The Horrors Of War.

THE HORRORS OF WAR .

Thoug h not politicians in any sense , we are humanitarians , and we cannot help feeling and saying that the accounts in The Times of Tuesday in respect of the atrocities committed by the Turkish army on dead and dying Russian soldiers deserve the indignant reprobation of all lovers

0 f humanity , and , above all , of all Freemasons , who are ever marked by kindness to their fellow nien . If it be also true that Sir Arnold Kemball has left Mucktar Pasha ' s army in consequence of similar horrors , even extending to the disinterring of brave soldiers , buried as they fell , for

the purpose of mutilation , it is impossible to say too much in indignant condemnation of atrocities , which are a disgrace to civilization and humanity . In all nations respect for dead soldiers has been held to be a solemn duty , because those who thus pass away with " harness

on their backs , have a claim on the consideration of the chivalrous and the loyal . It seems asif the Turks had determined toconvinceEurope how impossible it is for them to remain in it any longer , and we do , as humanitarian s , loudly protest against acts which must bring a blush to every cheek and sorrow to every heart .

True Religion ! Truer Charity.

TRUE RELIGION ! TRUER CHARITY .

The Chaine d Union for August gives us a startling account of a neat specimen of rampant , bigotry and intolerance in Brazil , which we deem only right to notice and to reprobate . It seems that on Good Friday , ( of all days in the year ) , a certain Rev . P . Montara , rector of the

seminary there , had to preach during the services of that sacred day . He employed his time , we are informed , in pouring forth a series of invectives against Freemasons . He exhorted the women *' never to consent to allow their husbands , brothers , or sons to affiliate themselves to this

society of the damned , and threatened to devote them , without remorse , with the Freemasons , to the flames of Hell . " Is not this a charming episode of true religion , of genuine charity , taking place , as it did , on a day which might have been consecrated , we should have thought ,

to preaching the love of God , and good will to man ? Some time ago we were severely taken to task by an esteemed correspondent for what we said about Ultramontanes , and we believe that in consequence we lost the favour of his patronage . But even he , we venture to think , if he reads these humble lines , will perhaps be

inclined to modify his opinion , and to admit that , we may fairly call attention , from time to time , to that want of sense and that parody on true religion which so conspicuously mark Ultramontane utterances and proceedings just now , everywhere in respect of Freemasons and Freemasonry .

Why Masonic Undertakings Are Often Unsuccessful.

WHY MASONIC UNDERTAKINGS ARE OFTEN UNSUCCESSFUL .

There may be many reasons given why , as a nile , Masonic undertakings are often unsuccessful , which , to-day , we have neither time nor inclination to enter upon . But there is one indubitable pause , to which we think it well to advert , as it

• s one which , probably more than anything else , Meets seriously such ventures and enterprizes , 1 D - themselves perfectly lawful , advisable , and good . ^ It is this , the absence of Masonic support given to the Masonic press by those who advertize Masonic Institutions and wants . "A

f . ' > " we should have beentempted tothjnkthat " freemasons desired to make their needs known to Freemasons the most natural and most obvious channel would be to advertize in a paper largely read b y Freemasonslike the Freemasonfor

in-, , stance . _ " But no , my brethren , that would be a £ re at mistake if you thought so . " Masonic societies ncj individuals will often advertize in any paper t a Masonic paper , even when the object is a P rel

y Masonic one , though we do not proof ss to understand on what grounds , either rea ,, reason > common sense , or fair play , they fre y " ° so - Of course every one is the advertize where he thinks he gets most value for his money , but as a large

Why Masonic Undertakings Are Often Unsuccessful.

proportion of our Order , as we know , never see The Times ' at all , we presume to think , ( blind beetles , perhaps , that we are ) , that more Freemasons would have read the announcement had it been duly published in the advertizing columns of the Freemason . It seems to us , though we

may be wrong , that we want a little more " esprit de corps " in such matters , and that very often if Masonic undertakings do not sometimes succeed , a good deal may be fairly attributed to that short-sighted policy which is content to publish the requirements and applications of Freemasons in any journal but a Masonic one . We are , of

course , aware of the immense circulation of our contemporary , The Times , which is , perhaps , the "raison d ' etre' of such proceedings , but nevertheless , as Freemasons , and in the interests of our brethren and our Order , and our publisher , we venture to deem them alike unwise in themselves , and most unfair and inconsiderate towards Masonic Journalism .

Original Correspondence.

Original Correspondence .

[ We do not hold ourselves responsible for , or even as approving of the opinions expressed by our correspondents , but we wish , in a spirit of fair play to all , to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion . —ED . 1

SHAKESPERIAN FREEMASONRY . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — Will you kindly allow me to offer a few words of explanation in reply to your correspondent , G . Somers Bellamy , Esq ., respecting the Shakesperian quotations sent by me and which appeared in the Freemason' last

month . I beg very respectfully to assure that gentleman , that I had not the least intention of offering them for the purpose of trying to prove the great poet to have been a Freemason ; they were simply to show how very similiar they are ( I mean the scraps I sent only ) to certain parts of our ceremonies . I willingly endorse all Mr .

Bellamy s remarks , that by cutting out certain parts only , Shakespeare might be made to be nearly everything , at the same time if that gentleman will kindly refer to my letter he will not find a single word to show that there was any intention on my part to offer them as proofs , but simply as being similiar to what we have heard in our

ceremonies . In conclusion , Sir , I beg to state in the most friendly manner , that the paragraph in Mr . Bellamy ' s letter as follows— " Let me deal with " two or three of Mr . Heath ' s ' hashed up ' quotations , given for the purpose of proving Shakespeare was a Freemason , " is rather severe and quite undeserved on my part , and I trust that Mr . Bellamy will

accept my word of honour that I had no such intention , and in the same kindly spirit as this explanation is offered acquit me of any desire to play any " fantastic tricks " with the beautiful writings of the immortal bard . I am , dear Sir , and Brother , very obediently and fraternally yours . STEPHEN C . HEATH .

MASONIC CANVASSING . To the Editor oj the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — I agree most thoroughly with your editorial note , in answer to " Scio , " as to " Masonic Canvassing " for matters not Masonic . My opinion is that for a Freemason to make use of his connection with our " ancient

and honourable Society" to further his business , or to secure a situation ( not Masonic ) , is wholly derogatory to the Institution of which undoubtedly he is an " unworthy member . " I sigh for the time when our Grand Lodge will make it penal to make use of Masonic signs on shop fronts , circulars , & c . ( to advance business objects ) , in accordance

with the rule in so many Grand Lodges in the United States , where brethren are not allowed thus to parade their membership . I have known individuals have their business cards printed , with the " Square and Compasses " thereon , prior to their initiation , and only awaiting their formal reception to circulate them amongst the fraternity .

It is for the Craft generally to stamp out such a nuisance by never supporting men ( and brethren ) who thus act , and render their unmasonic conduct less remunerative than they anticipate . Masons can only be approached Masonically on Masonic business , and the sooner this fact is recognised the better . Yours fraternally , Win . J AMES HUGHAW . P . S . G . D .

ITINERANT MASONS . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — A brother ( if he deserves the name ) visited our town last week and called upon the brethren , pleading distress . He was in appearance a regular vagabond , dirty and filthy , holding his certificate from the Grand Lodge

of Scotland , from the Lodge No . 122 , Royal Arch , Perth ; signed on the margin J W . It is well worn , having been presented to a host of brethren during the peregrinations of its owner , until you can hardly make oul what it is . It had been folded into 24 squares , each square on the back bearing signatures of brethren , with the amount of relief given . One of the latest , ——Cardiff , 2 / 7 M- ' "

Original Correspondence.

As soon as it was presented to me I recognized the old parchment , the vermillion " signature at the top still showing its colour through the dirt and grease with which it was smeared , but not quite so legible as when 1 saw it about six years ago .

Very likely many a brother in reading the above will call to mind the individual and his parchment , and perhaps they know something about him , and will let the brethren know if he is worthy of being assisted . Yours fraternally , R . W . C .

THE INSTALLATION ENGRAVING . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — Can you inform me when the engraving of the installation of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales at Albert Hall is likely to be finished . I have looked in vain for the promised advertisement , it is now very long overdue . Fraternally and very faithfully yours , DISAPPOINTED .

Multum In Parbo, Or Masonic Notes And Queries.

Multum in Parbo , or Masonic Notes and Queries .

LITTLE BRITAIN . As I think that Bro . Kenning may like to know what old Stowe says of this now classical-Masonic street , I have copied his remarks : " In Briton-street , which took that name from the Dukes of Britanny lodging there , is one proper parish Church of St . Botolph , in which church was sometime a brotherhood of St . Fabian and St . Sebastian ,

founded in the year 1377 , the 51 st of Edward 111 ., and confirmed by Henry IV . in the 6 th of his reign . Then Henry VI ., in the 24 th of his reign , to the honour of the Trinity , gave license to Dame Joan Astley , sometime his nurse , to R . Cawood , and T . Smith , to found the same a fraternity , perpetually to have a master and two mistresses , with brethren and sisters , & c . This brotherhood was

endowed with lands , more than thirty pounds by the year , and was supported by Edward VI . " The more detailed account of this refounded guild , with a view of the old Guild Hal ) , will appear , 1 am glad to say , pace Bro . Kenning and the Editor , in the October number of the Masonic Magazine . A READEn OF OLD STOWE .

Reviews.

Reviews .

" La Chaine d'Union . " The August number of this excellent Masonic periodical not only does great credit to our esteemed and able confrere Hubert , but is most interesting to all Freemasons in France or out of France . We are very glad to think that in the main and leading questions of the hour we are very

closely in accord with Bro . Hubert , whose enlightened views and tolerant sympathies are most pleasant to note and to realize . We earnestly commend La Chaine d'Union to the notice of all our brethren who read French , and vie wish sincerely to our esteemed Bro . Hubert all possible success in his unselfish and meritorious efforts .

Freemasonry In India.

FREEMASONRY IN INDIA .

BANGALORE . —The season of this favourite Indian station was inaugurated by a grand ball given by the W . M . of Lodge 1043 , and the members of the fraternity in the vicinity . The entertainment took place in Brown ' s new Assembly Rooms , one of the finest suite of public rooms

in Southern India , and used on this occasion for the first time . Not only were all the leading members and residents at Bangalore present , but numerous visitors came from Madras , Ootacamund , and Cannanore . The Chief Commissioner of Mysore , the General Commanding , and all the leading officers accepted the hospitality of the

brethren , and the ball was acknowledged to have proved a great success . Great credit is due to the unwearied exertions of the indefatigable Secretary , Bro . J . W . Hayes , who was most ably supported by the Stewards , Bros . Lieut , Ricardo , Captain M'Cleverty , Capt . M'CulIagh , Captain Nepean Smith , and the Past District Officers , Bro . Major Aubrey Saunders and Bro J . Balfour Cockburn , M . D . 31 * .

Freemasonry In Germany.

FREEMASONRY IN GERMANY .

The Grand Lodge of Darmstadt recently held a memorial lodge in honour of the late Grand Duke of Hesse Darmstadt , the Protector of Masons . The lodge was draped in black and white , and beautifully decorated with evergreens and flowers , and a most impressive ceremony was presided over by the Grand Master , who

delivered a fitting address on the occasion , which was followed by another from the Speaker , eulogising the character and kindly disposition of the late Grand Duke . The music , instrumental and vocal , was composed expressly for the occasion , and ably executed by the musical professors of the lodge . Amongst the visitors was Bro . Hollon , a Past Officer of the Grand Lodge of England .

The Worship ful Company of Grocers have given £ 50 and the Worshipful Company of Clothworkers an annual subscription of £ 10 10 s . to the London Diocesan Home Mission . THE METROPOLITAN RAILWAY . —On

Tuesday an inspection of the Metropolitan Railway was made by Governor Tilden the Hon . J . Bigelar , and Mr . Cyrus W . Field . They were accompanied by Sir E . Watkin , M . P ., and Mr . Myles Fenton , who conducted them over the principal stations and explained the working and . general featuies of the line .