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those sentiments which you would desire me to entertain , and that should occasion offer I shall be happy to render to you in my country , the hospitalities that to-day you offer me with a degree of grace of which the remembrance shall never be effaced from my memory . Some become Masons from curiosity , others from

following those solicitations , as natural as legitimate , addressed to them by men of good faith who wish to ally themselves by fraternal bonds with other men of good faith and good will . It was with the latter consideration influencing me that I became a , Freemason ; and I love the institution for the principles of fraternity and liberty of conscience which it proclaims . I have believed , and always will believe ,

my brothers , that man should be valued at his real value—nothing more , nothiug less _ ; that honesty and dignity of life , loyalty of action , in the exercise of virtue and the exact accomplishment of every duty , should be the only true titles which we can present with confidence to the Great Architect of the Universe and to each other ; and that outside of these titles there is little or nothing true under the

sun . Assuredly I have had some allusions removed ; I have assisted at some deplorable exhibitions of weakness ; but this weakness and these allusions have not shaken my faith . A tribute paid to humanity , these failings by the way rise again even to the Masonic idea which , too much elevated to be ever lowered , reposes immovable aud unattackable above mankind and the miseries inseparable from

the nature of man . Aud could my faith be dissipated while that each day men the most diverse in nationality , in language , in origin , iu manners ancl in customs , seek and find admission among us ; while that in our lodges all languages known are spoken ; and that a new Babel , the " tower of masonry , is erected by us without

confusion in the Order , the majesty and the unity of a work destined to unite all worlds by the most fruitful and the most gigantic of alliances ' ? When the founders of this lodge named it 'L'Union d'Ortent , ' they comprehend well the beauty and adaptability of the name they bestowed upon that organization whose free suffrages have called you

for the fifth time , AVorshipful Master , to the honor of presiding over their labors . Union of the East ! That is to say the liberty , fraternity , equality of all the peoples of this great empire , under Masonic laws which know neither distinction nor privileges ; and under the terms of these laws , initiation into new ideas , progress incessant , peace and happiness ,

conquests pacific , victories without tears ! Thus , AVorshipful Master , officers of this respectable lodge , and brothers , I wish to salute you in this prophetic name , so well borne , so full of promise and of hope . Accept this cordial salutation of your Egyptian brother— ' Union d'Orient ! ' "

The correspondent concludes his communication by stating that it would be superfluous to attempt remarking upon the manner which accompanied the language of this address , as it came from the lips of the son of Mehemet-Ali , the Uncle of Ismail-Pacha , viceroy of Egypt , between whom there has been recently some disagreeable contests which were

noticed by the journals , and to which the former alluded in this address . The audience were most pleasantly impressed with a sense of the real manliness and moral worth of him who thus eloquently addressed them ; while his subsequent extrsme cordiality , his elevation of sentiments , and the charm of his conversation rapidly gained upon every heart . Brother Halim-Pncha has long lived

in France , where he was made a Mason . His language , ns we havo given it , stamps him as a man of liberal ideas and education , and it is ( finally concludes the correspondent ) difficult to remain in his presence many minutes without realizing that he is a very uncommon man . Those who assisted at the meeting , at which he remained unto the end , will not forget the happy remembrance of his speech and presence . — Exchange .

Supreme Grand Chapter Of England.

SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER OF ENGLAND .

A Quarterly Convocation of Grand Chapter was held in the Zetland Chamber , Freemasons ' Hall , on Wednesday , the 4 th inst . M . E . Comp . the Rev . John Huyshe , M . A ., 3 rd Grand Principal , and P . G . Supt . for Devonshire , presided as Z ., and was supported b y E . Comp . F . I ' attison , as H . ; S . Rawson , P . D . G . Supt . for China , as

J . i W . Pulteney Scott as E . ; J . M . Clabon , N . ; S . L . Tomkins , P . S . ; E . S . Snell and Brackstone Baker , Assist . Soj . ; II . Empson , Sword Bearer ; C . C . Dumas , Standard Bearer ; J . Nunn , D . C . ; J . Savage , P . G . S . B . ; A . Holman ,

Supreme Grand Chapter Of England.

P . G . S . B . ; H . Muggeridge , P . G . S . B . ; Rev . C . R . Davy , P . G . P . Soj . ; J . Udall , P . G . A . Soj . ; N . Bradford , P . G . D . C . ; G . W . K . Potter , P . G . P . Soj . ; J . Smith , P . G . D . C . ; W . E . Walmisley , P . G . S . B . ; H . Browse , P . G . S . B . ; A . M .

Walls , . . D . C . ; G . Cox , P . G . S . B . ; H . G . Buss , P . Z ., 177 ; W . Pound , Z ., 19 ; F . Bennoch , P . Z ., 2 ; R . Wentworth Little , Z . 177 , P . Z ., 975 ; R . Spencer , P . Z . 3 ; Raynham W . Stewart , 12 ; James Brett , P . Z . 177 , 975 ;

W . Smith , P . Z . 390 ; L . Mercik , Z . 534 ; W . Ough , P . Z . 749 ; J . Lockley , J . 757 ; H . Johnson , J . 749 . In the absence of Comp . Hervey , G . S . E ., the minutes were read by Comp . W . Pulteney Scott ,

President of the Grand Chapter Committee . The Report of the Committee ( which appeared in The Freemason last week ) was taken as read . A short discussion ensued upon the infliction of a fine upon the Chapter of Concord , No . 394 ,

Southampton , for violating the regulations of the Order , but the action of the Committee was , in effect , unanimously sustained . Upon motion duly made and seconded , a charter was granted for a chapter to be attached to the lodge St . George , No . 549 , Bombay .

Comp . Francis Bennoch , P . Z ., No . 2 , pursuant to notice of motion , then moved the following resolution : —

" When the minutes of the previous meeting have been read , and their accuracy unimpugned , and their confirmation proposed : —no motion to

omit any substantial portion of the business recorded as transacted shall be accepted , unless due notice of such motion shall have been given and printed in the usual paper of business . "

Comp . HAYNIIAM W . STEW AUT , in order to elicit a discussion on the subject , seconded the motion .

Comp . J . SAVAGE , in a voluminous speech , objected to the proposition , first , on technical grounds , and then upon its merits . He considered it highly inexpedient to pass resolutions in Grand Chapter of a contrary tendency to the

practice m Grand Lodge . Comp . BRACKSTONE BAKER warmly supported the motion , contending that when once a resolution is carried it would be onl y fair that its supporter's should know that it was likely to be opposed upon the minutes being put for confirmation .

A lengthened debate ensued , in which Comps . Clabon , Browse , Stewart , Smith , Nunn , Walmisley , Snell , Tomkins and Walls took part . In his reply , Comp . BRENNOCH intimated that in view of the expressions of opinion elicited , he

was willing that the whole subject should be referred back to the Grand Chapter Committee , a suggestion which was received with applause . An amendment to that effect was then proposed by Comp . Snell and seconded by Comp . Tomkins ,

when Comp . Savago again interposed his veto to the amendment being considered after Comp . Bennoch ' s reply , but was over-ruled by the M . E . Z ., who thereupon pnt the proposition that

the . motion be referred to the Grand Chapter Committee for report , and declared it carried b y a majority of two to one . The Grand Chapter was then closed in due form .

AVB are sorry that pressure of matter compels us to defer the publication of sevei al interesting articles . IT is the book Unit makes known to man , through the Saviour , the mercy of Got to all true believers , that gives proof of their belief in their conduct . It is

the book that gives the lives and actions of the Apostles and other holy men who preached thc truths of the Gospel from Divine inspiration of the souls , without a view to profit or any other worldly consideration . — Ellis .

Original Correspondence.

Original Correspondence .

QTlie Editor is not responsible for the opinions expressed by Correspondents . " ] UNIFORMITY OF WORKING .

( To the Editor of the Freemason . ) DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —I was one of , doubtless , many who watched the efforts made by yourself , Brother Stevens , and others to rouse the authorities with referenee to the establishment of an orthodox ritual for the Craft ; efforts which were metI

con-, ceived , by a display of masterly inactivity on the part of our rulers . But it appears that I was mistaken , and that the Board of General Purposes have really commissioned a certain Brother to promulgate a revised working ; though why he should select a lodge at AA ^ oolwich as the first place in which to exemplify

the same is more than I can conjecture . I am glad , however , to find that something has been done , and hope that the brother will speedily communicate the new ritual to the London brethren , so that before the lodge season recommences we may be able to cut a

decent figure . I enclose you a circular of the lodge at which the approved working was first given , and you will perceive that the fact is duly noted on the summons . Yours fraternallv , SIGMA .

THE POPE AND FREEMASONRY .

( To the Editor of the Freemason . ) DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —I must really demur to the strong language used by " Cryptonymus " in reference not only to political events , but to political personages . I quite agree with your able contributor that the

course pursued by the despots of Europe , and especially by the Court of Rome , towards Freemasonry deserves the strongest reprobation , but in common with many English brethren , I must earnestly deprecate the use of opprobious epithets as a rejoinder to those foolish efforts to repress freedom and obscure light .

A good cause can dispense with the weapons of vituperation , and the fact that they are levelled at certain individuals instead of the systems which those individuals represent , adds strength to the argument . Freemasonry on the Continent can accomplish more by a change of tactics than by identifying her mission

with the cause of misguided though well-meaning enthusiasts . As au Englishman , 1 respect the right of revolution in certain cases , and heartily applaud the glorious spirit of liberty wheresoever displayed . But I object to a philanthropic and law-abiding institution like Freemasonry—as we in England understand

the term—being made a plot-house for conspirators , or a camera obscura for free-thinking fanatics . Undoubtedly , as " Cryptonymus" indicates , we must make great allowances for the exigencies of the Craft in countries where the free utterance of opinion is unknown , because in such cases the moral power of

the Fraternity may be justly exercised to combat wrong and promote the amelioration of the people ; but at the same time let me insist that Freemasons , as such , have nothing to do with political or religious systems , and the more they refrain from meddling with either , the better it will be for thc Order at large .

Nothing can be more injurious to the well-being of Freemasonry than thc suspicion that it offers the security of its inviolable shade and secrecy lo the foes of religion and civil government . Personal attacks on rulers are , if possible , still more objectionable , as they import a more concentrated

spirit of bitterness into the contest . I can safely assert my entire innocence of any admiration for the principles or practices of the Romish Church , but at the same time I am not prepared to brand its present Chief with thc sardonic appellation of" The miserable Pope . " In his private life , Pius IX . is , I believe , a

very estimable personage , and no one can deny that hois entitled to our respect as a gentleman , even ' if we discredit his pretensions as a priest . To a man brought up in the Romish faith , and surrounded from his childhood by its -jiompous ceremonies and traditional policy , tho course the present Pontiff pursues is strictly one

of consistency with his belief . He acts according to his light , and our conviction that he is in error is no justification for a diatribe on his personal character . Of course , '' Cryptonymus" uses the term --miserable " as an equivalent for " despicable , " for in its mental signification 1 conceive it has no bearing upon the

subject , or else the words of the song , " The Pope , he leads ii happy life , " are wanting in one essential particular— namely , veracity . Bro . jAIastai Ferret ti , however , has shown that ho can be a humourist at times , and on the whole I doubt not that he manages to pass through life pretty

comfortably . Upon this head the following anecdote may not be considered mat apropos . * — "The Pope ' s sense of humour is proverbial in Rome , nnd ho pivc a good example of it the other day to a corporation of bakers , who asked an audience of him in order to remonstrate against a new and excellent public oven , which supplies far better bread on much