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To The Editor.
employed in working the stones of which these arches are composed , have been discovered ; and it is a singular fact that some of these marks though used many centuries ago , are similar to those used by the masons of the present day . " What those marks are it does not say ; but I am sure information may be obtained from a Mr . Dodda respectable tradesman of that
town-, who , I believe was , a short time back , one of its wardens , and a Free , mason to boot . As a sincere well-wisher to the cause , and likewise to your very interesting periodical , I congratulate the Lodge of Adoption in Paris , and trust , ere long , we , the females of Great Britain , may be allowed similar privileges .
Soho , Nov . loth , 1835 . GERALDINE . P . S . Although I do not possess any literary acquirements , it is probable I may send you a few extracts for perusal . TO THE EDITOR . SIR AND BROTHER , —I have for some time directed my attention to
the Order of " Masonic Templars , " and have been much gratified by a perusal of your review ; I need not say more particularly by those articles contributed by your correspondent , " Pilgrim . " The following advertisement has lately appeared in the Scottish papers ; and has , in my mind , created some interest : will you favour me by your opinion thereon : and perhaps you may prevail upon " Pilgrim" to consider of the subject . I remain , Sir and Brother , T .
" SUPERIORITIES FOR SALE . —To be Sold by private bargain , the TEMPLE SUPERIORITIES in the Counties of Fife , Kinross , Clackmannan , Forfar , Inverness , Stirling , Dumbarton , Linlithgow , Peebles ,, Wigton , Kirkcudbri ght , Berwick , Selkirk , Argyle , Banff , Bute , Caithness , Elgin , Moray , Haddington , Nairn , Ross , Sutherland , Cromarty and Orkney . These Superiorities will be sold either in one lot or in separate
counties , and at very moderate prices . In all the Temple Lands the feu-duty is nominal , but the casualties are not taxed , and a year ' s rent is payable on the entry of each singular successor . Apply , if by letter , post-paid , to Mr . Gracie , W . S ., 57 , Georgesquare , Edinburgh . "—( From the Edinburgh Leith and Glasgow Advertiser , October , 1835 . )
Masonic Intelligence.
MASONIC INTELLIGENCE .
ROYAL FREEMASONS CHARITY FOR FEMALE CHILDREN . The repairs being now fully completed , the children have returned to the School-house . The medical services of Dr . Taplin and Mr . Davis at Gravesend , which have been so cheerfull y rendered to the children , have received the warmest commendations and thanks of the House Committee , and in consequence it has been recommended to the General
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To The Editor.
employed in working the stones of which these arches are composed , have been discovered ; and it is a singular fact that some of these marks though used many centuries ago , are similar to those used by the masons of the present day . " What those marks are it does not say ; but I am sure information may be obtained from a Mr . Dodda respectable tradesman of that
town-, who , I believe was , a short time back , one of its wardens , and a Free , mason to boot . As a sincere well-wisher to the cause , and likewise to your very interesting periodical , I congratulate the Lodge of Adoption in Paris , and trust , ere long , we , the females of Great Britain , may be allowed similar privileges .
Soho , Nov . loth , 1835 . GERALDINE . P . S . Although I do not possess any literary acquirements , it is probable I may send you a few extracts for perusal . TO THE EDITOR . SIR AND BROTHER , —I have for some time directed my attention to
the Order of " Masonic Templars , " and have been much gratified by a perusal of your review ; I need not say more particularly by those articles contributed by your correspondent , " Pilgrim . " The following advertisement has lately appeared in the Scottish papers ; and has , in my mind , created some interest : will you favour me by your opinion thereon : and perhaps you may prevail upon " Pilgrim" to consider of the subject . I remain , Sir and Brother , T .
" SUPERIORITIES FOR SALE . —To be Sold by private bargain , the TEMPLE SUPERIORITIES in the Counties of Fife , Kinross , Clackmannan , Forfar , Inverness , Stirling , Dumbarton , Linlithgow , Peebles ,, Wigton , Kirkcudbri ght , Berwick , Selkirk , Argyle , Banff , Bute , Caithness , Elgin , Moray , Haddington , Nairn , Ross , Sutherland , Cromarty and Orkney . These Superiorities will be sold either in one lot or in separate
counties , and at very moderate prices . In all the Temple Lands the feu-duty is nominal , but the casualties are not taxed , and a year ' s rent is payable on the entry of each singular successor . Apply , if by letter , post-paid , to Mr . Gracie , W . S ., 57 , Georgesquare , Edinburgh . "—( From the Edinburgh Leith and Glasgow Advertiser , October , 1835 . )
Masonic Intelligence.
MASONIC INTELLIGENCE .
ROYAL FREEMASONS CHARITY FOR FEMALE CHILDREN . The repairs being now fully completed , the children have returned to the School-house . The medical services of Dr . Taplin and Mr . Davis at Gravesend , which have been so cheerfull y rendered to the children , have received the warmest commendations and thanks of the House Committee , and in consequence it has been recommended to the General