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members has declined from 1567 in 1877 to 1473 in 1884 . During the latter year there were 94 initiations , the highest in any one Lodge being nine . A table of precedency is given , a * well as the order of proc < s-uon as followed in the Province . The laws and regulations are printed in full , there is a statement of accounts and of the
Central Masonic Charties in London , setting forth the number of recipients from Cornwall . An official directory for the Provincial Grand Chapter , with returns np to 15 th April of the present year is also furnished . The Cornwall Masonic Annuity and Benevolent Fund had £ 3 , 740 16 s lOd in hand afc the end of last year ; a list of
beneficiaries is recorded , and the whole cost of management is set down at only £ 18 3 s 6 d . There is a directory of all the officials in tho Province , and a list of the Officers of the United Grand Lodge of England , bufc this unfortunately is valueless for present reference . Lord Cremorne ( not Cremone as printed ) is not Grand Senior Warden ,
but the Marquess of Hertford . Col . Sackville West and not Bro . R . N . Fowler , M . P . ( Lord Mayor ) is Grand Junior Warden . This is a slight defect , but it mars an otherwise really excellent little book . Either ifc should be issued earlier or kept back nntil a later period .
In the present instance Bro . Hughan would only have had to wait a little over a fortnight to be able to correct the return to which we have referred . He gives information up to the 13 th of April ancl Grand Lodge met on the 29 th . Perhaps Bro . Hughan will consider this matter before another issue of his work appears .
" Report of the Protestant Defence Association of the Church of Ireland for the years ending 5 th November 1882 , 1883 , aud 1884 , with Lists of Subscriptions , Balance Sheets , & c . " " The Pope and Secret Societies . " BOTH these publications—tho one a pamphlet , the other a broad
sheet—are issued by the Protestant Defence Association of the Church of Ireland , from their Committee-room , Clare-street , Dublin . This Association is composed of some of the best and most loyal men in Ireland , and have for their objects " the diffusion of Protestant principles , the vindication of Protestant truth , and the promotion of
Protestant unity and action . " The pamphlet sets forth , in calm and temperate language , how these objects are to be accomplished , and we commend it to all those who desire the welfare of the Chnrch in Ireland . We invite especial attention to an extract from a lecture delivered by Bro . Dr . Magee , Bishop of Peterborough
when at Bath , on the sacerdotal office . Funds are urgently needed , and it says little for the patriotism of Protestants thafc the association should be so poorly supported . Withont for oue moment wishing to trench upon political ground , we may with propriety quote the authority of Mr . Gladstone as to tho necessity of unity amongst
fche friends of the Protestant Church of Ireland . Replying to the late Mr . Miall , in the House of Commons , Mr . Gladstone said : "I am not going to recant anything which I have said on the subject of the Irish Church disestablishment , but I am bound to say , in reference to the present condition of the Chnrch , whether there is not
more freedom for religious thought in tho disestablished Chnrch in Ireland—that she is less free than she was before . . . I must honestly confess thafc if , as an individual member of tho Chnrch of England , more than as a Ministermy honourable friend thinks
, to lure me out of the condition in which I find myself in tho Established Church by pointing out the felicity or tranquillity our brethren >' n Ireland are at this moment enjoying , I entirely differ from him , and I would rather remain where I am . " There is no
reason to believe that matters have mended in Ireland since the above memorable words were spoken by Mr . Gladstone . Indeed there are grave fears that the present condition of things is getting worse , and that it will require all the energies of the Irish and English brethren cambined to resist the Priest on tho one hand and tho Home Rulers ou the other .
Tho broad sheet is one of the most effective placards we have seen , ¦ tue principles of the Orange , Masonic , and Jesuit societies are Printed side by side in three columns , in orange , blue , and red ink Respectively . At each corner , underneath , are recorded , " some "nits of Romish teaching , " aud in the centre bottom panel are
engravings of the two sides of the " medal struck by order of Pope Gregory XIII . to commemorate the massacre , on Bartholomew ' s Day , of 60 , 000 French Protestants , in 1572 . " Anything more repugnant than the principles of the Jesuits as are here given from their own writers
"t is impossible to conceive . Our own are well known , and we cor . diall y recommend a perusal of those of the Orange Institntion . Apart tt ' om their special significance , they are generally , in a high degree , moral , religions , and charitable .
The annual distribution of Prizes to the pupils of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , at Wood Green , will take place on Saturday next , the 20 th inst .
At the installation meeting of tho Hermes Chapter , ^ ° - 77 , held at the Clarendon Hotel , Gravesend , on the 10 th instant ., E . Comp . W . H . Dean P . Z . P . Prov . Grand f ^ g . Dorset , was presented with a handsome P . Z . ' s jewel ; * or the able and efficient manner in whioh ho had discharged the duties of M . E . Z . during the past year .
A Convocation of the North London Chapter of Im Proven-i ent was held at the Alwyne Castle Tavern , St " aril ' s-road , on Thursday , the 11 th inst . Comps . Kni ghl ¦ M - ' E . Z ., Radoliffe H ., Strugneli J ., Sheffield S . E ., Ed Lionels S . N " ., Shoppard P . S . The respective offices were * oll sustained .
How Freemasons Should Meet Freemasons.
HOW FREEMASONS SHOULD MEET FREEMASONS .
HOW should they meet ; how should they act , and how should they part ? Masons should meet their Brother upon the level , if they remember their obligation . If they obey the teachings of Freemasonry they will extend the hand with their heart in it whenever and
wherever they meet a brother Mason , no matter what kind of a coat he may wear , or what position in life he may hold , he is a brother . We should ever be ready to speak a kind word and do all
in our power to promote his welfare and advance his interest . We should always and be ever ready aud willing to even put ourselves out to do an act of kindness , for we are bound together by the strongest ties—our sacred honour . We
should never speak ill of him , or allow another to do so if it lies in our power to prevent it . We should dwell together in unity . We should bear each other ' s burdens . If he is sick , visit him ; if he is poor , help him with our means , for
we know not how soon we may be in his place . When we hear a brother speak ill of another we think he haa forgotten his obligation , and the teachings of the Lodge has been like sowing seed on poor ground . And when we part
with a brother let us parfc upon the square , by leaving an impression on his mind that we are his friend indeed ; that what he tells us is lodged in a faithful breast . But we are sorry to say it , we have met those who are not what they
should be to be true Masons ; we have heard them speak unkind words against their brother Masons , and in our opinion there is no meaner man on God ' s green earth than a man taking his petty spites into the Lodge ; because he
does not like another for some cause , he will try to poison the minds of the brethren of the Lodge against him . He will say mean things about him in a sly mocking way . He will insinuate something , but he will not come out like a
man and a true Mason and tell what his grievances are , and give the brother a chance to defend himself . Fie , for shame ! Such a person is worse than the midnight assassin who steals behind his innocent victims and thrusts the
stiletto in his back , for the assassin has taken no obligations nor has he had the teachings of the Craft . Brethren , let us remember that life is short , there is none of us perfect . If we were weighed in the balance we would bo found
wanting . Let us act like men and be Freemasons indeed . Let us act well our part , there all the honour lies . Let us forgive as we hope to be forgiven . There is a place where all are equal and we are hurrying there fast . We will meet
upon the level when the gates of death are past , we shall stand before the orient ; our Master will be there , to try us by his unerring square . So , brethren , let us meet upon the level and part upon the square . —Detroit Freemason .
As it is the hope of reward that sweetens labour so it is the hope of winning a prize which to a very great extent ensures the enjoyment of " Our Boys " on the occasion of their annual athletic sports in the School grounds at Wood Green . But the prizes have to be provided , and their
provision costs money , which has to be raised irrespective of the general funds of the Institution . Last year a total of £ 32 6 s was collected , but this sum left a balance " on the wrong side of the sheet , " £ 1 12 s , which at present stands as a reminder to the President of " the sweets of
office . ' We hope a better fate is in store for this year ' s ** audit , " but in order to ensure such being the case it will be necessary for additional funds to be forthcoming , as it will never do to have to lower the numb -r or value of the prizes , which have doubtless ere now been decided upon
and won time after time in the imagination of the youthful competitors . Donations , which last year ranged from one shilling upwards , and which this year may be equally
varied , will be received aud fraternally acknowledged by ourselves , by Bro . F . Binckes the Secretary , or by Brother Dr . Morris , the Master of the School . We gave last year ' s balance-sheet in our last issue .
The following dinners have taken p lace at the Freemasons' Tavern during the week ending Saturday , 13 th June : —
Monday—60 th Rifles , 5 th Dragoon Guards . Tuesday—Royal Engineers . Wednesday—18 th Royal Irish , 7 th Royal Fusiliers , United Lodge . Thursday— 90 th Regiment , 8 th Hussars , Coffee and Eating House Keepers .
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members has declined from 1567 in 1877 to 1473 in 1884 . During the latter year there were 94 initiations , the highest in any one Lodge being nine . A table of precedency is given , a * well as the order of proc < s-uon as followed in the Province . The laws and regulations are printed in full , there is a statement of accounts and of the
Central Masonic Charties in London , setting forth the number of recipients from Cornwall . An official directory for the Provincial Grand Chapter , with returns np to 15 th April of the present year is also furnished . The Cornwall Masonic Annuity and Benevolent Fund had £ 3 , 740 16 s lOd in hand afc the end of last year ; a list of
beneficiaries is recorded , and the whole cost of management is set down at only £ 18 3 s 6 d . There is a directory of all the officials in tho Province , and a list of the Officers of the United Grand Lodge of England , bufc this unfortunately is valueless for present reference . Lord Cremorne ( not Cremone as printed ) is not Grand Senior Warden ,
but the Marquess of Hertford . Col . Sackville West and not Bro . R . N . Fowler , M . P . ( Lord Mayor ) is Grand Junior Warden . This is a slight defect , but it mars an otherwise really excellent little book . Either ifc should be issued earlier or kept back nntil a later period .
In the present instance Bro . Hughan would only have had to wait a little over a fortnight to be able to correct the return to which we have referred . He gives information up to the 13 th of April ancl Grand Lodge met on the 29 th . Perhaps Bro . Hughan will consider this matter before another issue of his work appears .
" Report of the Protestant Defence Association of the Church of Ireland for the years ending 5 th November 1882 , 1883 , aud 1884 , with Lists of Subscriptions , Balance Sheets , & c . " " The Pope and Secret Societies . " BOTH these publications—tho one a pamphlet , the other a broad
sheet—are issued by the Protestant Defence Association of the Church of Ireland , from their Committee-room , Clare-street , Dublin . This Association is composed of some of the best and most loyal men in Ireland , and have for their objects " the diffusion of Protestant principles , the vindication of Protestant truth , and the promotion of
Protestant unity and action . " The pamphlet sets forth , in calm and temperate language , how these objects are to be accomplished , and we commend it to all those who desire the welfare of the Chnrch in Ireland . We invite especial attention to an extract from a lecture delivered by Bro . Dr . Magee , Bishop of Peterborough
when at Bath , on the sacerdotal office . Funds are urgently needed , and it says little for the patriotism of Protestants thafc the association should be so poorly supported . Withont for oue moment wishing to trench upon political ground , we may with propriety quote the authority of Mr . Gladstone as to tho necessity of unity amongst
fche friends of the Protestant Church of Ireland . Replying to the late Mr . Miall , in the House of Commons , Mr . Gladstone said : "I am not going to recant anything which I have said on the subject of the Irish Church disestablishment , but I am bound to say , in reference to the present condition of the Chnrch , whether there is not
more freedom for religious thought in tho disestablished Chnrch in Ireland—that she is less free than she was before . . . I must honestly confess thafc if , as an individual member of tho Chnrch of England , more than as a Ministermy honourable friend thinks
, to lure me out of the condition in which I find myself in tho Established Church by pointing out the felicity or tranquillity our brethren >' n Ireland are at this moment enjoying , I entirely differ from him , and I would rather remain where I am . " There is no
reason to believe that matters have mended in Ireland since the above memorable words were spoken by Mr . Gladstone . Indeed there are grave fears that the present condition of things is getting worse , and that it will require all the energies of the Irish and English brethren cambined to resist the Priest on tho one hand and tho Home Rulers ou the other .
Tho broad sheet is one of the most effective placards we have seen , ¦ tue principles of the Orange , Masonic , and Jesuit societies are Printed side by side in three columns , in orange , blue , and red ink Respectively . At each corner , underneath , are recorded , " some "nits of Romish teaching , " aud in the centre bottom panel are
engravings of the two sides of the " medal struck by order of Pope Gregory XIII . to commemorate the massacre , on Bartholomew ' s Day , of 60 , 000 French Protestants , in 1572 . " Anything more repugnant than the principles of the Jesuits as are here given from their own writers
"t is impossible to conceive . Our own are well known , and we cor . diall y recommend a perusal of those of the Orange Institntion . Apart tt ' om their special significance , they are generally , in a high degree , moral , religions , and charitable .
The annual distribution of Prizes to the pupils of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , at Wood Green , will take place on Saturday next , the 20 th inst .
At the installation meeting of tho Hermes Chapter , ^ ° - 77 , held at the Clarendon Hotel , Gravesend , on the 10 th instant ., E . Comp . W . H . Dean P . Z . P . Prov . Grand f ^ g . Dorset , was presented with a handsome P . Z . ' s jewel ; * or the able and efficient manner in whioh ho had discharged the duties of M . E . Z . during the past year .
A Convocation of the North London Chapter of Im Proven-i ent was held at the Alwyne Castle Tavern , St " aril ' s-road , on Thursday , the 11 th inst . Comps . Kni ghl ¦ M - ' E . Z ., Radoliffe H ., Strugneli J ., Sheffield S . E ., Ed Lionels S . N " ., Shoppard P . S . The respective offices were * oll sustained .
How Freemasons Should Meet Freemasons.
HOW FREEMASONS SHOULD MEET FREEMASONS .
HOW should they meet ; how should they act , and how should they part ? Masons should meet their Brother upon the level , if they remember their obligation . If they obey the teachings of Freemasonry they will extend the hand with their heart in it whenever and
wherever they meet a brother Mason , no matter what kind of a coat he may wear , or what position in life he may hold , he is a brother . We should ever be ready to speak a kind word and do all
in our power to promote his welfare and advance his interest . We should always and be ever ready aud willing to even put ourselves out to do an act of kindness , for we are bound together by the strongest ties—our sacred honour . We
should never speak ill of him , or allow another to do so if it lies in our power to prevent it . We should dwell together in unity . We should bear each other ' s burdens . If he is sick , visit him ; if he is poor , help him with our means , for
we know not how soon we may be in his place . When we hear a brother speak ill of another we think he haa forgotten his obligation , and the teachings of the Lodge has been like sowing seed on poor ground . And when we part
with a brother let us parfc upon the square , by leaving an impression on his mind that we are his friend indeed ; that what he tells us is lodged in a faithful breast . But we are sorry to say it , we have met those who are not what they
should be to be true Masons ; we have heard them speak unkind words against their brother Masons , and in our opinion there is no meaner man on God ' s green earth than a man taking his petty spites into the Lodge ; because he
does not like another for some cause , he will try to poison the minds of the brethren of the Lodge against him . He will say mean things about him in a sly mocking way . He will insinuate something , but he will not come out like a
man and a true Mason and tell what his grievances are , and give the brother a chance to defend himself . Fie , for shame ! Such a person is worse than the midnight assassin who steals behind his innocent victims and thrusts the
stiletto in his back , for the assassin has taken no obligations nor has he had the teachings of the Craft . Brethren , let us remember that life is short , there is none of us perfect . If we were weighed in the balance we would bo found
wanting . Let us act like men and be Freemasons indeed . Let us act well our part , there all the honour lies . Let us forgive as we hope to be forgiven . There is a place where all are equal and we are hurrying there fast . We will meet
upon the level when the gates of death are past , we shall stand before the orient ; our Master will be there , to try us by his unerring square . So , brethren , let us meet upon the level and part upon the square . —Detroit Freemason .
As it is the hope of reward that sweetens labour so it is the hope of winning a prize which to a very great extent ensures the enjoyment of " Our Boys " on the occasion of their annual athletic sports in the School grounds at Wood Green . But the prizes have to be provided , and their
provision costs money , which has to be raised irrespective of the general funds of the Institution . Last year a total of £ 32 6 s was collected , but this sum left a balance " on the wrong side of the sheet , " £ 1 12 s , which at present stands as a reminder to the President of " the sweets of
office . ' We hope a better fate is in store for this year ' s ** audit , " but in order to ensure such being the case it will be necessary for additional funds to be forthcoming , as it will never do to have to lower the numb -r or value of the prizes , which have doubtless ere now been decided upon
and won time after time in the imagination of the youthful competitors . Donations , which last year ranged from one shilling upwards , and which this year may be equally
varied , will be received aud fraternally acknowledged by ourselves , by Bro . F . Binckes the Secretary , or by Brother Dr . Morris , the Master of the School . We gave last year ' s balance-sheet in our last issue .
The following dinners have taken p lace at the Freemasons' Tavern during the week ending Saturday , 13 th June : —
Monday—60 th Rifles , 5 th Dragoon Guards . Tuesday—Royal Engineers . Wednesday—18 th Royal Irish , 7 th Royal Fusiliers , United Lodge . Thursday— 90 th Regiment , 8 th Hussars , Coffee and Eating House Keepers .