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The Late Masonic Trial.
opened afresh , but it is better a single Lodge shonld be put to some shamo than that tho interests of tho whole Graft shonld suffer . I remain , Truly and faithfully yours , A LOOKER-ON .
[ Out * correspondent , who takes a deep interest in all that relates to Freemasonry , has assured us personally that he has written tlie above letter in no spirit of animosity to Bro . Trevor . Bro . Trevor , he points ont ,
has done good service to the Craft , and he suggests thero is no doubt that , whatever the upshot of the unfortunate squabble may be , the brethren chiefly concerned have shown no other care than to promote the
welfare of Freemasonry—excepting , of course , in the particular matter which has led to this difference . " A LOOKEK -O . V " expresses his belief that his letter may seem
somewhat ungracious , but he thinks it would be far better if his brethren sympathised with Bro . Trevor after rather than before inquiry . —En . F . C ]
The Un-Masonic Trial.
THE UN-MASONIC TRIAL .
BRO . VOIGT venns BROS . CARR , TREVOR AND LAKING . To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —I havo only this afternoon seen your article on " Tho Sacredness of the Ballot , " and the letters from "SI'ONTE SUA , " P . M . Bro . B . L . Wells , and Bro . Laking , in your
issues of 21 st August , 28 th August , and 4 th September respectively . I am glad you recognise Bro . Wells' letter as a ' * ' very manly and straightforward one , " for his very clear and explicit statement , sup . ported by Bro . Laking ' s brief but pointed official communication , leaves me , happily , but little to add concerning the matter under dis . oussion .
As , however , after accepting Bro . Wells' lucid explanation , whioh seems to have satisfied you that the plaintiff in the above action was not " as free from blame as ho seemed to be on reading the early ver sion of the circumstances , " you have made an unfavourable personal allusion to me , I ask the favour of a brief word in reply .
When I reflect that throughout these unpleasant proceedings I received tho hearty support of the members of Lodge Alexandra , and that our conjoint act in upholding the honour of our sublime system of MORALITY was confirmed by the highest Masonic authority of the Province , I feel that I am undeserving of your strictures , which
have been doubtless founded on a misapprehension , or in ignorance of the real facts of tho case . But whatever opinions you may entertain , I cannot think you wish to uphold tho plaintiff iu bringing this action , or to say that I deserve to be loft to pay out of my own pocket the very heavy expenses ( £ 150 at least ) which my defence of it has put mo to !
Yours faithfully and fraternall y , TUDOR TREVOR P . M ., P . Z ., & c . & c 120 Highgato , Kendal , 8 th September 1 KS 0 .
A Begging Mason.
A BEGGING MASON .
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTIIKII , —I take this opportunity of warning tho almoners of Lodges and other members of the Craft against one F . T , of " Loyal Victoria " Lodge , No . 557 , Callington , Cornwall , who by misrepresentation obtained money from me . He was in the
neighbourhood of Havaut on Friday , 3 rd Sept ., but I do nofc know whether he went West towards Southampton , North towards Guildford , or East towards Brighton . He is about forty-five years of ago , 5 ffc . Tin . in height , dark complexion , with black whiskers , beard and moustache ,
and is dressed like a mechanic . Ho carries a basket , and states he is a plumber and painter . His certificate is dated about 20 years back , and has ono or two endorsements on it . It is much tho worse for wear .
Yours fraternall y . SECRETARY 804 . Havant , 8 th September 1880 .
An Excursion To The Provinces.
AN EXCURSION TO THE PROVINCES .
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —An excursion to the Midlands is so rare a pleasure with me , that I trust you will find space for a short letter recounting the many agreeable reminiscences of my three days' trip . A Mason among Masons natnrally finds himself at home , and it is worth the while of any brother who may have been eking out his existence in the "big village" for the last twelve
months to make the shortest possible cut into tho heart of England in order to learn how thoroughly well onr fellow-countrymen in those parts fare . Before I started , I had visions of the most complete enjoyment imaginable , but the reality far exceeded the most glowing picture it was in my power to draw . Birmingham ancl its neighbourhood are presumably given up to the mauufacfcu r c of hardware , but tho worthy inhabitants arc not su engrossed ii their birdness VH to
An Excursion To The Provinces.
bo unable to devote some time to the reception of their friends . M y journey was undertaken ostensibly for the purpose of being present at the installation meeting of the St . James's Lodge , No . 482 , of Handsworth , and I can honestly say I never so thoroughly enjoyed myself . The Lodge is well circumstanced in respect of quarters , and the brethren are a genial and united body . Considering , indeed , that
we read so much aboufc London Lodges and their doings , and so little about Country Lodges , it is just as well , perhaps , I should give some of my slight experience . Of the interior working of the Lodge I need say very little : —it was perfect . But the Lodge quarters , they are situated at the Handsworth Commercial Schools , and more commodious or convenient premises for the purposes of Freemasonry ifc
has rarely been my lot to visit . The Lodge , too , has its own paraphernalia , that is , the requisite utensils and implements for an unsophisticated dinner as well as for a rbcherche banquet . It has , too , its own cook , not an elaborate-looking personage of the stereotyped character with an elaborate lancer-looking chapeau and dainty white apparel
but a buxom and comely Matron , who gave one the idea she must have been engaged all her life in the preparation of good dinners , and whose instructions were attended to by a bevy of neat lasses , who were as deeply interested as herself in the success of their joint efforts . In short , what with the kindness of my brethren and the admirable dishes of their genial servants , I had some difficulty in tearing myself
away . Some of your readers may , perhaps , be disposed to consider my letter as an impertinence , as though the Handsworth Lodge conld ever be otherwise than genial and hospitable , or as if ifc did not know how important a parfc creature comforts play in this life . Others may think I am writing effusively , as though neither the
brethren of the St . James s Lodge , Handsworth , nor I had had any previous ideas aboufc comfort . But I think it would be far jollier for us all , if we occasionally interchanged experiences . In the Masonio season your columns tells us with painful iteration how this , that , or the other Lodge fared sumptuously at some hotel or tavern , about
which but few people care , but wo hear very little aboufc the Lodge which has its own domestics and provides its own banquets . In this respect the brethren of Handsworth set us an example , and hence this letter of mine , which records an experience that I trust others among your readers may have the opportunity of appreciating . Fraternally yonrs , AliPHA .
Committee Meeting Of The Boys' School.
COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BOYS' SCHOOL .
THE General Committee of tho Royal Masonic Institution for Boys held their monthly meeting at Freemasons' Hall , last Saturday . Tho brethren who attended were Richard Tyrrell , S . Rawson , Raynbam W . Stewart , W . F . C . Moutrie , Rev . Richard Morris , S . Rosenthal , Thomas Meggy , A . J . Duff-Filer , and Frederick Binckes Secretary . The business consisted in placing ono candidate on the
April list , granting an outfit of £ 5 to a lato pupil of the Institution , and withdrawing one candidate ( No . 34 ) from tho October lisfc . When this business was completed , an indemnity against personal liability was voted to tho Trustees of tbe Institution , in an action brought by Bro . S . B . Wilson in the long standing dispute respecting
his charges in connection with tho new buildings afc the School . On the motion of Bro . Raynbam Stewart , seconded by Bro . Moutrio , a subscription list was opened for obtaining a portrait of Miss Hall , Matron of the Institution , to be hung at the School , at Wood Green . This closed the business of the meeting .
Committee Meeting Of The Benevolent Institution.
COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
rpHE monthly meeting of the Committee of the Royal Masonic -L Benevolent Institution was held on Wednesday , at Freemasons ' Hall . There were present Bros . Lieufc .-Col . Creaton Grand Treasurer ( in the chair ) , Dr . Jabez Hogg , J . M . Case , S . Rawson , James Brett , C . A . Cottebrune , C . G . Dilley , Raynbam W . Stewart , W . Hilton , C . J . Perceval , John Newton , and James Terry Secretary . Bro . Terry
reported the death of one annuitant . Three candidates wero passed , and placed on the lisfc for next election . Bro . Terry produced tho guarantee of tho collector , Bro . John Mason ; and Bro . Raynbam Stewart reported that certain repairs wero required at the Institution at Croydon . On the motion of Bro . J . M . Case , tho matter was referred to the Building Committee , and the brethren then adjourned ,
Perpetual Jurisdiction.
PERPETUAL JURISDICTION .
FKOM THE VOICE OF M ASONRY AND FAMILY MAGAZINE . "PERPETUAL Jurisdiction is one of the wretched theories of I- jurisprudence that have crept into the Fraternity by some shortsighted and narrow-minded policy of the would-be law-makers of Masonry . In tho first place ifc is one thafc is most unfair and that too frequently dees great injusice to the applicants . Mr . Wilson applies
to Lodge Omega , at Gravcnhurst , for initiation ; unfortunately , in said Lodge there is a pig-headed member , Bro . Snarler , who has contracted a dislike to young Mr . W ., because ho is a temperance orator , or a Campbellite , or a high-toned ward politician . At all events Mr . Wilson is tho antithesis of Bro . Snarler , who detests all
" new fanglcd notions , " and consequently blackballs him . Such things occur every day , and every Mason knows snch to be tho case . Masons are but mon , and too often allow their passions and bigotry to sway their better judgment , and thus , at times , " good material " is rejected . New , hero comes the question : Is this good , bufc rejected material , to be for ever left amongst tho rubbish of the Temple because
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The Late Masonic Trial.
opened afresh , but it is better a single Lodge shonld be put to some shamo than that tho interests of tho whole Graft shonld suffer . I remain , Truly and faithfully yours , A LOOKER-ON .
[ Out * correspondent , who takes a deep interest in all that relates to Freemasonry , has assured us personally that he has written tlie above letter in no spirit of animosity to Bro . Trevor . Bro . Trevor , he points ont ,
has done good service to the Craft , and he suggests thero is no doubt that , whatever the upshot of the unfortunate squabble may be , the brethren chiefly concerned have shown no other care than to promote the
welfare of Freemasonry—excepting , of course , in the particular matter which has led to this difference . " A LOOKEK -O . V " expresses his belief that his letter may seem
somewhat ungracious , but he thinks it would be far better if his brethren sympathised with Bro . Trevor after rather than before inquiry . —En . F . C ]
The Un-Masonic Trial.
THE UN-MASONIC TRIAL .
BRO . VOIGT venns BROS . CARR , TREVOR AND LAKING . To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —I havo only this afternoon seen your article on " Tho Sacredness of the Ballot , " and the letters from "SI'ONTE SUA , " P . M . Bro . B . L . Wells , and Bro . Laking , in your
issues of 21 st August , 28 th August , and 4 th September respectively . I am glad you recognise Bro . Wells' letter as a ' * ' very manly and straightforward one , " for his very clear and explicit statement , sup . ported by Bro . Laking ' s brief but pointed official communication , leaves me , happily , but little to add concerning the matter under dis . oussion .
As , however , after accepting Bro . Wells' lucid explanation , whioh seems to have satisfied you that the plaintiff in the above action was not " as free from blame as ho seemed to be on reading the early ver sion of the circumstances , " you have made an unfavourable personal allusion to me , I ask the favour of a brief word in reply .
When I reflect that throughout these unpleasant proceedings I received tho hearty support of the members of Lodge Alexandra , and that our conjoint act in upholding the honour of our sublime system of MORALITY was confirmed by the highest Masonic authority of the Province , I feel that I am undeserving of your strictures , which
have been doubtless founded on a misapprehension , or in ignorance of the real facts of tho case . But whatever opinions you may entertain , I cannot think you wish to uphold tho plaintiff iu bringing this action , or to say that I deserve to be loft to pay out of my own pocket the very heavy expenses ( £ 150 at least ) which my defence of it has put mo to !
Yours faithfully and fraternall y , TUDOR TREVOR P . M ., P . Z ., & c . & c 120 Highgato , Kendal , 8 th September 1 KS 0 .
A Begging Mason.
A BEGGING MASON .
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTIIKII , —I take this opportunity of warning tho almoners of Lodges and other members of the Craft against one F . T , of " Loyal Victoria " Lodge , No . 557 , Callington , Cornwall , who by misrepresentation obtained money from me . He was in the
neighbourhood of Havaut on Friday , 3 rd Sept ., but I do nofc know whether he went West towards Southampton , North towards Guildford , or East towards Brighton . He is about forty-five years of ago , 5 ffc . Tin . in height , dark complexion , with black whiskers , beard and moustache ,
and is dressed like a mechanic . Ho carries a basket , and states he is a plumber and painter . His certificate is dated about 20 years back , and has ono or two endorsements on it . It is much tho worse for wear .
Yours fraternall y . SECRETARY 804 . Havant , 8 th September 1880 .
An Excursion To The Provinces.
AN EXCURSION TO THE PROVINCES .
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —An excursion to the Midlands is so rare a pleasure with me , that I trust you will find space for a short letter recounting the many agreeable reminiscences of my three days' trip . A Mason among Masons natnrally finds himself at home , and it is worth the while of any brother who may have been eking out his existence in the "big village" for the last twelve
months to make the shortest possible cut into tho heart of England in order to learn how thoroughly well onr fellow-countrymen in those parts fare . Before I started , I had visions of the most complete enjoyment imaginable , but the reality far exceeded the most glowing picture it was in my power to draw . Birmingham ancl its neighbourhood are presumably given up to the mauufacfcu r c of hardware , but tho worthy inhabitants arc not su engrossed ii their birdness VH to
An Excursion To The Provinces.
bo unable to devote some time to the reception of their friends . M y journey was undertaken ostensibly for the purpose of being present at the installation meeting of the St . James's Lodge , No . 482 , of Handsworth , and I can honestly say I never so thoroughly enjoyed myself . The Lodge is well circumstanced in respect of quarters , and the brethren are a genial and united body . Considering , indeed , that
we read so much aboufc London Lodges and their doings , and so little about Country Lodges , it is just as well , perhaps , I should give some of my slight experience . Of the interior working of the Lodge I need say very little : —it was perfect . But the Lodge quarters , they are situated at the Handsworth Commercial Schools , and more commodious or convenient premises for the purposes of Freemasonry ifc
has rarely been my lot to visit . The Lodge , too , has its own paraphernalia , that is , the requisite utensils and implements for an unsophisticated dinner as well as for a rbcherche banquet . It has , too , its own cook , not an elaborate-looking personage of the stereotyped character with an elaborate lancer-looking chapeau and dainty white apparel
but a buxom and comely Matron , who gave one the idea she must have been engaged all her life in the preparation of good dinners , and whose instructions were attended to by a bevy of neat lasses , who were as deeply interested as herself in the success of their joint efforts . In short , what with the kindness of my brethren and the admirable dishes of their genial servants , I had some difficulty in tearing myself
away . Some of your readers may , perhaps , be disposed to consider my letter as an impertinence , as though the Handsworth Lodge conld ever be otherwise than genial and hospitable , or as if ifc did not know how important a parfc creature comforts play in this life . Others may think I am writing effusively , as though neither the
brethren of the St . James s Lodge , Handsworth , nor I had had any previous ideas aboufc comfort . But I think it would be far jollier for us all , if we occasionally interchanged experiences . In the Masonio season your columns tells us with painful iteration how this , that , or the other Lodge fared sumptuously at some hotel or tavern , about
which but few people care , but wo hear very little aboufc the Lodge which has its own domestics and provides its own banquets . In this respect the brethren of Handsworth set us an example , and hence this letter of mine , which records an experience that I trust others among your readers may have the opportunity of appreciating . Fraternally yonrs , AliPHA .
Committee Meeting Of The Boys' School.
COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BOYS' SCHOOL .
THE General Committee of tho Royal Masonic Institution for Boys held their monthly meeting at Freemasons' Hall , last Saturday . Tho brethren who attended were Richard Tyrrell , S . Rawson , Raynbam W . Stewart , W . F . C . Moutrie , Rev . Richard Morris , S . Rosenthal , Thomas Meggy , A . J . Duff-Filer , and Frederick Binckes Secretary . The business consisted in placing ono candidate on the
April list , granting an outfit of £ 5 to a lato pupil of the Institution , and withdrawing one candidate ( No . 34 ) from tho October lisfc . When this business was completed , an indemnity against personal liability was voted to tho Trustees of tbe Institution , in an action brought by Bro . S . B . Wilson in the long standing dispute respecting
his charges in connection with tho new buildings afc the School . On the motion of Bro . Raynbam Stewart , seconded by Bro . Moutrio , a subscription list was opened for obtaining a portrait of Miss Hall , Matron of the Institution , to be hung at the School , at Wood Green . This closed the business of the meeting .
Committee Meeting Of The Benevolent Institution.
COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
rpHE monthly meeting of the Committee of the Royal Masonic -L Benevolent Institution was held on Wednesday , at Freemasons ' Hall . There were present Bros . Lieufc .-Col . Creaton Grand Treasurer ( in the chair ) , Dr . Jabez Hogg , J . M . Case , S . Rawson , James Brett , C . A . Cottebrune , C . G . Dilley , Raynbam W . Stewart , W . Hilton , C . J . Perceval , John Newton , and James Terry Secretary . Bro . Terry
reported the death of one annuitant . Three candidates wero passed , and placed on the lisfc for next election . Bro . Terry produced tho guarantee of tho collector , Bro . John Mason ; and Bro . Raynbam Stewart reported that certain repairs wero required at the Institution at Croydon . On the motion of Bro . J . M . Case , tho matter was referred to the Building Committee , and the brethren then adjourned ,
Perpetual Jurisdiction.
PERPETUAL JURISDICTION .
FKOM THE VOICE OF M ASONRY AND FAMILY MAGAZINE . "PERPETUAL Jurisdiction is one of the wretched theories of I- jurisprudence that have crept into the Fraternity by some shortsighted and narrow-minded policy of the would-be law-makers of Masonry . In tho first place ifc is one thafc is most unfair and that too frequently dees great injusice to the applicants . Mr . Wilson applies
to Lodge Omega , at Gravcnhurst , for initiation ; unfortunately , in said Lodge there is a pig-headed member , Bro . Snarler , who has contracted a dislike to young Mr . W ., because ho is a temperance orator , or a Campbellite , or a high-toned ward politician . At all events Mr . Wilson is tho antithesis of Bro . Snarler , who detests all
" new fanglcd notions , " and consequently blackballs him . Such things occur every day , and every Mason knows snch to be tho case . Masons are but mon , and too often allow their passions and bigotry to sway their better judgment , and thus , at times , " good material " is rejected . New , hero comes the question : Is this good , bufc rejected material , to be for ever left amongst tho rubbish of the Temple because