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The Ideal And The Actual.
power for tho illumination of the mind and the uplifting of the fO ' . il above debasing tendencies . It applies its lessons and does its work within limitations . The material upon which it exerts its morally stimulating and restraining
influence bears the touch of earth—is compounded of passions and forces that mix together all so wonderfully in the complex nature of our humanity . Too much must not be expected of the system as thus applied .
It is perverse human nature that is responsible for results sometimes charged upon the system or the organisation . Groat , and precious are the truths which are fundamental to Freemasonry , and invalnablo are tho teachings of Masonic symbols and ceremonies ; but it is to human
hearts and lives that this instruction is to be applied , and no wonder there is sometimes apparent failure . Earthborn passions , innate selfishness , narrowness of thought , ignorance , and manifold dispositions and tendencies toward evil—all those opposing forces must be
encountered in an attempt to apply Freemasonry to the right development of character and ordering of life . If it is Irue to itself and faithfully applied it must exert a potential ministry of good . Its ideals are indeed grand and glorious , and toward tho realization of these , both in the
character of individual members and by the organization itself , its genius and work are constantly tending ; but it is too much to expect a full manifestation of the vision which is seen afar off . The Masonic system is not to bo disparaged because envyings , dissensions , and uncharitableness
are still rife among its members , so many of whom fail to rise to the full standard of noble living . Its aim is to produce the best sort of fruit—to make all its members good men and true—and if tho result is not equal to the endeavour , if tho actual does not conform to the ideal
much must be allowed for the weakness and imperfections of the material with which it has to deal . There are spots on all our feasts of charity and many hindrances to the perfect working of any system or institution . —Freemasons' Repository .
Lodge Histories.
LODGE HISTORIES .
— : 0 : — CANONGATE KILWINNING , No . 2 , SCOTLAND .
HAVING- opened our present issue with remarks on what we have termed the ancient , history of the Craft , we feel we cannot do better than continue on somewhat similar lines , especially as we have before us a work , compiled by Bro . Allan Mackenzie , from records of
1677-1888 , which has for some months past awaited notice at our hands . The History of the Lodge Canongate Kilwinning , No . 2 ( Scotland ) , as Brother Mackenzie ' s work is called , carries us far back into the earl y days of Freemasonry—although if anything comes of the
discovery to which we refer above , we shall have to stop looking upon 1677 as being entitled to that designation . The year 1677 is , however , far enough back in the history of Freemasonry to secure from most Craftsmen something more than a passing thought for events that occurred
at that time , and we can . fully endorse the remarks of Bro . Mackenzie , who , in his Preface says , " when an Institution has survived the vicissitudes of over two centuries , it becomes entitled to our veneration and respect . But it is not only in point of age that the history of Lodge
Canongate Kilwinning becomes interesting reading , for , in the words of tho Bi-Centenary Memorial of 1 S 77 , " to her ranks has come such a phalanx of the great and good in every field of human activity , as might well make ' her the envy of the . " proudest sister in the land . Her brightest
names are not hers alone , but Scotland ' s ; and among them many that posterity ' will not willingly let die . ' If she has basked in the sunshine , she has also felt the shade ; but even then , as it is now , her watchword was the bright characters of Hope engraven on her banner— ' Post Nubila Phcobus '—Behind the clouds the sun . "
The Historian of Canongate Kilwinning considers his Lodge a fair subject for congratulation , not only because it has existed for upwards of 200 years , but further because it has always assembled in tho same district , under the same name , and , for over one hundred and fifty years , under the same roof , This is indeed a record calling for
congratulation , and there can be no other feeling than one of satisfaction that any Masonic body should have attained to such distinction as justly belongs to this old Lodge .
Lodge Histories.
From Chapter I . of Bro , Mackenzie s history we gather that the Masons in the Canongate obtained a Charter fro m the Mother Lodge of Scotland at Kilwinning in the year 1677 , the application for the Charter being dated tho 6 th December of that yenr . This Charter was renewed in
tho year 1 ^ 36 , and a fac simile ot the Warrant of Conurination is one of the principal matters introduced into the volume before us . As the perusal of this documen t will probably prove interesting to many who have no opportunity of seeing the original , or tho fac simile , we repro . duce the substance of it , verbatim el literatim : —
To all to whom these Presents shall come Greeting ; Know ye , as Patrick Montgomerie of Bonririehill Esq , Right Worshipful ! Master of the Antient Lodge of & at Kilwinning , Mr . David Lognn Senior Warden , & Mr . John Boyl Junior Warden , & the other Members of the Said Lodge of Kilwinning :
Whrrsas upon a Petition , dated the Gth Day of December 1677 of tho Right Worshipfnll Master it Brethren of the Mason Lodge in the Cuunongato of Edinburgh , Representing , That ' as they were pait of tho Company belonging to Kilwinning Lodge , & in Regaird of I ho former correspondence betwixt our Said Lodge & them
They humbly craved onr then llight Worshipfull Master , & the other Members of onr Said Lodge , would Authorise theni to meet together in a Lawfull Lodge , & To Receive , Enter , & Pass any Qualified Persona as Free & Accepted Masons , iu the Name & behalf and as part of tho Lodge of Kilwinning and to receive the
Entry moneys duo to the Said Lodge from such Qualified Persona as should be passed by them . For which Reason they Bound it Obliged themselves Conjunctly & , Severally ifc their Suecessors to Maintain & defend the Rights and Privileges of our Said Lodge , & never to do anything prejudicial thereto . Which Petition
having been considered by our Said Lodge , They unanimously granted tho Desire thereof on all Points , Authorising tho Said Brethren in the Cannongate of Edinburgh , To Meet in a regular Lodge , Receive & Enter Free Masons , and to receive dies for the Same as our Predecessors did , as appears from Said Minute of Kilwinning Lodge Dated the
20 th of December in the Said Year . And now Seeing' We the present Plight Worshipfoll Master , Wardens & Brethren of Said Antient Lodge of & at Kilwinning , are perfectly satisfied of tho Fidelity & Regard the said Brethren in tho Cannongate have to onr said Lodge , & of their Constant Endeavours to Maintain " & Defend the Rights &
Privileges of onr said Lodge . And Further in regaird George Frasev Esq 1 ' Dep'y Auditor of Excise the present Right Worshipfnll Master , David Home Esq " Sen Warden & Richard Cooper Esq 1- Dep' * Jnn Warden , have for themselves , & in name of the Other Brethren it thoir Successors of Said Cannongate
Lodge , by their Application & Petition Dated the 16 th day of February 1736 desired to renew the former Obligations come under to our said Lodge by their Predecessors , Therefore to havo it Confirmed , Ratified & Approven . Likeas , We , by these Present . " , not only Confirm , Ratifie , < t Approve onr said former Grant
in the whole heads privileges & Clauses , But also De novo , Give , Grant & Commit to them & their Successors , all tho Privileges of a Free Mason Lodge , Particularly with Power to their present Right Worshipful Master , Wardens & Brethren , to Meet together in a Lawful ! Lodge , Receive Enter & Pass any Qualified Persons in name & behalf , and as part of . our Said Antient Lodge of Kilwinning & to
receive the Entry-money due & payable by Entrants , and , We hereby declare the said Lodge in the Cannongate to be one of the Antient Branches of onr said Lodge of Kilwinning , And we Ordain all tegular Lodges to Hold and Respect them as such , given at our Mason Court of & at Kilwinning , the 21 th Day of June One thousand seven hundred & Thirty Six years . [ The Warrant is signed by Pat Montgomerie , Master ,
and twenty-six other brethren . ] [ It is endorsed as follows : ] Edinburgh 13 th Aprile 1737 . These the Patent or Confirmation above written , was produced in the Grand Lodge By the Right worshipfnll the above George Frazer , and Being
publickly read was ordained to be Recorded In the books of the Grand lodge and is to be returned . The same therefore is recorded on the first leaf of the Books kept for that Purpose by me Robert Alison Clerk to and Keeper of the records of the s Grand Lodge . ( S ) R . ALISON Clerk . ( To be continued ) .
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
THE July Quarterly Court was held on the 25 th ult ., at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . George Plucknett P . G . D ., Treasurer of the Institution , in the chair . There were also present Bros . Geo . Everett , G . Adamson , R . W . Bourne , A . C . Spaull , S . J . Attenborough , W . Masters , W . W .
Morgan , J . L . Mather , J . S . Cumberland , J . &¦ L 0 Feuvre , H . Massey , Charles Frederick Hogard , and F . Biuckes . After the reading and confirmation of the
minutes of the Quarterly Court of April last , Bro . Bmckes read a letter from the family of the late Bro . Raynham W . Stewart P . G . D ., thanking the Court for the vote ot sympathy with them in their bereavement . He also read
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The Ideal And The Actual.
power for tho illumination of the mind and the uplifting of the fO ' . il above debasing tendencies . It applies its lessons and does its work within limitations . The material upon which it exerts its morally stimulating and restraining
influence bears the touch of earth—is compounded of passions and forces that mix together all so wonderfully in the complex nature of our humanity . Too much must not be expected of the system as thus applied .
It is perverse human nature that is responsible for results sometimes charged upon the system or the organisation . Groat , and precious are the truths which are fundamental to Freemasonry , and invalnablo are tho teachings of Masonic symbols and ceremonies ; but it is to human
hearts and lives that this instruction is to be applied , and no wonder there is sometimes apparent failure . Earthborn passions , innate selfishness , narrowness of thought , ignorance , and manifold dispositions and tendencies toward evil—all those opposing forces must be
encountered in an attempt to apply Freemasonry to the right development of character and ordering of life . If it is Irue to itself and faithfully applied it must exert a potential ministry of good . Its ideals are indeed grand and glorious , and toward tho realization of these , both in the
character of individual members and by the organization itself , its genius and work are constantly tending ; but it is too much to expect a full manifestation of the vision which is seen afar off . The Masonic system is not to bo disparaged because envyings , dissensions , and uncharitableness
are still rife among its members , so many of whom fail to rise to the full standard of noble living . Its aim is to produce the best sort of fruit—to make all its members good men and true—and if tho result is not equal to the endeavour , if tho actual does not conform to the ideal
much must be allowed for the weakness and imperfections of the material with which it has to deal . There are spots on all our feasts of charity and many hindrances to the perfect working of any system or institution . —Freemasons' Repository .
Lodge Histories.
LODGE HISTORIES .
— : 0 : — CANONGATE KILWINNING , No . 2 , SCOTLAND .
HAVING- opened our present issue with remarks on what we have termed the ancient , history of the Craft , we feel we cannot do better than continue on somewhat similar lines , especially as we have before us a work , compiled by Bro . Allan Mackenzie , from records of
1677-1888 , which has for some months past awaited notice at our hands . The History of the Lodge Canongate Kilwinning , No . 2 ( Scotland ) , as Brother Mackenzie ' s work is called , carries us far back into the earl y days of Freemasonry—although if anything comes of the
discovery to which we refer above , we shall have to stop looking upon 1677 as being entitled to that designation . The year 1677 is , however , far enough back in the history of Freemasonry to secure from most Craftsmen something more than a passing thought for events that occurred
at that time , and we can . fully endorse the remarks of Bro . Mackenzie , who , in his Preface says , " when an Institution has survived the vicissitudes of over two centuries , it becomes entitled to our veneration and respect . But it is not only in point of age that the history of Lodge
Canongate Kilwinning becomes interesting reading , for , in the words of tho Bi-Centenary Memorial of 1 S 77 , " to her ranks has come such a phalanx of the great and good in every field of human activity , as might well make ' her the envy of the . " proudest sister in the land . Her brightest
names are not hers alone , but Scotland ' s ; and among them many that posterity ' will not willingly let die . ' If she has basked in the sunshine , she has also felt the shade ; but even then , as it is now , her watchword was the bright characters of Hope engraven on her banner— ' Post Nubila Phcobus '—Behind the clouds the sun . "
The Historian of Canongate Kilwinning considers his Lodge a fair subject for congratulation , not only because it has existed for upwards of 200 years , but further because it has always assembled in tho same district , under the same name , and , for over one hundred and fifty years , under the same roof , This is indeed a record calling for
congratulation , and there can be no other feeling than one of satisfaction that any Masonic body should have attained to such distinction as justly belongs to this old Lodge .
Lodge Histories.
From Chapter I . of Bro , Mackenzie s history we gather that the Masons in the Canongate obtained a Charter fro m the Mother Lodge of Scotland at Kilwinning in the year 1677 , the application for the Charter being dated tho 6 th December of that yenr . This Charter was renewed in
tho year 1 ^ 36 , and a fac simile ot the Warrant of Conurination is one of the principal matters introduced into the volume before us . As the perusal of this documen t will probably prove interesting to many who have no opportunity of seeing the original , or tho fac simile , we repro . duce the substance of it , verbatim el literatim : —
To all to whom these Presents shall come Greeting ; Know ye , as Patrick Montgomerie of Bonririehill Esq , Right Worshipful ! Master of the Antient Lodge of & at Kilwinning , Mr . David Lognn Senior Warden , & Mr . John Boyl Junior Warden , & the other Members of the Said Lodge of Kilwinning :
Whrrsas upon a Petition , dated the Gth Day of December 1677 of tho Right Worshipfnll Master it Brethren of the Mason Lodge in the Cuunongato of Edinburgh , Representing , That ' as they were pait of tho Company belonging to Kilwinning Lodge , & in Regaird of I ho former correspondence betwixt our Said Lodge & them
They humbly craved onr then llight Worshipfull Master , & the other Members of onr Said Lodge , would Authorise theni to meet together in a Lawfull Lodge , & To Receive , Enter , & Pass any Qualified Persona as Free & Accepted Masons , iu the Name & behalf and as part of tho Lodge of Kilwinning and to receive the
Entry moneys duo to the Said Lodge from such Qualified Persona as should be passed by them . For which Reason they Bound it Obliged themselves Conjunctly & , Severally ifc their Suecessors to Maintain & defend the Rights and Privileges of our Said Lodge , & never to do anything prejudicial thereto . Which Petition
having been considered by our Said Lodge , They unanimously granted tho Desire thereof on all Points , Authorising tho Said Brethren in the Cannongate of Edinburgh , To Meet in a regular Lodge , Receive & Enter Free Masons , and to receive dies for the Same as our Predecessors did , as appears from Said Minute of Kilwinning Lodge Dated the
20 th of December in the Said Year . And now Seeing' We the present Plight Worshipfoll Master , Wardens & Brethren of Said Antient Lodge of & at Kilwinning , are perfectly satisfied of tho Fidelity & Regard the said Brethren in tho Cannongate have to onr said Lodge , & of their Constant Endeavours to Maintain " & Defend the Rights &
Privileges of onr said Lodge . And Further in regaird George Frasev Esq 1 ' Dep'y Auditor of Excise the present Right Worshipfnll Master , David Home Esq " Sen Warden & Richard Cooper Esq 1- Dep' * Jnn Warden , have for themselves , & in name of the Other Brethren it thoir Successors of Said Cannongate
Lodge , by their Application & Petition Dated the 16 th day of February 1736 desired to renew the former Obligations come under to our said Lodge by their Predecessors , Therefore to havo it Confirmed , Ratified & Approven . Likeas , We , by these Present . " , not only Confirm , Ratifie , < t Approve onr said former Grant
in the whole heads privileges & Clauses , But also De novo , Give , Grant & Commit to them & their Successors , all tho Privileges of a Free Mason Lodge , Particularly with Power to their present Right Worshipful Master , Wardens & Brethren , to Meet together in a Lawful ! Lodge , Receive Enter & Pass any Qualified Persons in name & behalf , and as part of . our Said Antient Lodge of Kilwinning & to
receive the Entry-money due & payable by Entrants , and , We hereby declare the said Lodge in the Cannongate to be one of the Antient Branches of onr said Lodge of Kilwinning , And we Ordain all tegular Lodges to Hold and Respect them as such , given at our Mason Court of & at Kilwinning , the 21 th Day of June One thousand seven hundred & Thirty Six years . [ The Warrant is signed by Pat Montgomerie , Master ,
and twenty-six other brethren . ] [ It is endorsed as follows : ] Edinburgh 13 th Aprile 1737 . These the Patent or Confirmation above written , was produced in the Grand Lodge By the Right worshipfnll the above George Frazer , and Being
publickly read was ordained to be Recorded In the books of the Grand lodge and is to be returned . The same therefore is recorded on the first leaf of the Books kept for that Purpose by me Robert Alison Clerk to and Keeper of the records of the s Grand Lodge . ( S ) R . ALISON Clerk . ( To be continued ) .
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
THE July Quarterly Court was held on the 25 th ult ., at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . George Plucknett P . G . D ., Treasurer of the Institution , in the chair . There were also present Bros . Geo . Everett , G . Adamson , R . W . Bourne , A . C . Spaull , S . J . Attenborough , W . Masters , W . W .
Morgan , J . L . Mather , J . S . Cumberland , J . &¦ L 0 Feuvre , H . Massey , Charles Frederick Hogard , and F . Biuckes . After the reading and confirmation of the
minutes of the Quarterly Court of April last , Bro . Bmckes read a letter from the family of the late Bro . Raynham W . Stewart P . G . D ., thanking the Court for the vote ot sympathy with them in their bereavement . He also read