Freemasonry's Fruitage.

Masonry—for here ends the resemblance . The radical difference appears in such strong contrast as to mark the Operative Mason as a body of its ow-n kind . The very nature of their calling ; tho necessity of a knowledge of so many branches of learning to become a master workman :

tbe fact that they had to go from home and to the temple , cathedral , church , mosque , in whatever city or country it was to bo erected , superinduced in this Order a relation of fraternity that never could have had existence in those trades-artizans who lived and conducted business that

came to them in their own homes . As the Masons went from Tyre to Jerusalem , so they travelled to every city where splendid edifices were to be constructed . They

generally lived in " huts " around or noar the edifice to be built ; each Mason on arriving had to identify himself as a member ofthe Order , to be received and permitted to earn master ' s wages .

It will not do to conclude , because we have no positive evidence of the fact , that tho Operative Mason had no esoteric teachings . Think yon these men , who were

organised into associations in every land where the forms of architectural rules were observed in constructing temples and palaces , were different from the people from whom they sprung ?

From earliest recorded history we find man had some knowledge of four very important branches of useful arts , whioh necessarily administered to his comfort and happiness . In antediluvian days , while yet Adam lived , wo are informed that Jabal was the father of the tent dwellers :

Jubal the father of such that handled the harp and organ ; Tubal-Cain , an instructor of every artificer in brass and iron ; Naamah , in spinning and weaving . It was after this , if we are to follow the consecutive order of Bible

history , that Seth was born to Adam . Even prior to the birth of Seth , Cain went from the presence of the Lord and dwelt in the land of Nod , east of Eden , where to him was born a son ; and " he builded a city and called the name of the city after bis son Enoch . "

So we have instructors in tent-building , in instrumental music , " an instructor in every artificer in brass and iron , " builders of cities , and spinners and weavers , before even Noah was born .

I do not stop to speculate npon the kind of harps and organs , or works in brass and iron , or form and style of architecture employed by those early mechanics and artists . There is one thing clearly defined ; the buildings that were erected to make cities were not tents , for the

people who were instructed by Jabal in tent-building were " such as have cattle . " The tents , therefore , were light structures , easily moved from placo to place , as the herds grazed over the country . Such nomadic people builded no cities ; but they had some sort of spun and woven material out of which tents were made . —Voice of Masonry .

( To be continued . )

Masonic Sonnets.—No. 22.

MASONIC SONNETS . —No . 22 .

Br BBO . CHAS . F . FOESHAW , LL . D ., 2417 — : o : — HEARTY GOOD WISHES .

A world of meaning in these three words lies , Meaning all fraught with rich Masonio gems , Fib to illamine earth ' s remotest skies—Fit to create the costliest diadems . We wish Masonio Truths may ever dwell Within the hearts of those who know the Tie

. . . . — . _ . . ~ - ~ .. . . . . W- « HVHV . . UW . . . . . . . . . MV ~ .. « , We wish for Peace within each citadel—For Concord , Union and Fidelity . We wish all Brethren may adorn onr Art , Thafc to its precepts they may e ' er be trne ; That they may never in this worldly mart

Sully the Silver or disgrace tbe Bine . We wish all Craftsmen joy ; we wish Success And better days for Masons in Distress . Winder House , Bradford . 11 th November 1892 .

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Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

CRAFT . — : o : — TEMPLE LODGE , No . 101 .

THE regular meeting of this prosperous Lodge was held at the Ship and Turtle Tavern , Leadenhall Street , on Tuesday , the 1 st inst . Present—Bros . Sparkes W . M ., Williams I . P . M ., Foster S . W ., Wood J . W ., Lardner P . M . Secretary , Plant J . D ., Briant I . G ., Petley Organist , Shelvey Steward , Potter Tyler , Paine , Knff , Keates , Game , Lankaster , Isaacson , Eyre , Moore , Squire , Morant , Dowsett , Piper , Weston , Mathers , Hardwioke , Harrison , Lucas , aud Paten .

The Visitors were Bros . Warner S . W . 1297 , Stone S . W . 507 , and Ruahford P . M . 602 . The minutes of tho previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Game waa passed in an impressive manner by the W . M . Letters of apology were read for non-attendance through illness . Bro . H . Wood J . W . announced that he would stand Steward at the coming Festival of the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution ,

and represent the Temple Lodge . The business of the Lodge ended , it waa closed , and the brethren adjourned to a capital supper , under the able superintendence of Brother Ashby , tbe manager , to whioh amplo justice waa done . On the removal of the cloth fche Worshipfnl Master gave the toast of the Queen and Craft with thafc of His Eoyal Highness Mosfc Worshipful

Grand Master , truly Masonioally , and , as such , was received ; also fche toast of the Pro Grand Master , Depnty Grand Master , and rest of the Grand Officers Present and Past . The toasfc of the acting W . M . Bro . Williams I . P . M ., was next given inappropriate terms by Brother Laviiuur P . M ., and responded to **<* ry suitably by Bro . Williams . Tbe Worshipfnl Master was obliged to leave through stress of

business . Bro . Williams nexfc gave the toasfc of the Visitors , giving them the hearty welcome becoming the Temple Lodge , which was ably replied to by Bros . Warner , Stone , nnd Euahford , wifch thanks for such a cordial greeting . The toasfc of the P . M . 's was next given in appropriate terms , Bro . Williams remarking their cheerful willingness afc all times to render their able services . Bro . Brandon White P . M . mosfc ably replied . The toasfc of the

Secretary , Treasurer , and Officers of the Lodge followed in befitting terms , and was replied to by Bros . Lardner Secretary and acting Treas ., and Harry Foster S . W ., stating the deep interest they took in the Lodge , and pledging themselves to do their utmost for it . The Tyler's toast closed a very happy meeting . Some excellent songs were rendered by Bros . Harry Foster S . W ., Arthur Weston , J . E . Hardwioke , and Horace Petley , under tbe direction of the able Organist .

DEVONSHIRE LODGE , No . 625

THE brethren of this Lodge celebrated the Festival of Sfc . John the Evangelist , at Glossop , on the 10 th inst . The installation of Bro . James Parker as Worshipful Master took place afc the Town HaU , the ceremony being conducted by Bro . J . E . Steward P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Cheshire , assisted by the local brethren . The Officers

for the ensuing year were elected as follows : —Bros . John G . Hodgson Ssnior Warden , W . H . Iriatu Junior Warden , Walter Thorp Treasurer , A . Walker Secretary , T . Kamester Senior Deacon , G . Hadfield Junior Deacon , and E . Allen Inner Guard . A banquet snbieqaently took place at the Masonio Hall .

BELGEAVE LODGE , No . 749

THE annnal meeting oc this Lodge was held on Wednesday , the 9 th inst ., at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet Street ; , when Bro . W . D . T . Turnpenny was installed as Worshipful Master for fche ensuing year , and the following were appointed as the Officers : —Bros . J . H . Brand S . W ., F . Kedge P . M . J . W ., P . Parsons P . M . Treasurer , H . Garrod P . M . Secretary , E . W . Benns S . D ., C . Doresa J . D ., S . E . Williams

I . G ., J . W . Hobbs P . M . Dir . of Cers ., A . J . Hexter A . D . C , A . F . Leech P . M . and H . Hexter Stewards , H . Graves Organist . The other business of the evening included the raising of Bros . Chapman and Eiohter , who were advanced in a most impressive manner . At the conclusion of the business the company sat down fco a banquet ,

under the presidency of the new Worshipful Master . Afterwards the usual loyal toasts were hononred , Bro . Henry Garrod ( the Secretary of the Lodge ) responding to thafc of the Grand Officers , who , he said , had the interest of Freemasonry thoroughly at heart . The Immediate Past Master ( Bro . Austin ) proposed the toasfc of fche

Worshipful Master . Having had something to do with the training of the present Master of the Lodge , he felt ( he said ) in a position fco express an opinion , as to his ability . He assured the members thafc fchey had in fche chair of their Lodge a mosfc zealoas and capable Officer , who had striven hard to qualify himself for the post to which ,

by the votes of the members , he had succeeded that night . In reply , the Master tendered his mosfc sincere thanks . He trusted he might have the health and strength to go through his duties during the year , and hoped at the close of his term of office to have won as much esteem as his predecessor . He further hoped the members would

rally round him and assist in keeping the Belgrave Lodge to the front under his Mastership . The nexfc toast was thafc of fche Installing Master . The Worshipful Master said he felt those present had seen by hispretltcessor's presidency thafc night how capable the outgoing Master was . His working had really been a Masonic treat , and had

made the ceremonies especially effective . He had been a thoroughly good Master to the Lodge during the year , and fchey must all hope he would be long spared to enjoy the esteem ho had won in their midst . Bro . Austin tendered his sincere thanks . His nuanimons election fco fche ohair in October 1891 was a gratifying ex' / arience to