The Genesis Of Masonry.

by , but it passed not away . Originating in the East—the land of origins , it crossed seas and continents in its westward progress , until it reached again its place of beginning ,

thus girdling the earth . Only the poles of the earth ave without Lodges of the Craft , only the uninhabited lands of eternal snow and ice are beyond the jurisdiction of the univorsal brotherhood .

Do we appreciate as much as we should this Most Ancient and Honourable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons ? Do we give the study to which it is entitled to the romantic past of Freemasonry , to its mysterious origin ,

its wonderful history , its companionship with all the centuries since man became civilised , its consequential achievements for the race in the Temples and other noble edifices it has erected , and the blessings , moral , social , convivial and material , it has freely bestowed upon its initiates ?

Do we study its work as we should , that work which is tne body oi Masonry , enshrining the spirit that gives it life ? Unless we know the work we cannot comprehend what is taught by it . It is the language of the Craft . If we can speak that language wo may understand it , we may

find out , by seeking , its mystic meaning , we may become adopts in its learning , we may know what we mean when we perform the work of the Craft . But it is possible to use the words oi a foreign language without understanding their meaning . No Freemason should do this . Eeflection

upon the work will reveal its hidden meaning . Indeed , it largely explains itself . In addition thereto the legitimate literature of the Craft is ample to afford illustrative information . Let each Brother hear , learn , mark , and inwardly digest the lessons taught by Freemasonry , in the

work of tho Lodge , the printed Constitutions or Abiman Rezon of the Craft , and the instructive side-lights thrown upon tho fraternity by tho now abounding literaturo of Freemasonry—the productions of some of the brightest

and best minds iu the world . Tho printed Reports on Correspondence of tho various Grand Lodges alone aro a valuable medium of information , a familiarity with which will give sound views upon many important Masonic topics .

Brethren , hear , learn , read , reflect ; and having taught yourselves , bo tbeu prepared to impart light to your Brethren . —Keystone .

Good Work.

GOOD WORK .

WHAT is good work ? and what is the best method to pursue in learning'to work properly ? are questions we often hear . I will endeavour to give " rational and satisfactory answers . " Good work is the exact interpretation of certain ideas , symbols and language , so that the candidate shall receive just tho impression intended by the nature of the work .

Masonry , iu its ritual has handed down to us language so beautiful and comprehensive that no one , even the most eloquent , can hope to extemporaneously improve it . It is the duty of every Mason to be ready when called upon to take an officer ' s station , and to do good work is

also a duty every officer owes to Masonry , to his Lodge , to the candidate and to himself . How can he acquire the art ? By making Masonry a study , to read its history as far back as possible , to follow its growth and development , to know the true meaning

of its language and Bymbols , so that he may have a full knowledge and conception of the impression to be made upon the mind of the candidate . Then if he not only

knows what is required of himself , but also what is expected of every other Officer , he will lose all self-consciousness in the pleasure of imparting useful knowledge to the candidate and members . The result will be " good work . "

Really good work can only be done by those who have read and studied , or have acquired the same knowledge by long years of work and close observation . By long odds a study of the best Masonic authors and the current Masonic magazines and papers is the better and quicker

method . I would also recommend a thorough perusal of the reports of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence , found in each year's Proceedings of the Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter . Every presiding officer at least should read every word , not only this year ' s publication , but back numbers as well .

Good Work.

Every Mason should have a Masonic paper or magazine of some sort . They contain , besides original matter , extracts from the best Masonic writings , and on those subjects pertaining to a display of all the virtues none are more eloquent writers thau Masons .

I know of no study that makes so quick and beautiful returns . What more delightful than the study of man from his earliest history , his struggle for existence , his slow advancement to tho various forms of civilisation , his

downfall and his recovery . The rise and development of races and nations , or the decay and destruction of others ; their present state as compared with their past , exemplified by tho different tribes , nations , and people of the earth .

What is a greater pleasure than to be able to contemplate from the highest educational standpoint the most minute as well as the greatest works of the Great

Creator ; to see in the grain of sand wonders as great as in the lofty mountain ? What of greater moment than to know " Our duty to God and to mankind ?"—Masonic Journal .

Masonic And Military Order Of Knights Of The Red Cross Of Constantine.

MASONIC AND MILITARY ORDER OF KNIGHTS OF THE RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE .

— : o : — NAVAL AND MILITARY CONCLAVE , No . 35 . THE annual meeting for tho installation of Officers was hold on Friday , tho 7 th instant , at tho Masonio Hall , Commercial-road , Portsmontb , whon the M . P . S . Elect Bro . W . Glazebrook , and V . Eleot Bro . A . N . Y . Howell were duly installed by Bro . F . Sanders , who was accorded a hoarty voto of thanks for the very able manner iu which tho impros 8 ivo ceremony waB performed by him . The M . P . S .

then invested his Officers , as nndor : —Bros . G . Reading I . P . S ., vv . Miller P . S . Sen . Gen ., R . Payno Jnn . Gen ., F . Sanders P . S . H . P ., J . E . Buok P . S . Treasurer , A . It . Robinson P . S . Secretary , W . A . Campbell Profoot , G . S . Woodthorpo Sub Prefect , 0 . H . Hardy Standard Bearer , W . Langthovne Herald , J . Exell Senator .

Subsequently the brethren adjourned to the Refectory , where a reoheroho bauqnet was served by Bro . Poarce , tho Steward of the olub . The visitors included Past Masters Hewott and Sperring of the Royal

Sussex Lodge . The M . P . S . Bro . Glazebrook presided , and the usual toasts wore honoured . Letters of apology had been vecoived from Dr . Knott Intondant General of Hants , and other brethren who were unable to be present .

Scotland.

SCOTLAND .

SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER .

A QUARTERLY Communication of this body was held in the - £ X Freemasons' Hall , Edinburgh , on the 5 th instant . Tho following were nominated as Grand Office Bearers for the next year : — Comp . Col . Sir Aroh . C . Campbell , Bart . First Principal Sir Michael R . Shaw-Stewart , Bt . Past FirBt Prinoipal Earl of Haddington ... ... Second Prinoipal

Lord Saltoun ... ... Third Prinoipal Robert S . Brown ... ... Scribe E . Dr . George Dickson ... ... Scribe N . W . Officer ... ... Treasurer Jas . Criohton ... ... Recorder

Jas . Dairymple Duncan ... Chancellor Colonel John Campbell ... First Sojourner Colonel P . Stirling ... ... Second Sojourner Chae . Baxter ... ... Third Sojourner

Jas . Melville ... ... Sword Bearer Wn , Blaok ... ... Superintendent of Works H . J . Shields ... ... First Standard Bearer Edward Macbean ... ... Second Standard Bearer John Taylor ... ... Janitor

Comp . Christie wns appointed Provincial Grand Snpenntendent for Stirlingshire , and Comp . Chas . Shepherd Provincial Grand Superintendent for Aberdeenshire .

The Companions of the Magdalen Chapter dined together at the Reindeer Hotel , Doncaster , on Friday night , the 28 th ult . First Principal Companion Hurst presided , and amongst those present were Second Principal Companiou Bellerby , and Third Principal Companion Ogle . An excellent banquet was provided by Mrs . Ivatts .

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