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for Hull and elsewhere , others took advantage of a quiet stroll by the sea-shoro previous to leaving , and so brought to a conclusion this most enjoyable day .
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF SOMERSET
THE annual meeting of this Chapter was held on Tuesday , the 19 th inst ., at Wells , under tho banner of the Ascalon Chapter , No . 446 , in the Town Hall , which was tastefully decorated for the occasion . The receiving Chapter was opened at 1 o ' clock , the three chairs being occupied by M . E . Comps . Perkins Z ., Newnham H ., and Livett as J ., and at 1 . 30 the M . E . Grand Superintendent , Col . A . W .
Adair , accompanied by bis Provincial Grand Officers , were received in due form . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and the roll of Chapters called . The Treasurer ' s account for the past year was received , when a vote of thanks was passed to M . E . Comp . Payne for his valuable services as Treasurer , and he was unanimously re-elected to that office . The M . E . Provincial Grand Superintendent then appointed and invested his Officers , as follow :
Comp . R . C . Else P . G . St . B . ... P . G . H . C . L . F . Edwards ... ... ' P . G . J . Major Long P . P . G . J . .. P . G . S . E . Major Perkins ... ... P . G . S . N . Wilkinson ... ... ... P . G . P . Sojourner B . Cooke ... ... •••P . G . Asst . Sojourner J . B . Colthnrst ... ... P . G . 2 nd Asst . Sojourner E . T . Payne P . G . St . B . P . P . G . T . P . G . Treasnrer T . C . Manning ... ... P . G . Registrar Livett ... .. ... P . G . Sword Bearer F . Hearne ... ... ... P . G . Standard Bearer Marwood ... ... ... P . G . Dir . of Ceremonies Newnham ... ... ... P . G . Organist Cozens and Salter ... ... P . G . Janitors
At the conclusion of the business the alms were collected , amount , ing to £ 115 s 6 d , and it was agreed that this sum should be presented to the Wells Cottage Hospital . The Provincial Grand Chapter was then closed , and the Companions adjourned to the Mitre Hotel , where tbe banquet took place under the presidency of M . E . P . Grand Superintendent , after which the usual Masonio toasts were duly proposed and acknowledged .
A WAKNING TO INTENDING EMIGRANTS TO AUSTKALIA . — Those accustomed to factory life , or who cannot take readily to work with the pick or shovel when required , would do well to stop at home unless certain of lengthened engagements beforehand . Although manufactures have become largely established , especially in New South Wales , their capacity for readily absorbing labour is at present limited .
Obituary.
Obituary .
—; u;—BROTHER JOHN HAVERS P . G . W . WE are to-day called upon to record the death of one of the most prominent Masons of his day—Brother John Havers , Past Grand Warden . Our deceased brother ' s name is too well-known in Freemasonry to need much reference to the actual work he has performed for the advancement of the Craft . Few men have done more than
he has , and if he has not been so active during the past few years as hitherto , it was only the state of his health which prevented it . Brother Havers was initiated on the 8 th March 1838 in the Jordan Lodge , No . 287 ( now No . 201 ) , and exalted in the Jerusalem Chapter , No . 218 ( now
185 ) , on the 8 th October 1839 . He subsequently joined the St . George ' s Chapter , No . 5 , and the St . George and Corner-stone Lodge , No . 5 , rising in duo course to the highest position in each . In 1848 the Earl of Zetland , then Grand Master , appointed Bro . Havers to the office of
Senior Grand Deacon , while about the same time he received the collar of Standard Bearer in Supreme Grand Chapter . He filled the office of President of the Board of General Purposes during the years 1858 , 1859 , and 1860 , and in 1861 was appointed Scribe N . in Supreme Grand
Chapter . In 18 G 2 he rose to the position of G . J . W . of England , and in 1865 was made J . of Supreme Grand Chapter . He was Chairman of tbe Building Committee for the present Grand Lodge premises , a position which will hand bis name down to posterity so long as tbe present
buildings are in existence . As wo have already stated , Bro . Havers had lately withdrawn somewhat from active connection with the Craft , but that his interest in it had not abated may be gathered from the fact that at the
Consecration of the University of London Lodge , which took place in May last , by the Earl of Carnarvon , at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . Havers , who was present as a visitor , expressed his desire to become a joining member .
Death.
DEATH .
VINCENT . —Suddenly , on the 16 th instant , in dentition , SIDXEY HEBBEBT , the darling son and Lewis of Bro . THOMAS VINCENT P . M ., P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . Surrey , Aged Thirteeu Months .
Reviews.
REVIEWS .
All Books intended for Beview should be addressed to th » editor of The Freemason ' s Chronicle , Belvidere Works , Hermes Hill , Pentonville , London , N . Masonic Hints in Three Parts . Edited by Brother M . C . Hime > M . A ., LL . D ., Barrister-at-Law , Head Master of Foyle College ' Londonderry . Dublin : Printed by Brother J . Charles , 61 Middle Abbey Street . 1884 .
THIS pamphlet will be read with all the greater interest from the fact of its being so rarely our privilege to draw attentiou to the sayings and doings of our Irish brethren . Part I . contains particulars of a concert organized in Derry in April last by Bro . Hime in aid of the Masonio Orphan Schools , in Dublin . The said Concert was held
under the patronage of the Duke of Abercorn , Grand Master of Ireland , his son the Marquis of Hamilton , P . G . M . Derry and Donegal , aud Paat G . S . W . England , and other Irish Masonio celebrities , and resulted in the very appreciable addition of £ 100 to the funds of that worthy Institution , a result for which Bro . Hime
deserves the greatest credit . Part II . contains a very useful suggestion , namely , that , after the manner of our Hospital Sunday , there shall be in Ireland a Masonic Monday or other day specially set apart for the purpose of assisting the funds of the Irish Masonio Orphan Schools , while Part III . contains some valuable hints and suggestions by
Mrs . Power O'Donoghue , wife of a most worthy Irish Mason , for those who may attempt to get up concerts and similar entertainments in aid of Charitable Institutions , both Masonic and non . Masonio . We may congratulate Bro . Hime on his excellent little publication , which we commend to the notice of our brother Masons all the world over .
Freemasonry Traced from Prehistoric Times , by a new and correct method . By a Master Mason ( G . L . E . ) of nearly twenty-seven years' standing , & c . London 5 1884 . WE shall best describe the contents of this strange composition by stating , on the authority of its title page , that it apparently gives an
insight into the " Religion of Freemasonry , Ancient and Modern , whatever that Religion may be , and contains also " an urgent Appeal to Masons , Craft and Speculative , throughout the World , to unite aud form One Harmonious and Powerful Organisation , acting up to its professed Principles and Ancient Prerogatives . " As part and
parcel , we presume , of this wonderful scheme , the author sketches for us his " Proposed Supreme Grand Lodge and Chapter of the World , " and kindly supplements this with a " Digest and Plans for a common Platform . " Whether it is part of this Platform that" Ladies " are " to be admitted as co-operating ex-officio Members to the
Scientific Degrees " we have not had the courage to ascertain , nor , to our shame be it said , have we concerned ourselves about the " Basis of Ancient and Future Science" as laid down by'the said Master Mason . The author—unwisely we think—follows up this long descriptive title by quoting Paley— " There is a principle which is
a bar against all information , which is proof against all argument , and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance ; this principle is contempt prior to examination . " He also quotes Solomon" He that answereth a matter before he heareth it , it is folly and shame unto him . " We have the greatest respect for Paley , and still greater respect for Solomon j but we are confident that they never
would have written these opinions had they been invited to criticise a pamphlet by the " Master Mason of twenty-seven years' standing ' who apponds the initials " G . L . E . " We doubt if they would have bad the courage to read his title-page . When will Masonry be rid of these incomprehensible brothers who consider a score or two of initials tacked on to their names and the possession of a few centuries of degrees , justifies them in writing trash ?
Le Monde Magonnique . July 1884 . Paris : Aux Bureaux du Journal , 32 Kue Perronet . THE most instructive part of this number is the article on " Freemasonry in Spain " — "La Maconnerie en Espagne "—for a
translation of which , either in full or as a summary , we trust we shall be able to find space in our columns at an early date . The sketch i 8 ample , and more in detail than any we have seen hitherto of Spanish Freemasonry .
Tourists Travel Talk .- an Every-flay Vocabulary in French , German , and English . With Money and Distance Tables ; Hints , & c . London : 25 Fleet Street , E . G ., and 44 Kegent Street , W . The Moselle , From the Franco-German Battlefields to tho Rhine . Published at same address .
THE feature of these useful publications is , that they are issued at tbe price of One Penny each . The "Tourists' Travel Talk" will be found most serviceable by those for whom it has been specially compiled , that is , by people who travel out of the beaten track of tourists , whero the English language is little likely to bo spoken . We notice that the compiler has assumed that every Englishman who travels
will have some idea how French and German are pronounced . Our own experience would not have warranted such an assumption , and iu any further issue we would suggest that some idea should be given , as in onr " Pronouncing Dictionaries , " how the words in the French and German vocabularies must be spoken . As regards the second guide , the " Moselle , " wo have rarely seen a better one , or , if we look
to tho price only , one so well arranged and illustrated and so well furnished with needful information . The editor of these " Holiday Handbooks " is Mr . Percy Lindley , to whom the public is under great obligations for the admirable aud painstaking manner in which bo has performed his tnsk . They are additions to a series which every one who is likely to travel should have among his books of reference .
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Royal Arch.
for Hull and elsewhere , others took advantage of a quiet stroll by the sea-shoro previous to leaving , and so brought to a conclusion this most enjoyable day .
PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF SOMERSET
THE annual meeting of this Chapter was held on Tuesday , the 19 th inst ., at Wells , under tho banner of the Ascalon Chapter , No . 446 , in the Town Hall , which was tastefully decorated for the occasion . The receiving Chapter was opened at 1 o ' clock , the three chairs being occupied by M . E . Comps . Perkins Z ., Newnham H ., and Livett as J ., and at 1 . 30 the M . E . Grand Superintendent , Col . A . W .
Adair , accompanied by bis Provincial Grand Officers , were received in due form . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed , and the roll of Chapters called . The Treasurer ' s account for the past year was received , when a vote of thanks was passed to M . E . Comp . Payne for his valuable services as Treasurer , and he was unanimously re-elected to that office . The M . E . Provincial Grand Superintendent then appointed and invested his Officers , as follow :
Comp . R . C . Else P . G . St . B . ... P . G . H . C . L . F . Edwards ... ... ' P . G . J . Major Long P . P . G . J . .. P . G . S . E . Major Perkins ... ... P . G . S . N . Wilkinson ... ... ... P . G . P . Sojourner B . Cooke ... ... •••P . G . Asst . Sojourner J . B . Colthnrst ... ... P . G . 2 nd Asst . Sojourner E . T . Payne P . G . St . B . P . P . G . T . P . G . Treasnrer T . C . Manning ... ... P . G . Registrar Livett ... .. ... P . G . Sword Bearer F . Hearne ... ... ... P . G . Standard Bearer Marwood ... ... ... P . G . Dir . of Ceremonies Newnham ... ... ... P . G . Organist Cozens and Salter ... ... P . G . Janitors
At the conclusion of the business the alms were collected , amount , ing to £ 115 s 6 d , and it was agreed that this sum should be presented to the Wells Cottage Hospital . The Provincial Grand Chapter was then closed , and the Companions adjourned to the Mitre Hotel , where tbe banquet took place under the presidency of M . E . P . Grand Superintendent , after which the usual Masonio toasts were duly proposed and acknowledged .
A WAKNING TO INTENDING EMIGRANTS TO AUSTKALIA . — Those accustomed to factory life , or who cannot take readily to work with the pick or shovel when required , would do well to stop at home unless certain of lengthened engagements beforehand . Although manufactures have become largely established , especially in New South Wales , their capacity for readily absorbing labour is at present limited .
Obituary.
Obituary .
—; u;—BROTHER JOHN HAVERS P . G . W . WE are to-day called upon to record the death of one of the most prominent Masons of his day—Brother John Havers , Past Grand Warden . Our deceased brother ' s name is too well-known in Freemasonry to need much reference to the actual work he has performed for the advancement of the Craft . Few men have done more than
he has , and if he has not been so active during the past few years as hitherto , it was only the state of his health which prevented it . Brother Havers was initiated on the 8 th March 1838 in the Jordan Lodge , No . 287 ( now No . 201 ) , and exalted in the Jerusalem Chapter , No . 218 ( now
185 ) , on the 8 th October 1839 . He subsequently joined the St . George ' s Chapter , No . 5 , and the St . George and Corner-stone Lodge , No . 5 , rising in duo course to the highest position in each . In 1848 the Earl of Zetland , then Grand Master , appointed Bro . Havers to the office of
Senior Grand Deacon , while about the same time he received the collar of Standard Bearer in Supreme Grand Chapter . He filled the office of President of the Board of General Purposes during the years 1858 , 1859 , and 1860 , and in 1861 was appointed Scribe N . in Supreme Grand
Chapter . In 18 G 2 he rose to the position of G . J . W . of England , and in 1865 was made J . of Supreme Grand Chapter . He was Chairman of tbe Building Committee for the present Grand Lodge premises , a position which will hand bis name down to posterity so long as tbe present
buildings are in existence . As wo have already stated , Bro . Havers had lately withdrawn somewhat from active connection with the Craft , but that his interest in it had not abated may be gathered from the fact that at the
Consecration of the University of London Lodge , which took place in May last , by the Earl of Carnarvon , at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . Havers , who was present as a visitor , expressed his desire to become a joining member .
Death.
DEATH .
VINCENT . —Suddenly , on the 16 th instant , in dentition , SIDXEY HEBBEBT , the darling son and Lewis of Bro . THOMAS VINCENT P . M ., P . Z ., P . P . G . S . B . Surrey , Aged Thirteeu Months .
Reviews.
REVIEWS .
All Books intended for Beview should be addressed to th » editor of The Freemason ' s Chronicle , Belvidere Works , Hermes Hill , Pentonville , London , N . Masonic Hints in Three Parts . Edited by Brother M . C . Hime > M . A ., LL . D ., Barrister-at-Law , Head Master of Foyle College ' Londonderry . Dublin : Printed by Brother J . Charles , 61 Middle Abbey Street . 1884 .
THIS pamphlet will be read with all the greater interest from the fact of its being so rarely our privilege to draw attentiou to the sayings and doings of our Irish brethren . Part I . contains particulars of a concert organized in Derry in April last by Bro . Hime in aid of the Masonio Orphan Schools , in Dublin . The said Concert was held
under the patronage of the Duke of Abercorn , Grand Master of Ireland , his son the Marquis of Hamilton , P . G . M . Derry and Donegal , aud Paat G . S . W . England , and other Irish Masonio celebrities , and resulted in the very appreciable addition of £ 100 to the funds of that worthy Institution , a result for which Bro . Hime
deserves the greatest credit . Part II . contains a very useful suggestion , namely , that , after the manner of our Hospital Sunday , there shall be in Ireland a Masonic Monday or other day specially set apart for the purpose of assisting the funds of the Irish Masonio Orphan Schools , while Part III . contains some valuable hints and suggestions by
Mrs . Power O'Donoghue , wife of a most worthy Irish Mason , for those who may attempt to get up concerts and similar entertainments in aid of Charitable Institutions , both Masonic and non . Masonio . We may congratulate Bro . Hime on his excellent little publication , which we commend to the notice of our brother Masons all the world over .
Freemasonry Traced from Prehistoric Times , by a new and correct method . By a Master Mason ( G . L . E . ) of nearly twenty-seven years' standing , & c . London 5 1884 . WE shall best describe the contents of this strange composition by stating , on the authority of its title page , that it apparently gives an
insight into the " Religion of Freemasonry , Ancient and Modern , whatever that Religion may be , and contains also " an urgent Appeal to Masons , Craft and Speculative , throughout the World , to unite aud form One Harmonious and Powerful Organisation , acting up to its professed Principles and Ancient Prerogatives . " As part and
parcel , we presume , of this wonderful scheme , the author sketches for us his " Proposed Supreme Grand Lodge and Chapter of the World , " and kindly supplements this with a " Digest and Plans for a common Platform . " Whether it is part of this Platform that" Ladies " are " to be admitted as co-operating ex-officio Members to the
Scientific Degrees " we have not had the courage to ascertain , nor , to our shame be it said , have we concerned ourselves about the " Basis of Ancient and Future Science" as laid down by'the said Master Mason . The author—unwisely we think—follows up this long descriptive title by quoting Paley— " There is a principle which is
a bar against all information , which is proof against all argument , and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance ; this principle is contempt prior to examination . " He also quotes Solomon" He that answereth a matter before he heareth it , it is folly and shame unto him . " We have the greatest respect for Paley , and still greater respect for Solomon j but we are confident that they never
would have written these opinions had they been invited to criticise a pamphlet by the " Master Mason of twenty-seven years' standing ' who apponds the initials " G . L . E . " We doubt if they would have bad the courage to read his title-page . When will Masonry be rid of these incomprehensible brothers who consider a score or two of initials tacked on to their names and the possession of a few centuries of degrees , justifies them in writing trash ?
Le Monde Magonnique . July 1884 . Paris : Aux Bureaux du Journal , 32 Kue Perronet . THE most instructive part of this number is the article on " Freemasonry in Spain " — "La Maconnerie en Espagne "—for a
translation of which , either in full or as a summary , we trust we shall be able to find space in our columns at an early date . The sketch i 8 ample , and more in detail than any we have seen hitherto of Spanish Freemasonry .
Tourists Travel Talk .- an Every-flay Vocabulary in French , German , and English . With Money and Distance Tables ; Hints , & c . London : 25 Fleet Street , E . G ., and 44 Kegent Street , W . The Moselle , From the Franco-German Battlefields to tho Rhine . Published at same address .
THE feature of these useful publications is , that they are issued at tbe price of One Penny each . The "Tourists' Travel Talk" will be found most serviceable by those for whom it has been specially compiled , that is , by people who travel out of the beaten track of tourists , whero the English language is little likely to bo spoken . We notice that the compiler has assumed that every Englishman who travels
will have some idea how French and German are pronounced . Our own experience would not have warranted such an assumption , and iu any further issue we would suggest that some idea should be given , as in onr " Pronouncing Dictionaries , " how the words in the French and German vocabularies must be spoken . As regards the second guide , the " Moselle , " wo have rarely seen a better one , or , if we look
to tho price only , one so well arranged and illustrated and so well furnished with needful information . The editor of these " Holiday Handbooks " is Mr . Percy Lindley , to whom the public is under great obligations for the admirable aud painstaking manner in which bo has performed his tnsk . They are additions to a series which every one who is likely to travel should have among his books of reference .