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such a manner as to veil sufficiently what should remain a mystery to the outer world , it seems to me there is no moro suitable medium for the interchange of rival opinions and interpretations than the columns of the C HRONICLE . I shall be happy to take my part in any such discussion , bnt I do not feel myself strong enough or old enough as a Mason to lead tho way . This I leave to somo such

eminent authority as " P . M ., P . Z ., " and I hope he will bo able to act on tho suggestion I am now making . But if his engagements are likely to prevent him just now engaging in such friendly passages of argument , perhaps some other skilled member of our Society will kindly initiate a friendly controversy which will educe opinions from our most learned authorities , and at the same timo prove interesting to the general body of your readers . I subscribe myself , Faithfully and fraternally yours , BETA .

THE INSTALLATION ENGRAVING . To the Editor of THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —I have no doubt many of my subscribers and intending purchasers are losing patience at the delay in tho publication of the Installation Engraving . Permit mo tho use of your columns to inform them nofc an hour has been lost in putting iu tho

effects of light and shade , & c , on tho plate , on which tho engraver has been working incessantly ever since tho notice of the last proof appeared in your columns in May last . I havo this day received a letter from the engraver , asking me to go to Paris to inspect the last and final proof , preparatory to his handing me over the finished plate .

If I find no alteration or retouchings are required , the plato will be in the hands of Messrs . McQueen , the printers , of Tottenham-courtroad , by the first week in September , when we shall commence issuing proofs . I am , dear sir and brother , Yours truly and fraternally , 213 Regenfc-streefc , EmvD . J . HARTV , 16 th August 1877 .

A RARE EIND . To the Editor of THE FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . DuAit SIR AND BROTHER , —Ifc may interest Masonic collectors to know that I have by chance got hold of another copy of the very scarce engraving entitled " Procession of the Scald Miserable Masons , 1742 . " It is a good impression , but has two slight stains on the margin . This print was fully described in your issue No . 5 , Vol . I .

Yours faithfully , W . SPENCER 23 A Great Queen-streefc , 14 th August 1877 .

A slight mistake has been unintentionally committed by our contemporary , the Keystone . The review of the newedition of " Masonic Minstrelsy , " recently published by Messrs . Spencer and Co ., appeared in these columns , and not in those of the journal to which it is attributed in the issue of our Philadelphian friend on the 4 th instant .

"We learn from the same source that the Palestine Commandery , No . 18 , of New York City , accompanied by the band of the 71 st Regiment , made a pilgrimage to Newport , Rhode Island , on the 24 th ult ., where they found the fratres of the Washington Commandery , No . 4 , of the

latter city , awaiting their arrival . Having marched to the residence of the Hon . William Beach Lawrence , they were addressed in eloquent terms by Sir Kni ght Isaac Lawrence . Governor Yon Zandt , who Avas then introduced to the visitors , acknowledged the compliment paid him in very

felicitous terms , and Commander Sir Henry V . Myers , of the Palestine Commandery , also delivered a speech . This part of the programme being concluded , the brethren sat down to a splendid collation , famished by Mr . Lawrence , Governor Van Zandt occupying one end of

the table , and Sir Knight Myers the other . Sir Knight David Stevens was in his place at the head of the Washington Commandery , and there was also present the M . W . Bro . 0 , R . Cutler , Grand Master of Masons in Rhode Island .

The Hebreio Leader announces that tho rival branches of the Order of the Red Cross of Constantine held a meeting at Rochester , New York , on the 20 th ulfc ., when a Sovereign Grand Imperial Council was united and organised , C . F .

Knapp , of Pennsylvania being chosen Sovereign Grand Master , and General Alfred Creigh , also of Pennsylvania , Grand Registrar . The same journal states that it is the practice of the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana to issue , on the first of every month , a circular

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addressed to all its subordinate Lodges , and furnishing information as to all who have been suspended , expelled , dropped , rejected , or reinstated during the preceding month , by the several Lodges within the jurisdiction .

Wo note with p leasure that steps are being taken by the Lodge of Industry , No . 48 , Gateshead , with a view to forming an " Industry Masonic Hall Company , Limited , " so that the Lodge may have its own premises , and be independent of taverns and hotels , when engaged in their

Masonic duties . It seems that the Hall , which was tho property of the " Gateshead Masonic Hall Company , Limited , " has lately been sold to such advantage that it is believed the whole of the original capital will be returned to the shareholders , and that there -will also be a

considerable surplus to divide among them as interest . A number of the shareholders in the old company have already agreed to transfer the ori ginal amount of their shares to the company now in course of formation , while others , who have not felt at liberty to aid the new venture to the full extent

of their shares in the old company , have expressed themselves as willing to subscribe for a number of £ I shares . Negociations are in progress for the purpose of obtaining an eli gible site , and upwards of 600 £ 1 shares are already taken . An influential committee has been temporarily

formed , consisting of Bros . D . Sinclair W . M ., M . Corbitt and R . Whitfield Senior and Junior Wardens respectively , and several Past Masters and members of the Lodge of Industry , and they express a hope that when the project becomes known , other zealous and influential brethren will allow their names to be added to the committee . We are

only too pleased to have an opportunity of giving publicity to so admirable a scheme . It is , of course , out of the question that every Lodge should have its Hall ; but -where a Lodge feels itself strong enough to incur the expense , ifc

is desirable that one should be erected or purchased , and devoted solely to the purposes of Freemasonry . Our brethren of the Lodge of Industry have our heartiest good wishes for their success .

Now that wo are in the height of the Excursion Season , and the Railway Companies have made their usual arrangements for the convenience of the public , we would call attention to one provision of the London and North Western Company , by -which people will be enabled to make a

nine clays' trip to Edinburgh and Glasgow , extending over nine days , commencing from the 21 st , and terminating ou the 29 th inst ., both clays inclusive . The tariff of fares is very modest , the charge from Euston being fixed afc GOs first class , and 30 s third class , with an additional sixpence

in each case from Broad Street , Dalston , Victoria , Clapham Junction , Battersea , Chelsea , and West Brompton . An opportunity like this for visiting the capital and chief

manufacturing and commercial city of Scotland is nofc often presented , ancl any who have not made arrangements for a holiday trip will do well to avail themselves of this opportunity .

The report of the Directors of the Freemasons' Hall Company , which was unanimously adopted at the thirteenth annual general meeting , stated thafc the expectations of the directors , which were expressed afc the last meeting , had been fully realised . The able management of Bro . E .

Dawkins had resulted , not only in the extension , of the business of the Tavern , but had also given unqualified satisfaction to its numerous patrons . There was to the credit of the Company a profit of £ 640 , showing a net increase over the previous year ' s working of £ 2 , 000 .

The balance was carried over to the profit and loss account of former years . The death of their esteemed colleague , Bro . J . C . Daniel , was announced . He had been connected with the Company since its formation .

Mr . C . E . Amos was elected in his stead . Bros . Dumas and C . Lawley CG . retiring directors offered themselves , and were re-elected . Messrs . H . Chatteris and B . Baker were re-elected auditors . s

HOLLOTVAY ' S OiNraiwT A > B PILLS . —Bad Logs . —Any unnatural discharge from the skin is at all times disagreeable , hut in'hot weather it becomes irritating ; sometimes offensive . Had legs , old wounds , scrofula , aad scorbutic eruptions are cooled , soothed , and cured by Ilolloway ' s Ointment . It at once arrests all diseases of the surface , by purifying and regulating the circulation in thoir neighbourhood , by giving energy to the nerves of the affected part , and by expelling all poisonous and noxious matters . It ejects the seeds of all virulent eruptions and ulcerations , aud thus confers r . o partial or temporary boon , but a complete and permanent cure . By means of these remedies nl ! sufferers may aim at attaining health , and will LdyariWj- succeed ,