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Two Imperial Freemasons.
TWO IMPERIAL FREEMASONS .
I CANNOT olose this review without referring to the death of two illustrious men and Masons on the other side of the Atlantic , great figures in the history of the world , tho successive Emperors of Germany—William I . and his son Frederick III . ; not because they were emperors , but because , as such , they had the humanity to
be true and faithful Frcomasons . They died so soon after each other , that , in general terms , I may say , nearly a year has elapsed since their death . The world has judged them ; history will assign to each his appropriate place ; but what concerns ns most and is most gratifying to us is ,
that their deeds and utterances prove that , beoause they were Masons they were better men and greater rulers . It is well-known that William I . was originally of most arbitrary and despotic , if not cruel , temperament . His accession to the throne was viewed with trepidation and
alarm . History knows how just and humane a monarch he became . He clung , indeed , to the belief , in his " divine" right ; but he used it not in arrogance , in defiance of his people , but in submission , as a trust confided by God for the people ' s welfare .
It is my belief , easy to prove from his Masonic record , that the principles of Freemasonry and the fraternal intercourse with his brethren softened the rigour of his natural temper , and made him generous , sympathetic and humane . Frederick III . was every inoh a Freemason . The tenets
and philosophy of Freemasonry filled every part of his being . In his life , and by his death , ho exhibited its grandest virtues , and illustrated its most beautiful lessons . " In sorrow , fidelity proves itself , and fidelity is the core of hononr , " he said , at a Masonic gathering , responding to a toast in honour of the dead .
Frederick received the symbolic degrees in the presence of his Royal father , then Grand Protector of the three Grand Lodges of Prussia , who addressed him in the following words : " Be and remain thou a protector of the Order , then will not only your future welfare be assured ,
but you ' will carry with you the noble consciousness of having striven to develope around you the beneficent influences of goodness and truth ; " to which the Prince responded : " So long as I live I shall be devoted to the Order , provided , that it remains faithful to its fundamental principles- "
In 1886 , while in Strassbnrgh , Alsace , be closed a lengthy Masonic address at a banquet , tendered him by the brethren of Erwin Lodge of that city , with these , for the heir to the most powerful throne in Eprope , certainly remarkable words : " Two principles , however , above all others ,
distinguish the field of Masonic work—freedom of conscience and toleration . To these let us cling with all our might . That in these we may become perfect , let us strive for ever ?
And let us not only praise these virtues but practice them industriously . If we strive toward these ends , it will be well with us and well with Freemasonry . Herein may the Great Architect of the Universe aid us . "
To complete the sketch of the Masonic side of these two great brethren , I must , even at the risk of devoting more time and space than I ought , cite a portion of the response which M . W . Bro . Frederick III . on the 10 th of April 1888 , one month after his father ' s death , himself
afflicted with mortal disease , sent to the three Grand Lodges of Berlin in answer to their resolutions and address of condolence . Having expressed regret at his inability to be present at the ceremony arranged by the
Lodges , he writes : " As the departed Emperor devoted his soul and all the powers of his mind to every high and noble effort , so in particular , the records of our Order show that he cherished toward it an honourable
confidence and a warm interest . His demise , mourned by the whole world , was like his life , that of a Christian and a true Freemason , of a hero who has conquered death to enter to the eternal light . The deep sorrow
which pervades all finds its solace in the vision of that other world where no sun adorns his day and no moon illumines his night , because the Lord , alone , is all his light .
"I assume the succession to this sublime Protector of Freemasonry , with the pleasing hope that the memory of his greatness and love , bearing rich blessings , may be continued to remotest time by the component members of the chain of our Brotherhood . " I have not gone out of my way to write this to exalt
Two Imperial Freemasons.
these men but to show how they considered themselves exalted by the principles and practice of Masonry . If the record conveys this lesson , I have , whilo doing justice to their memory , accomplished a useful purpose —Grand Master Louisiana .
The Theatres, &C.
THE THEATRES , & c .
Adelphi . —The new drama by Messrs . G . R . Sima and Robert Buchanan , " The Trumpet Call , " produced here laat Saturday , may be designated as a new departure , and from many points of view is a distinot advance on its predecessors , though the old habitues of the Adelphi may not exaotly ooincide with this opinion . As its narao denotes , the piece is of military character , and much has been made
of episodes in a soldier ' s life and barrack scenes . Still our old friend the villain is missing , and in his plaoe we find a good yonng man who is merely an unsuccessful lover . Riohard Featherstone is equally as brave and chivalrous as Cuthbert Cuthbortson , and being in love with Constance naturally desires to win her . Unfortunately the young lady prefers Cuthbert , and has ran away with him , and wo
first meet them returning home to ask forgiveness . Cuthbert has however been married before , and unexpectedly meets his first wife , whom he believed dead , at the very moment he thought his happiness seenre . Thereupon he leaves Constance , and enrols in an artillery regiment , where he performs brave deeds , and is rewarded by the Victoria Cross . The denoument is not so novel , as we find that
the first wife was married before she wedded Cuthbert , and therefore Constance is his lawful spouse after all . The various incidents that mark the progress of the story are well worked up , and the most hearty applause was bestowed upon the play throughout . Of course the humorous element is nob omitted , and in the hands of Mr . Lionel Rignold , Miss Clara Jeoks and Mrs . Leigh was sure to be amusing .
Mr . Leonard Boyne , like the true artiste that he is , does not assert himself to the detriment of his colleagues , but aots in au easy natural manner that is very taking . He is admirably assisted by Mr . Charles Dalton as Featherstone , Miss Elizabeth Robins , who makes her first appearanoe here , as Constance , and Mrs . Patriok Campbell , who makes a strong point as the dissolute Bertha . Mr . J . D . Beveridge is seen to muoh greater advantage in the rdle of
the Serjeant-Major than in his usual " villainous" characters , and Messrs . James East , R . H . Douglass , another new comer , Howard Russell , A . Leigh , R . Keith , and W . Drew eaoh deserve recognition for the careful manner in whioh they play their respective parts . As usual , tho scenio arrangements are capitally contrived , the sets representing " a doss-house" in the Mint and the Savoy Chapel interior being specially noticeable .
New Olympic . —Pending the production of Mr . G . W . Wills ' new play , " A Royal Divorce , " Miss Grace Hawthorne has revived Mr . Buchanan ' s version of Sardou's " Theodora , " in whioh she first appeared at the Princess ' s Theatre in the early part of last year , and has since played many times in the Provinces . Miss Hawthorne shows a distinot improvement in the character , whioh demands great
care and stndy , and it may now be considered a powerful performance . Mr . Fuller Mellish UB the new Andreas gives a somewhat different reading to that of his predecessor , but meets with the approval of his audience . The cruel Justinian is now impersonated by Mr . Murray Carson , who makes a mark , and his merit was soon recognised . There are some capital lines allotted to Mareellus , officer of tho
guards , which were well spoken by Mr . Geo . W . Cockburn . Misa Lilian Seccombe is lively as the Circus Girl , and Miss Bertie Willis is an agreeable Antonino . Mr . T . W . Peroival is good in the small part of EnphxatuB , and Meaara . T . Alkar , G . H . Binney , H . do Solla , and W . Monckton efficiently represent the remaining characters . No little expense hag been incurred in the scenio and stage arrangements , and at the present " popular prices" the play should prove attractive .
A very worthy gentleman passed away , on the 29 th nit ., in the death of Mr . John Foster , well known in Masonio circles . For several years he was the continental representative of Messrs . Thomas Turton and Sons , Sheaf Works . Latterly he has been foreign correspondent with Messrs . Keyser , Ellison , and Co . An exceptionally good linguist , he was conversant with Spanish and
Italian as well as Frenoh and German . His mends used to be amused by the way his French verbs were dinned into him . As a youth he slept with an uncle , who was ready the moment his nephew woke to make him go over his Frenoh verbs before he left the blankets . He had to do his Frenoh verba fasting , and they stuck to him . Forty-six years ago he was initiated a Freemason in the Britannia Lodge—old 139—was installed Master six years later ,
and re-elected W . M . in 1889 . A man of considerable attainments and literary tastes , he possessed a rich store of information , and , being dowered with a remarkable memory , could recall what he had seen and heard and road with a readiness and vivacity whioh made his society very pleasant and instructive . Mr . Foster , who was greatly esteemed by all who knew him , died suddenly from heart disease , while in the act of dressing . He was 67 years of age .
Mr . Isaac Booth , surveyor , died at his residence , Norfolk Place , Halifax , early on Wednesday morning , from an attack of heart disease . He returned from Norway on Saturday , where he had been on a tour for the benefit of his health , and went about
apparently much better . He paid a visit to the Masonio Hall on Monday night , and was not attacked with his fatal illness antil his . return home . Mr . Booth sat for a short time in the Town Council as the representative for Market Ward . He was a very well . knowr townsman .
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Two Imperial Freemasons.
TWO IMPERIAL FREEMASONS .
I CANNOT olose this review without referring to the death of two illustrious men and Masons on the other side of the Atlantic , great figures in the history of the world , tho successive Emperors of Germany—William I . and his son Frederick III . ; not because they were emperors , but because , as such , they had the humanity to
be true and faithful Frcomasons . They died so soon after each other , that , in general terms , I may say , nearly a year has elapsed since their death . The world has judged them ; history will assign to each his appropriate place ; but what concerns ns most and is most gratifying to us is ,
that their deeds and utterances prove that , beoause they were Masons they were better men and greater rulers . It is well-known that William I . was originally of most arbitrary and despotic , if not cruel , temperament . His accession to the throne was viewed with trepidation and
alarm . History knows how just and humane a monarch he became . He clung , indeed , to the belief , in his " divine" right ; but he used it not in arrogance , in defiance of his people , but in submission , as a trust confided by God for the people ' s welfare .
It is my belief , easy to prove from his Masonic record , that the principles of Freemasonry and the fraternal intercourse with his brethren softened the rigour of his natural temper , and made him generous , sympathetic and humane . Frederick III . was every inoh a Freemason . The tenets
and philosophy of Freemasonry filled every part of his being . In his life , and by his death , ho exhibited its grandest virtues , and illustrated its most beautiful lessons . " In sorrow , fidelity proves itself , and fidelity is the core of hononr , " he said , at a Masonic gathering , responding to a toast in honour of the dead .
Frederick received the symbolic degrees in the presence of his Royal father , then Grand Protector of the three Grand Lodges of Prussia , who addressed him in the following words : " Be and remain thou a protector of the Order , then will not only your future welfare be assured ,
but you ' will carry with you the noble consciousness of having striven to develope around you the beneficent influences of goodness and truth ; " to which the Prince responded : " So long as I live I shall be devoted to the Order , provided , that it remains faithful to its fundamental principles- "
In 1886 , while in Strassbnrgh , Alsace , be closed a lengthy Masonic address at a banquet , tendered him by the brethren of Erwin Lodge of that city , with these , for the heir to the most powerful throne in Eprope , certainly remarkable words : " Two principles , however , above all others ,
distinguish the field of Masonic work—freedom of conscience and toleration . To these let us cling with all our might . That in these we may become perfect , let us strive for ever ?
And let us not only praise these virtues but practice them industriously . If we strive toward these ends , it will be well with us and well with Freemasonry . Herein may the Great Architect of the Universe aid us . "
To complete the sketch of the Masonic side of these two great brethren , I must , even at the risk of devoting more time and space than I ought , cite a portion of the response which M . W . Bro . Frederick III . on the 10 th of April 1888 , one month after his father ' s death , himself
afflicted with mortal disease , sent to the three Grand Lodges of Berlin in answer to their resolutions and address of condolence . Having expressed regret at his inability to be present at the ceremony arranged by the
Lodges , he writes : " As the departed Emperor devoted his soul and all the powers of his mind to every high and noble effort , so in particular , the records of our Order show that he cherished toward it an honourable
confidence and a warm interest . His demise , mourned by the whole world , was like his life , that of a Christian and a true Freemason , of a hero who has conquered death to enter to the eternal light . The deep sorrow
which pervades all finds its solace in the vision of that other world where no sun adorns his day and no moon illumines his night , because the Lord , alone , is all his light .
"I assume the succession to this sublime Protector of Freemasonry , with the pleasing hope that the memory of his greatness and love , bearing rich blessings , may be continued to remotest time by the component members of the chain of our Brotherhood . " I have not gone out of my way to write this to exalt
Two Imperial Freemasons.
these men but to show how they considered themselves exalted by the principles and practice of Masonry . If the record conveys this lesson , I have , whilo doing justice to their memory , accomplished a useful purpose —Grand Master Louisiana .
The Theatres, &C.
THE THEATRES , & c .
Adelphi . —The new drama by Messrs . G . R . Sima and Robert Buchanan , " The Trumpet Call , " produced here laat Saturday , may be designated as a new departure , and from many points of view is a distinot advance on its predecessors , though the old habitues of the Adelphi may not exaotly ooincide with this opinion . As its narao denotes , the piece is of military character , and much has been made
of episodes in a soldier ' s life and barrack scenes . Still our old friend the villain is missing , and in his plaoe we find a good yonng man who is merely an unsuccessful lover . Riohard Featherstone is equally as brave and chivalrous as Cuthbert Cuthbortson , and being in love with Constance naturally desires to win her . Unfortunately the young lady prefers Cuthbert , and has ran away with him , and wo
first meet them returning home to ask forgiveness . Cuthbert has however been married before , and unexpectedly meets his first wife , whom he believed dead , at the very moment he thought his happiness seenre . Thereupon he leaves Constance , and enrols in an artillery regiment , where he performs brave deeds , and is rewarded by the Victoria Cross . The denoument is not so novel , as we find that
the first wife was married before she wedded Cuthbert , and therefore Constance is his lawful spouse after all . The various incidents that mark the progress of the story are well worked up , and the most hearty applause was bestowed upon the play throughout . Of course the humorous element is nob omitted , and in the hands of Mr . Lionel Rignold , Miss Clara Jeoks and Mrs . Leigh was sure to be amusing .
Mr . Leonard Boyne , like the true artiste that he is , does not assert himself to the detriment of his colleagues , but aots in au easy natural manner that is very taking . He is admirably assisted by Mr . Charles Dalton as Featherstone , Miss Elizabeth Robins , who makes her first appearanoe here , as Constance , and Mrs . Patriok Campbell , who makes a strong point as the dissolute Bertha . Mr . J . D . Beveridge is seen to muoh greater advantage in the rdle of
the Serjeant-Major than in his usual " villainous" characters , and Messrs . James East , R . H . Douglass , another new comer , Howard Russell , A . Leigh , R . Keith , and W . Drew eaoh deserve recognition for the careful manner in whioh they play their respective parts . As usual , tho scenio arrangements are capitally contrived , the sets representing " a doss-house" in the Mint and the Savoy Chapel interior being specially noticeable .
New Olympic . —Pending the production of Mr . G . W . Wills ' new play , " A Royal Divorce , " Miss Grace Hawthorne has revived Mr . Buchanan ' s version of Sardou's " Theodora , " in whioh she first appeared at the Princess ' s Theatre in the early part of last year , and has since played many times in the Provinces . Miss Hawthorne shows a distinot improvement in the character , whioh demands great
care and stndy , and it may now be considered a powerful performance . Mr . Fuller Mellish UB the new Andreas gives a somewhat different reading to that of his predecessor , but meets with the approval of his audience . The cruel Justinian is now impersonated by Mr . Murray Carson , who makes a mark , and his merit was soon recognised . There are some capital lines allotted to Mareellus , officer of tho
guards , which were well spoken by Mr . Geo . W . Cockburn . Misa Lilian Seccombe is lively as the Circus Girl , and Miss Bertie Willis is an agreeable Antonino . Mr . T . W . Peroival is good in the small part of EnphxatuB , and Meaara . T . Alkar , G . H . Binney , H . do Solla , and W . Monckton efficiently represent the remaining characters . No little expense hag been incurred in the scenio and stage arrangements , and at the present " popular prices" the play should prove attractive .
A very worthy gentleman passed away , on the 29 th nit ., in the death of Mr . John Foster , well known in Masonio circles . For several years he was the continental representative of Messrs . Thomas Turton and Sons , Sheaf Works . Latterly he has been foreign correspondent with Messrs . Keyser , Ellison , and Co . An exceptionally good linguist , he was conversant with Spanish and
Italian as well as Frenoh and German . His mends used to be amused by the way his French verbs were dinned into him . As a youth he slept with an uncle , who was ready the moment his nephew woke to make him go over his Frenoh verbs before he left the blankets . He had to do his Frenoh verba fasting , and they stuck to him . Forty-six years ago he was initiated a Freemason in the Britannia Lodge—old 139—was installed Master six years later ,
and re-elected W . M . in 1889 . A man of considerable attainments and literary tastes , he possessed a rich store of information , and , being dowered with a remarkable memory , could recall what he had seen and heard and road with a readiness and vivacity whioh made his society very pleasant and instructive . Mr . Foster , who was greatly esteemed by all who knew him , died suddenly from heart disease , while in the act of dressing . He was 67 years of age .
Mr . Isaac Booth , surveyor , died at his residence , Norfolk Place , Halifax , early on Wednesday morning , from an attack of heart disease . He returned from Norway on Saturday , where he had been on a tour for the benefit of his health , and went about
apparently much better . He paid a visit to the Masonio Hall on Monday night , and was not attacked with his fatal illness antil his . return home . Mr . Booth sat for a short time in the Town Council as the representative for Market Ward . He was a very well . knowr townsman .