Correspondence.

Entick , A . M . ' is ifc understood where ho obtained his orders or his degree ' . At the age of eighteen ho engaged in a controversy with Woolston . against whom ho wrote a tract entitled 'The Evidence of Christianity proved from Facts , ' which is supposed to be a translation from Houteville . He was subsequently a schoolmaster in the vicinity of Stepney , and wrote largely for booksellers who published in numbers , for whom be compiled the ' Naval Wars , ' ' A History of the

Seven Years' War . ' He enlarged the edition of ' Maitland ' a History of London , ' & c , Ac . In the latter of these works he inserted a 'History of Wilke ' s proceedings with the City of London , ' having been one of the warmest partizans . He also compiled a small Latin Dictionary , and the English Spelling Dictionary , of which great numbers wero for some years sold , and had a share in composing the new ' Weekly Preparation , ' and the ' Whole Duty of Man . ' He died

in May 1773 . " Aa the writer of fche above short notice referred to " Lysons Environs of London , " I consulted the said work . The date of Entick's burial is given therein , 23 rd May 1773 . Lysons mentioos ^ that Entick wrote for the anti-ministerial paper called the " Monitor , his

being taken up under a general warrant , for which he recovered damages , and that twenty thousand copies of the two Dictionaries above uamed " have been printed at a-time . " I also consulted Chalmer ' s Biographical Dictionary , and all that I found therein which the above paragraphs are minus of is , that Entick married a widow , and that both died the same year , aud were

buried , in the same ground . Fraternally yours , JACOB NORTON . Boston , U . S ., 30 th Aug . 1884 .

MASONIC EXHIBITIONS . To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —I am glad you have given so much prominence in your columns to the recent Masonic Conversazione at Worcester . These Exhibitions deserve every encouragement . They not only bring ns , as it were , into direct contact with the past by means of the mementoes and relics of former brethren of greater or

leas distinction , Taut they are likewise calculated to foster a love of Masonic study . However , my object in writing these few lines is not to express my own opinion on the subject , bnt to draw your attention to the fact that our American brethren are strongly advocating similar Exhibitions . I have just had shown mo an article in the Hebrew Leader , in which part of a former article of yours on the

Worcester meeting is quoted , and the proposal ia directly made to have an Exhibition or Museum of Masonic curios at New York , the proceeds to be utilised in aid of the funds of the Masonic Board of Relief of that city . This is a wrinkle which deserves attention in the old country as well .

I had fche good fortune to be present at the Worcester meeting , aud heard ( he remarks of your representative when responding for the " Masonic Press , " in which he suggested that the authorities at Headquarters should take fche matter in band , and establish a Museum under the wing of Grand Lodge . I quite endorse all that he said , and hope ere long to hear that his suggestions have been carried out . Faithfully and fraternally yours , A STUDIOUS MASON .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

PANMURE LODGE , No . 139 . THE installation meeting was held on Monday , the 1 st instant , at 8 A Red Lion Square , Holborn . Lodge was opened by Brother T . Poore P . M ., in the absence ( through illness ) of Brother Walmsley W . M . Amongst the members present were Bros . W . Yincent S . W ., E . Whittaker J . W ., T . E . Hawkins M . O ., G . Allen S . O ., E . Axford J . O ., C . Tayler J . D ., Bond , Grist , Edmonds , Gregory Secretary , Hobbs , 4 c , & c . Visitor—Bros . Matier P . G . W . The minutes of last

meeting were confirmed , and the Auditors' report was received and adopted . Bro . Poore installed Bro . YF . Yincent as W . M ., and the Officers were appointed as follow : —Bros . Whittaker S . W . , Hawkins . T . W ., Allen M . O ., Axford S . O ., Tayler J . O ., Edmonds Treasurer , Pulman P . M . Secretary , . Tenner Reg . of Marks , Phillips S . D ., Bond J . D ., Grist I . G ., Lee Organist , Gregory D . C , Ray Steward . Bro .

Poore gave tho customary addresses in bis usual eloqnent and impressive manner . A ballot was taken for Brother Bolton , J . W . of fche Acacia Lodge , Bromley , which was unanimous in his favour , and he was advanced to the rank of M . M . M ., by Brother Vincent . Lod ^ o was closed and adjourned till the first Monday in November . The

members afterwards dined together at the Holborn Restaurant where au excellent banquet was supplied , under the direction of Bro ! Hamp . The W . M ., Bro . Vincent , who presided , gave the usual loyal and customary toasts , and after passing a pleasant and enjoyable evening the brethren separated .

HOLLOTFAY ' PIUS . —Enfeebled Existence—This medicine embraces every attribute required in a general and domestic remedy . It overturns tbo foundations of disease laid by defective food and impure air . In obstructions or congestions of the liver , lungs , bowels , or any other organs , these Tills arc especially serviceable and eminently successful . Thev shonld bo keep in readiness in every family , being n , medicine of incomparable utility for young persons , especially those of feeble constitntions . They never cause pain or irritate tbe most sensitive nerves or most tender bowels . Holloway ' s Pills are the best known purifiers of the blood , the most active promoters of absorption and secretion , whereby all poisonous aud obnoxious particles , are removed from both solids and fluids .

Seasonable Remarks.

SEASONABLE REMARKS .

MASONIC hodies that havo been taking a vacation during tho heated terra will mostly resume labour during the month of September . The members having enjoyed a season of rest from Masonic work should respond to the call with alacrity , and go to work with renewed

vigour , and with a full determination to promote the heat interests of their respective bodies and Masonry generally . There are special reasons why this should he the case at the present time . This is the great political campaign year . The next three months will be full of excitement , noise , and

confusion . The great political parties are already in the field with their chosen leaders engaged in a mighty struggle for supremacy . Every man is expected to be found somewhere in the lines . In the great enthusiasm which prevails in such a contest other interests are often neglected .

Masonry has nothing to do with political campaigns , only so far as to guard the Order against injury from them . In proportion to the whole , Masons will be found in about equal numbers in all parties . The great trouble seems to be that men cannot discuss politics as they do any

other subject , pleasant and dispassionately . Vituperation often takes the place of argument , and personal character is assailed by the worst of methods ; sometimes with but little regard for truth . To learn to subdue the passions is one of the first duties taught in Masonry . Masons engaged

in politics should be careful to observe this first duty , give no license to the tongue in fche heat of public debate but such as truth , honour , and justice may warrant . Let no provocation make you forget that a Mason should always be a gentleman .

There is one pleasant thought that comes up in this connection . The Mason can find a safe retreat from fche unseemly strife that he uow finds in all public places where men most do congregate by going to his Lodge . Here he finds peace , harmony and goodwill . The noisy

politician is conspicuously absent , or has kindly left his diatribe outside the Tyler's door . Political opponents here sit side by side , with apparently the most kindly feelings , while from the East they hear , ' " Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity . "

They listen with earnest interest as the neophyte is instructed that by the u ? e of the compass Masons are taught to regulate their desires , and keep their passions within due bounds . Every word they hear is calculated to

make them wiser , better , and consequently happier . The Mason who can go forth from snch a place without feeling that he has been benefitted , is hardly a fit subject for the honour conferred upon him on his admission .

Masonry in Indiana at the present time is on a good footing . With abundant crops generally throughout the State , the outlook for bnsiness is good . Such being the case there will be doubtless many seeking admission into the Order . The ability to pay the initiation fee does not

prove a man worthy of admission . No Lodge , however poor , can afford to be influenced by such a consideration . As has been said repeatedly , numbers do not constitute strength in Masonry . The largest Lodge in the State was not represented afc the last meeting of the Grand Lodge

because its dues were nofc paid . Allowing members to become delinquent for dues was breaking down this Lodge , and there are many more in a poor , sickly condition from the same cause . Bad financial management in Lodges is the weakest point in Masonry . In resuming active labour

let the first business be an inquiry as to the standing of members . Start with the determination to carry no member delinquent beyond the close of tho year . The time of the Lodge will be much more profitably employed in attending to this matter than in making new Masons . — Masonic Advocate .

Design Of The Degrees.

DESIGN OF THE DEGREES .

THE initiation into the first , or Entered Apprentices Degree , was made to partake , in a slighter propprfcion , of those trials of physical and moral courage for which fche admission into ancient and chiefly Egyptian mysteries are famous . The second or Fellow Craft ' s was rendered

interesting by those scientific instructions and philosop hical lectures which characterised later parts of the mysteries ; though both degrees were made to tend to the glory of thafc God who had given such faculties to them and to the