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Consecration Of The Duke Of ' Connaught Chapter (No. 1524.)
Masonic duties among cur brethren in the East ; at another time we find him busily engaged in promoting the cress of an International Exhibition across the Channel ; f day , perhaps , performing thc social duties of his position . „ „ ' the hishestand noblest in the land , while
to-morrow may find him interesting himself in promoting the velfare and the benefit tf thc humblest classes . May he , spared to us for many years , and may he in conjunction -ith his amiable wife , the Princess of Wales , the beloved of her adopted country , long continue to enjoy every
happiness . Comp . Lee , M . E . Z .: I have now to propose , for your acceptance , thc next toast , which is that of " The Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Z ., Lord Skelmersdale , Grand IL , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " Most of the companions present have had the p leasure and the privilege of witnessing thc able
manner in which the Earl of Carnarvon presides over Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter , and the gnat tact and ability he displays in the fulfilment of his important duties . His zeal for Freemasonry is an earnest that he takes the greatest interest in the Order , the prosperity of which be is ever ready to further . Lord Skelmersdale devotes a great deal of time and attention to Freemasonry ,
and officiates in a very able manner in the occasional absence of Lord Carnarvon . We have with us this evening two distinguished Grand Officers , whom I am very pleased and proud to welcome among us , I allude to our Comps . John Hervey , Grand Scribe E ., and Buss , Past Grand Standard Bearer , to both of whom we are very much indebted for their attendance here to-day . They are
ahvays ready and willing to render every possible assistance either in Craft or Arch Masonry , and I am sure I am expressing the feelings of the companions present when I express thc hope that lhey be spared for many years to assist thc Craft with their counsel and advice . Comp . Hervey , Grand Scribe E ., in returning thanks for thc Grand Officers , expressed the high opinion he
entertained of the Pro Grand Z ., who was so kindly and genial in his manner as to render him beloved by all who knew him . Lord Skelmersdale deserved well of thc Craft for his zealous exertions iu its behalf , while the rest of the Grand Officers were ever ready to assist the Craft with their counsel and advice . Comp . Stephens , P . Z ., & c .: In the absence of a Past
Principal , the duty devolves on me of proposing thc health of the M . E . Z . I have known him in Freemasonry for a considerable time , and know how capable he is to fulfil the duties of the Principal ' s chair in this chapter . I know he is surrounded by many companions who entertain the kindest of feelings towards him , or they would not have placed him in the proud position he occupies . I
have no diffidence in submitting this toast , feeling assured it wil ! be received in the same spirit in whieh it is proposed . Therefore , I offer for yonr acceptance the name of Comp . Lee , wishing him health and strength during the year so as to perform the arduous duties of his office , and tllat he may long be spared to be associated with the Duke of Connaught Chapter , and to see the fulfilment of his earnest
desire , viz ., the future prosperity of this chapter . I propose "The Health of Comp . Lee , M . E . Z . " Comp . William Henry Lee , M . E . Z ., said that he fully appreciated the very kind manner in which Comp . Stephens had proposed his health , although he was very d-ffident with regard to his ability to carry out the duties of the impoitant position he hid undertaken , by accepting which he
felt that a great responsibility had devolve ! upon him . In occupying thc first chair of the Duke of Connaught Chapter this evening , his mind reverted to the time when hc was installed , some four years since , as first W . M . of the Duke of Connaught Lodge , and he could not help calling to mind some well-known faces present on that occasion , but who had since gone from amongst us . The lodge vvas
consecrated by thc late Bro . Little , and Bros . John Boyd and John Emmens , Past Grand Officers , were present on that occasion , as also Bro . Charles Payne , the late Grand Tyler , all of who / n bad gone to their long heme . Hc should endeavour by a faithful discharge of his duties to merit thc confidence reposed in him . Comp . Lee , M . E . Z . : I now rise to propose a toast , which
I may fairly designate as the toast of the evening , it is "Thc Consecrating Officers . " I need hardly say how much wc arc indebted to those distinguished companions for the very able manner in which thc ceremony of consecration bas becn carried out , to say nothing of the installation ceremonies so efficiently worked by Comp . Stephens . Comp . Stephens has carried out the duties allotted to him most
admirabl y , and he has been ably seconded by Comp . Hervey , who so kindly came forward to assist in carrying out thc duties of the consecration . We have also had the advantage of the helping hand of Comp . Buss , who is one of those genial companions we invariably appeal to when we get into difficulty or require assistance in Masonic matters ; indeed there is scarcely a lodge cr a chapter in the
London district that is not indebted to Comp . Buss for some advice kindly given , or assistance considerately rendered at some period or another . On my own behalf , and on Waif of the founders of the chapter , I tender to the Conaerating Officers our sincere thanks for the very valuable services they have rendered to us this day . Comp . William Stephens , M . E . P . Z ., & c . : I thank you
, cr y sincerel y for thc very kind remarks made by you in Proposing the toast of thc Consecrating Officers . Individuall y I thank you vtry much for the manner in which "lc toast has been proposed , and also the companions generally for the kind reception which it mit with at their
"anils , and I am more than grateful il my poor services aye met with your approval . I assure you , Most Ex--ellent that on receiving your invitation to consecrate . e chapter , I felt very much flattered by the wish expressed 5 * you on behalf of the companions ; but having never •wic undertaken the important duties of Consecrating
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Officer , I hesitated at first to comply with the request , but knowing that I was well acquainted with the majority of the founders , and that my failings would be overlooked , I consented , although with a little anxiety , particularly as some difficulty vvas experienced in finding a companion to act as Chaplain . However , Ex . Comp . Hervey , vvith his usual kindness , came to our assistance , but without his aid
and that of Comp . Buss , I fear I should have signally failed in carrying out the duties to your satisfaction . However , I am pleased that this day ' s proceedings have been in accordance with your wishes , and I feel assured that this chapter , under the'guidance of such excellent Principals and officers , will flourish and become one of the best working chapters in the City of London . Again thanking you on
my own part , and feeling asscretl my colleagues would wish to say a few words in response , I shall conclude with my best wishes for the future prosperity of the Duke of Connaught Chapter . Comp . John Hervey , Grand Scribe £ ., briefly responded , and expressed his great satisfaction at the able manner in which Bro . Stephens had performed his duty , and the
gratification it had given him to assist in consecrating the Duke of Connaught Chapter , and to which he wished every possible success . Comp . Buss , P . G . Standard Bearer , also responded and thanked the M . E . Z and companions for the kind manner in which his ^ iame has been mentioned in connection with the toast , and fcr the high appreciation they entertained of
his small services . He wished tothe Dul . e of Connaught Chapter every success and every prosperity , and would at thc same time advise them to be particularly careful in the admission of new members . Every companion who signed the petition became a member of . the chapter , and it was very difficult indeed to get rid cf either exaltce or joining member who afterwards made himself obnoxious ; but he
was speaking lo companions who hatl had a little experience in a matter of this kind in connection with the lodge , and he was quite sure that the interests of the chapter would be well watched over by ihe principals , 'i hey had in Comp . Lie a companion who vvas well acquainted with the laws and regulations both of the Cratt and Roval Arch , aud hc vvas ably supported by his
two principals . Comp . Lee , M . E . Z ., then proposed "TheVisitors , " gave them a hearty welcome to the chapter , and called upon Comp . Charles Arthur Smith , Z . 1305 , to respond . Comp . C . A . Smith , Z . 1305 , in returning thanks for " The Visitors , " expressed the great gratification he felt at having had the privilege cf being picsciit at the
consecration of the Duke of Connaught Chapter , more especially as he had had the opportunity of assisting at the installation of Comp . Lee , whom he had known for many ytars , from bis first iiilr-ductiou into Freemasonry iu the lodge of which he himself v . as a member . He was sure that under the combined rule of Comp . Lee andthe other principals the chapter would be a great success .
Comp . Lee , M . E . Z ., then proposed ' ¦ 1 he Second anti Third Principals , " and said that he felt much satisfaction in having such able companions as Comps . Green and Chapman to assist him as second and third Principals . He had been associated with those companions for some considerable time in connection wilh the lodge , and he was sure that they would work as harmoniously in the
chapter as they had done in Craft Masonry . In Comp . Chapman they had a companion who was the present first Principal of the Lion and thc Lamb Chapter , a very important and influential chapter , and he felt sure that from him they would receive every assistance and suppoit . Comp . Green , in responding , said that , on behalf oi himself , lie heartily thanked the M . E . Z . for thc most kind
way in which he had proposed the toast , and also thc companions for their kind reception of the same . He must , at the same time , express on his own behalf the pleasure it had given him at receiving such a mark ot their confidence , and hoped that his conduct as second Principal would be satisfactory to the members of the chapter , and that in due time he would be thought worthy
of the distinguished position thatComp . Lee now held . Comp . Thomas Chailes Chapman ( P . Z . J 92 ) , J ., said he felt grateful to the M . E . Z . for the very kind manner in which he had referred to him as the J ., and should always be ready to do his best to promote the best interests of the chapter . He coidially endorsed the rcmaiks of Comp . Buss as to the indiscriminate admission of candidates , who
were more easily admitted than got rid of . Comp . W . H . Lee , M . E . Z ., next proposed " The Officers , " and saitl that although the officers were not at present very numerous they were full of zeal . To Comp . Brand , S . E ., he was greatly indebted for the able assistance he had rendered in the arrangements for the consecration , and all present must have been gratified with thc
manner in which Comp . Steel , S . N ., had carried oi-t the duties of Wine Steward that evening , in a manner wbich had added greatly to the comfort of the companions and the success of the gathering . There was yet another officer he must refer to , he alluded to Comp . Somers , the P . S . of the chapter , an office of considerable importance , and the duties of which would , he had no doubt , be ably and
efficiently performed by Comp . Somers . Comps . Brand , S . E ., and Steel , S . N ., briefly responded , and returned thanks for thc honour conferred upon them . Comp . Somers , P . S ., also responded , anti expressed his willingness to do all in his power to piomote thc success ol the chapter .
The Janitoi ' s toast was then given by Comp . Marsh , and the companions separated . Thc proceedings weie enlivened during thc evening bysome excellent singing by Comps . F . H . Cozens , Theodore Distin , and Bro . Bell . The visitors were Comps . C . A . Smith , Z . 1305 ; John Osborn , 975 ; and H . VV . Mayes , 55 .
Reviews.
Reviews .
THE CONSTITUTIONS OF FREEMASONRY FOR THE LODGE OF ANCIEi . T CARTHAGE , No . 1717 . We have received , thanks to the great courtesy and fraternal goodwill of Bro . Broadley , D . D . G . M . Malta , and W . M . and M . EZ . 1717 , a very elegant copy of Ihe " essential parts of the Book of Constitutions , " translated into Italian for the use of the brethren of the Ancient
Carthage Lodge , . unis , E . C . As the preface says— "The Italian language being that most generally known by the members of the Ancient Carthage Lodge , this work has been published in pursuance of a resolution passed on the subject . It is dated Tunis , April 6 , 1879 . Il is translated into Italian by A . Perini , M . D ., J . W . 1717 . The little work is neatly printed , and seemingly most admirably
translated , and reflects no little credit on thc brethren of the lodge and the zeal of thc able translator , Dr . Perini . We are pleased to see it , in order that our good . Italian brethren may sec it and study it . Nothing would give us greater pleasure than to hear that thc Grand Orient of Italy had deteimincd to " work back" and " work forwards " on the " old lines" of thc English Book of Constitntions ,
once used be it remembered in Italian Masonry , as we feel quite sure of this , that to the reverent Italian mind , unbiassed by Ultramontane violence and superstition , thc tolerant and yet religious position of the Grand Lodge of England ivould be certain to commend itself . And nothing
would so strengthen Freemasonry in Italy , nothing would constitute so safe a reply to those who attack it from a Roman Catholic , or those who weaken it from an unbelieving ! point of action . We thank Bro . Broadley much for the Book , and congratulate Bro . Pcrrin sincerely on the able manner in which he has performed his pleasing task .
THE AGAMEMNON OF -ESCHYLUS . Translated by the EAIU . OI- CARNARVON . John Murray . We cannot find room , unfortunately , in our limited columns for an adequate review of this contribution to classical studies by uur esteemed and distinguished Pro Grand Master . Aiiy vvoik emanating from bis pen would always command thc attention of Freemasons and the
public , and whether wc have regard to his hereditary prestige or public services , as an Order we may well rejoice to have him at our head . Thc work which he has just put out , though , perhaps , in its scope and study , a little above the average readers cf the Freemason , deserves the attention of the student a ^ d the scholar , as worthy of his high name , and a graceful offering to the classic muse . We
are among those who truly deprecate the insane attack which some pseudo-reformers in educational matters have lately made upon the Greek language . It will be a very evil day for us , as patriots , when our statesmen anil leading citizens rejoice in their ignorance of classic studies , and if university education , and we are pleased to note that among that goodly band of men of high culture and
university renoun , Lord Carnarvon is not ashamed to be included—a good example to many who seem to be only too ready to throw a stone at thc kindly mother who trained them and made them . It is impossible in a notice like this to give a critical review of so interesiing a work , but we can do this , wc
can commend it to the study of those who have time to spare and inclination to read an effective and honest English translation , one of the most remarkable of the tragedies of . < 1 _ schylus . Even to-day we can reopen our old "Dundorf" with pleasure , and follow Lord Carnarvon through his faithful renderings of the Greek text .
THE ROSICRUCIAN . April , 1 S 79 . George Kenning 198 , Fleet-street . We congratulate the Editor on the improved appearance of this magazine , in that the trying double columns , trying that is for the eyes , have given way to a goodly page and a neat margin . Thc Rosicrucian . has now a
useful career before it , and we trust that though from us praise is needless and might seem misplaced , that n its future numbers it will continue to maintain its high character for ( ditorial care and Masonic utility . " Ne plus ultra " seems to be its motto , and which it seeks to make specially its own .
The New District Grand Master Of Bombay.
THE NEW DISTRICT GRAND MASTER OF BOMBAY .
Bro . Tyrrell Leith has just becn installed District Grand Master of Bombay , vice Bro . Gibbs , who comes home . Bro . Tyrrell Leith was initiated in the Isaac Newton University Lodge , Cambridge , and was one of the founders and P . M . of the University Lodge , No . 1118 , London .
He is also a P . M . of Ludge St . George , Bombay , and a member of thc University Chapter 111 S , and many other lodges and chapters in his district . Bro . Tyrrell Leith is a member of the 33 ° , Ancient and Accepted Rite , and Knight Templar , & c . He was educated at Trinity Hall , where hc took the legal degrees of LL . B ., and joined the Middle Temple . Bro . Tyrrell Leith was also the founder of the first Hindoo Lodge in India .
Our worthy JJro . William Harris , after eighteen years' service of important duties , sixteen of which were at the Executive Department at Scotland Yard , has been appointed by Col . Sir W . G . Henderson , K . C . B ., as superintendent of the S . or Hampstead Division . He leaves his office with the heartiest good
wishes of all those brought in contact with him , and we heartily congratulate him on the appointment anti the S Division on their having so able and esteemed an officer over them . Bro . Harris has becn frequently specially commended , and holds the position of J . W . of the Domatic Lodge , & c , & e .
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Consecration Of The Duke Of ' Connaught Chapter (No. 1524.)
Masonic duties among cur brethren in the East ; at another time we find him busily engaged in promoting the cress of an International Exhibition across the Channel ; f day , perhaps , performing thc social duties of his position . „ „ ' the hishestand noblest in the land , while
to-morrow may find him interesting himself in promoting the velfare and the benefit tf thc humblest classes . May he , spared to us for many years , and may he in conjunction -ith his amiable wife , the Princess of Wales , the beloved of her adopted country , long continue to enjoy every
happiness . Comp . Lee , M . E . Z .: I have now to propose , for your acceptance , thc next toast , which is that of " The Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro Grand Z ., Lord Skelmersdale , Grand IL , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " Most of the companions present have had the p leasure and the privilege of witnessing thc able
manner in which the Earl of Carnarvon presides over Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter , and the gnat tact and ability he displays in the fulfilment of his important duties . His zeal for Freemasonry is an earnest that he takes the greatest interest in the Order , the prosperity of which be is ever ready to further . Lord Skelmersdale devotes a great deal of time and attention to Freemasonry ,
and officiates in a very able manner in the occasional absence of Lord Carnarvon . We have with us this evening two distinguished Grand Officers , whom I am very pleased and proud to welcome among us , I allude to our Comps . John Hervey , Grand Scribe E ., and Buss , Past Grand Standard Bearer , to both of whom we are very much indebted for their attendance here to-day . They are
ahvays ready and willing to render every possible assistance either in Craft or Arch Masonry , and I am sure I am expressing the feelings of the companions present when I express thc hope that lhey be spared for many years to assist thc Craft with their counsel and advice . Comp . Hervey , Grand Scribe E ., in returning thanks for thc Grand Officers , expressed the high opinion he
entertained of the Pro Grand Z ., who was so kindly and genial in his manner as to render him beloved by all who knew him . Lord Skelmersdale deserved well of thc Craft for his zealous exertions iu its behalf , while the rest of the Grand Officers were ever ready to assist the Craft with their counsel and advice . Comp . Stephens , P . Z ., & c .: In the absence of a Past
Principal , the duty devolves on me of proposing thc health of the M . E . Z . I have known him in Freemasonry for a considerable time , and know how capable he is to fulfil the duties of the Principal ' s chair in this chapter . I know he is surrounded by many companions who entertain the kindest of feelings towards him , or they would not have placed him in the proud position he occupies . I
have no diffidence in submitting this toast , feeling assured it wil ! be received in the same spirit in whieh it is proposed . Therefore , I offer for yonr acceptance the name of Comp . Lee , wishing him health and strength during the year so as to perform the arduous duties of his office , and tllat he may long be spared to be associated with the Duke of Connaught Chapter , and to see the fulfilment of his earnest
desire , viz ., the future prosperity of this chapter . I propose "The Health of Comp . Lee , M . E . Z . " Comp . William Henry Lee , M . E . Z ., said that he fully appreciated the very kind manner in which Comp . Stephens had proposed his health , although he was very d-ffident with regard to his ability to carry out the duties of the impoitant position he hid undertaken , by accepting which he
felt that a great responsibility had devolve ! upon him . In occupying thc first chair of the Duke of Connaught Chapter this evening , his mind reverted to the time when hc was installed , some four years since , as first W . M . of the Duke of Connaught Lodge , and he could not help calling to mind some well-known faces present on that occasion , but who had since gone from amongst us . The lodge vvas
consecrated by thc late Bro . Little , and Bros . John Boyd and John Emmens , Past Grand Officers , were present on that occasion , as also Bro . Charles Payne , the late Grand Tyler , all of who / n bad gone to their long heme . Hc should endeavour by a faithful discharge of his duties to merit thc confidence reposed in him . Comp . Lee , M . E . Z . : I now rise to propose a toast , which
I may fairly designate as the toast of the evening , it is "Thc Consecrating Officers . " I need hardly say how much wc arc indebted to those distinguished companions for the very able manner in which thc ceremony of consecration bas becn carried out , to say nothing of the installation ceremonies so efficiently worked by Comp . Stephens . Comp . Stephens has carried out the duties allotted to him most
admirabl y , and he has been ably seconded by Comp . Hervey , who so kindly came forward to assist in carrying out thc duties of the consecration . We have also had the advantage of the helping hand of Comp . Buss , who is one of those genial companions we invariably appeal to when we get into difficulty or require assistance in Masonic matters ; indeed there is scarcely a lodge cr a chapter in the
London district that is not indebted to Comp . Buss for some advice kindly given , or assistance considerately rendered at some period or another . On my own behalf , and on Waif of the founders of the chapter , I tender to the Conaerating Officers our sincere thanks for the very valuable services they have rendered to us this day . Comp . William Stephens , M . E . P . Z ., & c . : I thank you
, cr y sincerel y for thc very kind remarks made by you in Proposing the toast of thc Consecrating Officers . Individuall y I thank you vtry much for the manner in which "lc toast has been proposed , and also the companions generally for the kind reception which it mit with at their
"anils , and I am more than grateful il my poor services aye met with your approval . I assure you , Most Ex--ellent that on receiving your invitation to consecrate . e chapter , I felt very much flattered by the wish expressed 5 * you on behalf of the companions ; but having never •wic undertaken the important duties of Consecrating
Consecration Of The Duke Of ' Connaught Chapter (No. 1524.)
Officer , I hesitated at first to comply with the request , but knowing that I was well acquainted with the majority of the founders , and that my failings would be overlooked , I consented , although with a little anxiety , particularly as some difficulty vvas experienced in finding a companion to act as Chaplain . However , Ex . Comp . Hervey , vvith his usual kindness , came to our assistance , but without his aid
and that of Comp . Buss , I fear I should have signally failed in carrying out the duties to your satisfaction . However , I am pleased that this day ' s proceedings have been in accordance with your wishes , and I feel assured that this chapter , under the'guidance of such excellent Principals and officers , will flourish and become one of the best working chapters in the City of London . Again thanking you on
my own part , and feeling asscretl my colleagues would wish to say a few words in response , I shall conclude with my best wishes for the future prosperity of the Duke of Connaught Chapter . Comp . John Hervey , Grand Scribe £ ., briefly responded , and expressed his great satisfaction at the able manner in which Bro . Stephens had performed his duty , and the
gratification it had given him to assist in consecrating the Duke of Connaught Chapter , and to which he wished every possible success . Comp . Buss , P . G . Standard Bearer , also responded and thanked the M . E . Z and companions for the kind manner in which his ^ iame has been mentioned in connection with the toast , and fcr the high appreciation they entertained of
his small services . He wished tothe Dul . e of Connaught Chapter every success and every prosperity , and would at thc same time advise them to be particularly careful in the admission of new members . Every companion who signed the petition became a member of . the chapter , and it was very difficult indeed to get rid cf either exaltce or joining member who afterwards made himself obnoxious ; but he
was speaking lo companions who hatl had a little experience in a matter of this kind in connection with the lodge , and he was quite sure that the interests of the chapter would be well watched over by ihe principals , 'i hey had in Comp . Lie a companion who vvas well acquainted with the laws and regulations both of the Cratt and Roval Arch , aud hc vvas ably supported by his
two principals . Comp . Lee , M . E . Z ., then proposed "TheVisitors , " gave them a hearty welcome to the chapter , and called upon Comp . Charles Arthur Smith , Z . 1305 , to respond . Comp . C . A . Smith , Z . 1305 , in returning thanks for " The Visitors , " expressed the great gratification he felt at having had the privilege cf being picsciit at the
consecration of the Duke of Connaught Chapter , more especially as he had had the opportunity of assisting at the installation of Comp . Lee , whom he had known for many ytars , from bis first iiilr-ductiou into Freemasonry iu the lodge of which he himself v . as a member . He was sure that under the combined rule of Comp . Lee andthe other principals the chapter would be a great success .
Comp . Lee , M . E . Z ., then proposed ' ¦ 1 he Second anti Third Principals , " and said that he felt much satisfaction in having such able companions as Comps . Green and Chapman to assist him as second and third Principals . He had been associated with those companions for some considerable time in connection wilh the lodge , and he was sure that they would work as harmoniously in the
chapter as they had done in Craft Masonry . In Comp . Chapman they had a companion who was the present first Principal of the Lion and thc Lamb Chapter , a very important and influential chapter , and he felt sure that from him they would receive every assistance and suppoit . Comp . Green , in responding , said that , on behalf oi himself , lie heartily thanked the M . E . Z . for thc most kind
way in which he had proposed the toast , and also thc companions for their kind reception of the same . He must , at the same time , express on his own behalf the pleasure it had given him at receiving such a mark ot their confidence , and hoped that his conduct as second Principal would be satisfactory to the members of the chapter , and that in due time he would be thought worthy
of the distinguished position thatComp . Lee now held . Comp . Thomas Chailes Chapman ( P . Z . J 92 ) , J ., said he felt grateful to the M . E . Z . for the very kind manner in which he had referred to him as the J ., and should always be ready to do his best to promote the best interests of the chapter . He coidially endorsed the rcmaiks of Comp . Buss as to the indiscriminate admission of candidates , who
were more easily admitted than got rid of . Comp . W . H . Lee , M . E . Z ., next proposed " The Officers , " and saitl that although the officers were not at present very numerous they were full of zeal . To Comp . Brand , S . E ., he was greatly indebted for the able assistance he had rendered in the arrangements for the consecration , and all present must have been gratified with thc
manner in which Comp . Steel , S . N ., had carried oi-t the duties of Wine Steward that evening , in a manner wbich had added greatly to the comfort of the companions and the success of the gathering . There was yet another officer he must refer to , he alluded to Comp . Somers , the P . S . of the chapter , an office of considerable importance , and the duties of which would , he had no doubt , be ably and
efficiently performed by Comp . Somers . Comps . Brand , S . E ., and Steel , S . N ., briefly responded , and returned thanks for thc honour conferred upon them . Comp . Somers , P . S ., also responded , anti expressed his willingness to do all in his power to piomote thc success ol the chapter .
The Janitoi ' s toast was then given by Comp . Marsh , and the companions separated . Thc proceedings weie enlivened during thc evening bysome excellent singing by Comps . F . H . Cozens , Theodore Distin , and Bro . Bell . The visitors were Comps . C . A . Smith , Z . 1305 ; John Osborn , 975 ; and H . VV . Mayes , 55 .
Reviews.
Reviews .
THE CONSTITUTIONS OF FREEMASONRY FOR THE LODGE OF ANCIEi . T CARTHAGE , No . 1717 . We have received , thanks to the great courtesy and fraternal goodwill of Bro . Broadley , D . D . G . M . Malta , and W . M . and M . EZ . 1717 , a very elegant copy of Ihe " essential parts of the Book of Constitutions , " translated into Italian for the use of the brethren of the Ancient
Carthage Lodge , . unis , E . C . As the preface says— "The Italian language being that most generally known by the members of the Ancient Carthage Lodge , this work has been published in pursuance of a resolution passed on the subject . It is dated Tunis , April 6 , 1879 . Il is translated into Italian by A . Perini , M . D ., J . W . 1717 . The little work is neatly printed , and seemingly most admirably
translated , and reflects no little credit on thc brethren of the lodge and the zeal of thc able translator , Dr . Perini . We are pleased to see it , in order that our good . Italian brethren may sec it and study it . Nothing would give us greater pleasure than to hear that thc Grand Orient of Italy had deteimincd to " work back" and " work forwards " on the " old lines" of thc English Book of Constitntions ,
once used be it remembered in Italian Masonry , as we feel quite sure of this , that to the reverent Italian mind , unbiassed by Ultramontane violence and superstition , thc tolerant and yet religious position of the Grand Lodge of England ivould be certain to commend itself . And nothing
would so strengthen Freemasonry in Italy , nothing would constitute so safe a reply to those who attack it from a Roman Catholic , or those who weaken it from an unbelieving ! point of action . We thank Bro . Broadley much for the Book , and congratulate Bro . Pcrrin sincerely on the able manner in which he has performed his pleasing task .
THE AGAMEMNON OF -ESCHYLUS . Translated by the EAIU . OI- CARNARVON . John Murray . We cannot find room , unfortunately , in our limited columns for an adequate review of this contribution to classical studies by uur esteemed and distinguished Pro Grand Master . Aiiy vvoik emanating from bis pen would always command thc attention of Freemasons and the
public , and whether wc have regard to his hereditary prestige or public services , as an Order we may well rejoice to have him at our head . Thc work which he has just put out , though , perhaps , in its scope and study , a little above the average readers cf the Freemason , deserves the attention of the student a ^ d the scholar , as worthy of his high name , and a graceful offering to the classic muse . We
are among those who truly deprecate the insane attack which some pseudo-reformers in educational matters have lately made upon the Greek language . It will be a very evil day for us , as patriots , when our statesmen anil leading citizens rejoice in their ignorance of classic studies , and if university education , and we are pleased to note that among that goodly band of men of high culture and
university renoun , Lord Carnarvon is not ashamed to be included—a good example to many who seem to be only too ready to throw a stone at thc kindly mother who trained them and made them . It is impossible in a notice like this to give a critical review of so interesiing a work , but we can do this , wc
can commend it to the study of those who have time to spare and inclination to read an effective and honest English translation , one of the most remarkable of the tragedies of . < 1 _ schylus . Even to-day we can reopen our old "Dundorf" with pleasure , and follow Lord Carnarvon through his faithful renderings of the Greek text .
THE ROSICRUCIAN . April , 1 S 79 . George Kenning 198 , Fleet-street . We congratulate the Editor on the improved appearance of this magazine , in that the trying double columns , trying that is for the eyes , have given way to a goodly page and a neat margin . Thc Rosicrucian . has now a
useful career before it , and we trust that though from us praise is needless and might seem misplaced , that n its future numbers it will continue to maintain its high character for ( ditorial care and Masonic utility . " Ne plus ultra " seems to be its motto , and which it seeks to make specially its own .
The New District Grand Master Of Bombay.
THE NEW DISTRICT GRAND MASTER OF BOMBAY .
Bro . Tyrrell Leith has just becn installed District Grand Master of Bombay , vice Bro . Gibbs , who comes home . Bro . Tyrrell Leith was initiated in the Isaac Newton University Lodge , Cambridge , and was one of the founders and P . M . of the University Lodge , No . 1118 , London .
He is also a P . M . of Ludge St . George , Bombay , and a member of thc University Chapter 111 S , and many other lodges and chapters in his district . Bro . Tyrrell Leith is a member of the 33 ° , Ancient and Accepted Rite , and Knight Templar , & c . He was educated at Trinity Hall , where hc took the legal degrees of LL . B ., and joined the Middle Temple . Bro . Tyrrell Leith was also the founder of the first Hindoo Lodge in India .
Our worthy JJro . William Harris , after eighteen years' service of important duties , sixteen of which were at the Executive Department at Scotland Yard , has been appointed by Col . Sir W . G . Henderson , K . C . B ., as superintendent of the S . or Hampstead Division . He leaves his office with the heartiest good
wishes of all those brought in contact with him , and we heartily congratulate him on the appointment anti the S Division on their having so able and esteemed an officer over them . Bro . Harris has becn frequently specially commended , and holds the position of J . W . of the Domatic Lodge , & c , & e .