Consecration Of The Euston Lodge Of Mark Master Masons, No. 399-

The addresses were delivered by the Installing Master , Bro . Matier . The W . M . said a very pleasing duty devolved upon him to propose that a cordial and hearty vote of thanks should be given by their newly-consecrated lodge to the Consecrating Officers . He was sure they had all been vEry much impressed with the way in which the consecration was performed , and their best thanks were due to Bro . the Marquess of Hertford and the rest of the officers . He had further to say that they hoped those brethren who had assisted in the ceremony would consider themselves honorary

members . The S . W . seconded the proposition , which was carried " nem . con . Bro . the Marquess of HERTEORD , D . G . M ., said he thanked the VV . M . very heartily for the kind way in which he had proposed the vote of thanks , and for the kind words used . He considered it a great honour to be asked to attend and consecrate the lodge , and only asked them to forgive any shortcomings in the ceremony . He heartily wished all prosperity to the W . M . during his term of office , and to the lodge for time immemorial .

The W . M ., Treasurer , and Secretary were appointed a Committee to frame the by-laws , and the lodge was then closed . The breihren subsequently dined together . In response to the toast of his health , Bro . the Marquess of HERTFORD paid a touching tribute to the memory of the late Bro . Rev . Canon Portal .

The Masonic Brotherhood.

THE MASONIC BROTHERHOOD .

We love to think and speak of the Craft of Freemasons as a Fraternity or Brotherhood , because these words ( which are equivalent in meaning ) express in the fullest sense the significance of the Mystic Tie which irrevocably binds us to the universal Craft and to each other . The word ** Order " is a cold word , that is used in many other connections , being by no means

peculiar to Masonry ; but the term "Brotherhood or " Fraternity is especially Masonic , is in the highest sense descriptive of the unified members of the Craft , and is , indeed , altogether lovely . Let us strive to fully apprehend its significance , for we may thereby the better understand Freemasonry , and become better Masons .

There is a partisan sense in which the term brother is sometimes used , which by no means does it justice . Gentle Isaak Walton , who delighted simultaneously to fish and to meditate , styled every companion of his " a . Brother of the Angle . " Of what angle ? The fishing rod ! But all men are not fishermen—few are fishers . But there is a society which , in the

fullest and truest sense , includes Brothers of the Angle . It is the Masonic Fraternity . Its angle is the Square , and all men who are good men and true , of all professions and ranks in life , may become members of this

universal Brotherhood , the only boundaries of which , the world over , are Morality , Fraternity , and Charity . Poets speak of the " brotherhood of nations , " but it , we know , is a myth . Even little Samoa can imperil that brotherhood . Historians tell of the "brotherhood of monks , " but theirs

is the narrowest possible sectarian classification . None of these fraternities are world-wide , like the Brotherhood of Freemasonry , which has included kings , monks , and fishermen , whereb y it has proven itself to be the brotherhood of brotherhoods . From the beginning men , even pagan men , have announced the theory

of the brotherhood of man—but there they paused . Cicero maintained this doctrine as distinctl y as it was afterwards asserted by the Christian Church . He wrote : "Men were born for the sake of men , that each should assist the others . " Lucian said : " We are members of one great body : Nature has made us relatives . " Epictetus wrote : " You are a citizen of the

WOrld : Whill * Tprpnffl n ^ anlorl ( rrtrr , McnnnHo ^ , Un , „ , r . r ] J -T-i m r ... ^ *> ., » .-,. » world ; while Terence adapted from Menander that world-famous expres sion : " Homo sum humani nihil a me alienum puto . "

"lama man ; nothing in human life Can fail to have i . s interest for me . " At the utterance of which words , in Terence's comedy of " The Selfiormentor , " St . Augustine tells us the whole audience , though many of them were rude and ignorant , broke into thunders ol applause . But it

required more than the applause of a miscellaneous theatrical audience in weece to permeate the world with this doctrine , to actuate men everywhere to apprehend its full meaning , and to embody it in action which should never cease . That alone , as events have demonstrated , the Masonic Brothernood could do , and has done . Freemasons are not only lovers of all good

men and true—that is , of Freemasons round the globe—but they are lovers « mankind . No other body of men can in this respect successfully dispute their pre-eminence . ; Did it ever occur to the reader how , from the beginning , men have een dependent upon each other , nay , and upon nature itself , for

communion , enjoyment , assistance , and support ? Theologians tell us that man was created by the Almighty the last of all the creatures in the six jeative days or epochs , not only because he was the noblest of all , but cre ° f use * - was the most needy of all , since he was in need of all the foli " tflat P receded ' - '" - ¦ while they were not in need of him . The the B * h the * orest > the * - ° - the sea ' the birds of lhe air > the beasts of forh ' ~ co "' d ' * - ' - » ' without him ; but man needed them all be : . P P er en Joyment and support , and even requires all other men to noble trU 6 St sense * his brethren . if he is to attain the highest rank as a Mas ' p nest ' . ctive , and happy man . Herein is the beauty of the God ""*' f terni . -y » ' n that 't affords scope for the due exercise of all man ' s livinr ^ 1 Ven cu * * - He enjoys himself , assists his neighbour , and is a mem ? exam P of the truth that we have one Father , even God , and are "at ' ion ^ ° brotherhood , which not only comprehends men of all 0 CCa ; S ' gues , and kindreds , over the face of the whole earth , but upon dem 0 n ° f g 06 S be yond the Mystic circle of its initiates , and practically world " > c * h - y the "" selfishness of its Charities , that " its field is the as weY h h ' S the Masonic Fraternity . Let us esteem this Brotherhood cipler- & - and each ° * us strlve to continually exemplify its living prin-«* a - J tie Keystone .

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A Catholic Church Built By Freemasons.

A CATHOLIC CHURCH BUILT BY FREEMASONS .

The following episode is recorded in the Semaine' Religieuse . It is taken from a letter written by the Right Rev . Dr . Cousin , of the Foreign Missions , Vicar-Apostolic of Southern Japan : — "Just outside of the harbour of Nagasaki , about nine miles from the city , there is a small island whose circumference is only about three miles .

All the necessary buildings , steam engines , etc ., for the development of a large coal mine are erected there , because the entrance to the mine is on the island , and shafts and galleries have been made in all directions , extending quite far under the sea . The island is , as it were , suspended in the air , for it rests on five or six tiers cf galleries , spreading

in all directions ; hence it is gradually sinking , and the inhabitants say it has sunk ten feet in twenty years . Several houses , which formerly stood about high water mark , had to be moved farther back , for the sea was slowly encroaching on them . All the springs are dried up—fresh water has to be brought daily to the island , and is sold in the market ; the trees have also

dried from want of water . And yet there are people who continue to live there . There is even quite a large village at the other extremity of the island , of which about one-half the inhabitants are Catholics . About ten years ago these good people had transformed a house into a little chapel , and , when the missionary came to visit them , the Holy Sacrifice was offered and the Sacraments administered there .

" But a day came at last when they saw that the earth was giving way under the house , and that it was about to fall , so they took it down . But how where they to erect another one !* The Christians were not numerous , and they were poor . Ground would have to be bought in a safer locality , the chapel would have to be more solidly built ; at the lowest calculation

the expense would be at least £ 120 , and whence was this amount to come ? " The Christians agreed to procure the land and give a part of the work . The good missionary who had charge of the station , not knowing where to find the necessary means ; recommended the urgent need to the Sacred Heart of Jesus ( the little chapel was dedicated to the Sacred Heart ) , and

he proceeded to lay the matter before the mining engineer , who directed the works at the coal mine . He was an English Protestant gentleman , who was employed by the Japanese Company who own the mine . He did not appear astonished at the good Father ' s visit , and immediately handed him 100 Ics . as his contribution .

' ¦ ' This is a very generous gift , ' said the missionary , * nevertheless , it will not go very far . You have friends and countrymen in Nagasaki . Mig ht I call on them for contributions ?' " * Are you acqainted with any of them ? Have you been introduced ?' inquired the engineer . " ' No , I do not know any one . '

"' Then it would be useless ; you would not be well received . ' " However , while speaking , the good Englishman took a sheet of paper and began writing an appeal for subscriptions for the erection of the Catholic Chapel of Takadjima , accompanying it with a list of names , and then courteously handing it to the Father , said to him : ' Take this from me to these various addresses , and I trust you will succeed . ' ¦

" The missionary took the list very gratelully , and spent the following days in calling on the engineer ' s friends . He was kindly received everywhere—not one refused to subscribe . He collected enough to build his church . His heart was filled with joy . But the best part of the affair was that the engineer , who was at the head of the Freemasons of Nagasaki ,

had simply given the good Father a list of the members of his lodge . The Freemasons of Nagasaki erected a chapel to the Sacred Heart ! May the Sacred Heart enlighten and reward them ! You can imagine with what consolation 1 blessed this little chapel erected under such singular auspices . The ceremony took place on April 12 , 1888 . We never had such a festival .

Ten missionaries , eight deacons , and all the Seminarians were present . Nothing was wanting . We had a procession , a Pontifical High Mass , a sermon by the pastor , another one by the Bishop , and finally a nice dinner . The Christians of the village had undertaken to provide dinner for the Seminarians , and the good people spent the preceding night in fishing .

Their efforts were rewarded with an abundant catch of fish , so that the young Seminarians enjoyed a bountiful meal . " I forgot to mention that the Japanese Mining Company were extremely kind to us on this occasion . They own a steamboat , which plies between the island and the city . For that day they gave a free passage going and coming to the Fathers and Seminarians . Our party amounted to sixty

persons . The Japanese director of the mine was present at the ceremony , and , although he is a pagan , he behaved with great decorum . Our good people were proud and overjoyed . Eighteen years ago they were hunted like wild beasts , and thrown into prison on the slightest suspicion of Catholicity , and on that day we had Japanese guards to maintain order during the ceremody of dedication . Truly our good Lord has ways of recompensing , sooner or later , those who suffer for Him ! "

MARTINISM , or the Rite Martin , seems to represent three phases of existence or development . 1—In its original form it vvas founded by Martin Paschales , in 1754 ( see ) , and consisted then of nine grades , divided into two classes . First Class—I , Apprenti ; 2 , Compagnon ; 3 , Maitre ; 4 , Grand Elu ; 5 . Apprenti Coen . Second Class—6 , Compagon Coen ; 7 , Maitre Coen ; 8 , Grand Architecte ; o , Chevalier Commandeur . Between

about 1770 and 1775 Louis Claude de St . Martin introduced the " Relorme de St . Martin , '' which consisted of ten grades , divided into two Temples . The first Temple was composed of—i , Apprenti ; 2 , Compagnon ; 3 , Maitre ; 4 ,. Ancien Maitre ; 5 , Elu ; 6 , Grand Architecte ; 7 , Macon du Secret . The second Temple included 8 , Prince de Jerusalem ; 9 , Chevalier de la Palestine ; 10 , Kadosch . There is another modification of this , which Ragon says was " repandu en Allemagne et en Prusse , " but which

statement is somewhat apocryphal , namely , 1 , Apprenti ; 2 , Compagnon ; 3 , Maitre ; 4 , Maitre Parfait ; 5 , Elu ; 6 , Ecossais ; 7 , Sage . This is called , he says , " Ecossaise Reforme de St . Martin . " What is commonly called the " Rite Recti fie de St . Martin , " we hold with the "Handbuch" to be identical with that adaptation of the Rite de St . Martin which was adopted at the Convent des Gaules , at Lyons , 1778 , and which was incorporated in " L'Ordre des Chevaliers bienfaisans de la Cite Sainte . "—Kenning ' s Cyclopedia , of Freemasonry ,