Correspondence.

SQUARE v . LEVEL ?

To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —I must take the opposite reading to your correspondent in last week ' s CHRONICLE . We meet ( iu accordance with tbe old and true rendering ) on the Square—that is , Masonry is founded on the genuine and perfect principles symbolised by the Square ; and none but those who are in perfect accord with

such principles shonld be admitted into tho Order . This is the " meeting " contemplated by my text . We part on the Level , because they aro only truly equal whose conduct and principles , whoso lives and morals , are in unison . Distinctions amongst men are necessary , and preserve subordination , says our Ritual , and I accept the doctrine , but they are merely the

belongings of our lower sphere . But principles are eternal , and have their functions iu a higher state . I must , then , give my adhesion to the antient formula in this case . Thero appears to me , as indeed there does in many a Masonic axiom

a depth of thought , and height of wisdom , a hidden trnth , that pays well for research , and should make us pause before we , with profana hands , attempt to alter but not improve . In seems to me that the weakness of the Masonio Ritual does not lie iu much that has been commented upon under this heading , bmfc is yet untouched ; re which I may trouble you with further remarks . Fraternally yours ,

H . E . FRANCES , P . P . G . D . 1 st July 1879 . P . S . —I regret that my time only allows me to write fchus briefly .

BOYS' SCHOOL

To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —The Kilburn Lodge , 1608 , sent through me , their Steward , £ 210 for the Boys' School , not £ 118 12 s 6 d as

stated in your report , so thafc the Lodge is third on the list , not seventh . By kindly inserting this in your next you will oblige , Yours fraternally , CHARLES BREWER W . M . 1608 .

[ We gave the amounts as stated at the time of the Festival . It is always a pleasant dnty for us to record any increase thafc may after , wards bo mado . —ED . F , C ]

Committee Meeting Of The Boys' School.

COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BOYS ' SCHOOL .

THE General Committee of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys met last Saturday , at Freemasons' Hall . There were present Bros . H . W . Hnnt ( in tho chair ) , A . J . D . Filer , Magnus Ohren , James Robins , R . B . Webster , G . T . K . Seddon , D . M . Dewar , James Warner , Joyce Murray , E . Spooner , A . E . Gladwell , J . J . Berry , Charles Lacey , Rev . Richard Morris ( Head Master ) , A . Tisley , W . T .

C . Montrie , Charles Ccote , John Constable , George J . Palin , Frederick Adlard , S . Rossnthal Thos . Meggy . J . W . M . Dosell , D . W . Pearce , A . Torkington , and F . Binckes Secretary . After the minutes had been read and confirmed , the petitions wero taken , and eighteen were accepted . The list of candidates for the election on

13 th October next was settled . There will be 77 candidates for this election , and 16 vacancies . The Committee increased the Head Master's salary £ 50 a year , and ordered tho transfer of £ 500 from the General Fund to the Sustentation Fund . This concluded the busiof the meeting , and the brethren separated , after paying the usual compliment to the chairman .

Committee Meeting Of The Benevolent Institution.

COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

THE Committe of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution met on Wednesday . There were present Bros . Colonel J . Creaton ( in the chair ) , S . Rawson , Jno . H . Leggotfc , Frederick Adlard , Griffiths Smith , Richard Hervo Giraud , Edgar Bowyer , Jas . Brett , Jas . Kench , Louis Stean , Wm . Hilton , Charles Atkins , Charles F . Hogard , Lieut .-Col . H . S . Somerville Burney , George Peon , Charles John Percevaland

, James Terry Secretary . The death of three of tho Annuitants of the Institution was reported by the Secretary , who also read the Warden ' s report , and that of tho Finance Committee . The chairman was authorised to sign cheques , and Bro . Terry reported that the Supreme Council had presented to the residents in the Institution at

Croydon gifts of tea and tobacco . He also reported that Bros . John G . Stevens , J . J . Berry and T . J . Barnes had presented a flagstaff , fittings and flag , inscribed "Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , " for the Asylum . The brethren passed a vote of thanks for these liberal donations , and then placed three petitioners on tho list for next election .

IIOIIOWAY ' S OINTMENT AND PILLS . —In all sores , wounds , bad legs , and sprains of any kind this Ointment is the most efficient application . It at once gives ease by allaying in ( lamination and moderating the flow of blood to the part . Whenever the malady has been of long standing tho Ointment should be assisted by Hollow-ay ' s purifying Pills , which act upon tho stomach and liver . from

guarding digestion falling into that disorded state which the pain restlessness , and fever attending these ailments are apt to produce , and which much retards recovery , and sometimes even makes serious the slightest case No mother or nurse should be without these noble remedies ; they " are equally applicable to all ages and constitutions . They purify the blood , reunite its circulation , renew diseased structures , and invigorate the system . °

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Middlesex.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF MIDDLESEX .

THE annual meeting of this Graud Lodge was held at the Memorial Institute , Great Stanmore , on Saturday , 28 th June . The R . W . Bro . Col . J . Burdett P . S . G . W . of England Prov . G . M . in the chair , supported by Bros . F . Davison S . W ., H . G . Buss Assistant G . Sec . J . W ., and a numerous gathering of distinguished Grand and Prov . Grand Lodge Officers and brethren . Prov . Grand Lodge

was opened at 1 . 30 . p . m ., and after the roll of Officers and Lodges had been called , tbe minutes of the last Prov . G Lodge were submikteil and confirmed . The Reports of the Audit Committee and tbo work of tbo Charity Committee having been also submitted to the brethren , tho same wero confirmed . The election of Provincial Grand Treasurer resulted in tho return of Bro . H . G . Buss the esteemed

Assist . Grand Sec . The R . W . P . G . M . then proceeded to appoint his Officers , each investiture being accompanied with appropriate remarks . Bros . Sir Charles Bright Deputy P . G . M ., T . J . Sabine P . G . S . W ., H . A . Dubois P . G . J . W ., Rev . J . Robbins , D . D ., P . G . Chaplain , H . G . Buss P . G . Treas ., Thos . Keeno P . M . P . G . Reg ., H . C . Levander P . M . P . G . Sec , F . S . Knyvetfc P . G . S . D ., John Hammond

P . G . J . D ., John Verity P . G . Sup . of Works , W . Stephens P . M . P . G . D . C , G . H . Mead P . M . P . G . A . D . C ., T . C . Walls P . G . Sword Bearer ,

J . B . Shackleton P . G . Par ., Hnrsfc P . G . A . P ., Louu Beck P . G . Org ., J . W . Davis P . M ., F . W . Levander P . M ., E . H . Bright P . M ., Tid . combe , W . H . Stevens , J . Ticket Prov . Grand Stewards , J . Gilbert P . G . Tyler . The motion of the R . W . P . G . M . to grant sums of £ 10 10 s to each of the three Masonic Charitable Institutions was then considered , and the amounts stated were duly awarded .

Grand Lodgo was then closed in due form , and the brethren were marshalled and marched in Masonic clothing to the parish church of Great Stanmore , Middlesex , which had beeu graciously p laced at the service of the brethreu by tho Rev . L . J . Bernays , the Vicar , who read the abridged form of service , and kindly pei'mitted fche newly-appointed Prov . Grand Chaplain ,

Bro . Rev . J . Robbins , D . D ., to occupy the pulpit . The rev . brother selected for his text 1 John iv . 20 : " For he thafc loveth nofc hia brother whom he hath seen , how can he love God whom he hath not seen ? " The reverend preacher first acknowledged the courtesy of the Vicar in allowing him to occupy that pulpit to make a short address to bis brethren , remarking that these kindly acts , so closely resembling

the conduct of Masons to each other , would be the best means of determining the future of the Establishment in this country . The rev . brother then proceeded to show that Masonry , which he described as a peculiar system of morality , enjoined upon its followers an adherence to the moral law , and acknowledgement of the Supreme Being who guides and directs all things . Hence a Freemason can never be a

stupid atheist nor a religious libertine . Tracing the teaching of our system , he showed how its practice brought us to the words of the text , and that to be a good Freemason was to possess the characteristics of good Christians . In concluding , the Masonic virfcae Charity was enjoined , an opportunity of performing which was offered on the present occasion , in aid of the funds of the parish schools .

Daring the singing of the " Old Hundredth Psalm a collection was made . ' and at the conclusion of Divine service the brethren reformed in procession , and marched back to the Memorial Institute , which during their temporary absence had been transformed into a banquetting hall . The tables wero laid with considerable taste , and the floral decorations , both on the tables and the gas brackets , evinced

a highly educated taste , and rendered tho scene most charming . Ample justice having been done to the splendid banquet , prepared by Bro . G . Veal , of Great Stanmore , grace was sung by the professional brethren , and the Prov . G . Master rose to propose the health of Her Majesty the Queen , claiming as enthusiastic a response to ifc as it always receives from the Craft , which he coupled with the toast .

" God save the Qu « en" was sung . The next toast given was H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M ., tho R . W . P . G . M . said : As heir to the British throne no toast would be received with greater pleasure by tbe brethren . Masonry under the Prince ' s rule had been most prosperous , and had attained to over 1800 Lodges . Looking back some years ago 1300 Lodges was considered a long roll , but the

, present increase was in a great measure due to the Grand Master . Much credit was due to him for the great interest ho displays in the Order ; nothing was done without his sanction or supervision . The many calls upon his time for charitable and other purposes should render them grateful for his giving such attention to the interest of the Craft . There are not many , perhaps , who undertake the hard work ho

does , and we may feel aure no brother in Masonry wishes well to the Craft more than does tho Prince of Wales . " God Bless the Prince of Wales" was next given , Bro . Cozens rendering the solo part . The next toast introduced was the Pro Gra « d Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers Past and Present , by whom the whole machinery of Freemasonry was carried on . Lord

Carnarvon Pro G . M . was always pleased to be present , even at groat inconvenience , to forward the interests of Masonry , and Lord Skelmersdale ' s zeal was known to all having opportunities of meeting him and witnessing the kind manner in which he performed his Masonic duties . Of the other Grand Officers Past and Present it was well-known ; by their endeavours they had brought Masonry to

its present position , a position its present Grand Master well sustained . Tho name of Bro . the Hon . R . W . H . Giddy , D . G . M . Griqualand , South Africa , was coupled with this toast . After a song , "Friends of the Brave . " had been sung by Bro . Farquharson , Bro . Giddy thanked the Right Worshipful P . G . Master and brethren for proposing and receiving his name so heartily in connection with

so important a toast . He experienced a difficulty , coming from a distance , in replying to so worthy a toast , but quite agreed with all present in their hearty approval of the efforts of the G . Master , Pro G . Master and Deputy G . Master , a recognition they and the other G . Lodge Officers fully deserve . Still , worthy as they may be , it will afford them much gratification to find they are held in such respect by their brethren in the Craft . After "Tom Tough" bad been