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^p^^css^^r^ SATURDAY , JUNK II , 1887 . ¦*¦

Original Corre0pntrena.

Original Corre 0 pntrena .

[ We do not hold ourselves responsible for , or even approving of the opinions expressed by ourcorrespondents , but we wish in aspirit of fair play to all to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion ,, ] —'ENGLISH MARK MASTERS IN THE U . S . A . To the Editor ofthe "Freemason . "

Dear Sir and Brother , In the very brief discussion which took place at the last meeting of the Mark Grand Lodge , the real point at issue does not seem to have been noticed by any one ; and it has been also missed in your brief editorial notice last week . The point is this . Masonry is a science , a system of morality , a religion , in so far as it binds men to the Most High and to one another . Our Chaplains in their orations are never weary of insisting on this . But if this

be so , it follows not only that every Mason has a right to practise Masonry wherever he is , but it is his duty to do so , and it is part of his duty to attend his lodge , so that he may be fortified and stirred up for its better fulfilment . But if this be so , what is to happen when the Masonic authorities in any country—say the U . S . A . —forbid all English Masons , or any other body of Masons , to attend their lodges ? What did Daniel do when Darius forbade him to say his prayers ? " Dare to be a Daniel" is now one of our most popular hymns . I do not see how , logically , we can escape the conclusion that , as Daniel said his prayers in spite of Darius , so any body of foreign Masons who found themselves debarred from practising Masonry in the country of their temporary sojourn , by the arbitrary and un-Masonic action of the authorities of that countrv . are

bound to " dare to be Daniels , " and work in lodges of their own . The whole blame and responsibility rests upon the governing body which plays the odious part of Darius . This is the principle asserted in the report of the General Board . It has nothing to do with " retaliation . " If we were to " retaliate " on the G . G . C . of the U . S . A . we should forbid their men to enter our lodges , and so be acting thc part of Darius here . On thc contrary , we welcome all Mark Master Masons , from wherever they hail . The principle which I maintain then briefly is , the right and the duty of every Mason of whatever Degree to work his Degree . And all organisations ( call

them G . L . s , G . C . s , or what you will ) , are for the purpose of promoting and not hindering this right and duty . If , instead of helping ( hey hinder , on account of petty jealousies , and petty squabbles , on them must fall the consequences of whatever inconveniences may ensue . At the same time , had I been able to attend the last

Mark Grand Lodge , I should most gladly have concurred in the postponement of the question , urged as it was by so worthy a brother as Bro . Hughan , representing so old an ally of our Grand Lodge as the G . C . of Pennsylvania . — I am , yours fraternally , G . R . PORTAL , Past G . M . M . M .

LEGITIMATE CANVASSING . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , There appears danger of the line between fair and unfair canvassing being so often overstepped as to become obliterated ; and when canvassing papers are distributed at the very door of Grand Lodge , as has been done in the Craft , and was done only last week in the Mark , it really seems time that some steps should be taken to uphold both the dignity and purity of election . ,

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It is true that last week when the attention of the acting G . M . M . was called to the fact , he used words of well merited condemnation , but should not some action be taken to prevent the possibility of such an improper proceeding ' , which has surely reached a climax when brethren permit themselves to state ( as was done on the 31 st ult . ) that the papers requesting votes for curtain names were issued with the entire approval of certain high authority .

I purposely abstain from mentioning names , but regret to add that the same reticence was not displayed by the enthusiastic partisans I have referred to , and it may well be considered matter of congratulation that such questionable tactics were eminently unsuccessful . —Yours fraternally , A . H . BATEMAN , G . M . O . Kent . June 6 th . 1—

GRAND MARK LODGE . To the Editor of thc " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , In your report , in your last week ' s issue , of the appointment of Grand Officers my name appears as " H . C . Jepps , " probably owing to my undecipherable autograph in the Grand Tyler's book . Will you permit me to correct it , and to subscribe myself yours fraternally ,

HENRY JEFFS , G . I . G ., P . M . 10 , P . P . S . G . W . Gloucestershire . Gloucester , June Sth .

Masonic Notes And Queries.

Masonic Notes and Queries .

730 ] AN OLD WORLD FREEMASON . I had no notion when I sent the transcript of Cadeby ' s will , and two or three jocular remarks of my own thereto appended , that any of your readers would have read the latter '' au serieux . " The onlv point noticeable in the entire

extract is the fact of the appearance of the particular letters on the Zona ( I won't call it apron this time ) . Of course , as suggested , they may have been intended to stand for anything , " Bob and Jerry " for instance—only I do not myself think that they were . T . B . WHYTEHEAD .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

CraftJteonrg* EGYPTIAN LODGE ( No . 27 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on the 26 th ult ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , when there were present Bros . Dicker , W . M . ; Todd , S . W . j F . Izant , J . W . j Poole , Treas . j Hall , Secj Haynes , S . D . j Scarth , I . G . j H . Jacobs , P . M . j . Maidwell , P . M . j Cuthberton , P . M . j W . H . Tibbies , P . M . ; J . GreenP . M . j R . PascoeR .

, , Smith , and F . Hoskins . Visitor ; Bro . J . J . Marsh , P . M . 1326 , P . P . G . Std . Br . Middx . The business was to initiate Mr . Frank Bull , who is leaving England for a few months , and , the ballot proving unanimous , he was introduced and initiated into ancient Freemasonry by the VV . M . in a very business-like manner . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren spent a very pleasant evening , all wishing Bro . Frank Bull a pleasant trip across the ocean and a safe return to England .

MOUNT MORIAH LODGE ( No . 34 ) . —On the 26 th ult ., this ledge met for the last time before the adjournment for the summer months , and though the members did not attend in the usual strength , those who were present , and the visitors also , had much to interest them and profit by in the excellent working displayed . Bro . Gribbon , W . M ., opened lodge with the aid of the following

officers : Bros . 1 . Blance White , S . W . ; A . C . Thorpe , J . W . j Lincoln Turrell , acting S . D . j E . Postans , J . D . j H . Matthews , acting I . G . Bro . Havelock Collins , was passed to the Degree of F . C . Bro . Bowley was raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . The solemnity of the ritual was greatly enhanced by the perfect working of every officer . Thc very important part played by the Deacons fell in each

ceremony on the J . D ., who displayed a thorough knowledge also of the duties of the S . D . A word in passing is also due to Bro . Matthews for his efficient service as I . G . He is but young in Masonry , and the correct way with which he officiated showed that he diligently seeks , and is not above , instruction . The ordinary business did not present much of interest to the outer world , and the concise way

in which Bro . Hales , Secretary , put voluminous correspondence and circulars before the lodge greatly facilitated business . We may mention , for the early information of absent brethren , that it was resolved to have the usual summer excursion on the fourth Thursday in June , the rendezvous being the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , the attraction to which is as ever great . ( The italics will be

understood . ) _ bro . Perkins , Treasurer , reported a satisfactory financial condition , and ten guineas were voted to Bro . Atterbury ' s list for the Boys' Festival . Bro . Hales read letters explaining the absence of the worthy brother Jast named , and also of the S . D ., each having had a loss in his family circle . The Secretary , in very touching language , referred to the affliction which had fallen upon

those brothers , and he was requested to write them in the name of the lodge , offering consolation and sympathy . Bro . Hales undertook that duty , remarking that he knew from his own experience how such expressions from brethren helped to assuage grief . After the greetings of the visitors had been given , thc lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned for

refreshment , which fully maintained the name of Mount Moriah for hospitality . A very pleasant feature of the evening was the excellent music contributed by members of the lodge and some cf the visitors , the songs being accompanied on the pianoforte by Bro . Southgate , whose extemporised accompaniments to songs of which he had no copy were marvellously good . The last addition to F . C . proved