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Instruction.
Arment S . W ., Dr . S . Walshe Owen J . W ., W . R . Haylock P . M . Prec , W . Grant S . D ., J . Wynman J . D ., S . W . Henderson I . G ., W . H . Haylock W . M . 901 , A . E . Purkiss P . M ., J . Hopper , and others . After formalities the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . W . H . Haylock acting as candidate . Bro . Grant answered the
questions leading to the second degree . Bro . W . R . Haylock was entrusted , the Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony was gone through . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . W . H . Haylock , who advanced , and closed down in the various degrees . Bro . Arment was elected W . M . for Tuesday next .
This being the first occasion on which we have had the pleasu-. e of seeing Bro . W . Reeves in the chair , we cannot let the opportunity pass without complimenting him on his work . Both the ceremonies were accuratelv rendered bv Bro . Reeves , who we are pleased to say is a regular attendant , not alone at the Mother Lodge , but at the Instruction one also , he believing in the old motto that practice makes perfect .
The Great City Lodge , No . 142 6 . ON Thursday , 20 th inst ., at 7 o ' clock , at Bro . H . J . Huggett ' s , the Red Cross Tavern and Restaurant , Paternoster Square , E . G ., Bros . J . K . Gwyn P . M . 1194 Preceptor of the Lodge W . M ., W . Tomes S . W ., J . Phillips J . W ., F . E . Bailey acting Preceptor A . Davis W . M . 1194 Sec , C . K . Jones S . D ., W . H . Gissing J . D ., Hill Hartland I . G ., C . H . Phillips P . M ., J . H . Guyton P . M ., W . G . Hale W . M . 1446 , Swan , Martin , Richardson , Hellyar , J . R . Gissing , Francis , J . Wynman , and others .
The Lodge being duly formed was opened in the second degree , when the W . M . proceeded to rehearse the ceremony of installation , Bro . J . H . Guyton P . M . acting as D . C ., whilst Bro . C . H . Phillips P . M . took the chair of S . W . The Worshi pful Master-elect ( Bro . Tomes ) was presented , obligated , regularly installed , and saluted
m the various degrees . He then proceeded to invest the Officers of the Lodge , which was done in a faultless manner . Bro . Gwyn delivered the three addresses in ( rood form , and to the great delight of every Brother present . We may add we have seldom heard the work more impressively rendered ; it was a great credit to all concerned .
The Lodge was called off and on resumption Bros . C . Richarson 147 , Reginald Richarson 2458 , W . Tomes 1194 , and W . G . Hale W . M . 1446 were unanimously elected members . Bro . Tomes specially thanked the Lodge for their kindness in having installed him as W . M . that evening , and also thanked the Brethren for their indulgence and encouragement , in allowing him to rehearse the investiture of Officers . Bro . C . H . Phillips P . M . was elected W . M . for next meeting . * * »
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
Sympathy Chapter , No . 483 . A CONVOCATION was held on Tuesday , at the Clarendon Hotel , Gravesend , when Comp . R . J . Beamish M . E . Z . presided for the first time after his installation . He was supported by the Officers , and a good number of the members . Bro . Dr . Herbert Leslie Thurnell , who was approved at the
previous meeting , being m attendance , was admitted and exalted to the Supreme Degree . The ceremony was admirably carried out by Comp . Beamish , assisted bv his co-Principals , who gave the lectures : Comp . Gillett P . S ., and Comp . Percy Bowen , who kindly undertook the Office of S . N .
The Treasurer ' s report was presented by Comp . J . P . White P . Z ., and showed an excellent balance , with no liabilities . The M . E . Z ., with a few flattering remarks presented a P . Z . jewel , voted by the Chapter for his services while in the Chair , to Comp . Orlton Cooper , for which the recipient returned his sincere thanks . Another candidate for exaltation was proposed , so that the Chapter will be provided with work at its next meeting , in November .
Rieading Masons.
RIEADING MASONS .
IT is beyond dispute that Masons are poor readers of Masonic literature . Upon the principle that the shoemaker goes barefooted , the hatter hatless and the tailor without clothes , as it were , so also does the average Mason think he mastered his trade when he was " raised , " therefore it is presumption to attempt to enlighten him . His spattering of ritual
and limited knowledge of the esoterics is entirely sufficient for him to pose as a bright Mason . This seems to satisfy his ambition , and by a glib use thereof he succeeds in impressing the non-reading contingent with his importance and through
their credulity rides the average members of the Craft with whip and spur . When we say " average Mason , " we mean no disrespect ; we simply mean the Brother who does not read and study for himself .
We are led to these remarks by one of the Craft who declares himself thus . " I do not claim to be a reading Mason ; I do not want to be a student , but I do claim to be a
ritualist , and upon my reputation as such will I stand "—and thereby pose as a bright Mason , we presume . It seems to us that ambition alone would cause him to read , in order that he might at least be consistent in his ritual by being enabled to
Rieading Masons.
present his work historically correct , especially so when he has occasion to present it in the presence of those who are as " bright" as the actor . We have noticed all through our Masonic life that a large majority of the Craft seem to think that the whole of Masonry
is contained in the secret degrees and a proper rendition of the ritual . Never was there a greater mistake , and if they would just think for a moment they would soon discover it . If you profess religion and join a church , and are honest in your intentions , your first desire is to subscribe to some church
paper and read the standard works on the history of the church of your choice , so that you may be enabled to discuss the matter intelligibly . If you are a farmer , and are honest in your profession , you , of course , post yourself by reading agricultural journals , in addition to the practical knowledge
you receive by personal contact with the hoe . If you are a politician , daily do you devour everything pertaining to your party that you find in the secular press , thereby enabling you to successfully parry the darts of your adversary . If you are a minister your constant study is the Bible , so that you may
be enabled to put to night ' the ignorance of foolish men " in their arguments . And so might we continue through every trade , profession and calling , and show that this progressive
world has published literature to reach all conditions and classes of men , and further , that all progressive men , especially those who rise to eminence and distinction , do so through the reading of literature pertaining to their especial case .
This beinp- so , we are at a loss to know why it is that Masons do not read and study more than they do . Surely it is not for want of literature . There are more books by double published on Masonry than all other secret societies combined . —Bun F . Price , in " Memphis Commercial Appeal . "
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN has been graciously pleased to accept a copy of the new musical novel ( published by Sands and Co . ) entitled " A 430 , being the Autobiography of a Piano , " written gratuitously by " twenty-five Musical Scribes . " The profits go . entirely to the Orphanage of the Incorporated Society of Musicians , which was founded at the time of Her Majesty ' s first Jubilee . A letter dated the 21 st instant , from the Private Secretary to the Editor , Mr . Algernon Rose , says that " The Queen desires her thanks to be returned for the book . "
The Theatres, &C.
The Theatres , & c .
Avenue . —8 , His Wife ' s Picture . S' 4 . 5 , A Message from Mars . Matinee , Wednesday , 3 . Criterion . —8-30 , Lady Huntworth ' s Experiment . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Daly's . —8-15 , San Toy . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Drury Lane . —7 ' 30 , The Price of Peace . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 1-30 . Duke of York's . —8-15 , The Lackey ' s Carnival . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . :
Gaiety . —8-15 , The Messenger Boy . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . Garrick . —8-30 , The Wedding Gue .-t . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Globe . —8-30 , Colonel Cromwell . Matinee , Wednesday , 2-30 . Gt . Queen Street . —8 . 15 , A Boer Meisje . 9 , The Private Secretary Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 3 .
Haymarket . —8 . 30 , Sweet Nell of Old Drury . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2-30 . Her Majesty ' s . —8 , Julius C ; esar . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . Lyceum , —On Saturday , For Auld Lang Syne . Lyric . —8 , Florodora . Matinee , Wednesday , 2-30 . Prince of Wales . —8 ' 30 , English Nell . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2-30 . J
St . James's . —8-30 , A debt of Honour . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday 2-30 . " Savoy . —8-15 , The Outpost . 8-45 , The Pirates of Penzance . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Shaftesbury . —8-15 , The Casino Girl . Matinee , Wednesday , 2-30 . Strand . —8-15 , Punctured . 9 , In the Soup . Matinee , Wednesday , 2 ' 45 . Terry's . —On Thursday , A Parlour Match .
Vaudeville . —8-15 , The Yellow Peril . 9 , Self and Lady . Matinee , Wednes day , 3 . Alexandra . —Next week , 8 , Elorodora . Opera House , Crouch End . —Next week , d , The Gay Grisette . Surrey . —Next week , 7 ' 45 , Night Birds of London . Standard . —Next week , 7-45 , On Her Majesty ' s Service . Alhambra . —8 , Variety Entertainment , Soldiers of the Queen , & c .
Aquarium . —Varied performances , daily . Empire . —8 , Variety Entertainment . Sea-side , War Pictures , & o . Oxford . —7-30 , Variety Entertainment . Saturday , 2-15 also . Palace . —7 ' 30 , Variety Entertainment . New American Biograph , & c . Saturday , 2 also . Royal . —7-30 , Variety Company . Saturday , 2-30 also . Tivoli . —7-30 , Variety Entertainment . A Galaxy of Stars . Saturday 2-15 also . J '
Agricultural Hall . —Saturday , 8 , Mohawk and Moore and Burgess Minstrels . Egyptian Hall . -3 and 8 , Mr . J . N . Maskelyne ' s entertainment . London Hippodrome . —2 and 8 , Varied attractions . Siberia , Sandow , & c . St . Jamess Hail . —8 ( except Saturday ) , Mohawk and Moore and Buries Minstrels . Matinee , Monday , Wednesday , and Saturday , 3 . Crystal Palace . —Varied attractions daily . Cafe Chantant . The Lumitiiscriptor . Wireless Telegraphy , & c . Earl ' s Court . —Woman's Exhibition . Madame Tussaud ' s ( Baker Street Station ) . —Open daily . Portrait models of modern celebrities , & c .
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Instruction.
Arment S . W ., Dr . S . Walshe Owen J . W ., W . R . Haylock P . M . Prec , W . Grant S . D ., J . Wynman J . D ., S . W . Henderson I . G ., W . H . Haylock W . M . 901 , A . E . Purkiss P . M ., J . Hopper , and others . After formalities the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . W . H . Haylock acting as candidate . Bro . Grant answered the
questions leading to the second degree . Bro . W . R . Haylock was entrusted , the Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the ceremony was gone through . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . W . H . Haylock , who advanced , and closed down in the various degrees . Bro . Arment was elected W . M . for Tuesday next .
This being the first occasion on which we have had the pleasu-. e of seeing Bro . W . Reeves in the chair , we cannot let the opportunity pass without complimenting him on his work . Both the ceremonies were accuratelv rendered bv Bro . Reeves , who we are pleased to say is a regular attendant , not alone at the Mother Lodge , but at the Instruction one also , he believing in the old motto that practice makes perfect .
The Great City Lodge , No . 142 6 . ON Thursday , 20 th inst ., at 7 o ' clock , at Bro . H . J . Huggett ' s , the Red Cross Tavern and Restaurant , Paternoster Square , E . G ., Bros . J . K . Gwyn P . M . 1194 Preceptor of the Lodge W . M ., W . Tomes S . W ., J . Phillips J . W ., F . E . Bailey acting Preceptor A . Davis W . M . 1194 Sec , C . K . Jones S . D ., W . H . Gissing J . D ., Hill Hartland I . G ., C . H . Phillips P . M ., J . H . Guyton P . M ., W . G . Hale W . M . 1446 , Swan , Martin , Richardson , Hellyar , J . R . Gissing , Francis , J . Wynman , and others .
The Lodge being duly formed was opened in the second degree , when the W . M . proceeded to rehearse the ceremony of installation , Bro . J . H . Guyton P . M . acting as D . C ., whilst Bro . C . H . Phillips P . M . took the chair of S . W . The Worshi pful Master-elect ( Bro . Tomes ) was presented , obligated , regularly installed , and saluted
m the various degrees . He then proceeded to invest the Officers of the Lodge , which was done in a faultless manner . Bro . Gwyn delivered the three addresses in ( rood form , and to the great delight of every Brother present . We may add we have seldom heard the work more impressively rendered ; it was a great credit to all concerned .
The Lodge was called off and on resumption Bros . C . Richarson 147 , Reginald Richarson 2458 , W . Tomes 1194 , and W . G . Hale W . M . 1446 were unanimously elected members . Bro . Tomes specially thanked the Lodge for their kindness in having installed him as W . M . that evening , and also thanked the Brethren for their indulgence and encouragement , in allowing him to rehearse the investiture of Officers . Bro . C . H . Phillips P . M . was elected W . M . for next meeting . * * »
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
Sympathy Chapter , No . 483 . A CONVOCATION was held on Tuesday , at the Clarendon Hotel , Gravesend , when Comp . R . J . Beamish M . E . Z . presided for the first time after his installation . He was supported by the Officers , and a good number of the members . Bro . Dr . Herbert Leslie Thurnell , who was approved at the
previous meeting , being m attendance , was admitted and exalted to the Supreme Degree . The ceremony was admirably carried out by Comp . Beamish , assisted bv his co-Principals , who gave the lectures : Comp . Gillett P . S ., and Comp . Percy Bowen , who kindly undertook the Office of S . N .
The Treasurer ' s report was presented by Comp . J . P . White P . Z ., and showed an excellent balance , with no liabilities . The M . E . Z ., with a few flattering remarks presented a P . Z . jewel , voted by the Chapter for his services while in the Chair , to Comp . Orlton Cooper , for which the recipient returned his sincere thanks . Another candidate for exaltation was proposed , so that the Chapter will be provided with work at its next meeting , in November .
Rieading Masons.
RIEADING MASONS .
IT is beyond dispute that Masons are poor readers of Masonic literature . Upon the principle that the shoemaker goes barefooted , the hatter hatless and the tailor without clothes , as it were , so also does the average Mason think he mastered his trade when he was " raised , " therefore it is presumption to attempt to enlighten him . His spattering of ritual
and limited knowledge of the esoterics is entirely sufficient for him to pose as a bright Mason . This seems to satisfy his ambition , and by a glib use thereof he succeeds in impressing the non-reading contingent with his importance and through
their credulity rides the average members of the Craft with whip and spur . When we say " average Mason , " we mean no disrespect ; we simply mean the Brother who does not read and study for himself .
We are led to these remarks by one of the Craft who declares himself thus . " I do not claim to be a reading Mason ; I do not want to be a student , but I do claim to be a
ritualist , and upon my reputation as such will I stand "—and thereby pose as a bright Mason , we presume . It seems to us that ambition alone would cause him to read , in order that he might at least be consistent in his ritual by being enabled to
Rieading Masons.
present his work historically correct , especially so when he has occasion to present it in the presence of those who are as " bright" as the actor . We have noticed all through our Masonic life that a large majority of the Craft seem to think that the whole of Masonry
is contained in the secret degrees and a proper rendition of the ritual . Never was there a greater mistake , and if they would just think for a moment they would soon discover it . If you profess religion and join a church , and are honest in your intentions , your first desire is to subscribe to some church
paper and read the standard works on the history of the church of your choice , so that you may be enabled to discuss the matter intelligibly . If you are a farmer , and are honest in your profession , you , of course , post yourself by reading agricultural journals , in addition to the practical knowledge
you receive by personal contact with the hoe . If you are a politician , daily do you devour everything pertaining to your party that you find in the secular press , thereby enabling you to successfully parry the darts of your adversary . If you are a minister your constant study is the Bible , so that you may
be enabled to put to night ' the ignorance of foolish men " in their arguments . And so might we continue through every trade , profession and calling , and show that this progressive
world has published literature to reach all conditions and classes of men , and further , that all progressive men , especially those who rise to eminence and distinction , do so through the reading of literature pertaining to their especial case .
This beinp- so , we are at a loss to know why it is that Masons do not read and study more than they do . Surely it is not for want of literature . There are more books by double published on Masonry than all other secret societies combined . —Bun F . Price , in " Memphis Commercial Appeal . "
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN has been graciously pleased to accept a copy of the new musical novel ( published by Sands and Co . ) entitled " A 430 , being the Autobiography of a Piano , " written gratuitously by " twenty-five Musical Scribes . " The profits go . entirely to the Orphanage of the Incorporated Society of Musicians , which was founded at the time of Her Majesty ' s first Jubilee . A letter dated the 21 st instant , from the Private Secretary to the Editor , Mr . Algernon Rose , says that " The Queen desires her thanks to be returned for the book . "
The Theatres, &C.
The Theatres , & c .
Avenue . —8 , His Wife ' s Picture . S' 4 . 5 , A Message from Mars . Matinee , Wednesday , 3 . Criterion . —8-30 , Lady Huntworth ' s Experiment . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Daly's . —8-15 , San Toy . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Drury Lane . —7 ' 30 , The Price of Peace . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 1-30 . Duke of York's . —8-15 , The Lackey ' s Carnival . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . :
Gaiety . —8-15 , The Messenger Boy . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . Garrick . —8-30 , The Wedding Gue .-t . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Globe . —8-30 , Colonel Cromwell . Matinee , Wednesday , 2-30 . Gt . Queen Street . —8 . 15 , A Boer Meisje . 9 , The Private Secretary Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 3 .
Haymarket . —8 . 30 , Sweet Nell of Old Drury . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2-30 . Her Majesty ' s . —8 , Julius C ; esar . Matinee , Saturday , 2 . Lyceum , —On Saturday , For Auld Lang Syne . Lyric . —8 , Florodora . Matinee , Wednesday , 2-30 . Prince of Wales . —8 ' 30 , English Nell . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday , 2-30 . J
St . James's . —8-30 , A debt of Honour . Matinee , Wednesday and Saturday 2-30 . " Savoy . —8-15 , The Outpost . 8-45 , The Pirates of Penzance . Matinee , Saturday , 2-30 . Shaftesbury . —8-15 , The Casino Girl . Matinee , Wednesday , 2-30 . Strand . —8-15 , Punctured . 9 , In the Soup . Matinee , Wednesday , 2 ' 45 . Terry's . —On Thursday , A Parlour Match .
Vaudeville . —8-15 , The Yellow Peril . 9 , Self and Lady . Matinee , Wednes day , 3 . Alexandra . —Next week , 8 , Elorodora . Opera House , Crouch End . —Next week , d , The Gay Grisette . Surrey . —Next week , 7 ' 45 , Night Birds of London . Standard . —Next week , 7-45 , On Her Majesty ' s Service . Alhambra . —8 , Variety Entertainment , Soldiers of the Queen , & c .
Aquarium . —Varied performances , daily . Empire . —8 , Variety Entertainment . Sea-side , War Pictures , & o . Oxford . —7-30 , Variety Entertainment . Saturday , 2-15 also . Palace . —7 ' 30 , Variety Entertainment . New American Biograph , & c . Saturday , 2 also . Royal . —7-30 , Variety Company . Saturday , 2-30 also . Tivoli . —7-30 , Variety Entertainment . A Galaxy of Stars . Saturday 2-15 also . J '
Agricultural Hall . —Saturday , 8 , Mohawk and Moore and Burgess Minstrels . Egyptian Hall . -3 and 8 , Mr . J . N . Maskelyne ' s entertainment . London Hippodrome . —2 and 8 , Varied attractions . Siberia , Sandow , & c . St . Jamess Hail . —8 ( except Saturday ) , Mohawk and Moore and Buries Minstrels . Matinee , Monday , Wednesday , and Saturday , 3 . Crystal Palace . —Varied attractions daily . Cafe Chantant . The Lumitiiscriptor . Wireless Telegraphy , & c . Earl ' s Court . —Woman's Exhibition . Madame Tussaud ' s ( Baker Street Station ) . —Open daily . Portrait models of modern celebrities , & c .