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The Universality Of Free Masonry.
dominant wishes of their hearts . " Such men ought never to have joined the Craft . They are like the unstable light -which bursts into a rapid flame , and burns ignominiously out with the first gust of an adverse wind . The chief scoffers , however , against the universality of
Freemasonry are those who have entered the ranks actuated by " mercenary or other unworthy motives , " who have failed , to realise their sordid anticipations , and who , crossed and soured in their Masonic hopes ; not content with isolating themselves from those who at first welcomed
them within their hospitable circle , ready to share the smiles and tears of our common existence , they become querulous and hypercritical , and finally hostile to the professions they once espoused . But this does not one whit affect the broad , grand , and comprehensive principle of
tbe universality of Freemasonry . In the overwhelming majority of Masonic hearts the truth will ever be realised and practically exemplified that we are a band of brothers ,
knit together by unfaltering , unswerving patriotism and fidelity to each other , and that the ground trodden by Masons should be unstained by even the thought or suspicion of untruthfulness or deceit . Tbe farther fche true sfcudent
of Masonry travels along the path of science , the more deeply he is impressed with the solemnity and vitality of the aphorism " Semper fidelis . " The wide-spread canopy of Freemasonry is as pure as ifc is co-extensive with the
firmament itself ; the love and affections of true Masons are free and fervent as the air we breathe , or the sunshine which gladdens the surface of the earth ; and the aspirations of all firm and true men are sealed towards each other
with a never-dying and unalterable intensity . This is no mere sermonising , but the plain and revealed truth in connection with our glorious Order ; and they know it best who have tested the conditions which rule and sway the existence and progress of the Craft in
all lands . " Now that the season has again fully set in , and our Lodges are beginning in earnest tbe work set before them , we shall receive fresh and welcome testimony to the truth of our assertion that Freemasonry is the universal bond of fellowship and the only exponent of freedom and
true friendship all the world over ; that personal interests are sank in the grand scheme of mutual love and help ; and that the professions of a common brotherhood are no vain , idle boast , or visionary dream . We shall hear from the lips of those who have imbibed most deeply the
true delights of Fremasonry how good and glorious a theme it is that is conveyed in the words at the head of this article , and how generally and truly it is practised amongst the members of the Fraternity . That this spirit of cosmopolitism is increasing in depth and fulness ,
rather than diminishing , we are quite assured ; and that it is the fountain from which good thoughts and noble deeds will continue to emanate can never be doubted by those
who have caught the inspiration engendered by a study of the Art , and who are the willing and apt disciples of those glorious tenets embodied in the most free and unfettered system of universal love which can ever be known amongst mankind .
Cnrrency was given last week to a rumour that the Duke of Connaught would probably be appointed by the Prince of Wales to the Grand Mastership of Essex , vacant by tbe death of Lord Tenterden . It was a rumour , and nothing more , bnt it was based on a generally received opinion that the appointment would be very popular , and to Freemasons generally , as well as to the Essex Freemasons
particularly , would be most acceptable . The Yorkshire Post thinks that as there are several military depots in tbe country ( Colchester , Harwich , Shoeburyness , Tilbury , Porfleet , and Warley ) , the Dnke , being a military officer , would be a suitable Provincial Graud Master . But there are other reasons as well . Tbe Dnke or Connaught is a most
popular man . He is also a Past Grand Senior Warden , and bis younger brother , tbe Duke of Albany , who is a Past Junior Grand Warden , has already an important province ( Oxford ) , and Freemasons as a body wonld be glad to see another member of tbe reigning bouse in the exalted position of a Provincial Grand Master . —Ewning News .
A Masonic Meeting At Sea.
A MASONIC MEETING AT SEA .
A MEETING of Masons was held on board tbe Trojan , recently , on her ontward voyage from Southampton to the Cape . The brethren pre . sent who took part in the interesting proceedings of the somewhat novel gathering , mustered about twenty . The sum of £ 2 12 s 6 d having been collected , it was decided that it should be devoted to the funds of
tbe Royal Masonio Institntion for Boys , and it was directed to he for . warded to the Seoretary of that Institntion in London . The following resolution waB unanimously adopted : — " That Bro . J . C . Lory Marsh P . M . 567 should , on bis return to England , apply to Grand Lodge . to ascertain under what regulations travelling Masons may be permited to hold Lodges of Instruction on board vessels at sea , "
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Middlesex.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF MIDDLESEX .
THE members of this Province held their annual meeting on Satur . day last , tbe 30 th ult ., at tho Assembly Rooms , Teddington , where there was a very fair attendance of brethren , who assembled to meet the Provinoial Grand Master , Sir Frauds Burdett , Bart , Amongst those present were Rros . Sir Charles T . Bright P . D . G . M . Raymond H . Thrupp P . S . G . W \ , E . S . Blaikie P . J . G . W ., H . G . Buag P . G . Treasurer , H . C . Levawler P . G . Sec , C . Hnrding P . S . G . D .
H . M . Gordon P . G . J . D ., Thomas Nash PG . D . C ., R . Lonsdale P . A . DC , W . H . Goodall P . G . S . B .. G . J . Dunkley P . G . Organist , Tsaao Dixon P . G . Pursuivanl , J . Gilbert P . G . Tyler , C . Ross , Bird , Pearson P . G . Stewards ; amongst the Past Prov . Grand Officers were Bros . F . Davison , H . Briggs , Thomas Massa , T . C . Walls , J . Linzell , W . Stephens , G . W . Kenning , E . B . Bright , Dr . Ernest Bretfce
G . T dcombe , T . W . Ockenden , A . B . Day , G . Hopwood , & o . & 0 . The Provinoial Grand Lodge was op ^ nod soon after three o'olock , when the rolls of Provincial Grand Officers and of Lodges were called Tt will be seen by the list we give above that the Prov . Graud Officers had loyally obeyed the summons of their Prov . Grand Master , while out of the tbirty-one Lodges combined in the Province , all but four
were represented The minutes of the last Provinoial Grand Lodge were read and adopted , and then the Reports of the Audit and Charity Committees were presented , and assented to by the members . The election of Provinoial Grand Treasurer resulted in the re-appointment of Bro . H . G . Buss Assistant Grand Seoretary . The appointment and investment of Provinoial Grand Officers waa then made aB follows : —
Bro . R . H . Thrupp 1691 ... ... Deputy P . G . Master J . Inglis 708 P-G . Senior Warden J . F . Hoggins 778 P-G . Junior Warden Rev . L . M . D'Orsey 1503 P . G . Chaplain H . ft Bnss 1293 P . G . Treasurer
C . L . Smiles 1309 ... P-G . Registrar H . C . Leva-oder 1415 P . G . Seoretary W . Stephens 1637 P . G . Senior Deacon F . D . Kennedy 1503 P . G . Junior Deacon T . S . Archer 1494 P . G . Supt . of Work
R . Lonsdale 1238 P . G . D . C . J . H . Pearson 1567 P . G . A . D . C . T . I . Bird 1897 P-G . Sword Bearer J . W . Georg * 1309 P . G . Organist E . Somera 1897 ... ... ... P . G . Pursuivant
C . Russ 382 P . G . Asst . Pursuivant Sir R . Hanson 778 , F . Mo Dougall" ) Xk w n ° f V- ? ?*>? T £ P - - stewarda 1237 , W . G . Kentish 1293 , H . I GIosrerl 326 ) J . Gilbert P . G . Tyler
The following sums were granted from the Benevolent Fund : —To the Royal Masonio Institntion for Girls , £ 10 10 s ; Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , £ 10 10 s j Royal Masonio Institution for Aged Masons , £ 10 10 s . With re = peofc to tbe motion of Bro . Clabon P . G . D . iu Grand Lodge , 10 th June 1882 , to increase the Quarterly Payments to Grand Lodge , it was unanimously agreed that any change was
undesirable ; and as regards the Communication of Grand Seoretary in reference to the Royal College of Music , a formal motion was agreed to that Col . Shadwell H . Clerke should be thanked for his letter , After a few other matters had received attention , Prov . Grand Lodge was closed . A banquet was afterwards served , bnt the arrangements made did not receive that cordial approval that might be desired . Brethren who attended seemed to realise that we are approaching the
chilly season of the year , and howover desirable a " cold " collation may be in the dog days , for the last day of September Buoh an arrangement is hardly to be commended . Moreover , many of those present had made " a day of it , " and bad fortified themselves for a good dinner by " a goad long walk , " and for suoh as these the delicacies of a ooufeotioners ' s " set out" were of too " unsubstantial '
a oharacter . However , the repast was done ample justice to by some , while others threatened what they wonld do to satisfy their hunger when they returned to town . On the removal of the cloth , Sir Francis Burdett proposed the first toast , " The Queen and the Craft . " It might be said Her Majesty for many years had been revelling in a bed of roses , bat she had lately passed through a period the
of great anxiety as to the welfare of her troops in Egypt . After National Anthem , tbe Most Worshipful the Grand Master H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , K . G ., was toasted ; and then the Rigbfc Worshipful the Pro Grand Master , tbe Earl of Carnarvon . K . G . j the Right Worshipful the Depnty Grand Master , the Earl of Lathom : and the Grand Officers , Present aud Past . 1 °
speaking of tho Grand Officers , tbe R . W . Prov . G . Master partfcularly mentioned the services of the Depnty G . Master the Earl of Latbom , who was not only popular in his Province , but was universally honoured in consequence of his great efforts to promote the prosperity of Freemasonry in every way . Tbe rest of the G . OmcefS were equally deserving of praise and support , as they were the mainthat
stay of the Order . The Prov . G . Lodge were fortunate evening in having before them three Grand Officers , via ., Bros . Colonw Shadwell H . Clerke , Buss , and Levander . He should couple w name of Bro . Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke Grand Secretary , who was always ready and willing to do all he conld for the good of * r « ° " masonry . Bro . Clerke said that so important a toast required a long sneech i but as thev ( the members of the Province of Middlesex ) »
former occasions had beard him expatiate on tbe merits ot Officers comprising Grand Lodge , he had nothing new offer them , farther than that every year the Grand uoo ^ of England grew in importance , by the admission > its Councils of many distinguished noblemen and gentlemen . Province of Middlesex fortunately possessed the services of two v ^ „ ood and able Grand Officers , namely , Bros . Buss and Levander . Hfforded him great satisfaction to witness tbe progress of the rro of Middlesex under the genial sway of their popular Prov , «
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The Universality Of Free Masonry.
dominant wishes of their hearts . " Such men ought never to have joined the Craft . They are like the unstable light -which bursts into a rapid flame , and burns ignominiously out with the first gust of an adverse wind . The chief scoffers , however , against the universality of
Freemasonry are those who have entered the ranks actuated by " mercenary or other unworthy motives , " who have failed , to realise their sordid anticipations , and who , crossed and soured in their Masonic hopes ; not content with isolating themselves from those who at first welcomed
them within their hospitable circle , ready to share the smiles and tears of our common existence , they become querulous and hypercritical , and finally hostile to the professions they once espoused . But this does not one whit affect the broad , grand , and comprehensive principle of
tbe universality of Freemasonry . In the overwhelming majority of Masonic hearts the truth will ever be realised and practically exemplified that we are a band of brothers ,
knit together by unfaltering , unswerving patriotism and fidelity to each other , and that the ground trodden by Masons should be unstained by even the thought or suspicion of untruthfulness or deceit . Tbe farther fche true sfcudent
of Masonry travels along the path of science , the more deeply he is impressed with the solemnity and vitality of the aphorism " Semper fidelis . " The wide-spread canopy of Freemasonry is as pure as ifc is co-extensive with the
firmament itself ; the love and affections of true Masons are free and fervent as the air we breathe , or the sunshine which gladdens the surface of the earth ; and the aspirations of all firm and true men are sealed towards each other
with a never-dying and unalterable intensity . This is no mere sermonising , but the plain and revealed truth in connection with our glorious Order ; and they know it best who have tested the conditions which rule and sway the existence and progress of the Craft in
all lands . " Now that the season has again fully set in , and our Lodges are beginning in earnest tbe work set before them , we shall receive fresh and welcome testimony to the truth of our assertion that Freemasonry is the universal bond of fellowship and the only exponent of freedom and
true friendship all the world over ; that personal interests are sank in the grand scheme of mutual love and help ; and that the professions of a common brotherhood are no vain , idle boast , or visionary dream . We shall hear from the lips of those who have imbibed most deeply the
true delights of Fremasonry how good and glorious a theme it is that is conveyed in the words at the head of this article , and how generally and truly it is practised amongst the members of the Fraternity . That this spirit of cosmopolitism is increasing in depth and fulness ,
rather than diminishing , we are quite assured ; and that it is the fountain from which good thoughts and noble deeds will continue to emanate can never be doubted by those
who have caught the inspiration engendered by a study of the Art , and who are the willing and apt disciples of those glorious tenets embodied in the most free and unfettered system of universal love which can ever be known amongst mankind .
Cnrrency was given last week to a rumour that the Duke of Connaught would probably be appointed by the Prince of Wales to the Grand Mastership of Essex , vacant by tbe death of Lord Tenterden . It was a rumour , and nothing more , bnt it was based on a generally received opinion that the appointment would be very popular , and to Freemasons generally , as well as to the Essex Freemasons
particularly , would be most acceptable . The Yorkshire Post thinks that as there are several military depots in tbe country ( Colchester , Harwich , Shoeburyness , Tilbury , Porfleet , and Warley ) , the Dnke , being a military officer , would be a suitable Provincial Graud Master . But there are other reasons as well . Tbe Dnke or Connaught is a most
popular man . He is also a Past Grand Senior Warden , and bis younger brother , tbe Duke of Albany , who is a Past Junior Grand Warden , has already an important province ( Oxford ) , and Freemasons as a body wonld be glad to see another member of tbe reigning bouse in the exalted position of a Provincial Grand Master . —Ewning News .
A Masonic Meeting At Sea.
A MASONIC MEETING AT SEA .
A MEETING of Masons was held on board tbe Trojan , recently , on her ontward voyage from Southampton to the Cape . The brethren pre . sent who took part in the interesting proceedings of the somewhat novel gathering , mustered about twenty . The sum of £ 2 12 s 6 d having been collected , it was decided that it should be devoted to the funds of
tbe Royal Masonio Institntion for Boys , and it was directed to he for . warded to the Seoretary of that Institntion in London . The following resolution waB unanimously adopted : — " That Bro . J . C . Lory Marsh P . M . 567 should , on bis return to England , apply to Grand Lodge . to ascertain under what regulations travelling Masons may be permited to hold Lodges of Instruction on board vessels at sea , "
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Middlesex.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF MIDDLESEX .
THE members of this Province held their annual meeting on Satur . day last , tbe 30 th ult ., at tho Assembly Rooms , Teddington , where there was a very fair attendance of brethren , who assembled to meet the Provinoial Grand Master , Sir Frauds Burdett , Bart , Amongst those present were Rros . Sir Charles T . Bright P . D . G . M . Raymond H . Thrupp P . S . G . W \ , E . S . Blaikie P . J . G . W ., H . G . Buag P . G . Treasurer , H . C . Levawler P . G . Sec , C . Hnrding P . S . G . D .
H . M . Gordon P . G . J . D ., Thomas Nash PG . D . C ., R . Lonsdale P . A . DC , W . H . Goodall P . G . S . B .. G . J . Dunkley P . G . Organist , Tsaao Dixon P . G . Pursuivanl , J . Gilbert P . G . Tyler , C . Ross , Bird , Pearson P . G . Stewards ; amongst the Past Prov . Grand Officers were Bros . F . Davison , H . Briggs , Thomas Massa , T . C . Walls , J . Linzell , W . Stephens , G . W . Kenning , E . B . Bright , Dr . Ernest Bretfce
G . T dcombe , T . W . Ockenden , A . B . Day , G . Hopwood , & o . & 0 . The Provinoial Grand Lodge was op ^ nod soon after three o'olock , when the rolls of Provincial Grand Officers and of Lodges were called Tt will be seen by the list we give above that the Prov . Graud Officers had loyally obeyed the summons of their Prov . Grand Master , while out of the tbirty-one Lodges combined in the Province , all but four
were represented The minutes of the last Provinoial Grand Lodge were read and adopted , and then the Reports of the Audit and Charity Committees were presented , and assented to by the members . The election of Provinoial Grand Treasurer resulted in the re-appointment of Bro . H . G . Buss Assistant Grand Seoretary . The appointment and investment of Provinoial Grand Officers waa then made aB follows : —
Bro . R . H . Thrupp 1691 ... ... Deputy P . G . Master J . Inglis 708 P-G . Senior Warden J . F . Hoggins 778 P-G . Junior Warden Rev . L . M . D'Orsey 1503 P . G . Chaplain H . ft Bnss 1293 P . G . Treasurer
C . L . Smiles 1309 ... P-G . Registrar H . C . Leva-oder 1415 P . G . Seoretary W . Stephens 1637 P . G . Senior Deacon F . D . Kennedy 1503 P . G . Junior Deacon T . S . Archer 1494 P . G . Supt . of Work
R . Lonsdale 1238 P . G . D . C . J . H . Pearson 1567 P . G . A . D . C . T . I . Bird 1897 P-G . Sword Bearer J . W . Georg * 1309 P . G . Organist E . Somera 1897 ... ... ... P . G . Pursuivant
C . Russ 382 P . G . Asst . Pursuivant Sir R . Hanson 778 , F . Mo Dougall" ) Xk w n ° f V- ? ?*>? T £ P - - stewarda 1237 , W . G . Kentish 1293 , H . I GIosrerl 326 ) J . Gilbert P . G . Tyler
The following sums were granted from the Benevolent Fund : —To the Royal Masonio Institntion for Girls , £ 10 10 s ; Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , £ 10 10 s j Royal Masonio Institution for Aged Masons , £ 10 10 s . With re = peofc to tbe motion of Bro . Clabon P . G . D . iu Grand Lodge , 10 th June 1882 , to increase the Quarterly Payments to Grand Lodge , it was unanimously agreed that any change was
undesirable ; and as regards the Communication of Grand Seoretary in reference to the Royal College of Music , a formal motion was agreed to that Col . Shadwell H . Clerke should be thanked for his letter , After a few other matters had received attention , Prov . Grand Lodge was closed . A banquet was afterwards served , bnt the arrangements made did not receive that cordial approval that might be desired . Brethren who attended seemed to realise that we are approaching the
chilly season of the year , and howover desirable a " cold " collation may be in the dog days , for the last day of September Buoh an arrangement is hardly to be commended . Moreover , many of those present had made " a day of it , " and bad fortified themselves for a good dinner by " a goad long walk , " and for suoh as these the delicacies of a ooufeotioners ' s " set out" were of too " unsubstantial '
a oharacter . However , the repast was done ample justice to by some , while others threatened what they wonld do to satisfy their hunger when they returned to town . On the removal of the cloth , Sir Francis Burdett proposed the first toast , " The Queen and the Craft . " It might be said Her Majesty for many years had been revelling in a bed of roses , bat she had lately passed through a period the
of great anxiety as to the welfare of her troops in Egypt . After National Anthem , tbe Most Worshipful the Grand Master H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , K . G ., was toasted ; and then the Rigbfc Worshipful the Pro Grand Master , tbe Earl of Carnarvon . K . G . j the Right Worshipful the Depnty Grand Master , the Earl of Lathom : and the Grand Officers , Present aud Past . 1 °
speaking of tho Grand Officers , tbe R . W . Prov . G . Master partfcularly mentioned the services of the Depnty G . Master the Earl of Latbom , who was not only popular in his Province , but was universally honoured in consequence of his great efforts to promote the prosperity of Freemasonry in every way . Tbe rest of the G . OmcefS were equally deserving of praise and support , as they were the mainthat
stay of the Order . The Prov . G . Lodge were fortunate evening in having before them three Grand Officers , via ., Bros . Colonw Shadwell H . Clerke , Buss , and Levander . He should couple w name of Bro . Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke Grand Secretary , who was always ready and willing to do all he conld for the good of * r « ° " masonry . Bro . Clerke said that so important a toast required a long sneech i but as thev ( the members of the Province of Middlesex ) »
former occasions had beard him expatiate on tbe merits ot Officers comprising Grand Lodge , he had nothing new offer them , farther than that every year the Grand uoo ^ of England grew in importance , by the admission > its Councils of many distinguished noblemen and gentlemen . Province of Middlesex fortunately possessed the services of two v ^ „ ood and able Grand Officers , namely , Bros . Buss and Levander . Hfforded him great satisfaction to witness tbe progress of the rro of Middlesex under the genial sway of their popular Prov , «