Roman Catholics And Freemasons.

ments would be , but did uot then know he had joined the Romish Church . With the assistance of tho Officers of the two Lodges to which he had belonged circulars were issued asking his Brethren to attend .

On Tuesday we had an intimation that there must bo no Masonic ceremony ; as we intended none , our assent was given . On the Wednesday we attended the funeral , not going into the house , where wo supposed some religious ceremony would be held ,

and on alighting from our carriages at the cemetery we were informed that the Romish ceremony could not be performed if we went to the grave . We remained outside until this had been done , and then went to the grave , not in procession , leaving a sprig of acacia or rosemary . There was no ceremony . ( Freemasons keep faith . )

How Mr . Keily can construe this into a breach of faith I am at a loss to understand . We are not sorry we were prohibited from taking part in tho Latin Romish ceremonial , we are periodically excommunicated by the Pope , which we survive , but we do regret uot having heard the exhortation given by tho much-respected Father , in English afterwards . It was purely Masonic

throughout . Yours faithfully , JOHN B . GOVER , Secretary , Lodge St . John . 24 th March 1894 .

Hungarian Freemasons Outlaw Catholic Marriage.

HUNGARIAN FREEMASONS OUTLAW CATHOLIC MARRIAGE .

A FTER nine centuries of Catholicity Hungary is on tho point of taking tho characteristic step which marks the public separation of the social system from the Church . Tho coalition of Calvinists , Jews , and Freethinkers , who possess the majority in the Chamber of Deputies—all marshalled and manoeuvred by the Masonic Order—aro on the point of outlawing the Catholic

Sacrament of Marriage , and declaring that marriage in the registration office by a State Official shall alone be considered valid by Hungarian law . Only lay officials are to marry . Marriage by tho priest is to be an idle ceremony . Lay officials aro to have the power of divorcing the couples they have united . The

children of Catholic marriages are to be bastards in the eyes of the law . The Catholic history of nino centuries is to be ended at a stroke . I have already spoken of "Tyrannical Hungary " as being quite worthy of being named in the same breath with "Tyrannical

Italy . " The attack upon the Catholic institution of marriage is the result of a long conspiracy between Hungarian Calvinism and Cosmopolitan Masonry for the gradual destruction of Catholic religion in the lands of St . Stephen ' s Crown . Owing to the contemptible feebleness of the degenerate Hapsburg , and the infamous

injustice of the electoral system , 10 , 000 , 000 Catholics arc robbed of their holiest rights by less than 3 , 000 , 000 Calvinists and Lutherans , and 500 , 000 Jews , reinforced by all the floating scum of infidelitj and freethinking arrayed under the blood red banners of the Masonic Brotherhood .

THE MASONIC EMPIRE . I suppose you hardly know in Ireland the differences between Freemason and Freemason , though they have their importance in Ireland as well . On the European Continent , where Masonry is kin « of more than half the country , the distinction is enormous

between Blue Masonry , which may be called the Freemasonry of dupes and followers ; Red Masonry , or the Freemasonry of the Initiated Brethren ; and White Masonry , or the Freemasonry of the rulers and commanders who have been passed by the Secret Chiefs beyond the critical and final stage of tho Thirtieth Degree . Tho

Thirtieth Degree is the crowning stage of Red Masonry . The Mason of the Thirtieth Degree is a Chevalier Kadosh , or Perfect Knight Mason . He is ripe and fit for the infernal work of the secret councils of the Thirty-third Degree ; and it is the Thirty-third Degree which creates and directs the Grand campaign of Antichrist . There

is the service of the Mystic Goat . There , the Bread of Sacrilege is broken . There , " the Lamb whoso head is crowned and whose feet are pierced with nails " is immolated in blasphemous mockery . There arc the dead symbols of the dagger and the skull . There ,

the Cross is trampled , and the obsence Star of Five Points sheds all its light on the inmost circles of the " Sovereign Grand Commanders " of the Masonic Empire of the Earth , ruling in 15 , 000 Lodges and Chapters , and strong in the blind allegiance of 10 , 000 , 000 sworn slaves throughout the world . Yours sincerely . F . HUGH O'DOSNELL , In " United Ireland . "

Some wonder exists , says the " Glasgow Evening News , " in tho minds of a few of the shareholders in the Glasgow Masonic Hall Company , why , as there is no prospect of immediate building operations , the first payment of shares is being called in . The explanation is simple . The ground has been purchased , and as payment has been made it is desirable that Brother Graham Prov . Grand Master , should be relieved of the responsibility as soon as possible .

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Reports Of Meetings.

KEPOBTS OF MEETINGS .

METEOPOLITAN . DORIC LODGE , No . 933 . ON the 13 th inst . this Lodge mot at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet Street , Bro . W . A . Moss W . M . Tho business of the evening included the raising of Bro . R . Aytou jun . Bro . P . M . Ay ton took tho chair at the obligation , and had the satisfaction of raisin" his son—which he did in a manner that obtained for him the compliments of all present . The W . M . re-assumed the chair , and closed

the Lodge in the three degrees . A capital supper followed , and in the course of the evening some excellent songs were rendered by Bros . Sole , Gates , W . Evans , Richo , Trew , J . Smith , and Tucker jun ., Bro . Wilkinson being an adept accompanist throughout .

o o o WANDSWORTH LODGE , No . 1044 . HELD at East Hill Hotel , Wandsworth , on tho 21 st inst . Bros . Jessamine W . M ., Forrest S . W ., Collings J . W ., Carter Treasurer , Monger Secretary , Strong D . C ., Finch J . D ., Pratt Std ., P . Ms . Hagerty , Ellis , Kewney . The minutes having been confirmed ,

Mr . David Thompson Rintoul was initiated into the mysteries of the Order by the W . M . in au earnest and impressive manner , the candidate evidently feeling he was taking a serious and important stop . There being no other business Lodge was closed in duo form .

A choice supper was prepared under the superintendence of Mr . Whale the host . One of tho great pleasures in visiting the Wandsworth Lodge is to witness the desire of the host and hostess to meet the wishes of the Brethren , and enjoy the cordial welcome one always receives at their hands .

The Loyal toasts wore heartily received . Bro . P . M . Hagerty in proposing the health of the W . M . said no Brother could more conscientiously discharge his duties than Bro . Jessamine . He was sure tho W . M . felt himself amply repaid for the time and study

ho had given to make himself so thoroughly perfect in his work . The efficient way in which ho presided over them they wero one and all delighted to witness . The manner in which the initiation had been done that evening was beautiful .

The W . M . in reply thanked Bro . Hagerty . All the P . Ms , had done their best for the Lodge , and he had simply done his . It had been his ambition to uphold the prestige of the Lodge , and the hearty manner the toast of his health had been received convinced him he had succeeded .

In response to the toast of the Initiate , Bro . Rintoul thanked the W . M . aud Brethren . He had long wanted to be a Mason , but could not now express what ho felt . What he had gone through had made a lasting impression on his mind ; he would endeavour to carry out the beautiful teaching he had heard .

To the toast of the Visitors , Bro . Kingston 1420 replied . He was an old friend and had visited them so often that it was like attending his own Lodge . With their kind welcome and their excellent working it was a source of infinite pleasure to be with them . The Past Masters suitably replied , as did the Officers , and tho Tyler ' s toast closed a very happy meeting .

o o o SPHINX LODGE , No . 1329 . A REGULAR meeting was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , on the 17 th inst ., Bro . Major J . A . Thornhill W . M . presiding . Bro . W . Stollery was passed , and five guineas voted for one of the Charities . At the banquet which followed , provided excellently by Mrs . Venablcs , the various Masonic toasts were given , and the

evening was cnlived by some capital songs given by Mrs . G . W . Marsden , Miss Edwards , Madame Stanhope , Mr . Percy Richards ' Dr . Etheridge and Bro . Mallinson . Bro . R . J . Pitts was musical director . o o o

KENSINGTON LODGE , No . 1767 . ON the 17 th inst ., ac Ladbroke Hall , Notting Hill , a successful meeting was held under the presidency of Bro . James J . Mackay W . M ., assisted by Bro . J . Turner as S . W ., in tho unavoidable absence of Bro . W . G . Vassic , and Bro . W . B . Neville as J W

There were two passings and two initiations , and after routine business the Lodge was closed in due form , and the Brethren adjourned to dinner , well-served by Mrs . Linscott and her able assistants .

The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts followed , interspersed with songs and recitations by the Brethren and Visitors , who numbered together about 25 . o o o

VIATOR LODGE , No . 2308 . AT the meeting held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet Street , on the 17 fch inst ., there were present : Bro . Banks W . M ., J H . Hobbs I . P . M ., Stephens P . M . P . G . S . W . Bucks . S . W ., W . Chappie J . W ., W . J . Ferguson P . M . Treas ., T . Morris Secretary , Manly J . D ., Nickerson D . C ., Bros . Moore , Lodge , Beer , Leak , Tillson , Edgar , Ede , Glover , etc . Visitors : —Bros . E . Ballard 2096 W Bibb 993 , Smith 177 , Moon 141 .

Tho business comprised the raising of Bro . Glover and the initiation of Mr . G . Savell and Mr . John Henry Dean . After the