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The Unity Theory.
Louisiana and Ohio . Thus we see in the case of these twonty-two Grand Lodges organised on the Unity Theory system , although we do not admit Ohio was , thero could soarcely be anything elso but unity , considering the " smallnoss" of tho number of the Lodges in each jnrisdiction . In the list of thirty-fivo Grand Lodges organised on the Unity Theory system , as given in the Voice , in no case was
the number of Lodges in any given jnrisdiction more than twelve , excepting in Maine , which was merely a quiet and peaceful separation from Massachusetts . What we maintain is , that if the Unity Theory is to be the only dogma by which a Grand Lodgo can be organised , it will be dozens of years before any of the colonies of Australia or New Zealand can obtain a Grand Lodgo of their own .
The Voice of Masonry must admit it is a very simple matter to have Unity in the foundation of a Grand Lodge where only two or three Lodges exist in the jurisdiction , bat how different when there are forty , fifty , seventy , or one hundred working under totally different , if not opposing , forms of Constitution . Then the Unity Theory falls to the ground , and proves its utter inability to meet the
requirements of the case . If everything in Masonry is to be based upon " our ( the 'Voice's' ) dootrine , the Lord ' s doctrine , Freemasonry's doctrine of Unity , " then onr Officers must be unanimously eleoted , and then no snbject can be settled without unity . The whole thing is utter nonsense from beginning to end , and , with all due deference to the learned editor of the Voice of Masonry ,
merely a little hobby of his own , that he has started to make himself and his journal somewhat prominent . We again ask the Voice of Masonry to answer the question— "Is the Grand Lodge of Scotland a legitimate and legally constituted Sovereign Body , and one which it will recognise as such P" The " Voice " says , again and again , wo will not recognise the Grand Lodge of Qnebeo as a Grand Lodge because there are three Lodges working within its jurisdiction that do
not recognise its authority . Well , then , if it will not recognise the Grand Lodge of Quebec for that reason , how can it acknowledge the Grand Lodge of Scotland as Sovereign when it well knows Melrose Lodge works independently of that Grand Body , claiming the privilege of so doing on its Time Immemorial rights . Let the Voice of Masonry answer this question fairly and squarely ; then we will be able to appreciate its consistency or comprehend its inconsistency .
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THE THEATRES , & c . COVENT & ABDEN .-PROMEKADE CONCERTS . DBUBY LANE .-At 7 , FOGGED . At 8 , PLUCK . ADELFHI .-At 7 . 15 , FAMILIES SUPPLIED . At 7 .-15 , DRINK . PBHSTCESS'S . —At 7 . 30 , A PHOTOGRAPHIC FRIGHT . At 8 , THE ROMANY RYE . VATTDEVILIiE .-At 8 , MONEY . This day , at 2 . 30 also . OLTMPIC .-At 8 , FUN ON THE BRISTOL . CBITERIOKT .-At 8 , BRAVE HEARTS . At 9 , BETSY . LYCEUM . —At 7 . 45 , MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING . This day , at 2 also . SAVOY .-At 8 , MOCK TURTLES . At 8 . 30 , PATIENCE . This day ( Saturday ) , at 2 . 30 , also . COMEDY .-At 8 , RIP VAN WINKLE . HAYMARKET .-At 7 . 50 , NEARLY SEVEN . At 8 . 10 , THE OVERLAND ROUTE . OPEBA COMIQTJE .-ON CONDITION . At 9 . 15 , SOMETHING NEW . TOOLYE'S . -At 7 . 20 , WAITING CONSENT . At 8 , GIRLS AND BOYS ; a Nursery Tale . AVENTJE . -At 7 . 30 , WEDDING BLISS . At 8 . 15 , MANTEAUX NOIRS . GAIETY .-At 7 . 40 , DONE ON BOTH SIDES . At 8 . 16 , LITTLE ROBIN HOOD . This day , at 2 . 30 , also . ALHAMBHA .-At 7 . 45 , MERRY WAR . STANDABD .-On Monday , THE RULING PASSION . SUBBEY .-At 7 . 30 , FOR EVER . MOHAWK MINSTBELS , Agricultural Hall . —Every evening , at 8 . CRYSTAL PALACE . —This day , CONCERT . BILLIARD MATCH . Dr . LYNN , the ELECTRIFYING CONJUROR . Open Daily , Aquarium , Picture Gallery , Ac .
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LAMPLOTJGH ' S PYRETIC SALINE . Effei vescing and Tasteless , forming a most Invigorating-, "Vitalising , and Refreshing Summer Beverage . ^ sE 3 a > . Gives instant relief i'i HEADA . , ¦ :. fjEA or Biuoirs SICKNESS , Ij . m- / OT & PjSlwv GKSTIOK , V . ONST 1-- ,. OT , Li ' . . ) JS , 11 r . ASTBUKS , fWMl FxrEttlSTl gfi ^ jX-S « a ' - ''¦ '' i ; iiiil proven . ? and ( AOy re :: i' 03 or cures thowoj .-t RwfiTff ^^ .. i ol'TY : " . LrS , SCYFU . El ' , JUNGLE , and other FEVERS , \^ W && I ' 1 ' - v [ lK . ir , S \ n „ r ,- ' . 'ox . ' . . 1 ; . EHU , PTTV . B or SKIX COM- ^ jgw ^ r , M ' ¦¦) . . and v . vioua other All ? rcd Conditions of the Blood . Tip 1 ) 11 . MORGAN . — "It furnishes tho blood I don ) , writes ; —I have Krcnt pleasure with its lost saline constituents . " bearing my cordial testimony to its etlienc OR r . iTi . rnv i . r . ,,. . in the treatment of many of the ordinary and clVr- in r ' ~ . ronntii 5 nof , ? S ? " chronic forms of Gastric Complaints and ww £ my experierine and family . In the other forms of Febrile Dyspepsia . " wro st form of Scarlet Fever , NO other modici . ie being required . " DR . , T . IV . DOWSING . — " I used it in the ^ _ treatment of forty two en . se * of Yellow Fever oil . SPARKS ( Government Medical In- and lam happy to state I never lost a single specor of Emigrants from the Tort of Lon- case . " A systematic course prevents find cures obstinate Costiveness . Notice mv Name ' "id Trade Mark . In patent Glass-stoppered Bottle 3 , 2 / 0 , 4 / 6 , 11 / , find 21- ' each . H . LAMPLOUGH , Chemist , 113 Holborn , LOtfDOST , E . C .
The Pyramids.
THE PYRAMIDS .
IT would seem as though wo are only beginning to learn something of tho hitherto secret things contained in tho Pyramids . Whether Freemasons will havo greater reason for congratulation than other persons or societies , because of theso later discoverios , must remain for future developments , bnt certain it is they cannot fail tohavoalivol y interest in what is already known . The labours of M . Marietto aud of Brugsch are being materially enhanced by those of M . Maspero ,
suecessor of tho former , who says , " that the texts of the newly opened pyramids will revolutionize Egyptology . " He declares that the great pyramid fields of Sakkara , Ghiza and Darbour presont a symmetrical historical map of tho kings of tho earliest Egyptian era . Not every pyramid , but gronps of pyramids are so placed that the position of any given pyramid of any given period can be determined beforehand .
Three new . pyramids havo been opened . M . Maspero farther says , "Mariette has fonnd Pepi I . and Rameron II ., and between us we have nearly completed the sixth dynasty . The excavations are to continue in my absence . In June and July 1882 three new pyramids are to be opened . Dr . Brugsch , tho well-known Egyptologist , recently lectured in
Vienna on the latest discoveries in the Nile country , especially the finding of the Theban antiquities and the inscriptions in the pyramids . He said that through all antiquity could be traced a spirit of reverence towards tho dead . Among the Egyptians three laws were prominent in religion , the first of which was to praise and thank God , the second to love all mankind , and the third to honour the dead .
Hence their dead were buried with great solemnity and ceremony . The Egyptians , however , were not the gravo and gloomy people they are commonly represented to have been , but were extremely cheerful aud fond of enjoyment . Of this he found proof in an inscription on the tomb of a woman who died in the year 25 B . C : " Oh , my brothers , my spouse , my friends , " she is represented assaying , "drink , love
and be joyful , for the dead aie dead , aud for them there is no return nor union with the living . " In this there are three points of Masonic significance—the love of God , the love of man , and the ceremonies attending the burial of the dead . The inscription on the tomb is also important , for Masons have always been given to the cultivation of the social virtues .
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BRO , G . S . GRAHAM , The Popular Tenor and Buffo Vocalist , from St . James ' s Hall , Crystal Palace , & c . ( Provincial Grand Organist Middlesex ) IS OPEN TO ACCEPT ENGAGEMENTS FOR € o \ mxte , ( BnUxtmmmnb , $ | lta < 3 ow Jgmujitefs . Bro . G . S . Graham ' s Party of Eminent Artists can be engaged for Masonio Banquets , Consecrations and Installations , & c . For Opinions of the Press , and terms , address—G . S . GRAHAM , St . John's Villa , 91 Fernlea Road , Balham Surrey .
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THE AMERICAN PORTABLE MUSIC STANDS . J . F * WALTERS' PATENT . Iron , from 10 / 6 each , Brass , from 30 / - each . rpHESE Stands are unsurpassed in simplicity , strength , portability L cheapness , and elegance of finish . They aro suitable for Military Bands Orchestras , Reading nnd News Rooms , Libraries , Studies , and Drawing Booms When opened to their full capacity they stand 5 foot high , aud can be folded and enclosed in a ense 21 inches long by 2 inches diameter . The woightis about 3 lbs . 12 oz ., and they will support a weight of 50 lbs . To be obtained of all 2 Iusic Dealers , and of the Manufacturers and Proprietors of the Patent , HARROW & CO . MUSIC SMITHS , BRASS WORKERS , & C 13 and 14 Portland Street , Soho , London , W . DESCRIPTIVE CIRCULARS FREE ,
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
The Unity Theory.
Louisiana and Ohio . Thus we see in the case of these twonty-two Grand Lodges organised on the Unity Theory system , although we do not admit Ohio was , thero could soarcely be anything elso but unity , considering the " smallnoss" of tho number of the Lodges in each jnrisdiction . In the list of thirty-fivo Grand Lodges organised on the Unity Theory system , as given in the Voice , in no case was
the number of Lodges in any given jnrisdiction more than twelve , excepting in Maine , which was merely a quiet and peaceful separation from Massachusetts . What we maintain is , that if the Unity Theory is to be the only dogma by which a Grand Lodgo can be organised , it will be dozens of years before any of the colonies of Australia or New Zealand can obtain a Grand Lodgo of their own .
The Voice of Masonry must admit it is a very simple matter to have Unity in the foundation of a Grand Lodge where only two or three Lodges exist in the jurisdiction , bat how different when there are forty , fifty , seventy , or one hundred working under totally different , if not opposing , forms of Constitution . Then the Unity Theory falls to the ground , and proves its utter inability to meet the
requirements of the case . If everything in Masonry is to be based upon " our ( the 'Voice's' ) dootrine , the Lord ' s doctrine , Freemasonry's doctrine of Unity , " then onr Officers must be unanimously eleoted , and then no snbject can be settled without unity . The whole thing is utter nonsense from beginning to end , and , with all due deference to the learned editor of the Voice of Masonry ,
merely a little hobby of his own , that he has started to make himself and his journal somewhat prominent . We again ask the Voice of Masonry to answer the question— "Is the Grand Lodge of Scotland a legitimate and legally constituted Sovereign Body , and one which it will recognise as such P" The " Voice " says , again and again , wo will not recognise the Grand Lodge of Qnebeo as a Grand Lodge because there are three Lodges working within its jurisdiction that do
not recognise its authority . Well , then , if it will not recognise the Grand Lodge of Quebec for that reason , how can it acknowledge the Grand Lodge of Scotland as Sovereign when it well knows Melrose Lodge works independently of that Grand Body , claiming the privilege of so doing on its Time Immemorial rights . Let the Voice of Masonry answer this question fairly and squarely ; then we will be able to appreciate its consistency or comprehend its inconsistency .
Ad00702
THE THEATRES , & c . COVENT & ABDEN .-PROMEKADE CONCERTS . DBUBY LANE .-At 7 , FOGGED . At 8 , PLUCK . ADELFHI .-At 7 . 15 , FAMILIES SUPPLIED . At 7 .-15 , DRINK . PBHSTCESS'S . —At 7 . 30 , A PHOTOGRAPHIC FRIGHT . At 8 , THE ROMANY RYE . VATTDEVILIiE .-At 8 , MONEY . This day , at 2 . 30 also . OLTMPIC .-At 8 , FUN ON THE BRISTOL . CBITERIOKT .-At 8 , BRAVE HEARTS . At 9 , BETSY . LYCEUM . —At 7 . 45 , MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING . This day , at 2 also . SAVOY .-At 8 , MOCK TURTLES . At 8 . 30 , PATIENCE . This day ( Saturday ) , at 2 . 30 , also . COMEDY .-At 8 , RIP VAN WINKLE . HAYMARKET .-At 7 . 50 , NEARLY SEVEN . At 8 . 10 , THE OVERLAND ROUTE . OPEBA COMIQTJE .-ON CONDITION . At 9 . 15 , SOMETHING NEW . TOOLYE'S . -At 7 . 20 , WAITING CONSENT . At 8 , GIRLS AND BOYS ; a Nursery Tale . AVENTJE . -At 7 . 30 , WEDDING BLISS . At 8 . 15 , MANTEAUX NOIRS . GAIETY .-At 7 . 40 , DONE ON BOTH SIDES . At 8 . 16 , LITTLE ROBIN HOOD . This day , at 2 . 30 , also . ALHAMBHA .-At 7 . 45 , MERRY WAR . STANDABD .-On Monday , THE RULING PASSION . SUBBEY .-At 7 . 30 , FOR EVER . MOHAWK MINSTBELS , Agricultural Hall . —Every evening , at 8 . CRYSTAL PALACE . —This day , CONCERT . BILLIARD MATCH . Dr . LYNN , the ELECTRIFYING CONJUROR . Open Daily , Aquarium , Picture Gallery , Ac .
Ad00703
LAMPLOTJGH ' S PYRETIC SALINE . Effei vescing and Tasteless , forming a most Invigorating-, "Vitalising , and Refreshing Summer Beverage . ^ sE 3 a > . Gives instant relief i'i HEADA . , ¦ :. fjEA or Biuoirs SICKNESS , Ij . m- / OT & PjSlwv GKSTIOK , V . ONST 1-- ,. OT , Li ' . . ) JS , 11 r . ASTBUKS , fWMl FxrEttlSTl gfi ^ jX-S « a ' - ''¦ '' i ; iiiil proven . ? and ( AOy re :: i' 03 or cures thowoj .-t RwfiTff ^^ .. i ol'TY : " . LrS , SCYFU . El ' , JUNGLE , and other FEVERS , \^ W && I ' 1 ' - v [ lK . ir , S \ n „ r ,- ' . 'ox . ' . . 1 ; . EHU , PTTV . B or SKIX COM- ^ jgw ^ r , M ' ¦¦) . . and v . vioua other All ? rcd Conditions of the Blood . Tip 1 ) 11 . MORGAN . — "It furnishes tho blood I don ) , writes ; —I have Krcnt pleasure with its lost saline constituents . " bearing my cordial testimony to its etlienc OR r . iTi . rnv i . r . ,,. . in the treatment of many of the ordinary and clVr- in r ' ~ . ronntii 5 nof , ? S ? " chronic forms of Gastric Complaints and ww £ my experierine and family . In the other forms of Febrile Dyspepsia . " wro st form of Scarlet Fever , NO other modici . ie being required . " DR . , T . IV . DOWSING . — " I used it in the ^ _ treatment of forty two en . se * of Yellow Fever oil . SPARKS ( Government Medical In- and lam happy to state I never lost a single specor of Emigrants from the Tort of Lon- case . " A systematic course prevents find cures obstinate Costiveness . Notice mv Name ' "id Trade Mark . In patent Glass-stoppered Bottle 3 , 2 / 0 , 4 / 6 , 11 / , find 21- ' each . H . LAMPLOUGH , Chemist , 113 Holborn , LOtfDOST , E . C .
The Pyramids.
THE PYRAMIDS .
IT would seem as though wo are only beginning to learn something of tho hitherto secret things contained in tho Pyramids . Whether Freemasons will havo greater reason for congratulation than other persons or societies , because of theso later discoverios , must remain for future developments , bnt certain it is they cannot fail tohavoalivol y interest in what is already known . The labours of M . Marietto aud of Brugsch are being materially enhanced by those of M . Maspero ,
suecessor of tho former , who says , " that the texts of the newly opened pyramids will revolutionize Egyptology . " He declares that the great pyramid fields of Sakkara , Ghiza and Darbour presont a symmetrical historical map of tho kings of tho earliest Egyptian era . Not every pyramid , but gronps of pyramids are so placed that the position of any given pyramid of any given period can be determined beforehand .
Three new . pyramids havo been opened . M . Maspero farther says , "Mariette has fonnd Pepi I . and Rameron II ., and between us we have nearly completed the sixth dynasty . The excavations are to continue in my absence . In June and July 1882 three new pyramids are to be opened . Dr . Brugsch , tho well-known Egyptologist , recently lectured in
Vienna on the latest discoveries in the Nile country , especially the finding of the Theban antiquities and the inscriptions in the pyramids . He said that through all antiquity could be traced a spirit of reverence towards tho dead . Among the Egyptians three laws were prominent in religion , the first of which was to praise and thank God , the second to love all mankind , and the third to honour the dead .
Hence their dead were buried with great solemnity and ceremony . The Egyptians , however , were not the gravo and gloomy people they are commonly represented to have been , but were extremely cheerful aud fond of enjoyment . Of this he found proof in an inscription on the tomb of a woman who died in the year 25 B . C : " Oh , my brothers , my spouse , my friends , " she is represented assaying , "drink , love
and be joyful , for the dead aie dead , aud for them there is no return nor union with the living . " In this there are three points of Masonic significance—the love of God , the love of man , and the ceremonies attending the burial of the dead . The inscription on the tomb is also important , for Masons have always been given to the cultivation of the social virtues .
Ad00704
BRO , G . S . GRAHAM , The Popular Tenor and Buffo Vocalist , from St . James ' s Hall , Crystal Palace , & c . ( Provincial Grand Organist Middlesex ) IS OPEN TO ACCEPT ENGAGEMENTS FOR € o \ mxte , ( BnUxtmmmnb , $ | lta < 3 ow Jgmujitefs . Bro . G . S . Graham ' s Party of Eminent Artists can be engaged for Masonio Banquets , Consecrations and Installations , & c . For Opinions of the Press , and terms , address—G . S . GRAHAM , St . John's Villa , 91 Fernlea Road , Balham Surrey .
Ad00705
THE AMERICAN PORTABLE MUSIC STANDS . J . F * WALTERS' PATENT . Iron , from 10 / 6 each , Brass , from 30 / - each . rpHESE Stands are unsurpassed in simplicity , strength , portability L cheapness , and elegance of finish . They aro suitable for Military Bands Orchestras , Reading nnd News Rooms , Libraries , Studies , and Drawing Booms When opened to their full capacity they stand 5 foot high , aud can be folded and enclosed in a ense 21 inches long by 2 inches diameter . The woightis about 3 lbs . 12 oz ., and they will support a weight of 50 lbs . To be obtained of all 2 Iusic Dealers , and of the Manufacturers and Proprietors of the Patent , HARROW & CO . MUSIC SMITHS , BRASS WORKERS , & C 13 and 14 Portland Street , Soho , London , W . DESCRIPTIVE CIRCULARS FREE ,