Another Roman Catholic Attack On Freemasonry.

ex cathedra , as a Roman Catholic bishop , to my flock , and I am bound to warn them against Freemasonry , for by the terms of a Papal Bull , no Uoman Catholic " , could be absolved from the

sin of being a Freemason , unless by special license from his Holiness . " We have nothing to do with what Dr . Brown as a Roman Catholic bishop may think it right to

say to his " condiscipulos , " to enlig hten their faith and improve their morals , but we protest , once for all , and let us hope for the last time , against any Roman Catholic prelate placing us on

the same level with the Fenians , and as we believe that Dr . Brown spoke partly in ignorance , and partly without a due appreciation of the real object of our peaceful and loyal , and tolerant ,

and benevolent Association , we would recommend him to study Oliver ' s latest edition of William Preston ' s Illustrations of Masonry , and

we feel quite persuaded , that , after its perusal , he will both change his views , and amend his vocabulary .

Surreptitious Craft Rituals.

SURREPTITIOUS CRAFT RITUALS .

We think it well to call the attention of the Brotherhood to a subject of considerable importance to us all alike who value the ^ exoteric organization and the exoteric teaching of

Freemasonry . For some time past , more than one bookseller has announced the publication of a ritual of

Freemasonry . One of these advertisements , now often repeated , we take from the advertisement columns of " Household Words" for November

and we give it '' verbatim et literatim , " for the benefit of our readers . " RARE WORK ON FREEMASONRY . —Only Copyright Perfected Manual acknowledged by

the Craft . —The Accepted Ceremonies of Craft Freemasonry , as taught in all theMaster Masons ' Lodges of the Ancient , Free , and Accepted Masons of England , embracing the whole of the

Craft Masonic Ceremonies , the Opening and Closing in ^ the Three Degrees , Questions to Candidates before being Passed and Raised , the Initiation , Passing and Raising , the Tracing Boards ,

kc . Sent post free , on receipt of 8 s . 6 d . ( or before remittance is made if desired ) , payable to A . F MASON ( P . M ., 30 ) . * * * * * Who Bro . Mason , P . M ., 30 , may be , we know

not , whether a real or mythical personage , but to use Mr . Samuel Weller ' s words , we think he is "coming it rutjlher strong , " when he thus claims for this , his surreptitious manual , and in order to enhance the value of his book , that it is " the

only copyright perfected manual acknowledged by the Craft . " We feel sure of this , that Bro . Mason has no authority whatever for his statements , and it is

but an idle pu / I ' of his wares , in order to gain the eyes and ears of an ignorant public . Indeed he has no right to use such words at all . Whether Bro . Mason , if he is a bona tide

member of Grand Lodge , has brought himself under the notice of the" Board of General Purposes" by the unwarrantable liberty he has taken in advertising such a publication at all ,

and above all by the terms of his advertisement , We do not presume or profess to say . Probabl y , in this age of wise toleration , it is

better to leave all such matters alone ; they generall y rind their level , in their own utter uselessness and unreality , and , if successful for the

Surreptitious Craft Rituals.

moment , as an unmasonic speculation , they are soon forgotten in the onward progress of years , and are treated as they deserve by ; the contemptuous unconcern of our good old Craft , whose

members always prize honour and truth beyond any of those ephemeral advantages which may arise from a forgetfulness of . our duties on one hand ; or from a disobedience of our regulations as Masons on the other .

We have thought it right , as representing the interests of the craft in one sense , to call the attention of our brethren to the subject generally and particularly , and there we leave the matter , having done our dutv to-day .

Grand Lodge Of Scotland.

GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND .

The quarterly communication of Grand Lodge was held on Monday , the 3 rd inst ., in Freemasons' Hall , George-street . In the unavoidable absence of the Most Worshi pful Grand Master ( the Earl of Roslyn ) , the throne was occupied by Sir Michael Shaw Stewart , Bart ., Right

Worshipful Depute Grand Master , who was supported by Colonel Campbell , of Blythewood , M . P ., Right Worshipful Senior Grand Warden ; Major Ramsay of Garion , Acting Right Worshiptul Junior Grand Warden ; the Ri ght Hon . Jas . C . P . Murray , representative at the Grand Lodge of

Scotland ; Capt . J . T . Oswald of Dunnikier ; William Mann , Past Senior Grand Warden ; Captain Charles Hunter of Glencarse , Provincial Grand Master of Aberdeenshire East ; William Hay , representative of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia ; John Laurie , Grand Secretary ; John Coghill , Grand Director of Ceremonies ; Bro . C .

W . M . Miller , Grand Director of Music ; Wm . Officer , Past Grand Deacon ; F . A . Barrow , Junior Grand Deacon ; Murdoch Mackenzie , Chief Grand Marshal ; A . T . Apthorpe , Grand Marshal ; and W . M . Bryce , Grand Tyler . Apologies for inability to attend were received from the Rev . Dr . Gray and from the Rev . V . G . Faithftill , Joint Chaplains .

The Grand Lodge having been opened in due form , and the usual preliminary business disposed ol , the meeting proceeded to the nomination of Grand Office-bearers and Grand Stewards for the

ensuing year . The Grand Office-bearers nominated are as follows : —> M . W . Grand Master Mason , Sir Michael Robert Shaw Stewart , Bart . ; R . W . Past Grand Master , the Right Hon . the Earl of Rosslyn ; R . W . Substitute Grand Master , Captain J . T .

Oswald of Dunikier ; R . W . Senior Grand Warden , The Right Hon . the Earl of Kellie ; R . W . Junior Grand Warden , Major Hamilton Ramsey of Garion ; R . W . Grand Treasurer , Samuel Hay , Union Bank ; R . W . Grand Secretary , John Laurie ; V . W . Joint Grand

Chaplains , The Rev . V . G . Faithful ] , ALA ., and the Rev . W . H . Gray , D . D ; V . W . G . Senior Grand Deacon , F . A . Barrow ; V . W . Junior Grand Deacon , W . Hay ; V . W . Architect , D . Bryce . W . Grand Jeweller , A . Hay ; W . Grand Bible Bearer , D . Robertson : W . Grand Director of

Ceremonies , J . Coghill ; W . Grand Bard , J . Ballantine ; W . Grand Sword-Bearer , Captain G . F . R . Colt , of Gartsherrie ; W . Grand Director of Music , C . W . M . Muller ; W . Grand Organist , R . Davidson ; W . Chief Grand Marshal , M . Mackenzie ; W . Grand Marshal , A . T .

Apthorpe ; Grand Tyler , W . M . Bryce ; Grand Outer Guard , J . Baikie . N . B . —The M . W . Grand Master Nominate has intimated his intention , if elected , to appoint the Right Hon . Lord James C . Plantaganet Murray as R . W . Depute Grand Master .

At the request of the Most Worshi pful Grand Master , as conveyed in a letter from his Lordship , a special record of regret was ordered to be engrossed in the minutes on the retirement from office of Right Worshipful Brother Henry Inglis

ot Torsonce , Substitute Grand Master . In his letter , the Grand Master said— " It was my intention , had I been present , to ask Grand Lodge to record an expression of its sincere regret at the resignation of Brother Inglis of Tor-

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sonce , who has now for so many years occupied the chair of Substitute Grand Master . During my connection with Grand Lodge , I can truly say that few , if any , of its office-bearers have shown more assiudity in the discharge of the ir duties , or greater attention to its interests ; and

the interests of the Craft in general . His genial manner endeared him to the brethren , and Ibeg that in my name a record of regret at his retirement will be placed on the minutes of the Grand Lodge . " This was unanimously agreed to ., A petition for a charter to a new lodge , " St

Andrew , Coatbridge , was remitted to the Grand Committee for further consideration—several objections having been lodged to the prayer , for the petition . There were also lodged petitions for charters to new lodges— " Union , " St . Andrews , and " St .

J ohn , " Dalmuir , Renton , Dumbartonshire—and power was given to the committee to issue charters tor these two lodges ) if they were satislied with the applications . ^ A reply by the Grand Lodge of England to the address of condolence by the Grand Lodge

of Scotland , on the decease of the late Earl of Zetland , was read . It was ordered to be engrossed in the minutes . A communication from the Grand Master of Greece , regarding the nomination of a representative of that Grand Lodge in Scotland , was ordered to lie on the table .

s A motion to have the business meetings of Grand Lodge held in different suitable places in Scotland was withdrawn , without discussion . It was unanimously resolved that hereafter the financial year of Grand Lodge should close on 30 th November , instead of 30 th April . A motion , tabled at last meeting , for the

addition of Past Masters , as consitituent member of Grand Lodge , was withdrawn in favour of one substantially the same , which is to be discussed at next meeting , but in e meantime to be sent down to the various lodges in the country for consideration before the date of that meeting . Grand Lodge was thereafter closed in due form .

Consecration Of The St. Alphege Lodge (No. 1431), At Solihull.

CONSECRATION OF THE ST . ALPHEGE LODGE ( No . 1431 ) , AT SOLIHULL .

It is well known that , for some considerable time that , excellent Mason , Bro . Lord Leig h , the Provincial Grand Master , has discountenanced the making of new Lodges in this Province , unless the prayer of the petitioners and the place designated were of such a character as would fully justify him in seconding the

petition in its full Masonic sense . Such being the case new lodges are now rare . However , one has just been consecarted , the beautiful village of Solihull the locale , and the number 143 1 on the roll of the Grand Lodge . The title selected is very appropriate— "St . Alphege , " the patron saint of the parish church .

The Rig ht Worship ful Bro . Lord Leigh had signified his intention of being present and acting as Presiding Officer , but he was unexpectedly called to the Metropolis to attend an important meeting of the Commissioners of tho Rugby School . In his absence the Deputy

Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Colonel Machen , presided , and he was accompanied by the following Provincial Grand Officers : —Bros . M . W . Wilson , P . G . S . W . ; Thomas Naden , P . G . J . W . ; R . H . Tarleton , A . P . G . C . ; John Bragg , P . G . R . ;

George Beech , P . G . S . ; Captain T . P . Salt , P . G . D . C . ; Vincent Taylor , P . G . S . D . ; Stephen Wood , P . G . J . D . ; S . ' W . Mulloney , P . G . S . B . ; Smith , P . G . Standard B . ; J . R . Chirm , P . G . O . ; J . L . Kennedy , P . G . P . ; Thomas Sanderson , P . G . A . P . ; Matthew Smart , P . Prov .

G . P . ; and others . A lodge having been opened , by command of the Rig ht Worship ful the Provincial Grand Masterfby Bro . Frederick Cohen , P . Prov . G . S . B ., WM . No . 1180 , and P . M . No . 1333 , the

very Worshipful the D . P . G . M . and his officers were received and saluted in due form . liro . Colonel Machen , having taken his seat as the representative of K . S ., and the P . G . L . opened , called upon the P . G . S . to read the petition and the warrant of the Grand Lodge , which set forth