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All Books intended for Eeview should be addressed to the Editor of Tho Freemason ' s Chronicle , 67 Barbican , E . C . Official Directory for the Provincial Grand Lodge of Comicall . Sixth

year of publication . Edited by William James Hughan , P . M . Lodgo of Fortitude , Truro , Past Senior Grand Deacon of England , P . Prov . G . Secretary of Cornwall , & c ., & e . Truro : Printed at the Royal Cornwall Gazette Office , 187 G .

THOUGH this Directory is printed " for private circulation , " wo take leave to indicate as precisely as possible the nature of its contents , iu tho hope that brethren in other provinces may follow the admirable example set them by Bro . Hughan , and compile or at least edit tho compilation of similar directories for other provinces . Tho more

material of this kind wo havo the more likely is it we shall bo ablo to welcome tho comprehensive history of English Freemasonry , which , bearing the merits of Findel and other Masonio historians in mind , wo nevertheless unhesitatingly affirm has yet to be written . True , lists of Grand and Provincial Grand Officers , of the Lodges in

each province , with the dates of their constitution and their respective rolls of P . M . ' s , of the Grand and Provincial Grand Chapters , & c , & c , of the Grand Mark aud Provincial Grand Mark Lodges , & c , & c , with regulations as to regalia and stewardships at tho Charity Festivals , and ono or more statistical tables of local interest are , as it

were , but a drop in tho ocean of information that must bo collected towards tho compilation of a history . But , iu tho course of timo , a number of such drops will go some way towards forming a respectable sheet of water . At all events , it is a satisfaction to historically studious brethren to know that such a directory has been compiled

for ono of our numerous provinces , and that tho compiler is no . other than Bro . Hughan . The directory is in three parts , or , to speak more accurately perhaps , thero aro three directories bound in one . The first gives all the needful information as to Craft Masonry , the names and numbers of tho various Lodges in the Province , with the

dates of their constitution , the Grand Officers of England and of the Province , and tho roll of centenary Lodges of Cornwall . The second furnishes similar information as regards Royal Arch Masonry , while tho third relates to Mark Masonry , these two being in their first vear of publication only . Thou follow particulars respecting

the Masonic Charities , stewardships , regalia , centenary jewels , & c , and lastly , we have two statistical tables , of which the first shows the voting power of Cornwall in connection with our Charities , while the latter shows tho strength and distribution of the Craft in tho Province , thero being in all twenty-seven Lodges , with a total membership of 1433 . . r

Constitution , General Statutes and Ordinances of the Sovereign Sanr . tuary of the Ancient and Primitive Kite of Masonry , in and for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and In land , and its Dependencies ; v : ilh the Public Ceremonials , and a Sketch of the history of the IHtc . Printed by authority of the Sovereign Sanctuary in and for Great Britain and Ireland , ifce ., 1 S 75 . John Hogg and Co ., 15 A Patornostcr-row , London , E . C .

THE work is in three hooks . The first of these contains tho Constitution , Statutes and Ordinances of tho Rite . Book II . is occupied with a full account of tho Public Ceremonials . The third book contains a complete history of the Rite , in four parts . Part I . is by way of preface ; part II . sketches the history of the Rite in France ; part HI . in America ; and part IV . in tho United Kingdom . Taking the

work as a whole , we do not think it possible to have written a fuller or more exhaustive account of this Rite , of which Bro . Yarker is the M . I . S . Grand Master General in this country . The Constitution , Statutes , & c , are given at length . Tho minutest detail , as far as is permissible , of the Public Ceremonials is fully described , while the historical section is clear , precise , methodically arranged , and correct , § o far , at least , as we have been enabled to follow the very sinuous

course which this and other aspiring Rites have observed in then career . We cannot take upon ourselves to predict , or even surmise the degree of favour with ' which this history will be received by out readers . We feel assured , however , that if as students or intending candidates for admission into this Order , thoy are in anywise anxious to becoire acquainted with its history , they cannot do better than consult this work , published , as it is , by the Sovereign Sanctuary or Governing Body of tho Rite .

Ow pie-Rend u des Truvoi' . c da Convent des S " . prc ; . u : s Conseils iu Ilite Ecossais ancien et accej'te , lleuni a Lausanne ( Suisse ) en Septan-Ire , 18 / 5 . Public pur les soins du Supreme Conseil do Suisse , Lausanne . Imprimorie Jules Jaqueuod , Cito-Davant , 1370 . Tins pamphlet contains a full account of tho labours of the Masonic Congress lu-hl at Lausanne in the mo :: th of September last , from its

assembly when the T . P . S . G . C . Very 111 . Bro . Jules Besancon , assisted by the Very 111 . Bro . A . Amberuy , L . G . C ., opened the proceedings on the tith of that month to its close on the 22 nd , when a Manifesto ol Principles was drawn up and agreed to be published , and the President delivered his farewell address to the Congress . At the commencement , representatives from the Supremo Councils of England .

Scotland , Belgium , Prance , - & e ., presented themselves , and theii powers having been verified , were admitted . The President havhiL delivered his inaugttratory address , the Grand Orator then at lengti enunciated the principles which animated the brethren generally , : m < which would be their guide in tho course jf deliberation they wen about entering upon . The Grand Chancellor also addressed tho meeting aud altersome preliminary business , tho lirat sitting of the Congress

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came to a close . After further sessions , a Treaty of Union , Alliance and Confederation of the Supreme Grand Councils of tho Accepted Scottish Rite , accompanied by a full declaration of principles , was signed , sealed and delivered by their assembled representatives ou the 22 nd September . A list of Supremo Councils was also prepared , the rights of each being recognised , and tho limits of their several

jurisdictions defined . Tho recognition of tho Supreme Council of Brazil was , however , deferred till the claims of two rival bodies to be such Council had been anthoratively determined by the Tribunal constituted under Article 7 of the Treaty of Alliance . Tho Congress closed with the following address from tho President , Jules Besancon : —

" Very Illustrious Brethren : — The Masonic Congress at Lausanne has accomplished its task , but before formally closing its session , your President would convey to you his thanks . Never , owing to your kind aud fraternal spirit , was a formidable duty rendered so easy of accomplishment . The questions that were submitted to your deliberations and which you havo

happily solved were of grave importance . These were to ( a ) complete the work of 178 G by reconciling the Grand Constitutions to tho spirit of the present age , without at tho same timo depriving them of that lofty character for wisdom which distinguished our predecessors in Masonry . We venture to say these efforts of ours havo been crowned with complete success . Wo have had no resistance to

overcome , and each of us has been ablo to add his stone to the common edifice ( b . ) To determine tho basis of a Treaty of Alliance among the different Scottish Supremo Councils , and to bring closer still tho bonds which unite them . Here again , a wouderfnl progress has been mado . Henceforth Scottish Masonry will be an indissoluble body , as it were one united family , in spite of the distribution of its

members , and the differences that exist among thorn in manners , nationality , and religion . This indeed , is tho true ideal of Freemasonry . Our Congress has been unwilling to separate without first issuing a warm manifesto to all tho friends of light and of progress . Scottish Masonry regards them all as companions iu its labours aud invites them to combat with it against intolerance and prejudices .

All these important decisions have been arrived at unanimously , as becomes true Masonry . Thus tho Royal Art will derive from this general consensus additional force wherewith to battle against the darkness of superstition and ignorance . Our trust in Masonry will bo rekindled , and every Lodge will become a centre of Light , whose

beneficial influence will extend over and transform the whole profane world . May the G . A . O . T . U . crown our aspirations and fertilize the field of our labours . In the name of God , of St . John , and of the Confederate Supreme Councils , I close the labours of this Congress of Lausanne . "

Picturesque Europe . Part II . Cassell , Potter , and Galpin ; London , Paris , and New York . WE have only just received the second part of this admirable periodical . It quite realises tho favourable opinion wo expressed of the opening number , tho high standard of merit already exhibited both in the illustrations and the letter-press being fully maintained .

Tho former include a steel engraving of "Llyn Idwul , " by C . G . Lewis , from a sketch by E . M . Wimperis , and a series of wood engravings by different artists . The earlier of these relate to Eton College , among them being " the Interior of tho Quadrangle , " " Staircase to the Upper Schools , " " the Lower School , " " the Old Fives Court , " aud " the Entrance to the Playing Fields . " Tho later aro of

various scenes in North Wales , to which wo are taken , now that Windsor and Eton havo received that priority of notice , to which they aro entitled . These aro ( 1 ) " Conway Castle , " by Whymper , from a sketch by P . Skclton ; ( 2 ) and ( 3 ) "Buddlan Castle , " and "the Banqueting Hall , Conway Castle , " by the same artists ; ( 4 ) "Cliffs on tho Conway Mountain , North Wales , " by W . H . Boot ;

( 5 ) " I ' andy Mill aud Fall near Bottwys-y-Coed , North Wales , " by T . L . Rowbotham ; aud ( G ) " Shepherd ' s Crag on the Llugwy , " by E . M . W . ; these three last being also engraved b y Mr . Whymper . The accompanying narrative is clearly aud ably written , being sufficientl y explanatory , without at the same time , aud as too frequently happens , being overlaid with too great an abundance of detail . Messrs .

Cassell aud Co . have , for some years , exhibited a most praiseworthy desire to meet the public taste for illustrated serial literature of a high-class character ; but we do not think thoy ever made a happier choice than when they resolved on bringing out this periodical . We imagine , at least , the public are of this mind , for the reception accorded to Picturesque Europe has been generally , aud wo may add deservedly , cordial .

Hail to the Lord Hay or ! Civic song aud chorus . Dedicated ( by special permission ) to the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor . Written and composed by Michael Watson . London : J . Williamson , 19 Great Portland-street , Oxford Circus , W . —This is a very effective song , and supplies a want that has long been felt by many . As commemorative of the glories of the greatest , the wealthiest , and one of the most ancient cities of the civilised world , this song will , no doubt

, enjoy a lasting popularity . As a composition , too . it deserves to bo well received . The words are simple , aud so is the melody . Yet ¦ loth are tuneful , and more likely to impress people favourably than had i hoy been more ambitious and more elaborate . No doubt we shall lied Mr . Watson ' s song , where it deserves to be , in the programme of •ougs to be sung at all future civic entertainments , and wliere it may oe apropriately arranged to follow the toast of tho Lord Mayor .

^ CHINESE ( .. uivixft . —lor Sale , an elaborately carved Sot of Ivory Chessmen . Lh « j Jviiitfs . stand s . J iriche .-i high , the other pieces in proportion . Kni ght * and - awiiaon n . ji ' .-iclmck , nil mounted on stands , ivith concentric balls . Can be < eeu , and full particulars obtained , on application to W . W . MoRGAjr , 67 Barbican . —Jtfef . '