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PAST-MASTERS' PRIVILEGES . To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CnuoxicxE . DEAR Snt AND BROTHER , —Referring to tho Book of Constitutions , " Grand Lodges , " section 1 , pago 18 , and "Provincial Grand Lodges , " section 2 , page 52 , I shall be glad to learn whether , in the opinion of our Masonic jurists , tho conditions in tho former paragraph limiting tho right of a Past Master to a seat in Grand Lodge

equally apply to his right to a seat in Provincial Grand Lodgo . In tho former case it is clear enough that a P . M . must have executed the office of Master for a full year , aud must not since havo ceased to subscribe to a Lodgo for the space of twolve months , to secure a right to a seat in Grand Lodge , but in tho latter case no such restriction is specially imposed , it merely stating that , amongst others ,

" Past Masters of all Lodges within tho Province aro members of Provincial Grand Lodgo . " Reasoning , I suppose by analogy , it is held by somo in this Province , that though no condition , beyond subscription to a Lodgo within the Province , is specially laid down affecting a P . M . ' s right to a seat in Provincial Grand Lodge , yet tho conditions of his membership are precisely tho samo as those

governing his right to a seat in Grand Lodge . That , for instance , should a Master not have executed his office for a full year , through his election and installation not having taken place at tho usual time , or through any other circumstance , ou leaving tho chair he ceases to bo a member of his Provincial Grand Lodge . I shall bo glad to learn how far this opinion i 3 supported by authority . Yours faithfully , W . S . L . Cradock , South Africa , loth July 1879 .

KNOTS AND MILES

To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . DKAR SIR AND BROTHER , —The period of the year having arrived in which excursions and journeys by water are frequently made , it may perhaps be interesting to some of your readers to bo made acquainted with the relative proportions of knots and miles . A mile contains 1760 yards , and a knot 2000 , tho difference between tho two often

times creating a stumbling block in the miuds of the uninstructed . As an elucidation , I append a tabic , which , if cut out aud retained , may serve to lighten the tedium of a voyage . It might also be utilised as a reference to settle many questions as to distances , which , experientia docet , aro continually arising on board vessels , whether bound to tho Nore , to Margato , Boulogne , Scotland , Hull , or more

remote ports . Knots Miles Knots Miles 1 = - - 1 } and 20 yards . 13 = . . 14 y aud 40 yards . 2 = - - 2 : ' r „ 40 „ 14 = - . 15 | „ 60 „ 3 = - - 3- } „ 60 „ . 15 = - . 17 „ SO „ 4 = - - 4 > r „ 80 „ 16 = - . 1 SJ . „ 100 „ 5 = - - 5 | „ 100 „ 17 = - - 19 . 1 „ 120 „ 6 = - - 6 J „ 120 „ 18 = - - 20 J „ no „ 7 = - - 7 * „ 110 „ 19 = - . 21 { , „ 1 G 0 „ 8 = - - 9 „ 1 G 0 „ 20 = - . 22 $ „ ISO „ 9 = - - 10 i „ 180 „ 30 = - . 34 „ 160 „ 10 = . - Hi „ 200 „ 40 = . . 45 } „ 140 ., 11 = . - 124 „ „ 50 = - . 5 C ; ,, 120 „ 12 = - - m „ 20 „ 100 = . . 113-J . „ 20 „ Yours truly and fraternally , VIATOR .

WHICH IS CORRECT ? "IL TEGAME , OR A MASON'S HOLIDAY . "

To the Editor of THE FREMASON ' CnKONicLE . DEAR SIR AND BUOTHER , —In perusing the article contained in tho pages of the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE of this date , under the heading of " II Tegame , " I was greatly surprised to find a foot-note in the following words : — " Even little ' Which is Correct ? ' hides in his littlo hole . " As , for the very life of me , I cannot make out the writer ' s meaning , or imagine for one moment to what he alludes ,

perhaps you will be good euough to allow mo to ask Bro . W . Viner B . Bedolfe , M . D ., P . M . 1329 , what he really means ? Generally , I am not a bad hand at abstruse subjects , but I fear that in this instance the , sesquipedalia verba of the Doctor ' s lucubrations have quite overpowered my reasoning faculties , and rendered mc incompetent to search out the mystery . I am bound to take his note as a personal allusion , and therefore havo a right to challenge tho writer as I now do .

During my life I have carefully avoided personal attacks in my correspondence , and I cannot understand why other writers should not be equally considerate . Never until now have I felt disposed to resent any criticism or remarks , bub as I suppose I must consider Bro . Bedolfe a foemau worthy of my steel , and he takes such an initiative , if he wishes to try conclusions , " my soul ' s iu arras , and eager for the fray ! "

But no running away ! I have a vivid recollection of a retreat by Bro . Bedolfe on a former occasioii , and , by-thc-byo , that occurred over a letter of his which I shall do myself the honour to insert in my " Uniformity of Masonic Ritual and Observance . " Let me refer!—aye , hero it is!—FREE . UASON ' E CHRONICLE , 4 th November 187 G : — " After due consideration , I have decided not to continue this controversy . " Some one , he says , had " accusod him of being ' uuimaginative . '" How anv one could liaro so

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designated his " goody twaddle , " as another writer terms it , I am at a loss to conceive . However , he cortaiul y did " throw up the spongo " then . I hope ho will havo more courage in the fair stand np fight I now offer to engage him in . Respect for his high character , generally gonial disposition , and

nndoubted , thongh somewhat misapplied , literary qualifications , will always secure for him from me tho utmost porsonal consideration ; but in tho tournament iu respect of which I now throw him the gauntlet , I shall seek every joint in his armour to inflict mortal discomfihire .

I have no pationco with im ' o enro frtttdh when perusing such charges as ho makes ngaiust our Order , of which , whilst virulently attacking it , ho nevertheless condoscouds to remain a subscribing member , and to quoto his Masonic rank . Ono need not go further than the very paragraph which contains the reference I so greatly

resent , to provo his inconsistency . There is ono word in that paragraph descriptive of its entirety , which terminates its first sentonco , and which ordinary courtesy prevents my present use of , but as Jack Bnnsby says , " Tho bearing of this observation lays in tho appli . cation on it . "

A somewhat vulgar saying fitly describes the feathered creaturo that neglects the cleanliness of its abiding place , and Jack Bunsby may be again quoted hereon . It would therefore be , I think , moro generous and manly in wio caro fratcllo if ho would graciously retire , and then show himself as an open and avowed enemy , rather than remain in tho camp . Although , doubtless wo should be prepared to

say , ' Erring brother , part in peaco , " ho might much moro consistently reject the overture , and do battle against us , than act as ho is now doing . Whatever '' little hole" W . Viuer B . Bedolfe , M . D ., P . M . 1329 may allude to in his very enigmatical footnote , I have certainly come out

of it now , and mio ca . ro fratello will find it as much as ho can do to get mo back again if he ventures to break another lanco with me . Goliath in learning as ho may bo , I can sling my stone . Let him watch its flight , it may hurt him . Doctor , my littleness is at your service ! Gardo a vous ! Fight fair , and let our friends judge— " Which is correct r "

I remain , Dear Sir and Brother , Yours truly and fraternally , JAMES STEVENS , P . M ., P . Z . Clapham , 16 th August 1 S 79 .

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OCTOBER ELECTION 1879 . SECOND APPLICATION .

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TO THE GOVERNORS AND SUBSCRIBERS OF THE £$ -crp . l lttiTS . air . it Institution- for 6 irk

Mary Ann Amelia Wyatt,

MARY ANN AMELIA WYATT ,

The Friends of

A . GKEI > 9 YEARS , MOST heartily thank the Governors and Subscribers to the Masonic Institution for their support at the last election , and beg to solicit a continuance of their favours . The Candidate is tho eldest of four orphan children of our late

Brother William Patch Wyatt ( both parents died within six months of each other ) , who was initiated in the Lodge of Loyalty , No . 1 G 07 , of which he was Junior Warden at

tho time of his death . Joined tho Lodge of Sincerity , and continued a subscribing member until death . He was a liberal supporter , and a Life Governor of the R . M . B . I ., and a Life Subscriber to the Boys' and Girls' Institutions .

The case ts recommended by * Bro . Frederick Keilly P . M . 1293 , W . M . 1597 , A . 414 , P . G . Treas . Middlesex , Clyde Villa , llavensbournc Villa Eoad , Forest Hill . S . E .

Bro . Jas . Terry P . P . G .. T . W . Herts , Sec . II . M . B . L , & c , & c . Bro . Chas . Lacey P . G . D . Herts , P . P . M . 174 , 1327 , 1421 , 1 G 25 , & c . & o . Bro . Chas . J . Perceval V . P ., 174 , S . W . 1607 . Bro . G . H . Seddon W . M . 174 . Bro . Pv . H . Blatchford W . M . 1196 .

Bro . J . S . Fraser J . D . 174 . * Bro . A . H . Brown I . G . 174 , I Tomlins Grove , Bow , E . * Bro . A . Wyatt 1293 , 10 St . Honet Place , Gracechurch Street , B . C . * Bro . C . H . Webb 1196 , S . W . 174 , W . M . 1007 , 3 Wharf Koad , C'ubitt Town , E . Brethren marked thus * will thankfully receive proxies . Proxies for Boys' School available for exchange ,

Bro . John Appleby P . M . 174 . Bro . Frederick Brown S . D . 174 , P . M . 1 G 07 Bro . G . J . Hilliard 1607 , P . M . 174 . Bro . E . G . Leeac Treas . 1607 . P . M . 1196 .