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could be more deserving or worthy of respect than was their Immediate Past Master , Bro . Stiles . In reply , that brother assured the members that anything ho could do to promote the interests of the Roval Savoy Lodge ho was m > ly too happy to undertake . The Past Masters had verv little to do dnring the Mastership of so able

a ruler as Bro . Smith , bnt would be found reuly shonld they ever !><¦ called upon . Tho Master next proposed the health of the Initiates , who he trusted wonld become bright ornaments in tho Royal Savoy Lodge , and a credit to the Craft at large . Each of the newlyadmitted brethren having replied , the toasfc of the Visitors was given

from the chair , and to this Bros . Hurst , Batty , Scales , Bnkw , Surrwlgo and others responded . Tna health of the Treasurer and Secretary was drunk , and the toast replied to by Bro . Dickey . The Officers were next toasted , and each of theso brethren having replied , tho health of the brethren of the Henry Levander Lodge passed in the

Royal Savoy thafc night was drunk , and then the Ty ler ' s toast bronght the proceedings to a close . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Hurst , Lee , Day , Cray , Joseph , Plowman , Thompson , Sndgrovo , Powell , Scurrah , Allard , Bromley , Surredge , Scales , Batty , Paul , Wadham , Hare , Baker , D'Ardenne .

Masonic Radicalism.

MASONIC RADICALISM .

THE radicalism of Freemasonry is apparent in those fundamental features which constitute the individuality of the institution . Radicalism means root-work , and taken in this sense may well si nify those distinctive principles and tendencies which g ive character to the

Masonic system and organization . In some respects a likeness can be traced between the Masonic organization and many of the benevolent and social fraternities that have tbeir respective places of usefulness in the world ;

but while there are these lines of contact , there are others of divergence , for none of the associations referred to can claim any real identification with the life and genius of

Freemasonry . Any comparison that is made will surely reveal not onl y some marked differences in organic life , bufc also in the expression of" that life all along the way of its productiveness .

The radicalism of Freemasonry may be discerned both in the system and in the organization that has been formed thereon . If we look at the basis on which the structure is

p laced we can bufc notice the breadth and strength of the foundation . The plan is broadly comprehensive . A purpose is manifest to minister to life in all its needs—to supply stimulus and instruction to the social , intellectual ,

and moral being of man . How rich is the ritual of the Craft in teaching and suggestions ( hat point to the culture of mind , heart , and soul ! A philosophy is unfolded

calculated to quicken thought into exercise and to satisfy the higher nature . The natural sciences are presented as objects specially worth y of human investigation , while the wisdom of books aud schools is recommended as conducive

to that fulness of life which stands ever as the ideal of Masonic attainment . In its moral quality the Masonic ritual and ceremony extend to even higher ranges . The conditions and duties of related life are pointed out in ways

most impressive . Men are shown how they should dwell together as brethren , and what should be the measure of their sympathy and helpfulness to each other . The lessons of Freemasonry involve other and more

far-reaching obligations than those which relate to mutual hel p and protection ; they inculcate universal benevolence and the recognition of fraternal ties that bind together the race as one great family . And then , revealing its power and

applying its genius along an ascending scale , the Masonic system inculcates a devout and reverential thought toward God . Ifc calls upon man to believe in and trust a higher power than anything which is shown in material force ; it

appeals to him by earnest words and m ceremonies most impressive , seeking to di-aw his soul in adoration to tho Infinite One , the Lord of light and life ; and in nothing

docs its counselling appear more urgent than in the call lo man that lie should obey the moral law to which Jehovah justly holds the human world responsible .

In the points noted tho radicalism of tho Masonic system is evident . Ifc has root principles and purposes that distinguish ifc from nil other systems . Ifc proposes to educate and ennoble the whole mon . For the doing : of such a work it

is a treasure-house of wisdom , having ample resources that may be used in the way of profitable instruction . Masonic forms and ceremonies , significant references fo heroic

rorsons and events ; parables and symbolism—these , not loss than the plain teachings which are repeated line upon line and precept upon precept , are all designed to do an educating work , leading human souls to what is best , and

Masonic Radicalism.

making the best that is possible out of them . Just hero we get at the most radical quality of the system , and here likewise we discern what is the chief glory of Freemasonry . It would bo nothing with all its practical beneficence were

it nofc this educating force . Because it provides so rich and varied a culture for the affections and the spiritual faculties as well as the intellectual powers , it is crowned with honour and usefulness .

The radicalism of the Masonic institution appears not the less in its organization . Ifc does not require any great amount of scrutiny to discover the fact that the method of work and government among the Craft is peculiar . The

order of procedure in a Masonic Lodge is unlike that of any other association . Passing through the ceremonies of initiation membership is acquired in a society thafc is based upon two opposing principles , viz ., democracy and

despotism . The idea of the equalit y of men and of Masons is first recognised . The candidate is told thafc he is entering a communion where no man holds pre-eminence on account of his material wealth or his worldly honours . Brother is

the one title by which members accost each other , as in the Lodge-room they lay aside many of the factitious distinctions which the world imposes . The equal rights of all are recognized , while in manifold ways brethren are taught to

yield a distinct or divided interest in view of what the general good demands . Every member has his rig hts and prerogatives , being one of a bod y which , in many of its

features , is a pure democracy . It is not a mere figure of speech to say that in a Masonic Lodge brethren meet upon a level ; they hold one and the same rank as brethren and members .

But from another point of view the Masonic organization shows quite opposite features . The government is not democrafcical in all respects , but takes on some of the characteristics of a rigid despotism . The Master of a

Lodge wields the powers of an autocrat . For a time he is supreme in his Lodge . He is a great deal more than a presiding officer having certain defined and restricted powers . It is his province to rule and govern his Lodge ,

the brethren who have elected hira to the chief place cannot by any majority vote , or even by their unanimous desire , depose him or set aside his decisions . They cannot enact rules of order by which he will be absolutely bound . He

rules autocraticall y for the time being , but in due time he must relinquish his office , and take his place by the side of his brethren in the Lodge , having then no moro authority than the youngest member of the body .

In all these ways , as in many others nofc noticed , fche radicalism of the Masonic Institution is disclosed . Its

original , peculiar character is evident to the superficial observer , while all the more does its individuality become evident as careful inquiry is directed to its philosophy and its government , and to the methods by which it accomplishes its benign mission . —Freemason ' s Repository

The Right Worshipful the Earl of Jersey Past Grand Senior Warden of England , was installed Provincial Grand Master of Oxfordshire , in succession to his late Royal Hi ghness the Duke of Albany , on Wednesday . The

ceremony took place in the Convocation House , Oxford , the Installing Master being Right Worshipful Bro . Lord Leigh , Provincial Grand Master of Warwickshire .

Subsequently Companion the Rev . H . A . Pickard was installed Provincial Grand Superintendent of Royal Arch Masons , this office , like that of Provincial Grand Master , having been held by his late Royal Highness .

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