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Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold oxirselves responsible for the opinions of our Correspondents . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications . All Letters must bear the name and address of the Writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith .
MASONIC JURISPRUDENCE
To tho Editor of THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR Sin AND BROTHER , —Nothing is more worrying than an enigma unsolved , and the correspondence in your valuable paper raises many points which ought to be elucidated . It seems to me somewhat of an anomaly for tho editor of a newspaper to publish to the public the letters ho receives , and not attempt to answer his and
correspondents , but it is a practice which obtains in journalism , therefore , I suppose , I must not grumble , but it seems to mo desirable that yon should establish some" Masonic Notes and Queries , " so that difficult questions may receive elucidation , I hope that simultaneously with this letter may appear replies to some queries I have put , for to my mind Masonic Jurisprudence is but little understood amongst the brethren , and I fancy that the diverse
opinions and rulings of W . M . 's of Lodges would if reported to Grand Locige be severely censured , thongh snch brethren may err through ignorance and through following established custom , which too much in tho Craft seems to override our written law . I shonld almost suggest that instead of publishing correspondence you shonld publish " Answers to Correspondence " in which some of the difficulties under which brethren labour might bo removed . Yours truly aud fraternally , P . M .
To the Editor of THE FREEMASON ' S CHKONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —I was glad to see tho letter of P . M . in last week's CHRONICLE , and I hope some well qualified brother will be able to send snch a reply as will set tho matter at rest . Tho idea is prevalent that no brother is entitled to wear his collar of office out of his own Locige ; my opinion is ,
that a Master or Warden who appears without his collar of office in any Masonic assembly is guilty of a breach of the article on Regalia referred to by P . M . This collar marks his position as a member of Graud Locige , where he would not bo admitted without it , and tho same rule ought to apply to other Lodges , provincial or private . As no officer of a private Lodge other than I have mentioned is by right of
office a member of Grand Lodge , I am not quite certain whether it is correct for him to wear his collar iu strange Lodges , but I should liko to hear the opinion of some more experienced brother on this point . Yours fraternally , P . M . 425 .
To the Editor of THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , — As regards tho inquiry made by " P . M . " in your last week ' s issue , as to whether or not the general practice is wrong , that officers of Lodges visiting in other Lodges do not wear their collars and jewels , it seems to me there can bo no question as to its impropriety , if the Constitutions aro to bo observed
to the very letter . Whatever is the proper costume for an officer in his own Lodge must be tho proper costume for him to wear when visiting another Lodge . I can see no reason whatever for a W . M . objecting to a brother obeying the written law literally , but , for might I know to the contrary , there may be a lex non scripta as well as a les scripta , bearing upon this particular point . It may , for
instance , havo grown into a confirmed custom for Locige officers visiting other Ledges to wear whatever jewels they may be entitled to wear , but not their collars . Why this should have grown into a custom is not material ; hut if it is a custom , and has been so long and is so generally followed as to bo regarded almost with the force of law , there appears to be no serious reason why a
literal fulfilment of this particular constitution should be insisted upon . It may be that a visitor does not appear in full Masonic clothing out of courtesy to the officers of the Lodge he is visiting , so that it shall be manifest to all that in its W . M . and Wardens , ancl them onlj- , is vested the government of tho Lodge . Or it may bo a ease of n visitor ' , who is ( say ) a W . M . of another Lodge , has , by
virtue of his ( . ( lice , no authority outside the limits of his own government . Whatever the reason , it hardly seems to mo a matter of great moment whether the law or the custom is followed . Only a W . M . should not rebuke a visiting brother who prefers the literal interpretation .
_ In certain eases I think it would bo better not to observe too literally what is written . For instance , Bro . S . C . is a private member of Lodge 50 U 0 , hut he is W . M . of Lodge 5001 . When he attends the former it- seems to tne only in accordance with good taste , and the position he occupies in that Lodge , that ho should wear only the clothing of a private member .
It is a question I should like to see argued , but not one on which I feel competent to offer any opinion that could cany weight . Yours fraternally , " . O .
SYMBOLISM . To the Editor of THE FREEMASON ' S CURONKTE . Sir ; , —The symbolism of Mas--my should be studied by every Mason . Can you tell me the application of the -17 th Problem 1 st book of Euclid to Freemasonry , and why it forms a part of a Past Master ' s jewel of office ? Yours truly , L ' NQUKEK .
Consecration Of St. Cuthbert's Lodge Mark Master Masons, No. 192.
CONSECRATION OF ST . CUTHBERT'S LODGE MARK MASTER MASONS , No . 192 .
IT has been tho wish for some time of tho brethren in Berwick-on * Tweed to have a Lodge of Mark Masters . Several brethren of tho St . David's Lodge , No . 391 , wero advanced in the " time iminemo * rial" Northumberland ancl Berwick Lodge . A warrant was applied for and granted , and a meeting was fixed for tho 17 th instant , at tho Masonic Hall , Berwick-on-Tweed . The brethren assembled at 2
o ' clock , and received the Provincial Grand Locige . Under the guid- ance of Bro . W . Foulsham P . G . O . ( England ) , P . G . D . C , a voluntary was played . Tho Provincial Grand Lodgo was opened by the Prov . G . M ., Bro . Eev . Canon H . B . Tristram , LL . D . F . It . S ., E . W . Prov . Graud Mark Blaster , assisted by Bros . T . Y . Strachan D . P . G . M . M ., W . E . Franklin P . G . J . W .. Bowron F . G . J . W ., Eev . E . L . Marrett P . G . C ,
W . S . Hughes G . I . G ., & c . The brethren of tho new Lodge wero arranged in order , aud tho Provincial Grand Master then addressed them , and tho acting Secretary stated tho wishes of the brethren , to which tho W . M . Designate , Bro . George Moor , replied . The Eev . Canon Tristram then gave a very learned and historical oration ou
the origin of Mark Masonry as well as that of Craft Masonry , referring to several valuable discoveries he had made during his several visits to Jerusalem aud the Holy Land . This was listened to with rapt attention , and delighted every brother present from the eloquent and impressive manner of its delivery . This was followed by tho annexed anthem : —
Mark Masters , all appear Which raises high tho fame Before the Chief Overseer ; Of all to whom the same In concert move ; Is truly known . Let Him your work inspect , _ , . '» . ¦ . For the Chief Architect , Now » to tho P ra , 3 f of those If there bo no defect whotriumphed o er tho foes
, . He will approve . m ° \ Mason's arts ; To the praiseworthy three , Hiram , the widow ' s son , Who founded this degree ; Sent unto Solomon May all their virtues be Our great key-stone ; Deep in our hearts . On it appears the name
This was sung by a very efficient choir outside the Lodge room , and had a charming effect . A prayer was then offered by the P . G . Chaplain . The corn , wine , and oil was carried round tho Locige , amid solemn music , and tho Anthem , " Glory bo to God on High , " was then chanted . The second portion of tho consecration prayer was then offered up , tho E . W . thoP . G . M . M . then dedicated and consecrated tho
Lodge , the Hallelujah chorus being sung . The D . P . G . M . M ., Bro . tho Kev . T . Y . Strachan , in a very impressive manner , installed Bro . G . Bloor W . M . designate , and delivered into his hands the warrant of tho newly consecrated Lodge . Bro . Moor then invested his officers : — Bros . A . Winlaw S . W ., J . E . Forbes J . W ., C . Hopper M . O ., E . Weatherhead S . O ., J . Oswald J . O ., E . Thompson S . D ., J . C BellJ . D .,
aud G . T . Stevens l . G . The Graud Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to tho King ' s Arms , where a sumptuous banquet was provided , which was presided over by the E . W . the Prov . Grand Mark Master , who was supported by the Deputy P . G . M . ancl the P . G . Officers , tho vice-chair being occupied by Bro . G . Moor , tho W . M . Tho usual Loyal toasts wero given . The P . G . M ., in felicitous
terms , proposed the health of tho E . W . Bro . the Earl of Limerick , G . M . M . of England , aud coupled with it tho name of Bro . W . Foulsham G . M . O ., to whom ho paid a deserved compliment for his zeal and devotion to the cause of : Freemasonry . Bro . Foulsham returned thanks , and , in the course of his remarks , expressed the pleasure he experienced at being present , more especially to hear tbe admirable
oration given by the E . W . the P . G . M . He , as well as every one present , was deeply impressed by the excellent manner every arrangement had been carried out , and ho said if he had rendered any service to the Craft ho was amply repaid by tho kind manner bis name had been mentioned . The Deputy P . G . M . M ., iu proposing the health of tho P . G . M .. M ., said ho knew that every brother in the Province felt
it an honour to have at their head so distinguished and learned a brother as their Provincial Grand Master , who was acknowledged to be a profound scholar and a deep thinker , and whose researches had gained him a reputation which bad made his name a household word in every learned society throughout the world . It was mainly duo to him that Mark Masonry had spread and flourished in tho Province ,
The P . G . M . who , on rising , was received with enthusiastic cheers , said he thanked the brethren for the way in which they had received his name , and assured them it gave him the greatest pleasure to have the opportunity of consecrating a new Lodgo iu the Province . He thanked them for their kind expressions . He then rose and said , bo had tbe pleasure to give them the toast of the evening , and
that was tho health of the W . M . and Officers , and prosperity to tho fit . Cuthbert ' s Lodge ; ho hoped they wonld go on increasing , and that peace aud harmony would prevail . Ho spoke of the beautiful new Lodge room , which does tlie Berwick Lodgo so much credit for their untiring zeal and energy , and which other Lodges in tho Province would do well to imitate . The W . M ., Bro . G . Moor , said ho thanked the P . G . M . for the kind assistance they had received from
him , and hoped their future conduct would always meet tho approval of the Provincial Gi nd Lodge ; that would be their constant , aim . liro . Foulsham proposed the toast of the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Eev . T . Y , Strachan , in a very eloquent speech , who , in reply , thanked tho brethren for the kind manner his health had been proposed ; ho hoped each succeeding meeting of the P . G . L . might be even happier than the last . Bro . Strachan ( of London ) returned thanks for tho visitors , many of whom were from Durham , Stockton-on-Tees , & o .
l'ho whole proceedings were of a very edifying nature . Bros . Hopper aud Bell contributed to the harmony , Bro . J . E . llobson P . G . O . rendering valuable assistance .
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold oxirselves responsible for the opinions of our Correspondents . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications . All Letters must bear the name and address of the Writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith .
MASONIC JURISPRUDENCE
To tho Editor of THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR Sin AND BROTHER , —Nothing is more worrying than an enigma unsolved , and the correspondence in your valuable paper raises many points which ought to be elucidated . It seems to me somewhat of an anomaly for tho editor of a newspaper to publish to the public the letters ho receives , and not attempt to answer his and
correspondents , but it is a practice which obtains in journalism , therefore , I suppose , I must not grumble , but it seems to mo desirable that yon should establish some" Masonic Notes and Queries , " so that difficult questions may receive elucidation , I hope that simultaneously with this letter may appear replies to some queries I have put , for to my mind Masonic Jurisprudence is but little understood amongst the brethren , and I fancy that the diverse
opinions and rulings of W . M . 's of Lodges would if reported to Grand Locige be severely censured , thongh snch brethren may err through ignorance and through following established custom , which too much in tho Craft seems to override our written law . I shonld almost suggest that instead of publishing correspondence you shonld publish " Answers to Correspondence " in which some of the difficulties under which brethren labour might bo removed . Yours truly aud fraternally , P . M .
To the Editor of THE FREEMASON ' S CHKONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —I was glad to see tho letter of P . M . in last week's CHRONICLE , and I hope some well qualified brother will be able to send snch a reply as will set tho matter at rest . Tho idea is prevalent that no brother is entitled to wear his collar of office out of his own Locige ; my opinion is ,
that a Master or Warden who appears without his collar of office in any Masonic assembly is guilty of a breach of the article on Regalia referred to by P . M . This collar marks his position as a member of Graud Locige , where he would not bo admitted without it , and tho same rule ought to apply to other Lodges , provincial or private . As no officer of a private Lodge other than I have mentioned is by right of
office a member of Grand Lodge , I am not quite certain whether it is correct for him to wear his collar iu strange Lodges , but I should liko to hear the opinion of some more experienced brother on this point . Yours fraternally , P . M . 425 .
To the Editor of THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , — As regards tho inquiry made by " P . M . " in your last week ' s issue , as to whether or not the general practice is wrong , that officers of Lodges visiting in other Lodges do not wear their collars and jewels , it seems to me there can bo no question as to its impropriety , if the Constitutions aro to bo observed
to the very letter . Whatever is the proper costume for an officer in his own Lodge must be tho proper costume for him to wear when visiting another Lodge . I can see no reason whatever for a W . M . objecting to a brother obeying the written law literally , but , for might I know to the contrary , there may be a lex non scripta as well as a les scripta , bearing upon this particular point . It may , for
instance , havo grown into a confirmed custom for Locige officers visiting other Ledges to wear whatever jewels they may be entitled to wear , but not their collars . Why this should have grown into a custom is not material ; hut if it is a custom , and has been so long and is so generally followed as to bo regarded almost with the force of law , there appears to be no serious reason why a
literal fulfilment of this particular constitution should be insisted upon . It may be that a visitor does not appear in full Masonic clothing out of courtesy to the officers of the Lodge he is visiting , so that it shall be manifest to all that in its W . M . and Wardens , ancl them onlj- , is vested the government of tho Lodge . Or it may bo a ease of n visitor ' , who is ( say ) a W . M . of another Lodge , has , by
virtue of his ( . ( lice , no authority outside the limits of his own government . Whatever the reason , it hardly seems to mo a matter of great moment whether the law or the custom is followed . Only a W . M . should not rebuke a visiting brother who prefers the literal interpretation .
_ In certain eases I think it would bo better not to observe too literally what is written . For instance , Bro . S . C . is a private member of Lodge 50 U 0 , hut he is W . M . of Lodge 5001 . When he attends the former it- seems to tne only in accordance with good taste , and the position he occupies in that Lodge , that ho should wear only the clothing of a private member .
It is a question I should like to see argued , but not one on which I feel competent to offer any opinion that could cany weight . Yours fraternally , " . O .
SYMBOLISM . To the Editor of THE FREEMASON ' S CURONKTE . Sir ; , —The symbolism of Mas--my should be studied by every Mason . Can you tell me the application of the -17 th Problem 1 st book of Euclid to Freemasonry , and why it forms a part of a Past Master ' s jewel of office ? Yours truly , L ' NQUKEK .
Consecration Of St. Cuthbert's Lodge Mark Master Masons, No. 192.
CONSECRATION OF ST . CUTHBERT'S LODGE MARK MASTER MASONS , No . 192 .
IT has been tho wish for some time of tho brethren in Berwick-on * Tweed to have a Lodge of Mark Masters . Several brethren of tho St . David's Lodge , No . 391 , wero advanced in the " time iminemo * rial" Northumberland ancl Berwick Lodge . A warrant was applied for and granted , and a meeting was fixed for tho 17 th instant , at tho Masonic Hall , Berwick-on-Tweed . The brethren assembled at 2
o ' clock , and received the Provincial Grand Locige . Under the guid- ance of Bro . W . Foulsham P . G . O . ( England ) , P . G . D . C , a voluntary was played . Tho Provincial Grand Lodgo was opened by the Prov . G . M ., Bro . Eev . Canon H . B . Tristram , LL . D . F . It . S ., E . W . Prov . Graud Mark Blaster , assisted by Bros . T . Y . Strachan D . P . G . M . M ., W . E . Franklin P . G . J . W .. Bowron F . G . J . W ., Eev . E . L . Marrett P . G . C ,
W . S . Hughes G . I . G ., & c . The brethren of tho new Lodge wero arranged in order , aud tho Provincial Grand Master then addressed them , and tho acting Secretary stated tho wishes of the brethren , to which tho W . M . Designate , Bro . George Moor , replied . The Eev . Canon Tristram then gave a very learned and historical oration ou
the origin of Mark Masonry as well as that of Craft Masonry , referring to several valuable discoveries he had made during his several visits to Jerusalem aud the Holy Land . This was listened to with rapt attention , and delighted every brother present from the eloquent and impressive manner of its delivery . This was followed by tho annexed anthem : —
Mark Masters , all appear Which raises high tho fame Before the Chief Overseer ; Of all to whom the same In concert move ; Is truly known . Let Him your work inspect , _ , . '» . ¦ . For the Chief Architect , Now » to tho P ra , 3 f of those If there bo no defect whotriumphed o er tho foes
, . He will approve . m ° \ Mason's arts ; To the praiseworthy three , Hiram , the widow ' s son , Who founded this degree ; Sent unto Solomon May all their virtues be Our great key-stone ; Deep in our hearts . On it appears the name
This was sung by a very efficient choir outside the Lodge room , and had a charming effect . A prayer was then offered by the P . G . Chaplain . The corn , wine , and oil was carried round tho Locige , amid solemn music , and tho Anthem , " Glory bo to God on High , " was then chanted . The second portion of tho consecration prayer was then offered up , tho E . W . thoP . G . M . M . then dedicated and consecrated tho
Lodge , the Hallelujah chorus being sung . The D . P . G . M . M ., Bro . tho Kev . T . Y . Strachan , in a very impressive manner , installed Bro . G . Bloor W . M . designate , and delivered into his hands the warrant of tho newly consecrated Lodge . Bro . Moor then invested his officers : — Bros . A . Winlaw S . W ., J . E . Forbes J . W ., C . Hopper M . O ., E . Weatherhead S . O ., J . Oswald J . O ., E . Thompson S . D ., J . C BellJ . D .,
aud G . T . Stevens l . G . The Graud Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to tho King ' s Arms , where a sumptuous banquet was provided , which was presided over by the E . W . the Prov . Grand Mark Master , who was supported by the Deputy P . G . M . ancl the P . G . Officers , tho vice-chair being occupied by Bro . G . Moor , tho W . M . Tho usual Loyal toasts wero given . The P . G . M ., in felicitous
terms , proposed the health of tho E . W . Bro . the Earl of Limerick , G . M . M . of England , aud coupled with it tho name of Bro . W . Foulsham G . M . O ., to whom ho paid a deserved compliment for his zeal and devotion to the cause of : Freemasonry . Bro . Foulsham returned thanks , and , in the course of his remarks , expressed the pleasure he experienced at being present , more especially to hear tbe admirable
oration given by the E . W . the P . G . M . He , as well as every one present , was deeply impressed by the excellent manner every arrangement had been carried out , and ho said if he had rendered any service to the Craft ho was amply repaid by tho kind manner bis name had been mentioned . The Deputy P . G . M . M ., iu proposing the health of tho P . G . M .. M ., said ho knew that every brother in the Province felt
it an honour to have at their head so distinguished and learned a brother as their Provincial Grand Master , who was acknowledged to be a profound scholar and a deep thinker , and whose researches had gained him a reputation which bad made his name a household word in every learned society throughout the world . It was mainly duo to him that Mark Masonry had spread and flourished in tho Province ,
The P . G . M . who , on rising , was received with enthusiastic cheers , said he thanked the brethren for the way in which they had received his name , and assured them it gave him the greatest pleasure to have the opportunity of consecrating a new Lodgo iu the Province . He thanked them for their kind expressions . He then rose and said , bo had tbe pleasure to give them the toast of the evening , and
that was tho health of the W . M . and Officers , and prosperity to tho fit . Cuthbert ' s Lodge ; ho hoped they wonld go on increasing , and that peace aud harmony would prevail . Ho spoke of the beautiful new Lodge room , which does tlie Berwick Lodgo so much credit for their untiring zeal and energy , and which other Lodges in tho Province would do well to imitate . The W . M ., Bro . G . Moor , said ho thanked the P . G . M . for the kind assistance they had received from
him , and hoped their future conduct would always meet tho approval of the Provincial Gi nd Lodge ; that would be their constant , aim . liro . Foulsham proposed the toast of the D . P . G . M ., Bro . Eev . T . Y , Strachan , in a very eloquent speech , who , in reply , thanked tho brethren for the kind manner his health had been proposed ; ho hoped each succeeding meeting of the P . G . L . might be even happier than the last . Bro . Strachan ( of London ) returned thanks for tho visitors , many of whom were from Durham , Stockton-on-Tees , & o .
l'ho whole proceedings were of a very edifying nature . Bros . Hopper aud Bell contributed to the harmony , Bro . J . E . llobson P . G . O . rendering valuable assistance .