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Foreign And Colonial Agents.
Foreign and Colonial Agents .
—?—AMERICA : Bro . J . FLETCHER BRENNAN , 114 , Mainstreet , Cincinnati , Ohio . ,, Messrs . AVOODRUFF & BLOCKER , Little
Rock , Arkansas , U . S . CANADA : Messrs . DEVRIE & SON , Ottawa . CAPE OF GOOD HOPE : Bro . GEORGE BRITTAIN , Cape Town . CEYLON : Messrs . \ V . L . SKEENE & Co ., Colombo . CONSTANTINOPLE : Br . J . L . HANLV , Levant Times .
EAST INDIES : Allahabad : Messrs . AVYMAN BROS . Bombay ; Bro . M . B . COHEN . Byculla : Bro . GEO . BEASE . Central Provinces : Bro . F . J . J ORDAN . LCurrachcc : Bro . G . C \ BRAYSON . Madras . - Mr . CALEB FOSTER . Mhow : Bro . COWASJEE NUSSERWANJEE . Poona : Bro . AV . AVELLIS .
GALATA : IPSICK KHAN , Perche-Bajar . LIBERIA : Bro . HENRY D . BROWN , Monrovia . PARIS : M . DECUEVAUX-DUMESNIL , Rue de Harlaydu-Palais , 20 , near the Pont Neuf ; Editor Lc Franc-Macon . \ VEST INDIES :
Jamaica : Bro . J A . D . SOUZA , Falmouth . Trinidad : Bros . S . CARTER and J . LEWIS , 3 , Abcrcrombie-strect , Port of Spain ; and Bro . AV . A . KERNAIIAN , San Fernando . And all Booksellers and Newsagents in England , Ireland , and Scotland .
Births, Marriages, And Deaths.
Births , Marriages , and Deaths .
MARRIAGE . MACKESY—CR . EAO . II . —On the istinst ., at St . Mary's , Chelsea , AA'illiam Henry Mackcsy , Major Bengal Staff Corps , to Teresa Mary , third daughter of Picrse Creagh , Esq ., late of Mounljoy-square , Dublin , and Bryan ' s Castle , County Clare , Ireland .
DEATH . MIDDLETOX On the 25 thult ., at Hill House , Dulwich , Bro . Thomas Middlcton , 30 ° , in his 69 th year .
Answers To Correspondents.
Answers to Correspondents .
A GRAND OFFICER . —AA c have generally written an article upon the "Business to be transacted in Grand Lodge ; " but as we had already commented upon the principal part of the agenda paper of last AVednesday , and as the business altogether was meagre and unimportant , we omitted the usual observations last week . In future we will give the business paper /;/ extenso
when there is no article on the subject . P . M ., E . C ., AND S . C . —There is certainly a considerable difference between the Scotch and English systems of working , as , indeed , there is between London and provincial ( English ) working . AA ' e have seen the sign
you refer lo used occasionally by Scotch brethren on their entering a lodge . AVe cannot , of course , explain the discrepancies in print ; but may say thai , in all well-regulated English lodges , lhe atiention of the candidate is called to the signs given in other countries , as well as those in use amongst the English Craft . Several reviews , & e ., stand over lill our next .
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The Freemason , SATURDAY , SEPTKMIJKR IO , 1 S 70 . Tint FKHUMASOK is published on Saturday Mornings in time for the early trains . The price of Tnrc FKEKMASON IS Twopence per week ; quarter ! > subscription ( including posuyc ) 3 s . 3 d . Annual Subscription , irs . Subscriptions payable in advance . All communications , letters , & C , lo be addressed lo the IMJITOK , a , 3 , and 4 , Little Urilain , K . C . The Kditor will pay careful attention to all MSS . entrusted to liimbut cannot undertake to return them unless accompanied by postage stamps .
The Fortunes Of War.
THE FORTUNES OF WAR .
" THERE is no station in life upon which pride can be firmly founded . " Such is the lesson taught in those unrivalled treasuries of knowledge , the lectures of Freemasonry ,
and no profounder truth has ever issued from the lips of philosopher or sage . It is a lesson , however , too often lost upon those who ride upon the buoyant wings of fortune
to the utmost pinnacle of greatness , and whose actions denote not only the pride of place but the insolence nf ¦ ,. u : \ -r . The annals of every age and of every nation
The Fortunes Of War.
overflow Avith instances of strange reversesof kings reduced to penury and exile—of mighty Avarriors forced to beg their breadwhile , to still further illustrate the mutable
character of human events , examples are not rare of daring peasants Avho have soared to empire , and of swineherds Avho have risen to rule the spiritual destinies of mankind .
Freemasonry teaches us so to moderate our desires in every station of life that , rising to eminence by merit , Ave may live respected
and die regretted . And happy AA'ould it be for the Avorld if men in general acted more in accordance with this sublime code of
ethics . We should then encourage no rivalry , but a generous emulation to succeed in the arts that croAvn and glorify peace , Avhile Avar itself would become a dream of
the past . Ambition , however , will have its Avay , and subtle jealousies corrode the hearts of nations , until at length the flame of strife bursts forth to ruin and destroy .
The present fearful struggle between France and Germany has already presented to our gaze some of the most startling incidents ever recorded in history .
With the rapidity of a Avhirlwind , a dynasty built upon great memories as AVCII as on substantial services , has been swept away—an army , once considered a match
for the mightiest hosts that Europe could array against it , has succumbed to the crushing blows of the enemy—only the spirit of France survives , and that truly is
unconquerable . No one can contemplate Avithout emotion a reverse so stupendous as this for the fallen ruler of the French people ; it would extort pity from a stoic ; nor is our
grief lessened by the reflection that the downfall of the Emperor seems to foreshadow deeper humiliations and greater miseries for France . To the helm of
political power have now been called many of the soundest thinkers of our age ; men Avhoha \ r c distinguished themselves as much for grasp of intellect as for liberalitv of sentiment .
To their genius and patriotism are now committed the shattered fortunes of the French State , and Ave may be assured that they will Avell and wisely use the powers
with which they are entrusted . They will first ha \ -c to secure a triumph over the contending passions of their countrymen , . stimulated , as tiiose nassion have been
almost to madness by the ruinous results of the Avar , and then resolutely to face the dangers that menace the very existence of Franco . It is remarkable that most of the
men who now compose the Ministry of the revived Republic , are members of the Craft . Pellctan , Arago , and Favre tire all wcllknoAvnnamesin the Frenchlodgcs , where the
eloquence and learning of the men themselves have often charmed the brethren . From the councils of a peaceful brotherhood they arc now suddenly translated to the
stormy leadership of a national revolution , at a time when unprecedented disaster and defeat have almost obliterated the former
glories of the French Hag . I' . ut it must not be forgotten that these were the very men who in tlie legislative halls of their country de-
The Fortunes Of War.
nounced the outbreak of the present war as an outrage upon civilisation , so that , AVIIOever may be accused of the letting out of strife , the crime cannot be laid to the charge of our French brethren . Believers in the
humanising mission of Freemasonry , they could not do otherwise than protest vehemently and strenuously against the infamy and horror of bloodshed ; but their Avords of Avarning , their pleadings for peace ,
Avere disregarded and despised by the glorydazzled multitude . They have a great and stern task now before them , one which will employ all the resources of their fertile brains and prove the reality of their former
professions . If an honourable peace be offered by the victor , Ave believe that such men as Favre and Trochu will not turn their heads aside and reject it ; and Ave the spectators of the terrible drama IIOAV in
progress , can only hope that no illusions will be suffered to prevail , for the day for mock-heroics has now passed ; but that each and all will rise to the supreme level of true patriotism , and agree to Avhat is best for the
present safety and future Avelfare of their country . Upon the political bearings of the question it is no business of ours to enter , but AVC arc glad to find that men Avhose lives have been conspicuous for honesty and
consistency are now entrusted Avith the guidance of France in her present time of darkness and dismay . The slaughter which has already taken place has carried mourning and desolation into many a home both in
Germany and France , and surely victims enough have now been offered up on the altar of the grim Moloch of battle . Let each side remember how unstable is fortune ,
and that he AVIIO conquers to-day may be among the vanquished to-morroAV . We appeal to the Masonic Fraternity both in France and Germany to assist in securing
a speedy and honourable peace between their respective nations . Let their efforts be seconded by the Order in every land , and let tiie pollution of blood , and the unutterable woe of Avarfarc cease . It is a
happy omen of success that the Princes of Germany are members of the Craft , as AVCII as the new rulers of France . This should inspire us with confidence that Avisc and moderate councils will eventually prevail ,
and that Europe will owe , in some measure at least , to the influence of Freemasonry , a peace Avhich shall be secure and lasting , because it will be based upon mutual '
respect between the nations , and cemented by the principles of international justice and honour .
Wr . have just received an intimation from a dislinguisliccl brother , a personal friend of the Earl of Carnarvon , D . G . M ., that it is his lordship ' s intention , in the- absence of the M . W . G . M ., to convene a special Grand Lodge for Friday next , the 16 th inst ..
for the purpose of considering the grant of a donation in aid of the " sick and wounded in war . " l ' KOV . G . L . OF LKICKSTKKSHIKF . AND RUTLAND . —The annual general communication and consecration of St . Peter's Loth'C , No . 1330 , will be
holclen at the Three Swans Motel , Market Harborough , on Friday the 161 I 1 inst ., for constituting the lodge , and the general business of the province , afler which the brethren will attend divine service
at the parish church , when a sermon will be preached by the Rev . J . Spinal , J / .. / ., i' . G . Chaplain , and a collection will b .: made on behalf of the National Societv for aid 10 the sick and wounded in war .
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Foreign And Colonial Agents.
Foreign and Colonial Agents .
—?—AMERICA : Bro . J . FLETCHER BRENNAN , 114 , Mainstreet , Cincinnati , Ohio . ,, Messrs . AVOODRUFF & BLOCKER , Little
Rock , Arkansas , U . S . CANADA : Messrs . DEVRIE & SON , Ottawa . CAPE OF GOOD HOPE : Bro . GEORGE BRITTAIN , Cape Town . CEYLON : Messrs . \ V . L . SKEENE & Co ., Colombo . CONSTANTINOPLE : Br . J . L . HANLV , Levant Times .
EAST INDIES : Allahabad : Messrs . AVYMAN BROS . Bombay ; Bro . M . B . COHEN . Byculla : Bro . GEO . BEASE . Central Provinces : Bro . F . J . J ORDAN . LCurrachcc : Bro . G . C \ BRAYSON . Madras . - Mr . CALEB FOSTER . Mhow : Bro . COWASJEE NUSSERWANJEE . Poona : Bro . AV . AVELLIS .
GALATA : IPSICK KHAN , Perche-Bajar . LIBERIA : Bro . HENRY D . BROWN , Monrovia . PARIS : M . DECUEVAUX-DUMESNIL , Rue de Harlaydu-Palais , 20 , near the Pont Neuf ; Editor Lc Franc-Macon . \ VEST INDIES :
Jamaica : Bro . J A . D . SOUZA , Falmouth . Trinidad : Bros . S . CARTER and J . LEWIS , 3 , Abcrcrombie-strect , Port of Spain ; and Bro . AV . A . KERNAIIAN , San Fernando . And all Booksellers and Newsagents in England , Ireland , and Scotland .
Births, Marriages, And Deaths.
Births , Marriages , and Deaths .
MARRIAGE . MACKESY—CR . EAO . II . —On the istinst ., at St . Mary's , Chelsea , AA'illiam Henry Mackcsy , Major Bengal Staff Corps , to Teresa Mary , third daughter of Picrse Creagh , Esq ., late of Mounljoy-square , Dublin , and Bryan ' s Castle , County Clare , Ireland .
DEATH . MIDDLETOX On the 25 thult ., at Hill House , Dulwich , Bro . Thomas Middlcton , 30 ° , in his 69 th year .
Answers To Correspondents.
Answers to Correspondents .
A GRAND OFFICER . —AA c have generally written an article upon the "Business to be transacted in Grand Lodge ; " but as we had already commented upon the principal part of the agenda paper of last AVednesday , and as the business altogether was meagre and unimportant , we omitted the usual observations last week . In future we will give the business paper /;/ extenso
when there is no article on the subject . P . M ., E . C ., AND S . C . —There is certainly a considerable difference between the Scotch and English systems of working , as , indeed , there is between London and provincial ( English ) working . AA ' e have seen the sign
you refer lo used occasionally by Scotch brethren on their entering a lodge . AVe cannot , of course , explain the discrepancies in print ; but may say thai , in all well-regulated English lodges , lhe atiention of the candidate is called to the signs given in other countries , as well as those in use amongst the English Craft . Several reviews , & e ., stand over lill our next .
Ar00603
The Freemason , SATURDAY , SEPTKMIJKR IO , 1 S 70 . Tint FKHUMASOK is published on Saturday Mornings in time for the early trains . The price of Tnrc FKEKMASON IS Twopence per week ; quarter ! > subscription ( including posuyc ) 3 s . 3 d . Annual Subscription , irs . Subscriptions payable in advance . All communications , letters , & C , lo be addressed lo the IMJITOK , a , 3 , and 4 , Little Urilain , K . C . The Kditor will pay careful attention to all MSS . entrusted to liimbut cannot undertake to return them unless accompanied by postage stamps .
The Fortunes Of War.
THE FORTUNES OF WAR .
" THERE is no station in life upon which pride can be firmly founded . " Such is the lesson taught in those unrivalled treasuries of knowledge , the lectures of Freemasonry ,
and no profounder truth has ever issued from the lips of philosopher or sage . It is a lesson , however , too often lost upon those who ride upon the buoyant wings of fortune
to the utmost pinnacle of greatness , and whose actions denote not only the pride of place but the insolence nf ¦ ,. u : \ -r . The annals of every age and of every nation
The Fortunes Of War.
overflow Avith instances of strange reversesof kings reduced to penury and exile—of mighty Avarriors forced to beg their breadwhile , to still further illustrate the mutable
character of human events , examples are not rare of daring peasants Avho have soared to empire , and of swineherds Avho have risen to rule the spiritual destinies of mankind .
Freemasonry teaches us so to moderate our desires in every station of life that , rising to eminence by merit , Ave may live respected
and die regretted . And happy AA'ould it be for the Avorld if men in general acted more in accordance with this sublime code of
ethics . We should then encourage no rivalry , but a generous emulation to succeed in the arts that croAvn and glorify peace , Avhile Avar itself would become a dream of
the past . Ambition , however , will have its Avay , and subtle jealousies corrode the hearts of nations , until at length the flame of strife bursts forth to ruin and destroy .
The present fearful struggle between France and Germany has already presented to our gaze some of the most startling incidents ever recorded in history .
With the rapidity of a Avhirlwind , a dynasty built upon great memories as AVCII as on substantial services , has been swept away—an army , once considered a match
for the mightiest hosts that Europe could array against it , has succumbed to the crushing blows of the enemy—only the spirit of France survives , and that truly is
unconquerable . No one can contemplate Avithout emotion a reverse so stupendous as this for the fallen ruler of the French people ; it would extort pity from a stoic ; nor is our
grief lessened by the reflection that the downfall of the Emperor seems to foreshadow deeper humiliations and greater miseries for France . To the helm of
political power have now been called many of the soundest thinkers of our age ; men Avhoha \ r c distinguished themselves as much for grasp of intellect as for liberalitv of sentiment .
To their genius and patriotism are now committed the shattered fortunes of the French State , and Ave may be assured that they will Avell and wisely use the powers
with which they are entrusted . They will first ha \ -c to secure a triumph over the contending passions of their countrymen , . stimulated , as tiiose nassion have been
almost to madness by the ruinous results of the Avar , and then resolutely to face the dangers that menace the very existence of Franco . It is remarkable that most of the
men who now compose the Ministry of the revived Republic , are members of the Craft . Pellctan , Arago , and Favre tire all wcllknoAvnnamesin the Frenchlodgcs , where the
eloquence and learning of the men themselves have often charmed the brethren . From the councils of a peaceful brotherhood they arc now suddenly translated to the
stormy leadership of a national revolution , at a time when unprecedented disaster and defeat have almost obliterated the former
glories of the French Hag . I' . ut it must not be forgotten that these were the very men who in tlie legislative halls of their country de-
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nounced the outbreak of the present war as an outrage upon civilisation , so that , AVIIOever may be accused of the letting out of strife , the crime cannot be laid to the charge of our French brethren . Believers in the
humanising mission of Freemasonry , they could not do otherwise than protest vehemently and strenuously against the infamy and horror of bloodshed ; but their Avords of Avarning , their pleadings for peace ,
Avere disregarded and despised by the glorydazzled multitude . They have a great and stern task now before them , one which will employ all the resources of their fertile brains and prove the reality of their former
professions . If an honourable peace be offered by the victor , Ave believe that such men as Favre and Trochu will not turn their heads aside and reject it ; and Ave the spectators of the terrible drama IIOAV in
progress , can only hope that no illusions will be suffered to prevail , for the day for mock-heroics has now passed ; but that each and all will rise to the supreme level of true patriotism , and agree to Avhat is best for the
present safety and future Avelfare of their country . Upon the political bearings of the question it is no business of ours to enter , but AVC arc glad to find that men Avhose lives have been conspicuous for honesty and
consistency are now entrusted Avith the guidance of France in her present time of darkness and dismay . The slaughter which has already taken place has carried mourning and desolation into many a home both in
Germany and France , and surely victims enough have now been offered up on the altar of the grim Moloch of battle . Let each side remember how unstable is fortune ,
and that he AVIIO conquers to-day may be among the vanquished to-morroAV . We appeal to the Masonic Fraternity both in France and Germany to assist in securing
a speedy and honourable peace between their respective nations . Let their efforts be seconded by the Order in every land , and let tiie pollution of blood , and the unutterable woe of Avarfarc cease . It is a
happy omen of success that the Princes of Germany are members of the Craft , as AVCII as the new rulers of France . This should inspire us with confidence that Avisc and moderate councils will eventually prevail ,
and that Europe will owe , in some measure at least , to the influence of Freemasonry , a peace Avhich shall be secure and lasting , because it will be based upon mutual '
respect between the nations , and cemented by the principles of international justice and honour .
Wr . have just received an intimation from a dislinguisliccl brother , a personal friend of the Earl of Carnarvon , D . G . M ., that it is his lordship ' s intention , in the- absence of the M . W . G . M ., to convene a special Grand Lodge for Friday next , the 16 th inst ..
for the purpose of considering the grant of a donation in aid of the " sick and wounded in war . " l ' KOV . G . L . OF LKICKSTKKSHIKF . AND RUTLAND . —The annual general communication and consecration of St . Peter's Loth'C , No . 1330 , will be
holclen at the Three Swans Motel , Market Harborough , on Friday the 161 I 1 inst ., for constituting the lodge , and the general business of the province , afler which the brethren will attend divine service
at the parish church , when a sermon will be preached by the Rev . J . Spinal , J / .. / ., i' . G . Chaplain , and a collection will b .: made on behalf of the National Societv for aid 10 the sick and wounded in war .