Multum In Parbo, Or Masonic Notes And Queries.

MASONS MARKS , ( pages 75 . ) and 7 , 51 . ) The Freemason of 22 nd November , 187 , 3 , having come to hand at a time when I was too busy to read it , was necessatily laid aside , and then I unfortunately forgot it till it fell into my hands to-day , when I perused it . Although so

long a time has elapsed since its publication , I cannot but take notice of some statements in Bro . Hughan ' s letter concerning Masons' Marks which appear to me very extraordinary . Bro . Hughan professes himself quite ignorant that all Masonic Marks consist of an odd number of

points . It is difficult for me to imagine how any Freemason having received the degree can be in any doubt on this point , and ignorance of the well-known and long-established rule concerning it can only be accounted for by strange forgetfulness . I have , in the course of my life ,

seen the mark degree conferred on some thousands of Freemasons , and they have all been instructed that Masonic Marks ought to have an odd number of points . The words of ritual are very express and decisive as to this . " The Craftsmen are allowed to select any mark not

previously fixed on by another in the same lodge . It consists of three , five , seven , nine , or eleven points , joined together so as to form any figure they please , except yffiat of an equilateral triangle . " The last words of this quotation affords an answer also to the remarks of the

brother who heads his letter " The Double Triangle , " and I beg leave to recall them to his attention . As the Double Triangle consists of two equilatt rnl triangles , it cannot be considered a Masonic Mark . In connection with this I may mention that in a case brour / ht before the

Grand Lodge of Scotland by some brethren of the Royal Arch , who disputed the rights of a Craft Lodge to work the mark degree , the Grand Lodge after much discussion , and being guided very much by the opinion of Bro . A . Kerr ,

R . W . M ., No . 8 , S . C ., one of the most skilful Freemasons in Scotland , and by the arguments and proofs which he adduced in suppoit of it , decided that the mark is a mere adjunct of tha Fellow Craft .

Although some Masons may have made their marks with an even number of points , this is no proof that they were ri ght in doing so , and it has been very far from common . I would be much surprised by any Mark Mason doing so , or at its being sanctioned by any lodge .

I am aware of what is called the Blind Mark , but no Freemason has been instructed in this for the last hundred years . The words of the ritual already quoted are at least one hundred years old , and have during that period been universally employed in the working of the Marie Degree in Scotland . CHALMERS I . PATON .

Masonic Tidings.

Masonic Tidings .

The Most Honourable the Marquess of Ripon , M . W . Grand Master of Freemasons , has appointed the Right Honourable the Earl of Zetland Provincial Grand Master of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire . The installation of his lordship , which was appointed to

take place on tlie 25 th inst ., has been postponed in consequence of the death of his lordship ' s son , and wc understand that the ceremony will now take place in York under the auspices of the York Lodge , at Easter . The installation ( which will in all probability be performed by

the Marquess of Ripon ) will take place at the ancient Guildhall , which along with the state apartments at the Mansion House has been kindl y placed at the disposal of the Provincial Grand Lodge by the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor . After the ceremony of installation , the brethren will walk in procession to the

Cathedral , where , by the kind permission of the Dean and Chapter , a special service will beheld , after which a collection will be made on behalf of one of the local charities . The meeting will be one of great importance to the Craft , and it is expected that a large number of distinguished Masons from this and other provinces will be present on the occasion .

Masonic Tidings.

Ihe Keystone Lodge of Mark Master Masons , No . 168 , will be consecrated in the Masonic Rooms . Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on Saturday , March 28 th , 1374 . Bro . Sir Tohn Cordy Burrows , J . P ., P . M . Sir , P . P . G . W . Sussex , as the Worshipful Master

Designate ; Bro . W . R . Wood , P . M . 6 $ , 315 , 811 , F . G . Steward , P . G . S . W . Sussex , ' Senior Warden Designate ; and Bro . John Nathan Stoner , P . M . 5 6 , Junior Warden Designate . Bro . F . Binckes , P . G . Mark Warden , G . Mark Secretary , has been deputed by the M . W . G . M .

M . to perform the ceremony ; assisted by Present and Past Grand Officers . The officers of the new lodge will then be nominated and invested . The regular meetings of the lodge will be held in the months of February , April , October , and December . At the close of the business ( about

five o ' clock ) , the consecration and installation banquet will take place . The Metropolitan Mark Lodge of Instruction , under the sanction of the Kent Lodge of Mark Masters , will meet at the Coach and Horses Hotel , 323 , and 324 , Strand , on Monday , oth

March , 1 S 74 . The lodge will be opened at 8 o ' clock . Supper at 9 . A meeting of the members of the Mark Benevolent Association will be held at the Coach and Horses , . 32 . 3 , Strand , on Monday , 9 th March , 1874 , at half past seven o ' clock , for

the purpose of declaring a ballot . Bro . Captain William Frederick Portlock Dadson , Citizen and Turner , is a candidate for the office of Mace-bearer to the Corporation of the City of London . NEW ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY PAPER . —Anew

high class illustrated weekly newspaper is announced for first appearance this day ( Saturday ) . The title is The Pictorial World . The list of artists and contributors comprises many well-known names ; and as the paper will be published at a popular price—threepence—a

large circulation is anticipated for it by its projectors . ANCNVTMOUS MUNII ' CENCE . —Among the donations and subscriptions acknowledged this week by the London charities are nine sums of s ^ i . ooo each , in addition to ten sums of similar amount announced last weeK . —London Mirror .

ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS . — A council was held on Wednesday , at 33 , Golden-square , when nine companions , being Royal Arch Masons , were exalted in this interesting degree .

Consecration Of The Peckham Lodge No. 1475.

CONSECRATION OF THE PECKHAM LODGE No . 1475 .

Some time since a number of brethren , members of the Peckham Lodge , No . 879 , a majority of whom appear to have resided in Bermondsey and its vicinity , overruled the wishes of the

remainder of the brethren , and removed the lodge to Bermondsey . That portion of its members who had been outnumbered were in sufficient force to petition for a new warrant , which the M . W . G . Master , on condition of their

adopting the name of the Peckham Lodge , and promising not to remove the lodge from Peckham without his express permission , | was pleased to grant , and on Tuesday , the 17 th ult ., Bro . Wentworth Little , Prov . G . Sec . Middlesex , etc .

& c , consecrated the lodge in the presence of a large and influential gathering of brethren at the Victory Tavern , Trafalgar-road ; Old Kent-road . The musical arrangements were under the management of Bro . Seymour Smith , assisted

by Bros . Dawson and Carter . To say aught of Bro . Little ' s performance of the beautiful and solemn ceremony , can convey no adequate description of the impression that great master of our ritual and ceremonies made on his hearers ;

he is so well known and deservedly respected , that his presence is always cordially greeted by every member of the fraternity . The lodge being duly dedicated , Bro . W . J . Warren , P . M . 879 , took the chair , and installed

Bro . Alfred Henry Watkins , the first Master , in a manner that bodes well for the efficiency of the active members of the new lodge . Bro . Watkins then invested Bro . John Thomas Dalby , S . W . ; Walter Charles Canton , J . W . W . G . Warren , Treasurer ; Walter E . Gompertz ,

Consecration Of The Peckham Lodge No. 1475.

P . M . 866 , Secretary ; E . J . Cane , S . D . ; George Dnck , J . D . ; Thomas Stephens , 8 C 9 , I . Guard . Bro . Warren then delivered the three addresses in a manner that called forth a general expression of approval and deli ght . A vote of thanks to Bro . Little for his kind services , and the

honorary membership of the lodge , which Bro . Litttle acknowledged in his usual pleasant and courteous manner , terminated the business of the day . Several propositions for initiating and joining were received , and the lodge closed . The brethren adjourned to banquet , which was laid

by mine host , Bro . Rigglesworth , in a most recherche manner , and served a la Russe . Here the W . M , Bro . Watkins , at once convinced the brethren of his fitness for the honour they had clone him . His knowledge of the duties in the lodge they had had abundant proofs of in the lodge

of instruction , where he has been a constant attendant , and as president at the festive board , by his quiet , gentlemanly , and courteous manner and the original well-timed , and very excellent remarks in proposing the several toasts , won for him the most hearty and cordial expressions of

pleasure and gratification . Bro . Little in responding to the toast of the " Consecrating Master " enlarged on the practical duties of the Masons , in the practice of the characteristic Masonic virtues . The usual loyal and complimentary toasts having been given and responded to , interspersed with

some capital singing and music , the brethren broke up highly delighted with the whole proceedings . We may mention ( en-passant ) that the lodge has purchased the beautiful furniture , originally manufactured by Bro . George Kenning for the Golden Rule Lodge . Amongst the brethren present were , besides the officers and

members—Bros . Allsopp , P . M . 879 ; D . Rose , P . M . 879 ; J- H . Tyler , P . M . 879 ; G . Fox , P . M . 73 ; W . E . Francis , P . M . 8 . 57 ; Henry W . Gompertz , 1 364 ; G . Botton , P . M . 147 ; A . G . Hay ward , ' P . M . 179 ; H . BickerstafK P . M . 700 ; C . Dilley . W . M . 147 ; C . Hills , W . M . 13 ; S . J . Harry , 72 ; J . W . Jackson , 975 ; R . S . Suggett , 25 ; F . Stephens , 86 9 ; and others .

Masonic Bibliography.

MASONIC BIBLIOGRAPHY .

I regret exceedingly not being able to throw any li ght on the subject mentioned by Bro . the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , M . A . ; in his interesting communication of the 28 th ult ., not having either heatd of , or seen the Rosicrucian work " Gylpeum Veritatis " . I will again look the matter up , and report ' progress if any discovery is made .

Our able Bro . Woodford would do good service if he furnished the readers of The Freemason with a list of all the Rosicrucian works and date of issue , which have been seen by him , or traced in his researches either in Dr . Kloss ' s works , or any

other of the German authors , with which he is so familiar . We hardly like to ask so much , knowing the many claims in our Reverend Brother ' s time , but his abilities as a linguist peculiarly fit him for such a labour of love . W . J . HUGHAN ,

It is not too much to say that the introduction of Pepsine into the list of modern therapeutic agents by Dr . Corvisart created a very veritable revolution in the pathology of dyspepsia , and all diseases of the digestive organs . Whereas no complaint was so common as a chronic

indigestion , perhaps the most painful martyrdom to which any one can be subjected , this should now be positively unknown , for as the disease is due to a lack of gastric juice , a dose of Pepsine , which contains the active digestive principle of the gastric juice of the stomach , restores the equilbrium ,

and effects a cure . Fortunately , too , for its popularity , the preparations of Pepsine , for which we have to thank Messrs Morson and Sons , of Southampton-vow , are of the most elegant character , enabling it to be administered with the most extreme accuracy , and also in v ery paltable forms .