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thoso unfortunate brethren , who , by a series of inevitable events , aro incapable of providing the common necessaries of life , until aided by our cheerful and ever-ready assistance . " Hence , from tho corollary wo draw an axiom in Masonry ; for by connecting the several lines together , and bringing the unfortunate and industrious into compact Avith the affluent aud exalted , wo form
a fisrure descriptive of the true basis on which our ancient brethren raised the superstructure of FKEEMASONRV . A basis which no mortal power en n shake ; THE HOSOM or ALL OENTLE CHARITY ; that heaven , born virtue , is tho attribute divine of G OD OMNIPOTENT ; a sublime emotion , that fully demonstrates the existence of our spiritual being , and animates us to this glorious certainty of immortality .
Bro . Dr . Mackey , in his Lexicon of Freemasonry , under tho head of tho " Forty-seventh Problem , " and in reference to the sacrifice to the Gods which Py thagoras is said to have ottered for joy at tho grand discovery he had made , says : " Thedevotion to learning which this religious act indicated in tho mind of the ancient philosopher has indnced Masons to adopt the problem as a memento , instructing them
to be lovers of tho arts and sciences . " He then proceeds as follows ; — " The triangle whoso base is 4 parts , whose perpendicular is 3 , ancl Avhose hvpothonuse is 5 , and which would exactly servo as a demon , stration ' of this problem , " [ 4 + 3 = = 5 , or 1 ( 5 + 9 = 25 ] , " was , according to Plutarch , a symbol frequently employed hy tho Egyptian priests , and hence it is called by M . Jomard the Egyptian triangle . It was ,
with tho Egyptians , tho symbol of universal nature , the base representing Osiris , or tho male principle , the perpendicular , Isis . ortho female principle , and the hypothonuse , Horns , their son , or tho product of the two principles . They added , that 3 Avas tho first perfect odd number , that 4 was tho square of 2 , the first oven number ; and that five Avas tho result of 3 and 2 . " Much is added respecting the
uses to Avhich the Egyptians are said to have put this forty-seventh proposition ; but though very interesting , it is not material to the object of "ENCJUIHER ' S" question . For tho reason Avhy it forms a part of a Past Master ' s jewel of office , I offer the folloAvintr suggestion , for which my fancy is my only justification . As the proof of the problem depends on the just
conncxiou of the lines , angles , and triangles Avhich form the whole figure , so the value of the Past Master's degree , of which it is tho emblem , depends on the just connexion of the several degrees of Craft Masonry . The P . M . ' s degree is the completion or perfection of those degrees . I may add that Oliver , in a footnote to the first passage I have quoted above , ESIA-S , that this expressive symbol was used immediately after
17 . 17 as a Mason ' s signature or mark . It Avas not adopted as the cognizance of a Past Master till after the Union in 1813 . Bro . Mackey , under " Past Masters , " says that the P . M . 's jewel Avas formerly in England the square on a quadrant , and that in the United States it is " a pair of compasses , extruded to sixty degrees ou tho fourth part of a circle . " Under tho Scotch Constitutions—sec p . til of edition 1874—a P . M . 's jewel is "the Compasses , Square , and Segment . " Fraternally yours , " 0 . "
A Thankoffering.
A THANKOFFERING .
To the Editor of THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER . —Tho Daily News of to-day ( 2 Gth May ) , quotes a paragraph intimating tho intention of a Past Grand Officei to move , at tho next Quarterly Communication , " That as a
Thankoffering on tin ' s occasion , this Grand Lodge vote from its funds the sum of £ 1 , 000 , which , together Avith the offerings made at the service in St . Paul ' s , shall be devoted to the benefit of such charitable object in India as may bo recommended by tho Most Worshipful Grand Master .
CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME . If Grand Lodgo determines to make a fchanfcoffbrmg at this particular time , let it take the form of a contribution to one of our own charities—say the Boys' or Girls' School ; the former has scarcely any invested funds , and a large outlay . Close upon £ 10 , 000 is being incurred in enlarging the latter . Any Grand Lodge
contribubution towards either of those institutions might appropriately be described as the " Prince of Wales ' s Indian Commemoration Gift . " If onr Key . P . G . Officer took a more active part iu the management of OUR own charities , he Avould be better able to gauge the extent of their necessities . J . CONSTABLE P . M . 185 .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Berks And Bucks.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF BERKS AND BUCKS .
From the "BERKSHIRE CHRONICLE . " < O I ? -. E of the largest Masonic gatherings that has ever taken place * w in this province was hoid at . Heading ou Tuesday , 10 th inst ., the Berks and Bucks Provincial Grand Lodge Doing coms-ned at the Albert Hall , Friar-streel . which had been suitably prepared for the purpose . Members of the two Lodges in Ilea .:: ; : .:, augmented by
linmeiejs arrivals from the Lodges as Abingdon , " aidonhead , -Nowhen-, Windsor , Ayh'sbury , High Wycombe , Buckingham , IVewport , IV . givH , vnd visitors fivui other provivces , assembled ' at tlie Hall , at ono o ' clock , and the Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge , entering
the Hall in profession , were received by the general body of Masons with tin : accustomed , honours . Tito Eight Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master , Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart ., M . P ., presided , supported by his Deputy , the I ! cv . J . S . Bmwnrigg , and the Grand Officers , among whom were Bros . Moxhay , Ih ' ggs , Weigiitmau , Hodges , B . Bradley ,
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Berks And Bucks.
Williams , Woodhouse , Bnlley , Brown , Winkfield , Powell , Ivy , Barns , Carter , Hurley , Botly ; Itevs . Fraser , Campbell and A . Robins , and others-Avell known in tho province as " expert" Craftsmen . Tho visitors included Bros . Mercer Past Grand Master of China , Goldney , M . P ., Deputy Grand Master for Wilts , Toomer , Wilts , Dewe , Hants , Birch , Middlesex , & c . We also noticed present Bros . Baker , Ballard ,
Powell , Clare , Morland , Shepherd , Tomkins , Barrett , D Almaine , Gooch , Palmer , Ecevo , TolJcy , Glover , King , Nowell , Westfield , Frazor , Hnckdale , Dent , Danks , Mount , A . Welch , Parry , Albury , Blackwell , Stransom , S . Bradley , G . Cosburn , Cave , Flanagan , Major Stevens , Ferguson , Eavenor , Knight , Wheoler , Jarman , Christian , Beale , Margrett , Oades , Cotterell , Newman , Pollard , Balding , & c , in
all rather more than ono hundred . The roll having been called , and the minutes of the Prov . Grand Lodge held at Aylesbury last year read and confirmed , the Provincial Grand Secretary read the finance report , Bro . Chancellor , tho Treasurer , being absent , in consequence of indisposition . The Provincial Grand Secretary also read tho reports of tho Charity
Committee and the Lodges in tho province . The members HOAV numbered six hundred and thirty . There had been eighty-nine initiations during the year , and the joining members numbered thirty-nine . The balances in the Lodges amounted to upwards of £ 800 . The Prov . Grand Master said it was highly gratifying to know that there had been a steady increase during the past twelve months . He hoped that thoso Lodges Avhich had not yet given their support to
the Provincial Charity Fund would see the propriety of doing so Hitherto tho amount voted from the Grand Lodge Funds to the Charity Fund had been twenty guineas , but as the number of Lodges had been latterly increased the demand upon the Charity was likely to become greater , and he therefore thought they might safely increase the grant to twenty-five guineas . He accordingly proposed a , motion to that effect .
The Deputy Grand Master said that as the primary object of their institution was charity there was no reason why they should hoard up their funds , and ho felt they would bo perfectly justified in augmenting the grant to the Charity Fund year by year as necessity may arise . Ito therefore seconded tho motion , which was put by the Provincial Grand Blaster , and adopted .
Tho Depnty Grand Master then moved that £ 73 10 s be transferred from the Charity Fund in grants of five and seven guineas each to those Lodges Avho had made substantial contributions to the Fund . This proposal was seconded by Bro . Williams , and carried . Bro . Chancellor Avas nnanimously re-elected Treasurer , being proposed by the Provincial Grand Master and seconded by the Deputy Grand Master .
The Depnty Grand Master then proposed , and the Prov . Grand Master seconded , a resolution which had for its object the more effectual disposal of the votes for the various Masonic institutions held by the Lodges aud individual members , and . this was carried unanimously . Bro . J . T . C . Winkfield P . M . 591 , P . P . G . W ., H . H . Hodges P . M .
793 , P . P . G . E ., aud W . J . Powell P . M . 945 , wore respectively " invested by tho Provincial Grand Master with the Provincial Charity Jewel . Tho Provincial Grand Master then appointed and invested the Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year as follows : — H . H . Hodges P . M . 795 S . G . W . E , C . Hurley P . M . 1101 J . G . W .
Ecv . F . Campbell 574 G . Chaplain . llcv . A . Eobins 771 G . Chaplain . Geo . Chancellor P . M . 1101 G . Treasurer . II . Poyntor P . M . 918 G . Ecgistrar . W . Biggs P . M . 574 G . Secretary . Josh . Blowers P . M . 414 G . S . Deacon .
W . J . Powell P . M . 915 G . Jun . Deacon . H . D . Gooch P . M . 631 G . Snpfc . of Works . J . O . Carter P . M . 209 G . Director of Ceremonies . John Palmer P . M . 1501 G . Assistant ditto . Jno . Eeeve W . M . 840 G . Sword Bearer . P . Glover 574 G . Organist . W . Kins ; P . M . 918 G . Pursuivant .
C . Nowell 771 G . Assistant Pnrsnivanfc . F . Westfield Secretary 1501 G . Steward . D . W . Frazer S . W . 1410 G . Steward . W . Hnckdale S . D . 1501 G . Steward . M . W . Dent J . D . 1501 G . Steward . J . E . Danks I . G . 1101 G . Steward . R . 0 . Mount 414 G . Steward . W . Hemmings G . Tyler .
The P . G . M . having expressed his thanks to Bro . Mercer and Bro . Goldney for having honoured tho gathering with their presence , thoso gentleman briefly addressed the brethren . The P . G . M . then announced that the next Provincial Grand Lodgo will be held at High Wycombe , and tho business of the Lodge was soon afterwards brought to a close .
At three o ' clock the officers and brethren , numbering 80 , sat down to a banquet at tho Queen ' s Hotel , the chair being occupied by the Provincial Grand Master , who , on the introduction of dessert , introduced the toast of the Queen and the Draft , followed by that of His Royal Highness tho Prince of Wales , Most Worshipful Grand Master of England , and tho rest of the Eoyal Family , tho P . G . M . expressing the
toy that all must feel through the safe and happy return of his Eoyal Highness from his Indian tour . The next toast was that of tho Most Worshipful tho Provincial Grand Master , the Depnty Grand Master , and tho Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of England , Past and Present . The D . G . M . proposed the health of the Right Worshipful the
Provincial Grand Master , Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart . M . P ., Avhich was received with tho greatest possible enthusiasm . The D . G . M . believed he was correct in saying that it Avas au established rnlo that the busiest men Avere always most attentive to business , and this was certainly true in the case of Sir Daniel Gooch , who was always engaged with business of importance , and there wero few men who
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thoso unfortunate brethren , who , by a series of inevitable events , aro incapable of providing the common necessaries of life , until aided by our cheerful and ever-ready assistance . " Hence , from tho corollary wo draw an axiom in Masonry ; for by connecting the several lines together , and bringing the unfortunate and industrious into compact Avith the affluent aud exalted , wo form
a fisrure descriptive of the true basis on which our ancient brethren raised the superstructure of FKEEMASONRV . A basis which no mortal power en n shake ; THE HOSOM or ALL OENTLE CHARITY ; that heaven , born virtue , is tho attribute divine of G OD OMNIPOTENT ; a sublime emotion , that fully demonstrates the existence of our spiritual being , and animates us to this glorious certainty of immortality .
Bro . Dr . Mackey , in his Lexicon of Freemasonry , under tho head of tho " Forty-seventh Problem , " and in reference to the sacrifice to the Gods which Py thagoras is said to have ottered for joy at tho grand discovery he had made , says : " Thedevotion to learning which this religious act indicated in tho mind of the ancient philosopher has indnced Masons to adopt the problem as a memento , instructing them
to be lovers of tho arts and sciences . " He then proceeds as follows ; — " The triangle whoso base is 4 parts , whose perpendicular is 3 , ancl Avhose hvpothonuse is 5 , and which would exactly servo as a demon , stration ' of this problem , " [ 4 + 3 = = 5 , or 1 ( 5 + 9 = 25 ] , " was , according to Plutarch , a symbol frequently employed hy tho Egyptian priests , and hence it is called by M . Jomard the Egyptian triangle . It was ,
with tho Egyptians , tho symbol of universal nature , the base representing Osiris , or tho male principle , the perpendicular , Isis . ortho female principle , and the hypothonuse , Horns , their son , or tho product of the two principles . They added , that 3 Avas tho first perfect odd number , that 4 was tho square of 2 , the first oven number ; and that five Avas tho result of 3 and 2 . " Much is added respecting the
uses to Avhich the Egyptians are said to have put this forty-seventh proposition ; but though very interesting , it is not material to the object of "ENCJUIHER ' S" question . For tho reason Avhy it forms a part of a Past Master ' s jewel of office , I offer the folloAvintr suggestion , for which my fancy is my only justification . As the proof of the problem depends on the just
conncxiou of the lines , angles , and triangles Avhich form the whole figure , so the value of the Past Master's degree , of which it is tho emblem , depends on the just connexion of the several degrees of Craft Masonry . The P . M . ' s degree is the completion or perfection of those degrees . I may add that Oliver , in a footnote to the first passage I have quoted above , ESIA-S , that this expressive symbol was used immediately after
17 . 17 as a Mason ' s signature or mark . It Avas not adopted as the cognizance of a Past Master till after the Union in 1813 . Bro . Mackey , under " Past Masters , " says that the P . M . 's jewel Avas formerly in England the square on a quadrant , and that in the United States it is " a pair of compasses , extruded to sixty degrees ou tho fourth part of a circle . " Under tho Scotch Constitutions—sec p . til of edition 1874—a P . M . 's jewel is "the Compasses , Square , and Segment . " Fraternally yours , " 0 . "
A Thankoffering.
A THANKOFFERING .
To the Editor of THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER . —Tho Daily News of to-day ( 2 Gth May ) , quotes a paragraph intimating tho intention of a Past Grand Officei to move , at tho next Quarterly Communication , " That as a
Thankoffering on tin ' s occasion , this Grand Lodge vote from its funds the sum of £ 1 , 000 , which , together Avith the offerings made at the service in St . Paul ' s , shall be devoted to the benefit of such charitable object in India as may bo recommended by tho Most Worshipful Grand Master .
CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME . If Grand Lodgo determines to make a fchanfcoffbrmg at this particular time , let it take the form of a contribution to one of our own charities—say the Boys' or Girls' School ; the former has scarcely any invested funds , and a large outlay . Close upon £ 10 , 000 is being incurred in enlarging the latter . Any Grand Lodge
contribubution towards either of those institutions might appropriately be described as the " Prince of Wales ' s Indian Commemoration Gift . " If onr Key . P . G . Officer took a more active part iu the management of OUR own charities , he Avould be better able to gauge the extent of their necessities . J . CONSTABLE P . M . 185 .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Berks And Bucks.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF BERKS AND BUCKS .
From the "BERKSHIRE CHRONICLE . " < O I ? -. E of the largest Masonic gatherings that has ever taken place * w in this province was hoid at . Heading ou Tuesday , 10 th inst ., the Berks and Bucks Provincial Grand Lodge Doing coms-ned at the Albert Hall , Friar-streel . which had been suitably prepared for the purpose . Members of the two Lodges in Ilea .:: ; : .:, augmented by
linmeiejs arrivals from the Lodges as Abingdon , " aidonhead , -Nowhen-, Windsor , Ayh'sbury , High Wycombe , Buckingham , IVewport , IV . givH , vnd visitors fivui other provivces , assembled ' at tlie Hall , at ono o ' clock , and the Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge , entering
the Hall in profession , were received by the general body of Masons with tin : accustomed , honours . Tito Eight Worshipful the Provincial Grand Master , Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart ., M . P ., presided , supported by his Deputy , the I ! cv . J . S . Bmwnrigg , and the Grand Officers , among whom were Bros . Moxhay , Ih ' ggs , Weigiitmau , Hodges , B . Bradley ,
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Berks And Bucks.
Williams , Woodhouse , Bnlley , Brown , Winkfield , Powell , Ivy , Barns , Carter , Hurley , Botly ; Itevs . Fraser , Campbell and A . Robins , and others-Avell known in tho province as " expert" Craftsmen . Tho visitors included Bros . Mercer Past Grand Master of China , Goldney , M . P ., Deputy Grand Master for Wilts , Toomer , Wilts , Dewe , Hants , Birch , Middlesex , & c . We also noticed present Bros . Baker , Ballard ,
Powell , Clare , Morland , Shepherd , Tomkins , Barrett , D Almaine , Gooch , Palmer , Ecevo , TolJcy , Glover , King , Nowell , Westfield , Frazor , Hnckdale , Dent , Danks , Mount , A . Welch , Parry , Albury , Blackwell , Stransom , S . Bradley , G . Cosburn , Cave , Flanagan , Major Stevens , Ferguson , Eavenor , Knight , Wheoler , Jarman , Christian , Beale , Margrett , Oades , Cotterell , Newman , Pollard , Balding , & c , in
all rather more than ono hundred . The roll having been called , and the minutes of the Prov . Grand Lodge held at Aylesbury last year read and confirmed , the Provincial Grand Secretary read the finance report , Bro . Chancellor , tho Treasurer , being absent , in consequence of indisposition . The Provincial Grand Secretary also read tho reports of tho Charity
Committee and the Lodges in tho province . The members HOAV numbered six hundred and thirty . There had been eighty-nine initiations during the year , and the joining members numbered thirty-nine . The balances in the Lodges amounted to upwards of £ 800 . The Prov . Grand Master said it was highly gratifying to know that there had been a steady increase during the past twelve months . He hoped that thoso Lodges Avhich had not yet given their support to
the Provincial Charity Fund would see the propriety of doing so Hitherto tho amount voted from the Grand Lodge Funds to the Charity Fund had been twenty guineas , but as the number of Lodges had been latterly increased the demand upon the Charity was likely to become greater , and he therefore thought they might safely increase the grant to twenty-five guineas . He accordingly proposed a , motion to that effect .
The Deputy Grand Master said that as the primary object of their institution was charity there was no reason why they should hoard up their funds , and ho felt they would bo perfectly justified in augmenting the grant to the Charity Fund year by year as necessity may arise . Ito therefore seconded tho motion , which was put by the Provincial Grand Blaster , and adopted .
Tho Depnty Grand Master then moved that £ 73 10 s be transferred from the Charity Fund in grants of five and seven guineas each to those Lodges Avho had made substantial contributions to the Fund . This proposal was seconded by Bro . Williams , and carried . Bro . Chancellor Avas nnanimously re-elected Treasurer , being proposed by the Provincial Grand Master and seconded by the Deputy Grand Master .
The Depnty Grand Master then proposed , and the Prov . Grand Master seconded , a resolution which had for its object the more effectual disposal of the votes for the various Masonic institutions held by the Lodges aud individual members , and . this was carried unanimously . Bro . J . T . C . Winkfield P . M . 591 , P . P . G . W ., H . H . Hodges P . M .
793 , P . P . G . E ., aud W . J . Powell P . M . 945 , wore respectively " invested by tho Provincial Grand Master with the Provincial Charity Jewel . Tho Provincial Grand Master then appointed and invested the Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year as follows : — H . H . Hodges P . M . 795 S . G . W . E , C . Hurley P . M . 1101 J . G . W .
Ecv . F . Campbell 574 G . Chaplain . llcv . A . Eobins 771 G . Chaplain . Geo . Chancellor P . M . 1101 G . Treasurer . II . Poyntor P . M . 918 G . Ecgistrar . W . Biggs P . M . 574 G . Secretary . Josh . Blowers P . M . 414 G . S . Deacon .
W . J . Powell P . M . 915 G . Jun . Deacon . H . D . Gooch P . M . 631 G . Snpfc . of Works . J . O . Carter P . M . 209 G . Director of Ceremonies . John Palmer P . M . 1501 G . Assistant ditto . Jno . Eeeve W . M . 840 G . Sword Bearer . P . Glover 574 G . Organist . W . Kins ; P . M . 918 G . Pursuivant .
C . Nowell 771 G . Assistant Pnrsnivanfc . F . Westfield Secretary 1501 G . Steward . D . W . Frazer S . W . 1410 G . Steward . W . Hnckdale S . D . 1501 G . Steward . M . W . Dent J . D . 1501 G . Steward . J . E . Danks I . G . 1101 G . Steward . R . 0 . Mount 414 G . Steward . W . Hemmings G . Tyler .
The P . G . M . having expressed his thanks to Bro . Mercer and Bro . Goldney for having honoured tho gathering with their presence , thoso gentleman briefly addressed the brethren . The P . G . M . then announced that the next Provincial Grand Lodgo will be held at High Wycombe , and tho business of the Lodge was soon afterwards brought to a close .
At three o ' clock the officers and brethren , numbering 80 , sat down to a banquet at tho Queen ' s Hotel , the chair being occupied by the Provincial Grand Master , who , on the introduction of dessert , introduced the toast of the Queen and the Draft , followed by that of His Royal Highness tho Prince of Wales , Most Worshipful Grand Master of England , and tho rest of the Eoyal Family , tho P . G . M . expressing the
toy that all must feel through the safe and happy return of his Eoyal Highness from his Indian tour . The next toast was that of tho Most Worshipful tho Provincial Grand Master , the Depnty Grand Master , and tho Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge of England , Past and Present . The D . G . M . proposed the health of the Right Worshipful the
Provincial Grand Master , Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart . M . P ., Avhich was received with tho greatest possible enthusiasm . The D . G . M . believed he was correct in saying that it Avas au established rnlo that the busiest men Avere always most attentive to business , and this was certainly true in the case of Sir Daniel Gooch , who was always engaged with business of importance , and there wero few men who