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Masonic Reception Of The British Association At York.
The warrant for the Moriah Lodge was first issued to brethren of the 1 st Regiment of Yorkshire Militia at Sheffield , and was afterwards removed to York , where it met at the ltostolrie named in the advertisement . Ifc was under tlio authority of tho Athol Grand Lodge , tho Seceders , in 1738 , from the Grand Lodge of England . Tho Apollo , as Dr . Boll has told you , was nnder tho authority of the
Grand Lodge of England , Stapilton was Grand Master of the Grand Lodge at York . Tims we havo three Lodges under three different constitutions celebrating St . John's Day at York in 1775 . From time to time tho files of tho York papers of last century contain notices of the Freemasons sufficient in fact for tbe outline of a history of Masonry in this city did not other records exist . The
importance of examination of old files in other counties whero Lodge archives are not to be found should not be overlooked . I had hoped to have seen bore to-night my friends and co-stndents , Bros . R . F . Gould and W . J . Hughan , the former our greatest Masouic statistician , and both of whose published works are of inestimable value to the Masonic investigator . Ib is satisfactory to know thafc those brethren are now engaged iu the production of a uew history of
Masonry , which will embody all tho latest discoveries . Brethren , we have been delighted to have had tbe opportunity of greeting you in open Lodge , and of extending to you our hospitality ; and on behalf of tho Masons of York , I may assure you thafc if you have experienced as much pleasure from your visit as we have done in your reception , our pains will nofc have been in vain . For ourselves , we shall ever remember with gratification onr Masonic gathering at York in 1881 .
The Rt . Hon . the Earl of Zetland R . W . Prov . Grand Master North and East Yorkshire , upon the invitation of the Kingston Lodge , 1010 , will hold the annual meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge at Hull , on Wednesday , 5 th October . The R . W . the Mayor of Hull has kindly consented
to the meeting being held in the Town Hall . Prov . Grand Lodge and the brethren will go in procession to Holy Trinity Church , where a sermon will be preached by the Hon . and Rev . the Dean of York , Grand Chaplain of England . The banquet will be held at the Public Rooms .
Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
All Letters must bear the name ani address of the Writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith . We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Correspondents . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications .
LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR Si HAND BROTHER , —One of " MARS ' S" suggestions in his letter of the 30 th ulfc . is , I think , an excellent one . He asks if some plan could not be devised by which , while a majority of our Lodges of Instrnction were sot apart for elementary coaching , a minority were
reserved for those who are ambitions of obtaining a degree of knowledge somewhat above the average . This mighfc very easily bo done . As he points out there are some 110 of these Lodges in the Metropolitan District . There are several cases in which two or even more Lodges meet in the same house , while in most neighbourhoods the
places of meeting are all easily accessible , any one , taken at hazard , not being more difficult to get at than any other similarly selected . If some , then , were promoted ( say ) to the rank of Master Masons ' Lodges of Instruction , as is the Emulation Lodge of Improvement , a very considerable improvement on the present system would be effected at a very trifling expense in the way of change .
lam , Faithfully and fraternally , MASTER MASON
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AKD BROTHER , —I could have wished to have seen a proof of my letter in your issue of the 27 th ultimo , before its insertion . Although tho substance of the letter would have been the same , I shottld have made certain alterations which might have rendered my meaning perhaps a little clearer ; for instance , line 24
" Superior Schools or Lodges of Improvement , where the more hidden mysteries could bo taught . " Again , 25 and 2 G , and " duo credit should be given to those who are willing gratuitousl y to impart the superior knowledge they possess , " again , in line 50 , tho words " tho widow or" should have been left out , but I trust yonr readers will be able to understand the gist of tho Fcvoral points of my letter . I have
read with great interest Bro . " Mars second letter , ho still forgets they are simply Lodges of Instruction and nothing more , that new and young members are constantly coming in , and that they especially are the class for whom the instruction is intended . The lectures aud the different sections aro meant to , ancl do in a great
measure , explain the meaning of onr different ceremonies , and those , if attentively listened to , will afford the necessary instruction as to tho fundamental principles , objects of research , and desired end of our ancient and highly honourable Order . Anything beyond this requires that which 1 hope this controversy will aid iu obtaining ,
Correspondence.
superior Schools or Lodges , same as ordinary schools , where the students are divided into different classes and taught by different masters in accordance with the extent of their attainments , and then complete their education—if it ever is completed—either at one of the universities , with private tutors , or by self imposed
studies in after life . At Lodges of Instruction the groundwork is laid , whence by careful study further improvement in onr ritual can . be acquired , of course all the easier under superior guidance . I consider myself fortunate iu having been under the ablo preceptorsliip of Brother Cottebrune , who does not content himself with the
mere verbiage and other essential parts of our ritual , but is suffi . ciently master of the subject to , and does , explain the why and the wherefore , for as yonr readers are perfectly aware , there is a general connection in our whole system , and its several parts are dependent one upon the other .
I remain , Yours fraternally , C . J . PERCEVAL August 29 th 1881 .
BRO . PERCEVAL'S AMENDMENT . To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —Bro . Perceval must be gratified at the result of his first attempt to dispense with the confirms-Awm by Grand Lodge of its approval of grants over . £ 50 , to this extent , at least , thafc though he did nofc succeed in carrying his point , he re . ceived so large a measure of support . I trust , under the circum ,
stances , he will , sooner or latei * . renew his attempt , for I am sure that the more the matter is considered , the more apparent will ifc be to the Craft that when a considerable sum has been recommended and approved , it shonld be paid over without further delay . I think with " L . E .-R . " that we cannot do better than leave the chief conduct of these matters to the Lodge of Benevolence , whose members , as he
very truly says , have so much " wisdom , experience , and discretion . " If we cannot trust them to fulfil the responsibilities entrusted to them , without requiring from Grand Lodge a double approval of their recommendations in certain cases , then it seems to me the Lodge of Benevolence is not properly constitnted , and should in some way or
other be strengthened . However , 1 fancy mosfc brethren think the fault to which the delays complained of are attributable lies with , fche Constitutions , which exact more caution than is necessary , rather than with the Lodge of Benevolence , for a too lax administration of the Fund . Fraternally yours , E
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . 11 Bridge-street , Westminster , S . W . 8 th September 1881 . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —Were I to say I was not disappointed afc the result of yesterday ' s division on my amendment to Bro . Nunn ' a motion , ifc would be untrue ; for I am more , —I am dissatisfied with the
result of the count , as given by the tellers . So satisfied was I thafc I had a considerable majority—say about one and half to one—when the brethren had divided , that I sat down perfectly content , and was astounded when I heard the numbers given out . Though defeated in my first attempt , I shall most certainly not drop the matter , but try again . Afc the next Grand Lodge I shall bring forward a
resolntion— " Thafc in all cases where a division is called for , there shall be a count out in a manner somewhat similar to that practised in the House of Commons , and that two tellers shall be ohoson from either side . " The method adopted yesterday was most unsatisfactory and impracticable ; whereas , to count correctly , there should have been two
tellers for each side , chosen , from fche body of the Lodge ; not two only , and those from one side . I do nofc doubt for one moment the endeavour to make a correct count , but at the same time I very much question the accuracy of the return , and shall , in the meantime , consult with my friends as to the proper course to pursue in December next . Yours fraternally , C . J . PERCEVAL .
Lodge Work And Lodges Of Instruction.
LODGE WORK AND LODGES OF INSTRUCTION .
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —There is only one passage in Bro . * ALDERMAN ' S " letter of lasfc week , to which I think exception can bo taken . Every one recognises that our present Lodges of Instruction wero " established for the especial purpose of preparing and perfecting brethren in the necessary work of regnlar Lodges ; " bufc I cannot
bring myself to admit that " these Institutions must remain as they are , or their usefulness is gone . " I have said already that a knowledge of our ceremonial can only be acquired by " frequent" repetition ; bat I clo not go so far as to assert that the repetition must . be " constant . " On the contrary , I believe thafc an occasional lecture , in which the more difficult passages or references were exp lained , whilo it mnsfc afford some relief from the monofconons routine of
repetition , would likewise at the same time , and to a very appreciable extent , facilitate the acquisition of the requisite knowledge . But I shall doubtless make my meaning clearer if I illustrate it > . will select for my purpose tbe famous Forty-seventh proposition ol the first Book of Euclid . In tho ordinary course of things a certain youth at school has this set him as a task , and he is given to understand thafc he must learn ifc so perfectly as to be able either to repeat it to the Master or write it out from memory . Well , he succeeds m
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Masonic Reception Of The British Association At York.
The warrant for the Moriah Lodge was first issued to brethren of the 1 st Regiment of Yorkshire Militia at Sheffield , and was afterwards removed to York , where it met at the ltostolrie named in the advertisement . Ifc was under tlio authority of tho Athol Grand Lodge , tho Seceders , in 1738 , from the Grand Lodge of England . Tho Apollo , as Dr . Boll has told you , was nnder tho authority of the
Grand Lodge of England , Stapilton was Grand Master of the Grand Lodge at York . Tims we havo three Lodges under three different constitutions celebrating St . John's Day at York in 1775 . From time to time tho files of tho York papers of last century contain notices of the Freemasons sufficient in fact for tbe outline of a history of Masonry in this city did not other records exist . The
importance of examination of old files in other counties whero Lodge archives are not to be found should not be overlooked . I had hoped to have seen bore to-night my friends and co-stndents , Bros . R . F . Gould and W . J . Hughan , the former our greatest Masouic statistician , and both of whose published works are of inestimable value to the Masonic investigator . Ib is satisfactory to know thafc those brethren are now engaged iu the production of a uew history of
Masonry , which will embody all tho latest discoveries . Brethren , we have been delighted to have had tbe opportunity of greeting you in open Lodge , and of extending to you our hospitality ; and on behalf of tho Masons of York , I may assure you thafc if you have experienced as much pleasure from your visit as we have done in your reception , our pains will nofc have been in vain . For ourselves , we shall ever remember with gratification onr Masonic gathering at York in 1881 .
The Rt . Hon . the Earl of Zetland R . W . Prov . Grand Master North and East Yorkshire , upon the invitation of the Kingston Lodge , 1010 , will hold the annual meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge at Hull , on Wednesday , 5 th October . The R . W . the Mayor of Hull has kindly consented
to the meeting being held in the Town Hall . Prov . Grand Lodge and the brethren will go in procession to Holy Trinity Church , where a sermon will be preached by the Hon . and Rev . the Dean of York , Grand Chaplain of England . The banquet will be held at the Public Rooms .
Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
All Letters must bear the name ani address of the Writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith . We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Correspondents . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications .
LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR Si HAND BROTHER , —One of " MARS ' S" suggestions in his letter of the 30 th ulfc . is , I think , an excellent one . He asks if some plan could not be devised by which , while a majority of our Lodges of Instrnction were sot apart for elementary coaching , a minority were
reserved for those who are ambitions of obtaining a degree of knowledge somewhat above the average . This mighfc very easily bo done . As he points out there are some 110 of these Lodges in the Metropolitan District . There are several cases in which two or even more Lodges meet in the same house , while in most neighbourhoods the
places of meeting are all easily accessible , any one , taken at hazard , not being more difficult to get at than any other similarly selected . If some , then , were promoted ( say ) to the rank of Master Masons ' Lodges of Instruction , as is the Emulation Lodge of Improvement , a very considerable improvement on the present system would be effected at a very trifling expense in the way of change .
lam , Faithfully and fraternally , MASTER MASON
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AKD BROTHER , —I could have wished to have seen a proof of my letter in your issue of the 27 th ultimo , before its insertion . Although tho substance of the letter would have been the same , I shottld have made certain alterations which might have rendered my meaning perhaps a little clearer ; for instance , line 24
" Superior Schools or Lodges of Improvement , where the more hidden mysteries could bo taught . " Again , 25 and 2 G , and " duo credit should be given to those who are willing gratuitousl y to impart the superior knowledge they possess , " again , in line 50 , tho words " tho widow or" should have been left out , but I trust yonr readers will be able to understand the gist of tho Fcvoral points of my letter . I have
read with great interest Bro . " Mars second letter , ho still forgets they are simply Lodges of Instruction and nothing more , that new and young members are constantly coming in , and that they especially are the class for whom the instruction is intended . The lectures aud the different sections aro meant to , ancl do in a great
measure , explain the meaning of onr different ceremonies , and those , if attentively listened to , will afford the necessary instruction as to tho fundamental principles , objects of research , and desired end of our ancient and highly honourable Order . Anything beyond this requires that which 1 hope this controversy will aid iu obtaining ,
Correspondence.
superior Schools or Lodges , same as ordinary schools , where the students are divided into different classes and taught by different masters in accordance with the extent of their attainments , and then complete their education—if it ever is completed—either at one of the universities , with private tutors , or by self imposed
studies in after life . At Lodges of Instruction the groundwork is laid , whence by careful study further improvement in onr ritual can . be acquired , of course all the easier under superior guidance . I consider myself fortunate iu having been under the ablo preceptorsliip of Brother Cottebrune , who does not content himself with the
mere verbiage and other essential parts of our ritual , but is suffi . ciently master of the subject to , and does , explain the why and the wherefore , for as yonr readers are perfectly aware , there is a general connection in our whole system , and its several parts are dependent one upon the other .
I remain , Yours fraternally , C . J . PERCEVAL August 29 th 1881 .
BRO . PERCEVAL'S AMENDMENT . To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —Bro . Perceval must be gratified at the result of his first attempt to dispense with the confirms-Awm by Grand Lodge of its approval of grants over . £ 50 , to this extent , at least , thafc though he did nofc succeed in carrying his point , he re . ceived so large a measure of support . I trust , under the circum ,
stances , he will , sooner or latei * . renew his attempt , for I am sure that the more the matter is considered , the more apparent will ifc be to the Craft that when a considerable sum has been recommended and approved , it shonld be paid over without further delay . I think with " L . E .-R . " that we cannot do better than leave the chief conduct of these matters to the Lodge of Benevolence , whose members , as he
very truly says , have so much " wisdom , experience , and discretion . " If we cannot trust them to fulfil the responsibilities entrusted to them , without requiring from Grand Lodge a double approval of their recommendations in certain cases , then it seems to me the Lodge of Benevolence is not properly constitnted , and should in some way or
other be strengthened . However , 1 fancy mosfc brethren think the fault to which the delays complained of are attributable lies with , fche Constitutions , which exact more caution than is necessary , rather than with the Lodge of Benevolence , for a too lax administration of the Fund . Fraternally yours , E
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . 11 Bridge-street , Westminster , S . W . 8 th September 1881 . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —Were I to say I was not disappointed afc the result of yesterday ' s division on my amendment to Bro . Nunn ' a motion , ifc would be untrue ; for I am more , —I am dissatisfied with the
result of the count , as given by the tellers . So satisfied was I thafc I had a considerable majority—say about one and half to one—when the brethren had divided , that I sat down perfectly content , and was astounded when I heard the numbers given out . Though defeated in my first attempt , I shall most certainly not drop the matter , but try again . Afc the next Grand Lodge I shall bring forward a
resolntion— " Thafc in all cases where a division is called for , there shall be a count out in a manner somewhat similar to that practised in the House of Commons , and that two tellers shall be ohoson from either side . " The method adopted yesterday was most unsatisfactory and impracticable ; whereas , to count correctly , there should have been two
tellers for each side , chosen , from fche body of the Lodge ; not two only , and those from one side . I do nofc doubt for one moment the endeavour to make a correct count , but at the same time I very much question the accuracy of the return , and shall , in the meantime , consult with my friends as to the proper course to pursue in December next . Yours fraternally , C . J . PERCEVAL .
Lodge Work And Lodges Of Instruction.
LODGE WORK AND LODGES OF INSTRUCTION .
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —There is only one passage in Bro . * ALDERMAN ' S " letter of lasfc week , to which I think exception can bo taken . Every one recognises that our present Lodges of Instruction wero " established for the especial purpose of preparing and perfecting brethren in the necessary work of regnlar Lodges ; " bufc I cannot
bring myself to admit that " these Institutions must remain as they are , or their usefulness is gone . " I have said already that a knowledge of our ceremonial can only be acquired by " frequent" repetition ; bat I clo not go so far as to assert that the repetition must . be " constant . " On the contrary , I believe thafc an occasional lecture , in which the more difficult passages or references were exp lained , whilo it mnsfc afford some relief from the monofconons routine of
repetition , would likewise at the same time , and to a very appreciable extent , facilitate the acquisition of the requisite knowledge . But I shall doubtless make my meaning clearer if I illustrate it > . will select for my purpose tbe famous Forty-seventh proposition ol the first Book of Euclid . In tho ordinary course of things a certain youth at school has this set him as a task , and he is given to understand thafc he must learn ifc so perfectly as to be able either to repeat it to the Master or write it out from memory . Well , he succeeds m