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Andrews , F . T . Marfleet , and A . J . Bulpitt , Stwds . Bro . Reed then gave the addresses admirably . His working of the ceremony was perfect and correct , and reflected thehigh ' est credit on him . He was thanked and presented with a Past Master ' s collar and jewel ; for which he returned thanks . Bro . Capt . G . Spinks , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., was re-elected to represent the lodge on the Provincial Charity Committee , and then the lodge was closed . The banquet was served in the upper hall of the building , and during the evening the courtesy and hospitality of the Stewards were the theme of admiration . Among the other brethren present were Bros . G . Kennedy , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; W . Moulds , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; R . Gooding , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; R . Fowler , P . M . :
C . Jolly , P . M . and Sec . 1472 , P . M . and Sec . 21 S 4 , P . P . A . G . D . C . Essex ( Hon . ) j F . Rowland , T . Mills , I . Brooks , F . ISharpe , C . Warren , W . G . Down , J . Baxter , E . Harbert , J . Goldsmith , W . Haughey , R . Hum , E . Brook , A . Nius , J . Fowler , H . Earnshaw , J . Mellon , H . Henry , G . Harrison , G . Hook , and J . Grierson , of the lodge . Among the visitors were Bros . A . McOueen , W . M ., H . Jacobs , S . W ., J . Ouick , J . W ., andW . H . Turton , P . M ., of 13 ; G . Dyer , W . M ., J . Wheatley , S . W ., and R . Rawlinson , J . W ., of 2399 ; Jas . Palmer , W . M . 1472 ; Capt . J . J . Murphy , W . M ., E . M . Taylor , S . W ., and B . Littlewood , of 911 ; W . Long , S . W ., and C . Mettrop , of 700 ; H . ' Mason , J . W . 706 ; and W . Ouillett , P . M . 1695 .
The toast of " The Queen and the Craft" having been loyally drunk , that of " The Prince of Wales , Grand Master of English Freemasonry" followed , the W . M . feelingly alluded to the serious accident by which H . R . H . was prostrated , and wished him a speedy recovery , a sentiment that was loudly re-echoed by the brethren present , " Gad bless the Prince of Wales " being sung lustily and in chorus . Bro . Martin was cheered as he rose to respond to a hearty reception of his name , coupled with the toast of "The Grand Officers , Present and Past . " He said he was extremely obliged to the W . M . for his kindness in coupling his name with so important
a toast . They all heartily rejoiced to have H . R . H . as the head and ruler of their Order , but upon that occasion he could not refrain from saying that every officer and brother , not only of Grand Lodge , but every officer and every brother of any lodge under the dispensation of the Grand Lodge of England , regretted and deplored the unfortunate accident to which their W . M . had so feelingly referred . He trusted their beloved Grand Master would , before long , be restored to them in all his robust health and vigour , and once more be enabled to discharge the duties of his high and important
position . It afforded him exceeding pleasure to be presei . t with them at their installation meeting , and he rejoiced to see the splendid manner in which their esteemed I . P . M ., Bro . Reed , had discharged the duties of Installing officer that day . As one of the officers of Grand Lodge , he would only be too pleased to do anything that lay in his power to assist the progress of their lodge . He was proud of his position , which he feltto be a high honour conferred upon him , and in conclusion , thanked them again for their kindness and courtesy to him that night .
Bio . Spinks , in responding for " The Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past , " spoke of the Prov . Grand Lodge meeting at Margate in June last . At that meeting their lodge was complimented on the excellent manner in which their Secretary rendered his accounts , and the excellent time in which the dues were paid . In the case of the f irl O'Neil , from that lodge it was opposed by one of the representatives , but Bro . pencer said he considered it a most deserving case , and it was carried to a successful issue . He would have liked to have seen more of the brethren present at their Margate festival , and as time went on , he trusted that the lodge would be even better represented at their annual provincial meeting .
Bro . Kennedy regretted that it had not been his lot to take the same interest , nor had he the same oppoitunities ot attending Prov . Grand Lodge as their esteemed Bro . Spinks had , yet he was proud to be associated with the Grand Officers of such a grand province as that of Kent . Bros . Moulds and Gooding also briefly responded . Bro . Hill , in response to a hearty reception of the toast of his health , eloquently
proposed by the W . M ., said that during the ensuing year they would have opportunities of seeing his work and of hearing him speak , so that if he was brief in his remarks that night they must excuse him . He could only say that nothing should be wanting on his part to make it a most pleasant and successful year . He thanked the brethren for placing him in such a proud position , and would endeavour to be worthy of their confidence .
Bro . Reed thanked the W . M . for the high eulogiums passed upon his services as Installing Officer . When , some 12 months ago , they placed him in the chair of that lodge , hetold them that he should do his very utmost to make himself worthy of their appreciation , and he trusted he had done so . From the manner in which they had received the toast , and the handsome jewel and collar that day presented to him by them , he felt that he had succeeded in his endeavours , and if he could in the future do anything to further the interest and welfare of the lodge they might depend upan it he would do it . The work to him had been a ' * labour of love . " The lodge had prospered
during the past year , and they were in a better position now than at any time since its consecration . He felt he must say that it did not depend upon the W . M . alone for the success of a Iodic but it was to the efforts of every officer and member of it that success must be attributed , and he could say that he had been most loyally helped by his officers and brethren during his year of office . He had told them that it had given him the greatest pleasure to instal his successor . He knew Bro . Hill , and respected him , and felt sure that 12 months hence they would receive him in the same hearty manner they had received him ( Bro . Reed ) on his retiring from the chair .
Bro , Spinks , in responding for "The Past Masters , " said now he had been a Past Master of that lodge for 21 years and had attended 200 of its meetings . He had had , during that time , again and again to respond for the Past Masters . He was very pleased to be present that night , and also to see Bro . Sharpe , who was with himself ( Bro . Spinks ) one of the founders of the lodge . He congratulated Bro . Sharpe , who
lived a long way from the lodge , on his presence and upon his continued membership of the lodge He congratulated the Treasurer and Secretary on the balance-sheet , especially as the balance was on the right side of the ledger . He trusted that those who had charge of the spending department , now they had a good balance , would not squander it , but keep the lodge out of debt , and put a bit by for a rainy day . Bros . Moulds and Sennett also responded .
Bro . McQueen , as W . M . of 13 , thanked the W . M . for placing him first on the roll of the visitors , which he took as a compliment to the lodge and not to himself . He had thoroughly enjoyed himself . He had known the lodge for many years , and was always received in it with open arms . Bro . Murphy said that was his first visit to the lodge , but he was bound to say it was his cun fault and not theirs . Last year he could not attend ; this year he hoped to be with them on many of their meetings . Me must say that he never enjoyed himself more , nor had been so deeply influenced as he had been by the admirable manner in which their I . P . M . did his work that day . They had initiated his senior non-com . officer —a well-known and tried officer , who was respected by all , from the youngest drum-tier to the oldest officer in the corps . He thanked them for their hospitable reception of the
oast . Bros . Palmer , Djer , and Turton also responded . Bro . Jolly replied to an enthusiastic reception of " The Press , Local and Masonic . "
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"The Officers" and Tyler ' s toast finished the list , and "God save the Queen " concluded a truly enjoyable gathering . The Misses Rosabelle Beste and Louisa Jenkins , Bros . Fowler and E . Walford , and Mr . W . Hengler sang , and Bros . Parsons and Green played , the former the euphonium and the latter the flute admirably . Bro . A . E . Kipps presided at the piano .
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ST . JOHN'S LODGE , No . 167 . The usual weekly meeting wis held at the Court House , Harlesden , on Thursday evening , the 2 Sth ult . There were present Bros . J . T . Fripp , J . W . 209 S , W . M . ; A . lones , W . M . 1617 , as S . W . ; F . Case , 1767 , J . W . ; T . I . Mercer , W . M . 2427 , acting Preceptor ; F . S . Priest , I . P . M . 1637 . Sec ; T . J . Penell , . 2202 , S . D . ; W . H . Handover , 1 ( 1 42 , J . D . j E . Willis , 771 , I . G . ; J . Laurence , P . "M . 1326 , P . P . A . G . D . C . Middx . j A . W . ' Lane , P . M . 167 ; J . P . Thompson , P . M . 1637 ; W . C . Tebbot . P . M . 2045 ; S . Hussey , P . M . 1637 ; A . M . Wybourn , Golby , Fordham , House , McBain , Armfield , T . Parker , G . Chapman , I . Cohen , Holmes , and Stanley Ball .
The lodge was opened in the Three Degrees , and closed down in the Third and Second Degrees respectively , The lodze was again opened in the Second Degree , and to Bro . Armfield , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , the questions were out , and he was entrusted . The lodge was again opened in the Third Dagree , and the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Stanley Bill , 2361 , who rehearsed the ceremony of raiting . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . In consequence of the resignation of the Preceptorship by Bro . William Hillier , P . M . 1366 and 2090 , P . Z ., the lodge has
been for some little time without a regular Preceptor , and , after due notice , Bro . Stanley Ball moved , and Bro . A . Jones , W . M . 1637 , seconded— " That W . Bro . T . J . Mercer , W . M . 2427 , be elected Preceptor of the St . John ' s Lodge of Instruction , No . 1 G 7 "which was carried unanimously . The newly-slected Preceptor was conducted into the chair , and congratulated by the W . M . in the name of the lod ? e , and duly invested with his collar of office , and took his seat accordingly . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .
Jacques Bernard De Molai.
JACQUES BERNARD DE MOLAI .
Born in 1243 , is said to have been received into the order of Knights Templar in 1265 , at the Preceptory of Beaume in Burgundy , and soon greatly distinguished himself as an able administrator and a gallant soldier . He was especially distinguished under the Grand Mastership of Wm . de Beaujeu from 1273 to 1291 , though to this Wm . de Beaujeu much blame was subsequentl y attached , for grave innovations on the reception of the Knights . In 1297 , at the death of Theobabld de Guadin , he seems to have been elected Grand Master of
the Templars . Invited to France in 1306 , to a special and secret meeting at Avignon , he left Cyprus and went with 60 Knights , at the end of 1306 or the beginning of 1307 , to France . On the 13 th October , 1307 , all the Knights Ternplars in France were simultaneously seized ( which says , rightly or wrongly , a good deal for their unpopularity)—Molai amongst them . Most serious charges
were brought against the Templar Knights , and a Commission was opened at Paris , to examine them ; but this seems to have been a complete perversion of justice , and we note that it was apparently a foregone conclusion—that , as the order was both rich and friendless , it had to be suppressed . No doubt the wealth , and probably haughtiness , of the Templars had made them many enemies . Many of the Knights were cruelly tortured , and died in their prisons .
Molai remained in prison ( it is believed that he was tortured ) until March , 1313 , when he was sentenced to perpetual imprisonment , together with Guy , Dauphin d'Auvergne , Hugo de Peyraud , and Godefroi de Gonaville , on the promise of recantation and acknowledgment of the justice of his sentence . But as he manfully avowed the tntire innocence of the order , he was burnt to death March iSth , 1313 . He is said to have summoned Clement the Pope and Phili p the King before an infallible tribunal ; and as Clement V . died April , 20 th , 1317 , and Philip , according to Wilke , November 29 th , 1314 , by a fall from his horse
( though some say not until 1323 ) , the main or superstitious feeling of the age declared that it saw in these deaths the " finger of God . " Molai is only interesting to Freemasons , apart from his gallant life and end , as Grand Master of the real Knights Templars ; though , as the historical connection between Masonic Kni ght Templars and the warrior soldiers of Palestine is more than doubtful , at least is certainly " non proven , " his name may seem to have but little to do with a Masonic Cyclop . edia . But as his name appears in later revivals of a so-called Templarism , it has been thought well to allude to him thus . — Kenning ' s Cyclopaedia .
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COUIffTY^=^_-I — - „^ . ^ FOUNDED 1807 . 50REGENTST,W,&FIREv^m J4JMMILL,E.C,LONDON.OFFICE, The Distinouishino- Feature of this Office is THE RETURN SYSTEM . On Ordinary Insurances , under which Policyholders who have been insured for Seven Years and who continue insured—wlieil" ' ' under mi Annual or Septennial Policy—become entitled to a RETURN OF 25 PER CENT , of the Premiums they have paid during enf ' Seven Years , provided no loss lias arisen under their Policies in that Period . Insurances on Farming Stocks and on other than Ordinary Risks do not participate in the Returns , nor are the Returns given on amounts which , being in excess of its own holding , arc not retained by the Office . Policies may bo effected or transferred without any extra expenses . Q . W . STEVENS , j Jo { nt georetork ,.
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Andrews , F . T . Marfleet , and A . J . Bulpitt , Stwds . Bro . Reed then gave the addresses admirably . His working of the ceremony was perfect and correct , and reflected thehigh ' est credit on him . He was thanked and presented with a Past Master ' s collar and jewel ; for which he returned thanks . Bro . Capt . G . Spinks , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W ., was re-elected to represent the lodge on the Provincial Charity Committee , and then the lodge was closed . The banquet was served in the upper hall of the building , and during the evening the courtesy and hospitality of the Stewards were the theme of admiration . Among the other brethren present were Bros . G . Kennedy , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; W . Moulds , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; R . Gooding , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; R . Fowler , P . M . :
C . Jolly , P . M . and Sec . 1472 , P . M . and Sec . 21 S 4 , P . P . A . G . D . C . Essex ( Hon . ) j F . Rowland , T . Mills , I . Brooks , F . ISharpe , C . Warren , W . G . Down , J . Baxter , E . Harbert , J . Goldsmith , W . Haughey , R . Hum , E . Brook , A . Nius , J . Fowler , H . Earnshaw , J . Mellon , H . Henry , G . Harrison , G . Hook , and J . Grierson , of the lodge . Among the visitors were Bros . A . McOueen , W . M ., H . Jacobs , S . W ., J . Ouick , J . W ., andW . H . Turton , P . M ., of 13 ; G . Dyer , W . M ., J . Wheatley , S . W ., and R . Rawlinson , J . W ., of 2399 ; Jas . Palmer , W . M . 1472 ; Capt . J . J . Murphy , W . M ., E . M . Taylor , S . W ., and B . Littlewood , of 911 ; W . Long , S . W ., and C . Mettrop , of 700 ; H . ' Mason , J . W . 706 ; and W . Ouillett , P . M . 1695 .
The toast of " The Queen and the Craft" having been loyally drunk , that of " The Prince of Wales , Grand Master of English Freemasonry" followed , the W . M . feelingly alluded to the serious accident by which H . R . H . was prostrated , and wished him a speedy recovery , a sentiment that was loudly re-echoed by the brethren present , " Gad bless the Prince of Wales " being sung lustily and in chorus . Bro . Martin was cheered as he rose to respond to a hearty reception of his name , coupled with the toast of "The Grand Officers , Present and Past . " He said he was extremely obliged to the W . M . for his kindness in coupling his name with so important
a toast . They all heartily rejoiced to have H . R . H . as the head and ruler of their Order , but upon that occasion he could not refrain from saying that every officer and brother , not only of Grand Lodge , but every officer and every brother of any lodge under the dispensation of the Grand Lodge of England , regretted and deplored the unfortunate accident to which their W . M . had so feelingly referred . He trusted their beloved Grand Master would , before long , be restored to them in all his robust health and vigour , and once more be enabled to discharge the duties of his high and important
position . It afforded him exceeding pleasure to be presei . t with them at their installation meeting , and he rejoiced to see the splendid manner in which their esteemed I . P . M ., Bro . Reed , had discharged the duties of Installing officer that day . As one of the officers of Grand Lodge , he would only be too pleased to do anything that lay in his power to assist the progress of their lodge . He was proud of his position , which he feltto be a high honour conferred upon him , and in conclusion , thanked them again for their kindness and courtesy to him that night .
Bio . Spinks , in responding for " The Provincial Grand Officers , Present and Past , " spoke of the Prov . Grand Lodge meeting at Margate in June last . At that meeting their lodge was complimented on the excellent manner in which their Secretary rendered his accounts , and the excellent time in which the dues were paid . In the case of the f irl O'Neil , from that lodge it was opposed by one of the representatives , but Bro . pencer said he considered it a most deserving case , and it was carried to a successful issue . He would have liked to have seen more of the brethren present at their Margate festival , and as time went on , he trusted that the lodge would be even better represented at their annual provincial meeting .
Bro . Kennedy regretted that it had not been his lot to take the same interest , nor had he the same oppoitunities ot attending Prov . Grand Lodge as their esteemed Bro . Spinks had , yet he was proud to be associated with the Grand Officers of such a grand province as that of Kent . Bros . Moulds and Gooding also briefly responded . Bro . Hill , in response to a hearty reception of the toast of his health , eloquently
proposed by the W . M ., said that during the ensuing year they would have opportunities of seeing his work and of hearing him speak , so that if he was brief in his remarks that night they must excuse him . He could only say that nothing should be wanting on his part to make it a most pleasant and successful year . He thanked the brethren for placing him in such a proud position , and would endeavour to be worthy of their confidence .
Bro . Reed thanked the W . M . for the high eulogiums passed upon his services as Installing Officer . When , some 12 months ago , they placed him in the chair of that lodge , hetold them that he should do his very utmost to make himself worthy of their appreciation , and he trusted he had done so . From the manner in which they had received the toast , and the handsome jewel and collar that day presented to him by them , he felt that he had succeeded in his endeavours , and if he could in the future do anything to further the interest and welfare of the lodge they might depend upan it he would do it . The work to him had been a ' * labour of love . " The lodge had prospered
during the past year , and they were in a better position now than at any time since its consecration . He felt he must say that it did not depend upon the W . M . alone for the success of a Iodic but it was to the efforts of every officer and member of it that success must be attributed , and he could say that he had been most loyally helped by his officers and brethren during his year of office . He had told them that it had given him the greatest pleasure to instal his successor . He knew Bro . Hill , and respected him , and felt sure that 12 months hence they would receive him in the same hearty manner they had received him ( Bro . Reed ) on his retiring from the chair .
Bro , Spinks , in responding for "The Past Masters , " said now he had been a Past Master of that lodge for 21 years and had attended 200 of its meetings . He had had , during that time , again and again to respond for the Past Masters . He was very pleased to be present that night , and also to see Bro . Sharpe , who was with himself ( Bro . Spinks ) one of the founders of the lodge . He congratulated Bro . Sharpe , who
lived a long way from the lodge , on his presence and upon his continued membership of the lodge He congratulated the Treasurer and Secretary on the balance-sheet , especially as the balance was on the right side of the ledger . He trusted that those who had charge of the spending department , now they had a good balance , would not squander it , but keep the lodge out of debt , and put a bit by for a rainy day . Bros . Moulds and Sennett also responded .
Bro . McQueen , as W . M . of 13 , thanked the W . M . for placing him first on the roll of the visitors , which he took as a compliment to the lodge and not to himself . He had thoroughly enjoyed himself . He had known the lodge for many years , and was always received in it with open arms . Bro . Murphy said that was his first visit to the lodge , but he was bound to say it was his cun fault and not theirs . Last year he could not attend ; this year he hoped to be with them on many of their meetings . Me must say that he never enjoyed himself more , nor had been so deeply influenced as he had been by the admirable manner in which their I . P . M . did his work that day . They had initiated his senior non-com . officer —a well-known and tried officer , who was respected by all , from the youngest drum-tier to the oldest officer in the corps . He thanked them for their hospitable reception of the
oast . Bros . Palmer , Djer , and Turton also responded . Bro . Jolly replied to an enthusiastic reception of " The Press , Local and Masonic . "
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"The Officers" and Tyler ' s toast finished the list , and "God save the Queen " concluded a truly enjoyable gathering . The Misses Rosabelle Beste and Louisa Jenkins , Bros . Fowler and E . Walford , and Mr . W . Hengler sang , and Bros . Parsons and Green played , the former the euphonium and the latter the flute admirably . Bro . A . E . Kipps presided at the piano .
Instruction
Instruction
ST . JOHN'S LODGE , No . 167 . The usual weekly meeting wis held at the Court House , Harlesden , on Thursday evening , the 2 Sth ult . There were present Bros . J . T . Fripp , J . W . 209 S , W . M . ; A . lones , W . M . 1617 , as S . W . ; F . Case , 1767 , J . W . ; T . I . Mercer , W . M . 2427 , acting Preceptor ; F . S . Priest , I . P . M . 1637 . Sec ; T . J . Penell , . 2202 , S . D . ; W . H . Handover , 1 ( 1 42 , J . D . j E . Willis , 771 , I . G . ; J . Laurence , P . "M . 1326 , P . P . A . G . D . C . Middx . j A . W . ' Lane , P . M . 167 ; J . P . Thompson , P . M . 1637 ; W . C . Tebbot . P . M . 2045 ; S . Hussey , P . M . 1637 ; A . M . Wybourn , Golby , Fordham , House , McBain , Armfield , T . Parker , G . Chapman , I . Cohen , Holmes , and Stanley Ball .
The lodge was opened in the Three Degrees , and closed down in the Third and Second Degrees respectively , The lodze was again opened in the Second Degree , and to Bro . Armfield , a candidate to be raised to the Third Degree , the questions were out , and he was entrusted . The lodge was again opened in the Third Dagree , and the W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Stanley Bill , 2361 , who rehearsed the ceremony of raiting . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . In consequence of the resignation of the Preceptorship by Bro . William Hillier , P . M . 1366 and 2090 , P . Z ., the lodge has
been for some little time without a regular Preceptor , and , after due notice , Bro . Stanley Ball moved , and Bro . A . Jones , W . M . 1637 , seconded— " That W . Bro . T . J . Mercer , W . M . 2427 , be elected Preceptor of the St . John ' s Lodge of Instruction , No . 1 G 7 "which was carried unanimously . The newly-slected Preceptor was conducted into the chair , and congratulated by the W . M . in the name of the lod ? e , and duly invested with his collar of office , and took his seat accordingly . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .
Jacques Bernard De Molai.
JACQUES BERNARD DE MOLAI .
Born in 1243 , is said to have been received into the order of Knights Templar in 1265 , at the Preceptory of Beaume in Burgundy , and soon greatly distinguished himself as an able administrator and a gallant soldier . He was especially distinguished under the Grand Mastership of Wm . de Beaujeu from 1273 to 1291 , though to this Wm . de Beaujeu much blame was subsequentl y attached , for grave innovations on the reception of the Knights . In 1297 , at the death of Theobabld de Guadin , he seems to have been elected Grand Master of
the Templars . Invited to France in 1306 , to a special and secret meeting at Avignon , he left Cyprus and went with 60 Knights , at the end of 1306 or the beginning of 1307 , to France . On the 13 th October , 1307 , all the Knights Ternplars in France were simultaneously seized ( which says , rightly or wrongly , a good deal for their unpopularity)—Molai amongst them . Most serious charges
were brought against the Templar Knights , and a Commission was opened at Paris , to examine them ; but this seems to have been a complete perversion of justice , and we note that it was apparently a foregone conclusion—that , as the order was both rich and friendless , it had to be suppressed . No doubt the wealth , and probably haughtiness , of the Templars had made them many enemies . Many of the Knights were cruelly tortured , and died in their prisons .
Molai remained in prison ( it is believed that he was tortured ) until March , 1313 , when he was sentenced to perpetual imprisonment , together with Guy , Dauphin d'Auvergne , Hugo de Peyraud , and Godefroi de Gonaville , on the promise of recantation and acknowledgment of the justice of his sentence . But as he manfully avowed the tntire innocence of the order , he was burnt to death March iSth , 1313 . He is said to have summoned Clement the Pope and Phili p the King before an infallible tribunal ; and as Clement V . died April , 20 th , 1317 , and Philip , according to Wilke , November 29 th , 1314 , by a fall from his horse
( though some say not until 1323 ) , the main or superstitious feeling of the age declared that it saw in these deaths the " finger of God . " Molai is only interesting to Freemasons , apart from his gallant life and end , as Grand Master of the real Knights Templars ; though , as the historical connection between Masonic Kni ght Templars and the warrior soldiers of Palestine is more than doubtful , at least is certainly " non proven , " his name may seem to have but little to do with a Masonic Cyclop . edia . But as his name appears in later revivals of a so-called Templarism , it has been thought well to allude to him thus . — Kenning ' s Cyclopaedia .
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SMOKERS SHOULD USE CALVERT'S DENTOPHENOLEHE. A DELICIOUS ANTISEPTIC LIQUID DENTIFRICE . A few drops in a wineglass ol' writer makes a delicious wash , for sweetening tho breath and leaving a pleasant taste mid refreshing coolness in 1 lie mouth . l'Mitor of Jfealth sny . « : — " Most effectual for strengthening the ( rums in enso of tcnilciiicss ami riilriiiifr the mouth of the aroma of tobacco . ' * Is . Od . and 2 s . Gd . Bottles , at Chemists , & c ., or Post Free for Value . Illustrated Pamphlet of Calvert ' s Carbolic Preparations sent post free on application . F . C CALVERT & CO ., Manchester .
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COUIffTY^=^_-I — - „^ . ^ FOUNDED 1807 . 50REGENTST,W,&FIREv^m J4JMMILL,E.C,LONDON.OFFICE, The Distinouishino- Feature of this Office is THE RETURN SYSTEM . On Ordinary Insurances , under which Policyholders who have been insured for Seven Years and who continue insured—wlieil" ' ' under mi Annual or Septennial Policy—become entitled to a RETURN OF 25 PER CENT , of the Premiums they have paid during enf ' Seven Years , provided no loss lias arisen under their Policies in that Period . Insurances on Farming Stocks and on other than Ordinary Risks do not participate in the Returns , nor are the Returns given on amounts which , being in excess of its own holding , arc not retained by the Office . Policies may bo effected or transferred without any extra expenses . Q . W . STEVENS , j Jo { nt georetork ,.