The Catachresis.

THE CATACHRESIS .

rjIHE mere aubstitntion of one word for another , such as Mars for J- war , Ceres for corn , the kettle boils , ( the thing containing for tho thing contained ) , he died by steel , that is , by the 3 W 0 rd , are tropes iu rhetoric called metonomy , bat a catachresis ia a rhetorical figure , which indicates the use of a word in such a blnnderiug way as to be entirely at varience with etymology .

One would be inclined to think that the nndonbted uso of tho cataobresis is confined to that country which gave birth to suoh au erratic genius as Sir Boyle Itoohe . But although Hiss Edgoworth avers that snoh things as furze ditches made of quarried stones , can be found only in Ireland , yet we sometimes get instances from the mother country whioh aro quite as glaring .

i Dr . Grey , in his erudite and entertaining notes on " Hudibras , records the deposition of a lawyer , who , in an action for battery , told the judge that " the defendant beat hia client with a certain ivooden instrument called an iron pestle . " A wise annotator on the Pentateuch , named Peter Harrison , observed of Mosea * two tables oj stone , that " they wero made of shittim-wood . "

An advertisement in an Irish paper setting forth the many advantages to be derived from metal window sashes , among other particulars enumerated as follows : — " The sashes will last for ever ; and afterwards , if the owner has no use for them , they might be sold for old iron . "

An Irishman , who was enjoying an apple-pie whioh was flavoured with a few green gooseberries , exclaimed : — " Ab , what a darling of on apple-pie it would be if it were all made of green gooseberries !" Another son of Erin , describing a city which he had visited , said that " the people copper-buttomed the tops of their houses with sheet lead . "

In a debate on the Leather Tax , in 1795 , in the Irish House of Commons , the Chancellor of the Exohequer , Sir John Plunkett , observed with great emphasis , " That in the prosecution of the pi-esent war , ever many ought to give his last guinea to protect the remainder . " Mr . Vandeleur said , " However that might be , the tax on leather would be severely felt by the barefooted peasantry of Ireland , " to which Sir Boyle Eoohe replied that " This could be easily remedied by making the underleathera of wood . " " Book of Rarities , " by Bro . EDWARD ROBERTS P . M . Asst . P . G . T .

Masonic Sonnets.—No. 67.

MASONIC SONNETS . —No . 67 .

BY BRO , CHAS . F . FORSHAW , LL . D . AUDI , VIDE , TACE .

Many the hours we spend in rapturous bliss-Bliss oft nnknown to e'en onr nearest neighbours j For they , mayhap , ne ' er crossed that dark abyss , Which all must cross to share Masonio labours .

But when the gulph is bridged it well repays All the foreboding , darksome thoughts of fear ; That bright beyond all troublous dread allays , For Light shines ont in radiance fnll and clear . We hear , we see—yet though the throbbing heart

Would fain its joyous flutterings disclose , We no'er to willing ears profane impart , And ne'er Masonio Arts' and Rites expose ; And though oft tempted—ne'er do we relate , Aught that transpires within the mystic gate . Winder House , Bradford , 23 rd August 1893 .

I am in receipt of the following communication from Kilwinning , which cannot fail to be of interest to all who revere the memory of the old Lodge , No . 0 : —On Saturday , 29 th July , about three o'clock , the foundation-stone of the old Lodge was discovered . We found that it had been

laid in the south-east corner of the building , beingtbo firat stone laid . The stone measures 22 by 18 | inches , ' and has been quarried from Stevenston Quarry . Iu the stone wc found a brass plate , oval in shape , about 9 inches over all in size . The inscription on the plate is as follows : —

Archibaldi Comites de Eglintoune , liouoratiesissimi ductn et anspiciis , ejnsqne Legato Joannia Allan , & c , & c , ltestouratv Architectonice , Antiquum et Architectornni , Domicilium Pritnarium de Kilvinine denno edificatum . Fnndamontis Locatie , Martu xxiv , MDCCLXXIX , ac Architectonics * vjmccxxxix .

[ Under tho guidance and auspices of tho Right Worshipful Archibald Earl of Eglinton , and of his Depute , John Allan , & c , & c , Masonry revived , and the Ancient and Primal Lodge of Master Masons of Kilwinning robuilt . Foundations laid on the 2-lth day of March 1779 , and of Masonry 5779 . 1

The stone , I am further informed , was taken possession of by the Secretary , Bro . Laurence Matheson , in accordance with instructions from the Lodge . —THE MALLET , iu Glasgow Eveniwj News .

Masonic Trip From Derby.

MASONIC TRIP FROM DERBY .

ON Monday afternoon , the 21 st instant , an excursion from Derby to Cromford took plica under the auspices of the llartingtou Lodjje and tha Lodgo of Repose . A party of 50 brethron and ladies loft Derby in two saloons , and at Cromford a very pleasant and closaiv-cor . t ? stsd cricket match took place , and lawn tennis , too ,

was played . Ten was p : irtaken of at tho Greyhound Hotel , whero tlio healths of Bros . A . Eicon and W . Hart , the organisers of tho trip , were heartily dnink . Afterwards the Willersley Castle grounds and Matlock wore visited . The woathor being fine , the trip was a thoroughly enjoyable and successful one .

Presentation To Garston Brother.

PRESENTATION TO GARSTON BROTHER .

fllUE annual picnic iu connection with the Lodge of Harmony , No . L 220 , was held on Monday , when a most enjoyablo evening was spent in tho Lako District . The party , numbering about fifty members and friends , loft Allerton about half-past seven , proceeded via Edge Hill , and arrived at Windermere at a quarter . past eleven . Dinner was served nt one of the principal hotels at half .

past twelve , after which advantage was taken of tho presence of so many members and friends to present to Brother and Mrs . Joseph \ Yi ! liam 3 a vory handsome tea and coffee service ( five pieces ) . The tray , which is very artistically chased , bore the following inscription : — " Presented by tho Brethren of the Lodge of Harmony , No . 220 , Garston , to Bro . Joseph Williams as a token of their esteem

and regard on his retiring from the chair as W . M . for tho second time , 26 th July 1 S 93 . " Tho presentation was made by Bro . Watson W . M ., who presided , and who referred in eulogistic terms to Brother Williams' long connection with and arduous services on behalf of the Lodge . Other gentlemen also spoke and Brothor

Williams replied iu appropriate terms , thanking the brethren for their kind gonerosity . The afternoon was spent iu driving about and boating on the lake . Many proceeded as far as Amblesido , and the weather being fine they enjoyed to the fnll the many beauties of the district . The return journey was commenced at half-past Bix and the party arrived home all safe about half-past eleveD .

Fraternal Visits.

FRATERNAL VISITS .

ME . WALTER BESANT , one of England's most celebrated litterateurs , whose name and fame extend throughout the civilized globe , is at the Kenmore on his retnrn from the congress of authors at Chicago . The distinguished gentleman is also a renowned member of the Masonic fraternity , with which he has been identified for over a quarter of a century .

He is an honoured Past Master of one of London s famous- Lodges , and a founder , aotivo member and present Treasurer of the very celebrated and only Masonio Literary Lodge in the world , Quatnor Coronati , 2076 , of London , England . The object of the famous brotherhood of eminent men is to inculcate and extend the principles

of the groat fraternity and elevate and preserve its literature . This morning Bro . Besant waa waited upon by R . W . Solomon Straasor Past Grand Steward of the Grand Lodgo State of New York , and an honorary member of the Coronati , and was most cordially welcomed .

Later in the morning Bro . Besant returned the call . Ho was met by several distinguished Craftsmen , including T . Austin Williamson , an honorary member of the Coronati , and Mr . Benjamin Strasser , a representative member of Mount Vornon , No . 3 , the oldest Lodgo in tho city . Bro . Besant manifested a deep interest in local Masonry and was

greatly gratified at its healthful growth . As souvenirs of his visit , he was presented by R . W . Solomon Strasser with several pamphlets of historic interest ; also one of the original Masonic medals of Washington . Tho famous author's brief visit to the Craftsmen here was a grace ful compliment which is highly appreciated . —2 Teiv York City Exchange .

Lord Mount-Edgcumbe gave notice last Wednesday that he would move in Grand Lodge at the Quarterly Communication , on the Gth prox ., an address of congratulation

to the Prince of Wales on the recent marriage of tho Duko and Duchess of York ; also that 300 guineas be given by Grand Lodge to tho Masonic brethren who suffered by tho late disastrous floods in Brisbane .

The members of the Royal Brunswick Lodge , No . 290 , numbering in all 22 , paid a fraternal return visit to tho Walker Lodge , No . 1312 , Newcastle , on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week . On the Tuesday evening a Lodgo of emergency was held in the Freemasons' Hall ,

Mnplo Street , Newcastle , and afterwards tho visitors wcro entertained to a banquet at the Crown Hotel . On the following day they proceeded by special steamer up to Armstrong ' s works , and afterwards to Tynemonth . Ou the way they inspaeted the Wellesley training ship . On

reaching the end of their journey they returned in conveyances , passing Old Hartley and Jesmoud Done , hig hly gratified with their excursion and well pleased with their visit generally . The W . M , of the Walker Lodge , Bro . T . Wright , and Officers , had charge of the general arrangements .