Freemasonry.

The word " Mason" has many fanciful derivations , such as the Persian " Magi , " or disciples of Zoroaster , the founder of the Parseo religion ( and , by the way , the Magi hacl three degrees , called Disciples , Masters and Complete

Masters ) ; a Hebrew word , massang or masan , signifying a stono quarry ; a Greek word meaning a mystery , and many others . There is plenty of room for the inquirer to speculate to his heart ' s content in this direction .

It has thus been shown that the titular designation of Freemasonry comprises matters of the most interesting description . Much more might be said upon these various topics . Their significance is capable of being

greaty extended . We have , however , written simply to direct , to interest , and , if possible , to instruct . To acquire knowledge and to impart information are duties

incumbent upon every conscientious member of " The Ancient and Honourable Fraternity of Free anil Accepted Masons . "—Freemason ' s Bepository .

The Various Implements Of Masonry.

THE VARIOUS IMPLEMENTS OF MASONRY .

AS emblematic of our conduct in life , these afford us useful lessons which we would do well to heed . The Holy Bible is one of the great lights of the Craft , one that we cannot fail to follow up if we would be true to our principles , and measure up to the standard required of us .

It will guide us in the way of truth , that adorns and strengthens the character of the man . It will guide us in the way of true and abiding happiness , and secure for us an entrance into the Grand Lodge Room on high . " It

enriches the memory , it elevates the reason , ifc enlivens the imagination , ifc directs the judgment , ifc moves the affections , it controls the passions , it quickens the conscience , it strengthens the will , ifc kindles the sacred flame of faith

hope and charity , ifc purifies , ennobles , sanctifies the whole man , and brings him into a living union with God . It has light for the blind , strength for the weak , food for the hungry , drink for the thirsty ; ifc has a counsel in precept

for every sorrow , a balm for every wound ; of all the books in the world the Bible is the only one of which we never tire , but which we admire and love more and more in proportion as we use it . Like the diamond , it casts its lustre

m every direction ; like a torch , the more ifc is shaken the more it shines ; like a healing herb , the harder it is pressed the sweeter is its fragrance . " The Holy Bible lies open

before every member of the Order , and points out the whole duty of man . Walk in this great light that you may reflect honour upon that Order , whose foundation principles are the truths herein revealed .

Then by other emblems we are taught to regulate our actions , our every movement by the principles of morality and virtue ; aud in our different stations among men and before God , to walk uprightly , circumscribing our desires

within proper limits . We are also directed to move right onward in the way of truth , turning neither to the right nor to the left , and to avoid in our conversation and actions , dissimulation . The earnest student , as he

advances in Masonry , may also learn lessons appropriate to the three principal stages in human life , viz .: —youth , manhood and age ; and if true to these lessons , he may , as a Master Mason , " enjoy the happy reflection consequent

on a well-spent life , and die in the hopo of a glorious immortality . " Let all the implements and emblems of Masonry bo carefully used and closely studied , and we shall ever and always deserve the title of " good men and

true . " We will come more fully to understand our dufcy to God , and to each other ; tbere will indeed be enkindled in our hearts a flame of devotion to God , of brotherly love to each other , and charity to all mankind . —Detroit Freemason .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

CONSTANTINE LODGE , No . 145 .

THE quarterly meeting of thia Lodge was held afc the George Hotel , Colchester , on Thursday evening , the 10 th instant . Bro . J . P . Lewin I . P . M . P . P . G . J . W . East Anglia , in the chair , throngh illness of the Worshipful Master , Bro . Thomas Eustace . The principal business was the election of W . M . for the ensnincj year , find

the choice of the brethren fell upon Bro . Thomas G . Mills S . W ., who returned thanks for the honour conferred upon him . Bro . Fred . A . Cole was re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Munson Tyler . Great regret was expressed afc the illness of the W . M ., with besfc wishes for his speedy recovery .

Installation Meetings, &C.

INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

MEDINA LODGE , No . 35 . — « r \«

AT fche meeting of this Lodge , on llfch inst ., Bro . II . C . Manners S . W . was installed W . M . for tho ensning year . The ceremony- was performed by Bro . T . W . Faulkner P . P . J . G . W ., in a most impressive manner , and the working throughout was excellently done . After taking the chair the W . M . expressed his thanks to the Lodgo for the honour they bad conferred on him , and proceeded to

invest his Officers . Ifc was unanimously decided to present the I . P . M ., Bro . Roberton , with a P . M . ' s jewel , in recognition of the services he had rendered during his year of office . The following are the Officers for the ensuing year : —Bro . H . 0 . Manners W . M ., It . Roberton I . P . M ., T . W . Faulkner P . P . J . G . W . Treasurer , G . A . Mursell

P . S . G . D . Sec , H . 0 . Damont S . W ., F . Rutland J . W ,, J . Leftwich S . D ., A . Leo J . D ., J . C . Airs P . M . B . C .. If . Wheeler P . M . Reg ., A . Barfield P . P . J . G . D . Charities Committee , F Ransomo Organist , R . Cullingford I . G ., T . M . Taylor and A . Perry Stewards , Young Tyler . There was a large attendance of members of tho Lodge and visiting

brethren . Among those present in addition to tho Officers were Bros . 0 . Haxthausen P . M ., F . W . Dyefcfc , W . Snellgrove , S . S . Wheeler , G . Chambers , G . Stock , W . Trew , E . Poland , F . Osborne , F . C . Hayes , and G . A . Brannou 151 , George Pack P . M . 175 . M . J . Speir and S . A . Wiltshire 245 , G . Brown 328 , C . J . Huntoun 910 , J . 0 . Hnpvvood

S . D . 1457 , R , Kirk , W . Dodson , II . Robinson , and G . Dickenson S . D . 1681 , T Wilkins 1780 , John Bailey W . M , A . Greeuham S . W ., an J J . II . Brown 1884 . After I ho Lodge was closed a large nuinb-u * of tho brethren partook of a banquet , provided at the Fountain Hotel , to which ample justice was dou a . Due honour was given to the first

toasts , Queen and Craft and tho Princo of Wales M . W . G . M ., the W . M . 's reference to the personal qualities of His It ^ yal Hisrhn' -s *' , which were well-known to many present , meeting with onthusiaatic approval . The W . M . then proposed the Earl of Carnarvon Pro G . M . and the Grand Lodgo of England , R . W . Bro . Beach and tho P G .

Officers , present and past . He paid a high eulogiuui fco tho Prov . Grand Master for his great services to the Craft , and his unfailing courtesy , and coupled witVi the toasfc the names cf Bros . Mursell P . S . G . D ., Barfield P . P . J . G . D ., and Pack P . P . J . G . D . Tho toast was responded to by the brethren named , who fully endorsed the praise

given to ' fche R . W . Bro . Beach , and bore testimony to the great services which were rendered by other high Officers , notably Bros . Le Fenvre and Sheldon Smith . Bro . Faulkner was also called on to respond ; he remarked that he had the honour of being the last Grand Warden o the Province of fche Isle of Wight . The toist of the W . M . was ably

submitted by Bro Faulkner , who said Bro . Manners had been most regular iu bis attendance afc Lodge , nnd had proved himself very attentive and and earnest in the discharge of his duties . He cordially wished him a pi * osperoua year of office . Bro . Manners expressed his thanks for the way in which the toasfc had been proposer ! , and for

the enthusiastic reception the brethren had given it . He felt thafc he was scarcely entitled to all tho praise Bro . Faulkner had given him , but they mis * hfc rely on his doing bis besfc to serve tho Lodge and carry onfc his duties in a proper mannei * . Bro . Pack proposed the I . P . M . and Medina Lodge , No . 35 , and spoke of the value to tbe Lodge

of the services of an experienced body of Pasfc Masters . He was in a position to bear testimony to the services of Bro . Roberton , and ifc was wifch pirticnlar pleasure thafc afternoon he heard the Lodge give expression to the regard in which they held him by voting him a Pasfc Master's jewel . Bro . Roberton , in responding :, referred to the

improvements which bad been carried out in the construction of their Lodge-room during his year of office , the completion of which had criven him great satisfaction . His best services wonld continue to be afc fche disposal of the brethren . The Visitors was submitted in cordial terms by Bro . Mursell , who said no Lodge in the province

felfc greater pleasure in receiving and welcomiug visiting brethren than Medina , No . 35 . The toasfc was responded to by Bros . Pack 175 , Brannou 151 , Brown 1884 , Hopwood Albert Edward , Huntoun 940 , Stockton-on-Tees , Wilkins 1780 , Southampton , G . Brown , St . John's , Torquay , Wiltshire 245 , Mechanics , and Dickinson , Eobinson ,

Dodson , and Kerr , 1681 , Londesborough , who all expressed appreciation of the hearty welcome accorded them . The W . M . proposed the Installing Master and the Pasfc Masters of the Lodge . The W . M . referred to the excellent manner in which that clay's ceremony had been performed by Bro . Faulkner , whom they regarded as tho

patriarch of their Lodge , and expressed his thanks for the valuable services rendered by him and other Past Masters . Bro . Faulkner said he was sure there were other Past Masters in the Lodge who , if they cared to undertake ifc , could do the installation ceremony as well as fche W . M . had been pleased to say he ( Bro . Faulkner ) had d . ne ifc

thafc day . Ifc was 40 years since he had been initiated in the Medina Lodge , and he should continue to do his best to maintain their good opinion of him . Other respondents to the toast were Bros . Haxthausen , Airs—who spoke of the benefit derived from the Lodgo of Instruction they had established—Barfield , Mursell , Wheeler , and Roberton .

Bro . Faulkner in submitting the toasfc of tbo Masonic Charities eulogised the great services in tho work of Charity thafc had been rendered by that veteran in the cause Bro . Barfield , whom Bro . Mursell seemed determined to emulate . Bro . Barfield , who woro fche collar of the three Charities , adorned with 24 clasps , entered very

fully in his reply into the working and needa of the Charities . In the course of an interesting speech he said in June last 236 girls were being educated in a thoroughly useful and practical manner , at a cost of over £ 9 , 000 per annum . In addition to this the trustees had been able to purchase a house and strip of land , which would prove to be

valuable investments . 240 boys were being educated in the Boy . ' School , at a cost of £ 10 , 000 , to make up which sum the trustees had to rely almost entirely on subscriptions , as they had very little money invested , and a considerable sum was urgently needed . The Benevolent Institution had 390 annuitants on tho books , afc a cost last year