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Visit Of American Brethren To Glasgow.
Stewart , Bro . James Houston and Bro . Robert Fraser . Bro . H . A . Lambeth presided at the organ , and p layed a selection of national airs while the company was assembling—Bro . A . AV . Banks officiating on the piano . After tea had been dispensed .
The Chairman , who was received with loud applause , said they were met there under rather more than ordinary circumstances . He remarked that Masonry was not confined to their city ; it was not confined to England or Scotland—it was not confined at all . They found Masonry all the
world over ; they found every nation and people giving themselves up to this worthy and excellent Craftship . However much nations may be separated , even . geographically , they knew ( hat the people were brought close together by the bonds of brotherhood , and by the mystic ties of the Craft ; and however much people might
differ in language , there was one universal language which they of the brotherhood all understand —that was , love to one another . They had to-night members of another nation with them , and , fortunately , these brethren and friends spoke not only the English tongue , but they were descended from their common ancestors , and were of the same flesh and blood as themselves .
The ties of Masonry were strong , but he held the tics of kindred were still stronger ; and whilst they held out the right hand of fellowship as Freemasons , they did so , not only as members of the Craft , but as really true Masons . He asked them to join him in giving a little
stronger expression of welcome to their friendsviz ., by giving them three hearty cheers . ( The request was then heartily responded to by the assembly . ) The Chairman went on to speak of the country from which their friends came—a country which was known to them—a country
which had been the woruler and admiration of the world , and , if he was not mistaken , it was sometimes a wonder to the Americans themselves—a country they had very great interest in indeed ; and why should they not ? If the land did not belong to them , there were many people
in that country whose hearts they claimed and meant to keep . They were proud of their own land , and he was quite satisfied their excellent friends reciprocated the feeling he now expressed . He thought in Scotland they had reason to be proud of their good old country , and they never
would be the last country in the world to welcome friends from wherever they came . Their friends had been kind enough to take up their little city in their long tour , but he regretted they should have come in such unfortunate weather . He hoped , however , their friends
would accept this meeting as an offering of their pleasure at seeing them in their city . The Rev . Mr . Shanafelt , Philadelphia , then addressed the meeting . AVhen he recalled the kindly reception extended to them—the music of the pipers , and their having ascended this
prominent place in this grand hall , and the music and song—surrounded by fair ladies , and by the representatives of the Craft in all degrees—he confessctl his position was exceedingly embarrassing , and Le could only reconcile himself by believing that it was a part of their Scotch
right th us to introduce strangers . Ever since their disembarkation at Queenstown , all through Ireland , they felt at home from the kindl y courtesy they had received ; and , as he assured the brethren of Belfast , if he was not an American , he could wish himself an Irishman . He
had changed his mind . As he joined them in this very enjoyable evening , he could wish himself a Scotchman . Everywhere in Ireland they were made welcome ; r . nd as the ) ' approached Glasgow the glad music that fell on their ears , of the hammer which built the noble mi ghty ships
that floated on the seas was to him and his associates in travel one of the grandest concerts to which they had ever listened . They all were Masons , and they joined and accepted their gootlness ; and their hearts were warm with loyalty towards them . He came from a
city , and worked under the grand lodge of that city , under which / ji /; subordinate lodges were to-day in healthy , working order . They were all representatives of the 45 , 000 valiant Sir Knights of America . In a few weeks , they proposed to dedicate to the uses of Mafonry the grandest temple that
Visit Of American Brethren To Glasgow.
stood on the western continent , in the city of brotherly love , known to them more familiarly as Philadelphia . So that when their Scottish brethren came over to America the grandest edifice on which their eyes would rest in that magnificent city would be their home as it was theirs—the
Masonic Temple . This made their brethren and fair sisters forget they were transatlantic , and they felt as though their home commenced amidst the Scotch hills or the green hills of Ireland . They looked forward to the time when it would be theirs to greet their Scotch brethren
to American soil—when it would be their privilege to prove to their Scotch and Irish brethren that America appreciated and knew how to reciprocate the kindly courtesy and hospitality which they had extended to them . At the conclusion of the concert a banquet
took place m the Lesser City Hall to which nearly ioo sat down , comprising the elite of the assembled party with their ladies . The chair was taken by AV . M . Neilson , P . G . M ., who was supported by F . A . Barrow , Depute P . G . M ., and Capt . Shanic , P . E . C , K . T . ; Bro . R . Bell , M . N . C . St . Mungo , and J . Crabb , Z . of Chapter < o ,
were the croupiers . After the . usual loyal and Masonic toasts , the P . G . M . gave "Our American Guests . " Sir Knight Dr . Budick responded . The P . G . M . then gave " The Committee" who had taken so much trouble in getting up this splendid festival .
Sir Knight Bell , as Chairman ofthe Committee , replied . The P . G . M . pioposed "The Health of the Ladies . "
Bro . C . S . Spates , of AA'est A'irginia , replied expressing the great satisfaction the American visitors had felt at their reception . On behalf of the ladies both English and American present , he thanked them as well as for themselves .
Bro . Barrow , D . P . G . M ., then gave " A safe return of our A'isitors to their Native Land . " The company then adjourned to thc ball-room where dancing had commenced some time .
The Shah's Visit To Liverpool.
THE SHAH'S VISIT TO LIVERPOOL .
Although of short duration , the visit of his Imperial Majesty , the Shah of Persia , to Liverpool , the principal seaport of the kingdom , on Thursday , the 26 th ult ., was exceedingly brilliant , and must have impressed his somewhat unimpressionable nature with a sense of the
pluck and enterprise of English commerce and shipping . There was a peculiar propriety in having the reception of the " King of Kings " entrusted to Bro . E . Samuelson , Mayor of Liverpool ; for , while the former had thrown around him the tradition of ages , the latter was
identified with the sacred brotherhood of Freemasonry , which can also boast of its traditions , but of an even more hallowed character than that possessed by his royal visitor . The morning of the day ' s visit was of the least inviting nature , as the rain poured down with a relentless
equality from earl y morning until afternoon , but this did not hinder " country cousins " and townsfolk from turning out in their thousands . The Lime-street station , at which the Shah was expected to arrive , was gay with the gayest and most diversified bunting , although there was
nothing like artistic arrangement at any part of the station . There was also a good flag display in other parts of the town , amongst the most noticeable of these being the three huge Masonic flags displayed by Bro . G . Kenning , at his depot , 2 , Monument-place , which were the observed of
all observers in that part of the town . The arrival platform at Lime-street was crowded by a brilliant assembly ofthe elite of Liverpool , and as the royal train , drawn by the engine ' ¦ ' Shah , " emerged from the tunnel , there was a great flutter , and every eye was turned to gaze at the dusky stranger , 'i'lie first to alight from the
carriage was Sir Henry Rawlinson , in attendance on the Shah , and by whom the Earl of Sefton , Sir James Ramsden , thc directors ofthe railway , anil other gentlemen were introduced to his Majesty . This ceremony over , the Shah alighted from the saloon carriage * amidst tlie acclamations of the assembled crowd .
The Shah's Visit To Liverpool.
After a short retirement at the North-Western Hotel , his Majesty proceed to St . George ' s Hall , where he was received by Bro . Samuelson , the Mayor , in presence of a most distinguished company . After the excitement of the royal arrival had
subsided , his Worshi p the Mayor advanced to the foot of the dais , and said—Will your Majesty be graciously pleased to receive the address of the Corporation of Liverpool ¦? His Majesty having bowed his assent , The Town Clerk , in the absence of the Recorder , read the address as follows : —
" TO HIS MAJESTY THE . SHAH OF PERSIA . " May it please your Majesty , —AVe , the Mayor , Aldermen , and Burgesses of the Borough of Liverpool , in council assembled , approach your Majesty with cur sincere congratulations on your arrival in England , and humbly tender to
your Majesty our especial thanks for the gratification you have afforded the inhabitants of this town by honouring it with your presence . AVe highly appreciate the enlightened policy which has induced your Majesty to visit this country , and we trust this event may tend still further to
cement the alliance happily existing between Her Majesty the Queen and your Majesty , and to extend the commercial relations between the two countries . AVe hope that you will be grafified with an inspection of the public works and buildings of this town and port ; and we
assure you that the inhabitants desire to offer to your Majesty a very cordial welcome . —Given under the common seal of the Borough of Liverpool , this 26 th day of June , in the year of our Lord , 187 . 3 . —EDWARD SAMUELSON , Mayor . " His Majesty replied , through Sir Henry
Rawlinson , the interpreter , that he would return a written answer to the address on a suitable occasion ; but in thc meantime he desired to say how very much gratified he had been by the manner in which , since his arrival in this country , he had been received , both by the
Government and by the people of this country . In fact , he had been received in the most flattering and gratifying manner , and he was very sensible of the attention which had been paid to him . He also said that from his earl y days he had heard of Liverpool as one of the great
centres of the mercantile activity of the world , and he was glad that the opportunity had arisen of his being able to visit the place in person , and becoming acquainted with its institutions and its material prosperity .
A sumptuous luncheon was subsequently given at the Town Hall by liro . Samuelson , and His Majesty afterwards took a trip on tlie river , going to Trentham , the seat of the Duke of Sutherland , in thc eveninff .
Maltum In Parbo,Or Masonic Notes And Queries.
Maltum in Parbo , or Masonic Notes and Queries .
A MASONIC MEDAL . I have in my possession an ancient silver medal , which is evidentl y connected with some early period of Freemasonry . I shall be much
obliged to you if you will allow me to give the following description of it in The Freemason , in the hope that some brother may be able and kindly willing to inform me what it represents , and upon what occasion il was struck .
The medal is of oval form , two inches seveneighths by two inches three-eighths . On the right is a figure standing on a dais before a canopied throne , his left hand icsting on an arm of the throne , and his right hand holding a sword , with which he is pointing to a scroll
held open by a kneeling figure before him , by the side of the kneeling figure is another figure , standing , pointing to the scroll with his right hand . In the background are two arches , through the one on the left is seen a building in progress of erection , with scaffolding in front of it , above it is thc sun . Through the one on thc
right is seen an obelisk and the moon . In the foreground is a smooth ashlar , upon which is cut the triple tan , upon it lies the compasses and something I cannot make out , against it are supported the level and square , by it are l ying a plumb-rule and a scroll . The floor of the room appears to be tesselated . 'i'he whole is surrounded by a snake or serpent .
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Visit Of American Brethren To Glasgow.
Stewart , Bro . James Houston and Bro . Robert Fraser . Bro . H . A . Lambeth presided at the organ , and p layed a selection of national airs while the company was assembling—Bro . A . AV . Banks officiating on the piano . After tea had been dispensed .
The Chairman , who was received with loud applause , said they were met there under rather more than ordinary circumstances . He remarked that Masonry was not confined to their city ; it was not confined to England or Scotland—it was not confined at all . They found Masonry all the
world over ; they found every nation and people giving themselves up to this worthy and excellent Craftship . However much nations may be separated , even . geographically , they knew ( hat the people were brought close together by the bonds of brotherhood , and by the mystic ties of the Craft ; and however much people might
differ in language , there was one universal language which they of the brotherhood all understand —that was , love to one another . They had to-night members of another nation with them , and , fortunately , these brethren and friends spoke not only the English tongue , but they were descended from their common ancestors , and were of the same flesh and blood as themselves .
The ties of Masonry were strong , but he held the tics of kindred were still stronger ; and whilst they held out the right hand of fellowship as Freemasons , they did so , not only as members of the Craft , but as really true Masons . He asked them to join him in giving a little
stronger expression of welcome to their friendsviz ., by giving them three hearty cheers . ( The request was then heartily responded to by the assembly . ) The Chairman went on to speak of the country from which their friends came—a country which was known to them—a country
which had been the woruler and admiration of the world , and , if he was not mistaken , it was sometimes a wonder to the Americans themselves—a country they had very great interest in indeed ; and why should they not ? If the land did not belong to them , there were many people
in that country whose hearts they claimed and meant to keep . They were proud of their own land , and he was quite satisfied their excellent friends reciprocated the feeling he now expressed . He thought in Scotland they had reason to be proud of their good old country , and they never
would be the last country in the world to welcome friends from wherever they came . Their friends had been kind enough to take up their little city in their long tour , but he regretted they should have come in such unfortunate weather . He hoped , however , their friends
would accept this meeting as an offering of their pleasure at seeing them in their city . The Rev . Mr . Shanafelt , Philadelphia , then addressed the meeting . AVhen he recalled the kindly reception extended to them—the music of the pipers , and their having ascended this
prominent place in this grand hall , and the music and song—surrounded by fair ladies , and by the representatives of the Craft in all degrees—he confessctl his position was exceedingly embarrassing , and Le could only reconcile himself by believing that it was a part of their Scotch
right th us to introduce strangers . Ever since their disembarkation at Queenstown , all through Ireland , they felt at home from the kindl y courtesy they had received ; and , as he assured the brethren of Belfast , if he was not an American , he could wish himself an Irishman . He
had changed his mind . As he joined them in this very enjoyable evening , he could wish himself a Scotchman . Everywhere in Ireland they were made welcome ; r . nd as the ) ' approached Glasgow the glad music that fell on their ears , of the hammer which built the noble mi ghty ships
that floated on the seas was to him and his associates in travel one of the grandest concerts to which they had ever listened . They all were Masons , and they joined and accepted their gootlness ; and their hearts were warm with loyalty towards them . He came from a
city , and worked under the grand lodge of that city , under which / ji /; subordinate lodges were to-day in healthy , working order . They were all representatives of the 45 , 000 valiant Sir Knights of America . In a few weeks , they proposed to dedicate to the uses of Mafonry the grandest temple that
Visit Of American Brethren To Glasgow.
stood on the western continent , in the city of brotherly love , known to them more familiarly as Philadelphia . So that when their Scottish brethren came over to America the grandest edifice on which their eyes would rest in that magnificent city would be their home as it was theirs—the
Masonic Temple . This made their brethren and fair sisters forget they were transatlantic , and they felt as though their home commenced amidst the Scotch hills or the green hills of Ireland . They looked forward to the time when it would be theirs to greet their Scotch brethren
to American soil—when it would be their privilege to prove to their Scotch and Irish brethren that America appreciated and knew how to reciprocate the kindly courtesy and hospitality which they had extended to them . At the conclusion of the concert a banquet
took place m the Lesser City Hall to which nearly ioo sat down , comprising the elite of the assembled party with their ladies . The chair was taken by AV . M . Neilson , P . G . M ., who was supported by F . A . Barrow , Depute P . G . M ., and Capt . Shanic , P . E . C , K . T . ; Bro . R . Bell , M . N . C . St . Mungo , and J . Crabb , Z . of Chapter < o ,
were the croupiers . After the . usual loyal and Masonic toasts , the P . G . M . gave "Our American Guests . " Sir Knight Dr . Budick responded . The P . G . M . then gave " The Committee" who had taken so much trouble in getting up this splendid festival .
Sir Knight Bell , as Chairman ofthe Committee , replied . The P . G . M . pioposed "The Health of the Ladies . "
Bro . C . S . Spates , of AA'est A'irginia , replied expressing the great satisfaction the American visitors had felt at their reception . On behalf of the ladies both English and American present , he thanked them as well as for themselves .
Bro . Barrow , D . P . G . M ., then gave " A safe return of our A'isitors to their Native Land . " The company then adjourned to thc ball-room where dancing had commenced some time .
The Shah's Visit To Liverpool.
THE SHAH'S VISIT TO LIVERPOOL .
Although of short duration , the visit of his Imperial Majesty , the Shah of Persia , to Liverpool , the principal seaport of the kingdom , on Thursday , the 26 th ult ., was exceedingly brilliant , and must have impressed his somewhat unimpressionable nature with a sense of the
pluck and enterprise of English commerce and shipping . There was a peculiar propriety in having the reception of the " King of Kings " entrusted to Bro . E . Samuelson , Mayor of Liverpool ; for , while the former had thrown around him the tradition of ages , the latter was
identified with the sacred brotherhood of Freemasonry , which can also boast of its traditions , but of an even more hallowed character than that possessed by his royal visitor . The morning of the day ' s visit was of the least inviting nature , as the rain poured down with a relentless
equality from earl y morning until afternoon , but this did not hinder " country cousins " and townsfolk from turning out in their thousands . The Lime-street station , at which the Shah was expected to arrive , was gay with the gayest and most diversified bunting , although there was
nothing like artistic arrangement at any part of the station . There was also a good flag display in other parts of the town , amongst the most noticeable of these being the three huge Masonic flags displayed by Bro . G . Kenning , at his depot , 2 , Monument-place , which were the observed of
all observers in that part of the town . The arrival platform at Lime-street was crowded by a brilliant assembly ofthe elite of Liverpool , and as the royal train , drawn by the engine ' ¦ ' Shah , " emerged from the tunnel , there was a great flutter , and every eye was turned to gaze at the dusky stranger , 'i'lie first to alight from the
carriage was Sir Henry Rawlinson , in attendance on the Shah , and by whom the Earl of Sefton , Sir James Ramsden , thc directors ofthe railway , anil other gentlemen were introduced to his Majesty . This ceremony over , the Shah alighted from the saloon carriage * amidst tlie acclamations of the assembled crowd .
The Shah's Visit To Liverpool.
After a short retirement at the North-Western Hotel , his Majesty proceed to St . George ' s Hall , where he was received by Bro . Samuelson , the Mayor , in presence of a most distinguished company . After the excitement of the royal arrival had
subsided , his Worshi p the Mayor advanced to the foot of the dais , and said—Will your Majesty be graciously pleased to receive the address of the Corporation of Liverpool ¦? His Majesty having bowed his assent , The Town Clerk , in the absence of the Recorder , read the address as follows : —
" TO HIS MAJESTY THE . SHAH OF PERSIA . " May it please your Majesty , —AVe , the Mayor , Aldermen , and Burgesses of the Borough of Liverpool , in council assembled , approach your Majesty with cur sincere congratulations on your arrival in England , and humbly tender to
your Majesty our especial thanks for the gratification you have afforded the inhabitants of this town by honouring it with your presence . AVe highly appreciate the enlightened policy which has induced your Majesty to visit this country , and we trust this event may tend still further to
cement the alliance happily existing between Her Majesty the Queen and your Majesty , and to extend the commercial relations between the two countries . AVe hope that you will be grafified with an inspection of the public works and buildings of this town and port ; and we
assure you that the inhabitants desire to offer to your Majesty a very cordial welcome . —Given under the common seal of the Borough of Liverpool , this 26 th day of June , in the year of our Lord , 187 . 3 . —EDWARD SAMUELSON , Mayor . " His Majesty replied , through Sir Henry
Rawlinson , the interpreter , that he would return a written answer to the address on a suitable occasion ; but in thc meantime he desired to say how very much gratified he had been by the manner in which , since his arrival in this country , he had been received , both by the
Government and by the people of this country . In fact , he had been received in the most flattering and gratifying manner , and he was very sensible of the attention which had been paid to him . He also said that from his earl y days he had heard of Liverpool as one of the great
centres of the mercantile activity of the world , and he was glad that the opportunity had arisen of his being able to visit the place in person , and becoming acquainted with its institutions and its material prosperity .
A sumptuous luncheon was subsequently given at the Town Hall by liro . Samuelson , and His Majesty afterwards took a trip on tlie river , going to Trentham , the seat of the Duke of Sutherland , in thc eveninff .
Maltum In Parbo,Or Masonic Notes And Queries.
Maltum in Parbo , or Masonic Notes and Queries .
A MASONIC MEDAL . I have in my possession an ancient silver medal , which is evidentl y connected with some early period of Freemasonry . I shall be much
obliged to you if you will allow me to give the following description of it in The Freemason , in the hope that some brother may be able and kindly willing to inform me what it represents , and upon what occasion il was struck .
The medal is of oval form , two inches seveneighths by two inches three-eighths . On the right is a figure standing on a dais before a canopied throne , his left hand icsting on an arm of the throne , and his right hand holding a sword , with which he is pointing to a scroll
held open by a kneeling figure before him , by the side of the kneeling figure is another figure , standing , pointing to the scroll with his right hand . In the background are two arches , through the one on the left is seen a building in progress of erection , with scaffolding in front of it , above it is thc sun . Through the one on thc
right is seen an obelisk and the moon . In the foreground is a smooth ashlar , upon which is cut the triple tan , upon it lies the compasses and something I cannot make out , against it are supported the level and square , by it are l ying a plumb-rule and a scroll . The floor of the room appears to be tesselated . 'i'he whole is surrounded by a snake or serpent .