolent disposition , under for the willingness he has always displayed in every way soon procured for him advancement, and ho is now at the head in his power to promote the best interests of Freemasonry." of a loelge chapter, Bro. John Thormis, preceptor ofthe lodge, seconded the motion, , and encampment, fulfilling his duties to the aud at some length extolled the eminent services of Bro. Puls- satisfaction of those who elected him. forel, trusting that he might long live to benefit the loelge by the TYIERS of Loelges, Janitors of Chapters , Equerries of Encamp- great lessons he was so able to teach in Freemasonry. Thc II, ments, &.c, in 'England, Scotlanel motion was put and unanimously carried. Bro. T. Pulsforel , and Ireland , are requested to very briefly acknowledged the compliment, and in very suitable forward their names and addresses to tlie Publisher of THE terms expressed his desire to render any service that might bo FiiEE.-iiASONS 's MAGAZINE, so that a complete Register and rcejuireel of him. Bro. Thompson said he had been present on Directory may be compiled. many similar occasions, but during the whole of his Masonic career, he had never met with a Master who had presided with greater ability, or had he ever heard the sections worked more carefully, or with greater -accuracy than bad been done by (Craft Masonry, the brethren this evening. Some other business was disposed ENGLISH CONSTITUTION. of, and the lodge was closed in due form and solemn prayer, aud adjourned until the following Tuesday evening, at eight o'clock. METROPOLITAN. BEDFORD LODOE (No. 157).—The summer meeting of this celebrated lod ge was held at Bro. William Holland's, tho North PEOVINCIAL. Woolwich Gardens, ou Friday, the 10th inst. There were pre- sent Bro. John Smith , W.M. ; John Hills, S.W.; Wm. Holland , DEVONSHIRE. J.W.; J. Lavender, Treas.; Samuel Hill, Sec. ; OK S. Silcock, DEVONPORT.— Lodge St. Aulijn (No. 954).—The lodge held S.D. ; J. Jehu, J.D.; C. H. Price, P.M. ; J. Eriggs, Robert How- its usual bi-monthly meeting on tho 14th inst. There were i«Kl, James Fowler, Michael Walker, R. E. Eudcs, Frederi ck present Bros. J. Howton, W.M., Prov. G. Dir. of Cers , in the Tuliitt, and Lear Drew. The visitors were as follows : Bros. chair; II. F. Smith, S.W. ; M. Paul , J.W., arid about fifty brethren and vLitors. The minutes of the last meeting were IPSWICH-.—Prince of Wales' s Lodge (No. 959) .—The annual read and confirmed. Four candidates who had been regularly meeting ior the election of W.M., Tresis., and Ty ler, took place balloted for anel accepted, were introduced and initiated as E.A. on Monday last at the Masonic Hall, Ipswich , when, on the ballot The report of tbe Audit Committee was presented , anel on the being taken, the votes were for W.M. Bro. Westgate, P.M. St. motion of Bro. C. Watson , seconded by Bro. J. Masters, was Luke's, 7 ; Bro. E. Dorlin g, P.M. 7 ; Brow. J. Townsend, S.W. adopted , and carried unanimously. Bro. Smith, S.W., moved 1. The votes for Bro. Westgate and Dorling being equal, the that the thanks of the lod ge is eiue to Bro. Bird , P.M., for the W.M., Bro. Rev. R.N, Sanderson , gave the casting vote for Bro. clear anel concise manner in which the accounts of the lod ge Dorling, who was consequently declared duly elected W.M. tor finances had been presented for tho examination of the Audit the ensuing year. Bro. Golding was electeel Treasurer arret Bro. Committee. This motion was seconded by Bro. T. Steer, sup- Spalding, Tyler. The other business of the evening having been, porteel hy Bro. A. Stephens, anel carried unanimousl y. The gone through and two candidates initiated , the lodge was closed next business of the evening was to elect the W.M., Treasurer, in deie form, v\ne\the brethren, retired for refreshment. and Tyler for tho ensuing year, when Bro. H. F. Smith, S.W., was elected the W .M. ; Bro. Bend , P.M., Treas.; anel Bro. Rash - SUSSEX. brook, Tyler. The votes in each case being unanimous. The BRIGHTON.—Eoyal York Lodge (No. 315).—On Tuesday, the installation of the W.M. will take place on Wednesday, the 7th inst., the members of this old-established ledge held the 22nd inst, at two o'clock. The lod ge closed in due form at a usual monthly meeting for the transaction of business. There nnarter nnst ten D.m. was a good attendance considering the time of the year; this ESSEX. was induced doubtless by the fact that three highly respected BBIGniLINQSEA.—Lodge of Hope (No. 533).—A meeting of gentlemen of the town were on the notice paper for election- the brethren of this lodge was held at the Swan Inn; on Monday, and initiation. The W.M. of the lodge, Bro. James Curtis, the 13th inst., for the installation of the W.M. for the ensuing being absen t, the chair was occupied by Bro. Christopher Wren, year, anel other business. There was a good attendance of the I.P.M. ; Bros. J. W . Stride, S.W. ; J. M. Cunningham, P.M. members, and several visiting brethren from Colchester were P. 'Prov. S.G.W. Sussex, J.W. ; C. Sandeman, J.D.; Ebberal-,. also present. The unanimous choice of the brethren having Sec ; Nell, I.G. ; Shatter, Dir. of Cers. ; Devine, Org. ; E. fallen on Bro. Joseph Richardson, he was installed in due form Wri ggleswortb, A. Cowley ; W. Marchant, P. M., Prov. G. by Bro. J. E. Wiseman, W.M., and Hon. See. ; after which he Steward, Sussex ; John Robinson, P.M. ; J. Challen , P.M. 315, appointed and invested his officers lor the ensuing year as P. Prov. S.G.B. Sussex, and a few visitors. The loelge having follows :—Bros. D. Griggs, S.W. ; J. Jolly, J.W. ; Clarey, Treas.; been opened ,, and the minutes of the last lod ge read and con- J. E. Wiseman, Sec. ; Minter, S.D. ; E. Stammers, I.G. ; anel firmed, the ballot was then taken for the three gentlemen pro- Banner, Tyler. Lodge was then closed , and about thirty posed , when to the surprise of nearly all present it was eleclared brethren subsequently sat elown to tea. During the evening the favourable only to the first gentlemen named, and against the customary loyal and Masonic toasts were given aud responded other two. This result caused considerable annoyance to their to with all the honours. In giving " The Health of the W.M.," proposer, seconder, and friends, anel also chagrin and disappoint- Bro. J. E. Wiseman, I.P,M., said he had no doubt that Bro ment to the two gentlemen interested, and who had attended at Richardson would fill the chair of the lodge to the satisfaction the request of their friends, to bo initiated. This most un- of all the brethren. The W.M. responded, and in the course of pleasant circumstance has led to much inharmonious fooling a few well-chosen remark s said he felt hi ghly gratified that he amongst the members of the lod ge, some members of which in hael been nlaced in that nosition bv theunananimous vote of the times past have distinguished themselves in a similar manner.. brethren of the Lodge of Hope. At the same time he felt that Some two or three years ago a considerable amount of black- his short comings were many; and while he promised them that balling prevailed , but owing to tho exertions of one or two no exertion should be wanting on his part to promote the pros- members the good feeling and practical Masonry of the lodge perity of the lodge, he trusted thsfc they would look leniently at was restored to its proper place, anel everything promised Hi his defects, and hy rendering their cordial assistance second his long career of prosperity until the present proceeding occurred. endeavours. " The Brethren of the Angel Lodge, No. 51," was The elected candidate, Mr. Stapley, who was also in attendance, proposed in flattering terms by Bro. J. Jolly, and responded to was duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient by Bros, J. Coppin, P.M., and Thos. J. Railing. The proceed- Freemasonry by 'th e acting W.M., in his usual pleasing manner,, ings were enlivened by some excellent singing. Among the combining with it an impressive earnestness. Two passings were brethren present, either in loelge or at tho festive board (besides expecteel, but Bros. Hudson and Piitchard were not in atten- the W.M. and his officers), were Bros. C. Blyth, J. Ames, and dance. The lodgo was closeel at an early hour, there being no "W . Bishop, P.M. s; G. Randall, J. Rodger, S. L. Coppin , W. refreshment after labour. Balls, J. Day, AVnlford , W. S. Ling, A. Kent, Lodge of Hope, No. 432. And the visitors included Bros. Shurey, P.M. 196 ; YORKSHIRE (WEST) . J. Coppin and W. Griffin , P.M.'s; F. A. Cole, W. S. Sprent, W. HALIFAX. Midelleton E. J. Sanelevs, Thos and W. Brooks , . J. Railing, , 51; Consecration of tlie De Warren Lodge No. 1,302, and Installa - Capt. J. S. Smith, P.M., and T. Eustace, G97 ; and Harry Clench, tion of ttie W.M. Designate. 1,161. An interesting feature of the evening's proceedings was the presence of four brethren whose united ages amounted to Saturday, the lltli instant, was a day that had been anxiously 329 years, and whose participation in the benefit of Freemasonry , looked forward to by some of the. Craft in Halifax, it being the has extended over 194 years. They were Bros. A. Harmer, 90 the day selected for the consecration o! the above loelge, at the years; J. Harmer, 85 ; W. Lee, 80; and S. L. Coppin , 74. White Swan Hotel, by the W. Bro. Bentley Shaw, J.P., Prov. G. Dir. of Cers., D. Prov. G.M. West Yorkshire. Two o'clock was the time fixed to commence the ceremony, SUFFOLK. and very shortly after that hour tho loelge was opened in the IrswICH.—British Union Lodge (No. 114). —The usual three elegrees by tho following brethren :—Bros. W. Cook, P.M., monthly meeting of this lod ge was held at the Masonic Hall, as W.M. ; G. Normauton, P.M., P. Prov. J.G.D., as S.W. ; F. Ipswich, on Thursday, the 9th inst., when there were present Whitaker, P.M., Prov. G. Steward, as J.W. ; II. N. Bates, P.M., Bros. A. J. Barber, W.M., P.G. Org. ; Rev. E. J. Lockwood , as S-D. ; W. Asqnith as J.D.; J. Seed , as I.G. ; and J. Green- M.A., D. Prov. G.M. Suffolk ; W. Spalding, P.M., Sec ; W. wood, P.M., as Tyler. Boby, C. Schulen , F. Gull, and G. A. Turner, P.Ms. ; M. Cornell, All being in readiness, tho W. D. Prov. G.M., preceded by a S.W. The visiting brethren were W. V. Mills and Emra Holmes, procession of members of the Provincial Grand Ledge, then P.Ms.; Captain Durrani; G. S. Golding, S.W. St. Lukes; C. F. entered the lodge room, among whom we noticed -. Bros. C. Long, Staffordshire Knot, 72G, etc. The lod ge being opened , J. Bannister, P. Prov. G.S.B.; J. Peace, P. Prov. S.G.W. ; C. Bro. A. M. Dallas was raised to the sublime degree of M.M., the Oldroy d , Prov- G. Treasurer; H. Smith, Prov. G. Secretary ; S. ceremony being impressivel y performed by the W.M., assisted Binns, Prov. S.G.D. ; S. Stocks, Prov. J.G.D. ; T. S. Higgins, by Bro. Cornell, S.W., who gave the latter part of the traditional Prov. G. Dir. of Cers. ; A. W. Kamselcn, Prov. G. Assist. Purst.; history. Bro. Emra Holmes's "Dirge for the Third Degree," A. Briggs, Prov . G.S-B.; J. Craven , S. 0. Bailey, R. Araisou, recentl y published in the pages of the Magazine, was given in its Prov. G? Stewards; J. Lee, Prov. G. Tyler. proper place. At the conclusion of tho business tlie brethren Tho following were among the visitors present:—Bros. B. retired to an elegant banquet served in the adjoining rooms, and Hutchinson , P.M. 290 ; A. Woodhouse, 304, Gl; G. Sutcliffe, the evening was spent in the manner common among Masons. : S. W., R. Worsick, J.W., and R. Whitaker, J.D., 307 ; A. Luptou , W.M., C. J. Wal shaw. P.M., W. F. Wilkinson , S.W., R. Jessop, The concluding anthem was then sung. S.D., J. Greenwood , P.M., J. White, W. Homminsway, II. ' Hail ! universal Lord 1 Rothery, F. A. Peck, anel C. T. Rl'.odes, 44S ; G. Marshall, By earth and heaven adored ; W.M. 521; S. Metcalfe, GOO ; B. Bastow, 603 ; T. G. Know'e?, All hail ! Great God. P.M. 1,055, 4-1S ; F. Waddington (448), J.W., anel J. Dewhirst, Before Th y name we bend ; I.G. 1,231: W . Elliott, M.D., (P.M. 61), W.M., R. D. Kendall, To us Tlij* grace extend ; Crosslev, S.W., F. W. J.W., J. Nicholl (448), J.D., and J. Mar- Anel to our prayer attend ; shall, 1,283. All hail 1 Great God, The twelve brethren wire had petitioned for tho loelge were also present. Tho W.D. Prov. G.M. here expressed his regret at being com- Letters of apoh gy, expressing their inability to accep t the pelled to return to Huddersfield by next train , owing to busi- invitation of the De Warren Lodge, on account of the ness engagements, and he accordingly gave up the chair to Bro. meeting- G. Normanton taking place on Saturday, were received from Bros. E. M. , P.M., P.P.J.G. D., who had been eleputeel to dis- Wavcll, jun., J.W. 61, and A. Roberts (4-18), W.M. 307. charge tho duties of installing officer on this ausp icious occa- sion, The brethren , having saluted thc W.D. Prov.' G.M., and a and to wham the W.M. desi gnate, Bro. John Firth, was short prayer being offered up, tlie Prov . G. Treas. addressed the now presented. AV.D. Prov. G.M., and asked him to consecrate tho lod Tho lod ge having been resumed to the second elegree, the ge. The usual W.D. Prov. G.M. acceded to the request, and cilleel upon the questions were put to and answered by Bro. Firth, who Provincial Grand Secretary to read the petition and warrant of was then obli gated in due form. Constitution , which was done. The lodge was then re-opened in the third degree, all but The W.D. Prov. G.M. inquired if the brethren appro ved of P.M.'s requested to withdraw, and a Board, of Installed Masters the officers nominated in the warrant. opened, when Bro. Firth was duly installed irr the chair of K.S. The members of the new loelge replied in tho affrmative, and The brethren were then re-admitted , and saluted the newly- presented tire W.M. designate. Tire W.D. Prov. G. M. asked installed W.M. in the different degrees. for the minute book. The W.D. Prov. G.M. then directed the Bro. Firth then proceeded to invest the officers as follows, Provincial Grand Supt. of Work s to examine the appointments making appropriate remarks as he placed the collar upon each of the lodge, to ascertain that all was correct, and to see that one :—Bros. John , Seed, S.W.; David Whitaker, J.W. ; F. Whitfaker, P.M., P.G.S.. Treas. ; William Cooke, P.M. Sec ; the elements of consecration (corn , wine, anel oil) are duly pre- ' pared and properly placed. W. H. D. Hor.-fall, S.D.; William Asquith , J.D.; Samuel Firth, The Provincial Grand Supt. of Works reported that all was Dir. of Cers.; Jeseph Hayes, I.G. ; Thomas Pa rr, Tyler. correct. An interesting feature of the proceedings was the presenta- Au anthem was then sung. tion to the loelge, by Bro. Seeel, S.W., of a veryold(lG10)copy of tho Bible, Prayer-hook, &c, in excellent condition , which had Behold ! how good a thing it is, been re-bound in anti que st le for the occasion. Anel how becoming y well, Bro. G-. Normanton having been elected to represent the loelge For brethren, such as Masons are', at the meetings of the West Yorkshire Charity Committee, the In unit y to dwell. loelge was closeel in proper form. Oh ! 'tis like the ointment on the head , Nearl y fifty brethren afterwards partook of a sump tuous ban- Or dew on Sion's hili ! quet, pi-ovideel by Bro. Woodliouso (late of Leeds), and prosi'Jed For then ,.the Lord of Hosts hath said. over by Bro. Firth. The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were Peace shall be with you still . given and responded to, and the brethren separated , after having The W.D. Prov. G.M. then offered dedication prayer (first spent and exceedingly pleasant and agreeable evening. portion), followed by Musical response, *' So mote it be," and grand honours. Sanctus, " Holy, Hol y Lord God Almightv, Heaven and Earth are full of thc Majesty of Thy Glory. Glory INDIA. to Thee , 0! Lord." The Invocation foflowcel, during which all the brethren turned to the east. Musical response, " So mote BOMBAY . it be," and grand honours followed. The lodge board was then DISTRICT G RAND LODGE. uncovered, and throe P.M.'s (Bros. W. Cooke, with corn , G.' At a Normanton , with wine, and F. Whitaker, with oil) carried the half-yearly communication holeicn at the Freemasons' elements of consecration round the lodge, solemn music accom- Hall, Byculla , on Wednesday evening, the 2nd March. Present : panying-, haltiun in the east, and corn was scattered . Br os. George Taylor', District Grand Master' ; the Hon. Justice The W.D. Prov. G.M. then dedicated the loelge to Masonry. Gibbs, Deput y District Grand Master, and about forty brethren . The District Grand Lodge was opened iu ample form at a Ha'l , Masonry ! thou Craft divine, Glory of earth from quarter past six o'clock , and the minutes of the last communica- heaven revealed ! tion were confirmed. The District Grand Loelge unanimousl Which dost with jewels precious shine, y From all but Masons elected Bro. Percy Leitli to thc office of DXf. Treasurer', anel eyes eonccaleel. re-elected Bro. Seager as Tyler. Grand honours. Second procession of P.M.'s (music accom- The District Grant!Master appointed aud invested the follow- panying) ; then halting- in the cast, the wine was poured out. ing officers:—Bros. A. Hay, D.S.G.W. ; C. fbwaites, D.S.G.W. ; Dedication to virtue. T. M. Filgate, D.G. Chap. ; E. Tyrell Leith, D.G. Registrar; Come, holy virtue, by whose aid W. II. Hussey, D.G. Sec. ; Colonel L. W. Pcmi, D.S.G. Deacon ; In heavenward steps we long to tread ; E. T. Beauvais , D.J.G. Deacon; C. Ilyne, D.G. Supt, of Works ; Bring love, bring truth, bring friendshi p here, Sorabjee Framinurze , D. G. Dir. of Cer.= .; C. Beard , D.Q. Bring peace and unit y sincere. Sword Bearer; J. Thomas, D.G. Or-g. ; Pestonjee Basonjee , D.G. Grand honours, and third procession of P.M.'s, with music Purst. Tho following brethren were nominated to the office of accompaning ; halting in the east, oil was poured out. District Grand Stewards :—Bros. W. F. Kuapp, 549 ; P. Vix . Thc dedication to universal benevolence followed. 944; J. Lines, 1100 ; F. McDonald , 757; H. I. P. Thomson, 1062; C. D. Furelonjee 1189. Cume, charity, with goodness crowned ; , rincircled iu th The District Grand Master appointed Bros. Dr. T. Diver, J. y heavenly robe ; P. Cronforth, anel Pestonjee Biv/.oivjee; and the District Grand Diffuse thy blessings all around , To every Loelge elected Bros. W. II. Hussey, F. T. Leith. and A. Edging- corner of the globe. ton, to be members of the General Purposes Committee for the Tho Prov. G. Treasurer then carried tbe censor three times ensuing year. round tbe lod ge during solemn silence, and halted in the east. The Deputy District Grand Master proposed in terms of tho Dedication prayer (second portion) was given by the W.D. Prov. notice given by him at the last communication, that Articles 18, G.M. Musical response, " So mote it be," and grand honours 19, 20 of the District Grand Lodge by-laws be expunged, and followed. the 1st clause of Article 27 altered so as to read as follows:— The W.D. Prov. G.M. then " dedicated " anel " constituted " " The lodges shall furnish to the District Grand Lodge a half- the lodge. yearly return of their numbers according to the form shown in The brethren then perambulated tlie lodsre, and saluted the the appendix." W.D. Prov. G.M. The Deputy District Grand Master continued by observing, that now a General Purposes Committee had been appointed , a rule as to this was laid down at page SI Art. V. of the Book of Finance Committee was not required ; hence the necessity for Constitutions. repealing the three articles mentioned. And the alterations Bro. Eel ginton said lie had refrained from speaking before on proposed to be made in Article 27 were in consequence of the the subject, because he was Master of Lodge Concord, when District Grand Secretary having prepared one return form so as Bro. D was excluded from that loelge, and all that he wished to include all the information required by the throe forms lately to say then ou the matter ivas that he considered Bro. D 's used. The proposition was seconded by Bro. Dr. Diver, and exclusion from Cmicord ought not to affect his Masonic staneling unanimously agreed to. as vegareled other lo d ges, or divisions of the Craft to which ho The Deputy District Grand Master read the further report of belonged ; that tire confirmation of his exclusion by this Dist. the General Purposes Committee on the question of Masonic Grand Loelge, and the censure that had been passed upon him, jurisdiction in India, as follows .-— he (Bro. Eelginton) conceived to be sufficient punishment ; and Report of ilie District Grand Lod ge General Purposes Com- he was quite sure that, the m embers of Concord hael no desire to mittee to the District Grand Lodge of Bombay and its pursue Bro. D—— vindictively . Territories. Bra. Beard explained that he had not put thc question on " Limits of Jurisdiction.—Your committee , on further con- account of Bro. D in particular, but of excluded members sideration of thc question of Masonic jurisdiction in India in general . have m a-keel out what they opine- should be the limits of the The District Grand Secretary reported tint twenty-four district of Bombay, which are as follows:—The frontier of Sinel Grand Lod ge certificates had been issued from his office since from the sea to Kusmore, and a line drawn from Kusmore to November last. to Kishenghur, from Kishoughur to Jubbul poor, from Jubbul- Tho Dist. Grancl Secretary stated that thc day for the regular poor to the town of Armoree, and from Armoree to Honahwar. monthly- meetings of Lodge Friendshi p and Harmony, at Egut- "Your committee in recommending the above limits, have in poora , had been changed from thc fourth Saturday to the fourth view the facilities of communication between this presidency Monday. town . anel those points, and in the interests of Masonry in Read letter from thc Secretary to the Zetland Testimonial, general in India, they are of opinion that the limits of the acknowled ging the receipt of the money subscribed in this dis- several Masonic districts should be determined by the facility of trict towards the Zetland Fund , and convey ing the thanks of commun'cation from the presidency towns, where the District the committee to the District Grand Master and tire rest of the Grand Loelges are held. brethren for what they had done iuthe matter. " We have alread y the Grand Indian Peninsula Railway run- Letter from the Secretary to too Diocesan Board of Education , ning to Nngpoor in 26 hours, and in the course of two months thanking the District Grand Loelge for thc 106 rupees given fer- it will run in to Jubbul poor in 30 hours, and subsequentl y in tile benefit of the Diocesan School , Bycnlla. 24 hours. The same railway has a line to Raichore, to which Letter from the D.S.G.W., stating that his absence was caused place a train w.'ll run in From 19 to 20 hours. through an accident he had just mot with. " We have also the Bombay, Baroda and Central India Kail- Bro. Diver drew attention to the different ways in which some way, and branch lines are shortly to be constructed from both Masters in tbe District gave thc toasts of obligation. Ho said these railways to Hyderabad , Sind, Ajnieer, and other stations some gave them separatel y anel some collectively, anel he wished on or beyond thc borders of the proposeel Bombay limits. to know whether it was regular for a Master to propose thorn all "If the limits which your committee have m arked out for in one speech. this district are sanctioned , Lodge St. Andrew (No. 500), work- . The District G.M.: During my long experience as Master of about seven miles fro m Nagpoor, will have to ing at Kimpteo, lodges, now exceeding a quarter of a century, I have seen Masters bo transfero el from the Madras jurisdict ion to that of Bombay ; ive these toasts iu different ways—some with full honours, and other than this there will be no change, as all the other lodges g some merely in an abbreviated form. It is obligatory to give working within those boundaries, are alread y under the control the toasts at Masonic banquets, but it is quite optional with tlie of this District Grand Lodge. Master how they should he proposed according to the emergen- committee recommend that their views be communi- "Your cies of time or circumstances, whether given singly or together. cated Loel , and that a to each of the other District Grand ges In connection with this subject of toasts there is one thing I map with the proposed Bombay limits thereon, accompany , which is this, that it woulel bo very pneh o.milivn-inip.nVioil may as well mention desir- . able if tho hilarity of tlie evening at banquet was compressed in " Freemasons' Hall , (Signed) T. DIVEE, for President. a less zealous form than it generally was ; some discretion should Bombay, 12th Jan., 1870. be exercised in the manner of expressing applause, anel that it In proposing the adoption of this report, the Dep. Dist. Grand should be moderate. Master observed that tho border of tbe limits which the com- The District Grand Treasurer said he would just mention for mittee recommended should come under the jurisdiction of this the information ofthe District Grand Lodge that the balance in ge would only affect the districts of Bengal, M adras, Grand Lod hand ou the 31st December, 1SG9, was 1,120 rupees. That was and the Punjab , therefore those districts only need be communi- loss than tbe amount iu hand on the 31st December- this matter-. W. Bro. Dr. Diver seconded the , 1868, but cated with on this was accounted for by the fact that the returns for the half adoption of the report, and it was unanimously carried. requested to communicate with year from the different lodges had not reached him at the time Tlie Dist. Grand Secretary was when the accounts of the Grand Lodge were made up. If tlie ascertain their views. tho districts interested anel returns had been rendered at the proper time, tho balance in Tlie Dist. Grand Secretary stated that according to instruc- hand on the 31st December last woulel have been 1 000 rupees, tions be had laid before tlie General Purposes Committee Bro. , thus bringing it up above that in 18G8. D 's appeal against his exclusion of Lod ge Concord for non- payment of dues, anel presented tbe committees report thereon . Tho District Grand Master : Is tbe apparentl y reduced balance Bro. Swift spoke briefly in defence of Brc. D , anel Bro. attributable to the non-receipt of returns from the lodges ? Prescott and others commented on bis total disregard of the The District Grand Treasurer replied that it was so. summonses sent him to attend the committee meetings during The District Grand Master -. I must call tho attention of the the hearing of his case. District Gran d Lod go to this matter. I must therefore beg the The proposition for dismissing the petition was then put to representatives ofthe loelges to see that the rule with regard to the District Grand Lodgo and carried, thc only dissentient being returns, &c, is enforced in their respective loelges. As it is, the Bv-o. Swift. District Grand Secretary has to bear thc whole brunt of thc The District Grand Lodge expresseel its entire disapproval carelessness and inattention of those to whom the duty of making of Bro. D 's conduct towards the General Purposes Com- these returns is entrusted. I will only aelel that the Book of mittee. Constitutions is most precise upon the point , anel the by-lavs Bro. Beard wished to know whether exclusion of a brother are also very particular, punishments being inflicted for non- from one ledge debarred him from becoming a member of another compliance with the rule. lodge, or visiting any lodge. The District Grand Secretary said that with regard to thc re- The Di-it. Grand Master said exclusion from a loelge was very duced balance, he would have the brethren remember that 500 different fn.m the sentence of expulsion from the Craft ; that rupees hael been given by the District Grand Lodge during the admission into any lod ge depended on the views of tire mem- past half year for charitable purposes, also that the expenses last bers of the lodge into which a brother sought entry after the year were heavier than they were likely to be again, 25 per cent, particulars of his exclusion had been made kn^wn to them. The of which at least might be counted as extraordinary, for speaking roughly, that amount had been laid out for the purchase of kit I Boyel, Z. 145 ; G. States, S.E. 145; J. W. Dawson, H. ISO; H. anel the discharge of outstanding bills. G. Buss, P.Z. 177; 11. W. Littl e, P.Z. Ivy; W. Lowder, 186; Bro. Prescott alluded to the many good services rendered to C. B. Payne, G. Jan.; G. King, jun,, M.E.Z. elesignate; G. Masonry by the late Bro. Wickham , anel proposed that the Dis- King, H. designate ; E. A. Baber, J. designate ; supported by trict Grand Secretary he requested to forward a letter of condo- Comps. F. G. Baker, W. H. Andre w, and R. J. Lines ; Comp. lence from thc District Grand Lodge to the widow of the Gilchrist acteel as Janitor. eleceased brother. The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro. W. The District Grand Master: T knew the late Bro. Wickham Dawson, assisted by Comps. R. Barnby, G. T. Carter, Thoo. when I was in Calcutta, and in saying this you must all bo aware Distin, and Bro. Chaplin Henry. that I knew him many years ago- I knew his merits, and there- The chapter was opened by Comps. J. Hervey, as M.E.Z.; fore it is with very- great pleasure I take upon myself to second Boyd, as II.; Brett, as J.; and Little, as Dir. of Cers. j the proposition just made to you by Bi-o. Prescott. Many of us assisted by a large number of Principals. The Companions know what a good man and Mason tho late Bro. Wi ckham was. were then admitted. I think we ought to place upon our records thc expression of our After the introductory prayer, thc G.S.E. read the petition regret at his having been called away, and also, as suggested by anel charter, tho M.E Z. inquired of the companions if they the brother who has just addressed you, that a letter of condo- approved of tho officers named iu the charter, to which the lence should be sent from this District Grand Loelge to our de- companions signified their approval. The M.E.Z. theu proceeded ceaseel brother 's widow. to constitute the companions into a regular chapter in ancient The proposition was agreed to. form, and an oration on the nature and princi ples of the insti- After remarking at considerable length on the case of Bro. tution was delivered by Comp. J. Brett, P.Z. Bease, the District Grand Master said : You know, brethren , The anthem , " -'Tis a pleasant thing to see," was sung, and that I have now ruled over you for many years, aud that it was the first portion of the Dedication Prayer was given. The my intention about two years ago, before this unfortunate busi- chapter pedestal having been uncovered , the Dir. of Cers. carried ness with Bro. Bease and one or two other brothers connected the elements three times round the chapter, solemn music being with him occurred , to have resi gned the hiram of this District performed during the procession . The censer was carried three Grand Lodge. During the currency of those events terminating times round the chapter, and the second portion of the Dedica- in the expulsion of one of those brethren , I could not very well tion Prayer was given, followed by the anthem " Glory to God resign, nor could I do so while the Grand Loelge was adjudicating on High ." upon the action of mysel f anel this District Grand Lodge. 1 The M.E.Z. then dedicated and constituted tho chapter, aud have lmgercel on in the expectation that those matters woulel by the anthem " I have surely built thee a house," was then given this time have been concluded, but my resignation is now on the and the Patriarchal Benediction bestowed. point of being forwarded , anel before the next meeting I hope Comp. J. King, jun., was then installed as M.E.Z. by Comp. you will have another District Grand Master who will be treated J. Hervey ; Comp. G. King as H. by Bro. Little, aud Comp. E. with as much consideration and honour as I have been for so A. Barber as J. by Bro. J. Brett. many years past. I intimate this to you in order that you may Comp. 1' . G. Baker was elected as Scribe E., and W. H. not be surprised by any sudden action upon my part. Andre w as Scribe N. The appointment of officers was deferred The District Grand, Loelge was closed with solemn prayer at a in consequence of the absence of several companions. Comps. quarter-past ei ght. J. Hervey, J. Brett, J. Boyel , and J. W. Little were unanimously elected honorary members. BANGAIOEE.—Bangalore Lodge (No. 1043, E.C.).— The lodge A vote of thanks to tbe brethren who hael so ably conducted met on the 5th of Mar. h, at seven o'clock, being the regular the ceremony of consecration and iristalialion was ordered to be meeting of tho month. There were present:—Bros . J. J. recorded. Several brethren were proposed for exaltation , and Franklin, W.M. ; 11. Mullen, S.W. ; G. Nepcan Smith, as J.W. ; thc chapter was closed in due form. G. Wallace, Sec; J. Price, as S.D.; F. Taylor, as J.D.; R. The handsome furniture of the chapter, anel the jewels of Kenny, Steward ; W. Brotberston , as I.G. ; G Whiting, Ty ler ; chaste desi gn, supplied hy Bro. R. C. Davis, were the subject of Braelshaw, Vijnyendr.i Rao, J! R. Thompson , Flood , Going, aire! admiration by all present. Agnew. Visitor :—Bro. J. McKie. The loelge was opened in A banquet was supplied by Bro. Gosden , of the Mason's Hall the first degree, and the minutes of tho regular meeting were Tavern , who had kindly acteel in an emergency, the proprietor read and confirmed. Tlie summons convening the meeting- of the hotel being unable to furnish the required accommodation. was read. Tlie brethren proceeded to ballot for Bro. W. M civic as a joining member, having been proposed at thc last meeting. I After the cloth hael been cleared and grace sung, the usual The ballot proved clear. Thc lodge was opened iu tha second loyal and Masonic toas' s were given and responded to. degree, and the lecture on the tracing board in this In proposing the health of "Tlie G.H. anel rest of tho degree was Officei s," the M.E delivered to Bro. Going by Bro. Mullen , S.W. Bro. Going was .Z. coupled the name of Comp. J. Mann, who theu examined as to his proficiency in tlie F.C. degree, and respondeel . having passed a satisfactory examination , was entrusted anel Comp. J. Hervey, who had been invested as P.Z. of the passed out. Tlie lod ge was opened in the third degree chapter , then i>ro i)osed "Tlie health of Bro. G. King, jun.," and , and Bro alter, Going was re-admitted properl y prepared , and raised to the eulog ising bim , said he had great pleasure in seeing so sublime degree of Master Mason. Thc charge in this degree eminent a Mason in that proud position. The M.U.Z. responded. was delivered by the S.W. The by-law regarding the appoint- The toast of " Tlie Visitors " was then proposed , coupled with the names of Comps. W. Smith, 0.21., and Smeeel ment of a Standing Committee, which was proposed hy Bro. , who severally Stuart at last meeting, was put to the vote and carried . The responded. monthly accounts were rsad, ai.d having been found correct, The M.E.Z. then proposed in appropriate terms the toast of were duly passed . The Charit the evening, " The health of the Godfather of the Chapter,. y box was passed round. There J. Hervey, being no further business before "the lod ge, it was closed in Comp. and prosperit y to the Hervey Chapter," to peace, love, and harmony at ten o'clock. which Comp. J. Hervey responded . The M.E.Z. then proposed thc " Consecrating and Installing Masters ," to which Comps. J. Boyd, J. Brett , and 11. W. Little ARCH, responded. ROYAL In proposing "The health of the II. and 3." tlie M.E.Z.. .METROPOLITAN. expressed his pleasure iu having his father and his most inti- mate friend associated with him in the new chapter. Comps. CONSECEATION OP HEKTEr CirAPl'ER (No. 1,260). G. King-, IL, and E. A. Baber, J., both respondeel iu suitable Saturday, June 11th , having been fixed for the consecration terms. of the above chapter, the ceremony took place at the George The M.iD.Z. then proposed " Tho health of Comp. Gosden, Hotel , Walham-grcen, the companions assembling punctually at and eulogised him for the manner in which he hael provided the the appointed time, 3.30 p.m. baneruet and wines, and got him out of great difficulties, There were present :—Comps, J, Hervey, G.S.E.; J. Nunn , throug h the proprietor ofthe house in which they were assembleel P.G. Dir. of Cers.; F. Binckes, P.Z. 10; A. C. Bean, 19; S. not being able to supply the banquet. Miilis, 19; J. Brett, P.Z. ; A. Codncr, M.E.Z. 25 ; W. Smith , A fter " The Musical Brethren " had been given and respondeel C.E., 33 ; W. Smeeel, 946, M.E.Z. ; W. Mann, P.Z. 18G; J to bv Bro. W. Dawson, the Janitor 's toast brought this delight- ful evening to a close, the companions wishing success and pros- REVIEWS perity to the new chapter. The toasts were interspersed with ' some excellent gloes and songs, which lent additional charm to Hogg 's Secret Code for Letters and Telegrams , or any a truly Masonic meeting. Memoranda requiring Perfect Secrecy. London : Hogg and Co. ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE- This seems an ingenious, simple, and yet perfect sys- tem of secret communication, -winch may be used either SUPREME COUNCIL. in letters or telegrams. Is is so easy o system that we letely master it and understand its use iNAlJGUEAvriOl* OP THE UBTOrsT OE THE CoitYTON AND ROUGE- were able to comp MEUT ClUTTEKK OE B.OSB CoOIX. in five minutes. Tbe author apologises to the intelligent reader for an addenda which is inserted to more fully It having been thought elesirable for some time by many of explain tbe working of tbe code, and states that such, the Masonic body that the ancient degree of Rose Croix should author he worked under the Supreme Council iu Exeter negocintions explanation is not intended for Ms use. The , letters were entered into for that purpose, and dually arrangements states that in sending telegrams by Ms code, five were effected , with the assistance of Bro. Samuel Jones, 30°. for are charged as one word. This will not greatly increase uniting the two chapters—the Coryton, No. 2, formerly meeting the charge, and we bave no doubt that where secrecy is at Axminster, anil the Ancient Rougement. desired the system will come into extensive use. With the assent of the Supreme Council and the recommenda- tion of the M.W.S. Capt, C. C. Dick, 32°, of the Cory ton Chapter, The Dictionary of Chronology ; or, Historical and Statis- the old warrant was removed to Exeter, and for the purpose of tical Iteqister. Compiled and edited by WILLIATJI H. inaugurating the union of the two chapters , a meeting was held OVEEAIX, P.S.A., Librarian to tbe Corporation of tlio at the New London Hotel , on the 7th June, at which the follow- City of London. London : William Tegg. ing Principals and members of the Oreler were present :— Bros. C. J. Vigne, 33°, M.P.S.G.C ; H. C. Vernon , 33°, It is based upom Tegg's Chronology, of which tho first M.I.L.G.C; Capt. N. G. Philli ps, 33°, I.G., I.G.H.E.; I. P. M. edition appeared in 1822. The compiler bad been Montague, 33°, S.G.I.G. ; Sir J. ele la Pole, Bart., 33° ; Hyde requested to revise and modernise that work for a new Pullen, 33°, S.G.I.G. ; S. Rosenthal, 33° of Italy; Capt. Dick, edition, but finding there so much that was unnecessary 32°, M.W.S.; G. Doherty, 31° ; Capt. Phayre, K.N. 30° ; J. F. to the present generation , and so many additions neces- Starkev, 30° ; Dr. Woodford , 30° ; Samuel Jones, 30° ; Capt . F. sary to bring the work down to the present time, be has J. Irwin , 30° ; Henry Dubosc, 30° ; Col. Elliott 30° ; J. Payne, attempted a, complete reconstruction. Special care baa 18° ; B. Cox, 18° ; M. Ford, 18° ; B. II. Newneham, 18; J. evidently been taken with the history of tbe City of Townsend, 18° ; J. Clark, 18° ; W. H. Davies, 18° ; F. Vizard, London and its companies, institutions, &o. Anything , 18° ; B. T. Hodge 18° ; J. S. Gunelry , 18° ; A. S. Hexter, 18° ; of special interest receives a lengthened notice. Tho B. Dickes, 18° ; Major-Gen. Morris, 18° ; J. J. dure, 18° ; J. following article on Freemasonry will give some idea of May, 18° ; Sy dney Jones, 18° E. Gregory, 18° ; and James Gregory, 18°, Janitor. the completeness of the work : The chapter was opened in ample form by BrO. Hyde Pullen, Freemasonry, founded in England by King Athelstnn. A 33°, after which the members of the Supreme Council were fraternity existed at Winchester, 1202, anel arms granted to a received with due honours. The members who were present of company of Freemasons, 3 Edw. IV., 1463; James I. en- the Antient Rougoment Chapter were then affiliated anel received r.nnvnpub- Pullen, 33° ; Major General Doherty, 31° ; Capt, J. F. Irwin, lishers' binding. 30° ; Capt. G. A. Phayre, 30° ; J. F. Starkey, 30° ; Dr. J. II. Woodford , 30° ; and H. Dubosc, 30°. It was then resolved that a cordial vote of thanks bo passed to the 111. Bro. Hyde Pullen, 33°, for his valuable assistance on this occasion , and for the highly impressive manner in which ©utitmm he carried out the duties that devolved upon him. The chapter was then closed according to ancient ceremony BRO. ROBERT BOYD HARDY. and with solemn prayer. Banemet followed the proceedings. Died May lOtb, at his residence Cooley Hill, Tandragec, INDIA. Ireland, suddenly of disease of the heart, Bro. Robert MAZAGON—Bombay Chapter of Sovereign Princes Rose Croix Boyd Hardy, P.G.S.D.., Co Armagh , aged 61 years. of Hereilom.—A convocation of the members of this chapter Robert Boyd Hardy was initiated into Masonry as a was held at the Freemasons' Hall, Mazagon , on the 20th April , Lewis in the year 1824, and for the last 4-5 years has 1870, for the installation in tho 18° of W. Bros. T. Diver, J. been almost constantly iu office, tie was the father of P. Comforfcb , J. Dixon, C Thwaitos, and H. Maxwell. bis lodge, Sfc. Johns 105, Tandrogco, Ireland, and was an example to all Masons for firmness, gentleness, temper- Tottenham ; Tower Hamlets Engineers, Duke of Clarence, ance, and moderation ; by precept and example he kept Commercial-rd., East; Eastern Star, Royal Ho., Burdett-rd., tbe brethren of bis lodge in order. He was Past Prin- Mile-end-rd. ; Camden , Adelaide Tav., Haverstoek Hill cipal of his Chapter 105, also Past E.C. of Knight Tem- British Oak, Bank of Friendshi p Tav., Mile End. plars, and a Prince Mason. Tuesday, May 2\st. Last year a Grand Lodge was formed of the United Faith, Fisher's Bes':auraut, Metrop. Dist. Rail., Victoria Station ; Counties of Armagh, Louth, aud Monaghan, under the Domatic, Palmerston Arms, Grosvenor-park, Camberweil ; presidency of Bro. Maxwell Close, P.CM., late M.P. for Jordan, Alwyne Castle, Canonbury ; Yarborough, Green the Co. of Armagh, and be was appointed Prov. Grand Dragon , Stepney ; Prince Frederick William , Knights of St. Deacon, which office he held up to the time of bis death. John's Tav., St. Jobn's-wood; Dalhousie, Royal Eelward , Ho initiated his son, Bro. John Hardy, into Masonry Triangle, Hackney ; Royal Albert, White Hart, Abchurch- lane ; P thagorean Greenwich ten years since, in his lodge, and he is now W-M. of a y , Prince of Orange, ; City of lodge near to Manchester. London , Shepherd and Flock Tav., Bell-alley, Moorgate-st. ; New Wandsworth, Freemasons' Ho., New Wandsworth ; Tbe brethren wished to have a Masonic funeral , but Rose of Denmark , George Ho., Aldermanhury ; Royal Union, this was declined, his friends being anxious to avoid Dubourg's Ho., Hay market ; Metropolitan , George Ho., ostentation. Aldermanhury. CHAPTER .—Robert Burns, Sussex Stores, Many of thc Masonic brethren of tbe province attended Upper St. Martiu's-lane, tbe funeral. Wednesday, June 22nd. Tho funeral cortege was over a quarter of a mile long, and was attended by many of the clergy and gentry of Confidence, Railway Tav., London-street ;-United Strength, Bull and Gate Kentish Town; New Concord Rosemary tho district, as well as b his tenantry and , , Branch y the poorer Tav., Hoxtou ; St. Mark's, Mawb Arms Mawby-st., classes of his nei hbours, y , S. Lam; g to whom he was always a friend beth ; Peckham , Maismore Arms, Park-road , Peckhaiu-R and adviser. Protestants ye, , Dissenters, Roman Catholics, Temperance in the East, George the Fourth, Catherine-st., and Episcopalian clergy aud laity alike attended to pay Poplar ; Prosperity, Gladstone Tav., Bishopsgate-street. tbe last tribute of respect to a good neighbour. CHAPTER OF I XSTKUOTIOX .—St. James's Union, Swan Tav., Mount-st., Grosvenor-sq. SCIENTIFIC .MEETINGS FOR THE WEEK. Thursday, d'une 23rd. Sunday, June 10th.—Sunday Lecture Society, St. George's Hall, Fidelity, Goat and Compasses, Euston-road ; Kent, Duke ol Langham-place, at 8. York, Boroug h-rd., Southwark ; United Mariners, Three Monday, June 20th .—Lonelon Institution , at 4. Cranes, Mile-end-rd. ; Vitruvian , White Hart, College-st., Lambeth ; St. George's, Globe Tav., Royal Hill, Greenwich ; Tuesday, June 21st.—Statistical Societv, at 8; Ethnolog ical Manchester , John-st., Berkeley-square ; Society, at S.30. , Berkeley Arms Tran- quillity, SugarLoaf'Tav., Great St. Helen's, E.G.; Whittington , Wednesday, June 22nd.—Geological Society, at 8. Thatched House Tav., 9, Red Lion-st,; Royal Oak, Royal Oak Thursday, June 23rd.—Zoological Society, at 8.30. Tavern , Deptford. CHAPTER OF IXSTBTJCTIOX.—Joppa, Friday, June 24th.—United Service Institution , at 3. Prospect of Whitby Tav., SV', Wapping-wall. Friday, June Uth, LIST OP LODGE, MEETINGS, &c, POR WEEK St. Luke's,Pier Ho., Cheyne-walk , Chelsea; Temperance, Victoria ENDING 23.RD, JUNE 1870. Tav., Victoria-rd., Deptford; Unions (EmulationLoelge of Im- provement for M . M.), F.M.H. ; United Pilgrims, Horns' Tav., Kennington; Westbourne, the Grapes, Duke-st., Manchester- (Abbreviations. —F.M.H., Freemasons' Hall ; M.IL, Masonic Hall ; M.T., Masonic Temple; Tav., Tavern ; Ho., square ; Welling ton , Lore! Duncan Tavern , Broadway, Hotel ; Ro. Disptforel htingale ' Tav., Woolwich Rooms : L., Lodge; St., Stivet ; Sq., Square). ; Florence Nig , Freemasons ; Eanelagh, Windsor Castle Hotel, Kiug-st., Hammersmith ; METROPOEITAX LODGES AXD CIIAPTEES. Belgrave, Duke of Wellington , Spring-gardens, Charing-cross ; St. James's, Gregorian Arms, Jamaica-row , Bermondsey-; Holiday, June 20th. Balham Ho., Doric, Three Cranes , Mile End-rd. ; Rose of Denmark Metro- LODGES.—Panmure, Balham : City of London, politan Chapter of instruction Barnes Guildhall Codec house, Gresham-st.; Eclectic M , White Hart, , Surrey ; , F. .H.; Gooch , Victoria, Anderton 's Ho., Fleet-st.; Hervey, George Ho. Prince Alfred Ho., Southall. Walham-green. CHAPTER, OE INSPIR-OIIOX. — Domatic Tuesday, June 21st. Fisher's Restaurant , Victoria Station. Board of Gen. Purps., at 3. LODGES . — Salisbury, 71, Dcan- st., Soho. CIIAPTEHS . —Enoch , F.M.H. ; St. John's, Saturday, June 2oth. Radley 's Hi., Bi-ielge-st, Blackfriars ; Industry, F.M.H. Mount Sion, Union Tav., Air-st., Piccadilly; Robert Burns, Wednesday, June 22nd. Sussex Stores, Upper St. Martin's-lane. Lodge of Benevolence, at 7 precisel y. L ODGES.—Antiquity, F.M .H.; United Pilgrims, Horns Tav., Kenning ton-park ; h Cross, Hi g White Hart Ho., Tottenham Station. CHAP- [This information is extracted from the "Universal Masonic TER .—Union Waterloo, F.M.H. Calendar," published at 19, Salisbury-street, Strand, and brethren Thursday, June 2ord. who may detect any lions.-; Committee Boys' School , at 4. LODGES . — Mount inaccuracies (and there are, doubtless, Moriah , F.M.H.; Peace and Harmony, London Tav., Bishops- many), are respectfull y requested to communicate the same to gate-st, ; Prosperity, Guildhall Coli'ee-bouse, Gresham-st. ; the Editor at the Office, No. 19, Salisbury-street, Strand.] South Middlesex , Beaufort House, North-end , Fulham. ¦ CHAPTER .—D imatic, Anderton 's Ho., Fleet-st.

METROPOLITAN LODGES AND CHAPTERS OF TO CORRESPONDENTS. INSTRUCTION. *"#'* All Communications to be addressed to 19, Salisbury- Hoaday, June 20th. street, Strand, W.C, Temple, Old George, St. Mary Axe, E.C. ; Justice, Royal Albert WE shall bo glad to receive from brethren any proceedings of New Cross-rd , Deptford ; Old Concord, Turk's Head, Mot- Masonic meetings, which shall be duly inserted. Communica- combe-st., Belgrave-sex. ; Sincerity, Railway Tav., Lonelon-st.; tions should be forwarded so as to reach us as early in the St. James's Union , Swan Tav., Mount-st., Grosvenor-sq. ; In- week as convenient—not lator than Wednesday it possible. dustry, Dick' s Coffee House, Fleet-st. ; Crystal Palace, City We have to request our correspondents to be parcular in writing Arms Tav., West-sq., Southwark; High Cross, White Hart Ho., names distinctl y.