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Original Correspondence.
ritual , this practice was copied from Scotland , and the candidate was instructed that he was to select a Mark consisting of 3 , 5 , 7 , 9 , or 11 lines of any figures , not previously chosen by a member of the same lodge , except the equilateral triangle , which was the Mark Master ' s Mark .
This restriction being found contrary to ancient usage , after being in force during several years , was abolished , and as Bro . Hughan and " A Masonic Student " were probably advanced to the degree subsequently to this being done , their ignorance of such a requirement having existed ,
is , of conrse , at once explained , whilst at the same time it confirms the accuracy of Bro . Yarker ' s statement at p . 311 . It is evident that no such restriction cxis-ted in the old mark lodges , any mote than it did among the operative Masons in the middle ages ,
as it will be seen that among the marks selected at Hinckley , as above mentioned , are the square , the half moon , and seven stars , all contrary to Bro . Paton ' s assertion , whilst in the lodge at Nottingham , also , no such lestriction was enforced , and I believe that scarcely one of the marks selected by thc candidates from Leicester
was in accordance with this so-called requirement . I recollect that one brother chose a horse shoe as his mark , whilst singularly enough , as apropos to the present discussion , the mark I myself selected was the double triangle , which Bro . C . I . Paton denied to be a Masonic mark at all .
If any confirmation were needed to those who have studied the subject of Masons' Marks , I could from my own experience on the subject , fully confirm the assertion of * ' A Masonic Student" that ( although it certainly does not occur so frequently as the pentalpha ) "there is
hardly a collection of Mason ' s Marks in whic h the double triangle is not to be found . " To show that I am not wholly ignorant of the subject , I may state ( at the risk of Bro . C . I Paton accusing me , as he has done " A Masonic Student , " of " sounding my own trumpet" ) that
years ago I also devoted considerable attention to the study of thrrse marks , of which I made a . Tolerably large collection . In the year 1852 , George Godwin , Esq ., F . S . A ., ( one of the first to draw attention to the importance of Masons' Marks ) favoured me with
copies ( six sheets ) of marks which he had found whilst engaged in the restoration of Canterbury Cathedral , and which , with others collected by myself in this country , I had the pleasure of supplying to the late indefatigable Bro . Shaw ' whose illness and premature decease prevented
the appearance of what would , doubtless , have proved a most useful and interesting text book on the subject . Among numerous marks at Canterbury contradictory of Bro . Paton ' s theory , was a bell , probably the mark of a Craftsman
so named . Regretting , as 1 am sure all your readers must do , the unmasonic personalities which have been so unnecessarily imported into this discussion , 1 am , yours fraternally , WILLIAM KKLLY , P . G . M . M ., Leicestershire .
DR . SPARK'S LIBER MUSICUS . To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sit and Brother . —
Allow me to suggest the desirability of Dr . Spark ' s work being advertised with a detailed index showing the contents of each part .
I can conceive of many musical brethren who might avail themselves of this eminent maestro ' s composition , say for instance that incidental to Craft Masonry , who would not care about purchasing the entire work . Yours fraternally , M . M .
TEMPLAR CERTIFICATE . To the Editor of The Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — One of your correspondents , some
weeks since , enquired where the Templar certificate , of which I published a copy in your columns , was to be seen . I must apologise to that brother for not having replied at once to his
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enquiry . The certificate is in the museum at Bangor ; it is dated 30 th January , 1806 , and granted under the sanction of Lodge No . 44 , at Nottingham . May I take this opportunity to suggest that
the termination " ism" is much out of place when tacked on to the Templar or Red Cross degrees . What shoul-l we think of Garterism or Bathism as applied to the public orders . Yours fraternally , LUPUS .
MASONIC CHARITIES . To the Editor oj the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — The list of subscriptions handed in at the Girls' School Festival has not yet appeared in your publication . I looked forward anxiously to seeing it in to-day ' s paper , but am disappointed . It is interestiing to see whence the money comes ,
whether from town or country , and to see and know who have taken an interest in the success of the different charities . This ought to be made known to all , it ought not to be a Masonic secret , known only to a few . Yours fraternally , JOHN SUTCLIFI-E .
TEMPLARISM AND RED CROSSISM IN EDINBURGH AND GLASGOW . ( To the Editor of the Freemason . ) Dear Sir and Brother , — In thanking Bro . Wheeler , and K . T . —• K . R . C . C . for replying to my communication of the 23 rd of May , I cannot help remarking on the difference between the dignified and
unimpassioned tone of K . T . —K . R . C . C , and the angry tinge which seems to pervade the communication of Bro . Wheeler . I always feel sorry for a man , particularly a brother Mason , who fails to handle a subject calmly and dispassionately as he not unfrequently comes to grief
however good his cause may be . Wh y Bro , Wheeler should be angry with me for commencing my enquiries in The Freemason instead of running up and down and asking Dick , Tom , and Harrv , I cannot conceive , being fully impressed with the idea that The Freemason is the
proper medium through which to ask questions and ventilate all Masonic subjects . I can however assure Bro . Wheeler that knowing him ( by repute ) as I do , I fully believe him when he says that "he has too great a respect for his O . B ., to wilfully act in opposition to the Constitution of
any Order he may belong to , and I rejoice that he has adopted the R . C . C . degree , and wish him every success . It was my confidence in his Masonic probity and my knowledge of the state of matters in Edinburgh , ( which by the bye he elects to disbelieve ) that induced me to ask the
question I did , and winch he has so far answered by declaring that he at least , is acting in du ; conformity with the Charter of the Encampment which he represents as Secretary . Now the Edinburgh Champion — K . 1 ' . — K . R . C . C , ( it is a terrible job getting over all
those capitals ) goes in for a bold strai ghtforward denial of my position , and backs his denial by a calm statement that there are " several Sir Knights who maintain active relations in both Orders in Edinburgh . " Now at first sight that looks like a terrible crusher , and so it would be if it truly
meant what it bears on the surface , which it does not , I am sorry to say , and therefore is a wee bit misleading to those not in the secret . It is true that there are several Templars holding office in the Red Cross Order in Edinburgh , but they happen to be Glasgow Templars and in no
way under the jurisdiction of tlie Prioiy of the Lothian ? . Suoh being the case I apprehend that tlie evidence of K . T . —K . R . C . C . goes for nothing , or if anything , it must be to prove the contrary of what he desires . Now as neither of my correspondents have satisfactorily cleared tip the question at issue , the
one merely denying and the oilier refusing to believe the existence of the ground on which my question was based , but which I know did , and believe still does exist , and which I shall be happy to find vanish , I will , in conclusion , and at the risk of being considered credulous , state what I have heard since my last communication , and which may not be known to Bro . Wheelei
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or to K . T . —K . R . C . C , as neither of them alluded to it , and which taken with Bro . Wheeler ' s declaration may account for the milk in the nut . It is to the effect that the Templars of Edinburgh possess a privilege not possessed by their brethren of Glasgow , that the Charter
of the Priory of the Lothians empowers them to confer the Red Cross Degree . It is true they have never done so , and perhaps never will , but still they say they have the power , ami having it they cannot at present make up their minds to see another body , what they call infringe their
rights . There appears , however , a probability , I am told , that ere long they will make over the rig ht ihey never use to a body ready and willing to do so . How far my credulity has been imposed upon in the above , I must trust to the verdict of Bro . Wheeler , hoping he will give it a
dispassionate consideration , being guided by the beautiful principles inculcated in the K . C . C . degree , the exposition of which so much delig hted on the occasion of our opening a Conclave in Glasgow . I am your fraternally , ENQUIRER .
Province Of Cornwall And Bro. Hughan, P.S.G. Deacon.
PROVINCE OF CORNWALL AND BRO . HUGHAN , P . S . G . DEACON .
The brethren of this province with whom Bro . Hughan is so deservedly popular , are highly gratified at the great honour bestowed on him by the Grand Master at a recent meeting of Grand Lodge . The Fortitude Lodge , 131 , Truro , of which
Bro . Hughan is a Past Master , has paid him the high compliment of presenting to him an embroidered P . S . G . Deacon ' s collar and jewel , and Lodge Druids , 5 89 , Redruth , has paid him a similar compliment by presenting to him an apron and cuffs to match .
At a meeting of the Lodge One and All , 330 , Bodmin , held on the 1 st instant , the following vote of congratulation to Bro . Hughan was passed with acclamation : — " The most noble the Marquess of Ripon , Grand Master , having conferred on our highly
gifted brother , Bro . Hughan , P . M ., honorary member of this lodge , the very distinguished honour of P . S . G . Deacon , we , the Worshipful Master , Past Masters , Wardens , and brethren , do , at the first regular meeting of this lodge , after
the above auspicious event , hasten to offer to Bro . Hughan our sincere congratulations on the high and unique distinction he has attained at the hands of the Grand Master , and do express our fervent hope that he will long live to enjoy the honour he so richly merits .
" That the above vote of congratulation be entered on the minutes of this lodge , and that a copy thereof be transmitted to Bio . Hughan . "
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
The General Committee of this Institution met on Saturday last at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . J . Wordsworth in the chair . There were also present Bros . H . Browse , J . G . Chancellor , W .
Roebuck , Benjamin Head , J . W . Denison , H . Gutierrez , W . II . Saunders , John Symonds , H . Massey , Hyde Pullen , Jesse Turner , Collard , Moutrie , F . Adlard , R . Spencer , H . Dubosc , and F . Binckes ( Secretary ) .
There was but a small amount of work to be got through . The minutes of former meeting were read and confirmed , and the minutes of other committees were read for information . A pleasing communication was conveyed by these , that one of the Lancashire brethren had made
the munificent offer of 176 counterpanes for the use of the institution . One lad was examined in reading previous to being put on the list of candidates for election ; and a letter was read from a Lancashire brother making an offer for
the institution ' s benefit , which it was deemed necessary to forward to the Provincial Grand Lodge before accepting- A grant of dl ~ IOS . was made to a foimer pupil who had given great satisfaction to his employer , and the Committee then adjourned .
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Original Correspondence.
ritual , this practice was copied from Scotland , and the candidate was instructed that he was to select a Mark consisting of 3 , 5 , 7 , 9 , or 11 lines of any figures , not previously chosen by a member of the same lodge , except the equilateral triangle , which was the Mark Master ' s Mark .
This restriction being found contrary to ancient usage , after being in force during several years , was abolished , and as Bro . Hughan and " A Masonic Student " were probably advanced to the degree subsequently to this being done , their ignorance of such a requirement having existed ,
is , of conrse , at once explained , whilst at the same time it confirms the accuracy of Bro . Yarker ' s statement at p . 311 . It is evident that no such restriction cxis-ted in the old mark lodges , any mote than it did among the operative Masons in the middle ages ,
as it will be seen that among the marks selected at Hinckley , as above mentioned , are the square , the half moon , and seven stars , all contrary to Bro . Paton ' s assertion , whilst in the lodge at Nottingham , also , no such lestriction was enforced , and I believe that scarcely one of the marks selected by thc candidates from Leicester
was in accordance with this so-called requirement . I recollect that one brother chose a horse shoe as his mark , whilst singularly enough , as apropos to the present discussion , the mark I myself selected was the double triangle , which Bro . C . I . Paton denied to be a Masonic mark at all .
If any confirmation were needed to those who have studied the subject of Masons' Marks , I could from my own experience on the subject , fully confirm the assertion of * ' A Masonic Student" that ( although it certainly does not occur so frequently as the pentalpha ) "there is
hardly a collection of Mason ' s Marks in whic h the double triangle is not to be found . " To show that I am not wholly ignorant of the subject , I may state ( at the risk of Bro . C . I Paton accusing me , as he has done " A Masonic Student , " of " sounding my own trumpet" ) that
years ago I also devoted considerable attention to the study of thrrse marks , of which I made a . Tolerably large collection . In the year 1852 , George Godwin , Esq ., F . S . A ., ( one of the first to draw attention to the importance of Masons' Marks ) favoured me with
copies ( six sheets ) of marks which he had found whilst engaged in the restoration of Canterbury Cathedral , and which , with others collected by myself in this country , I had the pleasure of supplying to the late indefatigable Bro . Shaw ' whose illness and premature decease prevented
the appearance of what would , doubtless , have proved a most useful and interesting text book on the subject . Among numerous marks at Canterbury contradictory of Bro . Paton ' s theory , was a bell , probably the mark of a Craftsman
so named . Regretting , as 1 am sure all your readers must do , the unmasonic personalities which have been so unnecessarily imported into this discussion , 1 am , yours fraternally , WILLIAM KKLLY , P . G . M . M ., Leicestershire .
DR . SPARK'S LIBER MUSICUS . To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sit and Brother . —
Allow me to suggest the desirability of Dr . Spark ' s work being advertised with a detailed index showing the contents of each part .
I can conceive of many musical brethren who might avail themselves of this eminent maestro ' s composition , say for instance that incidental to Craft Masonry , who would not care about purchasing the entire work . Yours fraternally , M . M .
TEMPLAR CERTIFICATE . To the Editor of The Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — One of your correspondents , some
weeks since , enquired where the Templar certificate , of which I published a copy in your columns , was to be seen . I must apologise to that brother for not having replied at once to his
Original Correspondence.
enquiry . The certificate is in the museum at Bangor ; it is dated 30 th January , 1806 , and granted under the sanction of Lodge No . 44 , at Nottingham . May I take this opportunity to suggest that
the termination " ism" is much out of place when tacked on to the Templar or Red Cross degrees . What shoul-l we think of Garterism or Bathism as applied to the public orders . Yours fraternally , LUPUS .
MASONIC CHARITIES . To the Editor oj the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — The list of subscriptions handed in at the Girls' School Festival has not yet appeared in your publication . I looked forward anxiously to seeing it in to-day ' s paper , but am disappointed . It is interestiing to see whence the money comes ,
whether from town or country , and to see and know who have taken an interest in the success of the different charities . This ought to be made known to all , it ought not to be a Masonic secret , known only to a few . Yours fraternally , JOHN SUTCLIFI-E .
TEMPLARISM AND RED CROSSISM IN EDINBURGH AND GLASGOW . ( To the Editor of the Freemason . ) Dear Sir and Brother , — In thanking Bro . Wheeler , and K . T . —• K . R . C . C . for replying to my communication of the 23 rd of May , I cannot help remarking on the difference between the dignified and
unimpassioned tone of K . T . —K . R . C . C , and the angry tinge which seems to pervade the communication of Bro . Wheeler . I always feel sorry for a man , particularly a brother Mason , who fails to handle a subject calmly and dispassionately as he not unfrequently comes to grief
however good his cause may be . Wh y Bro , Wheeler should be angry with me for commencing my enquiries in The Freemason instead of running up and down and asking Dick , Tom , and Harrv , I cannot conceive , being fully impressed with the idea that The Freemason is the
proper medium through which to ask questions and ventilate all Masonic subjects . I can however assure Bro . Wheeler that knowing him ( by repute ) as I do , I fully believe him when he says that "he has too great a respect for his O . B ., to wilfully act in opposition to the Constitution of
any Order he may belong to , and I rejoice that he has adopted the R . C . C . degree , and wish him every success . It was my confidence in his Masonic probity and my knowledge of the state of matters in Edinburgh , ( which by the bye he elects to disbelieve ) that induced me to ask the
question I did , and winch he has so far answered by declaring that he at least , is acting in du ; conformity with the Charter of the Encampment which he represents as Secretary . Now the Edinburgh Champion — K . 1 ' . — K . R . C . C , ( it is a terrible job getting over all
those capitals ) goes in for a bold strai ghtforward denial of my position , and backs his denial by a calm statement that there are " several Sir Knights who maintain active relations in both Orders in Edinburgh . " Now at first sight that looks like a terrible crusher , and so it would be if it truly
meant what it bears on the surface , which it does not , I am sorry to say , and therefore is a wee bit misleading to those not in the secret . It is true that there are several Templars holding office in the Red Cross Order in Edinburgh , but they happen to be Glasgow Templars and in no
way under the jurisdiction of tlie Prioiy of the Lothian ? . Suoh being the case I apprehend that tlie evidence of K . T . —K . R . C . C . goes for nothing , or if anything , it must be to prove the contrary of what he desires . Now as neither of my correspondents have satisfactorily cleared tip the question at issue , the
one merely denying and the oilier refusing to believe the existence of the ground on which my question was based , but which I know did , and believe still does exist , and which I shall be happy to find vanish , I will , in conclusion , and at the risk of being considered credulous , state what I have heard since my last communication , and which may not be known to Bro . Wheelei
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or to K . T . —K . R . C . C , as neither of them alluded to it , and which taken with Bro . Wheeler ' s declaration may account for the milk in the nut . It is to the effect that the Templars of Edinburgh possess a privilege not possessed by their brethren of Glasgow , that the Charter
of the Priory of the Lothians empowers them to confer the Red Cross Degree . It is true they have never done so , and perhaps never will , but still they say they have the power , ami having it they cannot at present make up their minds to see another body , what they call infringe their
rights . There appears , however , a probability , I am told , that ere long they will make over the rig ht ihey never use to a body ready and willing to do so . How far my credulity has been imposed upon in the above , I must trust to the verdict of Bro . Wheeler , hoping he will give it a
dispassionate consideration , being guided by the beautiful principles inculcated in the K . C . C . degree , the exposition of which so much delig hted on the occasion of our opening a Conclave in Glasgow . I am your fraternally , ENQUIRER .
Province Of Cornwall And Bro. Hughan, P.S.G. Deacon.
PROVINCE OF CORNWALL AND BRO . HUGHAN , P . S . G . DEACON .
The brethren of this province with whom Bro . Hughan is so deservedly popular , are highly gratified at the great honour bestowed on him by the Grand Master at a recent meeting of Grand Lodge . The Fortitude Lodge , 131 , Truro , of which
Bro . Hughan is a Past Master , has paid him the high compliment of presenting to him an embroidered P . S . G . Deacon ' s collar and jewel , and Lodge Druids , 5 89 , Redruth , has paid him a similar compliment by presenting to him an apron and cuffs to match .
At a meeting of the Lodge One and All , 330 , Bodmin , held on the 1 st instant , the following vote of congratulation to Bro . Hughan was passed with acclamation : — " The most noble the Marquess of Ripon , Grand Master , having conferred on our highly
gifted brother , Bro . Hughan , P . M ., honorary member of this lodge , the very distinguished honour of P . S . G . Deacon , we , the Worshipful Master , Past Masters , Wardens , and brethren , do , at the first regular meeting of this lodge , after
the above auspicious event , hasten to offer to Bro . Hughan our sincere congratulations on the high and unique distinction he has attained at the hands of the Grand Master , and do express our fervent hope that he will long live to enjoy the honour he so richly merits .
" That the above vote of congratulation be entered on the minutes of this lodge , and that a copy thereof be transmitted to Bio . Hughan . "
Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .
The General Committee of this Institution met on Saturday last at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . J . Wordsworth in the chair . There were also present Bros . H . Browse , J . G . Chancellor , W .
Roebuck , Benjamin Head , J . W . Denison , H . Gutierrez , W . II . Saunders , John Symonds , H . Massey , Hyde Pullen , Jesse Turner , Collard , Moutrie , F . Adlard , R . Spencer , H . Dubosc , and F . Binckes ( Secretary ) .
There was but a small amount of work to be got through . The minutes of former meeting were read and confirmed , and the minutes of other committees were read for information . A pleasing communication was conveyed by these , that one of the Lancashire brethren had made
the munificent offer of 176 counterpanes for the use of the institution . One lad was examined in reading previous to being put on the list of candidates for election ; and a letter was read from a Lancashire brother making an offer for
the institution ' s benefit , which it was deemed necessary to forward to the Provincial Grand Lodge before accepting- A grant of dl ~ IOS . was made to a foimer pupil who had given great satisfaction to his employer , and the Committee then adjourned .