The Season Why Ladies Have Never Been Made Freemasons.

wisdom , virtue and beauty are attributes too celestial to be frequentl found united in one form . We too often find beauty capriciou self-sufficient , negligent of adorning itself with any other ornamentthan snch as are conveyed by the hands of fashion and folly . If thimost beautiful part of the creation would bnt for a moment considehow much their charms are heightened and their empire preserved

by an accomplished mind and manners , they would neglect no opportunity of obtaining those more lasting charms , which will be engraved on the hearts of their husbands when the transient flower of beauty is no more . Whenever a good Mason's fancy and judgment has agreed in the choice of a partner for life , he will support the authority and dignity

of a hnsband , with that wisdom , moderation , tenderness and affection that shall render him honored and beloved ; for the Mason , above all others , well knows that if happiness is not found in the narrow circle of his own home , it will be sought for in vain ; in short , the fair sex will ever find in a Mason , a warm and passionate admirer , a most sincere friend , an affectionate husband and father ; they will ever

find a Mason the protecter of innocence , and at all times and situations attentive to every delicacy and decorum they so justly claim from all mankind . I must further add , that in the most solemn and serious moments of the assembled Freemasons in open Lodge , and at tho reception of

a brother , the ancient and even a part of the modern Freemasons , present the new initiated brother with two pair of white gloves , one pair for himself , and another for a lady , with a strict charge to present them to that female for whom he has the greatest regard ; and even in our honrs of relaxation from labour , when innocent mirth abounds , we never forget Milton ' s words , viz .:

Grace was in all her steps , heaven in her eye . In every gesture dignity and Jove . And in another place : So absolute she seems , And in herself complete , so well to know Her own , that what she wills to do or say ,

Seems wisest , virtnonsest , discreetest best j All higher knowledge in her presence falls Degraded ; wisdom in discourse with her Loses , discountenanced , and like folly shows ; Authority and reason on her wait ,

As one intended first , not after made Occaasionllay ; and to consummate all , Greatness of mind and nobleness their seat Bnild in her loveliest , and create an awe About her , as a guard angelic placed .

No better proof is required of a Mason s admiration for the fair sex than the Masonic song : We're true and sincere

And just to the fair , They'll trust us on any occasion ; No mortal can more Tbe ladies adore Than a Free and Accepted Mason .

A Masonic writer of reputation observes , thafc though men are more reserved and secret in their friends' concerns than their own , women , on the contrary , keep their own and friends' secrets better than men . Modesty in a woman supposes all other virtnes ; immodesty all other vices . Women generally take greater care of their reputation than men do of theirs ; why , then , do we account them the

weaker sex ? Hence , virtue makes a beautiful woman appear more beautiful , so beauty makes a virtuous woman really more virtuous . In many countries ladies have been admitted to sundry parts of our ceremonies , snch as laying the foundation stones of public buildings , private or public orations , at one of which the ladies in particular were addressed thus by the orator * : —

" You have heard , ladies , onr grand principles explained , with the instructions given to the brethren , and I doubt not at other times yon have heard many disrespectful things said of this society . Envy , malice and nncharitableness will never bo at a loss to decry , find fault , and raise objections to what they do not know . With what respect , superior esteem and regard are we to look on every lady

present , that has done us the honour of being present on this occasion . To have the sanction of the fair is our highest ambition , as our greatest care will be to preserve it . The virtues of humanity are peculiar to your sex ; and we flatter ourselves , the most splendid ball could not afford you greater pleasure , than to see the human heart made happy , aud the poor and distressed obtain present relief . " * Thomas Dnnckerly Esq ., Provincial Grand Master for Essex , Wiltshire , and Dorsetshire , England .

St . Aubyn Boval Arch . Chapter . —The annual meeting was held on Monday , at the Masonic Hall , Granby Street , Devonport . In a meeting of Installed Principals , amongst whom were Excellent Companions J . It . Dugdalo 7 u , T . Uenth If ., J . Redgate J ., T . Goodall P . Z . P . P . G . O ., J . Baxter P . P . G . A . S ., C . Watson P . Z ., W . If . Cawsey P . Z . 230 , W . Blackell P . Z ., J . II . Harris II . 230 , T . Searle II . 230 , the Excellent Companions j . R . Dugdalc was installed

as Z ., Thomas Heath as H ., J . llcdgate as J ., and the following Officers were appointed and invested : —J . Osborn S . G ., J . Crosslev S . N ., J . Baxter Treasurer , T . E . Gay P . S ., J . Joliffb 1 st A . S ., H . Gay 2 nd A . S ., N . Raymond Sword Bearer , If . Best S . B . Tho Treasurer reported the Chapter to lie in a good financial position . The Companions retired to the refreshment-rooms in the building , when the nsual Lojal and Masonic toasts were ( Inly honoured .

I 7 AIR TRADERS , Registoied . —J . E . SHAND & CO . Wine Mr-rchnntK , i All . cvt Mansions , Victoria Street , London , S . W ., horehv Give Further Public Notice that in May 187 ( 1 , Ihey Adopted find EEGISTKRKD the words "FAIR TRADERS" ns their Trade Title , and as an addition to theh original Trade Murk of lSGf » . — Vide advertisement sin " The Times" nnd " The Standard " of that date , ;> I . « o of October 1 SS 1 ,

The Fifteen Sections

THE FIFTEEN SECTIONS

WILL BE WORKED IS UNDER ! — At the Friars Lodge of Instruction , No . 1349 , afc the Liverpool Arms , Barking-road , ou Tuesday , the 25 th instant , at 6 p . m . precisely , Bros . R . Durell W . M ., W . Musto S . W ., Smith J . W ., Cnndick I . P . M .

First Lecture : —Bros . Loane , Watkins , Barker , Johnson , Musto , Calver , and Cnndick . Second Lecture : —Bros . Hopkins , F . C . D Fenn , Pavitt , Smith , and Stephens . Third Lecture : —Bros . Stewart , McDonald , and Myers . Bros . W . Musto Preceptor , E . T . Worsley Hon . Seo .

At the Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 , afc the Sisters ' Tavern , Pownall-road , Dalston , on Tuesday , the 25 th inst ., at 7 p . m . precisely . Bros . Barnes W . M ., C . Lorkin S . W ., H . Forss J . W ., W Wallington I . P . M . First Lecture : —Bros . A . Clark , Dignam , C , Smyth , Edwards , M . Christian , Webb , and H . ' Forss . Second Lecture : —Bros . T . Clark , Fieldwick , F . Brasted , C . Lorkin , and E , Allen . Third Lecture : —Bros . F . Carr , J . Lorkin , and W . Walling , ton . Bro . J . Lorkin Hon . Sec .

At the Upton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1227 , at the King and Queen , Norton Folgate , Bishopsgate , E ., on Wednesday , tho 26 th instant , at 7 p . m . precisely . Bros . D . Moss W . M ., J . Andrews S . W ., A . Clark J . W . First Lecture -. —Bros . F . Perl , T . E . Horley , R . W . Pearcy , Wooding , Taylor , Barnes , and J . Andrews . Second Lecture : —Bros . A . Clark , C . Lorkin , J . Lorkin , Pringle , and Stephens . Third Lecture : —Bros . I . P . Cohen , A . W . Fenner , and J . A . Powell . Bros . A . W . Fenner Preceptor , 0 . J . Free Hon Seo .

Correspondence.

CORRESPONDENCE .

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MASONIO IMPOSTOES—A "WARNING

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —Referring to my letter under this head , ing , and which you kindly inserted for me on the 1 st inst ., I have had a communication from a brother of the Carnarvon Lodge , No . 804 , Havant , stating that an application was made to him by a " Charles Southwood , of No . 954 , St . Aubyn , Devonport , " who he believes to be the person to whom I referred , and whose real name is Charles B . Couch . My correspondent describes him as " having dark

hair and complexion , something the matter with his feet , that is , he walks very tenderly , height about 5 ffc . 5 or 6 inches . " When Charles H . Couch applied to me I did nofc take notice of these particulars , but , generally , they agree with my impression of the individual . As he had written to me for an interview , I sent on his note to my correspondent at Havant , and am favoured with this reply , " The Almoner informs me that he is sure the handwriting is the same as the individual Charles Southwood showed him . "

This man Couch , who is now so imposing on the members of the Craft , has a history at Devonport , which , through personal friends ( non-Ma ? ons ) , is now well known to me , and it is not a credit , able one . In the interests of the Order I sincerely hope that this " warning " may be the means of stopping his career of imposture . I have now lost him , between Havant and Portsmouth . If he should

again attempt to use the name of the respectable Lodge , " The Sfc . Aubyn , " in which he was unfortunately initiated , I hope it may be to some brother who may read this letter , and that I shall be in . formed of it . As far as I can individually do so I shall take all neces « sery pains to bring him to account , and " stop his little game . " Yours fraternally , JAMES STEVENS . Clapham , 13 th October 1881 .

Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales have expressed a wish , to stand godparents to tho infant son of Lord Napier of Magdala . The child will receive the names of Albert Edward .

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