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What Dr. Mease And Bro. Gould Say About Philadelphia Masonry.
we find that three subordinate Lodges were represented at the Feast of St . John the Baptist . In the official publication , upon which I am mainly relying , at this part ol the narrative it is assumed that tAvo ot these wero the First
and becond St . John s Lodges , or in other words , the unchartered and tbe chartered bodies of 1731 and 1749 respectively . But the evidence with which we arc
presented by no means justifies this conclusion , nor can we be quite certain that more than ^ a single Lodge was in exist ence before 1754 . "
In a foot note to the above , Bro . Gould remarks"All the subordinate Graud Officers appointed b y Franklin on 5 th September 1749 belonged to the First or St . John ' s Lodge , which body ( it is said ) , in concert with
the Grand Lodge , erected the Hall in 1754 . But I strongly Buspect that the subscribers were all members of the Lodge . The fact , moreover , that no other Lodges contributed to the expenses affords a strong argument against the possibility of there being any such in existence at that time . "
Thfj evidence against the Philadel phia " Masonic mother *" theory may now briefly be summed up as follows : — 1 . Had Allen received a Deputation in 17 ol , either from Coxe or from the Grand Lodge of England , Franklin
would not have needed any authorit y from Price in 1734 ; and , furthermore , Franklin himself confirms the fact that up to 28 th November 1734 be had no authority at all for his Lodge or Grand Lodge , for in the said letter he stated distinctly tbat his Province " seems to want the sanction ol
some authority derived from ho e . " His need of " some authority " proves conclusivel y that up to that time his Province had received no Masonic authoritv from n . rw r ™
, 2 . On 10 th July 1749 Oxnard granted to Benjamin Franklin a Deputation , constituting Brother Franklin Provincial Grand Master of Pennsylvania .
3 . Under Oxnard ' s Deputation , Provincial Grand Master Benjamin Franklin granted a charter to the St . John ' s Lodge , over which Allen presided in 1731 .
4 . There is no doubt that for the charter of the said Lodge in Philadel phia in 1749 the Massachusetts ( irand Lodge received payment in 1752 . Now , with the above facts before usI must frankl
, y say that a man who now believes thafc either Coxe or the Grand Lodge of England had granted a Provincial Grand Masters Deputation to Allen in 1731 must entertain a very poor opinion of Franklin ' s character for common sense
For my own part I cannot believe that Franklin would have paid the Boston Grand Lod ge for the Constitution of either the " Old Lodge " or for any other Lodge in 1749 if Allen had been authorised by Coxe ' s Deputation in 1731 And this
is not all . In Coxe ' s Deputation the Grand Muster of England announced his right to appoint Coxe ' s successor . It was what may be called an out-and-out # home rule " Deputation . It ordained that after Coxe ' s time of two years expired that
The said Provinces [ New Tork , New Jersey , and Pennsylvania ] shall , and they are hereb y empowered every other year , on the Feast of St . John the Baptistto elect
, a Provincial Grand Lodge Master , who shall have the power of nominating and appointing his Deputy Grand Master and Grand Wardens . "
Hence , had Allen been the legal and authorised successor of Coxe m 1732 , as my Philadel phia friends claim , Iranklin never would have applied to Price in 1734 . nr t . n
Oxnard in 1749 , for a Provincial Deputation ; nor would Allen have needed a Deputation from the Grand Master of England in 1750 .
I shall only add that Bro . Gould is in accord with my opinions about the worthlessness of the evidence claimed on account of the Dublin reprint of Smith ' s "Pocket Companion" in 1735 , as well as about the " so-called
'Henry Bell Letter" of 1754 . Want of space precludes me from giving here quotations from Bro . Gould ' s History on the above topics . I hope , however , that both my friends and opponents will not fail to read the said history for their own satisfaction . Boston , U . S ., 16 th May 1887 .
HoriowAT's OINTMENT . —So-cs , wounds , ulcerations , and othfr diseases affecting tlie skin , »&¦ capable of speedy amendment by this coolin" and htfiliig ointment , which has called forth the loudest praise fiom persons wh" I , ad suffered f r years from bad legs , bad iireasts , piles , abscesses , and ch . ouic ulcers , after every hope of cure hud long p ., ssf-u * a . w » v . None but those
who huve experienced the soothing cfld t of tnis Ointment can form an idea Of the comfort it bestows , by res raiting inflammation and allaying pain . Whenever Holioway ' s Ointment has been nee used it lias established its own worth , and has aimrn beeu eagerly sought fo > - as the easiest and safest remedy for all such ' complaints . In neuralgia , rheumatism and gout , the same application , properly used , gives wonderful relief .
Notice Of Meetings.
NOTICE OF MEETINGS .
— : o : — ST . MICHAEL'S LODGB , No . 211 . AN emergency meeting of this Lodge waa held on Thursday evening , 16 th iust „ at The Albiou , Aldersgate-street , when
the Worshipful Muster , Bro . F . T . Bennett , presided , supported by Bros . A . Dickson S . W ., Usher Back P . M . acting as J . W „ A . Green P . M . Treasurer , W . Radcliffe P . M . Secretary , Alfred Withers P . M ., VV . VV . Morgan P . M ., P . J . Hentsch P . M ., VV . J . Dyer , F . H . Horscroft ,
Orlando Harley , A . H . Hancock , VV . Kirkland , P . J . Burr , J . Banks Tyler , & c . Tho Visitors included Brothers Charles Lee 1624 , C . Everett 1507 , and H . J . Amphlett . Lodge was opened ; after which the ballot was taken for Mr . James Withers , who had been nominated by his brother , Alfred Withers P . M . and seconded b y
Bro . W . Radcliffe Secretary . The result was unanimously in favour . Lodge was then advanced to the second degree , and Bro . Orlando llnrley was passed to P . O ., the ceremony being perfectly rendered by the Worshipful Master , assisted by his Officers . Resuming in the first , Mr . Joseph Withers was duly initiated into the mysteries
and privileges of Freemasonry , the working in this degree , and especially the delivery of the charge , being much appreciated by the brethren present . On the suggestion of Bro . W . Radcliffe , it was unanimously agreed to record on the minntes that the St . Michael ' s Lodge was represented by sixteen of its members at
the great Jubilee Commemoration meeting at the Albert Hall , on Monday , the 13 th inst . Hearty good wishes having been interchanged , the brethren adjourned to supper , which was well served , and at its conclusion the Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly hononred . In proposing the Queen and the Craft , the Worshipful
Master observed that their Initiate missed a grand sight on Monday last—though it was no fault of his—when , at the Jubilee meeting , over seven thousand Masons joined in singing "God save the Queen . " The scene that day in the Albert Hall was one never to be forgotten , ancl the Most Worshipful Grand Master there
impressively reminded them—not that Masons needed to be reminded of the fact—that whatever Freemasons might be , they were at any rate loyal to the Throne . Speaking of the Prince of Wales as Most Worshipful Grand Master , he pointed out that Hia Roval Highuess was always ready to do his duty to the Craft , in
which he manifested so deep and active an interest . He was also most assiduous in the discharge of his pnblic duties , being always engaged iu some movement of benevolence or of national utility ; and he reminded them that what might be deemed pleasure to some people , was to a man in tho position of the Prince of Wales constant
and arduous work . The toast of the Grand Officers having beeu disposed of , with fitting reference as to the zeal and ability with which they administer the affairs of the Craft ; Bro . W . W . Morgan P . M . rose , for the second time that week , to discharge a duty —an unexpected , but nevertheless a very pleasurable , one—namely ,
to propose the health of the Worshipful Master of the St . Michael ' s Lodge . He recounted on Monday evening the excellent qualities Bro . Bennett had displayed during the period he had been connected with their Lodge ; and , as he wns aware that even the most eloquent speakers , in returning to the same old toast were apt to repeat
th < mselves , and as he had received strict injunctions to be as brief as possible in his remarks that evening , he would submit the toast in a very few words . They were all cognisant of the estimable qualities Bro . Bennett had displayed during the part of his reign that had already elapsed , and they would all most cordially unite in the wish
that he might have health and prosperity during the time he had yet to preside over the destinies of the St . Michael ' s Lodge . The toast was heartily received , nnd the Worshipful Master in acknowledgment thanked Bro . Morgan for the very kind way in which he had proposed the toast , and the brethren for the cordiality
with which they had received it . As he said on Monday evening , when one was associated with brethren for whom he had real affection the work of the Master was comparatively easy , and he assured them his work in the St . Michael ' s Lodge was essentially a labour of love . Having an affectionate esteem for his dear old mother Lod ge ,
he felt that whatever honours he had received , and whatever honours might be in store for him in the future , they all reflected credit , not upon himself , but upon the Lodge he had the hononr to represent . He then gave tbe Initiate , observing that it was a toast of significance to old Masons , inasmuch as they saw in the new members who were
admitted into the Lodge those who in tbe future would take up the work that they , of necessity , must lay down . To-night they had a double pleasure , for they not only welcomed an Initiate , but the brother of au old and highly esteemed Past Master of the St . Michael ' s Lodge . Bro . Withers need not smile , for he might rest
as = nred he was held in the highest estimation by the brethren who failed not to recognise the good suit and service lie had rendered to the Lodge . It was nut necessary for him , as a young Mason , and in the presence of so many older than himself , to remind them that Bro . Withers had ever taken a prominent position in the charitable
urea of Masonic work . It was only recently that through hia exertions an old member of this Lodge , Bro . Harper , secured participation in the advantages of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution—an act which would render that old man happy and comfortable for the remainder of his life . He
was now the recipient of an annuity , and would never want . He ( the speaker ) hoped the Brother who had just been initiated into the mysteries uud privileges of Freemasonry would prove a second ' Director of Ceremonies ; " at any rare in Mr . Joseph Withers they had a very promising member of the Older . The toast
was receive I with a " good fire , " and the E . A . song was rendered by Bro . A . ( Jret . n P . M . Treasurer , liro . Jos ph Withers , in responding , s . iid they could not , in till conscience , expect a speech from him that evening , after all he had gone through . 1 ; . had beeu a trying ordeal , and it was fortunate for him that 1- had plenty of nerve . He nefld
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What Dr. Mease And Bro. Gould Say About Philadelphia Masonry.
we find that three subordinate Lodges were represented at the Feast of St . John the Baptist . In the official publication , upon which I am mainly relying , at this part ol the narrative it is assumed that tAvo ot these wero the First
and becond St . John s Lodges , or in other words , the unchartered and tbe chartered bodies of 1731 and 1749 respectively . But the evidence with which we arc
presented by no means justifies this conclusion , nor can we be quite certain that more than ^ a single Lodge was in exist ence before 1754 . "
In a foot note to the above , Bro . Gould remarks"All the subordinate Graud Officers appointed b y Franklin on 5 th September 1749 belonged to the First or St . John ' s Lodge , which body ( it is said ) , in concert with
the Grand Lodge , erected the Hall in 1754 . But I strongly Buspect that the subscribers were all members of the Lodge . The fact , moreover , that no other Lodges contributed to the expenses affords a strong argument against the possibility of there being any such in existence at that time . "
Thfj evidence against the Philadel phia " Masonic mother *" theory may now briefly be summed up as follows : — 1 . Had Allen received a Deputation in 17 ol , either from Coxe or from the Grand Lodge of England , Franklin
would not have needed any authorit y from Price in 1734 ; and , furthermore , Franklin himself confirms the fact that up to 28 th November 1734 be had no authority at all for his Lodge or Grand Lodge , for in the said letter he stated distinctly tbat his Province " seems to want the sanction ol
some authority derived from ho e . " His need of " some authority " proves conclusivel y that up to that time his Province had received no Masonic authoritv from n . rw r ™
, 2 . On 10 th July 1749 Oxnard granted to Benjamin Franklin a Deputation , constituting Brother Franklin Provincial Grand Master of Pennsylvania .
3 . Under Oxnard ' s Deputation , Provincial Grand Master Benjamin Franklin granted a charter to the St . John ' s Lodge , over which Allen presided in 1731 .
4 . There is no doubt that for the charter of the said Lodge in Philadel phia in 1749 the Massachusetts ( irand Lodge received payment in 1752 . Now , with the above facts before usI must frankl
, y say that a man who now believes thafc either Coxe or the Grand Lodge of England had granted a Provincial Grand Masters Deputation to Allen in 1731 must entertain a very poor opinion of Franklin ' s character for common sense
For my own part I cannot believe that Franklin would have paid the Boston Grand Lod ge for the Constitution of either the " Old Lodge " or for any other Lodge in 1749 if Allen had been authorised by Coxe ' s Deputation in 1731 And this
is not all . In Coxe ' s Deputation the Grand Muster of England announced his right to appoint Coxe ' s successor . It was what may be called an out-and-out # home rule " Deputation . It ordained that after Coxe ' s time of two years expired that
The said Provinces [ New Tork , New Jersey , and Pennsylvania ] shall , and they are hereb y empowered every other year , on the Feast of St . John the Baptistto elect
, a Provincial Grand Lodge Master , who shall have the power of nominating and appointing his Deputy Grand Master and Grand Wardens . "
Hence , had Allen been the legal and authorised successor of Coxe m 1732 , as my Philadel phia friends claim , Iranklin never would have applied to Price in 1734 . nr t . n
Oxnard in 1749 , for a Provincial Deputation ; nor would Allen have needed a Deputation from the Grand Master of England in 1750 .
I shall only add that Bro . Gould is in accord with my opinions about the worthlessness of the evidence claimed on account of the Dublin reprint of Smith ' s "Pocket Companion" in 1735 , as well as about the " so-called
'Henry Bell Letter" of 1754 . Want of space precludes me from giving here quotations from Bro . Gould ' s History on the above topics . I hope , however , that both my friends and opponents will not fail to read the said history for their own satisfaction . Boston , U . S ., 16 th May 1887 .
HoriowAT's OINTMENT . —So-cs , wounds , ulcerations , and othfr diseases affecting tlie skin , »&¦ capable of speedy amendment by this coolin" and htfiliig ointment , which has called forth the loudest praise fiom persons wh" I , ad suffered f r years from bad legs , bad iireasts , piles , abscesses , and ch . ouic ulcers , after every hope of cure hud long p ., ssf-u * a . w » v . None but those
who huve experienced the soothing cfld t of tnis Ointment can form an idea Of the comfort it bestows , by res raiting inflammation and allaying pain . Whenever Holioway ' s Ointment has been nee used it lias established its own worth , and has aimrn beeu eagerly sought fo > - as the easiest and safest remedy for all such ' complaints . In neuralgia , rheumatism and gout , the same application , properly used , gives wonderful relief .
Notice Of Meetings.
NOTICE OF MEETINGS .
— : o : — ST . MICHAEL'S LODGB , No . 211 . AN emergency meeting of this Lodge waa held on Thursday evening , 16 th iust „ at The Albiou , Aldersgate-street , when
the Worshipful Muster , Bro . F . T . Bennett , presided , supported by Bros . A . Dickson S . W ., Usher Back P . M . acting as J . W „ A . Green P . M . Treasurer , W . Radcliffe P . M . Secretary , Alfred Withers P . M ., VV . VV . Morgan P . M ., P . J . Hentsch P . M ., VV . J . Dyer , F . H . Horscroft ,
Orlando Harley , A . H . Hancock , VV . Kirkland , P . J . Burr , J . Banks Tyler , & c . Tho Visitors included Brothers Charles Lee 1624 , C . Everett 1507 , and H . J . Amphlett . Lodge was opened ; after which the ballot was taken for Mr . James Withers , who had been nominated by his brother , Alfred Withers P . M . and seconded b y
Bro . W . Radcliffe Secretary . The result was unanimously in favour . Lodge was then advanced to the second degree , and Bro . Orlando llnrley was passed to P . O ., the ceremony being perfectly rendered by the Worshipful Master , assisted by his Officers . Resuming in the first , Mr . Joseph Withers was duly initiated into the mysteries
and privileges of Freemasonry , the working in this degree , and especially the delivery of the charge , being much appreciated by the brethren present . On the suggestion of Bro . W . Radcliffe , it was unanimously agreed to record on the minntes that the St . Michael ' s Lodge was represented by sixteen of its members at
the great Jubilee Commemoration meeting at the Albert Hall , on Monday , the 13 th inst . Hearty good wishes having been interchanged , the brethren adjourned to supper , which was well served , and at its conclusion the Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly hononred . In proposing the Queen and the Craft , the Worshipful
Master observed that their Initiate missed a grand sight on Monday last—though it was no fault of his—when , at the Jubilee meeting , over seven thousand Masons joined in singing "God save the Queen . " The scene that day in the Albert Hall was one never to be forgotten , ancl the Most Worshipful Grand Master there
impressively reminded them—not that Masons needed to be reminded of the fact—that whatever Freemasons might be , they were at any rate loyal to the Throne . Speaking of the Prince of Wales as Most Worshipful Grand Master , he pointed out that Hia Roval Highuess was always ready to do his duty to the Craft , in
which he manifested so deep and active an interest . He was also most assiduous in the discharge of his pnblic duties , being always engaged iu some movement of benevolence or of national utility ; and he reminded them that what might be deemed pleasure to some people , was to a man in tho position of the Prince of Wales constant
and arduous work . The toast of the Grand Officers having beeu disposed of , with fitting reference as to the zeal and ability with which they administer the affairs of the Craft ; Bro . W . W . Morgan P . M . rose , for the second time that week , to discharge a duty —an unexpected , but nevertheless a very pleasurable , one—namely ,
to propose the health of the Worshipful Master of the St . Michael ' s Lodge . He recounted on Monday evening the excellent qualities Bro . Bennett had displayed during the period he had been connected with their Lodge ; and , as he wns aware that even the most eloquent speakers , in returning to the same old toast were apt to repeat
th < mselves , and as he had received strict injunctions to be as brief as possible in his remarks that evening , he would submit the toast in a very few words . They were all cognisant of the estimable qualities Bro . Bennett had displayed during the part of his reign that had already elapsed , and they would all most cordially unite in the wish
that he might have health and prosperity during the time he had yet to preside over the destinies of the St . Michael ' s Lodge . The toast was heartily received , nnd the Worshipful Master in acknowledgment thanked Bro . Morgan for the very kind way in which he had proposed the toast , and the brethren for the cordiality
with which they had received it . As he said on Monday evening , when one was associated with brethren for whom he had real affection the work of the Master was comparatively easy , and he assured them his work in the St . Michael ' s Lodge was essentially a labour of love . Having an affectionate esteem for his dear old mother Lod ge ,
he felt that whatever honours he had received , and whatever honours might be in store for him in the future , they all reflected credit , not upon himself , but upon the Lodge he had the hononr to represent . He then gave tbe Initiate , observing that it was a toast of significance to old Masons , inasmuch as they saw in the new members who were
admitted into the Lodge those who in tbe future would take up the work that they , of necessity , must lay down . To-night they had a double pleasure , for they not only welcomed an Initiate , but the brother of au old and highly esteemed Past Master of the St . Michael ' s Lodge . Bro . Withers need not smile , for he might rest
as = nred he was held in the highest estimation by the brethren who failed not to recognise the good suit and service lie had rendered to the Lodge . It was nut necessary for him , as a young Mason , and in the presence of so many older than himself , to remind them that Bro . Withers had ever taken a prominent position in the charitable
urea of Masonic work . It was only recently that through hia exertions an old member of this Lodge , Bro . Harper , secured participation in the advantages of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution—an act which would render that old man happy and comfortable for the remainder of his life . He
was now the recipient of an annuity , and would never want . He ( the speaker ) hoped the Brother who had just been initiated into the mysteries uud privileges of Freemasonry would prove a second ' Director of Ceremonies ; " at any rare in Mr . Joseph Withers they had a very promising member of the Older . The toast
was receive I with a " good fire , " and the E . A . song was rendered by Bro . A . ( Jret . n P . M . Treasurer , liro . Jos ph Withers , in responding , s . iid they could not , in till conscience , expect a speech from him that evening , after all he had gone through . 1 ; . had beeu a trying ordeal , and it was fortunate for him that 1- had plenty of nerve . He nefld