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Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Cor respondents . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications . All Letters must bear the name and address of the Writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith .
WHICH IS CORRECT ? To the Editor of THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —I am sorry I was too busy to reply—in time at least for publication in yonr last issuo—to "P . M ., P . Z . ' s " latest sories of questions . As regards tho first of the two , I incline to Preceptor No . 1 , who speaks of tho sun as "the centre of our solar system , " rather than to Preceptor No . 2 , who calls it "aJived body . "
It may be , perhaps , merely a matter of taste , or it may bo a little hypercriticism on my part , but the former certainly appears to me to fit in better with the other parts of the sentence than the latter , besides being , in very truth , more accurate . As regards tho planetary bodies of our solar system , tho sun , in relation to these , may bo described as a "fixed body " but it is not "fixed " in the sense of being
wholly immovable , for it revolves ou its axis within a stated interval of timo . Again , if we speak of the sun as being a fixed body , the earth revolving on its—that is , its own—axis , and Freemasonry being spread over its surface—that is , over the surface of tho latter—it follows , & c . & c . —we have a sentence containing four propositions , the concatenation of which is not apparent . Perhaps I should say
we have three propositions absolute—that is , standing independently of each other—and a deduction which is not logically just , under the circumstances . Or , to explain tho matter more fully , the answer stands really thus . Three propositions absolute : ( 1 ) . The sun is a fixed body ; ( 2 ) . the earth revolves on its axis ; ( 3 ) . Freemasonry is spread over the earth's surface . Therefore , ( 4 ) the sun is always , & c . & c .
On the other hand , if we phrase it somewhat thus : the sun being the centre of the solar systom—this is preferable , I think , to oitr—the earth —a part of thab system—revolving on its own own axis , and Freemasonry being spread over the earth ' s surface , it follows , & c . & c . —we establish a connection between the several parts of the sentence , and the true force of tho deduction is at once apparent .
Next , as betwoen No . 1 , who speaks ot the " distinguishing badge of a Mason , " and No . 2 . who says , " of an E . A . Freemason , " I am for No . l ' s version . ALL Masons alike wear the apron , which , there , fore , as between Masons aud all other men , is tho distinguishing badge of tho former . The aprons of the three degrees are distinguished ono from the other . The E . A . P . wears a plain white
lamb . ikiii apron of certain dimensions , the F . C . the same , with two sky-bine rosettes , the M . M . the same , with lining and edging , an udiiiii"iial rosette ou tho fall or flap , and siiver tassels . 1 he » e several kindi of apron serve to aisiiu ^ ilish the brethren of ttie different degrees one from another , but that which is the badge of dis . iuclion as between us and other men is the apron , which , we are
tuld , is more honourable thun the badgu of itny other order iu existence . E . A . Freemason would de ^ ti oy the universality ol this dio . tinetiou . It is quire legitimate , however , to speak oi an E . A . P . ' s apron iu contradistinction to a F . C . 's or M . M . ' s , and for this reason it is necessary to partienlanso the respective badges of thuse degrees .
1 confess , as regards the third difference , that I like neither of the rival versions . I prefer , however , " remembrance" to '' remains ;" "No trace "—that is , no visible sign ot' what itself no longer exists ; or " remembran c " —that is , no token by which wo might be reminded of him . "Remains" would apply to a material reiic , or something left behind , which hardly fits su well with " trace . " Fraternally yours , "Q . "
To tho Editor of THE FREEMASON s CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BRO ., —Tho correspondence which from time to time has appeared in your valuable journal , upon the above subject , has , I am scire , awakened much interest amongst numbers of the brethren who , like myself , are young iu the craft , but , at the same time , who aro very desirous of becoming something more than Masons merely
m name . In carrying out our beautiful ceremonies , the great aim most decidedly should be to adopt as nearly as possible a pure and simple uniformity iu working , and so far as I fun seo ( us Grand Lodge : •¦ ¦ fins vury indifferent in the mattei ) , the only way to arrive at this etid is by fieely ventilating and interchanging views and ideas upon
the rubject ; and Unit through the Masonic press , the columns ol v . hich— .-jo far as yo . i . jo ;; --, al is concerned—are always open to those who really have in- cause at heart , and who will i ' airiy and dispassionately discuss toe various items which may turn up during such correspondence . It is to be regretted that , of late , things have been viewed in a
light they were never intended to be seen iu , but I trust after what we have read in your last , issue , all is made clear , and that we shall suu the correspondence go on and flourish , until some definite and tangible f ; oud is derived therefrom . In his last letter , onr esteemed Bro . Dr . Bcdolfe states that ho withdraws from the " contest , " an-l , luriher , that he litis '' nothing to
vtiLiiuiutv . » n LU :: J p ' . 'i . 'ic 1 must- ; r ironi h : in , nnd say 1 Hunk Le hoo much to witu . dr . iw , that , is it he eousiuui-s the , interests oi i'reen . as jury ; and tins is , — -the former sentence I have quoted Iroui his letter , m order that , togecher with ur Bros . Q ., Gottheil and Stevens , he will continue this must interesting argument , tor the benefit of t ' io . > e whose Masonic experience has yet to be gained . I also pincerely hope that tho three Brethren named will be
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indnced not to give in , bnt fight until tho great end is reached , and then to them shall every praise and thanks be given , for having undertaken what is at present a fearfully heavy task . Yours fraternally ( in working ) , TOUJOWRS LE MEME
Indiscriminate Admission Of Masons.
INDISCRIMINATE ADMISSION OF MASONS .
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CnEONiCLE . SIR , —Yonr late admirable comments on the Indiscriminate Admission of Freemasons emboldens me to offer a few lines on a branch of tho subject that , so far as I am aware , has not been hitherto touched on , aud which I fear , in theso days of easy travelling , is becoming
more rife- than is either desirable or expedient . 1 allude to the practice of parties passing from the Masonio jnrisdiction of either kingdom to tho other , aud getting initiated into tho mysteries of our Craft without any inquiry as to thoir fitness for the Order . A rule of our Irish Constitution enacts that no Lodge shall ballot
for , or initiate into Freemasonry , any person who is not a resident in the town , village , or neighbourhood in which the Lodge into which he seeks admission holds its meetings until due enquiry shall have been made of such Lodgo or Lodges as may exist in the neighbourhood of his residence respecting tho character of the applicant , and
a satisfactory reply shall have been received , under a penalty of having its Warrant suspended . Can it be true that between the Constitutions of England and Scotland there is no reciprocity with their Irish sister ? or , may any one who passes over for a night , and works upon the good nature of an English
brother to propose him , be forthwith admitted ? or , as has been told me of a Scotch Lodge , get Craft and Eoyal Arch degrees all in same night ? Hoping , for the benefit of your readers , you will clear up this matter , and , by inviting attention to the subject , that a comamnion may be established such as will give to Masonry additional strength , by removing such a rent in her armour ,
I remain , yours fraternally , EICHAKD HARVEY P . M ., P . Z ., H . K . T Drogheda , 1 st Noy . 1876 .
Royal Arch Masonry.
ROYAL ARCH MASONRY .
SUN , SQUAEE AND COMPASSES CHAPTEE , No . 119 . THE annual Convocation of this Chapter was held on Friday , 29 th October , at the Freemasons' Hall , College-street , Whitehaven . The Companions assembled at two o ' clock , and the officers and members present were as follow : —Comps . J . Barr Z ., Whitehaven ; E . Fearoti H ., and Z . elect , Whitehaven ; W . ciandwith J ., and H . elect , Wnitehuven ; Major Speucer P . Z ., VVhitehaven ; W . B . Gibson .. " . Z ., Whitehaven ; G . W . Kenworthy P . Z ., Whitehaven ; J . R . Tickle
Setibe h ., aud J . elect , Maiyport ; \ V . Armstrong Scribe N ., Maryp <» rt ; E . Tyson P . Sojourner , and Scribe E . elect , Whitehaven ; J . Itothery Assistant Sojourner , Whitehaven ; W . F . Lauionby Assistant Sojourner , aud P . Sojourner eiect , Cockermouth ; J . M'Kelvie Treasurer , Whitehaven ; James Cooper Organist , Whitehaveu ; G . Fitzgerald Janitor , Whitehaven ; W . F . Hnuter , T . B . Koxby , F . Hodgson
A . Hardie , D . Grencock , J . W . Bell , T . Atkinson , J . S . Braithvvaiie , J . W . Milis , J . D . Thompson ( Scribe N . elect ) , aud Joseph Frtars , Whueliaveu ; G . M . Tickle , T . Maudle , and J . It . Banks , Maiyport ; G . T . Archibald , J . E . Smith , W . B . Bowman , and -I . ri . Smith , Wor . kiugtou ; J . W . Young , Harrington ; and J . Eilbeck , Egremont . The Visitors present were : —Comps . J . Bowes P . Z ., P . P . G . Standard
bearer West Lancashire , and Installing Officer of the day ; J . Lemon P . Z . St . John ' s Chapter , 327 , Wigton ; H . Bewes H ., Wigton j J . Gardiner J ., Wigtou ; J . H . Banks , Wigton ; W . Kirkbride P . Z . Unanimity Chapter , 339 , Penrith ; aud J . Armstrong , Seftou Chapter , 6 c 0 , of Warrington . The newly decorated hall , aided by the maguiiicent furniture of Fnmess Chapter , 995 , Ulverston , kindly lout lor
the oceasiou , aud the gas illuminations , presented a brilliant appearance when all the Companions were robed and seated in their respective situations . After the Chapter had been opened in form , the minutes of the previous Convocation were read aud confirmed , followed by the readiug aud adoption ot the Treasurer ' s statement of accounts , which showed the satisfactory balance of £ 43 odd iu hand ,
Nino new candidates for exaltation were then balloted for , and dulyaccepted . Seven of the caudidates being prcseut , were duly exalted by M . E . Z . Comp . J . Barr , in his usual masterly style , assisted by the other officers . The M . E . Z ., Comp . Buwes , then ascended the throne as Installing Officer , and proceeded to instal the three Principals , followed by the investiture of the other officers . The leugthy and
unpiesaive ceremony was performed by Comp . Bowes in that uusurpassable maimer for which he has for so many years been noted in the North , and the appreciation of his talents and kindness in coming so far , was recorded by the Companions present in a special and hearty vute of thauks . He was also elected an honorary member of tho Chapter , ihc list oi the installed and invested officers i ¦ ' .-. ¦ follows : —•
Comp . E . Feaivn Z ., W . Saudwith H ., J . it . Tickie J ., 7 .. Tyson E ., J . D . Thompson & ., J . M'Kelvio Treas ., W . F . Lamouby P . O ., J . Eothery Assist , S ., J . W . Young 2 nd Assist . S ., James Cooper Organist , G . Fitzi , erakl Janitor . Before the Chapter was closed five new candidates were proposed for exaltation at next quarterly convocation . Ou the iiuitii .. ! of Companion W . B . Gibson , seconded L- ; Companion Ken .
won-iiy , tno Chapter voted tho sum of £ 5 to tho Eoyal Benevolent ¦ ueiety tor aged i'Yeema' ous aud their Widows . Compauiou Barr also moved , and Compauiou Gibson seconded , that the sum of £ 5 be voted to the widow of a deceased Compauiou of Sun , Square , and Com . passos Chapter , which was agreed to unanimously . A special , otc of thanks was accorded to Furuess Chapter , Ulverston , for ihe kind loan of their furniture , and the Chapter was duly and finally
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Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Cor respondents . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications . All Letters must bear the name and address of the Writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith .
WHICH IS CORRECT ? To the Editor of THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —I am sorry I was too busy to reply—in time at least for publication in yonr last issuo—to "P . M ., P . Z . ' s " latest sories of questions . As regards tho first of the two , I incline to Preceptor No . 1 , who speaks of tho sun as "the centre of our solar system , " rather than to Preceptor No . 2 , who calls it "aJived body . "
It may be , perhaps , merely a matter of taste , or it may bo a little hypercriticism on my part , but the former certainly appears to me to fit in better with the other parts of the sentence than the latter , besides being , in very truth , more accurate . As regards tho planetary bodies of our solar system , tho sun , in relation to these , may bo described as a "fixed body " but it is not "fixed " in the sense of being
wholly immovable , for it revolves ou its axis within a stated interval of timo . Again , if we speak of the sun as being a fixed body , the earth revolving on its—that is , its own—axis , and Freemasonry being spread over its surface—that is , over the surface of tho latter—it follows , & c . & c . —we have a sentence containing four propositions , the concatenation of which is not apparent . Perhaps I should say
we have three propositions absolute—that is , standing independently of each other—and a deduction which is not logically just , under the circumstances . Or , to explain tho matter more fully , the answer stands really thus . Three propositions absolute : ( 1 ) . The sun is a fixed body ; ( 2 ) . the earth revolves on its axis ; ( 3 ) . Freemasonry is spread over the earth's surface . Therefore , ( 4 ) the sun is always , & c . & c .
On the other hand , if we phrase it somewhat thus : the sun being the centre of the solar systom—this is preferable , I think , to oitr—the earth —a part of thab system—revolving on its own own axis , and Freemasonry being spread over the earth ' s surface , it follows , & c . & c . —we establish a connection between the several parts of the sentence , and the true force of tho deduction is at once apparent .
Next , as betwoen No . 1 , who speaks ot the " distinguishing badge of a Mason , " and No . 2 . who says , " of an E . A . Freemason , " I am for No . l ' s version . ALL Masons alike wear the apron , which , there , fore , as between Masons aud all other men , is tho distinguishing badge of tho former . The aprons of the three degrees are distinguished ono from the other . The E . A . P . wears a plain white
lamb . ikiii apron of certain dimensions , the F . C . the same , with two sky-bine rosettes , the M . M . the same , with lining and edging , an udiiiii"iial rosette ou tho fall or flap , and siiver tassels . 1 he » e several kindi of apron serve to aisiiu ^ ilish the brethren of ttie different degrees one from another , but that which is the badge of dis . iuclion as between us and other men is the apron , which , we are
tuld , is more honourable thun the badgu of itny other order iu existence . E . A . Freemason would de ^ ti oy the universality ol this dio . tinetiou . It is quire legitimate , however , to speak oi an E . A . P . ' s apron iu contradistinction to a F . C . 's or M . M . ' s , and for this reason it is necessary to partienlanso the respective badges of thuse degrees .
1 confess , as regards the third difference , that I like neither of the rival versions . I prefer , however , " remembrance" to '' remains ;" "No trace "—that is , no visible sign ot' what itself no longer exists ; or " remembran c " —that is , no token by which wo might be reminded of him . "Remains" would apply to a material reiic , or something left behind , which hardly fits su well with " trace . " Fraternally yours , "Q . "
To tho Editor of THE FREEMASON s CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BRO ., —Tho correspondence which from time to time has appeared in your valuable journal , upon the above subject , has , I am scire , awakened much interest amongst numbers of the brethren who , like myself , are young iu the craft , but , at the same time , who aro very desirous of becoming something more than Masons merely
m name . In carrying out our beautiful ceremonies , the great aim most decidedly should be to adopt as nearly as possible a pure and simple uniformity iu working , and so far as I fun seo ( us Grand Lodge : •¦ ¦ fins vury indifferent in the mattei ) , the only way to arrive at this etid is by fieely ventilating and interchanging views and ideas upon
the rubject ; and Unit through the Masonic press , the columns ol v . hich— .-jo far as yo . i . jo ;; --, al is concerned—are always open to those who really have in- cause at heart , and who will i ' airiy and dispassionately discuss toe various items which may turn up during such correspondence . It is to be regretted that , of late , things have been viewed in a
light they were never intended to be seen iu , but I trust after what we have read in your last , issue , all is made clear , and that we shall suu the correspondence go on and flourish , until some definite and tangible f ; oud is derived therefrom . In his last letter , onr esteemed Bro . Dr . Bcdolfe states that ho withdraws from the " contest , " an-l , luriher , that he litis '' nothing to
vtiLiiuiutv . » n LU :: J p ' . 'i . 'ic 1 must- ; r ironi h : in , nnd say 1 Hunk Le hoo much to witu . dr . iw , that , is it he eousiuui-s the , interests oi i'reen . as jury ; and tins is , — -the former sentence I have quoted Iroui his letter , m order that , togecher with ur Bros . Q ., Gottheil and Stevens , he will continue this must interesting argument , tor the benefit of t ' io . > e whose Masonic experience has yet to be gained . I also pincerely hope that tho three Brethren named will be
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indnced not to give in , bnt fight until tho great end is reached , and then to them shall every praise and thanks be given , for having undertaken what is at present a fearfully heavy task . Yours fraternally ( in working ) , TOUJOWRS LE MEME
Indiscriminate Admission Of Masons.
INDISCRIMINATE ADMISSION OF MASONS .
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CnEONiCLE . SIR , —Yonr late admirable comments on the Indiscriminate Admission of Freemasons emboldens me to offer a few lines on a branch of tho subject that , so far as I am aware , has not been hitherto touched on , aud which I fear , in theso days of easy travelling , is becoming
more rife- than is either desirable or expedient . 1 allude to the practice of parties passing from the Masonio jnrisdiction of either kingdom to tho other , aud getting initiated into tho mysteries of our Craft without any inquiry as to thoir fitness for the Order . A rule of our Irish Constitution enacts that no Lodge shall ballot
for , or initiate into Freemasonry , any person who is not a resident in the town , village , or neighbourhood in which the Lodge into which he seeks admission holds its meetings until due enquiry shall have been made of such Lodgo or Lodges as may exist in the neighbourhood of his residence respecting tho character of the applicant , and
a satisfactory reply shall have been received , under a penalty of having its Warrant suspended . Can it be true that between the Constitutions of England and Scotland there is no reciprocity with their Irish sister ? or , may any one who passes over for a night , and works upon the good nature of an English
brother to propose him , be forthwith admitted ? or , as has been told me of a Scotch Lodge , get Craft and Eoyal Arch degrees all in same night ? Hoping , for the benefit of your readers , you will clear up this matter , and , by inviting attention to the subject , that a comamnion may be established such as will give to Masonry additional strength , by removing such a rent in her armour ,
I remain , yours fraternally , EICHAKD HARVEY P . M ., P . Z ., H . K . T Drogheda , 1 st Noy . 1876 .
Royal Arch Masonry.
ROYAL ARCH MASONRY .
SUN , SQUAEE AND COMPASSES CHAPTEE , No . 119 . THE annual Convocation of this Chapter was held on Friday , 29 th October , at the Freemasons' Hall , College-street , Whitehaven . The Companions assembled at two o ' clock , and the officers and members present were as follow : —Comps . J . Barr Z ., Whitehaven ; E . Fearoti H ., and Z . elect , Whitehaven ; W . ciandwith J ., and H . elect , Wnitehuven ; Major Speucer P . Z ., VVhitehaven ; W . B . Gibson .. " . Z ., Whitehaven ; G . W . Kenworthy P . Z ., Whitehaven ; J . R . Tickle
Setibe h ., aud J . elect , Maiyport ; \ V . Armstrong Scribe N ., Maryp <» rt ; E . Tyson P . Sojourner , and Scribe E . elect , Whitehaven ; J . Itothery Assistant Sojourner , Whitehaven ; W . F . Lauionby Assistant Sojourner , aud P . Sojourner eiect , Cockermouth ; J . M'Kelvie Treasurer , Whitehaven ; James Cooper Organist , Whitehaveu ; G . Fitzgerald Janitor , Whitehaven ; W . F . Hnuter , T . B . Koxby , F . Hodgson
A . Hardie , D . Grencock , J . W . Bell , T . Atkinson , J . S . Braithvvaiie , J . W . Milis , J . D . Thompson ( Scribe N . elect ) , aud Joseph Frtars , Whueliaveu ; G . M . Tickle , T . Maudle , and J . It . Banks , Maiyport ; G . T . Archibald , J . E . Smith , W . B . Bowman , and -I . ri . Smith , Wor . kiugtou ; J . W . Young , Harrington ; and J . Eilbeck , Egremont . The Visitors present were : —Comps . J . Bowes P . Z ., P . P . G . Standard
bearer West Lancashire , and Installing Officer of the day ; J . Lemon P . Z . St . John ' s Chapter , 327 , Wigton ; H . Bewes H ., Wigton j J . Gardiner J ., Wigtou ; J . H . Banks , Wigton ; W . Kirkbride P . Z . Unanimity Chapter , 339 , Penrith ; aud J . Armstrong , Seftou Chapter , 6 c 0 , of Warrington . The newly decorated hall , aided by the maguiiicent furniture of Fnmess Chapter , 995 , Ulverston , kindly lout lor
the oceasiou , aud the gas illuminations , presented a brilliant appearance when all the Companions were robed and seated in their respective situations . After the Chapter had been opened in form , the minutes of the previous Convocation were read aud confirmed , followed by the readiug aud adoption ot the Treasurer ' s statement of accounts , which showed the satisfactory balance of £ 43 odd iu hand ,
Nino new candidates for exaltation were then balloted for , and dulyaccepted . Seven of the caudidates being prcseut , were duly exalted by M . E . Z . Comp . J . Barr , in his usual masterly style , assisted by the other officers . The M . E . Z ., Comp . Buwes , then ascended the throne as Installing Officer , and proceeded to instal the three Principals , followed by the investiture of the other officers . The leugthy and
unpiesaive ceremony was performed by Comp . Bowes in that uusurpassable maimer for which he has for so many years been noted in the North , and the appreciation of his talents and kindness in coming so far , was recorded by the Companions present in a special and hearty vute of thauks . He was also elected an honorary member of tho Chapter , ihc list oi the installed and invested officers i ¦ ' .-. ¦ follows : —•
Comp . E . Feaivn Z ., W . Saudwith H ., J . it . Tickie J ., 7 .. Tyson E ., J . D . Thompson & ., J . M'Kelvio Treas ., W . F . Lamouby P . O ., J . Eothery Assist , S ., J . W . Young 2 nd Assist . S ., James Cooper Organist , G . Fitzi , erakl Janitor . Before the Chapter was closed five new candidates were proposed for exaltation at next quarterly convocation . Ou the iiuitii .. ! of Companion W . B . Gibson , seconded L- ; Companion Ken .
won-iiy , tno Chapter voted tho sum of £ 5 to tho Eoyal Benevolent ¦ ueiety tor aged i'Yeema' ous aud their Widows . Compauiou Barr also moved , and Compauiou Gibson seconded , that the sum of £ 5 be voted to the widow of a deceased Compauiou of Sun , Square , and Com . passos Chapter , which was agreed to unanimously . A special , otc of thanks was accorded to Furuess Chapter , Ulverston , for ihe kind loan of their furniture , and the Chapter was duly and finally