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Marriage Of The Earl Of Carnarvon
MARRIAGE OF THE EARL OF CARNARVON
ON Thursday the marriage of the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon and Miss Elizabeth Catherine Howard , eldest daughter of the late Mr . Howard , of Greystoke Castle , was celebrated afc St . Andrew ' s Church , Greystoke , Cumberland . A largo family party had met afc Greystoke Castle for tho wedding , which excited much interest in that part of Cumberland , whero tho bride and her family
aro so well known aud respected for their benevolence . From tbe Castle to tho church , about a mile distant , several arches , composed of evergreens , and decorated with flags , were erected , bearing mottos expressive of tho joyous feelings of tho inhabitants ; among others , " Every blessing attend thee , Elsie , " " God bless the happy pair , " " Luck to the Houses of Howard and Herbert , " " Canny auld
Cumberland wishes them weel , " and others . The pathway from the carriage road to the chnrch was covered by an awning , and carpeted with crimson cloth , as was also tho aisle of the church . The flue old collegiate church of Greystoke was handsomely decorated . The wedding party came from the Castle afc half-past eleven o ' clock , the Earl of Carnarvon , who was attended by the Hon . Alan
Herbert , Ins brother , arriving just before the bride , who was received by her brother , Mr . H . Howard , ou her arrival , aud at once proceeded to the Communion table , attended by four bridesmaids , namely , Miss Maud Howard , her sister j Lady Camilla Wallop , niece of the bridegroom ; Miss Macan , cousin of the bride ; and Lady Caroline M'Donnell . The bride ' s dress was of ivory white
satin trimmed with Brussels point lace j a wreath of orange blossoms and myrtle , covered by a tulle veil . Her jewels wero a diamond necklace and bracelet , tho gift of the bridegroom , and a gold and diamond locket , the gift of the tenants at Greystoke . Tho bridesmaids' dresses wero of pale pink cashmere trimmed with dark ruby satin , ruby satin hats turned up with velvet to match , and pink
feathers . Each lady wore a gold bracelet set with pearls aud lapis lazuli , Lord Carnarvon ' s gift . Tho marriage . was solemnised by the Rev . Norman Ogilvy , M . A ., Rector of Haubury , near Bromsgrove , assisted by the Rev . Edmund Askew , B . A ., Rector of Greystoke . The bride was given away by her brother . Tho ceremony concluded , the wedding party returned to Greystoke Castle to breakfast . Tho
dejeuner was served in the great hall of the Castlo , which has beeu recently restored after the destructive lire which partially destroyed the Castle a few years ago . Amoug the relatives and friends who met on the happy occasion were Mr . and Lady Mabel Howard , Mrs . Howard and Miss Maud Howard , Mr . Stafford aud Lady Rachel Howard , Lady Gwendolen Herbert aud Hon . Alan Herbert , Lord
Porehester and Lady Wiuitred Herbert , Lady Camilla Wallop , Lady Caroline M'Donnell , Sir John Ogilvy , Sir Richard and Lady Musgrave , Sir Wilfrid and Lady Lawson , General and Mrs . Brougham , Colonel aud Mrs . Wybergh , Captain and Mrs . Murkham , Mr . Howard and Mrs . Howard of Corby , Mr . Mowbray Howard , Mr . Esme Howard , Miss Macan , tho Rev . Norman Ogilvy , the Rev . Edmund
and Mrs . Askew , Mr . Treniayne Buller , Mr . and Mrs . C . Fetherstonhaugh , Mr . and Mrs . Parker , Mr . Senhouse , Miss Hayell , & c . Early in the afternoon the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon left the Castle for his lordship ' s residence in Braton-sfcreet , Berkeley-square , on their way to Piston Park , Somersetshire . Her ladyship ' s travelling dress was of dove-coloured cashmere , with jackeb and muff trimmed with fur to match , and plush hat and feathers to correspond . —Telegraph .
Committee Meeting Of The Girls' School.
COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE GIRLS' SCHOOL .
The monthly meeting of the General Committee of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls was held on Thursday afternoon , in the Board-room , Freemasons' Hall . There were present—Bros . Col . Creaton , in the chair , Thos . F . Peacock , Arthur E . Gladwell , Johu Faulkner , L . H . Webb , C . Harcourt , Griffith Smith , Thomas VV . White , R . B . Webster , H . jiassey , H . A . Dubois , Major E . H . Finney , S . Rawson , Thomas G . White , and F . R . W . Hedges Secretaiv . After
the reading and confirmation ol tbe minutes , it was reported that tho services of the Pickwick Histrionic Club had been engaged for a dramatic representation at the Twelfth Night Entertainment to the children in the Institution . Six candidates were placed on the list for tho April election , making the total number of candidates fortyeight , out of whom eighteen will have to be elected . This concluded tho business of the meetin « r .
It gives us great pleasure to announce that the Worship , ful Company of Saddlers has given a donation of £ 10 in aid of the funds of the Royal Albert Orphan Asylum for Thoroughly Destitute Children , Colliiigwuod Court , near Bagshot , fcjui-rey , of which our worthy Bro . William
Worrell is Secretary . The Queen is Patron of the Institution , and the Duke of Ediuburgn President , and it is au asylum -which deserves to be liberally supported by all who havt the means to dispense in chanty without detriment to themselves or their fanx . lies .
HOLLOWAT ' OISTMEST A 5 i > " . ' ILLS . —The finest rcr edies in ttio world for bad legs , old wounds , sores , and ulcarg . If used uccordh J , to direct ons given wit ! them , there is no wound , bad tc ^ , or ulcerous sore , i nvover obstinate or lon <; standing , but will yield to their Lonling and curative p apertics . Numbers of persons who have been patients in severuloi thclnrge hi . pitals , iiiul under the curt of eminent surgeo s , without d living the slightest . IK elic , have been tborougulj cured by Holtoway'if Ointment iiiul J'ill . s . i ' or glan ular swellings , tumrur .-. scurvy , an . I diseases ol the skin , there is no medicine ihac can be used with * good an efiect . In fact , iu tho v .-orat forms of diseas , dependent upon the con oition of the blood , these medicines , if used coaioratlj , aro irresistible ,
The Essaeans.
THE ESSAEANS .
IT is always interesting—sometimes a work of practical benefit—to turn tho thought upon those ancient organizations , between which and the Masouic Institution there may be traced similarities of teaching and practice . Ifc is by no means necessary to claim that Masonry is identical with , or that ifc has been directly evolved from , such associations prominent in the olden time ; it is sufficient to
point out somo general affinity of character ; to observe tho similarity of forms aud functions , and the correspondence of ceremonial practice . In the prosecution of such a work there are many lines of enquiry and investigation thafc will attract the student who desires to connect Masonry with the systems and philosophies of former days . Ho will turn tho pages of history and accept traditional helps , that
ho may note the similar manifestations of human nature in all ages , and that we may trace the close connection existing between many of the institutions of the past and the present . In a former number of tho REPOSITORY wo took occasion to say something about Druidistn , which prevailed so extensively iu Great Britain and northern Europe about tho timo of tho Roman invasion
under Julius Ciosar . We attempted to show that this system of philosophy and religion had many features aualagous to thoso of Masonry , Druidisui had its secret rites , its peculiar ceremonies , its varied symbolism , its inculcation of a system of moral teaching aud obligation through successive degrees , all of which are ab least suggestive of much that enters into the character aud work of the Masonic Institution .
And so of that Society whose name is placed afc tho head of this article , ifc has points of resemblance to Masonry thafc are easily discernible . The very title under which the members of this Jewish Asscciation enrolled themselves was , acoording to Josephus , a sign and declaration of organised life . He derives tho word Essenes , ovEssaians , from a Chaldean term signifying to be quiet
aud to be mysterious ; and also , from a Hebrew word implying association and union . The organisation , as wo are told , did include all these characteristics . It was an exclusive body ; it practised many mysterious rites , aud it taught obedience to God and his law as a pre-requisite to a quiet and peaceful lifo . Both Josephus and Philo givo interesting accounts of
this Order , which nourished extensively in Palestine about the beginning of the Christian era . Tho last named writer says there were about four thousand of this strange people iu his timo ; that " they lived together in retirement and contemplation , but not idleness , for they also labored diligently , though having a common property and sharing common meals . "
It is believed that the Essasans were especial admirers of nature , that they were earnest enquirers in many departments of seieutitio matters , and they sought to live pure aud holy lives , and so bring themselves into closer communion with the Creator . They had their sacred days and places , and when they were thus convened they were accustomed " to philosophise in symbols , " aud observe a
ceremonial which was probably as beautiful as ifc was suggestive . This ancient Order had three divisions or grades clearly defined , besides , possibly , other superior degrees of which no knowledge has been preserved . The lowest grade was that of the Seelcers , who , for a term of one year , lived practically outside the Order , albeit ; they were continually watched and tested as candidates for preferment .
At the end of a year , if found worthy , they drew nearer to the Order , were admitted to some of its communions aud instructed ia some of its mysteries . Thus they remained two years , when , if approved , they wero admitted to full membership , taking upon themselves the strong pledges of obedience and mutual helpfulness required by the Society .
Thero cau be no doubt that this ancient organisation was of high character and aims . The principles and practices maintained were for the most part true and useful . Ifc was a society which stood for faith in God , for purity of life , and for practical benevolence . Ifc commanded its followers to holy living , to tho pursnifc of wisdom , and to the observance of brotherly kindness one to
another . Whilst tho ancient organisation lived and flourished it mado testimony of itself in the upright characters and zealous endeavours of its membership ; aud though it did not long survive as a distinct body , the memory of the sect is cherished even to this day . That there is a very considerable similarity between the Essenic System aud Masonry cannot be denied .
We may not expect to make the two systems compare in all respects , but there ate obvious points of resemblance quite sufficient to warrant tho interest that some may be disposed to take in an organisation that existed two thousaud years ago , and which , evidently , was largely pervaded by the spirit of Brotherhood and genuine manhood . —Freemasons' Repository .
It has been our pleasure of late years , at this season , to record the fact that Bro . Herbert Rymill , of the Barbican depository , was distributing coals aud other suitable gifts ninong the poorer inhabitants of the district , and it affords
us great pleasure io notify that our esteemed brother pursues a similar course this year . We trust he may ¦ joutiuue his useful work for many years , and that he will rfver have the means to relievo the wants of his less fortunate fellow creatures .
Brethren who desire to complete their sets of the FREEMASON ' S CHROI ICLE , should make early application or Back Numbers . At present all are in print , but of ome we have only a few copies left . Cases for binding the several volumea can be had at the Office , G 7 Barbiqan ,
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Marriage Of The Earl Of Carnarvon
MARRIAGE OF THE EARL OF CARNARVON
ON Thursday the marriage of the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon and Miss Elizabeth Catherine Howard , eldest daughter of the late Mr . Howard , of Greystoke Castle , was celebrated afc St . Andrew ' s Church , Greystoke , Cumberland . A largo family party had met afc Greystoke Castle for tho wedding , which excited much interest in that part of Cumberland , whero tho bride and her family
aro so well known aud respected for their benevolence . From tbe Castle to tho church , about a mile distant , several arches , composed of evergreens , and decorated with flags , were erected , bearing mottos expressive of tho joyous feelings of tho inhabitants ; among others , " Every blessing attend thee , Elsie , " " God bless the happy pair , " " Luck to the Houses of Howard and Herbert , " " Canny auld
Cumberland wishes them weel , " and others . The pathway from the carriage road to the chnrch was covered by an awning , and carpeted with crimson cloth , as was also tho aisle of the church . The flue old collegiate church of Greystoke was handsomely decorated . The wedding party came from the Castle afc half-past eleven o ' clock , the Earl of Carnarvon , who was attended by the Hon . Alan
Herbert , Ins brother , arriving just before the bride , who was received by her brother , Mr . H . Howard , ou her arrival , aud at once proceeded to the Communion table , attended by four bridesmaids , namely , Miss Maud Howard , her sister j Lady Camilla Wallop , niece of the bridegroom ; Miss Macan , cousin of the bride ; and Lady Caroline M'Donnell . The bride ' s dress was of ivory white
satin trimmed with Brussels point lace j a wreath of orange blossoms and myrtle , covered by a tulle veil . Her jewels wero a diamond necklace and bracelet , tho gift of the bridegroom , and a gold and diamond locket , the gift of the tenants at Greystoke . Tho bridesmaids' dresses wero of pale pink cashmere trimmed with dark ruby satin , ruby satin hats turned up with velvet to match , and pink
feathers . Each lady wore a gold bracelet set with pearls aud lapis lazuli , Lord Carnarvon ' s gift . Tho marriage . was solemnised by the Rev . Norman Ogilvy , M . A ., Rector of Haubury , near Bromsgrove , assisted by the Rev . Edmund Askew , B . A ., Rector of Greystoke . The bride was given away by her brother . Tho ceremony concluded , the wedding party returned to Greystoke Castle to breakfast . Tho
dejeuner was served in the great hall of the Castlo , which has beeu recently restored after the destructive lire which partially destroyed the Castle a few years ago . Amoug the relatives and friends who met on the happy occasion were Mr . and Lady Mabel Howard , Mrs . Howard and Miss Maud Howard , Mr . Stafford aud Lady Rachel Howard , Lady Gwendolen Herbert aud Hon . Alan Herbert , Lord
Porehester and Lady Wiuitred Herbert , Lady Camilla Wallop , Lady Caroline M'Donnell , Sir John Ogilvy , Sir Richard and Lady Musgrave , Sir Wilfrid and Lady Lawson , General and Mrs . Brougham , Colonel aud Mrs . Wybergh , Captain and Mrs . Murkham , Mr . Howard and Mrs . Howard of Corby , Mr . Mowbray Howard , Mr . Esme Howard , Miss Macan , tho Rev . Norman Ogilvy , the Rev . Edmund
and Mrs . Askew , Mr . Treniayne Buller , Mr . and Mrs . C . Fetherstonhaugh , Mr . and Mrs . Parker , Mr . Senhouse , Miss Hayell , & c . Early in the afternoon the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon left the Castle for his lordship ' s residence in Braton-sfcreet , Berkeley-square , on their way to Piston Park , Somersetshire . Her ladyship ' s travelling dress was of dove-coloured cashmere , with jackeb and muff trimmed with fur to match , and plush hat and feathers to correspond . —Telegraph .
Committee Meeting Of The Girls' School.
COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE GIRLS' SCHOOL .
The monthly meeting of the General Committee of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls was held on Thursday afternoon , in the Board-room , Freemasons' Hall . There were present—Bros . Col . Creaton , in the chair , Thos . F . Peacock , Arthur E . Gladwell , Johu Faulkner , L . H . Webb , C . Harcourt , Griffith Smith , Thomas VV . White , R . B . Webster , H . jiassey , H . A . Dubois , Major E . H . Finney , S . Rawson , Thomas G . White , and F . R . W . Hedges Secretaiv . After
the reading and confirmation ol tbe minutes , it was reported that tho services of the Pickwick Histrionic Club had been engaged for a dramatic representation at the Twelfth Night Entertainment to the children in the Institution . Six candidates were placed on the list for tho April election , making the total number of candidates fortyeight , out of whom eighteen will have to be elected . This concluded tho business of the meetin « r .
It gives us great pleasure to announce that the Worship , ful Company of Saddlers has given a donation of £ 10 in aid of the funds of the Royal Albert Orphan Asylum for Thoroughly Destitute Children , Colliiigwuod Court , near Bagshot , fcjui-rey , of which our worthy Bro . William
Worrell is Secretary . The Queen is Patron of the Institution , and the Duke of Ediuburgn President , and it is au asylum -which deserves to be liberally supported by all who havt the means to dispense in chanty without detriment to themselves or their fanx . lies .
HOLLOWAT ' OISTMEST A 5 i > " . ' ILLS . —The finest rcr edies in ttio world for bad legs , old wounds , sores , and ulcarg . If used uccordh J , to direct ons given wit ! them , there is no wound , bad tc ^ , or ulcerous sore , i nvover obstinate or lon <; standing , but will yield to their Lonling and curative p apertics . Numbers of persons who have been patients in severuloi thclnrge hi . pitals , iiiul under the curt of eminent surgeo s , without d living the slightest . IK elic , have been tborougulj cured by Holtoway'if Ointment iiiul J'ill . s . i ' or glan ular swellings , tumrur .-. scurvy , an . I diseases ol the skin , there is no medicine ihac can be used with * good an efiect . In fact , iu tho v .-orat forms of diseas , dependent upon the con oition of the blood , these medicines , if used coaioratlj , aro irresistible ,
The Essaeans.
THE ESSAEANS .
IT is always interesting—sometimes a work of practical benefit—to turn tho thought upon those ancient organizations , between which and the Masouic Institution there may be traced similarities of teaching and practice . Ifc is by no means necessary to claim that Masonry is identical with , or that ifc has been directly evolved from , such associations prominent in the olden time ; it is sufficient to
point out somo general affinity of character ; to observe tho similarity of forms aud functions , and the correspondence of ceremonial practice . In the prosecution of such a work there are many lines of enquiry and investigation thafc will attract the student who desires to connect Masonry with the systems and philosophies of former days . Ho will turn tho pages of history and accept traditional helps , that
ho may note the similar manifestations of human nature in all ages , and that we may trace the close connection existing between many of the institutions of the past and the present . In a former number of tho REPOSITORY wo took occasion to say something about Druidistn , which prevailed so extensively iu Great Britain and northern Europe about tho timo of tho Roman invasion
under Julius Ciosar . We attempted to show that this system of philosophy and religion had many features aualagous to thoso of Masonry , Druidisui had its secret rites , its peculiar ceremonies , its varied symbolism , its inculcation of a system of moral teaching aud obligation through successive degrees , all of which are ab least suggestive of much that enters into the character aud work of the Masonic Institution .
And so of that Society whose name is placed afc tho head of this article , ifc has points of resemblance to Masonry thafc are easily discernible . The very title under which the members of this Jewish Asscciation enrolled themselves was , acoording to Josephus , a sign and declaration of organised life . He derives tho word Essenes , ovEssaians , from a Chaldean term signifying to be quiet
aud to be mysterious ; and also , from a Hebrew word implying association and union . The organisation , as wo are told , did include all these characteristics . It was an exclusive body ; it practised many mysterious rites , aud it taught obedience to God and his law as a pre-requisite to a quiet and peaceful lifo . Both Josephus and Philo givo interesting accounts of
this Order , which nourished extensively in Palestine about the beginning of the Christian era . Tho last named writer says there were about four thousand of this strange people iu his timo ; that " they lived together in retirement and contemplation , but not idleness , for they also labored diligently , though having a common property and sharing common meals . "
It is believed that the Essasans were especial admirers of nature , that they were earnest enquirers in many departments of seieutitio matters , and they sought to live pure aud holy lives , and so bring themselves into closer communion with the Creator . They had their sacred days and places , and when they were thus convened they were accustomed " to philosophise in symbols , " aud observe a
ceremonial which was probably as beautiful as ifc was suggestive . This ancient Order had three divisions or grades clearly defined , besides , possibly , other superior degrees of which no knowledge has been preserved . The lowest grade was that of the Seelcers , who , for a term of one year , lived practically outside the Order , albeit ; they were continually watched and tested as candidates for preferment .
At the end of a year , if found worthy , they drew nearer to the Order , were admitted to some of its communions aud instructed ia some of its mysteries . Thus they remained two years , when , if approved , they wero admitted to full membership , taking upon themselves the strong pledges of obedience and mutual helpfulness required by the Society .
Thero cau be no doubt that this ancient organisation was of high character and aims . The principles and practices maintained were for the most part true and useful . Ifc was a society which stood for faith in God , for purity of life , and for practical benevolence . Ifc commanded its followers to holy living , to tho pursnifc of wisdom , and to the observance of brotherly kindness one to
another . Whilst tho ancient organisation lived and flourished it mado testimony of itself in the upright characters and zealous endeavours of its membership ; aud though it did not long survive as a distinct body , the memory of the sect is cherished even to this day . That there is a very considerable similarity between the Essenic System aud Masonry cannot be denied .
We may not expect to make the two systems compare in all respects , but there ate obvious points of resemblance quite sufficient to warrant tho interest that some may be disposed to take in an organisation that existed two thousaud years ago , and which , evidently , was largely pervaded by the spirit of Brotherhood and genuine manhood . —Freemasons' Repository .
It has been our pleasure of late years , at this season , to record the fact that Bro . Herbert Rymill , of the Barbican depository , was distributing coals aud other suitable gifts ninong the poorer inhabitants of the district , and it affords
us great pleasure io notify that our esteemed brother pursues a similar course this year . We trust he may ¦ joutiuue his useful work for many years , and that he will rfver have the means to relievo the wants of his less fortunate fellow creatures .
Brethren who desire to complete their sets of the FREEMASON ' S CHROI ICLE , should make early application or Back Numbers . At present all are in print , but of ome we have only a few copies left . Cases for binding the several volumea can be had at the Office , G 7 Barbiqan ,