Multum In Parbo; Or Masonic Notes And Queries.

Multum in Parbo ; or Masonic Notes and Queries .

NORTH OF ENGLAND LODGES . In the " Freemasons' Pocket Companion , " " printed for Peter Tait , James Brown , and John Tait , " of Glasgow , in i * r ? i , I find " an exact list of regular English Lodges , according to their seniority and constitution , " from which I extract the following nine , being all that are named as then existing in the six northern counties : —

" 41 . King ' s Head , at Salford , near Manchester , ist Monday in the month . " 51 . Three Tuns , in Scarborough , ist Wednesday , August 27 , 1729 . " 7 6 . New King ' s Arms , at Leith , in Lancashire , February 22 , 1731 . " 93 . A private room , in Bolton Lee Moors , in Lancashire ,

next Wednesday to every full moon , November 9 . " 104 . Red Lion , at Bury , in Lancashire , next Thursday to every full moon , July 26 , 1731 . " 117 . Fencers , near Newcastle upon Tyne , ist Monday , June 24 . " 128 . Fountain , Gateshead , in thc Bishoprick of Durham . March S , 173 s .

" 132 . George in Tyth-Barn-strcet , in Liverpool . " 138 . City of Durham , in Wallow-street . " I will be glad to receive any information , for my "History of Freemasonry in the North of England , " regarding these or any other old lodges in the northern counties . Were they all acting under charters , or warrants , granted by the Grand Lodge of York . ' Or was thc last on the list

the lodge for which the Grand Lodge of London granted a warrant for Durham , in 1724 ? Now that much of thc so called ancient history of Freemasonry must be dismissed with the Scottish verdict of " Not Proven , " it is time that every true and faithful brother among us did

his share to rescue from oblivion the true history of the Craft , which will then shine with more resplendent glory than ever . Whilst we have been cherishing myths we have been neglecting to preserve and make known the true history of our wide-spread and unrivalled institu - lion . GEORGE MARKHAM TWKDDELI .

RECORD LODGK OF INDUSTRY , GATESIII : AD . F ' ollowing up Bro . Hughan's clue to the meaning of " at Domaskin or at Forin , " I venture to suggest an additional one . The ancient architectural remains at Gateshead point to the fact that there was a Roman settlement there . If so , what so feasible as that certain terms should remain in use and become part and parcel of the local dialect . If

this were the case , " Domaskin " might be derive from " Domus " ( Latin , house ) , with the addition of the Saxon " Maskewen " ( a probable form of " maskewid " masked , fortified , or enclosed ) j whence " masken . " Again , " Forin " from " Forinsecum , ^ abroad ( e . g .: " Forinsecum Manseticum —[ Latin ] , a manor without a town ' s boundaries , and again " Forinsecum Servitium , " " the payment of

aid , scutage , and other extraordinary impositions of knight ' s service [ see Bailey ]) , whence " at Domaskin or at Forin " might mean either " within the enclosed town or in the manor beyond it , " or ( and , perhaps , more probably ) " within thc tiled lodge or at another place of meeting . " As explanations , however seemingly far-fetched , may

still be valuable as ultimately leading to results in sometimes unlocked for directions , I venture to add another , which is , perhaps , somewhat in accordance with my previously suggested explanation of " Hi ghrodiams . " In Monkchester ( Newcastle , just on the other side of the Tyne ) there was a foundation of St . John ; this ( as the Roman as well as the Greek Church canonized both ) may

have been dedicated either to St . John the Almoner , otherwise St . John of Jerusalem , or to St . John Damascenus ( who also lived at Jerusalem ) . Either , or both , may have been adopted as the patron of the "High Order" alluded to ; St . John of Jerusalem is well known as the Patron Saint of Masons , as well as of Knights Templar ( Manuel du Franc Macon , p . 144 . ) St . John Damascenus also lived in

Jerusalem , entering the Convent of S . Saba there in 730 . As he was renowned as both orator and philosopher , it is quite possible that he , too , may have become thc patron of tlie primitive , or mother , lodge held at Jerusalem . It is just possible , then , that " Domaskin " may be a corruption of Damascenus or Damascene , and " Forin " of Conferens ( the Distributor of Alms , or Almoner ) , whence

we might explain the terms in question , either by the supposition that the " High Order " cf " High-rode-iams " was dedicated to either St . John "Damascene" or St . John " Conferens , " ( or perhaps to both ) ; or that thc brethren of " Lodge Industry " > vere admitted into the " High Order , " either " at Domaskin or at Forin , " that is , on the

feast-day s of these saints , which were doubtless well Known to the inhabitants of Gateshead , surrounded as it was by monkish foundations . In confirmation of this supposition your readers may be referred to a note in Mackey's " Lexicon of Freemasonry , " Art .: " St . John of Jerusalem , " p . 304 . WILLIAM TEHBS .

ROMAN CATHOLIC EXCOMMUNICATIONS . Can any brother give me a reference to the Bull of Bencd'ctXIV ., published May 18 th , 1751 , beginning" Providus nomanum Pontificum , " in an English translation ? shall also be much obliged by a reference to the published allocution of Pius the Ninth , the present Pope , in which he condemns the Masonic body . Tin ; EDITOR . "J 8 , Fleet-street , E . C .

Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Lincolnshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF LINCOLNSHIRE .

vino ? j ln ounce'l in our impression of last week the Pro-Lla ' . Grand Mark Lodge of Lincolnshire , was held at

Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Lincolnshire.

Grimsby on the 30 th ult . Preliminary to the proceedings of the day , thc Prov . G . Mark Master , Bro . John Sutcliffe , entertained the brethren at breakfast at his residence . The first proceedings were the consecration of a new Mark Lodge , the Sutcliffe Lodge , which was performed in the Mechanics' Hall , by Bro . F . Binckes , the Rev . Dr . Ace delivering the oration , which specially dealt with the idea of

" marks , " which were used from the earliest times . At the conclusion of this ceremony the Provincial Grand Mark Lodge was formed , Bro . Sutcliffe presiding . After the appointment of the Grand Officers , the Grand Master exhorted the Mark Brethren to interest and exert themselves in the cause of charity . A banquet was afterwards

partaken of at the Royal Hotel , and the toasts were honoured in due course . Among the brethren present at the meeting were Bios . F . Binckes , James Terry , Thos . Perkinton , W . IT . Prince , Dr . Harris , Dr . Ace , Watkins , Bland , Kirk , Watson , Bates and Gough . The Grand Lodge was well attended , and for so young a province exhibited signs of the strongest vitality .

The Congress At Lausanne.

THE CONGRESS AT LAUSANNE .

We publish the following from the "Daily Telegraph" of Friday week : — A spirited reply to the attacks of the Vatican has been drawn up by thc Freemasons at Lausanne , in a document which attracks a considerable amount of attention here . It is exactly such a declaration of principles as might have

been made by thc English Grand Lodge , thus proving that the alleged wide divergence between English and Continental Masonry docs not exist ; if it is real , at any rate , it is not apparent iu this enunciation of princi p les . Freemasonry , the Ultramontanes arc told , is an acknowledgment of a creative principle under the name of the Great Architect of the Universe . It places no limits on the search after

truth ; and it guarantees and exacts toleration . In its workshops it prohibits political and religious discussion . It receives all , even the profane , whatever be their religion or political opinion , provided they are personally free and of good morals . Freemasonry is opposed to all intolerance . It is a school , the programme of which may be summed up thus : To obey the laws of one's country , live

in conformity with the precepts of honour , love one ' s neighbours , work incessantly to promote the happiness of mankind , and prosecute its progressive and peaceful emancipation . " Freemasonry , " the address continues , " lays down the principle that the Creator has given us liberty as the most precious of all blessings ; liberty , the patrimony of the whole of mankind , a ray from above which no

power has the right to diminish or suppress , and which is thc source of all feelings of honour and dignity . From the preparation for the degree to the attainment of the highest step in Scotch Masonry , the first condition , without which nothing is granted to the claimant , is an unblemished reputation for honour and honesty . To these men , for whom reli gion is a supreme consolation ,

Masonry says : ' Practise your religion without let or hindrance ; follow the dictates of your conscience . ' Freemasonry is not a religion ; it has no form or worship ; therefore it wishes for the establishment of lay education , and its doctrine may be summed up in the beautiful tenet —Love thy neighbour . To those who dread , with so much reason , political dissensions , Freemasonry says : ' I

banish all discussions from my meetings ; be for thy country a faithful and devoted servant ; thou hast no account to render us . ' The love of country , moreover , accords with the practice of all virtues . Masonry has been charged with immorality Our morality is the purest morality , the holiest morality It is based on the first of all virtues—humanity . " The

"Convent" proceeds to declare that its own meeting was sufficient proof of the catholicity of its principles . Its members , unknown to each other and from widely different countries , had no sooner met than fraternal hands were clasped and there were the utmost harmony and concord . Such are the laws , such the principles , such the mysteries of Freemasonry . " Against it

calumny and insults will be unavailing . " It is said that thc success of thc gathering at Lausanne has been so great that similar assemblies will be attempted hereafter . The next meeting is to be held at Rome under the presidency of the King of Italy , or at London two years hence , with the Prince of Wales presiding . The " Standard " of Thursday week , which publishes

the same address , adds thc following " morceau " from the French " Pays : " "In point of fact , Freemasonry is nothing but a vast secret society , which , in spite of its assertion , dabbles in politics—and very unwholesome politics too

It is not easy to understand why the Government tolerates the existence of that old-fashioned association ; perhaps it is because its accessoiies are too grotesque to be dangerous . . . . There are among the masses a certain number of imbe ' ciles who actually believe in the humanitarian humbug of the society , & c . "

Our Royal Grand Master.

OUR ROYAL GRAND MASTER .

A large and distinguished party have been staying at Sandringham Hall , Norfolk , previous to our Royal brother the Prince of Wales's departure for India ; and on Sunday the Prince and Princess , with the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh , the Duke and Duchess of Teck , Mr . Disraeli ,

Lord Colville , and other visitors , attended divine service in pretty little church in the park , when the Rev . Canon Birch preached in the morning , and was assisted in the service by the Rev . W . Lake Onslow , M . A ., Chaplain to the Prince , and the Rev . E . M . Evans , M . A ., of Waddesdon , Bucks . Canon Birch made allusion to the fact of the Prince's departure for India , and commended him to the thoughts

Our Royal Grand Master.

and prayers of ills relations and dependants , trusting that the whole nation would earnestly offer up their supplications for his safe return . Service was again held in the afternoon , the sermon being preached by the Rev . E . M . Evans from Eph . iv . 4 , 5 , 6 .

Masonic And General Tidings.

Masonic and General Tidings .

We regret to learn that Bro . R . Wentworth Little , Secretary of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , has been confined to his room for the last ten days with a severe throat affliction . It is feared that it will yet be some days before he will be enabled to resume business .

At a quarterly and election court of thc Needle-makers Company held on Thursday , Bro . J . C . Parkinson , J . . was unanimously re-elected Master for the ensuing year , and Bro . Sir George Elliot , Bart ., M . P ., and Bro . Dr . Ramsay Wardens , and at the same court seven freemen were elected on and admitted to the livery .

It is understood that a testimonial is to be set on foot for presentation to Bro . Vine , the Lord Mayor ' s Secretary , on his retirement from the office he has so ably filled . An emergency meeting of the Gresham Lodge , No . 8 C 0 , will be held in the Banquetting Hall of Cheshunt Great House , Cheshunt Park , this day ( Saturday ) , at 2 o'clock . A report of same will appear in our next .

Bro . Simeon Charles Hadley , Past Grand A . D . C , has been duly elected Alderman for the Ward of Castle Bay nard . The tender of Bro . T . Boyce for erecting a new building for thc London School Board has been accepted . The cost exceeds £ 10 , 000 .

At the Mutual Society's meeting , held on Tuesday last in the Freemason ' s Tavern , Great Queen-street , Mr . George Coulson James was seized with an epileptic fit , and died in less than five minutes . Thc deceased , who was a member of the legal profession , had just made a speech on the proceedings of the board .

Bro . the Rev . John Huyshe , P . G . C , Provincial Grand Master for Devon , will dedicate the New Masonic Hall , at Bideford on the 13 th inst . The proceedings will commence at 12 . 30 precisely .

Bro . Ex-Sheriff Shaw , who is known as an able writer , is understood to have kept a diary of his official duties during his year of office . From this it is understood that some graphic sketches will sec the light before the next — Session of Parliament .

A Masonic Soiree and Conversazione in connection with the Dedication of the New Masonic Hall , will be held ( by special dispensation from the Prov . Grand Master ) at the Public Rooms , in Bridgeland , St . Bideford , Devon , on Wednesday next the 13 th inst .

The Prince of Wales has appointed this day ( Saturday ) , at three o'clock , for the reception of the address from the Corporation of London , preparatory to his departure for India . A communication from Bro . Lord Carnarvon , Prov . G . M ., to Governor Sir Henry Barkly , which appears in the Cape Town papers , points out that a construction has been

p laced upon some portion of the ro'ilc earl ' s recent dispatch with reference to the South African Confederation which a more careful perusal of the document would have shown to be contrary not only to its whole intention , but to the language actually used . His lordship , in the communication , then proceeds to indicate the mistakes which have arisen on the subject .

FASHIONABLE MARRIAGE . —The marriage of Viscount Castlereagh , eldest son of Bro . the Marquis of Londonderry , to Lady Theresa Talbot , eldest daughter of thc Earl of Shrewsbury , Provincial Grand Master of Staffordshire was celebrated ) in the private chapel of Alton Towers , Staffordshire , on Saturday . In addition to a large party of

distinguished friends of the families , over a thousand of the tenantry of . the Staffordshire , Shropshire , and Cheshire estates availed themselves of the opportunity of showing their respect for the noble earl and his daughter . The bridegroom was attended by Lord Hemslty , and thc bridesmaids were Ladies Gwendoline and Muriel

Talbot , the bride ' s sisters , and Miss Chetwind . The ceremony was performed by the Archbishop of Armagh , assisted by the Dean of York , the Rev . the Hon . A . C . Talbot ( great-uncle of the Bride ) , and the Rev . the Hon . W . Talbot . Luncheon was served to over a thousand persons in the Armoury . A magnificent

weddingcake was placed in the Talbot Gallery , which the bride duly cut , and shortly afterwards thc newly-married couple left for Ingestre Hall , another of Lord Shrewsbury's Staffordshire seats , where they will spend a week , and then proceed to the bridegroom ' s seat in Kirby Hall , Yorkshire . The presents to the bride were very numerous .

HOLLOWAY ' S OINTMENT AND PILLS . —Giddiness , Headache , and Palsy . These lirst two symptoms are usually the forerunners of serious diseases , and if neglected , palsy , and apoplexy too , often follow . Thc instant giddiness , dimness of sight , or heatlache comes on , Holloway ' s Ointment should be freely rubbed into tlie nape and glands of the neck , at the same time tbat these Pills are being taken internally . Tlie patient's safety depends on tlie assiduity with which the directions for use are carried out . Holloway's remedies repress these symptoms by drawing the blood from thc head . Sufficient Pills should be taken to act briskly as a purgative . The diet must be regulated , self denial practised , and stimulants studiously shunned . —Apvr ,