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Article INSTRUCTION. ← Page 2 of 2 Article ROYAL ARCH. Page 1 of 1 Article Mark Masonry. Page 1 of 1 Article Royal Orber Of Scotland. Page 1 of 1 Article PRESENTATION TO BRO. HENRI BUE, P.G.S.B. Page 1 of 1 Article BRO. SADLER'S NEW WORK. Page 1 of 1 Article BRO. SADLER'S NEW WORK. Page 1 of 1 Article KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF CANADA. Page 1 of 1
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Instruction.
CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday ,- the 4 th inst ., ' at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . J . H . Wood , W . M . ; C . Coombs , S . W . ; Cotton , J . W . ; Austin , Treas . ; Chalfo „ t , P . M ., Sec ; Child , P . M ., S . D . ; Ridgley , J . D . ; Higginson , l . G . ; - A . Cavers , W . S . ; John Davies . Preceptor ; Spiegel , P . M . ; Josey , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; Purdue , P . M . ; Craggs , Hasan , lennines . Dresden , Larter , Benton , C . R . Cross , Woods ,
L . Cox , Woodard , Brietbart , and Stroud . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Benton answered the usual questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . Lod (> e opened in the Third Degree , and rhe ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Woodard candidate . Bro . Coombs was elected W . M . for next meeting , and the lodge was closed .
CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held al the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 6 th inst . Present : Bros . D . S . Long , W . M . ; J . H . Wood , S . W . ; Cotton , ] . W . ; J . Sims , acting Preceptor ; A . Williams , Sec ; E . Aslet . ' S . D . ; C . Hopkins , J . D . ; C . Woodard , I . G . ; Mellers , and Stanley . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of
the last meeting were read and confirmed , Bro . Stanley offering himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed that ceremony , and also gave the ancient charge . The ist , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture then worked by the brethren , under the direction of the W . M . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and tiro . j . H . Wood was unanimously elected W . M . foe next meeting , . After" Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .
LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham . road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , on Monday , the 8 th inst . Present : Bros . Esling , W . M . ; J . Wright , S . W . ; Lissimore , J . W . ; Folkard , S . D . ; Steele , J . D . ; Walker , I . G . ; J . R . Johnson , Preceptor ; W . W . Westley , Treas . ; J . Andrews , Sec . ; Dr . Walker , Wylde , Taff , and Gibbs . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meetingwere read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second
Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Gibbs being a candidate for passing , answered' the usual questions , and was entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed by the W . M ., with Bro . Gibbs as candidate . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation
rehearsed , with Bro . Dr . Walker as candidate . The W . M . rose for the first time , and dues were collected . Bro . Wylde , 52 , was elected a joining member . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Wright , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Wright returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
INSTRUCTION . HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 890 ) . —A convocation was held on Friday , the 5 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . J . Sims , S . N . 834 , M . E . Z . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . S . 97 S , H . ; J . Childs , P . Z . 538 , J . ; H . E . Dehane , H . 890 , ist A . S . S 62 , S . E . ; M . Speigel , 8 34 , S . N . ; J . Davies , 733 , P . S . ; T . C . Edmonds , 890 , S . N . 1507 , ist A . S . ; W . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 , 417 , P . P . G . R . Dorset ; J . Smith , 890 ; and F . Craggs 834 ( visitor ) .
, The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp , J . Smith being candidate . Comp . Craggs , upon the ballot proving unanimous , was elected a member . A vote of thanks , to be entered on the minutes , was unanimously carried to Comps . Sims , Chalfont , and J . Davies for the very able and correct manner in which they had rehearsed the duties of their respective offices for the first time , which compliment was suitable acknowledged by each . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
WORKINGTON . —Derwent Lodge ( No . 282 ) . —The annual installation for the W . M . of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ., when Bro . J . Eden , P . G . R . of M ., was installed by Bro . J . C . Thompson , P . S . G . O ., P . M ., assisted by Bro . J . Paterson , P . M ., P . M . G . O ., and the following were invested as officers : Bros . J . Jenkinson ,
S . W . ; G . H . S . Smith , J . W . ; J . Dickinson , M . O . ; G , H . Anyou , S . O . ; A . Ashmore , J . O . ; J . Paterson , Treas . ; Rev . E . M . Rice , P . P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; W . Carlyle , R . of M . ; J . Fletcher , Sec ; G . B . Mackay , S . D . ; R . Brown , J . D . ; I . Howison , D . C . ; G . F . Saunders , l . G . ; J . Burford and R . Graves , Stewards ; and W . Whitehead , Tyler . The following members and visitors were also in
attendance , viz .: Bros . J . J . Coverdale , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; G . Dalrymple , P . M ., P . G . Sec ; T . Atkinson , P . M . 213 , P . P . J . G . W . ; T . Brakenridge , S . W . 213 , P . P . G . I . G . ; and others . With other general business and " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the Green Dragon Hotel , where an excellent banquet was served , and with toast and song a most agreeable evening was spent .
Royal Orber Of Scotland.
Royal Orber Of Scotland .
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF LONDON . The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of London was held at 33 , Golden-square , on Saturday , the 16 th ult ., W . Bro . Col . Shadwell Clerke presided , and was attended by bis Prov . Grand Officers , Bros . Frank Richardson , G . Sec . ; Col . Somerville Burney , G . Treas . ; C . F . Matier , G . Marshal ; Col . G . Haldane , G . D .
Marshal ; K . R . Murchison , G . Swd . Br . ; J . E . Le Feuvre , G . Std . Br . ; H . Lovegrove , G . G . ; and J . Read , G . Org . Two candidates were admitted , the beautiful ceremony being well rendered . The Prov . G . Officers for the year were invested , and later in the day the brethren met at the Trafalgar , at Greenwich , where a choice banquet was provided .
On the 15 th June last , Bro . Williams , M . W . G . M . of Ohio , dedicated a new Masonic Hall at Hamilton , Ohio . The attendance of the brethren was very numerous , and the oration by the Rev . Dr , Van Cleve , G . Chap ., was worthy of the occasion .
Presentation To Bro. Henri Bue, P.G.S.B.
PRESENTATION TO BRO . HENRI BUE , P . G . S . B .
Our readers may remember that at the recent meeting in the Albert Hall Bro . Bue was amongst the fortunate few who received Past Grand rank , and on Wednesday evening , the 27 th ult ., a few of his more immediate friends met at Snow Hill Buildings for the purpose of presenting him with his Grand Lodge clothing . This was subscribed for principally by members of the Eastes and Sir Thomas White Lodges ( to both of which Bro . Bue belongs ) , as a
mark of their esteem . Bro . SUDLOW , in making the presentation , said : Bro . Bue—We have met here to offer you collectively , as we have already done individually , our very hearty congratulations on the high appointment which has been given you , and at the same time to ask your acceptance at our hands of your Grand Lodge clothing . We all know the very
eminent services you have rendered to Freemasonry , and we are glad indeed that those services have been appreciated and rewarded . Directly your friends heard of the appointment they thought ; that the pleasure it must have given you would be enhanced if they should associate themselves in some way in it , and this box with its contents is the outcome of that thought . I hope , Bro . Bue , in the
name of all your friends , you will wear this clothing in Grand Lodge for many years to come , and that it will not only serve to mark the high position in the Craft to which you have attained , but will also serve to remind you of the high esteem in which you are held by all your Masonic friends . Bro . BUE replied in the following terms : Bro . Sudlow and brethren—I really can hardly find adequate
expressions to tell you how very thoroughly I appreciate your handsome present , and above all the exceedingly fraternal and friendly feeling which has prompted you to give me this very handsome token of what you kindly said was your respect , and 1 trust your affection . I value that very deeply indeed , and to the very last when 1 am too old to wear these , I shall still remember that I have some very kind and very affectionate friends , and I thoroughly appreciate their affection . I cannot thank Bro . Sudlow too much for
the initiative he has taken , and the trouble he has been put to in this matter . Among many others I have one great fault which has often been annoying to me . The more thoroughly I feel anything the less eloquent I am in expressing my feelings . You all know , and you all believe ,
without any further words from me , how very deeply I feel the kindness you have shown me , and how thoroughly I appreciate your present and your kind and friendly feeling . Bro . Sudlow , I thank you very much indeed , and , brethren . I assure you this is a very proud moment in my life .
Bro. Sadler's New Work.
BRO . SADLER'S NEW WORK .
The Editor of the Freemason has asked me to say a few words as to the progress of Bro . Sadler ' s " Masonic Facts and Fictions , " now in the press . Tne painstaking author has sent me the sheets which have been printed , so it is possible now for one to judge of the character and extent of the new work , which is arousing such interest and pleasurable expectation . The prospectus or circular announcing
the publication , is answerable for much ot the anxiety felt as to the main features of Bro . Sadler's Book , as our Brother has therein explicitly stated that the terms " Seceders , " or "Schismatics , " ascribed to the "Athol Masons , " it will be his " endeavour to show have , in this instance been misapplied . " We have always looked upon the " Athol Masons" as " Seceders , " so that Bro . Sadler ' s
expressed intention to prove them otherwise was not a little startling , and has induced several of us to await the production of the evidence with no little interest and impatience . On that point I say nothing more , but will promise to keep an "open " mind on the subject , if facts are forthcoming that are in favour of the aforesaid declaration . Having such facilities for Masonic investigation , and being
so familiar with the valuable Records preserved in the Grand Lodge , Bro Sadler is especially competent to write a History of the "Seceders "—beg pardon—the "Athol Masons , " and moreover being such a diligent and accurate student , we may be assured that the forthcoming work will be based on the actual minutes of the rival Grand Lodges , and a careful comparison of their laws and customs .
In the pages before me , it 13 pleasant to note so many extracts from the Records , verbatim et literatim , during a period about which so little is known , and doubtless these excerpts will be utilized as the volume progresses . Any way , they are most usetul and suggestive . Chapter I . is introductory , and reviews the general question , so as to prepare the minds of ordinary Masonic readers to
adequately value and rightly appreciate the labours of our eaily historians . This is so done as not to raise one ' s opinion of Dr . Anderson's accuracy , though it is but fair to state that he is not considered to have taken part in the inauguration of the premier Grand Lodge , so was obliged to depend upon the testimony of others . I believe with Bro . Sadler in the existence of more lodges in London ,
A . D . 1717 than the four recorded by Anderson , and " Masonic Facts and Fictions " will be of great utility in confirming the fact that there were several lodges at work immediately before and after the new organization , some of which were pleased to join the Grand Lodge as its prosperity became assured . Chapter II . deals with " the written records of the First
Grand Lodge . Many 01 these have been reproduced by Bro . Gould in his invaluable History , but several of importance are given in extenso by Bro . Sadler , and occupy so much space that the remainder of the three sheets of 16 pp . each are devoted to them , and the important points involved in their consideration and comparison . A right understanding of the question discussed by the old lodges
and Grand Lodge prior to the " Secession " ( or whatever else it may be termed ) is necessary to fit us for an examination of the records of the "Atholl Masons , " and to estimate the real character and object of the "Schism " of 1751 . This Bro . Sadler is doing , and as each sheet is issued from the Press , the more it is evident that whether
he proves the regularity of the "Atholl Masons" or not , there will be no lack of material to assist his readers in arriving at a conclusion in accordance with the evidence . The illustrations will form a most attractive feature of the work , and , to my mind , will alone be worth the trifling sum asked for the whole volume . Facsimiles of the signa-
Bro. Sadler's New Work.
tures of Morgan , Dermott , and Turner , the first and second Grand Secretaries , and the first Grand Master of the "Ancients , " also of MacLean , Preston , and Shirreff , are all given on one plate . Another represents a drawing by Laurence Dermott in the Grand Chapter Register , and is , to say the least , a curious production by that genius of the "Ancients . " Another is the reproduction of a
drawing in the same MS . volume , which must be seen to be appreciated . The fourth illustration of the series is devoted to the seals of various Grand Bodies , and will be highly valued by those who have not copies of such most suggestive relics . Last , but not least in my estimation , is a fine facsimile
of the latter portion of the precious " Grand Lodge MS . " ( eleven by five inches ) , purchased in 1839 from Miss Seddall , grandaughter of Thomas Dunckerley , for the Library and Museum of Grand Lodge . It is a copy of the " Old Charges , " apparently of the year 1583 , and the text is a most important version . I hope Bro . Sadler will give the roll in full .
I am glad to hear that the subscription list is rapidly filling in , and as the names of the subscribers will be printed with the work , it is very desirable that those who intend to subscribe should lose no time in doing so . There are no lack of names from abroad , and it is to be hoped that not even one student in this country will be found absent when the " Roll of Honour " is published . Bro . Sadler deserves most hearty support , for he is always ready
to oblige enquirers from all parts , consistent with the discharge of his many duties , and there is scarcely a brother of late years who has done ought in the way of Masonic " Book-making , " that has not been indebted to him for some of the facts duly made known . 'I he report is that the list of subscribers is nearly complete and that a second edition will not be issued , so evidently the work will be at a premium soon after publication . W . J . HUGHAN .
Knights Templar Of Canada.
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF CANADA .
At the annual meeting of Knights Templar of the Sovereign Great Priory of Canada , on the 12 th July , at Brockville , Ontario , the Great Priory passed a resolution not to recall the warrant issued by them to establish a Preceptory of the Order in Melbourne , Australia , demanded
by the National Great Priory of England , as an unjustifiable invasion of the jurisdiction of the Great Priory of England , who claims authority over all the colonies of the empire , until such time as independent national orders are formed .
When this decision was announced the Supreme Grand Master , Col . Macleod Moore , rose and said : Although not unprepared for your decision , weich was to some extent foreshadowed by your refusal to accept the more moderate course suggested to you at the special meeting of Great Priory in February last , I must deplore such action as will probably entail non-intercourse with England ( as perhaps
but one of its lesser evils ) , followed , as it will be , by disunion and other vital consequences naturally resulting from a violent rupture with the parent body—feeling very acutely that the knowledge that my own too ready trustfulness was the immediate cause of this unhappy complication , 1 have carefully refrained in my Allocution from any attempt to bias or influence your body , remaining as
far as possible neutral , as with my often avowed sentiments and feelings , I could not in this matter be with you , I would not be against you . My bour . den duty to the Templars of Canada , with and for whom I have worked for the long period of 33 years , and the high status of the Order which is so dear to me , demanded of me such restraint as should in no degree imperil its possible
future , and I made the honour and dignity of the Great Priory of Canada the most important consideration , but 1 still hope that an amicable arrangement is possible , with patience on our side and concession on that of the Great Priory of England , which has acted upon erroneous premises . The assertion that the Great Priory of Canada is simply a local body is an entirely
mistaken one , and may in a degree explain the imperious action taken by the Great Priory of England . As your presiding officer , I never relaxed my efforts until Canada became an independent sovereign body , the peer of all the Great Templar bodies , co-equal with England and Ireland in the "Convent General , " and owning no superior but H . R . H . the Grand Master . And if the concurrent
jurisdiction always admitted in the Colonies by the Masonic body of hngland , for the purpose of enabling brethren frbm Scotland and Ireland to place themselves under their several nationalities , be conceded , until such time as a supreme body of the colony is established , this painful difficulty can be adjusted and harmony restored with no loss of dignity on the part of the Great Priory of Eng land
or that of Canada . I fully understand the feelings of the Canadian Templars , who , though profoundly loyal , do not partake of the sentiment which accompanies personal attachment to England and her institutions ; but I feel deeply that internal disruption is to be strenuously avoided , and to break up the unity of Great Priory or change the Templar system we have inherited from the mother country
would be to entirely destroy the fruits of my long ana devoted labours , and some at least of your number can estimate the pain and regret , with which I regard such a possible result , and , brother knights , the fealty to his Royal Highness , which I have so often pressed upon you , is with me an abiding sentiment to be preserved with jeahe
lous care at whatever sacrifice of personal privileges . I high office which 1 hold with so much pride and p leasure has its obligations , which I have ever striven to discharge faithfully and in the highest interests of the noble Order , which , be assured , will suffer no deterioration so long as the insignia of the Supreme Grand Master remains m hands .
The Philadelphia Keystone records the death of Bro . Aaron Goodrich , of St . Paul , Minnesota , who was the first Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota , and first territorial judge of what is now the S ' . ' or Commonwealth , of the same name . The deceased , who b
had attended the last annual meeting ot v _> ranu . " ' was universally respected , and his funeral , which w accompanied by Masonic rites , was very numerous y attended , three Past Grand Masters being ameng tno present , while the oration was delivered by Bco . the K Dr . Griswold , P . G . M .
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Instruction.
CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday ,- the 4 th inst ., ' at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawkroad , Shepherd's Bush , W . Present : Bros . J . H . Wood , W . M . ; C . Coombs , S . W . ; Cotton , J . W . ; Austin , Treas . ; Chalfo „ t , P . M ., Sec ; Child , P . M ., S . D . ; Ridgley , J . D . ; Higginson , l . G . ; - A . Cavers , W . S . ; John Davies . Preceptor ; Spiegel , P . M . ; Josey , P . M . ; Sims , P . M . ; Purdue , P . M . ; Craggs , Hasan , lennines . Dresden , Larter , Benton , C . R . Cross , Woods ,
L . Cox , Woodard , Brietbart , and Stroud . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Benton answered the usual questions leading to the Third Degree , and was entrusted . Lod (> e opened in the Third Degree , and rhe ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Woodard candidate . Bro . Coombs was elected W . M . for next meeting , and the lodge was closed .
CHISWICK LODGE ( No . 2012 ) . —A meeting was held al the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , on Saturday , the 6 th inst . Present : Bros . D . S . Long , W . M . ; J . H . Wood , S . W . ; Cotton , ] . W . ; J . Sims , acting Preceptor ; A . Williams , Sec ; E . Aslet . ' S . D . ; C . Hopkins , J . D . ; C . Woodard , I . G . ; Mellers , and Stanley . The lodge was opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of
the last meeting were read and confirmed , Bro . Stanley offering himself as a candidate for initiation , the W . M . rehearsed that ceremony , and also gave the ancient charge . The ist , 2 nd , and 3 rd Sections of the Lecture then worked by the brethren , under the direction of the W . M . The W . M . rose for the first time , and the dues were collected . The VV . M . rose for the second time , and tiro . j . H . Wood was unanimously elected W . M . foe next meeting , . After" Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .
LOUGHBOROUGH LODGE . —A meeting of this lodge was held at the Gauden Hotel , Clapham . road Station ( L . C . & D . R . ) , on Monday , the 8 th inst . Present : Bros . Esling , W . M . ; J . Wright , S . W . ; Lissimore , J . W . ; Folkard , S . D . ; Steele , J . D . ; Walker , I . G . ; J . R . Johnson , Preceptor ; W . W . Westley , Treas . ; J . Andrews , Sec . ; Dr . Walker , Wylde , Taff , and Gibbs . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meetingwere read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second
Degree , and the ist Section of the Lecture worked by Bro . Andrews , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Gibbs being a candidate for passing , answered' the usual questions , and was entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed by the W . M ., with Bro . Gibbs as candidate . Lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and the ceremony of initiation
rehearsed , with Bro . Dr . Walker as candidate . The W . M . rose for the first time , and dues were collected . Bro . Wylde , 52 , was elected a joining member . The W . M . rose for the second time , and Bro . Wright , S . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Wright returned thanks , and appointed the officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
INSTRUCTION . HORNSEY CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT ( No . 890 ) . —A convocation was held on Friday , the 5 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , W ., when there were present Comps . J . Sims , S . N . 834 , M . E . Z . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . S . 97 S , H . ; J . Childs , P . Z . 538 , J . ; H . E . Dehane , H . 890 , ist A . S . S 62 , S . E . ; M . Speigel , 8 34 , S . N . ; J . Davies , 733 , P . S . ; T . C . Edmonds , 890 , S . N . 1507 , ist A . S . ; W . H . Dean , P . Z . 77 , 417 , P . P . G . R . Dorset ; J . Smith , 890 ; and F . Craggs 834 ( visitor ) .
, The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp , J . Smith being candidate . Comp . Craggs , upon the ballot proving unanimous , was elected a member . A vote of thanks , to be entered on the minutes , was unanimously carried to Comps . Sims , Chalfont , and J . Davies for the very able and correct manner in which they had rehearsed the duties of their respective offices for the first time , which compliment was suitable acknowledged by each . After " Hearty good wishes , " the chapter was closed .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
WORKINGTON . —Derwent Lodge ( No . 282 ) . —The annual installation for the W . M . of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ., when Bro . J . Eden , P . G . R . of M ., was installed by Bro . J . C . Thompson , P . S . G . O ., P . M ., assisted by Bro . J . Paterson , P . M ., P . M . G . O ., and the following were invested as officers : Bros . J . Jenkinson ,
S . W . ; G . H . S . Smith , J . W . ; J . Dickinson , M . O . ; G , H . Anyou , S . O . ; A . Ashmore , J . O . ; J . Paterson , Treas . ; Rev . E . M . Rice , P . P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; W . Carlyle , R . of M . ; J . Fletcher , Sec ; G . B . Mackay , S . D . ; R . Brown , J . D . ; I . Howison , D . C . ; G . F . Saunders , l . G . ; J . Burford and R . Graves , Stewards ; and W . Whitehead , Tyler . The following members and visitors were also in
attendance , viz .: Bros . J . J . Coverdale , P . M ., P . P . S . G . D . ; G . Dalrymple , P . M ., P . G . Sec ; T . Atkinson , P . M . 213 , P . P . J . G . W . ; T . Brakenridge , S . W . 213 , P . P . G . I . G . ; and others . With other general business and " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the Green Dragon Hotel , where an excellent banquet was served , and with toast and song a most agreeable evening was spent .
Royal Orber Of Scotland.
Royal Orber Of Scotland .
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF LONDON . The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of London was held at 33 , Golden-square , on Saturday , the 16 th ult ., W . Bro . Col . Shadwell Clerke presided , and was attended by bis Prov . Grand Officers , Bros . Frank Richardson , G . Sec . ; Col . Somerville Burney , G . Treas . ; C . F . Matier , G . Marshal ; Col . G . Haldane , G . D .
Marshal ; K . R . Murchison , G . Swd . Br . ; J . E . Le Feuvre , G . Std . Br . ; H . Lovegrove , G . G . ; and J . Read , G . Org . Two candidates were admitted , the beautiful ceremony being well rendered . The Prov . G . Officers for the year were invested , and later in the day the brethren met at the Trafalgar , at Greenwich , where a choice banquet was provided .
On the 15 th June last , Bro . Williams , M . W . G . M . of Ohio , dedicated a new Masonic Hall at Hamilton , Ohio . The attendance of the brethren was very numerous , and the oration by the Rev . Dr , Van Cleve , G . Chap ., was worthy of the occasion .
Presentation To Bro. Henri Bue, P.G.S.B.
PRESENTATION TO BRO . HENRI BUE , P . G . S . B .
Our readers may remember that at the recent meeting in the Albert Hall Bro . Bue was amongst the fortunate few who received Past Grand rank , and on Wednesday evening , the 27 th ult ., a few of his more immediate friends met at Snow Hill Buildings for the purpose of presenting him with his Grand Lodge clothing . This was subscribed for principally by members of the Eastes and Sir Thomas White Lodges ( to both of which Bro . Bue belongs ) , as a
mark of their esteem . Bro . SUDLOW , in making the presentation , said : Bro . Bue—We have met here to offer you collectively , as we have already done individually , our very hearty congratulations on the high appointment which has been given you , and at the same time to ask your acceptance at our hands of your Grand Lodge clothing . We all know the very
eminent services you have rendered to Freemasonry , and we are glad indeed that those services have been appreciated and rewarded . Directly your friends heard of the appointment they thought ; that the pleasure it must have given you would be enhanced if they should associate themselves in some way in it , and this box with its contents is the outcome of that thought . I hope , Bro . Bue , in the
name of all your friends , you will wear this clothing in Grand Lodge for many years to come , and that it will not only serve to mark the high position in the Craft to which you have attained , but will also serve to remind you of the high esteem in which you are held by all your Masonic friends . Bro . BUE replied in the following terms : Bro . Sudlow and brethren—I really can hardly find adequate
expressions to tell you how very thoroughly I appreciate your handsome present , and above all the exceedingly fraternal and friendly feeling which has prompted you to give me this very handsome token of what you kindly said was your respect , and 1 trust your affection . I value that very deeply indeed , and to the very last when 1 am too old to wear these , I shall still remember that I have some very kind and very affectionate friends , and I thoroughly appreciate their affection . I cannot thank Bro . Sudlow too much for
the initiative he has taken , and the trouble he has been put to in this matter . Among many others I have one great fault which has often been annoying to me . The more thoroughly I feel anything the less eloquent I am in expressing my feelings . You all know , and you all believe ,
without any further words from me , how very deeply I feel the kindness you have shown me , and how thoroughly I appreciate your present and your kind and friendly feeling . Bro . Sudlow , I thank you very much indeed , and , brethren . I assure you this is a very proud moment in my life .
Bro. Sadler's New Work.
BRO . SADLER'S NEW WORK .
The Editor of the Freemason has asked me to say a few words as to the progress of Bro . Sadler ' s " Masonic Facts and Fictions , " now in the press . Tne painstaking author has sent me the sheets which have been printed , so it is possible now for one to judge of the character and extent of the new work , which is arousing such interest and pleasurable expectation . The prospectus or circular announcing
the publication , is answerable for much ot the anxiety felt as to the main features of Bro . Sadler's Book , as our Brother has therein explicitly stated that the terms " Seceders , " or "Schismatics , " ascribed to the "Athol Masons , " it will be his " endeavour to show have , in this instance been misapplied . " We have always looked upon the " Athol Masons" as " Seceders , " so that Bro . Sadler ' s
expressed intention to prove them otherwise was not a little startling , and has induced several of us to await the production of the evidence with no little interest and impatience . On that point I say nothing more , but will promise to keep an "open " mind on the subject , if facts are forthcoming that are in favour of the aforesaid declaration . Having such facilities for Masonic investigation , and being
so familiar with the valuable Records preserved in the Grand Lodge , Bro Sadler is especially competent to write a History of the "Seceders "—beg pardon—the "Athol Masons , " and moreover being such a diligent and accurate student , we may be assured that the forthcoming work will be based on the actual minutes of the rival Grand Lodges , and a careful comparison of their laws and customs .
In the pages before me , it 13 pleasant to note so many extracts from the Records , verbatim et literatim , during a period about which so little is known , and doubtless these excerpts will be utilized as the volume progresses . Any way , they are most usetul and suggestive . Chapter I . is introductory , and reviews the general question , so as to prepare the minds of ordinary Masonic readers to
adequately value and rightly appreciate the labours of our eaily historians . This is so done as not to raise one ' s opinion of Dr . Anderson's accuracy , though it is but fair to state that he is not considered to have taken part in the inauguration of the premier Grand Lodge , so was obliged to depend upon the testimony of others . I believe with Bro . Sadler in the existence of more lodges in London ,
A . D . 1717 than the four recorded by Anderson , and " Masonic Facts and Fictions " will be of great utility in confirming the fact that there were several lodges at work immediately before and after the new organization , some of which were pleased to join the Grand Lodge as its prosperity became assured . Chapter II . deals with " the written records of the First
Grand Lodge . Many 01 these have been reproduced by Bro . Gould in his invaluable History , but several of importance are given in extenso by Bro . Sadler , and occupy so much space that the remainder of the three sheets of 16 pp . each are devoted to them , and the important points involved in their consideration and comparison . A right understanding of the question discussed by the old lodges
and Grand Lodge prior to the " Secession " ( or whatever else it may be termed ) is necessary to fit us for an examination of the records of the "Atholl Masons , " and to estimate the real character and object of the "Schism " of 1751 . This Bro . Sadler is doing , and as each sheet is issued from the Press , the more it is evident that whether
he proves the regularity of the "Atholl Masons" or not , there will be no lack of material to assist his readers in arriving at a conclusion in accordance with the evidence . The illustrations will form a most attractive feature of the work , and , to my mind , will alone be worth the trifling sum asked for the whole volume . Facsimiles of the signa-
Bro. Sadler's New Work.
tures of Morgan , Dermott , and Turner , the first and second Grand Secretaries , and the first Grand Master of the "Ancients , " also of MacLean , Preston , and Shirreff , are all given on one plate . Another represents a drawing by Laurence Dermott in the Grand Chapter Register , and is , to say the least , a curious production by that genius of the "Ancients . " Another is the reproduction of a
drawing in the same MS . volume , which must be seen to be appreciated . The fourth illustration of the series is devoted to the seals of various Grand Bodies , and will be highly valued by those who have not copies of such most suggestive relics . Last , but not least in my estimation , is a fine facsimile
of the latter portion of the precious " Grand Lodge MS . " ( eleven by five inches ) , purchased in 1839 from Miss Seddall , grandaughter of Thomas Dunckerley , for the Library and Museum of Grand Lodge . It is a copy of the " Old Charges , " apparently of the year 1583 , and the text is a most important version . I hope Bro . Sadler will give the roll in full .
I am glad to hear that the subscription list is rapidly filling in , and as the names of the subscribers will be printed with the work , it is very desirable that those who intend to subscribe should lose no time in doing so . There are no lack of names from abroad , and it is to be hoped that not even one student in this country will be found absent when the " Roll of Honour " is published . Bro . Sadler deserves most hearty support , for he is always ready
to oblige enquirers from all parts , consistent with the discharge of his many duties , and there is scarcely a brother of late years who has done ought in the way of Masonic " Book-making , " that has not been indebted to him for some of the facts duly made known . 'I he report is that the list of subscribers is nearly complete and that a second edition will not be issued , so evidently the work will be at a premium soon after publication . W . J . HUGHAN .
Knights Templar Of Canada.
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OF CANADA .
At the annual meeting of Knights Templar of the Sovereign Great Priory of Canada , on the 12 th July , at Brockville , Ontario , the Great Priory passed a resolution not to recall the warrant issued by them to establish a Preceptory of the Order in Melbourne , Australia , demanded
by the National Great Priory of England , as an unjustifiable invasion of the jurisdiction of the Great Priory of England , who claims authority over all the colonies of the empire , until such time as independent national orders are formed .
When this decision was announced the Supreme Grand Master , Col . Macleod Moore , rose and said : Although not unprepared for your decision , weich was to some extent foreshadowed by your refusal to accept the more moderate course suggested to you at the special meeting of Great Priory in February last , I must deplore such action as will probably entail non-intercourse with England ( as perhaps
but one of its lesser evils ) , followed , as it will be , by disunion and other vital consequences naturally resulting from a violent rupture with the parent body—feeling very acutely that the knowledge that my own too ready trustfulness was the immediate cause of this unhappy complication , 1 have carefully refrained in my Allocution from any attempt to bias or influence your body , remaining as
far as possible neutral , as with my often avowed sentiments and feelings , I could not in this matter be with you , I would not be against you . My bour . den duty to the Templars of Canada , with and for whom I have worked for the long period of 33 years , and the high status of the Order which is so dear to me , demanded of me such restraint as should in no degree imperil its possible
future , and I made the honour and dignity of the Great Priory of Canada the most important consideration , but 1 still hope that an amicable arrangement is possible , with patience on our side and concession on that of the Great Priory of England , which has acted upon erroneous premises . The assertion that the Great Priory of Canada is simply a local body is an entirely
mistaken one , and may in a degree explain the imperious action taken by the Great Priory of England . As your presiding officer , I never relaxed my efforts until Canada became an independent sovereign body , the peer of all the Great Templar bodies , co-equal with England and Ireland in the "Convent General , " and owning no superior but H . R . H . the Grand Master . And if the concurrent
jurisdiction always admitted in the Colonies by the Masonic body of hngland , for the purpose of enabling brethren frbm Scotland and Ireland to place themselves under their several nationalities , be conceded , until such time as a supreme body of the colony is established , this painful difficulty can be adjusted and harmony restored with no loss of dignity on the part of the Great Priory of Eng land
or that of Canada . I fully understand the feelings of the Canadian Templars , who , though profoundly loyal , do not partake of the sentiment which accompanies personal attachment to England and her institutions ; but I feel deeply that internal disruption is to be strenuously avoided , and to break up the unity of Great Priory or change the Templar system we have inherited from the mother country
would be to entirely destroy the fruits of my long ana devoted labours , and some at least of your number can estimate the pain and regret , with which I regard such a possible result , and , brother knights , the fealty to his Royal Highness , which I have so often pressed upon you , is with me an abiding sentiment to be preserved with jeahe
lous care at whatever sacrifice of personal privileges . I high office which 1 hold with so much pride and p leasure has its obligations , which I have ever striven to discharge faithfully and in the highest interests of the noble Order , which , be assured , will suffer no deterioration so long as the insignia of the Supreme Grand Master remains m hands .
The Philadelphia Keystone records the death of Bro . Aaron Goodrich , of St . Paul , Minnesota , who was the first Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota , and first territorial judge of what is now the S ' . ' or Commonwealth , of the same name . The deceased , who b
had attended the last annual meeting ot v _> ranu . " ' was universally respected , and his funeral , which w accompanied by Masonic rites , was very numerous y attended , three Past Grand Masters being ameng tno present , while the oration was delivered by Bco . the K Dr . Griswold , P . G . M .