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Is Freemasonry Materialism?
in Freemasonry from first to last is most creditable to the fraternity , and most antagonistic to the perverse incriminations of an illogical accuser like Archbishop Vaughan . And , lastly , \ ve dep lore Archbishop Vaughan ' s appearance in the character of a false prophet . Let it be , we
conjure him , his last appearance on the stage in that iole ; let him become any other " petit sujet" that he likes , but not a " Pseudomantis . " Materialism is not like the " ism " of the future , whatever else may be , neither is ultramontanism , for materialism has in it its oyvn element of
destruction , mole ruit sua . It upholds everything that is most opposed to the intellectual appreciations of humanity , to the best and tenderest sympathies of the "Homo . * ' In its low and levelling and destructive and worthless assurances , it deprives man alike of his affection
and his dignity , his expectations and his aspirations , his longings and his emotions , his love of the beautiful , his sense of the divine , and his trust in the eternal . Condemned alike by the voice of nature within man , by the syllogisms of reason , and the witness of inspiration , its fate is certain , its fall is inevitable . As a svstem it has never
had any real influence in the world , except over certain eccentric individualities , and a few blatant talkers . Of the earth purely earthy—it is alike evanescent and mortal , and though , perhaps , a few lingering disciples may last in the ages ( o come , to point to a forgotten phantasi , to tell of a deserted shrine , we can well leave it to the triumphant onyvard march of onr educated race , under the good providence of Almighty God .,
Original Correspondence.
Original Correspondence .
[ Wc do not hold ourselves responsible for , or even as approving of theopinions expressed by our correspondents , but we wish , in a spirit of fair play to all , to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion , —ED . 1
' ¦ ' THE ECLECTIC tODGE . To the Editor if the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — In reply to the letter of my esteemed friend , Bro . W . J . Hughan , P . G . D ., that appeared in your columns of thc 27 th January , relative to the change in the constitution of lhe Eclectic Lodge , yvhich was inaugurated
at my installation as "W . M , permit me to state that it also includes the bye-laiv quoted by Bro . Hughan , which ( with others appertaining thereto ) has been abrogated by nine-tenths of the members of the lodge—in fact we have revised the bye-Iayvs completely , and considerably raised the initiation fee and annual subscription . The system on yvhich the Eclectic Lodge yvas oiiginally founded ,
although seemingly very excellent in theory , proved completely the reverse in practice . There yvas no opportunity of the brethren becoming acquainted yvith each other . It is an absolute fact that up to the last meeting several brethren never exchanged a yvord , while others not approving of the system , became members of other lodges . Now , I am happy to say all is changed for thc better .
"We shall not meet so often , but yvhen we do we hope to partake of the good things that Providence has bestoyved on mankind , yvith rational and moderate enjoyment , and shall always be happy to see friends at our social board as well as in the lodge-room , ( which was all yve could do formerly ) .
As a proof of the success of the " change , " I may state that nearly £ 20 yvas collected at the last meeting for charitable purposes . I remain , dear Sir and Brother , fraternally yours , Euyvo . J . HAP . TV , W . M . 1201 . 2 i * j , Regent-street , W ., January 30 th .
HONORARY PAST MASTERS . To the Editor ofthe " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — The interesting correspondence which has from time to time appeared in your valuable paper on the subject of wearing jewels , has given rise to a discussion here , that I think of sufficient importance to merit a place in
your columns . But it is not as to jewels , but as to the conferring the rank of Past Master on an eminent brother on the floor of the lodge . On referring to Dr . Oliver's " Masonic Jurisprudence , " page 103 , we find these words . " Any lodge may elect a brother yvho has rendered some essential service to the lodge , or distinguished himself by eminence in the Craft ,
as honorary member ; and may confer upon him , not an actual , but a past rank ; " and the fact is quoted that on the Prince of Wales returning to England , after having been initiated abroad , the United Grand Lodge of England elected him to the rank of Past Grand Master . It is therefore contended that a private lodge can elect a Master Mason , yvho has never been installed into any office , to the
rank of a Past Master , give him a scat in the East , and receive hira with Masonic honours whenever he visits the lodge . Can you say whether there is any wrong in such a course of action , and if so , the law it violates ? Your opinion would very much oblige a large number of the brethren , of whom I subscribe myself one . Yours fraternally , A CONSTANT READER .
Original Correspondence.
MASONIC QUERIES . To the Editor if the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — W . M . C . N . thinks my ansyver to his fourth query " needlessly uncoutteous , " although I only used towards him the epithet ( quoted from his own letter ) yvhich he
applied to his brethren generally . In his former letter he . inquired whether levels were worn from ignorance or design He noyv asks why the regulations authorise them , which is quite different . Indeed as a matter of fact , thc Constitutions say nothing about levels , which , I believe , is a yvord used chiefly in
advertisements . It is quite possible that W . M . C . N . ' s idea of the lau may be correct , but his assertion to that effect is of little value unless he can shoyv that the lines were ever yvorn as tans . I quite agree with P . P . M . when he condemns faulty
emblems on the apron , and I always , myself , wear ribbon of the dimensions authorised , as the Constitutions are very plain on that matter . I yvill add that there is no authority for light blue gauntlets , nor for a P . M . 's jewels being worn on the breast . Yours fraternally , A . T .
To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — 1 . Are Past Principals of a Provincial Grand Chapter entitled to yvear a jeyvel of their past rank , and by what ribbon ? 2 . Arerother Past Officers of a Provincial Grand Chapter entitled to wear a Past jeyvel , and with what ribbon ?
I am induced to ask these questions as I sec some Past Officers of a Provincial Grand Chapter wear the jewel of past rank suspended by a tri-colour ribbon , the same as Grand Chapter ; and have also seen a Past Principal wear his by a tri-colour ribbon suspended round his neck . In wearing the sash of the R . A . Degree ought the red or purple to be in the centre ? Yours truly , Z .
To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — Can you or any of your readers give me the date of the editions of the Constitutions which were published between ijS 4 and 1815 ? Yours fraternally , A . T .
" HIGH FALUTIN . " To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — I yvas not surprised to read the foot-note to the letter ot " A Visitor" in your last number , ( page 38 ) , but I yvondered very much indeed hoyv you could have given such a letter insertion . It is one of that kind which
I think " no fellow can understand . " Before I take further notice of the communication and the report to which "A Visitor " refers , permit me to state , with all respect and deference , that I represent many of your subscribers in remaiking that , as a rule , your notices of meetings arc not so grammatically constructed by some
of your reporters , nor so yvell read by your official staff , as they might be . At the same time it must be admitted that " verbatim et literatim " reports of the speeches we often hear at lodge meetings would not only make thc speakers most ridiculous before their brethren , but would overtax the most able and energetic of " readers , " and even puzzle a " Philadelphia lawyer " himself , to reduce to common sense .
Now , in the case before us fault is found yvith you , as " responsible editor , " for inserting a senseless and distorted heap of illogical , unconnected , and thoroughly ungrammatical word-whirlwind , representing the speeches made at a yvell-known lodge on the 14 th December last . It is evident that this meeting might have been better reported , and the " gravity of the duties , " and
the " responsibility " attaching to the same , better recognised by your reporter ; but really there seems to have been enough nonsense spoken to have disturbed the equanimity of any chronicler , and upset all notions of gravity in respect of context . Passing over the addresses to candidates , and allowing for a natural and justifiable pride , in possessing a distinguishing symbol ( which , however ,
appears to have rather a national than a Masonic signification ) , and also the introductions to the loyal toasts , which it would be bad taste to criticise too closely , what do we read but a very "farrago" of ridiculous similes and mis-applications ? Grand Lodge a Paradise , with a colossus having one foot in that exalted region , and the other heaven knows where , is a " staggerer , "
say what you will , and I don ' t wonder at the poor reporter becoming , from the moment of hearing that remark , practically imbecile . I will not criticise further , for there can be no doubt as to the " yvarm and impulsive nature " of the principal speaker , and his " post-prandial" endeavours to discharge fully and ably the onerous duties of his office deserve encouragement rather than
animadversion . In justice to your reporter , however , pray read the replies of the " Colossus , " and the " laureate visitor , " both of which , being addressed to an ordinary assemblage in ordinary language , were kept without thc circle of the " word-whirlwind , " and so are evidently fairly recorded and comprehended . The moral of all this is , that speakers should rather
descend to the capacity of their hearers than attempt flights of imagination yvith " wings expanding , " and , because apparently grandiloquent , believe they are expressing " thoughts that breathe , and words that burn . " But now as to your correspondent and his
disparagement of your report . Was there ever a more senseless and distorted heap of illogical , unconnected , and thoroughly ungrammaticril word-whirlwind than that contained in the third paragraph of his letter ? "What does it all mean ? What is " unthinking meaninglessness ? Are any of us really " drones in the social hive , devouring the fruits of
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other men ' s labour , " for that is the literal interpretation of his quotation ? Does the writer thoroughly understand himself ? Can he be " supposed to know what he assumes , " and how is that mental operation performed ? And as to errors in grammar , are there not those in his " well-meant criticism" yvhich should have been carefully eliminated before he rushed into print to condemn another ? Oh ' .
the beam and the mote I And , oh ! please do tell , what is a " word-whirlwind ? " It is a dreadfully alliterative compound word , but stupendously above my comprehension I Excuse anonymity on this occasion . Vol'know mc , and no doubt will once more convince me , as I always yvas , of your believing me to be , yours truly and fraternally , Jan . 29 th , 1877 . J . S .
ST . JOHN OF JERUSALEM AND THE HOLY SEPULCHRE . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — Can any High Grade brother answer these tyvo queries ? I see in the accurate " Almanac de Gotha , " that as regards the " Ordre Souverain de St . Jean de Jerusalem , ' '
the Sovereign Order of St . John of Jerusalem , since the death of its late Grand Master , Fra Tommasi de Castara , in 1805 , it has been administered at Rome by a Lieutenant of the Grand Mastership and a Sacred College , residing there . As regards the Order of the Holy Sepulchre , I see that in 1868 the present Pope of Rome divided the Order into three classes , but confirmed to the Patriarch of the Latin
Rite at Jerusalem the right of conferring the signs of the Order in the name of the Pope . According to this statement , the right of conferring this Order since tbe creation of the Franciscan Older has been confined to the Patriarch of Jerusalem , who yvas alyvays a Franciscan .
Now yvhat I want to knoyv is , on what authority and under what powers the alleged Knighthood of St . John of Jerusalem and the Holy Sepulchre is conferred in our High Grades ? Is it in fact a harmless adaptation or imitation of a real Order ? or is it a pious fraud ? ESQUIRE .
Multum In Parbo, Or Masonic Notes And Queries.
Multum in Parbo , or Masonic Notes and Queries .
LORD CHESTERFIELD . I have thought it well to give this account of Lord Chesterfield , in answer to Bro . Lord Limerick , from the forthcoming " Cyclopaedia . "—A . F . A . W . CHESTERFIELD , PHILIP DORMER , EARL OF . —Born in 1694 , and died in 1773 . He was a distinguished diplomatist , statesman , and " litterateur , " and while
Ambassador at the Hague in the year 1731 , yvas present at the " Lodge of Emergency , " or special lodge convened under a dispensation from Lord Lovel , Grand Master , to initiate Francis Franes , Grand Duke of Lorraine and Tuscany . This prince was advanced to the Third Degree the same year , Preston tells us , at a special Lodge convened at Houghton Hall , Norfolk , as he had visited England in
the meantime . Preston says that Lord Chesterfield presided on the occasion yvith a Bro . Strickland as Deputy-Master , and yvith Bro . Benjamin Hadley and a Dutch brother as Wardens . Oliver , in his edition of Preston , 1861 , repeats the statement . Kloss and Mackey , however ,
assert that Dr . Desaguliers was in Holland at that time and presided , and not Lord Chesterfield . Lenning folloyvs Preston and Oliver . The " Handbuch" leans to Kloss . There are no records in the archives of the English Grand Lodge with respect to this event , nor any official traces of the dispensation said to be granted by Lord Lovel .
Consecration Of The Aldersgate Lodge, No. 1657 .
CONSECRATION OF THE ALDERSGATE LODGE , No . 1657 .
The Aldersgate Lodge , No . 16 57 , was consecrated on Monday evening , at the Castle and Falcon , Aldersgatestreet , by Bro . Hervey , Grand Secretary , who yvas assisted in thc performance of his duties by Bros . Hyde Pullen , Past Grand Sword Bearer , as S . W . ; H . C . Levander , as
J . W . ; the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , Past Grand Chaplain , as Chaplain ; thc Rev . P . M . Holden , Prov . G . Chaplain Middlesex ; and Bro . H . G . Buss , Prov . J . G . W . of Mid dlesex , as D . C . A select party of brethren took part in the proceedings of the day , the others who were present besides those named being Bros . John Derby-Allcrott , Rev . Dr . P . H . Ernest Brette , Dr . Charles Hogg , George
Kenning , Thomas Jones , P . Saillard , W . H . Froom , Thos . Benskin , A . J . Altman , H . Massey ( Freemason ) , John Stedman , 172 ; Nelson Reed , 765 , 1572 , 1601 ; Samuel White , 101 ; Joseph Brown , P . M . 723 ; W . W . Landell , 99 ; George G . E . Fox , ; H . C . Levander , 142 ; F . Binckes , Dr . A . Greatrex , P . M . 22 ; A . J . Protheroe ; Constable ; and E . J . Jolliffe . The lodge-room , though small ,
presented a very pleasing appearance , everything being beautifully arranged , and all the furniture , which yvas q uite new . and made expressly for this lodge , being of the best and most expensive material . The pedestals and candlesticks yvere of mahogany , the tracing boirds of oak , and a massive setting maul for the W . M , was of ivory . Thc gavels were of mahogany , and the lodge books yvere
elegantly bound . The design of the members is to make the lodge one of the best in the Craft , and no means have been spared , so far , to carry out this intention . The list of officers which is given below will satisfy the brethren that this is not an empty boast . After the lodge had been opened in the different degrees , Grand Secretary read an address . In doing so he said : Brethren , on these occasions it is usually the custom for
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Is Freemasonry Materialism?
in Freemasonry from first to last is most creditable to the fraternity , and most antagonistic to the perverse incriminations of an illogical accuser like Archbishop Vaughan . And , lastly , \ ve dep lore Archbishop Vaughan ' s appearance in the character of a false prophet . Let it be , we
conjure him , his last appearance on the stage in that iole ; let him become any other " petit sujet" that he likes , but not a " Pseudomantis . " Materialism is not like the " ism " of the future , whatever else may be , neither is ultramontanism , for materialism has in it its oyvn element of
destruction , mole ruit sua . It upholds everything that is most opposed to the intellectual appreciations of humanity , to the best and tenderest sympathies of the "Homo . * ' In its low and levelling and destructive and worthless assurances , it deprives man alike of his affection
and his dignity , his expectations and his aspirations , his longings and his emotions , his love of the beautiful , his sense of the divine , and his trust in the eternal . Condemned alike by the voice of nature within man , by the syllogisms of reason , and the witness of inspiration , its fate is certain , its fall is inevitable . As a svstem it has never
had any real influence in the world , except over certain eccentric individualities , and a few blatant talkers . Of the earth purely earthy—it is alike evanescent and mortal , and though , perhaps , a few lingering disciples may last in the ages ( o come , to point to a forgotten phantasi , to tell of a deserted shrine , we can well leave it to the triumphant onyvard march of onr educated race , under the good providence of Almighty God .,
Original Correspondence.
Original Correspondence .
[ Wc do not hold ourselves responsible for , or even as approving of theopinions expressed by our correspondents , but we wish , in a spirit of fair play to all , to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion , —ED . 1
' ¦ ' THE ECLECTIC tODGE . To the Editor if the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — In reply to the letter of my esteemed friend , Bro . W . J . Hughan , P . G . D ., that appeared in your columns of thc 27 th January , relative to the change in the constitution of lhe Eclectic Lodge , yvhich was inaugurated
at my installation as "W . M , permit me to state that it also includes the bye-laiv quoted by Bro . Hughan , which ( with others appertaining thereto ) has been abrogated by nine-tenths of the members of the lodge—in fact we have revised the bye-Iayvs completely , and considerably raised the initiation fee and annual subscription . The system on yvhich the Eclectic Lodge yvas oiiginally founded ,
although seemingly very excellent in theory , proved completely the reverse in practice . There yvas no opportunity of the brethren becoming acquainted yvith each other . It is an absolute fact that up to the last meeting several brethren never exchanged a yvord , while others not approving of the system , became members of other lodges . Now , I am happy to say all is changed for thc better .
"We shall not meet so often , but yvhen we do we hope to partake of the good things that Providence has bestoyved on mankind , yvith rational and moderate enjoyment , and shall always be happy to see friends at our social board as well as in the lodge-room , ( which was all yve could do formerly ) .
As a proof of the success of the " change , " I may state that nearly £ 20 yvas collected at the last meeting for charitable purposes . I remain , dear Sir and Brother , fraternally yours , Euyvo . J . HAP . TV , W . M . 1201 . 2 i * j , Regent-street , W ., January 30 th .
HONORARY PAST MASTERS . To the Editor ofthe " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — The interesting correspondence which has from time to time appeared in your valuable paper on the subject of wearing jewels , has given rise to a discussion here , that I think of sufficient importance to merit a place in
your columns . But it is not as to jewels , but as to the conferring the rank of Past Master on an eminent brother on the floor of the lodge . On referring to Dr . Oliver's " Masonic Jurisprudence , " page 103 , we find these words . " Any lodge may elect a brother yvho has rendered some essential service to the lodge , or distinguished himself by eminence in the Craft ,
as honorary member ; and may confer upon him , not an actual , but a past rank ; " and the fact is quoted that on the Prince of Wales returning to England , after having been initiated abroad , the United Grand Lodge of England elected him to the rank of Past Grand Master . It is therefore contended that a private lodge can elect a Master Mason , yvho has never been installed into any office , to the
rank of a Past Master , give him a scat in the East , and receive hira with Masonic honours whenever he visits the lodge . Can you say whether there is any wrong in such a course of action , and if so , the law it violates ? Your opinion would very much oblige a large number of the brethren , of whom I subscribe myself one . Yours fraternally , A CONSTANT READER .
Original Correspondence.
MASONIC QUERIES . To the Editor if the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — W . M . C . N . thinks my ansyver to his fourth query " needlessly uncoutteous , " although I only used towards him the epithet ( quoted from his own letter ) yvhich he
applied to his brethren generally . In his former letter he . inquired whether levels were worn from ignorance or design He noyv asks why the regulations authorise them , which is quite different . Indeed as a matter of fact , thc Constitutions say nothing about levels , which , I believe , is a yvord used chiefly in
advertisements . It is quite possible that W . M . C . N . ' s idea of the lau may be correct , but his assertion to that effect is of little value unless he can shoyv that the lines were ever yvorn as tans . I quite agree with P . P . M . when he condemns faulty
emblems on the apron , and I always , myself , wear ribbon of the dimensions authorised , as the Constitutions are very plain on that matter . I yvill add that there is no authority for light blue gauntlets , nor for a P . M . 's jewels being worn on the breast . Yours fraternally , A . T .
To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — 1 . Are Past Principals of a Provincial Grand Chapter entitled to yvear a jeyvel of their past rank , and by what ribbon ? 2 . Arerother Past Officers of a Provincial Grand Chapter entitled to wear a Past jeyvel , and with what ribbon ?
I am induced to ask these questions as I sec some Past Officers of a Provincial Grand Chapter wear the jewel of past rank suspended by a tri-colour ribbon , the same as Grand Chapter ; and have also seen a Past Principal wear his by a tri-colour ribbon suspended round his neck . In wearing the sash of the R . A . Degree ought the red or purple to be in the centre ? Yours truly , Z .
To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — Can you or any of your readers give me the date of the editions of the Constitutions which were published between ijS 4 and 1815 ? Yours fraternally , A . T .
" HIGH FALUTIN . " To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — I yvas not surprised to read the foot-note to the letter ot " A Visitor" in your last number , ( page 38 ) , but I yvondered very much indeed hoyv you could have given such a letter insertion . It is one of that kind which
I think " no fellow can understand . " Before I take further notice of the communication and the report to which "A Visitor " refers , permit me to state , with all respect and deference , that I represent many of your subscribers in remaiking that , as a rule , your notices of meetings arc not so grammatically constructed by some
of your reporters , nor so yvell read by your official staff , as they might be . At the same time it must be admitted that " verbatim et literatim " reports of the speeches we often hear at lodge meetings would not only make thc speakers most ridiculous before their brethren , but would overtax the most able and energetic of " readers , " and even puzzle a " Philadelphia lawyer " himself , to reduce to common sense .
Now , in the case before us fault is found yvith you , as " responsible editor , " for inserting a senseless and distorted heap of illogical , unconnected , and thoroughly ungrammatical word-whirlwind , representing the speeches made at a yvell-known lodge on the 14 th December last . It is evident that this meeting might have been better reported , and the " gravity of the duties , " and
the " responsibility " attaching to the same , better recognised by your reporter ; but really there seems to have been enough nonsense spoken to have disturbed the equanimity of any chronicler , and upset all notions of gravity in respect of context . Passing over the addresses to candidates , and allowing for a natural and justifiable pride , in possessing a distinguishing symbol ( which , however ,
appears to have rather a national than a Masonic signification ) , and also the introductions to the loyal toasts , which it would be bad taste to criticise too closely , what do we read but a very "farrago" of ridiculous similes and mis-applications ? Grand Lodge a Paradise , with a colossus having one foot in that exalted region , and the other heaven knows where , is a " staggerer , "
say what you will , and I don ' t wonder at the poor reporter becoming , from the moment of hearing that remark , practically imbecile . I will not criticise further , for there can be no doubt as to the " yvarm and impulsive nature " of the principal speaker , and his " post-prandial" endeavours to discharge fully and ably the onerous duties of his office deserve encouragement rather than
animadversion . In justice to your reporter , however , pray read the replies of the " Colossus , " and the " laureate visitor , " both of which , being addressed to an ordinary assemblage in ordinary language , were kept without thc circle of the " word-whirlwind , " and so are evidently fairly recorded and comprehended . The moral of all this is , that speakers should rather
descend to the capacity of their hearers than attempt flights of imagination yvith " wings expanding , " and , because apparently grandiloquent , believe they are expressing " thoughts that breathe , and words that burn . " But now as to your correspondent and his
disparagement of your report . Was there ever a more senseless and distorted heap of illogical , unconnected , and thoroughly ungrammaticril word-whirlwind than that contained in the third paragraph of his letter ? "What does it all mean ? What is " unthinking meaninglessness ? Are any of us really " drones in the social hive , devouring the fruits of
Original Correspondence.
other men ' s labour , " for that is the literal interpretation of his quotation ? Does the writer thoroughly understand himself ? Can he be " supposed to know what he assumes , " and how is that mental operation performed ? And as to errors in grammar , are there not those in his " well-meant criticism" yvhich should have been carefully eliminated before he rushed into print to condemn another ? Oh ' .
the beam and the mote I And , oh ! please do tell , what is a " word-whirlwind ? " It is a dreadfully alliterative compound word , but stupendously above my comprehension I Excuse anonymity on this occasion . Vol'know mc , and no doubt will once more convince me , as I always yvas , of your believing me to be , yours truly and fraternally , Jan . 29 th , 1877 . J . S .
ST . JOHN OF JERUSALEM AND THE HOLY SEPULCHRE . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — Can any High Grade brother answer these tyvo queries ? I see in the accurate " Almanac de Gotha , " that as regards the " Ordre Souverain de St . Jean de Jerusalem , ' '
the Sovereign Order of St . John of Jerusalem , since the death of its late Grand Master , Fra Tommasi de Castara , in 1805 , it has been administered at Rome by a Lieutenant of the Grand Mastership and a Sacred College , residing there . As regards the Order of the Holy Sepulchre , I see that in 1868 the present Pope of Rome divided the Order into three classes , but confirmed to the Patriarch of the Latin
Rite at Jerusalem the right of conferring the signs of the Order in the name of the Pope . According to this statement , the right of conferring this Order since tbe creation of the Franciscan Older has been confined to the Patriarch of Jerusalem , who yvas alyvays a Franciscan .
Now yvhat I want to knoyv is , on what authority and under what powers the alleged Knighthood of St . John of Jerusalem and the Holy Sepulchre is conferred in our High Grades ? Is it in fact a harmless adaptation or imitation of a real Order ? or is it a pious fraud ? ESQUIRE .
Multum In Parbo, Or Masonic Notes And Queries.
Multum in Parbo , or Masonic Notes and Queries .
LORD CHESTERFIELD . I have thought it well to give this account of Lord Chesterfield , in answer to Bro . Lord Limerick , from the forthcoming " Cyclopaedia . "—A . F . A . W . CHESTERFIELD , PHILIP DORMER , EARL OF . —Born in 1694 , and died in 1773 . He was a distinguished diplomatist , statesman , and " litterateur , " and while
Ambassador at the Hague in the year 1731 , yvas present at the " Lodge of Emergency , " or special lodge convened under a dispensation from Lord Lovel , Grand Master , to initiate Francis Franes , Grand Duke of Lorraine and Tuscany . This prince was advanced to the Third Degree the same year , Preston tells us , at a special Lodge convened at Houghton Hall , Norfolk , as he had visited England in
the meantime . Preston says that Lord Chesterfield presided on the occasion yvith a Bro . Strickland as Deputy-Master , and yvith Bro . Benjamin Hadley and a Dutch brother as Wardens . Oliver , in his edition of Preston , 1861 , repeats the statement . Kloss and Mackey , however ,
assert that Dr . Desaguliers was in Holland at that time and presided , and not Lord Chesterfield . Lenning folloyvs Preston and Oliver . The " Handbuch" leans to Kloss . There are no records in the archives of the English Grand Lodge with respect to this event , nor any official traces of the dispensation said to be granted by Lord Lovel .
Consecration Of The Aldersgate Lodge, No. 1657 .
CONSECRATION OF THE ALDERSGATE LODGE , No . 1657 .
The Aldersgate Lodge , No . 16 57 , was consecrated on Monday evening , at the Castle and Falcon , Aldersgatestreet , by Bro . Hervey , Grand Secretary , who yvas assisted in thc performance of his duties by Bros . Hyde Pullen , Past Grand Sword Bearer , as S . W . ; H . C . Levander , as
J . W . ; the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , Past Grand Chaplain , as Chaplain ; thc Rev . P . M . Holden , Prov . G . Chaplain Middlesex ; and Bro . H . G . Buss , Prov . J . G . W . of Mid dlesex , as D . C . A select party of brethren took part in the proceedings of the day , the others who were present besides those named being Bros . John Derby-Allcrott , Rev . Dr . P . H . Ernest Brette , Dr . Charles Hogg , George
Kenning , Thomas Jones , P . Saillard , W . H . Froom , Thos . Benskin , A . J . Altman , H . Massey ( Freemason ) , John Stedman , 172 ; Nelson Reed , 765 , 1572 , 1601 ; Samuel White , 101 ; Joseph Brown , P . M . 723 ; W . W . Landell , 99 ; George G . E . Fox , ; H . C . Levander , 142 ; F . Binckes , Dr . A . Greatrex , P . M . 22 ; A . J . Protheroe ; Constable ; and E . J . Jolliffe . The lodge-room , though small ,
presented a very pleasing appearance , everything being beautifully arranged , and all the furniture , which yvas q uite new . and made expressly for this lodge , being of the best and most expensive material . The pedestals and candlesticks yvere of mahogany , the tracing boirds of oak , and a massive setting maul for the W . M , was of ivory . Thc gavels were of mahogany , and the lodge books yvere
elegantly bound . The design of the members is to make the lodge one of the best in the Craft , and no means have been spared , so far , to carry out this intention . The list of officers which is given below will satisfy the brethren that this is not an empty boast . After the lodge had been opened in the different degrees , Grand Secretary read an address . In doing so he said : Brethren , on these occasions it is usually the custom for