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Obituary.
Obituary .
— : n : — WE hurriedly referred last week to the grievous loss sustained by the Craft through tho death of Col . Creaton Past G . Treasurer , and now it is our painful duty to chronicle the loss of yet another distinguished Freemason—Bro . H . C . Levander P . G . D . —whose demise took place on
Thursday , the 4 th instant . Bro . Levander had been a member of our Society for thirty years , and had earned a high reputation , both in the Provinces and London , as one of the ablest exponents of our mysteries , as well as one of the most learned in all matters relating to the ritual and
ceremonies of tho Craft . Bro . Levander was initiated in Economy Lodge , No . 76 , Winchester , in November 1854 , and since then he had taken an active part "in every branch of Freemasonry , whether Craft , Arch , Mark , Cryptic , or High Grade Masonry . He had essayed all , and in all had
achieved distinction , tho highest bestowed upon him being that of a Grand Deacon of the United Grand Lodge of England . It will be difficult to find a brother who will be able as well as willing to undertake the many responsible duties which Bro . Levander had borne so cheerfully for
many years , but especially will his death be felt by the brethren and Companions of the Province of Middlesex , among whom his chief labours had been carried out . Nor is this , unfortunately , the only loss we havo to report in the present number . Brother Southwood , P . M . and
Secretary of the John Hervey Lodge , No . 1260 , and P . Z . of the Chapter , died suddenly on Sunday last , and there have likewise passed away Bro . John Bellerby , a P . G . Steward , Bausor , Bro . H . Sarel Cooper P . M . 228 , Bro . H . Tucker , and Bro . James Linscott of the Earl of Carnarvon
Lodge , No . 1642 . All these brethren had played their part well in Masonry , and they will be regretted , not only by their friends and relations , but likewise by tho more extended acquaintance they enjoyed in Masonic circles . We offer our sympathy to the friends and families of all our deceased brethren .
Reviews.
REVIEWS .
All Books intended for Keview should be addressed to the Editor of The Freemason ' s Chronicle , Belvidere "Works Hermes Hill , Pentonville , London , W . Abstract of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Daring the year 1883 . Philadelphia : Masonic Publishing Company . 1884 .
THIS is a volnminons abstract of somo 280 pages , tho bnlk of it con - taining the Keporfc of the Committee on Correspondence . The contents are interesting , bnt there is not much in the records of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge which will claim the attention of other than onr Pennsylvanian brethren . Possibly the proposal which will be regarded as among the most important of those submitted to
the Grand Lodge was one for the establishment of a Home for Aged and Indigent Brethren , or in other words a kind of Male Benevolent Institution snch as we have in this country . As regards this , ifc is almost needless to say that the Grand Lodge expressed its unqualified approval , bnt it considered that the responsibility of initiating and carrying out ; snch a movement shonld be left to the enterprise of
mdividnal brethren . As regards the numerical strength of Freemasonry in this jurisdiction it appears there arc , or rather were , at the beginning of last year , 382 Lodges on the roll of the Grand Lodge , and an aggregate membership of 35 , 829 . The financial condition appears to be satisfactory , the Receipts , including the Balance brought forward , amounting to close on 168 , 000 dollars , and the
expenses to nearly 157 , 900 dollars , leaving a balance to the good of over 10 , 000 dollars or £ 2 , 000 . The Receipts for the current year are estimated at 127 , 000 dollars , including balance from 1883 , and the Expenditure at 122 , 000 dollars , leaving a balance of about 5 , 000 dollars ( £ 1 , 000 ) on the right side of the account . Tho Grand Lodge Charity Fund shows Receipts 5 , 175 dollars , and disbursed in
relief 3 , 500 dollars , tho total invested funds amounting to 70 , 500 dob . The Stephen Girard Charity Fund appears to be in an equally satisfactory condition . It is hardly necessary to mention that the question of Grand Lodge jurisdiction crops np in the Foreign Correspondence in connection with the G . Lodge of Quebec , and that the views of the Committee thereon do not agree with the views we have reiterated in this journal .
Information for the Members of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite , and for all regular Master Masons who are desirous of connecting themselves with the Scottish Rite . Respectfully submitted . New York : Printed by Edward O . Jenkins Sons , 20 North William - street .
Tins is a pamphlet dealing with controversial matters written by Bro . Robert B . Folger , M . D ., in defenco of tho position taken b y him in connection with this Rite . We think we shall serve the author ' s
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purpose best by commending his work to the notico of thoso among onr readers who are more particularly interested in matters of this description . We may state that Bro . Folger writes clearly , as he writes strongly , the device on his banner being manifestly " Dt ' eu et
mon Droit "—which for once in our lives wo shall take the liberty of rendering into " God and my Rile . " Our sympathies are entirely with those who may be anxious to study tho question discussed in theso pages , with a view at arriving at a clear understanding of its numerous j ^ ros and cons .
Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Correspondents . All Letters must bear the name and address of the Writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications .
MASONIC MENDICANCY . To the Editor of the FRKEJIASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —The fate of Bro . James Stevens ' s motion will have been settled before this can be inserted in the columns of yonr valuable journal , and Grand Lodge , at the instance of that brother , may or it may not have thonght ifc expedient to entrust the Board of General Purposes with the duty of devising "the best
means for the prevention of the continued impositions practised upon Metropolitan and Provincial Lodges by Mendicant Freemasons . " In any case , it appears to me that the course suggested by Bro . Stevens very much resembles that of employing a Nasmyth's hammer to crack a nut . I may , of course , be wrong , but I have not noticed , during the whole of the recent correspondence on the subject , more
than one case of mendicancy mentioned by the several writers . I dare say there are other cases frequently occurring . It is not improbable tbey occasionally put the judgment of onr Lodge Almoners to a sharp test , and still more probable that the Lodges and tho Almoners are sometimes imposed upon . Bnt to judge from the solemnity of Bro . Stevens ' s utterances , I feel almost tempted to sup .
pose that one half of onr Fraternity in Englnnd does little or nothing else than go tramping abont the conntry for the express par . pose of—to nse a somewhat vnlgar expression—taking in the other half j and , furthermore , that the latter are such a set of noodles as to be incapable of protecting themselves from the imposition of the former without the intervention of Grand Lodge . As a matter of
fact , I presume that among the thousands and thousands of Masons in England there may be perhaps some two or three score cases of disrepntable mendioancy in tho course of a twelvemonth . It is desirable that Lodges and brethren , if they have no discretion of their own to oxeroise , should be put on their guard against the unseemly practices of professional Masonic tramps ; but is there no
other way of preventing fools and their money from being parted than that proposed by Bro . Stevens ? Snrely there mnst be some plan devisable for administering relief to the worthy and withholding it from the unworthy without gravely inviting Grand Lodge to prepare a codo of regulations for the observance of Lodges and members in all cases of donbfc and difficulty . Wo aro not children that
we cannot repress a few trumpery scandals without grandmotherly help . I may havo seriously under-estimated the extent to which Masmio Mendicancy prevails , and tho instance which has been lately the subject of correspondence in tho Masonio press may only be one out of
very niauy . But cveu in that case it strikes mo as being very undignified to bother Grand Lodgo in a mattor we shonld be able to cope with successfully without its intervention . If we cannot deal with this evil unaided by ihe authorities , then I thiuk we deserve to be victimised . Fraternally yours , "ONCE BIT TWICE snt . "
The regular Committee of the Girls' School was held on 27 th ultimo , at Freemasons' Hall , under the presidency of Bro . Robert Grey , Patron , P . G . D . Five petitions were also accepted , as were those of the two girls recommended for admission on the new purchase system by the West
Lancashire Masonic Educational Institute , which had been examined since the previous meeting and found in order , while one petition was deferred . The resignation of Miss Barron , one of the Governesses , was announced , and a notice of motion was given for the increases of salary thereby
rendered necessary , while it was also proposed to move , at the Quarterly Court , that Miss Barron ' s services to the School shonld he recognised by a gratuity of £ 25 . It is almost needless to say that the illness of Colonel Creaton was referred to , the Chairman expressing himself very
feelingly , and trusting that the life of that brother might be preserved , and that he might speedily be restored to health , and once again able to resume attendance at their meetings . Onr sad record of last week shows that this wish has unfortunately not been realised .
FUJSTEBALS .-Bros . W . K . L . & G-. A . HTJTTON " , Coffin Makers and Undertakers , 17 Newcastle Street , Strand , W . C and 30 Fore 3 t Hill Hoad , Peckham Bye , S . E
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Obituary.
Obituary .
— : n : — WE hurriedly referred last week to the grievous loss sustained by the Craft through tho death of Col . Creaton Past G . Treasurer , and now it is our painful duty to chronicle the loss of yet another distinguished Freemason—Bro . H . C . Levander P . G . D . —whose demise took place on
Thursday , the 4 th instant . Bro . Levander had been a member of our Society for thirty years , and had earned a high reputation , both in the Provinces and London , as one of the ablest exponents of our mysteries , as well as one of the most learned in all matters relating to the ritual and
ceremonies of tho Craft . Bro . Levander was initiated in Economy Lodge , No . 76 , Winchester , in November 1854 , and since then he had taken an active part "in every branch of Freemasonry , whether Craft , Arch , Mark , Cryptic , or High Grade Masonry . He had essayed all , and in all had
achieved distinction , tho highest bestowed upon him being that of a Grand Deacon of the United Grand Lodge of England . It will be difficult to find a brother who will be able as well as willing to undertake the many responsible duties which Bro . Levander had borne so cheerfully for
many years , but especially will his death be felt by the brethren and Companions of the Province of Middlesex , among whom his chief labours had been carried out . Nor is this , unfortunately , the only loss we havo to report in the present number . Brother Southwood , P . M . and
Secretary of the John Hervey Lodge , No . 1260 , and P . Z . of the Chapter , died suddenly on Sunday last , and there have likewise passed away Bro . John Bellerby , a P . G . Steward , Bausor , Bro . H . Sarel Cooper P . M . 228 , Bro . H . Tucker , and Bro . James Linscott of the Earl of Carnarvon
Lodge , No . 1642 . All these brethren had played their part well in Masonry , and they will be regretted , not only by their friends and relations , but likewise by tho more extended acquaintance they enjoyed in Masonic circles . We offer our sympathy to the friends and families of all our deceased brethren .
Reviews.
REVIEWS .
All Books intended for Keview should be addressed to the Editor of The Freemason ' s Chronicle , Belvidere "Works Hermes Hill , Pentonville , London , W . Abstract of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Daring the year 1883 . Philadelphia : Masonic Publishing Company . 1884 .
THIS is a volnminons abstract of somo 280 pages , tho bnlk of it con - taining the Keporfc of the Committee on Correspondence . The contents are interesting , bnt there is not much in the records of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge which will claim the attention of other than onr Pennsylvanian brethren . Possibly the proposal which will be regarded as among the most important of those submitted to
the Grand Lodge was one for the establishment of a Home for Aged and Indigent Brethren , or in other words a kind of Male Benevolent Institution snch as we have in this country . As regards this , ifc is almost needless to say that the Grand Lodge expressed its unqualified approval , bnt it considered that the responsibility of initiating and carrying out ; snch a movement shonld be left to the enterprise of
mdividnal brethren . As regards the numerical strength of Freemasonry in this jurisdiction it appears there arc , or rather were , at the beginning of last year , 382 Lodges on the roll of the Grand Lodge , and an aggregate membership of 35 , 829 . The financial condition appears to be satisfactory , the Receipts , including the Balance brought forward , amounting to close on 168 , 000 dollars , and the
expenses to nearly 157 , 900 dollars , leaving a balance to the good of over 10 , 000 dollars or £ 2 , 000 . The Receipts for the current year are estimated at 127 , 000 dollars , including balance from 1883 , and the Expenditure at 122 , 000 dollars , leaving a balance of about 5 , 000 dollars ( £ 1 , 000 ) on the right side of the account . Tho Grand Lodge Charity Fund shows Receipts 5 , 175 dollars , and disbursed in
relief 3 , 500 dollars , tho total invested funds amounting to 70 , 500 dob . The Stephen Girard Charity Fund appears to be in an equally satisfactory condition . It is hardly necessary to mention that the question of Grand Lodge jurisdiction crops np in the Foreign Correspondence in connection with the G . Lodge of Quebec , and that the views of the Committee thereon do not agree with the views we have reiterated in this journal .
Information for the Members of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite , and for all regular Master Masons who are desirous of connecting themselves with the Scottish Rite . Respectfully submitted . New York : Printed by Edward O . Jenkins Sons , 20 North William - street .
Tins is a pamphlet dealing with controversial matters written by Bro . Robert B . Folger , M . D ., in defenco of tho position taken b y him in connection with this Rite . We think we shall serve the author ' s
Reviews.
purpose best by commending his work to the notico of thoso among onr readers who are more particularly interested in matters of this description . We may state that Bro . Folger writes clearly , as he writes strongly , the device on his banner being manifestly " Dt ' eu et
mon Droit "—which for once in our lives wo shall take the liberty of rendering into " God and my Rile . " Our sympathies are entirely with those who may be anxious to study tho question discussed in theso pages , with a view at arriving at a clear understanding of its numerous j ^ ros and cons .
Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Correspondents . All Letters must bear the name and address of the Writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications .
MASONIC MENDICANCY . To the Editor of the FRKEJIASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —The fate of Bro . James Stevens ' s motion will have been settled before this can be inserted in the columns of yonr valuable journal , and Grand Lodge , at the instance of that brother , may or it may not have thonght ifc expedient to entrust the Board of General Purposes with the duty of devising "the best
means for the prevention of the continued impositions practised upon Metropolitan and Provincial Lodges by Mendicant Freemasons . " In any case , it appears to me that the course suggested by Bro . Stevens very much resembles that of employing a Nasmyth's hammer to crack a nut . I may , of course , be wrong , but I have not noticed , during the whole of the recent correspondence on the subject , more
than one case of mendicancy mentioned by the several writers . I dare say there are other cases frequently occurring . It is not improbable tbey occasionally put the judgment of onr Lodge Almoners to a sharp test , and still more probable that the Lodges and tho Almoners are sometimes imposed upon . Bnt to judge from the solemnity of Bro . Stevens ' s utterances , I feel almost tempted to sup .
pose that one half of onr Fraternity in Englnnd does little or nothing else than go tramping abont the conntry for the express par . pose of—to nse a somewhat vnlgar expression—taking in the other half j and , furthermore , that the latter are such a set of noodles as to be incapable of protecting themselves from the imposition of the former without the intervention of Grand Lodge . As a matter of
fact , I presume that among the thousands and thousands of Masons in England there may be perhaps some two or three score cases of disrepntable mendioancy in tho course of a twelvemonth . It is desirable that Lodges and brethren , if they have no discretion of their own to oxeroise , should be put on their guard against the unseemly practices of professional Masonic tramps ; but is there no
other way of preventing fools and their money from being parted than that proposed by Bro . Stevens ? Snrely there mnst be some plan devisable for administering relief to the worthy and withholding it from the unworthy without gravely inviting Grand Lodge to prepare a codo of regulations for the observance of Lodges and members in all cases of donbfc and difficulty . Wo aro not children that
we cannot repress a few trumpery scandals without grandmotherly help . I may havo seriously under-estimated the extent to which Masmio Mendicancy prevails , and tho instance which has been lately the subject of correspondence in tho Masonio press may only be one out of
very niauy . But cveu in that case it strikes mo as being very undignified to bother Grand Lodgo in a mattor we shonld be able to cope with successfully without its intervention . If we cannot deal with this evil unaided by ihe authorities , then I thiuk we deserve to be victimised . Fraternally yours , "ONCE BIT TWICE snt . "
The regular Committee of the Girls' School was held on 27 th ultimo , at Freemasons' Hall , under the presidency of Bro . Robert Grey , Patron , P . G . D . Five petitions were also accepted , as were those of the two girls recommended for admission on the new purchase system by the West
Lancashire Masonic Educational Institute , which had been examined since the previous meeting and found in order , while one petition was deferred . The resignation of Miss Barron , one of the Governesses , was announced , and a notice of motion was given for the increases of salary thereby
rendered necessary , while it was also proposed to move , at the Quarterly Court , that Miss Barron ' s services to the School shonld he recognised by a gratuity of £ 25 . It is almost needless to say that the illness of Colonel Creaton was referred to , the Chairman expressing himself very
feelingly , and trusting that the life of that brother might be preserved , and that he might speedily be restored to health , and once again able to resume attendance at their meetings . Onr sad record of last week shows that this wish has unfortunately not been realised .
FUJSTEBALS .-Bros . W . K . L . & G-. A . HTJTTON " , Coffin Makers and Undertakers , 17 Newcastle Street , Strand , W . C and 30 Fore 3 t Hill Hoad , Peckham Bye , S . E