Discord Versus Harmony.

selves from their Lodges , but agitate for the creation of new offshoots with a view to their own promotion to office . Tet we have reason to know that in some of our Lodges this evil has become painfully apparent . Our advice to

such brethren is , not to snatch at the shadow and thus lose the substance , and whore trifling disagreements have arisen no time should be wasted in idle recriminations , when a little calm consideration and reflection may restore

the wonted amenities of a Lodgo . Harmony is destroyed , aud prosperity must vanish under such circumstances , and it not unfrequently happens that brethren who are at

variance might easily adjust their differences and return to work with that love and harmony which are so characteristic of Freemasonry .

Old Times.

OLD TIMES .

The following was published in the New York Mercury on 31 st December 1753 , now more than one hundred and thirty years ago . It may he accepted as a specimen of the journalism of that day : — On Thursday last at a Grand Lodge of the Ancient and Worshipful

Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons , a Commission from tho Honourable John Proby , Baron of Oarysfort , in the Kingdom of Ireland , Grand Master of England , appointed George Harrison , Esq ., to be Provincial Grand Master , was solemnly published , wo hear , to the universal satisfaction of all the brethren present , after which , it

being the Festival of St . John the Evangelist , service at Trinity Church . The order in which thoy proceeded was as follows : —First walked the Sword Bearer carrying a drawn sword ; then four Stewards , with white maces , followed bv the Treasurer and Secretary , who bore each a crimson damask cushion , on which lay a gilt Bible

and the Book of Constitution j after these came the Grand Warden and Wardens j then came the Grand Master himself , bearing a truncheon and other badges of his office , followed by the rest of the Brotherhood , according to their respective ranks—Master , Fellow Crafts and Prentices , to about the number of fifty , all clothed with

their jewels , aprons , white gloves and stockings . The wholo ceremony was concluded with the utmost decorum , under a discharge of guns from some vessels in the harbour , and made a genteel appearance . We hear they afterwards conferred a generous donation of fifteen pounds from the public stock of the society , to be expended

in clothing the poor children belonging to our charity schools , and made a handsome private contribution for the relief of indigent prisoners . In the evening , by the particular request of the brethren , a comedy , called " The Conscious Lovers , " was presented at the

Theatre in Nassau-street to a very crowded audience . Several pieces of vocal music in praise of the Fraternity were performed , between the Acts . Au epilogue suitable to the occasion was pronounced by Mrs . Hallani , with all the graces of gesture , and propriety of elocution , and met with universal and loud applause .

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NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , No . 65 . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , 29 th September , at Bro . Lashbrook ' s , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street . Bros . Clements W . M ., Dyson S . W ., Halter J . W ., Walker Secretary , Oxley S . D ., Sainte J . D ., H . Haynes I . G ., Moss Preceptor ; also Bros . Rich , B . Hayne 3 , Corry , Sadd , Valentine , Brown , Lashbrook , Buggins , McKenzie , Webb , King ,

Stewart . Lodge was opened in due form . Brother Sadd having answered the usual questions for passing to second degree , the ceremony was rehearsed . Bro . B . Haynes answered questions leading to third degree , and that ceremony was rehearsed . Lodge closed in

third and second degrees . Nothing further offering , Lodge was closed , and adjourned . Brethren having business in the City will find this Lodge of Instruction convenient . The business commences each Tuesday evening at seven o'clock .

Justice Lodge of Instruction , No . 147 . —On Thursday , 1 st October , at the Brown Bear , High-street , Deptford . Bros . Thomas W . M ., Mansfield S . W ., W . E . Dilley J . W ., Banks P . M . Treas ., S . R . Speight P . M . Sec , Stringer S . D ., Dale J . D ., O'Donnell I . G . ; P . M . 's Hutcbings Preceptor , Vohmann , Geo . Andrews and J . Pen .

ney ; also Bros . J . J . Pitt , ET . C . Freeman , Greener , Joyce , Millington , J . Bedford Williams , Prior , Dixon , Emblin , and Darth . The work comprised the rehearsal of the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Millington personating the candidate . The usual questions leading to the degree of F . C . were satisfactorily answered by Bro . Joyce .

Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Lodge was called off , and on resuming was closed to the first degree . Bro . Mansfield wns elected W . M . for the third Thursday in the month , and appointed Officers in rotation . All business being ended the Lodge was closed in clue form .

Burdett Coutts Lodge of Instruction , No . 1278 . —A meeting was held ou Thursday , 24 th ult ., at the Swan Tavern , New Bethnal Green-road . Bros . Saint W . M ., A . Valentine S . W ., King J . W ., Horley Secretary , Oxley S . D ., Clark J . D ., Pringle I . G ., A . w Fenuer P . M . Preceptor , Clements , Moss , J . Valentine , Gieaeke , Per-

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kins , Toy and Grey . The Lodge was opeued and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in thi Fecond degree , Urn . Clements answered tho questions leading to the third , arid was entrusted . Lodgo was opened | in tho third degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Clements

¦ icting as candidate . Lodge was resumed to tho first degree ; Bro . I'Vmier worked thu first section of the first lecture , assisted by Bro . A . Valentine , and the second assisted by tho brethren . Tho S . W . was elected W . M . for the next meeting . On motion duly proposed and

seconded , the sum of five guineas was placed on Bro . Moss's list for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . Bro . Oxley was requested to give his reading , "The Idylls of tho Meadows , " ou the fourth Thursday in October . Nothing further offering , tbe Lodgo was closed and adjourned .

Sir Hugh . Myddelton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1602 . —A meeting was held on Thursday , 24 th ult ., at the White Horse Tavern , Liverpool Road . Present—Bros . Payne W . M ., McMillan S . W ., Crawley J . W ., Osborn Treasurer , Hughes Secretary , Dearing S . D ., Weeden Preceptor , Wave I . G ., Greenfield P . M . ; Bros . Baker , Keogb , Southwell , Allsworth , Garner , Williams , Von Holtorp . The

Lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Baker , as candidate to be passed , answered the usual questions aud retired . The ceremony was then rehearsed , Bro . Garner being candidate . All F . C . ' s having retired , the Lodge

was opened in the third degree , and the ceremony of raising rehearsed , Brc . Garner again being candidate . Lodge was resumed in the first degree . Bro . McMillan was unanimously elected W . M . for the next meeting . Nothing further offering , the Lodge was closed in perfect harmony , and the meeting adjourned until Thursday , 1 st October .

Hew Finsbury Park Lodge of Instruction , No . 1695 . —At the Hornsey Wood Tavern , on Tuesday , the 29 th ult . Bro 3 . Cross W . M ., Fonner as Preceptor , Kearney S . W ., Hill J . W ., Partington S . D ., Beck J . D ., Berry Seoretary , Hildreth I . G ., and . Bros . Young , Sharpe , Jenkins , Rogers , Goode , Aynsley , Knight , Sycklemore , Brown , Diprose , Oldis , Lone , Russell , Defriea , Giddings ,

Bertolle , Frampton , Smethnrst , and Pearce . After preliminaries the first section of the first lectnre was worked by Bro . Jenkins , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was then rehearsed , Bro . Diprose candidate . Bro . Giddings having offered himself as a candidate for passing , was entrusted . The Lodgo was then

opened in the second degree , and the second section of the lecture worked by Bro . Jenkins . The ceremony of passing was then rehearsed , and the third section of the lecture worked by Bro . Jenkins . Bros . Giddings and Bertolle having been elected members , and Bro . Kearney W . M . for the ensuing week , Lodge was closed and adjourned to Tuesday evening next .

Selwyn Lodge of Instruction , No . 1901 . —On Monday , evening last , there was a special meeting of this Lodge at the East Dnlwich Hotel , when about sixty of the Brethren with Visitors wore present . The Lodge was opened soon after seven o ' clock , by Bro . A . J . Bellis P . M . of the Selwyn Lodge and Preceptor as W . M ., supported by Bros . Powles S . W ., Burnett J . W ., Taffs S . D ., Dixon J . D .,

Wimble I . G ., Duffin D . C ., and E . Eagle Secretary . The minutes having been read and confirmed , the Lodge was opened in the second degree , when Bro . Powles was presented to the W . M . for installation , and the usual declaration having been made , the first portion of the installation ceremony was conclnded by tho hymn , "All people that

on earth do dwell . " The Lodge was then opened in the third degree , and Bro . Powles was installed into the chair of K . S . The brethren afterwards saluted tho W . M . in the three degrees , and the appointment and investiture of Officers followed , and the anthem " Behold , how good and joyful , " was most beautifully rendered by Bros . Simons ,

Pitman , Pritcbett , and Wallis , assisted by a chorus . Bro . Bellis then , in a perfect and impressive manner addressed the W . M ., Wardens , and brethren , and a hymn , " Abide with me , " brought this ceremony to a close . The usual business included the election of seven members . Lodge was closed in due form . In the bariquetitig-room

adjoining , au excellent supper was in readiness , after which tao usual Loyal and Patriotic toasts were given and responded to . Tho W . M . took the opportunity of expressing to the host , Bro . Richards , the great pleasnre and thanks of the brethren for his having newly decorated the hall , the rich embellishments of which are of a very

expensive character . The Visitors were unanimous in their praise of the working of the Lodge generally , and of the Preceptor particularly . The Secretary in his response informed the brethren there were now 240 members on the list , and he was happy to say that through the medium of the Charitable Association attached to the

Lodge they had sent up to the Chanties , within the last two yearn , 160 guineas . Among the Visitors were P . M . ' s Littell 1827 , G . Roynoldn 1326 , Cutbush 777 , Blanch 1329 , Sidney Hill 121 . ( 5 , Turner 1419 , Prior , and others . Excellent songs and recitations were given during the evening .

The Fifteen Sections will be worked in tho Grcaton Lodge of Instruction , at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Golrlhawkroad , W ., on Thursday , the 29 th inst ., Bros . Davies Preceptor as W . M ., W . G . Reynolds P . M . as S . W ., W . H . Chalfont P . M . Hon . Sec . Lodge will be opened at 7 p . m .

The following Festivities took plnce at the Freemasons ' Tavern for the week ending Saturday , 3 rd October : — Thursday—University College Dinner ; Friday—Royal Kensington Lodge , Thistle Lodge ; Saturday—Phconix Chapter .