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tongue , and this branch of the Saxon family hailed the progress of the Reformation among their Continental kinsmen . At this critical juncture , an infatuated Pope

( Clement VII ) , threatened the Emperor Charles of Germany with excommunication , when the latter turned toAvards ] the Protestant Princes . The Turks at the same time invaded Hungary ,

and Charles , instead of marching with thc Pope against the Reformation , marched with the Reformation against the Pope . During these transactions in Germany , religious truth dawned

upon other Saxon nations . A quarrel ot the King of England , ( Henry VIII ) , with the Pope , about his divorce from Queen Catherine , induced him to renounce the jurisdiction and supremacy

of the Pope ; and Parliament and people , impatient of a foreign yoke , declared the King the head of the Church of England . Tho monasteries Mere suppressed and their revenues seized , ami the Papal authority overturned .

Thus , while the rest of the civilized world was brought into bondage , its intellect bli ghted , and its religious aspirations perverted by a power assuming to be Christian , it may be said that

" darkness covered the earth , and gross darkness the minds of the people . '' Tne Saxon nations were being prepared to combat these mischievous powers . It had been said before

" O Israel thou art . my servant in whom I u ill be glorified , '' "for with iho . se who contend with thee 1 will contend , and their children I will deliver . '' The deliverance was noi to come from

die Celtic , but the Saxon race , the descendants of Israel . These were " to deliver the spoil from the terrible ' ( Isa . xliv . 25 ) and " from the midst of them was to break forth a strong light ,

and her salvation like a blazing torch , and nations shall see thy righteousness , and kings thy glory , and thou shaltbe called by anew name . " ( Protestant ?)

The reformation having abridged the power of the Papacy , and deprived it of many of its subjects , a IICAV poAver arose ( the Jesuits ) . This society sought by every means to extend the

power of the Papacy , and by their energy and activity in furthering their ends , they roused the hostility of various nations . The society was abolished in 177 . 3 , ani - re-established in 1814 ,

and the present Pope became fascinated by their ambitious designs . The Oecumenical Council of 1870 , claimed the highest ecclesiastical and

political supremacy ever claimed by the Papacy . Knt as the Saxons resisted Papal usurpation in the sixteenth century , so do they seem determined to do so now . The doctrine of the

Popes infallibility has raiseda name in German ) -, which threatens more mischief to Rome than any occurrence since Luther ' s time . Ecclesiastical excommunications are set at nought , and priests

minister and people listen in spite of them . Many ofthe German Bishops saw nothing but dangerand trouble to Rome in the dangerous doctrine of infallibility , and some prophecied it would cause

schism in the church and bitter hatred outside ol it . Vaulting ambition has thus overleaped itself , and now Rome has lost all her temporal possessions . The Germans , our Saxon , kinsmen

have again the distinction of rousing the nations to a sense of the danger with which they are menaced . ( To l-t mMWivJ in mer next . )

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foft UlltSOIUiJ . METROPOLITAN .

HONOUR AND GENEROSITY ( No . i 6 jj ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge took place 011 the 2 ist inst . at the London Tavern , and was Avell attended . Bro . R . Ramsay , W . M ., assisted by Bros . W . B . Church , S . Ward , J . Lemon , J . W . and the rest of the officers , raised Bro . I . S .

Thomson to the sublime degree ; the ceremony was worked in a most able manner , and gave great satisfaction to all present . It Avas decided to hold the summer meeting at the Crystal Palace early in July , Avhen Bro . E . S . Earle , I . P . M . Avill be presented with a P . M . jewel voted

from the funds of the lodge . There Avere present Bros . C . J . Prideaux . Q . C . ; H . Cole , Q . C . ; I . M . Cherer , t . W . Smith , all P . M . ' s of the lodge , and several other brethren . Ilro . Richards , 1228 , returned thanks for the visitors , and after a most agreeable evening the brethren separated .

I'A'viiKVTKs Lomiii ( Nt ) . 212 . )—The regular meeting of this ancient lodge took place at Mason ' s Hall Tavern , Basinghall-street , E . G ., on Wednesday , thc 22 nd inst . There Avere present : —Bros . Wm . Field , W . AL ; T .

Hammond , S . W . ; T . Rusleton , J . AV . ; H . Franks LP . M . ; S . Watkins , Treas . ; ' J . CoAV-ley , Sec . ; H . May , S . D . ; W . J . Barrett , J . D . ; C . G . Cutler . ' l . G . j D . Swabe , P . M . ; L . " Stein , P . M . ; and about fortv brethren . The W . M . havins

condncted the preliminaries , important business obliged him to leave the lodge for a short time , during which Bro . Stein , P . M ., presided , and advanced to the second degree Bros . Blackwell ,

Hawksworth , F . Smith , and Green . The ceremony was very ably performed . Upon his return , the W . M . resumed thc chair , and admitted into the Order Mr . Win . Stein . The abilities of the W . M . are so well-known amonsrst his

acquaintances , that comment would be entirely superfluous . A resolution , worth y of imitation in every Freemasons' lodge , to present initiates with a copy of the Book of Constitutions was carried without dissent . At an earl y hour the brethren adjourned to partake of refreshment ,

provided by Bro . Gosden , in a manner which elicited the hearty approval of the Avhole assemblage . The usual toasts , given in a loyal and earnest manner , called forth genial responses , and a variety of songs b y different brethren served to vary the proceedings , which were concluded b y

the Tyler s I oast . The visitors were : —Bros . D . Davis ' , 141 j T . Mortlock , P . M . loitf ; W . E . Moore , fj . 34 ; C . W . Ashdown , 1076 ; J . Cox , I . G ., 131-0 ; E . Benjamin , 161 ; J . Ward , P . M . 1136 ; and M . Davis , I . G . 141 . PAXML ' LOIHJI : ( No . 720 ) . —The

installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Balham Hotel , Balham , on Monday , the 22111 ! ult ., when there were present : ¦— -Bros . H . F . Huntley , W . M . ; II . F . Hodges , S . W . ; T . Poore , J . W . ; H . Payne , S . D . ; C . Pulnian , J . D . ; W . Withal ! , I . G . ; f . Maddern , D . C . ; lohn

Thomas , P . M . ; also Bros . Woolf , Duck , Cackett , G . Lilley , Trussler , Cumin , Holmes , Lane , Leonard , Smith , Manscll , and visitors Bros . James Stevens , P . M . 720 , and 1216 ; Piatt , P . M . ' 144 ; Larlham , 1216 ; and Huddleston , 97 , 9 . The degree of Master Mason Avas conferred separately

on Bros . Cumin , Smith , and Leonard . Bro . J ohn Thomas , P . M ., then look the chair , and in his usual able and impressive manner , installed Bro . II . F . Hodges as W . M ., for the ensuing year . The customary address having been given after investment of olficers , the

lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a capital banquet provided for the lodge by Bro . Lilley in his usual liberal manner , and with abundant service . On the cloth being cleared , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly

honoured , and on that of the health of Bro . Huntley , the I . P . M ., being proposed the W . M ., presented to that brother an elegant P . M . jewel , recording the thanks of the lodge for his past services . Bro . Huntley returned thanks in

expressive terms , and congratulated the brethren on the greatly improved position of the lodge . " The Visitors " received a cordial reception , and each replied for himself . Bro . Stevens , at the

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request of the brethren reciting " Mason ' s Vows , " to the great gratification of all present . Some excellent singing was interspersed Avith the remaining toasts , and a most agreeable evening concluded , at a reasonable hour . ROYAL OAKLODGE ( No . 871 ) . —OnThursday

35 th ult ., at the White Swan Tavern , 2 , 17 , Hig h Street , Deptford , an emergency meeting of this well established lodge was held , Bro . J . W . Reed , W . M .. presided , and he Avas supported by Bros . W . Wyatt , S . W . ; G . Andrews , J . W . ; AV . Andrews , P . M . Treas . ; F . Walters , P . M .

Sec . ; S . O . Lavm , S . D . ; H . J . Tuson , T-D . ; J . ] . Pakes , I . G .: R . Harmon , D . C ; F . G . Skinner , W . S ..- B . James , P . C . H . Wilkie , R . Killick , W . Shaw , J . AVoollet , W . A . R . Harris , J . G . Vohnian , H . J . Dawe , C . Wood , R . Deal . J . H . Wilson , ike . The visitors Avere Bros .

G . Chapman , P . M . Sec . 471 ; J . A . Smith , 1 J 4 OJ H . Daly , 1194 ; W . F . Payne , 1 . 326 , kc . The candidates for the several degrees being unavoidably absent , the only business done , was taking the ballot for Mr . John Baxter Langley , as a candidate for initiation into the order , and which

Mas declared to bo in favour of his admission . There being only one dissent to him , it Avas remarked with truth and justice , that there never had been during the existence of the lodge , such a large number of members Avho voted for the admission of any candidate for initiation into

Freemasonry as on this occasion . It proved and showed the great desire of such a large number of members to Avelcome Mr . Langley into Freemasonry , had it have been possible for him to attend . The lodge was closed . Banquet was served .

FINSBURY LODOK ( No . 861 ) . —The installation meeting of this prosperous lodge Avas held on Friday , May 24 th ., at Bro . Bonds , J olly Anglers , Bath-street , Finsbury , when Bro . W . Mackney , the retiring W . M ., installed his successor , Bro . Stokes , in the chair of K . S ., the

ceremony being perlormed in a very creditablemanner . The officers were then appointed as follows : —Bros . Meanwell , S . W . ; Adell , J . W . j H . Thomas , S . D . ; Segg , J . D . ; Froom , I . G . j Owens , W . S . ; and Hirsch , D . C . The portrait of Bro . Alfred Day , P . M ., founder and Treasurer ,

was then unveiled , it is a splendid likeness , ( painted by Mr . Bates ) , and every member of the lodge Avas presented with a carte-de-visite copy , Avhich evidently gave great satisfaction . Notice of motion for the removal of the lodge to more commodious premises Avas given , and after the resignation of an active member , who

will be greatly missed , especially in debates upon the business of the lodge , in Avhich his clear and impartial judgment , combined Avith his admirable tact , great command of temper , and general sauvity and kindness of disposition , had endeared him to all , had been read and accepted , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

BUROOYNI : LniniK ( i \ o . 902 ) . —The ordinary meeting of this highl y prosperous lodge , held on Monday the 27 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , derived a melancholy interest fiom the fact of its being the . first assemblage of the brethren sincethe recent death of their late

esteemed Secretary , Bro . Scotcher , P . M . 55 , a brief obituary account of whom appeared in our impression of the 20 th ult . The W . AL , Bro . W . Simmons , having taken the chair , supported by his Wardens , Bros . Rogers and Field , and a goodly assemblage of P . AI . ' s , olficers , members ,

and visitors , proceeded to open the lodge ( which was draped in solemn black ) , and then , in due form , passed to the Fellow-Craft degree Bros . Gilbert and Jeffries and admitted to the li ght of Alasonry , Alessrs . Silvani , Clerke , Merchant , and Burt . Bro . Simmons was then relieved in his

duties of W . AL by Bro . Henry Smith , I . P . M ., who , in a very impressive manner , performed the ceremony of raising for Bros . Ludlow and Allen . In proposing a vote of condolence to the family of the late Bro . Scotcher , Bro . Poynter , Treasurer and P . AL , spoke of the relevancy of part of the

evening s proceedings to the melancholy nature of the duty he hail then to perform , and highly eulogised the teachings of au institution Avhich , symbolically depicting the mysteries and painful entrance ol' a man upon this his mortal career , conducted him through his busy transit and in his ambitious and vigorous