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locality iu immediate connection wiih the most memorable battle of Joshua . There is another reason why 1 think Jehoshaphat is not to be considered as figurative . Gilkes , Broadfoot , Peter Thomson , and also several other eminent Masons , not of the class of Masonic teachers , differed in giving the origin of what we speak of , but they all , as I have always understoodspoke of Jehoshaphat as a locality . Gilkes said Jehoshaphat
, , some Ai , or Hai , and others Rephidim . I contend that it should be Gibeon , ancl many Lodges ancl Brethren have so used it . As to Gibeon , I may probably trouble you with a future letter . I may , however , now observe , that if the Lodge of Emulation at all connects the subject with a battle of Joshua , it is , I think , quite clear , that it is impossible the battle took place in the valley of Jehoshaphat . In regard , however , to locality , I beg particularly to call attention to
the 2 nd and 12 th verses of the 3 rd chapter of Joel , where Jehoshaphat is spoken of in the strongest terms of locality ; and , hoivever strange it may appear that that valley should be the place of Judgment , it is clear that Joel considered it so , ancl the early Christians , and many Jews and Mahomedans , believed it to he so . As Bro . Wilson has added his name to his letter , it would not be right , in disputing his positionto do so anonymouslyI therefore subscribe
, , myself , Yours fraternally , G . P . DE RUE PHILIPE , P . G . S . B ., and P . M . of 5 Lodges . Gray ' s Inn Square , March Ki , 1851 .
To The Editor.
TO THE EDITOR .
Pavement , I'insluiy Square , March 111 , 11 ) 51 . SIR AND BROTHER , —May I beg the favour of your allowing the present note to appear in your valuable Magazine ? As , this year , we are likely to have a great influx of country and foreign visitors during the Exhibition , there is no doubt that , amongst so numerous a body of persons , there will be found many Brethren of the Order , who ivould be anxious to attend , and acquire rational Masonic entertainment and instruction at the different Lod which miht then
ges g be open , if they knew where they were held , and on what day , or evening . Having the honor of being " the Master of the Neptune Lodge , No . 22 , for the present year , and which Loclge is open every month throughout the year , I beg , on behalf of the Brethren and myself , to make known ( through your pages , if you will allow me ) , that we shall he most happy to receive and make welcome any of our country and foreign Brethren who may feel inclined to visit us , on the second Wednesday
in each month , at the King ' s Head , in the Poultry , near the Mansion House , London , at 6 to 7 o ' clock in the evening . I remain , Sir and Brother , Yours Fraternally , ROBERT FEAST , IV . M . Neptune Lodge , No- 22 . P . S . —In the Freemason ' s Calendar , for 1851 , our day of meeting is erroneously stated the second Tuesday : it is the second Wednesday .
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To The Editor.
locality iu immediate connection wiih the most memorable battle of Joshua . There is another reason why 1 think Jehoshaphat is not to be considered as figurative . Gilkes , Broadfoot , Peter Thomson , and also several other eminent Masons , not of the class of Masonic teachers , differed in giving the origin of what we speak of , but they all , as I have always understoodspoke of Jehoshaphat as a locality . Gilkes said Jehoshaphat
, , some Ai , or Hai , and others Rephidim . I contend that it should be Gibeon , ancl many Lodges ancl Brethren have so used it . As to Gibeon , I may probably trouble you with a future letter . I may , however , now observe , that if the Lodge of Emulation at all connects the subject with a battle of Joshua , it is , I think , quite clear , that it is impossible the battle took place in the valley of Jehoshaphat . In regard , however , to locality , I beg particularly to call attention to
the 2 nd and 12 th verses of the 3 rd chapter of Joel , where Jehoshaphat is spoken of in the strongest terms of locality ; and , hoivever strange it may appear that that valley should be the place of Judgment , it is clear that Joel considered it so , ancl the early Christians , and many Jews and Mahomedans , believed it to he so . As Bro . Wilson has added his name to his letter , it would not be right , in disputing his positionto do so anonymouslyI therefore subscribe
, , myself , Yours fraternally , G . P . DE RUE PHILIPE , P . G . S . B ., and P . M . of 5 Lodges . Gray ' s Inn Square , March Ki , 1851 .
To The Editor.
TO THE EDITOR .
Pavement , I'insluiy Square , March 111 , 11 ) 51 . SIR AND BROTHER , —May I beg the favour of your allowing the present note to appear in your valuable Magazine ? As , this year , we are likely to have a great influx of country and foreign visitors during the Exhibition , there is no doubt that , amongst so numerous a body of persons , there will be found many Brethren of the Order , who ivould be anxious to attend , and acquire rational Masonic entertainment and instruction at the different Lod which miht then
ges g be open , if they knew where they were held , and on what day , or evening . Having the honor of being " the Master of the Neptune Lodge , No . 22 , for the present year , and which Loclge is open every month throughout the year , I beg , on behalf of the Brethren and myself , to make known ( through your pages , if you will allow me ) , that we shall he most happy to receive and make welcome any of our country and foreign Brethren who may feel inclined to visit us , on the second Wednesday
in each month , at the King ' s Head , in the Poultry , near the Mansion House , London , at 6 to 7 o ' clock in the evening . I remain , Sir and Brother , Yours Fraternally , ROBERT FEAST , IV . M . Neptune Lodge , No- 22 . P . S . —In the Freemason ' s Calendar , for 1851 , our day of meeting is erroneously stated the second Tuesday : it is the second Wednesday .