Presentation To Bro, The Rev. C. J.Martyn, P.G . Chaplain, I.P.M., No. 224.

square , the emblem of Mastership with the Craft , together with this figure , representing the Eureka of Pythagoras . The immediate P . M . ( who appeared much affected ) briefly rejilied , thanking the officers and members for their very handsome present , and expressing his desire

do all he could to further the interests of the craft and the Stour Valley Lodge . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Browulow for the address on vellum , and the thanks of the Lodge were voted to the W . M . for the present of a set gauntlets for the Master and Wardens . Bro .

j . J . Harding was proposed and seconded as a joining member . The lodge was then closed , and the . proceedings terminated . The brethren sat down to an elegant banquet , served up in the Assembly Room at the Rose

and Crown Hotel . Ihe chair was occujiied by Bro . Hills , the newly installed W . M ., and the usual list of Masonic toasts was gone through . The attendance was not large , which is perhaps to be wondered at , considering the number of Masons in the district .

Original Correspondence.

Original Correspondence .

MASONS AT PUBLIC MEETINGS . To the Editor of the Freemason . My attention has been called , on my return to London , to two letters in your paper of the 24 th inst ., censuring me for opening a meeting with

prayer , in language so unbecoming , that 1 must decline to notice the remarks of your anonymous correspondents . There may , however , be many of your readers who would like to know what grave offence can have justified such a concealed

attack , and to them I explain . Attracted by a notice of a lecture to be given in thc Corn Exchange , Ipswich , and that parties had been invited to attend and refute statements , I went early . The influx of persons was so

great , that many , with myself , werc urged to occupy seats on the jilatform to make room . When the chair was taken , I was asked to open the meeting as usual , with prayer . Beyond this purely ministerial act , 1 took no jxirt whatever .

Why I am singled out of more than a thousand jicrsons present for rebuke , when the same offence had been committed by others at several previous lectures , seems to be uncalled for , and only moves my pity . My principles and

conduct through many years of arduous labour have been guided by a practice the reverse of antagonism , and I find enough to do to pursue the even tenour of my way , under the prevalent discord of systems and parties . Yours fraternally ,

CHARLES WOODWARD , Chaplain Royal Masonic Schools . Aug . 29 th , 1872 .

PROHIBITION OF MASONIC

PROCESSIONS . Tn the Editor of ThidFrcemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — Having seen a letter signed " Enquirer , " ' asking if it were true that " the Grand Lodee of .

Ireland had issued a circular before the 24111 of June last , prohibiting Masonic processions , " I beg to assure him that such was the fact . I may add that there is a rule in our Book of Constitutions , forbidding any display without the

express permission of the Grand Master . The reason for this is , perhajis , to be found in the fact that Masonry being tabooed b y tlie Ultramontane fler :. ' ; y of our , in this case , unfortunate island , tiie uneducated Roman Catholic :-.

led by the priesthood , might net be able to stand the temptation oi' trying the thickness of a Mason ' s head by the test ofa "four year old paviour , " or a gocd stick- . That such is not

improb-iidc- I can ] iLrsu , ia !! y vouch , having a vivid recollection of a : i a : i . e :-: j ; i . d : vev . v WIMI consigning the remains ot' a it .-ev . is . 'd i , io ' ,. her ' . a their last . home .

i am , mar Sir aud lb oth-, , A . s i : ; i-. n P . M ., Jvl . M ., R . A . Lcuu ^ U ; Au :-r , 3 isl , ib / -,

Provincial Grand Officers.

PROVINCIAL GRAND OFFICERS .

To the Editor of the . Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — I shall be glad if some one of your numerous subscribers would kindly tell me how the P . G . Masters select their officers , whether it

be from their standing in society , or in the lodge , or on the recommendation of brethren having influence with the P . G . M . ' s , or how otherwise ? Yours very fraternally , AN OLU P . M .

THE ELECTION OF W . MASTER

To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — In concluding my remarks on the above subject at present , allow me to state that personally I do not object to Bro . William Date ' s

alteration of my suggested bye-law ; but liaving found that so many objected to writing the name of the brother for whom they voted , because their caligraphy would be known &* the committee apjiointed to scrutinise the votes , I have thought it

advisable to support the plan advocated 111 my first letter on the subject . The expense is scarcely worth considering , as if there is a lung list of eligible names for the chair , the lodge will be a large one , and the cost

of printing would be merely , nominal ; and on the other hand , if a small lodge , the few entitled to be considered candidates might easily be written on slips of paper by the Secretary .

However , this point is not of much consequence , sc long as an actual majority of the members present be obtained . W . J . HUGHAX . Truro , Cornwall , Sept . 3 rd , 1 S 72 .

FREEMASONS' CALENDARS , 1814—1820 . To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — I am exceedingly anxious to purchase the Calendars of the Grand Lodge of England

from A . D . 1014 to 1820 , and particularly those for 1814 to tSrS . If any brother has a set , and would prefer not to part with them , he may rely on my taking every care of them'for a few days .

I have a few of an earlier date , which would be at the disposal , of any brother for reference , & c , and the reason of my anxiety to secure those of the above dates , is to complete my list of

" ancient and " modern lodges immediately before and after the " union , " and also tlie ' roll of chajiters , which will then be published for the information of the fraternity .

I should be glad t _> purchase copies of the " Constitutions" Grand Lodge of England A . D . 1776 , and A . D . 17 S 4 . Yours fraternally , W . J . HUGHAN . Ed ward-street , Truro , 3 rd Sept ., 1872 .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . GEOKGE BARNEY . We have the melancholy duty of announcing tlif . death of Bro . George Barnby , who for more than nine years lias been the editor and manager of the Royal Com / call . Gazelle . For five or six years past his health has been gradually breaking

down , bul a recent relaxation from his ordinary duties appeared to have efleeted a considerable improvement . On Wednesday , 28 th ult ., however , his difficulty of breathing returned , and soon after si \ . o ' clock on Thursday morning , a ni o . ' • ¦ :: ; . ; :, ig cine .-d ; !¦ „ . I ;; : ; , L , < ..- 1 , ' , ' a bi . iodves ; ci , ami h . ' di ' . i . t w i ( : nn b ad ' an hour before

thc arrival of \) x . Barnaul , who was immediatel y sent for . Though mtwdi r ; qtib-ing rest , be ; endeavoured tc perform Ids duties tu ihe List , and may be said 10 have "died in harness . " A i . vvvcd and clear-li'Vided man of bi-sinese , p os-• - '' . '' -. si ! of ! ev ::::: sinls and a enial maniKr

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Masonic Tidings.

Masonic Tidings .

BRITISH , FOREIGN , AND COLONIAL . The Sincerity Lodge of Instruction , No . 174 , will meet at seven o ' clock every Monday evening , at Bro . Fcrster ' s , Railway Tavern , Railway Station , Fenchurch-street .

The 15 Sections will be worked by Bro . Barnes , P . M ., at the Israel Lodge of Instruction on Sunday evening , 22 nd inst ., at Bro . Yetton ' s , Rising Sun , Globe-road , Mile End . N . B . This lodge meets every Sunday at seven o ' clock .

We are in a position to state that before long a Knights Temjilar encampment will probably be opened in Liverpool , under auspices which are certain to secure its complete success . Already thc preliminary steps have been taken , and ere

long the Alpass encampment will doubtless be added to the list of those already in existence . It is proposed that the new encampment should be held in Toxteth Park , where the brother , after whom it is to be named , has been so long and

honourably known and hi g hly respected . A promise , however , has been made b y those chiefly instrumental in getting up the new encampment , that the meetings will be held at thc new Masonic Temple , after its completion .

PROVINCE OI- CORNWALL . —We have taken some trouble to ascertain the feelings of our brother Freemasons in the Province of Cornwall , concerning the appointment of a successor to our late Grand Master . . We find a most hearty and

general wish that our estimable and distinguished brother , Sir Frederick Martin Williams , Bart ., should be elevated to the vacant post of lionour , a post so worthily occupied by the late Brother Augustus Smith . We have every hope the hon .

baronet will be nominated in due time ; and with such a universal feeling in his favour , we doubt much if any other brother , however distinguished , would think of standing in his way , —Cornwall Gazelle .

TRANOtllLI'I'V AND CoXFIIlESCK M \ SONIf CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION . —Thc members of thc above association held their fourth monthly meeting on Wednesday , 28 th August , at the Railway Tavern , Fenchurch-street . The amount of / , ' ) <;

us . having been declared to be in hand , the members proceeded to ballot for one Lifc Governorship , the successful member being Bro . John Ironsides , of Royal ' Athelstan LoJge . The next

meeting will take place on Wednesday , September 25 th , at 8 p . m ., and it is gratifying to state that the number of members is sufficient to secure a ballot on every meeting night , which takes jilace 011 the fourth Wednesday in each month .

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