Duty To The Lodge.

DUTY TO THE LODGE .

IN these days , when so many Masons aro running after tho plumed chapeau of the Knight Templar , the mystic letters of the Scotch Rite , or the numerals of tho Memphis , it is pre-eminently necessary that members of Lodges should exert themselves to keep alive tho interest of the Craft in their real Masonic homes . Too little

attention is too often paid to tho pure and beautiful symbolism of Ancient Craft or Symbolic Masonry . In somo cases , the work is slovenly done ; in others , there is a coldness about tho ceremonial , —a formality , that leaves no impression , or if any , an unfavourable ono , npon the mind of tho candidate .

Thore is no language more baautifol , no ceremonial moro sublime , no esoteric conception moro pregnant wi ; h holy thought and divine precept , than that inculcated , taught ,

illustrated and symbolized iu " tho tragedy . " The treacherous blow , the unswerving fidelity , tho death and the resurrection , convoy a lesson that can never be forgotten .

It is true it is not complete , but that is remedied by subsequent study in the Royal Arch and tho higher degrees . Still , the student of our mysteries should not rush on to tho neglect of his duties to the Lodgo , Let him first master them , ancl when perfect , advance .

It is a glorious and profound study ; that mysterious and awful scene depicted by the tradition at the building of the first temple . Tho Mason shonld realise it , to appreciate , and should note tbat within itself lies the secret of Ereemasonry . At a first glance , it may appear a mere

tale , a myth , to be placed among the other marvellous traditions of ancient mythology . It is , of course , the story of the Osiris of the Egyptian mysteries , and has been taught in a different language in all the weird and mystic

ceremonials of the ancients . Still , the death of the builder stands forth as the casket that contains the marvellous gem that has , from time immemorial , held men together as brothers in thought , word and deed .

Let brethren , then , strive to build up their Lodgesmake them truly Masonic homes for themselves and their visitors . Let them not forget that the first three degrees are the Masonry for which our fathers fought , suffered ,

and , in many instances , died a martyr ' s death . It is a glorious heritage , handed down to ns by those who grew old " in God's service . " Let us emulate them , and strive to become masters of our Royal Art .

Always recollect , brethren , that high degreeism is second to Symbolic Masonry ; that parades , showy uniforms , handsome jewel- ) , high sounding titles and mystic numbers , are nought , without a thorough groundwork , and that can only be obtained in the Lodge .

Bro . George Manners , CO , ex Churchwarden of the Parish of Saint Dunsfan ' s-in the-West , was last week presented with a testimonial , consisting of a handsome silver tea and coffee service , with a beautifully illuminated address on vellum , in recognition of his great services to

the parish , and especially in connection with the restoration and decoration of the parish chnrch . Tho preservationwhich was resolved upon in April last , at a meeiing held under the presidency of the rector , the Rev . W . Martintook place at Anderton's Hotel .

Brother Lord Lonclesborouq ; li , P . G . S . W ., has been elected President of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society for 1885 . Its show next year will be held at Selby .

Brother W . McDonald P . M will rehearse the ceremony of installation at the Prince Leopold Incite of Instruction , No 141-5 , at the Printing Work ? , 202 Whitechap-1 Road , E ., on Monday , the 2 Dth ' instant .

At the Covrnt Garden Lodprc of Instruction , No . 1014 , held at the Bedford Head Hole ! . Maiden Lnn ** , Covent Garden , on Thursday , 8 Ui January , the cerem . wy of installation will be rehearsed . A ballot will also bi taken for a subscribcr . diip to ono of the Royal Masonic Institutions . Lodge will bo opened at 8 p . m .

Old Warrants (D).

Old Warrants ( D ) .

"Centenary , " Xo . 16 , Winchester . * To tho Worshipful Master , Wardens , other Officers and Members of tho Lodgo of Economy , No . 90 , Winchester , and all others whom it may concrrn . WIIEUEAS it appears by tho Records of the Grand Lodge , that on

tho 29 th day of May 1761 n , Warrant t . f Constitution was " . 'ranted to certain Brethren therein named authorizing and empowering them and r -i thoir regular Successor * to hold a Lodgo of Free [_ L 0 D 3 E DEVICE . J anf ) Accepted Masons at Winchester , in the County

of Hants , and which Lodgo was then nnmbered 83 on the Registry of tho Grand Lodge , and in consequence of tho Union of the two Grand Lodges on

tho 27 th December 1813 tho said Lodge became No . lit , and at tho closing np of tho numbers in 1832 it became and now stands on tlio Registry of the United Grand Lodge of England as No . 90 , under the Title or Denomination of tho

LODGE OI * ECONOMY . And Whereas the Brethren composing tho said Lodge aro desirous now that One hundred years have expired since the constitution of the Lodge to be permitted to wear a distinguishing and commemorative Jewel , and have prayed the sanction of tho Most Worshipful

Grand Master for that purpose . And the Most Worshipful Grand Master having been pleased to accede to the request doth hereby Give and Grant to all and each of tho actual subscribing Members of tho said Lodge being Master Masons permission to wear in all Masonic Meetings suspended to the left Breast by a Sky-bine

Ribbon not exceeding one inch and a half in breadth a Jewel or Medal of the pattern and device of the Drawing in the margin hereof as a Centenary Jewel . But such Jewel is to bo worn only by those Brethren who ara bona fide Subscribing Members of the said Lodge , and so long only as they shall pay their Subscription thereto and be returned as such to the Grand Lodge of England .

Given at Free Masons Hall , London , this 9 th day of May 1862 . y ^ v By Command of tho Bight Honorable „ , \ The EARL or ZETLAND M . W . Grand Master . i Seal . j \ / W . u . GKAY CLARKE , G . S ,

FRESH DIAMOND DISCOVERIES I \ NEW SOUTH WALES . —The roprrtrd discovery of diamond . - " near Mittigong , some years ago , recently Winced t vo mfm to try their lu'jk in thi creek whirethi ¦ itonea wore supposed t > have hi en found , and thoy recently succeeded in unearthing , amon-j-t a number of gem ? , two diamond * of the firit water , and a green sapp ' iire , which the Government

geologist has pronounced to be a rarity , and , but for a cloud , is one of the most valuable yet discover ) d . In addition , payable gold has been struck in patches . Tho discovery has created no little excitement throughout the district , and numbers of people havo already visited the locality , which lies a few miloa from Mittagong . A recent visitor Iharo reports that a lot of laud has already been taken up , and that farther result * resppcling the prospects of the place are

inxiously awaited . The men have had givat difficulty in keeping back tlie watrr , which necessitated the comf ruction of a dam and the cutting of r . ics ! 3 for quit * a quarter of a mile ti carry off the over . How . So far the means used for washing are of the most primitive typ 0 , and as a big wash-up from some new ground is soon to bt > made , more modem and suitable appliances than the old slnice-bnx will probably be adopted , to ensure the SUCCMS of tho placaas adiamand field .

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EXGUAVINGS . -GEO . REE ? , Ch . apoat lions ;* in London . The l . irsrost Selection of nil tha bo *! , Pictures on view . —GEO . IfSliS , 115 Strand , near Waterloo . Bridge , ii , t : t , blishod oO years . ENGRAVINGS . —GEO . REB 3 , O'mipcifc Ih . uw in London . —Sir F . Lei' -ruton ' s . P . R . A ., " Wedded , " " D . iy Dreams , " " Winding the Sl'cin , " " Viola , " " Moretta , " & . C ., at 21 j . " The Music Lesson . " A few artists' proofs only . inNGRAVINIS . —GEO . REES , Cheapest Honsa in London . AI ili Briton Hivinro Kngravings and Etchings on view—Sympathy , His Only Friend , Night Watch , Poacher ? , Cave Cane n , and many others . ENGRAVINGS . —GEO . EEE 3 . —Jnst Published , a fine engraving , i "The Day of Rockcriing , " by "Waller . 1 'vinta vri ' . l be 'ZU . Artist * , proofs are now at a premium , two or three only left . ENGRAVINGS . —GEO . BEES , Ch' -npest House in London . — | Larcre assortment of Engravings nnd Etchings , from 5 s to Ills each . Onr r . cw Design Book for Frames , with instruction for making , ( i stumps . "PNGRAVINO ^ . —GEO . REES , Cheapest Hnnsp in London . — \\ i Job F . e's , " Six" of r . andseerforSls . Also An ^ uell Sets of Sis Shooting , 13 d ; Ditto Stalking , los .-GEO . RISES , 115 Strand .