Masonic Bibliography.

MASONIC BIBLIOGRAPHY .

Since the days of Dr . Kloss there has not been a more able and trustworthy volume on Masonic Bibliography published than the catalogue just compiled by Bro . T . H . Emmons , as thc ever-courteous librarian of " The Masonic Library , Masonic Medals , Washingtonia , & ., & c , belonging to Samuel C . Lawrence , Medford , Mass . Boston : Printed by Carl H . Heintzemann . 1891 . "

General Lawrence , P . G . M . of Massachusetts , has a very large and valuable collection of books , medals , and curios relating to the Fraternity , and is always increasing his vast library , seeking to complete sets , still needs-rig portions , and adding all new works as published , so that the library is as important in relation to modern literature as it is to last century works , respecting Freemasonry , Rosicrucianism , and Occult subjects .

Taking the last division of the handsome volume first , about which only the titles can here be mentioned , pages 293 to 318 ( vvhen thc index concludes ) , are devoted to the history of the " Late Civil War , " such as Regimental Histories ani "Miscellaneous Publications" of a most extraordinary character , many of which , doubtless , at thc present time , are unobtainable

at any price , and air are of vast consequence as a complete record of that great event . Another wonderful series , believed to be complete , is of sermons delivered before the " Ancient and Honorable Artillery Co ., Boston , " from 1672 to the year 1891 , and vvith the " Washingtoniana , " occupying some 10 pages , must to an American patriot be above " the price of rubies . "

Not much over a page is utilised for "Masonic Medals , " as only Marvin ' s numbers are given . These , however , are in eleven columns , and are 543 '" number . There are also 75 pieces not enumerated in the " Medals of the Masonic Fraternity" ( 1880 ) , making thc grand total to be 618 ! Many of these are very rare , if not unique , and possibly there is no other private collection—or public , for that matter—vvhich exceeds this

magnificent cabinet , either as respects number , value , interest , or importance . The remaining pages ( about 280 ) are entirely devoted to Masonic works , in vvhich Bro . Emmons , as the librarian and compiler , has most faithfully and zealously laboured , as also successfully , to do justice to one of the largest and most valuable Masonic libraries in the world , of which thc M . W .

Bro . S . C . Lawrence might justly be proud as the owner . This catalogue has been printed andcirculatedattheGeneral'ssoleexpense . It is lobe regretted , however , that a larger edition was not issued , so as to be open to subscribers . As it is , I gratefully acknowledge the receipt of a copy , and much appreciate the gift .

The librarian has not followed Kloss in his arrangement , but has preferred a plan of his own , vvhich evidently has many advantages , and would be well nigh perfect , if there had been an alphabetical index of the names of authors , and the whole consecutively numbered . In a work of such

magnitude it almost seems ungracious to make this remark , but there is danger under so many titles and sub-titles—and each foreign language being kept to itself—of books that are really of the same class and on the same particular subjects being lost sight of , especially when consulting the catalogue in a hurry .

To begin with , the proceedings of Grantl . Bodies occupy some 40 pages , and form a most valuable lot . They are carefully classified under States and Countries , and thc data as to their origin is taken from Bro . J . H . Drummond ' s " Masonic , Historical , and Bibliographical Memoranda , " who tells me that Bro . Emmons has brought all the particulars down to date , Bro . Drummond's excellent work having been published in the year 1882 .

In periodicals , the catalogue is strong , and so in ( 2 ) " Ahiman Rezons , Constitutions , and By-laws . " England is well represented , but would look still better if "Ahiman Rezons " for 175 6 , 1 7 S 7 , 1800 , and 1813 were added . The second of this quartette is very scarce , and much more so than the older issues . I see the Royal Arch regulations for 17 S 6 noted , but not its senior for 1782 , neither any between 17 S 6 and 1843 , but as a complete and perfect

set is almost unknown , one need not wonder at that . Ireland is well circumstanced , having first edition of 1730 , and the rare Dublin Pocket Companion of 1735 , as well as Spratt of 1751 , and others , of which the volume of 1804 , with the rare composite List of Lodges for England , Ireland , and Scotland , calls for mention . Of course , those for the United States Grand Lodges are numerous and almost exhaustive .

The ( 3 ) " Cyclopaedias , Digests , Manuals , Monitors , and Text Books " are a conspicuous series , and include no less than 22 editions of Webb ' s ' Monitor ' ; 18 of Cross' ' Charts' ; 18 editions of Preston's ' Illustrations ' ; and a great variety else , American and British . " Anniversaries and Histories of Lodges Ike . " ( 4 ) , covering nine pages ,

make up a total that is probably not surpassed , even if equalled , England being credited with over 30 , but those for America may be counted by hundreds . ( 5 ) " Addresses , Discourses , Sermons , kc ., " being mostly pamphlets are most difficult to procure , particularly those of last century , but here wc have over 30 pages of titles under this heading .

"Masonic Works , ( 6 ) in English , a very comprehensive title , vvould require much space to particularise , and must be passed over now with but a few words . Ashmole , Lifc of , 1717 ; "Multa Paucis "; " Ebrictalis , " 1723 ; "Long Livers , 1 7 " ; "Plain Dealer , " 1730 ; Pine ' s Engraved List ( original ) of 1 737 , and Cole ' s of 1 764 ; numerous pocket companions ( including Newcastle , 1777 ); Millikin , "Fame and Confession , " 1652 , and most of the standard works of this and last century ; Original Records , Certificates , & c .

" Anti-Masonic Works ' ( 7 ) take over a dozen pages to enumerate , and all in short titles , some being ol exceptional rarity , knosvn as " Exposures . " " The Miscellaneous Works " ( 9 ) are very valuable , and not a few exceedingly curious . Then follow the French , German , Italian , Spanish , ami Latin publications ( too pages ) , including some extraordinary finds , but little knosvn , and oi great interest and value .

1 he remainder concerns various Degrees and Rites from the "Eastern Star" to thc "Mystic Shrine , " and other monstrosities , concluding with a choice list of svorks on architecture of a Masonic tinge , in which Le Gere ' s two volumes , with Sturt ' s plates , are in thc two editions of 1724 and 1732 . A modest little compilation , entitled " Catalogues , " is sandwiched betsveen the Artillery Company and thc Cis'i ! War , though of most peaceful intentions , and to my mind most interesting and suggestive .

I should like to record my opinion that General Lawrence could not have selected a more capable , zealous , or enthusiastic brother to have compiled a catalogue of his truly magnificent Masonic library . W . J . HUGHAN .

Grand Lodge Of Scotland

GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND

A Ouarterly Communication of the above Grand Lodge was held in Edinburgh on the 4 th inst . The hall vvas crowded , there being present about 400 brethren . The throne was occupied by the Grand Master , Bro . the Earl of Haddington , and Bros . J . Dalrymple Duncan , S . G . W ., and Col .

Campbell , J . G . W ., vvere in their respective places . Amongst others present werc Bros . Sir Charles Dalrymple , M . P ., G . M . Depute ; R . F . Shaw Stewart , Past Sub . G . M . ; D . Murray Lyon , G . Sec . ; David Reid , G . Treas . ; Rev . John Murray , G . Chap . ; Rev . Robert Henderson , P . G . Chap . ; and others .

Thc minutes of Grand Committee contained an excerpt from the accounts of the grand Masonic bazaar held in December , 1890 . The following is a statement of the amount remaining at credit of each of the stalls , after deducting payments made on their account by the honorary Treasurer : — Grand Lodge , including thc lodges in the Metropolitan district , £ 2268 5 s . id . ; Kast and West Renfrewshircs ancl Arygle and the Isles , £ 206 3 10 s . 7 d . ;

Fife and Kinross-shires , £ 392 4 s . 3 d . ; Ayrshire , £ 1178 13 s . ; Glasgow City , £ 1119 17 s . 7 d . ; Haddington and Berwickshires and Roxburgh and Selkirkshires , £ 395 13 s . gd . ; Lanarkshire ( Middle Ward ) , £ 1029 2 s . 3 d . ; Lanarkshire ( Upper Ward ) , £ 144 os . 2 d . ; Stirling and Dumbartonshires , £ 1405 os . 7 d . ; Perthshire Kast , £ 579 16 s . 3 d . ; Perthshire West ,

£ 39 1 iSs . gd . ; Dumfries and Wigtovvnshires , £ 344 13 s . 6 d . ; Forfar and Kincardineshires , £ 549 7 s . 4 d . ; Linlithgowshire , £ 534 gs . 5 d . ; Indian and Colonial , £ 270 12 s . nd . ; game , £ 86 4 s . gd . ; refreshment , £ 53 12 s . ; tea and coffee , £ 158 17 s . ; parcels , 10 s . 2 d . The sum contributed to thc funds through entertainments amounted lo £ 43 1 2 s . 3 d . Total amount , £ ' 3 < 397 us- ?< -

•The niinutes of Grand Committee also contained the report of the Auditor , Bro . Francis A . Bringloc , C . A ., on the accounts of Grand Lodge for the year ending 26 th November last . Bro . Bringloe reported that the funds and estate belonging to and under the control of Grand Lodge amounted at 26 th November , 1891 , to £ 31 , 609 18 s . 6 d . The Fund of Scottish Masonic Benevolence at 26 th November , 1891 , amounted to

£ 6891 os . 3 d . 1 here was also appended an abstract account of the Annuity Branch of the Fund of Scottish Masonic Benevolence , showing that , after meeting the annuities sanctioned by Grand Committee , and , in terms of the constitution , crediting the fund with one-half of the free income of Grand Lodge to 27 th November , 1890 , thc fund at 26 th November , 1891 , amounted

to £ 19 , 820 13 s . 4 d ., whereof the sum of £ 19 , 383 4 s . is capital and £ 437 gs . 4 d . income . Thc capital of this fund vvas augmented during the year by the nett proceeds of the grand . Alasonic bazaar held in December , 1890 , amounting to £ 14 , 449 I 0 S - " ° d- The accounts of Grand Lodge for the year ending 26 th November , 1891 , exhibit a further sum of £ 1500 12 s . iod . as due to this fund at that date , and which amount will

appear m next account . Thc GRAND MASTER spoke of the late Duke of Clarence , vvho had in the inscrutable ways of Providence been cut off , to the great grief of thc Royal Family and every true and loyal heart in the kingdom . He vvas a Freemason , and took a lively and intelligent interest in Freemasonry . A telegram had been sent to the Prince and Princess of Wales , and that had

been most graciously received . He thought every one would agree with him that it was their duty and privilege to show how deeply they sympathised with her Majesty and their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess ol Wales , and that addresses of condolence should be prepared and forwarded . On the motion of thc Grand Masier Depute , Bro . Sir Charles Dalrymple , M . P ., Grand Lodge remitted to the Grand Master and the Grand Secretary to prepare these addresses .

A charter was granted to the new lodge of Ben Clench , Tillicoultry . Bro . the Hon . Hew Dalrymple was appointed Provincial Grand Master of Wigtown and Kirkcudbrightshircs . Grand Lodge then proceeded to thc election of brethren to fill the vacancies in Grand Committee . There were 13 nominations ( one having withdrawn ) for 12 vacancies , and the following were elected with the votes

stated : Bros . John Graham of Broadstone , 333 ; Lieut .-Col . J . Campbell , Perth , 317 ; Dr . James Middleton , Stow , 313 ; George C . H . M'Naught , Glasgow , 292 ; David Hume , Dysart , 284 ; Sir James Buchanan of Dumburgli , Bart ., Milngavie , 281 ; Robert Kennedy , Glasgow , 249 ; Major W . ls-ision Macdonald , Portobello , 249 ; James Caldwell , Paisley , 244 ; Robert Ferguson , Hamilton , 237 ; John Maclachlan of Maclachlan , 229 ; William Ollicer , S . S . C , Edinburgh , 221 . Bros . Sir Jas . Buchanan , R . Ferguson , Major Macadam , and J . Maclachlan arc new members .

On thc motion of Bro . GEORGE CHRISTIE , Stirling , seconded by liro . J . v . viKs CRICHTON , Grand Lodge remitted to Grand Committee to consider and report as to thc desirableness of establishing a Provincial Grand Lodge for ihe counties of Mid-Lothian and Peebles . Bro . Macadam withdrew a resolution of which he had given notice , to the effect lhat the time had now come when Grand Lodge should appoint a Prov . Grand Master for the Metropolitan district .

On the motion of Bro . Dr . MIDDLETON * , seconded by Bro . Col . STIRLING ( who withdrew a motion of which he had given notice ) , it vvas resolved that thc resolution adopted by Grand Lodge on 7 th May , 1 S 85 , be rescinded , and that Rule 132 of the Constitution and Lasvs of Grand Lodge shall apply to thc commissions held by all Provincial Grand Masters .

The next business was thc consideration of a resolution of which Bro . CAI . DWEI . I . had given notice , seconded by Bro . \ V . R . MANN , to recall tl ' ruling of February , 1851 , prohibiting any unauthorised Masonic body or individual issuing circulars regarding Alasonic affairs to any of the lodge ' in Scotland or elsewhere , under pain of suspension from Masonic privileges or expulsion Irom the Order .

So as to give more time for consideration , the GRAND MASTKR D' * i '' ' * j moved , and Bro . STIRLING seconded , the previous question , bul the origin ' -1 ' motion was carried by 158 against 44 . Il was explained lrom the throne that Bro . Middleton's resolution wot " not affect the commissions of Provincial Grand Masters until they have bee " live years in office from this dale . Grand Lodge was then closed . ... ¦ -