English Freemasons In The Holy Land.

ENGLISH FREEMASONS IN THE HOLY LAND .

IN the account we gave last week of the meeting held in King Solomon ' s Quarries , Jerusalem , we included an extract from a paper read by Bro . Kayat W . M . of the Eoyal Solomon Mother Lodge . We are now able to complete the address , which appeared in full in the columns of the " Bristol Times and

Mirror . " The portion already given by us was taken from fche middle , where now marked , and must be included in order to complete the very interesting paper . Our esteemed Brother said : Worshipful Sirs and Brethren , —It is a most remarkable occasion that has called us together . Seldom has this city of

historical and Masonic memories and associations beheld , in modern times , so numerous and imposing a gathering of the Craft . Those of us who are residents in thia ancient centre of Masonic science gladly seize the opportunity that is afforded us in order to extend a cordial and fraternal greeting on the five

points of fellowship to those others who , braving all dangers which beset the path of the true Mason , and all temptations which are only too ready to allure him from the path of duty and rectitude , have , with a perseverance and fortitude worthy of the ancient Masters of the Craft , and notably of our Grand Master

H . Ab-F ., crossed sea and land , continent and ocean , in order to visit the site of the ancient Temple of the Great Architect of the Universe , and as they survey the ' ruins' of pasfc ages , to gather inspiration from the memories of those workmen who , though now at rest in this historic city , the centre of the three

monotheistic religions of the world—Islam , Judaism , and Christianity—used the tools of the workmen , and the builder the twenty-four inch gauge , common gravel , chisel , skirrit , square , level , & c . ; in order to raise a spiritual structure that in its turn should serve as a foundation for the achievement of others , who like us are desirous of receiving " light . "

Or , if you seek for more recent monuments of Masonic skill , just visit and study the ancient Abbey of St . Anne , just outside the gate of Sfc . Stephen . Enter its great western gateway , and , standing in the centre of the middle aisle , notice the extraordinary one-sidedness of the structure , the little windows over the high

altar , the splendid carvings on the capitals of the piers , and you will have had many an illustration of the remarkable way in which the ancient Craftsmen succeeded in . conveying , through dead and lifeless material , solemn and instructive lessons . Then visit the remains of the Sisters of Zion at the Russian Hospice ,

east of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre ; of the ruins of the Knights of St . John's Palace , with its hosts of " Masons " marks , the hour-glass , the arrow , the gridiron , the richly-carved Zodiac , and you will have a mass of Masons ideas surging through your mind , which you will , in the short period of your visit here , have

hardly time to note down , much less to digest . Then , if you will , you can pass on to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre . This is neither the time nor the place to discuss the question as to whether it is the genuine site . Ifc is sufficient for us modern

Masons to know that at different periods durmg the last fifteen centuries Brethren of the Craft not only helped to build the venerable pile , aud have left fcheir marks upon it , bufc , sincerely believing it to be what it is said to be , laid down their lives in its defence .

... They that were slain Soar to kindred spirits . Elsewhere , in every part of the town , you meet with relics and monuments of the chivalrous and heroic Crusaders .

Whatever your estimate of them and of their work be , remember that many of them were " Masons , " and worked according to the light vouchsafed them . The Knights' swords are rust , Their bones are dust ,

Their souls are with the saints we trust . But why need I speak only to Christian Masons ? Were there none among the ranks of Islam ? Was nob fche Knightly Salah-ud-din a true Mason , even though he may never have

entered a Masonic Lodge ? Ah ! Brethren , your visit , short as it will be to this city , will not be without benefit to you if , from your experience here , you learn from the lives of those gone

before—To make your own sublime , And , departing , leave behind you Footprints in the sands of time—Footprints which perhaps another , Sailing o ' er life ' s troubled main , A . forlorn and lonely brother , Seeing , may take heart again .

Bro . Sir Joseph Smith , at one time Mayor of Derby , who died last year , has bequeathed £ 200 to the Derby Infirmary , and his portrait in Masonic attire , as' Prov . Grand Warden , to the Masonic Hall of the town . His Masonic jewels and clothing are to be sold , and the proceeds divided between the ' three Charities .

Do Right And Fear Not.

DO RIGHT AND FEAR NOT .

THE greatest lesson taught in Masonry , from the beginning fco the end , is to do right under any and all circumstances . This , indeed , is hard fco do , because men are prone to do wrong . The revengeful part of our nature rises up at every imaginary wrong and in spite of our Masonry or religion we strike back with the venom of the asp . We secretly wait for an opportunity for

revenge , and then , oh ! how sweet , when we get ib . We forget that " two wrongs never make a right , " and for every wrong we have committed , even though it be in retaliation , we will have to answer in the final settlement of accounts , or religion and Masonry are myths . It is an old saying that " revenge is sweet . " We don't believe it , except for the moment—to do right is much sweeter . If you don ' t believe it , try it .

How have we treated our Brother ? Is there one among us that we are not on good terms with ? If so , why ? Investigate the matter from a Masonic standpoint , and if we find that we are in the wrong let ' s go to him like a man and good Mason and say so . Offer him our hand , and with it let by-gone differences pass

away . If he meets us in the same spirit , which he surely will if he is as good a Mason as we have proven ourselves to be , we will both be nearer and dearer friends than we have ever been , and as time rolls on and the evening of our lives begins to close , we will thank our God fchat we are at peace with the world .

The great trouble with us all is that we live too much in that " will-somebody-step-on-your-coat-tail ? " sort of spirit , and really we feel a little disappointed if they don't . We forget fche teachings of our Master and our Masonry and go about " seeking whom we may devour . " We misconstrue many things that are said in

pleasantry and magnify a small action to the size of a mountain . We are constantly on the alert for some word , syllable or deed that would render us justifiable in " calling the Brother to time , " and thereby demonstrate our chivalry by a " show of teeth . " We move too much within our own circle , who , from long association .

have learned to think as we do , and at every " tap of the drum urge us on to the fray , " thereby widening the breach of discord and creating a mountain of coldness that would do honour to a heathen king . We discuss our Brother ' s shortcomings and rend

the garment of charity into shreds by retailing scandals and sensational rumours , and when asked concerning them , by a knowing look , shrug of the shoulders , nervous gestures and " I beg to be excused " expression , do more harm than anything we have previously said or done .

It is much harder to do right than it is to do wrong . It is much harder to make reparation for an offence committed than it is to " bottle up our wrath " and carry it about with us . ' It is much harder for the good part of our nature to assert itself than it is for the " forked tail" of the arch fiend to appear .

Force of association and a constant " nursing of our wrongs " has much to do with our making or unmaking . " Birds of a feather flock together , " and so also do we seek that society which is congenial to our taste , and liable to be warped by our influence . And it is a rare thing if there be one among us who has the manhood to " break away " from evil society , and line up with the good .

One would think that Masons always do right ; that they live in peace and good-fellowship with the world ; that the mantle of charity is their principal garment , and a sealed tongue as to a Brother ' s faults their chief characteristic . Not so . Masonry teaches all this , but while men are human they will err .

To do right means to " avoid the very appearance of evil . " Let us rise in our mighfc and absent ourselves from the society of those who do wrong , even though they are friends and associates . Let us raise our voice against the defamation of a Brother ' s character , and do not acquiesce in what is said by our silence . If

he is poor and unfortunate , let us show him the same attention we would if he were wealthy . If his appetite for strong drink is sapping his manhood , take him by the hand and whisper good counsel in his ear . if the gambling den has greater fascinations

for him than his Lodge , show him the error of his way . If he is given to swearing , read him anew the lessons taught him when he firsfc saw fche light . In short , whatever may be his inclination to do wrong , don't let us desert him , but on all convenient occasions admonish him to mend his ways .

If we would live that way how much better it would be for us ? If we would cultivate a forgiving spirit how easily could all matters of difference be adjusted , and what harmony would exist among us ? The fault thafc we do nofc live thus is entirely within ourselves , and so it will remain until we learn to do ri ght and fear nofc . —Ben . F . Price , in " Commercial Appeal . "

To-day ( 12 th ) the Grand Chapter of Rhode Island , U . S . A . will celebrate ifcs Centennary , at the Masonic Temple , in the city of Providence . Comp . John Travels Oldham will preside , and Eev . Dr . Eugg . will deliver the Centennial Address .