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tho samo . It is impossible for a good English Mason to teach a strange brother aught Avrong in tho groundwork of tho Order , or for a foreigner to lay doivn Masonic pi'ecepts ivhich would lead an English brother into difficulties . Still thero aro somo very peculiar Masouic Laws and usages in various parts of the world Avhich , if thoy could be more widely knoi \ J , would supply material for
reflection , and I doubt not , in mosfc cases , food for improvement . Yon , Brother Editor , havo dono good service in tho past , and can still further assist ua in this respect by reproducing articles from tho various foreign Masonio papers Avhich from timo to timo reach yon . To many it may be thought thafc articles bearing somewhat a local significance are not interesting to tho largo body of yonr
readers , but I think this is an error . Wo all enjoy tho perusal of details of our OAVU individual schemes , and hope by Avidely circulating our ideas to bring others to onr way of thinking , or convince us wo ourselves are wrong . If no ono outside onr circle took any notice of our remarks , Avhich to strangers may be of very little importance , AVO shonld not knoAv Avhen Ave Avere right and when Avrong , for as a
rule friendly critics too often hope to please by passing over the faults they discover . I look upon tho man Avho Avarns me if he sees mo drifting on to tho rocks or quicksands of life as my best ; friend , aud care nofc for him who , when misfortune occurs , tolls mo ho saw I Avas Avrong bub did not like to point out my mistake for fear of displeasing me . By a knowledge of tho private lifo and work of an
individual wo aro often able to avoid errors ourselves , and , in many cases , by friendly advice , remedy failings in others , it may bo in time to effect a change , and thereby earn for ourselves a debt of gratitude . So it is with Lodges and bodies of men generally . I Avas extremely pleased to have tho opportunity of perusing tho article on non-affiliation , from tho Masonic Newspaper , which
appeared in your last issue . Tho remarks 'thersin , based as thoy aro on tho rules of the State of Now York , aro of course very different to what could bo written of English Non-Affiliation , such a penalty , as far as " nou-payment of clues" is concerned , being virtually unknown in this country , - still they possess a great deal in common with Avhat might bo Avritten of the English Craft , Avhich
from somo cause or other , like its trans-Atlantic sister , annually loses a great number of brethren Avho joined Avith the strongest recommendations , and for the few years of their Masonic career showed unmistakable signs of true hcartedncss and zeal for tho brotherhood . Cannot tbe cause be traced iu somo measure to " nonulliiliation for non-payment of dues , " Avhich , although an almost
unregarded English laAV , is none the less binding on thoso who from misfortune aro the very ones least able to bear tho brunt . When a brother joins a Lodge it is usually Avith every prospect ot maintaining his then social position , but ; who can for one moment foresee the troubles aud misfortunes Avhich lie in onr path . As your . American contemporary observes , "in tho midst of
domestic misfortune or financial oppression comes additional adversity , " and then , as he further remarks , tho question arises , Which shall bo paid first ? Lodge duos or demands for household necessities ? Of course every right-minded brother will say the latter , but does tho individual Avho thus answers reflect for ono moment Avhafc this entails . Tho brother ' s subscription to his Lodgo may be ono
year in arrear , and ho does not like to send in his resignation in consequence of being thus behind ; it therefore goes on , and twelve months hence an increased amount is due , Avith perhaps less chance of its being cleared off , aud so it goes on until tho brother ' s name is removed from the Lodge records , and it may be lie is returned to Grand Lodge as a defaulter . Surely , as this American lvriter says ,
" this is making a crime of poverty , and convicting a brother for having done his duty . " Iu after years the sufferer may desire to return to tho Lodge , ivhcu the first thing thafc greets him is the long standing " arrears " and re-joining fees which , although not quite so accumulative as in the case of New York Lodges , may be sufficient to debar him from ever entertaining tho possibility of again
enjoying his Masonic privileges . And yet this is a debt , not incurred in return for any benefits derived from the Lodge , but due in consequence of a brother ' s not taking part in its proceedings . It is unjust , and as your contemporary remarks , that is a very mild form of putting it . Could not some law be introduced to enable a brother to rejoin Avithout such payments where it could be shown that the
inability to continue in the ordinary course icas no fault of the applicant . I am sure it would prove a benefit to tho Craft , as wo should thereby bo enabled to receive into our ranks many of the tried and zealous brethren ivho have experienced a rather large share of the misfortunes of this life . Hoping you Avill excuse the length of this epistle , and wishing yon success iu your undertaking ,
I remain , Fraternally yours , AN OLD PAST MASTER
LAUGHTON CHURCH TOWER RESTORATION FUND .
To flu : Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —Would you kindly insert the accompanying Appeal , and urge every brother Mason AVIIORO heart is influenced h y the impulse of charity to send me a subscription , to resist a cruel impost of nearly £ 100 , for the repairs of my Church Tower : ' It h J"osfc unjustly , if not disgracefully , thiwvn on mo by the withdrawal
ef thoso individuals Avhoso duty it Avas , and ou ivhose fidelity and honour I relied to discharge the debt . Do , my dear brother , help me , » s the case is ntfoul ; and thus 1 shall obviate the evii design of those AVLIO would damage my reputation and means ; aud to whom I . havo done no bavm , but . have acted with fidelity and truth .
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Any small subscription will be gladly received , aud faithfully ac knoivlodged by , Yours sincerely , DANIEL ACE , D . D .,
Vicar of Laughton Laughton Vicarage , near Gainsborough . 30 th July 1879 . P . S . —lu a few clays I havo received £ 20 from friends .
Tho Rev . Daniel Aco , D . D ., tho Vicar of Laughton , in Lincolnshire , is under tho necessity of making au appeal to all Members of tbo Church of England to enable him to defray tho expenses incurred for tho Restoration of tho Tower of tho Parish Church of Laughton , for which Dr . Aco , Avho is tho Vicar of the Parish , has been hold personally
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liable . Tho income of the Vicarage is bub very small , and the amount ot tho liability now thrown upon Dr . Aco amounts to a very largo sum , Avhich ho is totally unable to pay , aud tho enforcement of payment must necessarily lead to his utter ruin .
Tho repairs of tho Tower Avere such as Avero absolutely needed to preserve tho Tower and fabric of tho Church from complete destruction . As in tho present state of tho laAV Church Rates are not in existence , there is no possibility of obtaining any part Avhatever of the amount by Church Rate .
Dr . Aco feels confident that a Clergyman of tho Church of England Avill not bo abandoned in his hour of need , or allowed to suffer utter pecuniary ruin through his having ( in his anxiety to preserve tho ancient aud venerable edifice in which ho ministers ) incurred a debt , nofc for any thing in any Avay for his own personal benefit , but AA'holly for tho benefit and preservation of tho House of tho Lord .
Tho following gentlemen have consented to receive Donations towards " Tho Laughton Church ToAvcr Restoration Fund . " Tho Rev . J . C . K . SAUNDERS , M . A ., Friesfchorpo Rectory , Market Rason . T . OLDHAM , ChnrchAvarden , Laugh ton , Gainsborough . J . HANNAH , Bookseller , Gainsborough .
Knights And Nymphs Of The Rose
KNIGHTS AND NYMPHS OF THE ROSE
THIS Avas an Order of Adoptive or Androgynous Masonry , invented iu Franco towards tlie closo of tho eighteenth century . M . ilo Chaumont , the Masonic secretary of the Dne do Chartres , Avas its author . Tho principal seat of the Order Avas at Paris . Tho ball of meeting Avas called the Temple of Lovo . It Avas ornamented with garlands ' of lloivcrs , and hung around with escutcheons on Avhich wore painted various devices and emblems of gallantry . There Avere two
presiding officers , a male and female , Avho Avere styled the IIicropb . aut and the High Priestess . Tho former initiated mon , and the latter Avomcu . fn tho initiations tho Jfiero [> lmnfc wns assisted by a conductor or doacon , called Sentiment , and the High Priestess by a conductress or deaconess , called Discretion . Tho members received the title of Knights and Nymphs . The Knights Avoro a crown of
myrtle , the Nymphs a crown of roses . Tho llioropluinfc aud High Priestess Avore , in addition , a rose-coloured scarf , ou Avhich Avero embroidered two doves Avithin a Avreath of myrtle . During the time of initiation , the hall Avas lib Avith a single dull taper , but afterwards it was brilliantly illuminated AA ^ th numerous ivax candies . When a candidate AVIIS to be initiated , he or she Avas taken in
charge , according to the sex , by the conductor or conductress , divested of all AA-oapons , jewels or money , hoodwinked , loaded Avith chains , and in this condition conducted to the door of tho Temple of Love , Avhero admission Avas demanded by tAVO knocks . Bro . Sentiment then introduced tho candidate by order of tho Hierophant or High Priestess , and he or she Avas asked his or her name , country , condition
of life , and lastly , Avhat he or she Avas seeking . To this the answer was " Happiness . " The next question proposed Avas , " What is your age ? " Tho candidate , if a male , replied , "The age to love ; " if a female , "The ago to please and to bo loved . " Tho candidates were then interrogated concerning their private
opinions and conduct in relation to matters of gallantry . The chains AVO re then taken from them , and they were invested with garlands of flowers Avhich AVero called " the chains of love . " In this condition they Avero made to traverse tho apartment from one extremity to another , aud then back in a contrary direction , over a path inscribed Avith love knots . Tho following obligation Avas then administered :
" I promise and swear by the Grand Master of the Universe never to reveal the secrets of the Order of tho Rose , and should I fail in this my VOAV , may the mysteries I shall receive add nothing to my pleasures , and instead of the roses of happiness may I find nothing but the thorns of repentance . " Thc . 'candidatcs Avere then conducted to the mysterious groves in tho
neighbourhood of the Temple of Love , where tho Knights received a crown of myrtle , and the Nymphs a simple rose . Dnring this timo a sofb melodious march was played by tlic orchestra . After this the candidates Avore conducted to tho alter of mystery , placed at tho foot of the Hierophant throne , aud there incense was offered up to Venus and her son . If it Avas a knight who had boon initiated , ho IIOAV exchanged his crown of myrtle for the rose of tho last initiated nymph ;
and if a nymph , she exchanged her rose for the myrtle croivu of Brother . Sentiment . Tho Hierophant now read a copy of versos in honour of tho God of Mv story , and tho bandage Avas at length taken from tin : oyus of the candidate . Delicious musio and brilliant lights now added to the charms of thi . ; enchanting scene , in the midst of which the Hierophant communicated lo the candidate the modes of fou- ' . ' -uitio ' . ! pvculkir to tlvj Order , — ?¦[¦ . > .: ¦!¦ . ¦ . " ' ' ¦ : La ¦ ¦ ior ,-.
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tho samo . It is impossible for a good English Mason to teach a strange brother aught Avrong in tho groundwork of tho Order , or for a foreigner to lay doivn Masonic pi'ecepts ivhich would lead an English brother into difficulties . Still thero aro somo very peculiar Masouic Laws and usages in various parts of the world Avhich , if thoy could be more widely knoi \ J , would supply material for
reflection , and I doubt not , in mosfc cases , food for improvement . Yon , Brother Editor , havo dono good service in tho past , and can still further assist ua in this respect by reproducing articles from tho various foreign Masonio papers Avhich from timo to timo reach yon . To many it may be thought thafc articles bearing somewhat a local significance are not interesting to tho largo body of yonr
readers , but I think this is an error . Wo all enjoy tho perusal of details of our OAVU individual schemes , and hope by Avidely circulating our ideas to bring others to onr way of thinking , or convince us wo ourselves are wrong . If no ono outside onr circle took any notice of our remarks , Avhich to strangers may be of very little importance , AVO shonld not knoAv Avhen Ave Avere right and when Avrong , for as a
rule friendly critics too often hope to please by passing over the faults they discover . I look upon tho man Avho Avarns me if he sees mo drifting on to tho rocks or quicksands of life as my best ; friend , aud care nofc for him who , when misfortune occurs , tolls mo ho saw I Avas Avrong bub did not like to point out my mistake for fear of displeasing me . By a knowledge of tho private lifo and work of an
individual wo aro often able to avoid errors ourselves , and , in many cases , by friendly advice , remedy failings in others , it may bo in time to effect a change , and thereby earn for ourselves a debt of gratitude . So it is with Lodges and bodies of men generally . I Avas extremely pleased to have tho opportunity of perusing tho article on non-affiliation , from tho Masonic Newspaper , which
appeared in your last issue . Tho remarks 'thersin , based as thoy aro on tho rules of the State of Now York , aro of course very different to what could bo written of English Non-Affiliation , such a penalty , as far as " nou-payment of clues" is concerned , being virtually unknown in this country , - still they possess a great deal in common with Avhat might bo Avritten of the English Craft , Avhich
from somo cause or other , like its trans-Atlantic sister , annually loses a great number of brethren Avho joined Avith the strongest recommendations , and for the few years of their Masonic career showed unmistakable signs of true hcartedncss and zeal for tho brotherhood . Cannot tbe cause be traced iu somo measure to " nonulliiliation for non-payment of dues , " Avhich , although an almost
unregarded English laAV , is none the less binding on thoso who from misfortune aro the very ones least able to bear tho brunt . When a brother joins a Lodge it is usually Avith every prospect ot maintaining his then social position , but ; who can for one moment foresee the troubles aud misfortunes Avhich lie in onr path . As your . American contemporary observes , "in tho midst of
domestic misfortune or financial oppression comes additional adversity , " and then , as he further remarks , tho question arises , Which shall bo paid first ? Lodge duos or demands for household necessities ? Of course every right-minded brother will say the latter , but does tho individual Avho thus answers reflect for ono moment Avhafc this entails . Tho brother ' s subscription to his Lodgo may be ono
year in arrear , and ho does not like to send in his resignation in consequence of being thus behind ; it therefore goes on , and twelve months hence an increased amount is due , Avith perhaps less chance of its being cleared off , aud so it goes on until tho brother ' s name is removed from the Lodge records , and it may be lie is returned to Grand Lodge as a defaulter . Surely , as this American lvriter says ,
" this is making a crime of poverty , and convicting a brother for having done his duty . " Iu after years the sufferer may desire to return to tho Lodge , ivhcu the first thing thafc greets him is the long standing " arrears " and re-joining fees which , although not quite so accumulative as in the case of New York Lodges , may be sufficient to debar him from ever entertaining tho possibility of again
enjoying his Masonic privileges . And yet this is a debt , not incurred in return for any benefits derived from the Lodge , but due in consequence of a brother ' s not taking part in its proceedings . It is unjust , and as your contemporary remarks , that is a very mild form of putting it . Could not some law be introduced to enable a brother to rejoin Avithout such payments where it could be shown that the
inability to continue in the ordinary course icas no fault of the applicant . I am sure it would prove a benefit to tho Craft , as wo should thereby bo enabled to receive into our ranks many of the tried and zealous brethren ivho have experienced a rather large share of the misfortunes of this life . Hoping you Avill excuse the length of this epistle , and wishing yon success iu your undertaking ,
I remain , Fraternally yours , AN OLD PAST MASTER
LAUGHTON CHURCH TOWER RESTORATION FUND .
To flu : Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —Would you kindly insert the accompanying Appeal , and urge every brother Mason AVIIORO heart is influenced h y the impulse of charity to send me a subscription , to resist a cruel impost of nearly £ 100 , for the repairs of my Church Tower : ' It h J"osfc unjustly , if not disgracefully , thiwvn on mo by the withdrawal
ef thoso individuals Avhoso duty it Avas , and ou ivhose fidelity and honour I relied to discharge the debt . Do , my dear brother , help me , » s the case is ntfoul ; and thus 1 shall obviate the evii design of those AVLIO would damage my reputation and means ; aud to whom I . havo done no bavm , but . have acted with fidelity and truth .
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Any small subscription will be gladly received , aud faithfully ac knoivlodged by , Yours sincerely , DANIEL ACE , D . D .,
Vicar of Laughton Laughton Vicarage , near Gainsborough . 30 th July 1879 . P . S . —lu a few clays I havo received £ 20 from friends .
Tho Rev . Daniel Aco , D . D ., tho Vicar of Laughton , in Lincolnshire , is under tho necessity of making au appeal to all Members of tbo Church of England to enable him to defray tho expenses incurred for tho Restoration of tho Tower of tho Parish Church of Laughton , for which Dr . Aco , Avho is tho Vicar of the Parish , has been hold personally
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liable . Tho income of the Vicarage is bub very small , and the amount ot tho liability now thrown upon Dr . Aco amounts to a very largo sum , Avhich ho is totally unable to pay , aud tho enforcement of payment must necessarily lead to his utter ruin .
Tho repairs of tho Tower Avere such as Avero absolutely needed to preserve tho Tower and fabric of tho Church from complete destruction . As in tho present state of tho laAV Church Rates are not in existence , there is no possibility of obtaining any part Avhatever of the amount by Church Rate .
Dr . Aco feels confident that a Clergyman of tho Church of England Avill not bo abandoned in his hour of need , or allowed to suffer utter pecuniary ruin through his having ( in his anxiety to preserve tho ancient aud venerable edifice in which ho ministers ) incurred a debt , nofc for any thing in any Avay for his own personal benefit , but AA'holly for tho benefit and preservation of tho House of tho Lord .
Tho following gentlemen have consented to receive Donations towards " Tho Laughton Church ToAvcr Restoration Fund . " Tho Rev . J . C . K . SAUNDERS , M . A ., Friesfchorpo Rectory , Market Rason . T . OLDHAM , ChnrchAvarden , Laugh ton , Gainsborough . J . HANNAH , Bookseller , Gainsborough .
Knights And Nymphs Of The Rose
KNIGHTS AND NYMPHS OF THE ROSE
THIS Avas an Order of Adoptive or Androgynous Masonry , invented iu Franco towards tlie closo of tho eighteenth century . M . ilo Chaumont , the Masonic secretary of the Dne do Chartres , Avas its author . Tho principal seat of the Order Avas at Paris . Tho ball of meeting Avas called the Temple of Lovo . It Avas ornamented with garlands ' of lloivcrs , and hung around with escutcheons on Avhich wore painted various devices and emblems of gallantry . There Avere two
presiding officers , a male and female , Avho Avere styled the IIicropb . aut and the High Priestess . Tho former initiated mon , and the latter Avomcu . fn tho initiations tho Jfiero [> lmnfc wns assisted by a conductor or doacon , called Sentiment , and the High Priestess by a conductress or deaconess , called Discretion . Tho members received the title of Knights and Nymphs . The Knights Avoro a crown of
myrtle , the Nymphs a crown of roses . Tho llioropluinfc aud High Priestess Avore , in addition , a rose-coloured scarf , ou Avhich Avero embroidered two doves Avithin a Avreath of myrtle . During the time of initiation , the hall Avas lib Avith a single dull taper , but afterwards it was brilliantly illuminated AA ^ th numerous ivax candies . When a candidate AVIIS to be initiated , he or she Avas taken in
charge , according to the sex , by the conductor or conductress , divested of all AA-oapons , jewels or money , hoodwinked , loaded Avith chains , and in this condition conducted to the door of tho Temple of Love , Avhero admission Avas demanded by tAVO knocks . Bro . Sentiment then introduced tho candidate by order of tho Hierophant or High Priestess , and he or she Avas asked his or her name , country , condition
of life , and lastly , Avhat he or she Avas seeking . To this the answer was " Happiness . " The next question proposed Avas , " What is your age ? " Tho candidate , if a male , replied , "The age to love ; " if a female , "The ago to please and to bo loved . " Tho candidates were then interrogated concerning their private
opinions and conduct in relation to matters of gallantry . The chains AVO re then taken from them , and they were invested with garlands of flowers Avhich AVero called " the chains of love . " In this condition they Avero made to traverse tho apartment from one extremity to another , aud then back in a contrary direction , over a path inscribed Avith love knots . Tho following obligation Avas then administered :
" I promise and swear by the Grand Master of the Universe never to reveal the secrets of the Order of tho Rose , and should I fail in this my VOAV , may the mysteries I shall receive add nothing to my pleasures , and instead of the roses of happiness may I find nothing but the thorns of repentance . " Thc . 'candidatcs Avere then conducted to the mysterious groves in tho
neighbourhood of the Temple of Love , where tho Knights received a crown of myrtle , and the Nymphs a simple rose . Dnring this timo a sofb melodious march was played by tlic orchestra . After this the candidates Avore conducted to tho alter of mystery , placed at tho foot of the Hierophant throne , aud there incense was offered up to Venus and her son . If it Avas a knight who had boon initiated , ho IIOAV exchanged his crown of myrtle for the rose of tho last initiated nymph ;
and if a nymph , she exchanged her rose for the myrtle croivu of Brother . Sentiment . Tho Hierophant now read a copy of versos in honour of tho God of Mv story , and tho bandage Avas at length taken from tin : oyus of the candidate . Delicious musio and brilliant lights now added to the charms of thi . ; enchanting scene , in the midst of which the Hierophant communicated lo the candidate the modes of fou- ' . ' -uitio ' . ! pvculkir to tlvj Order , — ?¦[¦ . > .: ¦!¦ . ¦ . " ' ' ¦ : La ¦ ¦ ior ,-.