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Reviews.
Reviews .
—?—General History , Cyclopedia , and Dictionary of Freemasonry , by Bro . ROBERT MACOY , 33 ° , P . D . G . M . of New York , & c . New York Masonic Publishing Company , 432 ,
Broomestreet ; 1869 . This is a truly splendid contribution to Masonic literature , and bears the impress of sedulous research , and great ability . The name of Bro . Macoy , is widely and favourably known as a
Masonic author , but in this compilation he has surpassed his previous efforts , and produced a a work which must find a place in the library of every intelligent Mason . The information it contains , embraces such a
vast area of rare and curious knowledge , that a review , however copious , could give but a faint idea of its Masonic value . We shall , therefore , content ourselves by stating that this great work must be considered as the text book of the Craft
and its interest to Masonic students is enhanced by the fact , that upwards of 300 choice engravings are interspersed throughout the 700 pages of the
work . We shall give our readers an intellectual treat from time to time , by quotations from the book , in our " Multum in Parvo , or Notes and Queries . "
Multum In Parbo, Or Masonic Notes And Queries.
Multum in Parbo , or Masonic Notes and Queries .
—•—WE select the following from Bro . Macoy ' s magnificient Cyclopedia of Freemasonry , which will show the wide range of its definitions : — AMALTHEA , The name of the horn of the Cretan goat It is the mythological horn of plenty , " Cornu
copia , " and which signifies an abundance of things necessary to life . It . is the jewel of the stewards of a Lodge of Master "Masons . DEMIURGIC , A Handicraftsman The name given in the cosmogony of the gnostics to the creator , or Former of the world of sense . He was conceived as the archon . or chief of the lowest order of tlie spirits , or
aeons , of the pleroma ; mingling with chaos , he formed in it a corporeal animated world . He created man , but could impart to him only his own weak principlet \\ apysche , orsensuous soul—therefore , lhe highest , the really good God , added the divine rational soul , or pneutna . But the power of evil in the material body ,
and the hostile influence of the merely sensuous demiurge , prevented the development of that higher element . The demiurge , holding himself to be thc hig hest God , CDuld not bring his creatures to the knowledge of thc true Godhead ; as the Jehovah of the Jews he gave them the imperfect law of Moses , which
promised merely a sensuous happiness , and even that not attainable * and against the spirits of the hyle , or •world of matter , he sent only a psychical , and therefore powerless , Messiah . Lux K TKNEIIUIS , Light out of Darkness . —This device teaches that when man is enlightened by reason , lie is able to penetrate the darkness and obscurity , which ignorance and supcrstitiition spread abroad .
Ahman Rezon.
AHMAN REZON .
Dr . Mackey says these words are derived from the Hebrew ahin , brothers , manuh , to prepare , and ration , the will or law ; and signifies
therefore " the law of prepared brothers . Others contend that the derivation is from achi man ratzon , " the opinions of a true and faithful brother . " It was the title adopted for their
Book of Constitutions , by the section which split oil'from our Grand Lodgo about the year 1740 , and denominated themselves , by way of distinction , Ancient Masons .
BALLOT . Balloting frequently takes place in a lodge , more particularl y in admitting a candidate ,
which is never allowed to take place unless ho has a majority of votes in his favour , according to the rules of the lodge ; some lodges requiring perfect unanimity , others admitting the candi-
Ahman Rezon.
date when there are not more than three black balls against him . In exercising this privilege , every member ought to g ive his vote perfectly free from any influence from either the officers of
the lodge or from personal or private motives . He ought at all times to remember that this privilege is given to men who ought to think and act for
themselves , with this one sole object m view , viz . : the credit , honour and welfare of the Craft in general , and of his own lodge in particular .
CHIEF POINT . The chief point in Masonry is to endeavour to be happy ourselves , and communicate that happiness to others .
CRUX ANSATA . This sign , orig inally signifying life , was adopted as a Christian emblem , either from its similarity
to the shape of the cross , or from its being considered the symbol of a state of future existence .
VENERABLE is the title of the Master in French Lodges , equivalent to Worshipful in England and American Lodges .
BLUE . This durable and beautiful colour was adopted and worn by our ancient brethren of the three symbolic degrees , as the peculiar characteristic
of an institution which has stood the test of ages , and which is as much distinguished by the durability of its materials and principles , as by the beauty of its superstructure . It is an emblem
of universal friendship and benevolence , and instructs us , that in the mind of a Mason these virtues should be as expansive as the blue arch of heaven itself .
RUTH . This book receives its name from the principal character given in it—Ruth , a native of \ Ioab . B y marriage withBoaz she bore Obed , the grandfather
of King David . She lived in the days of the Judges . As part of the sacred canon , its principal importance consists in its g iving the origin of
David ' s family and his descent from Judah , but as a picture of suffering patience and devotedness to God ' s service , it is unexcelled in all ancient and modern history .
Metropolitan Lodge Of Instruction.
METROPOLITAN LODGE OF INSTRUCTION .
On Friday , the 24 th ult ., at the weekly meeting of the above popular lodge , which is held at the George Hotel , Aldermanbiiry , the ceremonies of consecration and installation were admirably worked by Bro . James Brett , P . M ., Asst . G . Purst . The worthy brother was supported upon this
occasion by a large number of brethren , amongst whom we noticed the following , viz ., Bros . E . Gottheil , AVorrell , Carey , Oliver , Ashby , Atkins . Shay , D . R . Hill , R . AV . " Little , Dorsey , Green , U . A . Smith , Coles , AVintle , Harvey , II . AVhittle , E . Hackney , Kelso , Savener , G . F . Cook , A . Robbins ,
Alcock , II . T . Thompson , AVest , Hubbard , Mortlock and Grant . The whole of the ceremony of consecration , including the oration , was worked by Bro . Brett , who afterwards installed Bro . Gottheil , who is well known as a zealous and rising Mason , into the chair of K . S . The officers were then appointed
and tho lodge was closed down to the first degree , when Bro . Little , P . M . in a brief but appropriate speech , proposed that the cordial thanks of the members be awarded to Bro . James Brett , for the Masonic ability he had evinced in working the two
beautiful ceremonies of consecration and installation , This being seconded was carried by acclamation . Bro . Brett acknowledged the compliment and the lodge was closed . AVe may add that the meetings are held every Friday evening at 7 o'clock .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
On Thursday last , the ordinary monthly meeting of the General Committee of the Girls' School assembled in the Board Room , Freemasons' Hall , Bro . TJdall , V . P ., presided . There were also present , Bros . J . M . Clabon , W . Young , W . Farnfield , Edward Cox , J . R . Sheen , T . W ;
White , H . Massey , W . J . Adams , and James F . Corben . The minutes of the former meeting were read , and a recommendation to the Quarterly General Court was carried unanimously . Other small matters which fell within the powers of
the General Committee were transacted , and a little candidate for election gave satisfactory proofs of her fitness for admission to the school , and her name was ordered to be placed on the list for the April election . The . Committee then adjourned .
Original Correspondence.
Original Correspondence .
[ The Editor is not responsible for thc opinions expressed b y Correspondents . " ] INELIGIBILITY OF BASTARDS AS
FREEMASONS . To the Editor of The Freemason . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —AVe all admit that Freemasonry is of Jewish origin . Allow me to remark that it seems to me the arguments of Bros . " Leo" and " Cipes , " with regard
to admitting bastards into Freemasonry is also in some respect of Jewish origin . In order to prove this , I must trouble your readers to look at the subject : — lst . Judaism as observed in tho time of the first Temple built , by King Solomon .
2 nd . Judaism observed in the time of the second Temple , built by Ezra . The Judaism of the first Temple . AVe all must admit that King Solomou observed the common mrr bnps ^ w vh " a bastard shall not enter the congregation of the Lord . "
The Judaism of the second Temple , which caused our Lord to say to them , ( " Ye made the commandments ] of God of none effect by your Traditions , " gives bastards the preference to the highest man in office the Mosaic Law bestowed on mankind . This we see from the following well known sentences in the Jews' tradition : —
S ~ n 3 in ^ Som ^ nimin-in -vmr *
" A learned man , though illegitimate , goes before a High Priest ; " and in another passage , when the subject is argued as to a High Priest and a bastard being taken into captivity , the question is asked , who is to redeemed first ? the reply is "rtooi , v ^ n hm jn : o rrrr *? nN
D-nrr Dsn Tfcbn , am Tchn " But if the High priest be au unlearned man , and the illegitimate be a wise man , the latter is to have the precedence . " I consider the opinion of Bros . " Leo" aud " Cipes " amounts to the same thing . Leo expresses a wish to observe Freemasonry to the traditions of
the second Temple . AVell does our Bro . "Cipes " caution him not to make " void" the Ancient and and True Freemasonry which dates from the first Temple . I must thank Bro . " Cipes " for his able argument of Freemasonry of the first Temple as observed by King Solomon , " a bastard shall not enter the congregation " of our holy Order .
I remain yours respectfully , D . STOLEZ , Of the Yarborough Lodge , No . r-54 .
AVE are informed that the " Confidence Lodge of Instruction" has been removed lo Bro . Forster ' a , "Railway Tavern , " Fenchurch-strcet , and that the lodge will resume its meetings ou AVednesday , the ( ith of October , at 7 p . m ., on which occasion Bro . Jas . Brett , P . M ., V . ' A ., and A . G . P ., will work the ceremonies of consecration and installation , and it
is to be hoped the brethren will rally around Bro . Brett , who is ever ready to give his valuable services and time in imparting instruction to the brethren , whether iu the Craft or Royal Arch degrees . EPILEPSY on Firs . —A sure cure for this distressing complaint is now made known in a treatise- ( of 18 octavo pages ) on Foreign and Native Herbal Preparations , published
by Prof . O . Pliclps Drown , The prescription waa discovered by liim in such a providential manner tli . it lie cannot conscientiously refuse to make it known , as it lias cured everybody who lias used it for Pits , never having failed in a single case . The ingredients may be obtained from any chemist . — Persons desiring a copy may address Prof . O . Phelps Brown , No . 2 , King-street , Covent-garden , London , enclosing stamp . Six copies , three stamps . —AovT .
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Reviews.
Reviews .
—?—General History , Cyclopedia , and Dictionary of Freemasonry , by Bro . ROBERT MACOY , 33 ° , P . D . G . M . of New York , & c . New York Masonic Publishing Company , 432 ,
Broomestreet ; 1869 . This is a truly splendid contribution to Masonic literature , and bears the impress of sedulous research , and great ability . The name of Bro . Macoy , is widely and favourably known as a
Masonic author , but in this compilation he has surpassed his previous efforts , and produced a a work which must find a place in the library of every intelligent Mason . The information it contains , embraces such a
vast area of rare and curious knowledge , that a review , however copious , could give but a faint idea of its Masonic value . We shall , therefore , content ourselves by stating that this great work must be considered as the text book of the Craft
and its interest to Masonic students is enhanced by the fact , that upwards of 300 choice engravings are interspersed throughout the 700 pages of the
work . We shall give our readers an intellectual treat from time to time , by quotations from the book , in our " Multum in Parvo , or Notes and Queries . "
Multum In Parbo, Or Masonic Notes And Queries.
Multum in Parbo , or Masonic Notes and Queries .
—•—WE select the following from Bro . Macoy ' s magnificient Cyclopedia of Freemasonry , which will show the wide range of its definitions : — AMALTHEA , The name of the horn of the Cretan goat It is the mythological horn of plenty , " Cornu
copia , " and which signifies an abundance of things necessary to life . It . is the jewel of the stewards of a Lodge of Master "Masons . DEMIURGIC , A Handicraftsman The name given in the cosmogony of the gnostics to the creator , or Former of the world of sense . He was conceived as the archon . or chief of the lowest order of tlie spirits , or
aeons , of the pleroma ; mingling with chaos , he formed in it a corporeal animated world . He created man , but could impart to him only his own weak principlet \\ apysche , orsensuous soul—therefore , lhe highest , the really good God , added the divine rational soul , or pneutna . But the power of evil in the material body ,
and the hostile influence of the merely sensuous demiurge , prevented the development of that higher element . The demiurge , holding himself to be thc hig hest God , CDuld not bring his creatures to the knowledge of thc true Godhead ; as the Jehovah of the Jews he gave them the imperfect law of Moses , which
promised merely a sensuous happiness , and even that not attainable * and against the spirits of the hyle , or •world of matter , he sent only a psychical , and therefore powerless , Messiah . Lux K TKNEIIUIS , Light out of Darkness . —This device teaches that when man is enlightened by reason , lie is able to penetrate the darkness and obscurity , which ignorance and supcrstitiition spread abroad .
Ahman Rezon.
AHMAN REZON .
Dr . Mackey says these words are derived from the Hebrew ahin , brothers , manuh , to prepare , and ration , the will or law ; and signifies
therefore " the law of prepared brothers . Others contend that the derivation is from achi man ratzon , " the opinions of a true and faithful brother . " It was the title adopted for their
Book of Constitutions , by the section which split oil'from our Grand Lodgo about the year 1740 , and denominated themselves , by way of distinction , Ancient Masons .
BALLOT . Balloting frequently takes place in a lodge , more particularl y in admitting a candidate ,
which is never allowed to take place unless ho has a majority of votes in his favour , according to the rules of the lodge ; some lodges requiring perfect unanimity , others admitting the candi-
Ahman Rezon.
date when there are not more than three black balls against him . In exercising this privilege , every member ought to g ive his vote perfectly free from any influence from either the officers of
the lodge or from personal or private motives . He ought at all times to remember that this privilege is given to men who ought to think and act for
themselves , with this one sole object m view , viz . : the credit , honour and welfare of the Craft in general , and of his own lodge in particular .
CHIEF POINT . The chief point in Masonry is to endeavour to be happy ourselves , and communicate that happiness to others .
CRUX ANSATA . This sign , orig inally signifying life , was adopted as a Christian emblem , either from its similarity
to the shape of the cross , or from its being considered the symbol of a state of future existence .
VENERABLE is the title of the Master in French Lodges , equivalent to Worshipful in England and American Lodges .
BLUE . This durable and beautiful colour was adopted and worn by our ancient brethren of the three symbolic degrees , as the peculiar characteristic
of an institution which has stood the test of ages , and which is as much distinguished by the durability of its materials and principles , as by the beauty of its superstructure . It is an emblem
of universal friendship and benevolence , and instructs us , that in the mind of a Mason these virtues should be as expansive as the blue arch of heaven itself .
RUTH . This book receives its name from the principal character given in it—Ruth , a native of \ Ioab . B y marriage withBoaz she bore Obed , the grandfather
of King David . She lived in the days of the Judges . As part of the sacred canon , its principal importance consists in its g iving the origin of
David ' s family and his descent from Judah , but as a picture of suffering patience and devotedness to God ' s service , it is unexcelled in all ancient and modern history .
Metropolitan Lodge Of Instruction.
METROPOLITAN LODGE OF INSTRUCTION .
On Friday , the 24 th ult ., at the weekly meeting of the above popular lodge , which is held at the George Hotel , Aldermanbiiry , the ceremonies of consecration and installation were admirably worked by Bro . James Brett , P . M ., Asst . G . Purst . The worthy brother was supported upon this
occasion by a large number of brethren , amongst whom we noticed the following , viz ., Bros . E . Gottheil , AVorrell , Carey , Oliver , Ashby , Atkins . Shay , D . R . Hill , R . AV . " Little , Dorsey , Green , U . A . Smith , Coles , AVintle , Harvey , II . AVhittle , E . Hackney , Kelso , Savener , G . F . Cook , A . Robbins ,
Alcock , II . T . Thompson , AVest , Hubbard , Mortlock and Grant . The whole of the ceremony of consecration , including the oration , was worked by Bro . Brett , who afterwards installed Bro . Gottheil , who is well known as a zealous and rising Mason , into the chair of K . S . The officers were then appointed
and tho lodge was closed down to the first degree , when Bro . Little , P . M . in a brief but appropriate speech , proposed that the cordial thanks of the members be awarded to Bro . James Brett , for the Masonic ability he had evinced in working the two
beautiful ceremonies of consecration and installation , This being seconded was carried by acclamation . Bro . Brett acknowledged the compliment and the lodge was closed . AVe may add that the meetings are held every Friday evening at 7 o'clock .
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
On Thursday last , the ordinary monthly meeting of the General Committee of the Girls' School assembled in the Board Room , Freemasons' Hall , Bro . TJdall , V . P ., presided . There were also present , Bros . J . M . Clabon , W . Young , W . Farnfield , Edward Cox , J . R . Sheen , T . W ;
White , H . Massey , W . J . Adams , and James F . Corben . The minutes of the former meeting were read , and a recommendation to the Quarterly General Court was carried unanimously . Other small matters which fell within the powers of
the General Committee were transacted , and a little candidate for election gave satisfactory proofs of her fitness for admission to the school , and her name was ordered to be placed on the list for the April election . The . Committee then adjourned .
Original Correspondence.
Original Correspondence .
[ The Editor is not responsible for thc opinions expressed b y Correspondents . " ] INELIGIBILITY OF BASTARDS AS
FREEMASONS . To the Editor of The Freemason . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —AVe all admit that Freemasonry is of Jewish origin . Allow me to remark that it seems to me the arguments of Bros . " Leo" and " Cipes , " with regard
to admitting bastards into Freemasonry is also in some respect of Jewish origin . In order to prove this , I must trouble your readers to look at the subject : — lst . Judaism as observed in tho time of the first Temple built , by King Solomon .
2 nd . Judaism observed in the time of the second Temple , built by Ezra . The Judaism of the first Temple . AVe all must admit that King Solomou observed the common mrr bnps ^ w vh " a bastard shall not enter the congregation of the Lord . "
The Judaism of the second Temple , which caused our Lord to say to them , ( " Ye made the commandments ] of God of none effect by your Traditions , " gives bastards the preference to the highest man in office the Mosaic Law bestowed on mankind . This we see from the following well known sentences in the Jews' tradition : —
S ~ n 3 in ^ Som ^ nimin-in -vmr *
" A learned man , though illegitimate , goes before a High Priest ; " and in another passage , when the subject is argued as to a High Priest and a bastard being taken into captivity , the question is asked , who is to redeemed first ? the reply is "rtooi , v ^ n hm jn : o rrrr *? nN
D-nrr Dsn Tfcbn , am Tchn " But if the High priest be au unlearned man , and the illegitimate be a wise man , the latter is to have the precedence . " I consider the opinion of Bros . " Leo" aud " Cipes " amounts to the same thing . Leo expresses a wish to observe Freemasonry to the traditions of
the second Temple . AVell does our Bro . "Cipes " caution him not to make " void" the Ancient and and True Freemasonry which dates from the first Temple . I must thank Bro . " Cipes " for his able argument of Freemasonry of the first Temple as observed by King Solomon , " a bastard shall not enter the congregation " of our holy Order .
I remain yours respectfully , D . STOLEZ , Of the Yarborough Lodge , No . r-54 .
AVE are informed that the " Confidence Lodge of Instruction" has been removed lo Bro . Forster ' a , "Railway Tavern , " Fenchurch-strcet , and that the lodge will resume its meetings ou AVednesday , the ( ith of October , at 7 p . m ., on which occasion Bro . Jas . Brett , P . M ., V . ' A ., and A . G . P ., will work the ceremonies of consecration and installation , and it
is to be hoped the brethren will rally around Bro . Brett , who is ever ready to give his valuable services and time in imparting instruction to the brethren , whether iu the Craft or Royal Arch degrees . EPILEPSY on Firs . —A sure cure for this distressing complaint is now made known in a treatise- ( of 18 octavo pages ) on Foreign and Native Herbal Preparations , published
by Prof . O . Pliclps Drown , The prescription waa discovered by liim in such a providential manner tli . it lie cannot conscientiously refuse to make it known , as it lias cured everybody who lias used it for Pits , never having failed in a single case . The ingredients may be obtained from any chemist . — Persons desiring a copy may address Prof . O . Phelps Brown , No . 2 , King-street , Covent-garden , London , enclosing stamp . Six copies , three stamps . —AovT .