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Historical Relation Of Freemasonry To Ancient Egypt.
of Egypt by tho Persians , under Cambyses , the son of Cyrus , when the Pharoahs ceased to reign , and another dynasty seized the government , which in its turn was conquered by Alexander , tho Macedonian , 232 years B . C .,
who brought with him the florid mythology of the Greeks , and its attendant Theocracy of Priests . Jupiter took the place of Amon , Juno of Isis , and the massive and
everlasting architecture of the aucieut Egyptians was superseded by that of the light and volatile Greeks . Finally , the allconquering Roman , under Augustus Crosar , subjugated the Greeks , and under their dominion tho ancient history of Egypt may be said to have ended . ( To be continued . )
Nutmeg Masons At Odds.
NUTMEG MASONS AT ODDS .
CAN THE GRAND LODGE'S CONTROVERSY WITH HIRAM LODGE BE PATCHED UP ? IT'OR about two years there ha 8 been a great gnlf fixed between the Masonic Grand Lodge of Connecticut and Hiram Lodge , No . 1 ,
Fre > and Acopted Masons , the oldest and largest Lodge in the State . Hiram Lodge contains to-day about 900 members , among them many weli known business and professional men . Here are the names of a few : —Ex-Governor Henry B . Harrison , ex-G » vernor Charles R . Ingersnll , H . Lynde Eurrison , Julius Twiss ,
J . D . Dewell , and N . D . 6 perry . Hiram Lodge was forrnod 143 years ago , when Connecticut owed allegiance to King George , aud is muoh older than the country—a fact that its members pride themselves on particularly . Some two years ago Hiram Lodge got into a controversy with the
Grand Lodge of the State over the workincr of degrees by its officers . The officers of Hiram Lodge claimed the right to work their degrees in the uncient form , and refused to recognize the innovations in Masonic matters as laid down in Lockwood's " Mannal , " edited by Lnke Lockwood . H . H . Green , of Danielsonville , Conn ., was the
Grand Master of the State Lodge , and members of Hiram Lodge say he was mainly responsible for the trouble . Any how , proclamation was made against Hiram Lodge and it was expelled from the Grand Lodge and its members declared to be clandestine Masons . Individual Masons in many Lodges sympathised
with Hiram Lodge , although they are prohibited from having Masonio intercourse with its members . As it now stands Hiram Lodge is out in tbe cold , and it is alleged , more than that , at least eight of its officials were expelled by order of the Grand Lodge . It is alleged by well posted Masons in Hiram that the Grand Lodge exceeded its
authority in this respect . They assert that a Grand Lodge could properly expel only the Master , Senior and Junior Wardens of a Blue Lodge , and that the only way they can reach the Treasurer of the Lodge or the Secretary is to prefer charges to the Lodge to which thev belong and demand that they be tried . This waa not done by
the Grand Lodge . Despite its expulsion by the Grand Lodge , Hiram Lodge has been working right along during the last two years as if nothing had happened aud the Grand Lodge did not exist . Since the trouble
began the membership of Hiram Lodge has become nearly 200 greater than before . Indeed the Lodge has been making Masons so fast that members of rival Lodges allege that Hiram Lodge canvasses for new members and takes them for as little as 5 dollars instead of
ten times that amount . This is vehemently denied by the members of Hiram Lodge . Graud Master Swartout , Postmaster of Stamford , is now in charge of Masonic affairs in Connecticut , and it is said that he regrets very much the unfortunate split iu the ranks of the Fraternity . Of late
there has been a disposition on the part of individuals in the Grand Lodge and also in Hiram Lodge to have the trouble patched up , so that Hiram may be reinstated among the Blue lodges . Ex-Governor Harrison and others of Hiram Lodge have said that they would meet the Grand Lodge half way . The matter has been talked np recently
to such a point that 150 members of Hiram have signed a petition to have the charter , which waB revokod two years ago , restored to the Lodge . The petitioners recommend I . F . Graham for the Master of Hiram Lodge , Albert L . Preusa for Senior WardeD , and David F . Wiser for Junior Warden .
As less than one-quarter of the members of Hiram Lodge have signed the petition some of the non . signers profess to believe that the whole affair is a scheme of the Grand Lodge to overreach them . Not a member of Hiram Lodge , however , even among the signers of the petition , has any idea of giving up the ancient form of exercises or acknowledging that Hiram ' s position is wrong .
As a result of the petition a special session of the Grand Lodge has been called for 8 th May , at 11 a . m ., in Hartford , when an attempt will be made to heal the differences . It is said that the Grand Lodge is willing to take in the newly made Masons of Hiram Lodge . —New York Herald .
its freo circulation through the lungs , relieve the engorged air tubes , and render respiration free , without reducing the strength , irritating the nerves or depressing the spirits ; such aro ihe ready means of escaping from sufferW when afflicted with colds , coughs , bronchitis , and other chest complaints , by which the health of so many is seriously and permanently injured in most i > u vku ir ic & ia
Houowvs's OISTMBST ASD Pnxs . —Coughs , Influenza . —The soothing properties of these medicaments render them well worthy of trial in all diseases of the respiratory organs . In common colds and influenza the Pills , taken internally , and tho Ointment rubbed over tho chest and throat , are exceedingly efficacious . When influenza is epidemic , this treatment is tho easiest safest and surest . Hollowav ' s Pills rmrifv tho hlrwl wmmn - > n nhet < i » io ° ,,
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
—; w : — CONSECRATION OP THE BLAGDON CHAPTER , No . 659 . THE consecration of thia new Chapter for the Province of Northumberland took place at tbe Masonio Hall , Maple-street , Newcastle , on the 27 th ult . The Consecrating Officers were—Comps . Colonel Addison Potter , C . B ., as Z ., Georga Spain P . G . H . aa H ., G . F . Charlton P . G . J , as J ., Joseph H . Bentham P . P . G . H .
as S . E ., J . S . Wilson P . P . G . H . Direotor of Ceremonies , John Nicholson P . P . G . O . Musical Direotor . The Principals installed were : — Comps . James Eadington Z ., Edward Forster H ., James Carmichael J , The incidental music waa renderedby Comps . John Nicholson , Walker , Whitehead , andNutton .
FORTITUDE CHAPTER , No . 105
THE annual meeting was held at the Freemasons Hall , PrinoeSE . square , Plymouth , on the 21 st ult ., to instal the Principal !? foj the year ensuing , viz .: —Comps . Geo . Horswill Z ., J . W . Parsons H ., and A . W . Spinney J . The ceremony was performed by Comp . W » Allsford P . Z . 202 , assisted by Comp . Edward Pillar , the retiring First Prinoipal . The Officers were invested , as follow : —Compa , IL
Pillar I . P . Z ., T . W . Soper S . E ., M . M . Joel S . N ., S . Edgcombe P . Soj ., W . J . Sweet 1 st A . Soj ., G . Finch 2 nd A . Soj ., J . T . Browning Treasnrer , and W . H . Phillips Janitor . At the close of the Chapter the Companions retired for refreshment to the club , where the nsual toasts were duly honoured , a pleasant evening being spent by all ,
FIDELITY CHAPTER , No . 230 ,
THE annual meeting was held at the Ebrington Masonio Hall , Devonport , on Friday , tho 24 th ult ., to instal Comp . W . H . Swiss as Z ., Comp . J . J . Meudley as H ., and Comp . Frederick Orchard as J . The installing Officers were Comps . R . Pike , W . Allsford , James Gidley , assisted by a large Board of Installed Principals . The other Officers were invested , as follow : —Compa . E . H . Littleton I . P . Z ,,
J . R . H . Harris P . Z . as S . E ., A . Maddock S . N ., W . V . Harris P . S ., S . Lewis 1 st A . Soj ., W . Routledge 2 nd A . Soj ., John Whitford Treasurer , and G . T . Veale Organist . Among the Visitors were Comps . A . W . King 1205 , Thomas Shears 202 , Jackman 202 , Lucas 202 , M . Axworthy 202 , J . Maunder 202 . The election of Janitor waa
deferred to the next regular meeting of the Chupter . During the evening two candidates were exalted to this sublime degree . At the close of the Chapter the Companions adjourned to the refeotory in this building , where an excellent supper was laid by Companion Boswothick .
ESSEX CHAPTER , No . 276 .
THE annual meeting was held at the Chelmsford Corn Exchange , on Monday , the 20 th ult . Comp . Arthur Mead was installed M . E . Z ., Comp . Cavill H ., and Comp . R . G . Kellet J . The installation was ably performed by Comp . Vero W . Taylor . Comps . A . Durrant was elected Treasurer , Rev . F . B . Shepherd S . E ., J . P . Lewin S . N .,
F . P . Sutthery P . S ., A . G . Maskell 1 st A . S ., A . C . Dnrranfc 2 nd A . S ., F . H . Meggy Steward , and T . S . Sarel Janitor , In addition to the above there were present Comps . T . J . Railing and G . Ward Verry . The Companions afterwards adjourned to the White Hart Hotel , where a banquet was provided in excellent style by Bro . Hipkin
ST . JOHN'S CHAPTER , No . 328 .
THE annual meeting was held in the Masonic Hall , Park-street , Torquay , on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult ., when amongst the Companions present were W . E . Warren , W . Taylor , W . H . Prober !; , John Dodge , F . C . Frost , R . H . Rae , John Chapman , John Lane , John Taylor , J . W . Morgan , John Salter . Companion Rae occupied the throne as Z ., and performed the ceremony of installing the three
Principals , in an impressive and able manner ; the Principals being Comps . John Lane M . E . Z ., John Chapman H ., J . W . Morgan J . The M . E . Z . then invested the Officers of the Chapter for the ensuing year , as follow : —Comps . T . J . Crossman Treasurer , John Salter S . E ., T . Prust S . N ., John Taylor P . S ., A . W . Searley 1 st Assistant Soj .,
W . Hill 2 nd Assistant Soj ., T . Beckett D . C , T . Brooks Organist , W . Horsey and R . L . Mngford Stewards , and G . Bwit Janitor . At the conclusion of the business a cold collation was admirably served in the banquet room of the Masonio Hall . The loyal and patriotic
toasts were given by tbe M . E . Z ., and duly honoured . The usual Masonic toasts followed , that of the Grand Chapter being responded to by Comp . W . J . Hughan , in an interesting speech . A pleasant social evening was spent .
Star Chapter of Instruction , No . 1275 . —On Friday , the 24 th ult . Present : —Comps . F . Hilton P . Z . Preceptor , G . L . Moore M . E . Z ., Grummant H ., Jackson J ., Stone S . E ., Woods S . N ., Stone P . S ., Powell P . Z ., & c . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Powell as candidate . Comp . Grummant waa elected M . E . Z , for the last meeting this season ( yesterday ) .
WONDERS OP COAL TAR . —In connection with the above a lecture entitled " Some chemical Wonders produced from Coal Tar , was delivered on Wednesday and Thursday evenings of last week by Mr . Ernest L . Railing ( one of our " Old Masonians" ) at the Public Hall , Reigate . By special request the lecture was repeated on
Thursday afternoon . The lecture was illustrated by a most interesting collection of specimens , which , not being self explanatory , the lecturer had been granted permission by the executive committee of the Reigate and Redhill Industrial Exhibition to say a few words upon ; most eloquently did Mr . Railing acquit himself ,
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Historical Relation Of Freemasonry To Ancient Egypt.
of Egypt by tho Persians , under Cambyses , the son of Cyrus , when the Pharoahs ceased to reign , and another dynasty seized the government , which in its turn was conquered by Alexander , tho Macedonian , 232 years B . C .,
who brought with him the florid mythology of the Greeks , and its attendant Theocracy of Priests . Jupiter took the place of Amon , Juno of Isis , and the massive and
everlasting architecture of the aucieut Egyptians was superseded by that of the light and volatile Greeks . Finally , the allconquering Roman , under Augustus Crosar , subjugated the Greeks , and under their dominion tho ancient history of Egypt may be said to have ended . ( To be continued . )
Nutmeg Masons At Odds.
NUTMEG MASONS AT ODDS .
CAN THE GRAND LODGE'S CONTROVERSY WITH HIRAM LODGE BE PATCHED UP ? IT'OR about two years there ha 8 been a great gnlf fixed between the Masonic Grand Lodge of Connecticut and Hiram Lodge , No . 1 ,
Fre > and Acopted Masons , the oldest and largest Lodge in the State . Hiram Lodge contains to-day about 900 members , among them many weli known business and professional men . Here are the names of a few : —Ex-Governor Henry B . Harrison , ex-G » vernor Charles R . Ingersnll , H . Lynde Eurrison , Julius Twiss ,
J . D . Dewell , and N . D . 6 perry . Hiram Lodge was forrnod 143 years ago , when Connecticut owed allegiance to King George , aud is muoh older than the country—a fact that its members pride themselves on particularly . Some two years ago Hiram Lodge got into a controversy with the
Grand Lodge of the State over the workincr of degrees by its officers . The officers of Hiram Lodge claimed the right to work their degrees in the uncient form , and refused to recognize the innovations in Masonic matters as laid down in Lockwood's " Mannal , " edited by Lnke Lockwood . H . H . Green , of Danielsonville , Conn ., was the
Grand Master of the State Lodge , and members of Hiram Lodge say he was mainly responsible for the trouble . Any how , proclamation was made against Hiram Lodge and it was expelled from the Grand Lodge and its members declared to be clandestine Masons . Individual Masons in many Lodges sympathised
with Hiram Lodge , although they are prohibited from having Masonio intercourse with its members . As it now stands Hiram Lodge is out in tbe cold , and it is alleged , more than that , at least eight of its officials were expelled by order of the Grand Lodge . It is alleged by well posted Masons in Hiram that the Grand Lodge exceeded its
authority in this respect . They assert that a Grand Lodge could properly expel only the Master , Senior and Junior Wardens of a Blue Lodge , and that the only way they can reach the Treasurer of the Lodge or the Secretary is to prefer charges to the Lodge to which thev belong and demand that they be tried . This waa not done by
the Grand Lodge . Despite its expulsion by the Grand Lodge , Hiram Lodge has been working right along during the last two years as if nothing had happened aud the Grand Lodge did not exist . Since the trouble
began the membership of Hiram Lodge has become nearly 200 greater than before . Indeed the Lodge has been making Masons so fast that members of rival Lodges allege that Hiram Lodge canvasses for new members and takes them for as little as 5 dollars instead of
ten times that amount . This is vehemently denied by the members of Hiram Lodge . Graud Master Swartout , Postmaster of Stamford , is now in charge of Masonic affairs in Connecticut , and it is said that he regrets very much the unfortunate split iu the ranks of the Fraternity . Of late
there has been a disposition on the part of individuals in the Grand Lodge and also in Hiram Lodge to have the trouble patched up , so that Hiram may be reinstated among the Blue lodges . Ex-Governor Harrison and others of Hiram Lodge have said that they would meet the Grand Lodge half way . The matter has been talked np recently
to such a point that 150 members of Hiram have signed a petition to have the charter , which waB revokod two years ago , restored to the Lodge . The petitioners recommend I . F . Graham for the Master of Hiram Lodge , Albert L . Preusa for Senior WardeD , and David F . Wiser for Junior Warden .
As less than one-quarter of the members of Hiram Lodge have signed the petition some of the non . signers profess to believe that the whole affair is a scheme of the Grand Lodge to overreach them . Not a member of Hiram Lodge , however , even among the signers of the petition , has any idea of giving up the ancient form of exercises or acknowledging that Hiram ' s position is wrong .
As a result of the petition a special session of the Grand Lodge has been called for 8 th May , at 11 a . m ., in Hartford , when an attempt will be made to heal the differences . It is said that the Grand Lodge is willing to take in the newly made Masons of Hiram Lodge . —New York Herald .
its freo circulation through the lungs , relieve the engorged air tubes , and render respiration free , without reducing the strength , irritating the nerves or depressing the spirits ; such aro ihe ready means of escaping from sufferW when afflicted with colds , coughs , bronchitis , and other chest complaints , by which the health of so many is seriously and permanently injured in most i > u vku ir ic & ia
Houowvs's OISTMBST ASD Pnxs . —Coughs , Influenza . —The soothing properties of these medicaments render them well worthy of trial in all diseases of the respiratory organs . In common colds and influenza the Pills , taken internally , and tho Ointment rubbed over tho chest and throat , are exceedingly efficacious . When influenza is epidemic , this treatment is tho easiest safest and surest . Hollowav ' s Pills rmrifv tho hlrwl wmmn - > n nhet < i » io ° ,,
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
—; w : — CONSECRATION OP THE BLAGDON CHAPTER , No . 659 . THE consecration of thia new Chapter for the Province of Northumberland took place at tbe Masonio Hall , Maple-street , Newcastle , on the 27 th ult . The Consecrating Officers were—Comps . Colonel Addison Potter , C . B ., as Z ., Georga Spain P . G . H . aa H ., G . F . Charlton P . G . J , as J ., Joseph H . Bentham P . P . G . H .
as S . E ., J . S . Wilson P . P . G . H . Direotor of Ceremonies , John Nicholson P . P . G . O . Musical Direotor . The Principals installed were : — Comps . James Eadington Z ., Edward Forster H ., James Carmichael J , The incidental music waa renderedby Comps . John Nicholson , Walker , Whitehead , andNutton .
FORTITUDE CHAPTER , No . 105
THE annual meeting was held at the Freemasons Hall , PrinoeSE . square , Plymouth , on the 21 st ult ., to instal the Principal !? foj the year ensuing , viz .: —Comps . Geo . Horswill Z ., J . W . Parsons H ., and A . W . Spinney J . The ceremony was performed by Comp . W » Allsford P . Z . 202 , assisted by Comp . Edward Pillar , the retiring First Prinoipal . The Officers were invested , as follow : —Compa , IL
Pillar I . P . Z ., T . W . Soper S . E ., M . M . Joel S . N ., S . Edgcombe P . Soj ., W . J . Sweet 1 st A . Soj ., G . Finch 2 nd A . Soj ., J . T . Browning Treasnrer , and W . H . Phillips Janitor . At the close of the Chapter the Companions retired for refreshment to the club , where the nsual toasts were duly honoured , a pleasant evening being spent by all ,
FIDELITY CHAPTER , No . 230 ,
THE annual meeting was held at the Ebrington Masonio Hall , Devonport , on Friday , tho 24 th ult ., to instal Comp . W . H . Swiss as Z ., Comp . J . J . Meudley as H ., and Comp . Frederick Orchard as J . The installing Officers were Comps . R . Pike , W . Allsford , James Gidley , assisted by a large Board of Installed Principals . The other Officers were invested , as follow : —Compa . E . H . Littleton I . P . Z ,,
J . R . H . Harris P . Z . as S . E ., A . Maddock S . N ., W . V . Harris P . S ., S . Lewis 1 st A . Soj ., W . Routledge 2 nd A . Soj ., John Whitford Treasurer , and G . T . Veale Organist . Among the Visitors were Comps . A . W . King 1205 , Thomas Shears 202 , Jackman 202 , Lucas 202 , M . Axworthy 202 , J . Maunder 202 . The election of Janitor waa
deferred to the next regular meeting of the Chupter . During the evening two candidates were exalted to this sublime degree . At the close of the Chapter the Companions adjourned to the refeotory in this building , where an excellent supper was laid by Companion Boswothick .
ESSEX CHAPTER , No . 276 .
THE annual meeting was held at the Chelmsford Corn Exchange , on Monday , the 20 th ult . Comp . Arthur Mead was installed M . E . Z ., Comp . Cavill H ., and Comp . R . G . Kellet J . The installation was ably performed by Comp . Vero W . Taylor . Comps . A . Durrant was elected Treasurer , Rev . F . B . Shepherd S . E ., J . P . Lewin S . N .,
F . P . Sutthery P . S ., A . G . Maskell 1 st A . S ., A . C . Dnrranfc 2 nd A . S ., F . H . Meggy Steward , and T . S . Sarel Janitor , In addition to the above there were present Comps . T . J . Railing and G . Ward Verry . The Companions afterwards adjourned to the White Hart Hotel , where a banquet was provided in excellent style by Bro . Hipkin
ST . JOHN'S CHAPTER , No . 328 .
THE annual meeting was held in the Masonic Hall , Park-street , Torquay , on Wednesday , the 22 nd ult ., when amongst the Companions present were W . E . Warren , W . Taylor , W . H . Prober !; , John Dodge , F . C . Frost , R . H . Rae , John Chapman , John Lane , John Taylor , J . W . Morgan , John Salter . Companion Rae occupied the throne as Z ., and performed the ceremony of installing the three
Principals , in an impressive and able manner ; the Principals being Comps . John Lane M . E . Z ., John Chapman H ., J . W . Morgan J . The M . E . Z . then invested the Officers of the Chapter for the ensuing year , as follow : —Comps . T . J . Crossman Treasurer , John Salter S . E ., T . Prust S . N ., John Taylor P . S ., A . W . Searley 1 st Assistant Soj .,
W . Hill 2 nd Assistant Soj ., T . Beckett D . C , T . Brooks Organist , W . Horsey and R . L . Mngford Stewards , and G . Bwit Janitor . At the conclusion of the business a cold collation was admirably served in the banquet room of the Masonio Hall . The loyal and patriotic
toasts were given by tbe M . E . Z ., and duly honoured . The usual Masonic toasts followed , that of the Grand Chapter being responded to by Comp . W . J . Hughan , in an interesting speech . A pleasant social evening was spent .
Star Chapter of Instruction , No . 1275 . —On Friday , the 24 th ult . Present : —Comps . F . Hilton P . Z . Preceptor , G . L . Moore M . E . Z ., Grummant H ., Jackson J ., Stone S . E ., Woods S . N ., Stone P . S ., Powell P . Z ., & c . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Powell as candidate . Comp . Grummant waa elected M . E . Z , for the last meeting this season ( yesterday ) .
WONDERS OP COAL TAR . —In connection with the above a lecture entitled " Some chemical Wonders produced from Coal Tar , was delivered on Wednesday and Thursday evenings of last week by Mr . Ernest L . Railing ( one of our " Old Masonians" ) at the Public Hall , Reigate . By special request the lecture was repeated on
Thursday afternoon . The lecture was illustrated by a most interesting collection of specimens , which , not being self explanatory , the lecturer had been granted permission by the executive committee of the Reigate and Redhill Industrial Exhibition to say a few words upon ; most eloquently did Mr . Railing acquit himself ,