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Our Exchanges.
Our Exchanges .
4 Our files are certainly becoming formidable , as journals reach us now from all parts of the globe , some exclusively Masonic and
and others with Masonic departments . For some time past the Chaine d'Union of Paris has come to hand regularly ; it is an ^ exceedingly well conducted paper , and
contains much valuable information . In the number published on the 15 th Dec , Bro . Dr . Montreul , a resident in London , contributes a well-written article on Masonic
journals in England , in which he gives a fair summary of the contents of THE FREEMASON for three successive weeks . Bro . Montreal enumerates the " orders" or " rites "
of Masonry practised in England as follows : —1 . Symbolic Masonry , z > ., the Grand Lodge , and Grand Chapter . 2 . Mark Masonry , — this puzzles the worthy doctor , who says it
must have been a body of this description which recently refused admission to a brother from Havre . He avows his entire ignorance of the degree , but hopes to
obtain some enlig htenment as to its objects . 3 . The Ancient and Accepted Rite . 4 . Red Cross of Rome and Constantine , which he erroneously calls , Chapitres de Rose Croix
particnliers , Rose Croix anglais . 5 . Temp lars and Knights of Malta . 6 . But here we must leave our esteemed brother . Independent Grand Lodge of Philadelphes ! !
which he justly observes , is not reported by the English Masonic Press . We should thiftk not , as we owe fealty and allegiance to our National Grand Lodge , and to that only .
In the number for January 1 st , Dr . Montreul writes a capital article on the Friendly Societies which abound in Great Britain , such as the Odd Fellows , the Foresters , & c
and he highly commends their practical benevolence ; we confess however to being rather scepticaLas to the doctor ' s figures , when he computes their number in the
United Kingdom and the Channel Islands at 2 , 500 , 000 . We like the Chaine d'Union , notwithstanding its absurd championship of the Rite of Memphis , and shall be glad to
cull from its pages in future . Bro . Hubert is the Editor-in-Chief , and its locale is Rue de la Vieille-Estrapade , No . 9 , Paris . Masonic Tidings ; Warsaw , New York ;
edited b y Bro . J . Rawson . "Tidings my Lord , Tidings . " Another welcome addition to our file ; this paper is published monthly , and is full of useful information as to the
sayings and doings of the Craft m the States . The worthy editor , wc may remark , quotes with approval , our article headed , " A Glance Around . " Wc wish the " Tidings " every success .
HOLLOWAY ' PILLS are the only universal medicine of the present day , no combination of drugs can excel it in cooling , purifying , regulating , and operative qualities . The sun never sets upon the scene of its beneficial influence , no part of the globe fails to record its voluntary testimony to this medicine ' s merits . In lands both civilized and savage , it is the medicine of the
million for the internal complaints of the human frame . This famous medicine gives tone and vigour to . 1 debilitated constitution , and immediately restores lo health those who suffer from sick headache , loss of appetite , impurity of the blood , or , in fact , any of the internal diseases that are not utterly beyond the reach of human aid , — [ A . dvt . 1
Grand Masonic Ball At Prescot.
GRAND MASONIC BALL AT PRESCOT .
On the 30 th ult ., the Prescot Lodge of Freemasons , No . 86 , gave a Ball in aid of the funds of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , in the New Court Hall , under the following distinguished patronage : —Sir Thomas
George Fermor-Hesketh , Bart , M . P ., R . W . Prov . Grand Master , West Lancashire , & c , & c . ; Lord Skelmersdale , R . W . Pro . D . G . M ., West Lancashire ; the Right Hon . the Marquis of Hartington , R . W . P . G . M ., Derbyshire ; Le Gendre
N . Starkie , Esq ., P . G . W . West Lancashire ; Lord de Tabley , R . W . Prov . Grand Master , Cheshire ; the Right Hon . Viscount Combermere , R . W . P . Prov . D . G . M ., Cheshire ; Stephen Blair , Esq ., Prov , Grand Master , East Lancashire ; A .
H . Royds , Esq ., V . E ., Prov . Grand Commander of K . T . ; W . H . Wright , Esq ., D . Prov . Grand Commander of K . T . ; T . Wylie , Esq ., Prov . G . R ., West Lancashire ; H . S . Alpass , Esq ., 30 Prov . G . Sec , West Lancashire ; J .
Hamer , Esq ., Prov . Grand Treasurer , West Lancashire ; H . Bulley , Esq ., Prov . S . W ., Cheshire . The Committee appointed for making arrangements in connection with the ball was composed of the W . M . of the Lodge , Bro . T .
Prescott ; Bros . J . W . J . Fowler , J . T . Hall , J
T . Birchall , S . Morris , J . Fowle , A . Field , R . Young , W . Holme , & c . & c . About nine o ' clock the company began to arrive , but it was not until half-past nine that the dancing commenced . The Hall presented a splendid appearance as the gentlemen and their
fair partners arranged themselves for the opening quadrille . The decorations of the Hall itself had been arranged with most admirable good taste , festoons of flowers and evergreens , gay silken banners , the arms , badges , and devices of Knight Templar , Companions , Masons , and
Fellow Craftsmen , mysterious and awe-inspiring to the observer . Splendid mirrors reflected the graceful forms of many "ladies faire , " whose smiling countenances and flashing eyes told how eagerly they had looked forward to the pleasures of the dance . The handsome costume of the
Knights Templar , the flowing mantle , on which was worked the red cross , and the brilliant decorations of the Royal Arch and other high degrees conspired to render the scene one which was more likely to excite the admiration and lead to the bewilderment of the on-looker than to
endow him with the ability to pourtray on paper a scene so exciting and entrancing . That the brilliancy of the assembly was heightened in a very great degree by the brethren of the Craft appearing in full Masonic costume was unquestionable , jewelssparkling with richgemsofvarioushues ,
silken sashes of many colours and adornings , and the well-known Masonic apron itself , appearing in as many shades of colour as a stand of 24 varieties of roses at a flower show , must be allowed their due weight in the general effect produced . In front of the hall a large circle of gas jets had
been fixed , which illuminated in a most brilliant manner the approaches to the building . That the Craft on the occasion produced a most favourable impression upon the ladies was very evident , and as one result , we should not be surprised to hear of Lodge S 6 having a
considerable accession of members , enlisted by the ladies , who will now , no doubt , forgive there being any secret connection with an institution which afforded them some hours of intense and unbroken amusement . A considerable number of officers of the Volunteers were present in their uniforms , and , of course , they too added to
the general effect . In the matter of numbers , also , the Ball was a decided success ; many had come a considerable distance to the Ball . The dancing terminated about four o ' clock in the
morning , and the whole of the company were highly gratified with the entertainment , voting it to have been a most brilliant reunion . The preliminary arrangements were carried out by a committee of which Bros . J . W . J .
Grand Masonic Ball At Prescot.
Fowler , J . T . Hall , and Capt . Birchall were prominent members . The lodge is under great obligations for their indefatigable exertions prior to the Ball , to ensure its complete success . Those who have never performed similar duties , can have but little idea of the amount of labour required to be gone through .
Present : —Bros . T . Erescott , W . M . ( 86 ); Capt . Birchall , S . W . ( 86 ) . Sir Knts . Comps . J . T . Hall , 1 st Capt . ; J . W . J . Fowler , 2 nd Capt ; S . Morris , Expert ; Bros . Edwin Slee , 30 ° , J . Williams , W . Holme , C . Caldwell , J . T . Knight ,
J . L . Slack , J . S . Robertson , J . Whittaker , N . B . Vidiano , C . Webster , H . Scott , J . Beasley , Capt . Naylor ( 897 ) , T . Hardy ( 897 ) , T . Wright ( 1182 ) , T . Fairhurst ( 178 ) , Capt . Wilcock , Lieut . Rigby , Capt . Ackerley , Lieut . White , W .
L . Evans , J . P ., Ensign A . Holme , Ensign Welsby , Dr . Hall , Dr . Glaister , & c . Owing to the difficulty of getting a correct list of the Masonic brethren , & c , present , they are only mentioned as such in a few instances of which there could be no doubt .
The Manchester Freemasons Club.
THE MANCHESTER FREEMASONS CLUB .
After the Club Dinner on Monday , 3 rd January , a few of the members met under the presidency of Bro . Charles Heywood , W . M . 645 , P . G . Reg ., E . L ., to consider what could be done in aid of the Masonic Charities . There were present—Bros . Heywood in the chair , Blackburn ( 645 ) , May ( 1009 ) ,
Stephenson , P . M ., ( 204 , 999 ) , J . Lowndes ( 163 ) , Pratt ( 1009 ) , Benjamin Smith ( iS 2 ) , J . L . Hine , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., E . L . ; C . Fitzgerald Matier ( 1219 ) , Grand Steward G . L . Scotland ; Spurge ( 163 ); Petty , P . M ., ( 204 , 1009 ); Aldcrson , P . M ., ( 1009 ) , and many others . It was proposed by Bro . May that the brethren
psesent should subscribe a few shillings each for the Boys' Schools . This was accordingy done , and two guineas were handed to the Treasurer to be employed at the next election . Bro . C . F . Matier , then proposed that the brethren
present should form themselves into a committee for the purpose of collecting a sufficient sum from members of the club to make the Chairman for the time being a Vice-President in perpetuity of the Boys' School , and that Bro . Heywood should be elected Treasurer .
This proposition was seconded by Bro . J . Lowndes , and carried unanimously by the brethren present , who immediately subscribed such a sum as to guarantee the speedy fulfilment of his laudable and benevolent design . Bro . J . Lowndes ( 16 3 ) , Treas ., was appointed Hon . Sec . The club meet at the
Freemasons' Hall in Cooper-street , and have their own apartments for the use of members and brethren properly introduced . Wc can only say , as a club they are highly prosperous , and we sincerly trust this is only the first step in aid of those magnificent charities , which as Freemasons we all prize so highly .
A LOST NATION . —A writer m the Natal Mercury , says , in speaking of the ruins of Simbaoc : — " A day ' s march from Andowa , between two hills at the end of a vast and fertile valley , arc the ruins of Axtim . To this day incredible flights of stone steps conduct the traveller up to the summits
of the hills , in one of which are deep grottoes and vast halls cut out of the rock and ornamented with columns . There , according to the traditions of the country , is the tomb of the Queen of Shcba . The adjoining valley , shaded by majestic trees , is filled by the remains of the city , consisting of hugh blocks of stone . Very little of the debris reveal their
former purpose . There may , however , be distinguished two groups of fourteen or fifteen obelisks , thrown down . Seven of them arc covered with ornaments , and are not less than thirty-six feet in length . These masterpieces of ancient architecture reveal to us the fact of an ancient civilization in the heart of Africa . "
THE Co / ha Almanack for 1 S 70 has just appeared . In the list of reigning princes wc find that the Pope , who is j 7 , is the oldest sovereign ; next comes Duke Leopold of Anhalt , 75 , who has occupied the throne for 51 years ; and the third is King William of Prussia , 72 The youngest monarch is Henri XXII . of Reuss , 23 . In the course of the year i 860 twelve
persons belonging to the reigning families have died , including the young Duke de Brabant , son of the King of the Belgians . This publication lias attained its 107 th year . CHARLES DICICKNS , Esq ., the president , will take the chair at the annual dinner in behalf of the funds ofthc Newsvcndors' Benevolent and Provident Institution , at Freemasons' Tavern , on the 5 U 1 of April .
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Our Exchanges.
Our Exchanges .
4 Our files are certainly becoming formidable , as journals reach us now from all parts of the globe , some exclusively Masonic and
and others with Masonic departments . For some time past the Chaine d'Union of Paris has come to hand regularly ; it is an ^ exceedingly well conducted paper , and
contains much valuable information . In the number published on the 15 th Dec , Bro . Dr . Montreul , a resident in London , contributes a well-written article on Masonic
journals in England , in which he gives a fair summary of the contents of THE FREEMASON for three successive weeks . Bro . Montreal enumerates the " orders" or " rites "
of Masonry practised in England as follows : —1 . Symbolic Masonry , z > ., the Grand Lodge , and Grand Chapter . 2 . Mark Masonry , — this puzzles the worthy doctor , who says it
must have been a body of this description which recently refused admission to a brother from Havre . He avows his entire ignorance of the degree , but hopes to
obtain some enlig htenment as to its objects . 3 . The Ancient and Accepted Rite . 4 . Red Cross of Rome and Constantine , which he erroneously calls , Chapitres de Rose Croix
particnliers , Rose Croix anglais . 5 . Temp lars and Knights of Malta . 6 . But here we must leave our esteemed brother . Independent Grand Lodge of Philadelphes ! !
which he justly observes , is not reported by the English Masonic Press . We should thiftk not , as we owe fealty and allegiance to our National Grand Lodge , and to that only .
In the number for January 1 st , Dr . Montreul writes a capital article on the Friendly Societies which abound in Great Britain , such as the Odd Fellows , the Foresters , & c
and he highly commends their practical benevolence ; we confess however to being rather scepticaLas to the doctor ' s figures , when he computes their number in the
United Kingdom and the Channel Islands at 2 , 500 , 000 . We like the Chaine d'Union , notwithstanding its absurd championship of the Rite of Memphis , and shall be glad to
cull from its pages in future . Bro . Hubert is the Editor-in-Chief , and its locale is Rue de la Vieille-Estrapade , No . 9 , Paris . Masonic Tidings ; Warsaw , New York ;
edited b y Bro . J . Rawson . "Tidings my Lord , Tidings . " Another welcome addition to our file ; this paper is published monthly , and is full of useful information as to the
sayings and doings of the Craft m the States . The worthy editor , wc may remark , quotes with approval , our article headed , " A Glance Around . " Wc wish the " Tidings " every success .
HOLLOWAY ' PILLS are the only universal medicine of the present day , no combination of drugs can excel it in cooling , purifying , regulating , and operative qualities . The sun never sets upon the scene of its beneficial influence , no part of the globe fails to record its voluntary testimony to this medicine ' s merits . In lands both civilized and savage , it is the medicine of the
million for the internal complaints of the human frame . This famous medicine gives tone and vigour to . 1 debilitated constitution , and immediately restores lo health those who suffer from sick headache , loss of appetite , impurity of the blood , or , in fact , any of the internal diseases that are not utterly beyond the reach of human aid , — [ A . dvt . 1
Grand Masonic Ball At Prescot.
GRAND MASONIC BALL AT PRESCOT .
On the 30 th ult ., the Prescot Lodge of Freemasons , No . 86 , gave a Ball in aid of the funds of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution , in the New Court Hall , under the following distinguished patronage : —Sir Thomas
George Fermor-Hesketh , Bart , M . P ., R . W . Prov . Grand Master , West Lancashire , & c , & c . ; Lord Skelmersdale , R . W . Pro . D . G . M ., West Lancashire ; the Right Hon . the Marquis of Hartington , R . W . P . G . M ., Derbyshire ; Le Gendre
N . Starkie , Esq ., P . G . W . West Lancashire ; Lord de Tabley , R . W . Prov . Grand Master , Cheshire ; the Right Hon . Viscount Combermere , R . W . P . Prov . D . G . M ., Cheshire ; Stephen Blair , Esq ., Prov , Grand Master , East Lancashire ; A .
H . Royds , Esq ., V . E ., Prov . Grand Commander of K . T . ; W . H . Wright , Esq ., D . Prov . Grand Commander of K . T . ; T . Wylie , Esq ., Prov . G . R ., West Lancashire ; H . S . Alpass , Esq ., 30 Prov . G . Sec , West Lancashire ; J .
Hamer , Esq ., Prov . Grand Treasurer , West Lancashire ; H . Bulley , Esq ., Prov . S . W ., Cheshire . The Committee appointed for making arrangements in connection with the ball was composed of the W . M . of the Lodge , Bro . T .
Prescott ; Bros . J . W . J . Fowler , J . T . Hall , J
T . Birchall , S . Morris , J . Fowle , A . Field , R . Young , W . Holme , & c . & c . About nine o ' clock the company began to arrive , but it was not until half-past nine that the dancing commenced . The Hall presented a splendid appearance as the gentlemen and their
fair partners arranged themselves for the opening quadrille . The decorations of the Hall itself had been arranged with most admirable good taste , festoons of flowers and evergreens , gay silken banners , the arms , badges , and devices of Knight Templar , Companions , Masons , and
Fellow Craftsmen , mysterious and awe-inspiring to the observer . Splendid mirrors reflected the graceful forms of many "ladies faire , " whose smiling countenances and flashing eyes told how eagerly they had looked forward to the pleasures of the dance . The handsome costume of the
Knights Templar , the flowing mantle , on which was worked the red cross , and the brilliant decorations of the Royal Arch and other high degrees conspired to render the scene one which was more likely to excite the admiration and lead to the bewilderment of the on-looker than to
endow him with the ability to pourtray on paper a scene so exciting and entrancing . That the brilliancy of the assembly was heightened in a very great degree by the brethren of the Craft appearing in full Masonic costume was unquestionable , jewelssparkling with richgemsofvarioushues ,
silken sashes of many colours and adornings , and the well-known Masonic apron itself , appearing in as many shades of colour as a stand of 24 varieties of roses at a flower show , must be allowed their due weight in the general effect produced . In front of the hall a large circle of gas jets had
been fixed , which illuminated in a most brilliant manner the approaches to the building . That the Craft on the occasion produced a most favourable impression upon the ladies was very evident , and as one result , we should not be surprised to hear of Lodge S 6 having a
considerable accession of members , enlisted by the ladies , who will now , no doubt , forgive there being any secret connection with an institution which afforded them some hours of intense and unbroken amusement . A considerable number of officers of the Volunteers were present in their uniforms , and , of course , they too added to
the general effect . In the matter of numbers , also , the Ball was a decided success ; many had come a considerable distance to the Ball . The dancing terminated about four o ' clock in the
morning , and the whole of the company were highly gratified with the entertainment , voting it to have been a most brilliant reunion . The preliminary arrangements were carried out by a committee of which Bros . J . W . J .
Grand Masonic Ball At Prescot.
Fowler , J . T . Hall , and Capt . Birchall were prominent members . The lodge is under great obligations for their indefatigable exertions prior to the Ball , to ensure its complete success . Those who have never performed similar duties , can have but little idea of the amount of labour required to be gone through .
Present : —Bros . T . Erescott , W . M . ( 86 ); Capt . Birchall , S . W . ( 86 ) . Sir Knts . Comps . J . T . Hall , 1 st Capt . ; J . W . J . Fowler , 2 nd Capt ; S . Morris , Expert ; Bros . Edwin Slee , 30 ° , J . Williams , W . Holme , C . Caldwell , J . T . Knight ,
J . L . Slack , J . S . Robertson , J . Whittaker , N . B . Vidiano , C . Webster , H . Scott , J . Beasley , Capt . Naylor ( 897 ) , T . Hardy ( 897 ) , T . Wright ( 1182 ) , T . Fairhurst ( 178 ) , Capt . Wilcock , Lieut . Rigby , Capt . Ackerley , Lieut . White , W .
L . Evans , J . P ., Ensign A . Holme , Ensign Welsby , Dr . Hall , Dr . Glaister , & c . Owing to the difficulty of getting a correct list of the Masonic brethren , & c , present , they are only mentioned as such in a few instances of which there could be no doubt .
The Manchester Freemasons Club.
THE MANCHESTER FREEMASONS CLUB .
After the Club Dinner on Monday , 3 rd January , a few of the members met under the presidency of Bro . Charles Heywood , W . M . 645 , P . G . Reg ., E . L ., to consider what could be done in aid of the Masonic Charities . There were present—Bros . Heywood in the chair , Blackburn ( 645 ) , May ( 1009 ) ,
Stephenson , P . M ., ( 204 , 999 ) , J . Lowndes ( 163 ) , Pratt ( 1009 ) , Benjamin Smith ( iS 2 ) , J . L . Hine , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W ., E . L . ; C . Fitzgerald Matier ( 1219 ) , Grand Steward G . L . Scotland ; Spurge ( 163 ); Petty , P . M ., ( 204 , 1009 ); Aldcrson , P . M ., ( 1009 ) , and many others . It was proposed by Bro . May that the brethren
psesent should subscribe a few shillings each for the Boys' Schools . This was accordingy done , and two guineas were handed to the Treasurer to be employed at the next election . Bro . C . F . Matier , then proposed that the brethren
present should form themselves into a committee for the purpose of collecting a sufficient sum from members of the club to make the Chairman for the time being a Vice-President in perpetuity of the Boys' School , and that Bro . Heywood should be elected Treasurer .
This proposition was seconded by Bro . J . Lowndes , and carried unanimously by the brethren present , who immediately subscribed such a sum as to guarantee the speedy fulfilment of his laudable and benevolent design . Bro . J . Lowndes ( 16 3 ) , Treas ., was appointed Hon . Sec . The club meet at the
Freemasons' Hall in Cooper-street , and have their own apartments for the use of members and brethren properly introduced . Wc can only say , as a club they are highly prosperous , and we sincerly trust this is only the first step in aid of those magnificent charities , which as Freemasons we all prize so highly .
A LOST NATION . —A writer m the Natal Mercury , says , in speaking of the ruins of Simbaoc : — " A day ' s march from Andowa , between two hills at the end of a vast and fertile valley , arc the ruins of Axtim . To this day incredible flights of stone steps conduct the traveller up to the summits
of the hills , in one of which are deep grottoes and vast halls cut out of the rock and ornamented with columns . There , according to the traditions of the country , is the tomb of the Queen of Shcba . The adjoining valley , shaded by majestic trees , is filled by the remains of the city , consisting of hugh blocks of stone . Very little of the debris reveal their
former purpose . There may , however , be distinguished two groups of fourteen or fifteen obelisks , thrown down . Seven of them arc covered with ornaments , and are not less than thirty-six feet in length . These masterpieces of ancient architecture reveal to us the fact of an ancient civilization in the heart of Africa . "
THE Co / ha Almanack for 1 S 70 has just appeared . In the list of reigning princes wc find that the Pope , who is j 7 , is the oldest sovereign ; next comes Duke Leopold of Anhalt , 75 , who has occupied the throne for 51 years ; and the third is King William of Prussia , 72 The youngest monarch is Henri XXII . of Reuss , 23 . In the course of the year i 860 twelve
persons belonging to the reigning families have died , including the young Duke de Brabant , son of the King of the Belgians . This publication lias attained its 107 th year . CHARLES DICICKNS , Esq ., the president , will take the chair at the annual dinner in behalf of the funds ofthc Newsvcndors' Benevolent and Provident Institution , at Freemasons' Tavern , on the 5 U 1 of April .