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Processions Of The Craft.
PROCESSIONS OF THE CRAFT .
FROM THE KEYSTONE . THERE was a timo when tbe Masonio Fraternity indulged in Masonio processions to excess , but that time expired a centnry and a qnarter ago , since which period the Craft has rarely transpressed in this respect the rnles of Masonic propriety . Soon after the "Revival" of 1717 , in England , the practice was inaugurated . The first procession of which any record remains occurred on St . John the Baptist ' s Day 1721 , when G . M . Payne , the Grand Wardens ,
Past Grand Officers , and the Masters and Wardens of twelve Lodges met at the King's Arms Tavern , London , and proceeded through the public streets to Stationers' Hall . Processions of the Craft were continued annually for some twenty . four years thereafter , increasing in display each time . In 1728 coaches were used , and in 1730 chariots , the brethren apparently getting too dignified to
walk . In 1734 a band of music was added . In 1739 there were three bands of musio in line . The result of this annual publicity and display was , that burlesque processions were gotten up by enemies of the Craft , in order to ridicule the Brethren . The anti . Masons even burlesqued the Masonio displays on St . John the Baptist ' s Day , and confronted them in the public streets . This
occurred in 1741 , ' 2 , ' 4 and ' 5 . Added to these , the satirical poets of the day exercised their wits at the expense of the Freemasons . Jos . Green parodied the Boston procession of 1739 , and the author of the popular sonffs , " God save the King , " and " Sally in our Alley , " Dr . H . Carey , in 1729 , wrote and published a satirical sqnib . Dr . Carey was a Surgeon to the then Prince of Wales , who was a Mason , and
who dismissed him on account of his burlesques of the Craft . Even the famous satirist , Hogarth , tried his hand at a Masonic caricature . The result of all this banter was , that public Masonio processions were laughed out of existence in London . The last occurred in 1745 , and in 1747 the Grand Lodge of England formally prohibited public processions of the Craft within the limits of the
Metropolis , since which time we believe no public Masonio display has been witnessed in the English capital . In America Masonio processions are by custom limited to such occasions as the laying of a corner stone , the dedication of a Masonio Temple , the burial of the remains of a Brother , or the celebration of some notable Masonic anniversary , such as the centennial
or sesqui-centennial of the organisation of the Craft . On snch occasions a properly conducted procession of the Brotherhood is altogether appropriate . It tends to bring together a full representation of the brethren , to evoke their enthusiasm , and to bind them still more closely together in fraternal bonds . We have not gone to extremes in America in this matter , and we trust we never shall .
But the love of some for publicity has manifested itself in another direction , and we believe even a more objectionable one . In pnblic processions , all that the Craft does is to walk in public , but in public installations of Ledge Officers , Masonio work , or a portion of it , is exposed to public gaze . The ceremonies of the Lodge-room , with the obligations of its Officers , are profaned . And for what ? To
curry public favour . To spread a drag-net to catch initiates . To invite the seeking of a familiarity with the remaining mysteries , through initiation . Is this dignified t Is it permissible ? Is it Masonio ? On principle we do not see how any one can answer , Yes . And yet , perhaps in a majority of the jurisdictions of the United States , public installations of Lodge Officers are allowed . Tbe
discussion of this subject is , however , awakening thonght , and we have done what we could , in Tlie Keystone , to keep before the Craft a fair and full statement of the danger to which it is exposed , if it yields to the desire of certain thoughtless brethren to turn the Lodge-room into a place of public resort and entertainment . There is nothing more dignified , or less savouring of vain display ,
than a Masonic procession when properly conducted . The brethren appear clad only in black suits , with white lambskin aprons . The Officers are distinguished only by their collars , or sometimes , instead , by their official jewels . There is no display of Lodge furniture , no revelation of Lodge ceremonials . There is only a manifestation , on a proper occasion , of the character and strength of the Craft .
We must bury our dead , dedicate our Masonic Temples , and lay the corner-stones of important public buildings when requested so to do by the proper constituted authorities . Such publicity is nnobjectionable . In the matter of the laying of corner-stones we recognise an admission of a connection of the Craft with operative Masonry . Once our brethren were all architects or builders . Once we erected
entire edifices . The massive cathedrals of the middle ages , all over Europe , testify to the skill and capacity of the mediaeval brethren . Things are now changed , but this change was gradual , almost imperceptible . First , distinguished non-operatives were introduced into the Craft by way of compliment , next they were frequently includedand finally they increased so in numbers , and the art of
, building so declined , that the operative character of the Fraternity became entirely lost , so that since 1717 Freemasonry has been of a purely speculative character . What we lost in one respect we gained in another . More attention is now paid to morals , and less to materials . The man is to-day the building , a moral edifice , reared
for time and eternity . We have withdrawn measurably from the world into our Masonic Temples , coming out only on great occasions when a procession of the Craft is formed for the prosecution of its legitimate dnties . The continuation of such processions cannot but promote the weal of the Brotherhood .
The Bishop of Nelson , before returning to New Zealand , has given Mr . Taylor , of Berners Street , instructions for painted glass in two of the churches in his diocese , viz ., " Greymouth " and " Picton , " an evidence of the growing a Ppreciation in the Colonies of Art Ecclesiastical , as well as secular .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE , No . 238 . "TREE annual meeting of the members of this popular Lodgo was * held on Tuesday evening , 20 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , nnder the presidency of Bro . Thomas R . Richnell P . G . S . B . Snrrey and Middlesex Worshipful Master , who was supported by Bros . T . J . Walls P . M . acting as J . W ., J . H . Dodson J . W ., C . Brown M . O ., F . Clemow S . O ., T . Harding J . O ., Col . Wiggington Past Master P . G . S . W . Secretary , Alfred Tisley I . P . M ., and other Officers and
brethren . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the brethren proceeded to the election of a Worshi pful Master for the ensning year , and their choice fell unanimously npon Bro . Sir C . J . Palmer , Bart ., P . P . G . S . O ., who had officiated as S . W . during the past twelve months . Bro . . 7 . H . Dodson was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . G . Harrison Tyler . Bro . Colonel
Wiggington then proposed that , in recognition of the straightforward pluck and energy displayed by Bro . Richnell during the time he had occupied the chair as Worshipful Master of the Lodge , and of his snecess" in bringing it to a sound and safe position financially , a Past Master ' s jewel shonld be presented to him on his retirement from office . He allnded to the urbanity and zeal manifested bv Bro .
Richnell in the discharge of his official dnties , and the interest he had ever taken in the welfare of the Lodge , of which he was one of the founders , and considered it would only be a graceful act on the part of the brethren to testify their appreciation of the services he had rendered . Bro . Walls P . M . endorsed most cordially the sentiments that had fallen from the lips of their excellent Secretary , and remarked that Bro . Richnell was the last of the founders who wonld
occupy the chair , unless indeed they were again elected by rotation , which was an event not likely to happen . The vote was agreed to amidst acclamation , and it was ordered to be entered on the minutes of the Lodge . Bro . Richnell , in acknowledging the vote , said be was deeply sensible of the compliment which had been paid to him by the kindness of the brethren . The services be had been able
to render the Lodge were only trifling , but he had endeavoured to the best of his ability to carry out the duties that had been imposed upon him . He should value the jewel which they had generously voted to him , as an expression of their fraternal affection and goodwill , and the kindly expressions that had been uttered in regard to himself that evening were as sincerely appreciated as would be the jewel itself when his successor should affix it to his breast . At the con .
elusion of business the brethren adjourned to banquet , under the presidency of the Worshipful Master , when tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Admirable arrangements for the comfort and enjoyment of the party were made by Bro . F . H . Clemow , and a most harmonious and agreeable evening was passed .
The annual Anglo-French ball will take place at the Freemasons ' Tavern , Great Queen-street , Lincoln's-Inn-Fields , on Monday , 5 th of March , under the presidency of Bro . J . Cossart , No . 291 , Celtic Lodge , and the following Stewards : —Bros . T . Browne , J . Innes , J . Bennett ,
Wheeler , Charpientier , Jenkins , F . Benoit and Crouch . Bro . Grove Ellis ' s ( 188 ) excellent band will on in attendance . Tickets—10 s 6 d each—including light refreshments and supper . Bro . Birlet will superintend the service of supper on this occasion .
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DANCING .-To Those Who Have rTever Learnt tc Dance . —Bro . and Mrs . JACQUES WYNMA"tTN * receive daily , and undertake to teach ladies and gentlemen , who have never had the slightest previous knowledge or instruction , to go through every fashionable ball-daice in a few easy lessoni . Private lessons any hour . Morning and evening classes . IROSPEC 1 US OK je sSMOmoH . ACADEMY—74 NEWMAN STREET , OXFORD STREET , W . Bfio . JACQUES Wysuktar WILD BE IIAPPT TO TAKE THE iTAiaGBJiEirr or MASOJTIC BALLS . FIRST-CLASS BAUDS PBOVIME .
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AMERICAN ORGANS , CHEAPEST AND BEST , BY the STERLING ORGAN CO ., DERBY , CONN ., U . S . A ., at Low Prices , with Twenty-Five per cent . Co-operative Discount for Cash ; or on the THREE YEARS' SYSTEM , from 10 s 6 d per Month . SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED LIST TO CHAS . STILES and CO ., M SOUTHAMPTON ROW , HOLBORN , LONDON , W . O . These Organs are eminently suited for use in MAS-OHIO LODG-ES .
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BORD'SPIANOS . CHAS . STILES & CO ., the well-known Importers of these of ebrated Pianos , have Removed to 42 Southampton-row , Holborn , London , W . 3 . Where may be seen a large and varied assortment of Instruments , of New i . ad Artistic Design , at Low Prices , with Twenty-Five per Cent . Co-operative Disct . for Cash , OR OS THE T H REE YEARS' S Y S T E M , From 15 s per Month . SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED LIST . Second-Hand Pianos on the Three Years' System , bom . 10 s 8 d per Month . VviX Value allowed for Old Instruments o ! any kind in Exchange .
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Processions Of The Craft.
PROCESSIONS OF THE CRAFT .
FROM THE KEYSTONE . THERE was a timo when tbe Masonio Fraternity indulged in Masonio processions to excess , but that time expired a centnry and a qnarter ago , since which period the Craft has rarely transpressed in this respect the rnles of Masonic propriety . Soon after the "Revival" of 1717 , in England , the practice was inaugurated . The first procession of which any record remains occurred on St . John the Baptist ' s Day 1721 , when G . M . Payne , the Grand Wardens ,
Past Grand Officers , and the Masters and Wardens of twelve Lodges met at the King's Arms Tavern , London , and proceeded through the public streets to Stationers' Hall . Processions of the Craft were continued annually for some twenty . four years thereafter , increasing in display each time . In 1728 coaches were used , and in 1730 chariots , the brethren apparently getting too dignified to
walk . In 1734 a band of music was added . In 1739 there were three bands of musio in line . The result of this annual publicity and display was , that burlesque processions were gotten up by enemies of the Craft , in order to ridicule the Brethren . The anti . Masons even burlesqued the Masonio displays on St . John the Baptist ' s Day , and confronted them in the public streets . This
occurred in 1741 , ' 2 , ' 4 and ' 5 . Added to these , the satirical poets of the day exercised their wits at the expense of the Freemasons . Jos . Green parodied the Boston procession of 1739 , and the author of the popular sonffs , " God save the King , " and " Sally in our Alley , " Dr . H . Carey , in 1729 , wrote and published a satirical sqnib . Dr . Carey was a Surgeon to the then Prince of Wales , who was a Mason , and
who dismissed him on account of his burlesques of the Craft . Even the famous satirist , Hogarth , tried his hand at a Masonic caricature . The result of all this banter was , that public Masonio processions were laughed out of existence in London . The last occurred in 1745 , and in 1747 the Grand Lodge of England formally prohibited public processions of the Craft within the limits of the
Metropolis , since which time we believe no public Masonio display has been witnessed in the English capital . In America Masonio processions are by custom limited to such occasions as the laying of a corner stone , the dedication of a Masonio Temple , the burial of the remains of a Brother , or the celebration of some notable Masonic anniversary , such as the centennial
or sesqui-centennial of the organisation of the Craft . On snch occasions a properly conducted procession of the Brotherhood is altogether appropriate . It tends to bring together a full representation of the brethren , to evoke their enthusiasm , and to bind them still more closely together in fraternal bonds . We have not gone to extremes in America in this matter , and we trust we never shall .
But the love of some for publicity has manifested itself in another direction , and we believe even a more objectionable one . In pnblic processions , all that the Craft does is to walk in public , but in public installations of Ledge Officers , Masonio work , or a portion of it , is exposed to public gaze . The ceremonies of the Lodge-room , with the obligations of its Officers , are profaned . And for what ? To
curry public favour . To spread a drag-net to catch initiates . To invite the seeking of a familiarity with the remaining mysteries , through initiation . Is this dignified t Is it permissible ? Is it Masonio ? On principle we do not see how any one can answer , Yes . And yet , perhaps in a majority of the jurisdictions of the United States , public installations of Lodge Officers are allowed . Tbe
discussion of this subject is , however , awakening thonght , and we have done what we could , in Tlie Keystone , to keep before the Craft a fair and full statement of the danger to which it is exposed , if it yields to the desire of certain thoughtless brethren to turn the Lodge-room into a place of public resort and entertainment . There is nothing more dignified , or less savouring of vain display ,
than a Masonic procession when properly conducted . The brethren appear clad only in black suits , with white lambskin aprons . The Officers are distinguished only by their collars , or sometimes , instead , by their official jewels . There is no display of Lodge furniture , no revelation of Lodge ceremonials . There is only a manifestation , on a proper occasion , of the character and strength of the Craft .
We must bury our dead , dedicate our Masonic Temples , and lay the corner-stones of important public buildings when requested so to do by the proper constituted authorities . Such publicity is nnobjectionable . In the matter of the laying of corner-stones we recognise an admission of a connection of the Craft with operative Masonry . Once our brethren were all architects or builders . Once we erected
entire edifices . The massive cathedrals of the middle ages , all over Europe , testify to the skill and capacity of the mediaeval brethren . Things are now changed , but this change was gradual , almost imperceptible . First , distinguished non-operatives were introduced into the Craft by way of compliment , next they were frequently includedand finally they increased so in numbers , and the art of
, building so declined , that the operative character of the Fraternity became entirely lost , so that since 1717 Freemasonry has been of a purely speculative character . What we lost in one respect we gained in another . More attention is now paid to morals , and less to materials . The man is to-day the building , a moral edifice , reared
for time and eternity . We have withdrawn measurably from the world into our Masonic Temples , coming out only on great occasions when a procession of the Craft is formed for the prosecution of its legitimate dnties . The continuation of such processions cannot but promote the weal of the Brotherhood .
The Bishop of Nelson , before returning to New Zealand , has given Mr . Taylor , of Berners Street , instructions for painted glass in two of the churches in his diocese , viz ., " Greymouth " and " Picton , " an evidence of the growing a Ppreciation in the Colonies of Art Ecclesiastical , as well as secular .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
PRINCE LEOPOLD LODGE , No . 238 . "TREE annual meeting of the members of this popular Lodgo was * held on Tuesday evening , 20 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleetstreet , nnder the presidency of Bro . Thomas R . Richnell P . G . S . B . Snrrey and Middlesex Worshipful Master , who was supported by Bros . T . J . Walls P . M . acting as J . W ., J . H . Dodson J . W ., C . Brown M . O ., F . Clemow S . O ., T . Harding J . O ., Col . Wiggington Past Master P . G . S . W . Secretary , Alfred Tisley I . P . M ., and other Officers and
brethren . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the brethren proceeded to the election of a Worshi pful Master for the ensning year , and their choice fell unanimously npon Bro . Sir C . J . Palmer , Bart ., P . P . G . S . O ., who had officiated as S . W . during the past twelve months . Bro . . 7 . H . Dodson was unanimously re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . G . Harrison Tyler . Bro . Colonel
Wiggington then proposed that , in recognition of the straightforward pluck and energy displayed by Bro . Richnell during the time he had occupied the chair as Worshipful Master of the Lodge , and of his snecess" in bringing it to a sound and safe position financially , a Past Master ' s jewel shonld be presented to him on his retirement from office . He allnded to the urbanity and zeal manifested bv Bro .
Richnell in the discharge of his official dnties , and the interest he had ever taken in the welfare of the Lodge , of which he was one of the founders , and considered it would only be a graceful act on the part of the brethren to testify their appreciation of the services he had rendered . Bro . Walls P . M . endorsed most cordially the sentiments that had fallen from the lips of their excellent Secretary , and remarked that Bro . Richnell was the last of the founders who wonld
occupy the chair , unless indeed they were again elected by rotation , which was an event not likely to happen . The vote was agreed to amidst acclamation , and it was ordered to be entered on the minutes of the Lodge . Bro . Richnell , in acknowledging the vote , said be was deeply sensible of the compliment which had been paid to him by the kindness of the brethren . The services be had been able
to render the Lodge were only trifling , but he had endeavoured to the best of his ability to carry out the duties that had been imposed upon him . He should value the jewel which they had generously voted to him , as an expression of their fraternal affection and goodwill , and the kindly expressions that had been uttered in regard to himself that evening were as sincerely appreciated as would be the jewel itself when his successor should affix it to his breast . At the con .
elusion of business the brethren adjourned to banquet , under the presidency of the Worshipful Master , when tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Admirable arrangements for the comfort and enjoyment of the party were made by Bro . F . H . Clemow , and a most harmonious and agreeable evening was passed .
The annual Anglo-French ball will take place at the Freemasons ' Tavern , Great Queen-street , Lincoln's-Inn-Fields , on Monday , 5 th of March , under the presidency of Bro . J . Cossart , No . 291 , Celtic Lodge , and the following Stewards : —Bros . T . Browne , J . Innes , J . Bennett ,
Wheeler , Charpientier , Jenkins , F . Benoit and Crouch . Bro . Grove Ellis ' s ( 188 ) excellent band will on in attendance . Tickets—10 s 6 d each—including light refreshments and supper . Bro . Birlet will superintend the service of supper on this occasion .
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DANCING .-To Those Who Have rTever Learnt tc Dance . —Bro . and Mrs . JACQUES WYNMA"tTN * receive daily , and undertake to teach ladies and gentlemen , who have never had the slightest previous knowledge or instruction , to go through every fashionable ball-daice in a few easy lessoni . Private lessons any hour . Morning and evening classes . IROSPEC 1 US OK je sSMOmoH . ACADEMY—74 NEWMAN STREET , OXFORD STREET , W . Bfio . JACQUES Wysuktar WILD BE IIAPPT TO TAKE THE iTAiaGBJiEirr or MASOJTIC BALLS . FIRST-CLASS BAUDS PBOVIME .
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AMERICAN ORGANS , CHEAPEST AND BEST , BY the STERLING ORGAN CO ., DERBY , CONN ., U . S . A ., at Low Prices , with Twenty-Five per cent . Co-operative Discount for Cash ; or on the THREE YEARS' SYSTEM , from 10 s 6 d per Month . SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED LIST TO CHAS . STILES and CO ., M SOUTHAMPTON ROW , HOLBORN , LONDON , W . O . These Organs are eminently suited for use in MAS-OHIO LODG-ES .
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BORD'SPIANOS . CHAS . STILES & CO ., the well-known Importers of these of ebrated Pianos , have Removed to 42 Southampton-row , Holborn , London , W . 3 . Where may be seen a large and varied assortment of Instruments , of New i . ad Artistic Design , at Low Prices , with Twenty-Five per Cent . Co-operative Disct . for Cash , OR OS THE T H REE YEARS' S Y S T E M , From 15 s per Month . SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED LIST . Second-Hand Pianos on the Three Years' System , bom . 10 s 8 d per Month . VviX Value allowed for Old Instruments o ! any kind in Exchange .