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Correspondence.
reqni-ed ; indeed , it wonld be a very selfish policy to adopt , as any thirking person must know , that although it may be within every one ' s power to subscribe the minimum amount one year , circumstances of unforeseen misfortune may prevent it the next ; bnt what I maintain is , it ought to be every Mason's desire to do his best , and judging from yonr statistics , I am afraid to believe this is not the case . I am
pleased to see there are several very able letters in your present number . "' O LD FILE ' S" balance sheet is a very laudable example as to how Lodge funds should be distributed , and if this good example were followed , the necessity of canvassing would be avoided ; but the existence of the evil proves " OLD FILE ' S" balance to be the exception . " DEUX ETOILES ' S " remarks are somewhat severe ,
but I agree with him Masons shonld be free to contribute what they please . He hints at a great danger which might arise from a too " prosperous state of things , but I think the remedy rests with the Craft to prevent this . I remember fall well tbe impression made npon me by tbe charge after my initiation as to fidelity , by refraining from recommending any one
to a participation unless yoa have strong grounds to believe he will reflect hononr on onr choice . Any one , therefore , I take ifc , who introduces a friend simply because he may afterwards benefit by the Charities wonld not reflect hononr on our choice , as he wonld undoubtedly be influenced by worldly or other unworthy motives , and because our Charities happen to he in affluent circumstances
there is no reason why they should not be discriminating , and it rests with the brethren to put forward only such cases as are really deservin " . I feel sure it is not always the most deserving case that ia at the top of the poll , while it stands to reason that the candidate with most influence wins . Consequently , this influence is relieved from a burden they wonld otherwise have in supporting their candidate .
I think all cases should be analysed by a Charity Committee , and the cases they recommend should be the first to claim our votes . A method could easily be adopted , similar to that resorted to in the case of " Simmonds , " but , as I am diverting , I will return to the subject . I am , however , sure that" DEUX ETOILES " wonld be tbe last to withhold his donation because of a fear he would be supporting
an undeserving ease , and I repeat if more care were observed in intraducing worthy men , the evil he deplores would not result . Bro . Godtschalk ' s letter accuses me of an arrogance which you , Bro . Editor , will vouch is nofc my intention . I have nowhere asserted my ideas as original , nor made such a sweeping demand that it is every brother's bonnden duty to support me , but
I do say I think every one should support the Steward of his Lodge , and failing a Steward shonld support Stewards of other Lodges , by any scheme they may put forward which does not directly divert the direct or largo subscriptions to their own ; if their choice were to fall on yonr humble servant he wonld be pleased . I do not think I err in say ing this . I have had many friendly
letters supporting my scheme , and few only adverse to it . I must admit I do not think the system of giving a loophole to obtain Life Subscribersbips on such easy terms the best , but knowing that it is impossible to make all subscribe as requirements demand , the evil existing , and not knowing a better , I adopt what appears to me to be a " come-at-able " method of raising funds by small subscriptions , and I
find that many liberal donors do nofc hesitate jto give a few half , crowns for tickets which they would otherwise not give , being subscribers , nor care to figure on other lists for small sums . I have made one or two remarks in former letters how it is in the power of the Grand Lodges to stimulate the method of raising funds , by making it necessary for all Lodges putting forward
candidates for the " pnrple " to be able to show a proper proportion of their funds devoted to charity , and for the candidates to have served the office of Steward to one or more of the Charities creditably . Also that the Charities mig ht offer a further inducement for Stewards to come forward if it were known that , in accordance with the resale they obtained so they wonld be rewarded should they at any future time unfortunately require aid from the funds they were
endeavouring to augment . I « ro g lad to see 0 . P . a friendly remarks ; I feel sure he is able to unveil a scheme that would commend itself to the committees , and I hope he will do so . I fear I have trespassed too long on your valuable time and space , and hope to hear more pros and cons , as it cannot fail to do good if the subject is thoroughly Ventilated . Yours faithfully and fraternally ,
DICK RADCLYITI ' E . P . 8 . —I hope " ALPHA ' " and " TOOTSICUMS ' S " remarks may induce Bro . Binckes to write his fourth letter as soon as possible .
Old Lodges.
OLD LODGES .
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —Bro . Gould ' s valuable papers on the Four Old Lodges induces in me the wish that he would carry his researches farther and trace other Old Lodges formerly on the roll of our Grand Lodge , but now borne on the list of other and independent Grand Lodges . In a former letter I endeavoured to trace a
connection between Lodge No . 1 of Massachusetts , Lodges " Absalom , " and " St . George" of Hamburgh , and the Lod / e of "Union , " Frankfort-on-Maine , wirh Lodgns 110 ( Pine 1740 ) , 108 ( Pine 1740 ) , and 196 ( Pine 1744-5 ) , and 192 ( Pine 1744-5 ) respectively . On turning to Cole ' s List for the year 1763 I find several other Lodges which , as far as my knowledge goes , are still in existence . If Bros . Gould and Hughan will turn their attention to this
subject I think much interesting arid valuable information will result from it . At all events , I submit the following cases as a sequel to my former communication . No . 130 "New Lodge , Copenhagen , Denmark , Oct . 25 , 1745 , " and No . 139 " St . Martin ' s Lodge at Copenhagen in Denmark Octo . 9 , 1749 . " Theso fare kotlgea HQW , J Jjelfeye , ejtist . in the shape of the Lodge
Old Lodges.
" Zorobabel and Frederick " of Copenhagen . I base my opinion on Findel , who , in treating of Freemasonry in Denmark , says , that it was introduced into that country in 1743 by a Baron G . O . Munich , who founded a Lodge , which on June 13 , 1745 , took the name of St . Martin . This , however , he says was not a regularly constituted Lodge , and he thinks that it was through lack of the necessary
legalisation that three brethren separated themselves from it in its first Masonic year , and erecte •a new Lodge , which they named " Z' > ro . babel , " Prof . G . Nielsen , ecclesiastical counsellor , being chosen chairman , May 26 , 1744 . After varions failures , Findel tell us , " At length , in Oct . 1745 , a proper warrant was drawn up by Bro . Lord Cransionn " and " this day " —which , however , is not stated— " has ever since
been kept as the anniversary of the foundation of the Lodge . We next learn that " in the year 1749 , the Lodge ' St . Martin ' received its constitution from the then Grand Master , L' » rd Byron , " and that " both Lodges conducted their work amicably together , from 1765 , in a common room at Bro . Marshall's , until they united into one Lodge , under the name of " Zorobabel of the North Star . " Until Nov . 11 ,
1778 , they conducted their work in the German language , but as the number of brethren increased , they felt the necessity of having a place where they could work in the Dani- < b language . Nov . IS of that same year an especial Lodge was opened , nnder tho appellation of ' Frederick of the Crowned Hope' for the German language . " Passing over the intermediate period , as containing nothing of
moment to tbe object I have in view , I find that the Into King of Denmark , who ascended the throne in 1848 , was exceedingly zealoi s in the cause of Freemasonry , and that the present fl mrishing conclition is due to his exertions on its behalf . He , says Findel , •' intr > du < -ed the Zinnendorf ( Swedish ) Rite ( its solemn inauguration took place Jan . 6 , 1855 ) , and promoted the union of the two Copenhagen
Lodges into OUH , under the name of " Z wbabel and FreiWi ^ k of the Crowned Hope . " This I trow is the " Z nobibel and Frederick , " which I have given above , and which will be found iu Van Dalen ' s Kalender fiir Freimaurer . I have marked other Lodges which I am more or less well
assured still exist , but under the banners of other and independent Grand Lodges . Of these I will , with your kind permission , write later . Fraternally yours , " Q . "
Old Lodges.
OLD LODGES .
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —The records of the daft afford ample materials for the compilation of a work which might fittingly be entitled the " Vicissitudes of Lodges . " For example , the present Caledonian Lodge , No . 131 , possesses a singular history , of which an epitome may be found interesting .
Shortly after the arrival in London ( 1760 ) of the late William Preston ( afterwards P . M . Lodge of Antiquity and author of the " Illustrations of Masonry " ) , a number of brethren from Edinburgh resolved to institute a Freemasons' Lodge in London under sanction of a constitution from Scotland , bnt not having succeeded in their application , they were recommended by the Grand Lodge at
Edinburgh to tho Antient Grand Lodge in London , who immediately granted them a dispensation to form a Lodge , and to make Masons . They accordingly met at the White Hart ; in the Strand , and Preston was the second person initiated under that dispensation . The Ledge was soon after regularly constituted by the officers of the Antient Grand Lodge in person . Having increased considerably
m numbers , it was found necessary to remove to the Horn Tavern , in Fleet Street , where it continued some time , till , that house being nn . able to furnish proper accommodation , it was removed to Scot ' s Hall , Blackfiiars . Here it continued to flourish about two years , when the decayed state of that building obli ged them to remove to the Half Moon Tavern , Cheapside , where it continued to meet for a considers , ble time .
At length Preston , and some other of the members having joined a Lodge under the regular English Constitution , at the Talbot Inn , in the Strand , they prevailed on the rest of the Lodge at the Half Moon Tavern to petition for a conatifcutiou . Lord Blaney , afc that time Grand Master , readily acquiesced with the desire of the brethren ,
and the Lodge was soon after constituted a second time , in ample form , by the name of the Caledonian Lodge . This Lodge was numbered 325 in 1764 ; 263 in 1770 ; 211 in 1781 ; 180 in 1792 } 218 at tbe Union ,- 156 in 1832 ,- and 134 afc the last closing np of numbers in 1863 . Its present description being the Caledonian Lodge , Leadenhall Street , London . Yours fraternall y , R . F . GOULD .
Strong Man Lodge.
STRONG MAN LODGE .
To the Editor of THE FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . _ DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —Y . ur correspondent , " H . J . D ., " in pah * lishing tbe Warrant of Confirmation under which this Lorlgo is working , supplies further evidence under the seal of Grand Lodge , in favour of the theory which your Reviewer has so consistently main , tained .
The place of the Lodge on all lists prior to 1740 is fixed at 110 , which nnmbHr , from 1734 to 1739 , was filled by ihe Lod-ie then meet . ing at the " Ship Coffee House , " r \ v . •the Hermitage Bridge , with a Constitution dated at February 2 nd , 17 B | . This renders it impos * sible for the Lodge to have been warranted in 1734 , as recited in the Warrant .
The official document , moreover , contains a farther misstatement , viz ., that ; th « Warrant was issued to enable certain brethren to njeet at the " Ship Coffee Honse i" the first place of meeting of t ' hs
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Correspondence.
reqni-ed ; indeed , it wonld be a very selfish policy to adopt , as any thirking person must know , that although it may be within every one ' s power to subscribe the minimum amount one year , circumstances of unforeseen misfortune may prevent it the next ; bnt what I maintain is , it ought to be every Mason's desire to do his best , and judging from yonr statistics , I am afraid to believe this is not the case . I am
pleased to see there are several very able letters in your present number . "' O LD FILE ' S" balance sheet is a very laudable example as to how Lodge funds should be distributed , and if this good example were followed , the necessity of canvassing would be avoided ; but the existence of the evil proves " OLD FILE ' S" balance to be the exception . " DEUX ETOILES ' S " remarks are somewhat severe ,
but I agree with him Masons shonld be free to contribute what they please . He hints at a great danger which might arise from a too " prosperous state of things , but I think the remedy rests with the Craft to prevent this . I remember fall well tbe impression made npon me by tbe charge after my initiation as to fidelity , by refraining from recommending any one
to a participation unless yoa have strong grounds to believe he will reflect hononr on onr choice . Any one , therefore , I take ifc , who introduces a friend simply because he may afterwards benefit by the Charities wonld not reflect hononr on our choice , as he wonld undoubtedly be influenced by worldly or other unworthy motives , and because our Charities happen to he in affluent circumstances
there is no reason why they should not be discriminating , and it rests with the brethren to put forward only such cases as are really deservin " . I feel sure it is not always the most deserving case that ia at the top of the poll , while it stands to reason that the candidate with most influence wins . Consequently , this influence is relieved from a burden they wonld otherwise have in supporting their candidate .
I think all cases should be analysed by a Charity Committee , and the cases they recommend should be the first to claim our votes . A method could easily be adopted , similar to that resorted to in the case of " Simmonds , " but , as I am diverting , I will return to the subject . I am , however , sure that" DEUX ETOILES " wonld be tbe last to withhold his donation because of a fear he would be supporting
an undeserving ease , and I repeat if more care were observed in intraducing worthy men , the evil he deplores would not result . Bro . Godtschalk ' s letter accuses me of an arrogance which you , Bro . Editor , will vouch is nofc my intention . I have nowhere asserted my ideas as original , nor made such a sweeping demand that it is every brother's bonnden duty to support me , but
I do say I think every one should support the Steward of his Lodge , and failing a Steward shonld support Stewards of other Lodges , by any scheme they may put forward which does not directly divert the direct or largo subscriptions to their own ; if their choice were to fall on yonr humble servant he wonld be pleased . I do not think I err in say ing this . I have had many friendly
letters supporting my scheme , and few only adverse to it . I must admit I do not think the system of giving a loophole to obtain Life Subscribersbips on such easy terms the best , but knowing that it is impossible to make all subscribe as requirements demand , the evil existing , and not knowing a better , I adopt what appears to me to be a " come-at-able " method of raising funds by small subscriptions , and I
find that many liberal donors do nofc hesitate jto give a few half , crowns for tickets which they would otherwise not give , being subscribers , nor care to figure on other lists for small sums . I have made one or two remarks in former letters how it is in the power of the Grand Lodges to stimulate the method of raising funds , by making it necessary for all Lodges putting forward
candidates for the " pnrple " to be able to show a proper proportion of their funds devoted to charity , and for the candidates to have served the office of Steward to one or more of the Charities creditably . Also that the Charities mig ht offer a further inducement for Stewards to come forward if it were known that , in accordance with the resale they obtained so they wonld be rewarded should they at any future time unfortunately require aid from the funds they were
endeavouring to augment . I « ro g lad to see 0 . P . a friendly remarks ; I feel sure he is able to unveil a scheme that would commend itself to the committees , and I hope he will do so . I fear I have trespassed too long on your valuable time and space , and hope to hear more pros and cons , as it cannot fail to do good if the subject is thoroughly Ventilated . Yours faithfully and fraternally ,
DICK RADCLYITI ' E . P . 8 . —I hope " ALPHA ' " and " TOOTSICUMS ' S " remarks may induce Bro . Binckes to write his fourth letter as soon as possible .
Old Lodges.
OLD LODGES .
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —Bro . Gould ' s valuable papers on the Four Old Lodges induces in me the wish that he would carry his researches farther and trace other Old Lodges formerly on the roll of our Grand Lodge , but now borne on the list of other and independent Grand Lodges . In a former letter I endeavoured to trace a
connection between Lodge No . 1 of Massachusetts , Lodges " Absalom , " and " St . George" of Hamburgh , and the Lod / e of "Union , " Frankfort-on-Maine , wirh Lodgns 110 ( Pine 1740 ) , 108 ( Pine 1740 ) , and 196 ( Pine 1744-5 ) , and 192 ( Pine 1744-5 ) respectively . On turning to Cole ' s List for the year 1763 I find several other Lodges which , as far as my knowledge goes , are still in existence . If Bros . Gould and Hughan will turn their attention to this
subject I think much interesting arid valuable information will result from it . At all events , I submit the following cases as a sequel to my former communication . No . 130 "New Lodge , Copenhagen , Denmark , Oct . 25 , 1745 , " and No . 139 " St . Martin ' s Lodge at Copenhagen in Denmark Octo . 9 , 1749 . " Theso fare kotlgea HQW , J Jjelfeye , ejtist . in the shape of the Lodge
Old Lodges.
" Zorobabel and Frederick " of Copenhagen . I base my opinion on Findel , who , in treating of Freemasonry in Denmark , says , that it was introduced into that country in 1743 by a Baron G . O . Munich , who founded a Lodge , which on June 13 , 1745 , took the name of St . Martin . This , however , he says was not a regularly constituted Lodge , and he thinks that it was through lack of the necessary
legalisation that three brethren separated themselves from it in its first Masonic year , and erecte •a new Lodge , which they named " Z' > ro . babel , " Prof . G . Nielsen , ecclesiastical counsellor , being chosen chairman , May 26 , 1744 . After varions failures , Findel tell us , " At length , in Oct . 1745 , a proper warrant was drawn up by Bro . Lord Cransionn " and " this day " —which , however , is not stated— " has ever since
been kept as the anniversary of the foundation of the Lodge . We next learn that " in the year 1749 , the Lodge ' St . Martin ' received its constitution from the then Grand Master , L' » rd Byron , " and that " both Lodges conducted their work amicably together , from 1765 , in a common room at Bro . Marshall's , until they united into one Lodge , under the name of " Zorobabel of the North Star . " Until Nov . 11 ,
1778 , they conducted their work in the German language , but as the number of brethren increased , they felt the necessity of having a place where they could work in the Dani- < b language . Nov . IS of that same year an especial Lodge was opened , nnder tho appellation of ' Frederick of the Crowned Hope' for the German language . " Passing over the intermediate period , as containing nothing of
moment to tbe object I have in view , I find that the Into King of Denmark , who ascended the throne in 1848 , was exceedingly zealoi s in the cause of Freemasonry , and that the present fl mrishing conclition is due to his exertions on its behalf . He , says Findel , •' intr > du < -ed the Zinnendorf ( Swedish ) Rite ( its solemn inauguration took place Jan . 6 , 1855 ) , and promoted the union of the two Copenhagen
Lodges into OUH , under the name of " Z wbabel and FreiWi ^ k of the Crowned Hope . " This I trow is the " Z nobibel and Frederick , " which I have given above , and which will be found iu Van Dalen ' s Kalender fiir Freimaurer . I have marked other Lodges which I am more or less well
assured still exist , but under the banners of other and independent Grand Lodges . Of these I will , with your kind permission , write later . Fraternally yours , " Q . "
Old Lodges.
OLD LODGES .
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —The records of the daft afford ample materials for the compilation of a work which might fittingly be entitled the " Vicissitudes of Lodges . " For example , the present Caledonian Lodge , No . 131 , possesses a singular history , of which an epitome may be found interesting .
Shortly after the arrival in London ( 1760 ) of the late William Preston ( afterwards P . M . Lodge of Antiquity and author of the " Illustrations of Masonry " ) , a number of brethren from Edinburgh resolved to institute a Freemasons' Lodge in London under sanction of a constitution from Scotland , bnt not having succeeded in their application , they were recommended by the Grand Lodge at
Edinburgh to tho Antient Grand Lodge in London , who immediately granted them a dispensation to form a Lodge , and to make Masons . They accordingly met at the White Hart ; in the Strand , and Preston was the second person initiated under that dispensation . The Ledge was soon after regularly constituted by the officers of the Antient Grand Lodge in person . Having increased considerably
m numbers , it was found necessary to remove to the Horn Tavern , in Fleet Street , where it continued some time , till , that house being nn . able to furnish proper accommodation , it was removed to Scot ' s Hall , Blackfiiars . Here it continued to flourish about two years , when the decayed state of that building obli ged them to remove to the Half Moon Tavern , Cheapside , where it continued to meet for a considers , ble time .
At length Preston , and some other of the members having joined a Lodge under the regular English Constitution , at the Talbot Inn , in the Strand , they prevailed on the rest of the Lodge at the Half Moon Tavern to petition for a conatifcutiou . Lord Blaney , afc that time Grand Master , readily acquiesced with the desire of the brethren ,
and the Lodge was soon after constituted a second time , in ample form , by the name of the Caledonian Lodge . This Lodge was numbered 325 in 1764 ; 263 in 1770 ; 211 in 1781 ; 180 in 1792 } 218 at tbe Union ,- 156 in 1832 ,- and 134 afc the last closing np of numbers in 1863 . Its present description being the Caledonian Lodge , Leadenhall Street , London . Yours fraternall y , R . F . GOULD .
Strong Man Lodge.
STRONG MAN LODGE .
To the Editor of THE FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . _ DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —Y . ur correspondent , " H . J . D ., " in pah * lishing tbe Warrant of Confirmation under which this Lorlgo is working , supplies further evidence under the seal of Grand Lodge , in favour of the theory which your Reviewer has so consistently main , tained .
The place of the Lodge on all lists prior to 1740 is fixed at 110 , which nnmbHr , from 1734 to 1739 , was filled by ihe Lod-ie then meet . ing at the " Ship Coffee House , " r \ v . •the Hermitage Bridge , with a Constitution dated at February 2 nd , 17 B | . This renders it impos * sible for the Lodge to have been warranted in 1734 , as recited in the Warrant .
The official document , moreover , contains a farther misstatement , viz ., that ; th « Warrant was issued to enable certain brethren to njeet at the " Ship Coffee Honse i" the first place of meeting of t ' hs