Multum In Parbo, Or Masonic Notes And Queries.

to point out where , as it seems to me , either Bro . Hnghan must be right , and Bro . Paton , the author of the little work 1 refer to , wrong , Or Bro . Paton right , and Bro . Hnghan wrong . And in order to settle the . matter I would respectfully ask from each evidence in support of his

ideas . Bro . Hughan styles the London Grand Lodge of A . D . 1717 "the premier Grand Lodge , " while Bro . Paton says ( page 7 of his work ) " Sir Thomas Sackville was Grand Master of the Masons of England in the reign of Queen Elizabeth . The Grand Lodge then assembled in York . "

A little further on Bro . Paton says that in 1567 the Earl of Bedford became Grand Master ofthe North of England , and Sir Thomas Gresham ofthe South . May I ask if it is true that these " Grand Masters " really existed at that time ? On page S of his work Bro . Paion

asserts that ' * the celebrated architect , Inigo Jones , was nominated Grand Master of England by James I ., and was succeeded by the Karl of Pembroke in 1618 . " Are these statements true ? If so the London 1717 Grand Lodge could scarcel y be " the Premier Grand Lodge . "

In regard to Scotland Bro . Paton aiso gives it as a " historic statement " that " in the reign of James 11 , the office of Grand Master was granted by the King to William St . Clair of Roslin , Earl of Orkney and Caithene ; s . " May I ask if that is correct ? And if so where did the Grand

Lodge of Scotland of that time meet ? In several places Bro . Paton asserts that the Freemasonry existing before 1717 had the same distinctive characters , and was substantially the same as the present Freemasonry . But upon this point Bro . Hughan states that he can find

no evidence of the existence of our three degrees before 1717 . If Bro . Paton can prodr . ee this evidence , perhaps he will kindly do so , as I was unable to detect it in his book . In support of certain of his ideas Bro . Paton quotes a letter , said to have been written in 16 9 6

by John Locke to the Earl of Pembroke . May I ask if that letter is genuine ? Bro . Paton also says that the old Masons of England and Scotland , as well as those of other countries , always recognised St . John the Baptist and St . John the Evangelist as their patron saints . Is that correct ?

Until it is shown where the truth lies in the above statements I shall not intrude further upon your space . A MASONIC * ExauiRER . ROGER ASHMOLE . Who is " Roger Ashmole , " mentioned three times in Bro . Paton ' s Oration , which was printed

in last week ' s Freemason ? As Sam Weller would say , " never heard tell of the " gemmun . " Is he meant for the same person as " Elias Ashmole , " the great antiquary , who was made at Warrington , and if he is , why docs Bro . Paton call him Roger ? Was Bro . Paton thinking of Roger Bacon . BEANS

Summer Banquet Of The Capper Lodge No. 1076.

SUMMER BANQUET OF THE CAPPER LODGE No . 1076 .

The annual summer banquet of this prosperous and flourishing lodge , took place on Thursday , the 9 th ult ., at the Rye House , Hoddesdon , Herts , under the presidency of the much esteemed W . M ., Bro . A . Knox , who on this occasion was supported by upwards of one

hundred and fifty brethren and ladies , the largest number who have yet been known to participate in this , the now regularly established annual festival of the lodge . The arrangements for thc successful carrying out of the affair devolved upon Bro . Brayshaw , P . M . and Acting Treas .,

who was supported by a Committee of able and energetic Stewards , who had previousl y been appointed to act in that capacity , at the hist regular meeting of the lodge , and those brethren , to whom the work must have indeed been a labour of love , spared no pains to render the

proceedings of the day a thorough success . A special train , provided by the Great Eastern Railway Company , left North Woolwich at 10 . 4 /; a . m ., calling at all stations up to Stratford " Bridge ( where a large number of brethren and friends joined the party , ) ancl proceeded over the loop

Summer Banquet Of The Capper Lodge No. 1076.

and main line , and after a pleasant run of little more than an hour , the Rye Mouse was reached about noon . Arrived at their destination , the company dispersed in various directions in search of amusement and recreation , some proceeding down the river in boats , others engaging

in the good old English game of bowls , whilst not a few of the brethren of the party paid a visit to the Crown at Broxtcanie , and exchanging friendly greetings with the Prosperity Lodge , No . 65 , who happened to be celebrating their annual festival , in the extensive ancl beautiful

grounds of that well known establishment . At four o ' clock the party re-assembled for dinner , with appetites vastly improved bv reason of the various amusements in which they hacl just indulged . The banquet , which was spread in the spacious dining hall of the old castle , was of a

most sumptuous description , embracing every delicacy ofthe season , and was served up in that excellent style , for which Bro . Teale is now so deservedly famous , and reflected the highest credit upon his establishment , the icsources of which were taxed to the utmost in order to

ivovide sufficient and proper entertainment for a much larger number of guests than had been anticipated . This however , was successfully accomplished , nnd the dinner passed off" to the satisfaction of all . The W . M ., Bro . A . Knox , presided , supported by the I . P . M . and acting

ireas ., Bro . Brayshaw , ( who had undertaken the whole arrangement of the a flair ) , the other P . M . ' s present being Bro . E . West , f . Gaskell . S . Watkins , and C . W . Ashdown , the S . W ., Bro Priestl y , and the J . W ., Bro . Holliday , occupying their respective positions at the other tables .

Amplejustice having been done to the excellent viands and wines provided , and dessert placed upon the table , the iV . M . in brief , but appropriate terms proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were most cordially received and heartily drank . Bro . Brayshaw ,

P . M ., then rose to propose ' ** The Health of the W . M ., Rro . Knox , " and in a short and pithy speech alluded to the excellent manner in which that brother conducted the affairs of the lodge , and the prosperous condition in whioh it still continued under his genial rule . The toast , it is

needless to say , was received with the greatest enthusiasm , and was drank with musical honours . The W . M ., in feeling ferms , acknowledged the compliment paid him , and thanked them most cordially for the manner in which the toast had been received . The other toasts were then

proposed and duly responded to , the list concluding with that of "The Ladies , " proposed infelicitous terms by the W . M . and responded to by Bro . Ashdown , P . M ., in a short but humourous speech . An adjournment was now made to the lasvn iii rear of the dining hall , where dancinrr

was kept up with great spirit to the strains of an excellent band , under the direction of Rev . M . Sherwin , the genial and popular Organist ofthe lodge , whose vocal and instrumental talen's are well known and appreciaccd by the brethren . The shades of evening at length gave warning

that the hour of departure was at hand , and after tea had been partaken of , a general move was made towards the railway station , where the '' special" was in readiness for the return journev , which was safely accomplished shortly before ten o ' clock , and with mutual farewells , the party

separated after having a thoroughly happy day , and trusting to meet under similar circumstances another year . We cannot conclude these remarks , without stating that the success of the undertaking was mainly owing to the excellent

arrangements of the Stewards , who were unremitting in their endeavours to promote the comfort and convenience of all , Bro . Geary , one of that body , particularly distinguishing himself by a display of zeal in carrying 01 . 'the duties of his ollice , and which merited especial thanks .

Tin : GLI ' NI-IF . LI ) STARCH has been more imitated then all the other starches in the world . No higher compliment could be paid to it , as all those imitators are satisfied that it is the finest starch in use . Tradesmen have doubtless less

profit on itM sale , bnt still it is kept by all respectable grocers and oilmen , who prefer supplying their customers with the best articles , to their own pecuniary profit . The public 1 should insist upon having the Glenlield Starch .

Original Correspondence.

Original Correspondence .

[ We ito not bold our .-clvcs responsible for , nr even as approving of tlie opinions expressed by onr correspondents , bnt \ vz wish , in a spirit of lair play to all , to permit—within certain necessary units— free discussion . —En . J To lite Editor of the Freemason . FREEMASONS AND GOOD TEMPLARS . Dear Sir and Brother , I am desirous of information upon a point of very deep interest to many besides myself . Is there any reason why a good Mason should not become in addition a Good Templar , and as such attend the usual Masonic banquets .

The Iarge-heartedness of Masonry , which makes no distinction between Mahometans and Christians would surely recognise the abstainer as a brother of equal honour with the rest , and I am by no means certain that to receive Good Templars with open arms would not be the

means of proving to our many detractors that the object of Freemasonry is by no means festivity and carousal . As to the usual toasts , which are in reality more honoured by symbols than b y wine , a Good Templar could join in the one , I imagine , without the other . I might go perhaps a step further , and ask would not a Good

Templar Lodge of Freemasons gather into its ranks some ofthe noblest and self-denying men of all nations , men who maj be called bigoted or fanatic , but who have this in common with the Craft , that they are ready to suffer martryrdom for a principle , Yours fraternally , M . M .

Presentation To A Brother From India.

PRESENTATION TO A BROTHER FROM INDIA .

The Feast of Roses , an annual Festival in connection with the British Union Lodge ( No . 213 ) , Ipswich , was celebrated on the 23 rd ult . ( July ) at the Masonic Hall . The event was made doubly interesting by the recognition of the merits and valus of one of the

members of the lodge , a P . P . G . M . ofthe Province of Western India , ( Bro . R . Bolton Barton , L . L . D ., of Bradiield ) by the Provincial Grand officers and brethren of that far-off * dependency of tlie British Empire . The lodge having been opened in the first and second degrees , when no

business of importance was transacted , was closed and opened in the third , degree , when Bro . H . C . Casley was raised to the degree of Master Mason , the ceremony being well worked by the W . M ., ( Bro . Peter de Laing Lonsr and Bro . S . B . King , P . M . 376 . After the closing the

brethren retired to the Banqueting Hall , which had been magnificently decorated with choice exotics and roses . Roses appeared everywhere , their delicious perfume being quite revivening in the heated atmossphere of the room •these had been presented by Bro . P . Cornell , P . M ., and Bro . the

Rev . J . B . Tweed . The banquet comprised many delicacies of the season . Among those who sat down to the Banquet were Bros . Peter de L . Long , W . M .: A . D George , S . W . J . J . Burton , J . W . j C . Schulen , Treasurer ; W . Spalding , Secretary ; A . W . G .

Moore , S . D . ; Henry Miller , J . D ; A . J . Barber , P . G . O . ; Rev . J . B . Tweed , I . G . ; R , B . Barton , L . L . D ., P . P . G . M ., ancl Munchergee Cowasgee Murzeban . P . G . Treas ., Province of Western India ; S . Shortridge , Glcnlion Lodge , Jamaica ; Rev . E . J . Lockwood , D . P . G . M . Suffolk ; W . Boby ,

P . M . ; P . Cornell , P . M . ; G . A . Turner , P . M . ; H . G . Moore , P . M , ; C . F . Long , P . M . ; R . Foster , P . P . G . O . ; W . Clark , P . M . ; J . Muzio , S . D . 11 50 ; G . Gard-Tye , J . W . 51 ; S . Wright ; C . J . Meadows ; E . T . Read ; H . C . Casley ; & c . In proposing the toast of "The G . M ., P . G . M ,.

D . G . M ., and the officers of the Grand Lodge , " the W . M . highly eulogised the tact and ability displayed by these officers in the pei formance of their Masonic duties , which Bro . Barton in responding also bore testimony to . The W . M . next gave " Prov . G . M ., Bro . Lord Waveney and

the D . P . G . M ., Bro . the Rev . E . J . Lockwood . " He was certain this toast required no additional words from him to meet with favour on any occasion ; it was a toast in which the old saying " Good wine needs no bush , " was appropriate ; they always carried out their duties in an admirable manner •he \ y < is extremely sorry the v _ . j