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To Correspondents.
To Correspondents .
We quite , agree with Bro . THOMAS DAY . The paragraph is very bad taste and not worth notice . A review of Bro . NEW siARCH ' "Three Grand . Epochs of Freemasonry" in our next . Owing to pressure on our columns the following reports .
Sic , stand over : — Lodge St . Peter and St . Paul ; Eboracum Lodge , No . 1611 ; Strong Alan Lodge , No . 45 ; Rose Lodge , No . 1622 ; Clarendon Lodge , No . 1769 ; Hilda Chapter ( A . and A . Rite ); Freemasonry im Jamaica . CORRESPONDENCE . —Bro . J . H . Southwood .
BOOKS , & c , RECEIVED . " Broad Arrow , " "Sunday Times , " " Hull Packet , " " Alasonic Age , " "The National Uaptist , " " Boletin Oficiel del Gr . Or . De Espaiia , " "Croydon Guardian , "
"Orient Amtliches Organ der Johannis—Grossloge Von Ungarn , " "Allen ' s Indian Mail , " "Jewish Chronicle , " " Keystone , " " Egyptian Gazette , " " Weekly Register Guide and Circular of the American Exchange in Europe , " "The Independent , " "A Lecture on the Three Grand Epochs in Freemasonry . "
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THE FREEMASON . SATURDAY , Nov . 13 , 1880 .
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WE rejoice in noting the prosperity and advance of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , It seems from some recent remarks of the Grand Master , SIR MICHAEL SHAW STKWART , lhat its onward progress is most marked and satisfactory . In 1 S 51
the number of ' * Intrants " was 1429 , in 1 S 79 it is 3985 . In 1 S 51 the number of lodges was 362 , in 18 79 it is 6 47 . Thc financial position of the Scottish Grand Lodge was as follows : In 1851 , in clear funds , £ 2129 ; in 1879 , in clear funds ,
£ 16 , 704 , besides £ 5 8 45 as a Fund of Benevolence . The income of the Grand Lodge in 1851 vvas £ 1220 , in 1 S 79 £ 4822 . CAPTAIN CROMBIE , Sen . Prov . G . Warden of Aberdeen , " hit the nail on the right head" when , in accounting for the altered
state of affairs , he said : " He was sure that white every Freemason under the Scottish Constitution appreciated and vvas very thankful for the very great and successful efforts made by the MOST WORSHIPFUL the GRAND MASTER to bring Grand
Lodge affairs from a state of confusion to ono oi order and regularity , and from the brink of bankruptcy to a very satisfactory financial position , they recognized that in Bro . MURRAY LYON he had an efficient and faithful lieutenant and henchman .
Instead of the dissatisfaction that formerly existed and thc well founded complaints that were daily made , there was now at home and abroad a universal feeling of confidence in the ability and integrity of Grand Lodge Officials . " We sincerely
congratulate our excellent brethren in Scotland on the " facts" thus made patent to all , and are truly pleased to learn that SIR MICHAEL SHAW STEW - still continues to fill the post of G . M ., for the best interests and increasing welfare of the Scottish Craft .
* * * THE extract from the Globe we called attention tc in our last , relative to * ' Masonic marriages " in France , has more importance in it than might at first sight appear . For some time the French
Freemasons have soughttowithdrawtheirlodgesand brethren almost from the influence of " religion . " To them Freemasonry is to ^ be "in loco religionis , " a very , very great mistake . So they have Masonic baptism , and Masonic adoptions , and Masonic
marriages , and Masonic burials—a whole code of Masonic morality—until a division is made as between Masons and Religionists , which works very badly indeed in France , and keeps out from Freemasonry the very classes which Freemasonry
attracts and enlists in England . We cannot repeat too often that Freemasonry is not " religion , " nor ever was intended to be a " religio " to any . It is a friendly , philanthropical , beneficent society , uniting in one firm and universal chain of
sympatliy , toleration , and brotherly goodwill , men of different classes , views , nationalities , colours , religions , to work together with the common ties of kindliness , for the common welfare and relief of mankind , as represented by its Cosmopolitan sodality . It
abjures sectional controversies and political differences , and holding fast , by the Fatherhood of God andthebrotherhoodof man , sincetheGREAT ARCHITECT has made of one blood all the nations of the earth , it leaves each man to his convictions , as
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each man to his " own Maker standeth or fal" Icth . " And while Freemasonry respects religion , honours religion , helps religion , collaterally and indirect ! }' , it imposes tests or articles on none , and in no way professes , except inasmuch as it
bases its morality on GOD ' S Inspired Word , to become a religion , ( we repeat ) , to any , though it is ever religious , most religious , in all its professions and proclamations , its theory and practice , the reverence it manifests , and the prayers it enjoins .
* * * WE note among the items of the relief granted from the " Fund of Scottish Masonic Benevolence " for the quarter ending October 27 th , that two F . nglish brethren have received " casual relief" at
Edinburgh , one a brother of No . 730 , and another a brother of No . 972 . We beg respectfully to call the attention of lhc W . M . 's of those two lodges to this , to us , somewhat startling statement . Have we English brethren who are going
from lodge to lodge on this side the Tweed and across it V or is this a state of things over which as Masons " we can have no control , " altogether accidental or exceptional ? We shall be glad if special attention is paid by those concerned to these remarks of ours .
THE reports of the Provincial Grand Lodge meetings are very interesting , and denote remarkably that active life of Freemasonry in this country , which is so distinguishing a characteristic of
the age in which we live , and which , as we hold , is so helpful to the goodly cause of Charity , and the developcment of kindly principles , of humanitarian good will , toleration , sympathy , and lasting friendships .
* * WE have been appealed to by a worthy correspondent to express our opinion respecting a wine circular which is going the round of our lodges , with the Arms of the Grand Lodge emblazoned on
it . We have been long among those who regret to see Masonic emblems used as trade marks , or Masonic mottoes employed for business purposes . If our memory does not deceive us a well-known special agent once took our motto " Audi , Vide ,
" Tace , " certainly a very debasing employment for our familiar Masonic adage . In the present case , we think that such use of our Masonic Arms is not in " good form , " though we are not aware at the moment of any law to prevent it .
The mere question of a " puff" for a certain "brand " of Champagne , is , after all , a matter of degree in respect of countless similar trade advertisements , and it is just possible that too much has been made , if very loyally and honestly , of an
ingenious suggestion to attract business and ensure a sale for this special " cuvee . " Honestly we deplore this unbefitting use of Masonic emblems for purposes other than those purely Masonic , and we also think that the offered charity coupons ,
though clearly " a tub for the whale , " are very objectionable " perse , " and are neither respectful to the Charities , nor helpful to true Charity , rather the reverse . But having said this , and while we fully recognize the "first principles" as
laid down by our esteemed correspondent , we go with him and others a long way very entirely in their deprecation of similar proceedings , by whomsoever carried on or carried out . But may we not after all be taking too much notice of what is in
itself not of any very great moment ? May we not advance the object of the ingenious advertiser by the very attention we pay to his advertisement ? As a rule all such things and all such " puffs " sooner or later find their level . It is not forbidden
for any one to praise his own commodities ; let us be thankful that he does not abuse his neighbour ' s . The latter is an occurrence of which some of us can recall notable instances . We hope our kind correspondent
" Yurrd" will enter into and appreciate all we say . As regards " brands " and the like , we quite agree with our correspondent . Every one of us has probably his " peculiar vanity , " and has a
perfect right to believe in , to commend , and to enjoy what he thinks "by far the best , " whether " sweet " or " dry Roederer , " or " Moet , " " Cli-
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" quot , " or Freminet , " cum multis aliis . " We are surprised , wc confess , to hear that any W . M , should read the " circular " in open lodge . It will be seen by our readers that we do not deem the
subject one on which we can altogether write " quite seriously" in the Freemason , which is " Cosmopolitan " in this as in all other matters , and with all respect lo our esteemed and able correspondent .
* * THE grant of £ 100 by BARONESS BURDETT - COUTTS to the Truro Cathedral Fund is accompanied by a most kindl y letter , and a just
appreciation of Masonic teaching . We are pleased to have been able to record such friendly sentiments from so benevolent a lady , and one who on several occasions has evinced her friendly feelings towards the Masonic Fraternity .
BRO . SIR FRANCIS WYATT TRUSCOTT , when these lines meet the eyes of our readers , will have ceased to be LORD MAYOR OF LONDON , and have given way to LORD MAYOR MGARTHUR . But the memory of the admirable manner in which he
has discharged thc duties of his high office will long endure among his fellow citizens . Our exalted Bro . PRINCE LEOPOLD , who having spoken so well at the Vintners' Company on Saturday , unveiled the Temple Bar Memorial on Monday ,
used the following words at the short ceremonial , which are not only most appropriate to ^ the occasion , but the best evidence of what all must feel as regards the remarkable Mayoralty of Bro . SIR FRANCIS WYATT TRUSCOTT , J . G . W . : " My
" L ORD MAYOR , —lam glad that , by the QUEEN ' S " permission , it has fallen to my lot to unveil this " Memorial . The proportions of this handsome " structure and the beauty of the statues which " adorn it will , I hope , be admired by many
gene" rations of dwellers in this great City . I con" gratulate you , my LORD MAYOR , and , through " you , the City of London , on the completion of
" this work . It is well worthy of the great Cor" poration which has erected it , and this ceremony " forms a fitting conclusion to the already felicitous " record of your Lordship ' s year of office . "
* * * A VERY excellent and practically useful institution , and which commends itself , we think , to the " Masonic mind , " is the " Leicester Square Soup Kitchen and Refuge . " This excellent charity
during the year ending October 31 gave away 1 49 , 824 meals to the destitute poor—over 20 , 000 more than in the preceding twelve months . This institution is the only one in London where food is daily distributed gratuitously during the year , and
as the distribution is carried on mainly through the medium of tickets , the really deserving receive the benefit of assistance . Thus 95 , 310 meals of soup and bread were taken home , and 44 , 576 consumed in the kitchen . Christmas dinners were given to 108 a
families , 60 tons of coals were distributed between January 1 and March 31 , and 2034 nights' lodgings , with suppers and breakfasts , were provided in
the Refuge . Contributions are greatly needed , and vvill be received by the Secretary and Superinten dent , Mr . W . STEVENS , at the Refuge , Ha yard , Great Windmill-street , St . James's , W .
* * * WE are happy to note that the tension and unpleasantness between the Grand Lodges of Scotland and Quebec are passed away , and that there
is " peace " between them and in their jurisdictions . What the actual terms of the agreement or " concordat" are we do not quite gather . Perhaps our esteemed Bro . OFFICER , of Edinburgh can tell us .
and a canal was made to run along the top of the vineyards so as to keep up a suppl y of water . In January , 1877 , he imported two kinds of white grapes for Sauterne and four kinds of black grapes for Bordeaux wine . The wine produced is said to be excellent , and in a few years M . Erm . ens hopes to be able to send table grapes to all the principal towns in India .
The experiment of growing French grapes in Cashmere has been hig hly successful . M . Ermens , who was chosen by the Society Horticole for the purpose , selected the land for the planting of the vine cuttings . Under his direction regular terraces vvere cut on the side of a hill ,
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To Correspondents.
To Correspondents .
We quite , agree with Bro . THOMAS DAY . The paragraph is very bad taste and not worth notice . A review of Bro . NEW siARCH ' "Three Grand . Epochs of Freemasonry" in our next . Owing to pressure on our columns the following reports .
Sic , stand over : — Lodge St . Peter and St . Paul ; Eboracum Lodge , No . 1611 ; Strong Alan Lodge , No . 45 ; Rose Lodge , No . 1622 ; Clarendon Lodge , No . 1769 ; Hilda Chapter ( A . and A . Rite ); Freemasonry im Jamaica . CORRESPONDENCE . —Bro . J . H . Southwood .
BOOKS , & c , RECEIVED . " Broad Arrow , " "Sunday Times , " " Hull Packet , " " Alasonic Age , " "The National Uaptist , " " Boletin Oficiel del Gr . Or . De Espaiia , " "Croydon Guardian , "
"Orient Amtliches Organ der Johannis—Grossloge Von Ungarn , " "Allen ' s Indian Mail , " "Jewish Chronicle , " " Keystone , " " Egyptian Gazette , " " Weekly Register Guide and Circular of the American Exchange in Europe , " "The Independent , " "A Lecture on the Three Grand Epochs in Freemasonry . "
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THE FREEMASON . SATURDAY , Nov . 13 , 1880 .
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WE rejoice in noting the prosperity and advance of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , It seems from some recent remarks of the Grand Master , SIR MICHAEL SHAW STKWART , lhat its onward progress is most marked and satisfactory . In 1 S 51
the number of ' * Intrants " was 1429 , in 1 S 79 it is 3985 . In 1 S 51 the number of lodges was 362 , in 18 79 it is 6 47 . Thc financial position of the Scottish Grand Lodge was as follows : In 1851 , in clear funds , £ 2129 ; in 1879 , in clear funds ,
£ 16 , 704 , besides £ 5 8 45 as a Fund of Benevolence . The income of the Grand Lodge in 1851 vvas £ 1220 , in 1 S 79 £ 4822 . CAPTAIN CROMBIE , Sen . Prov . G . Warden of Aberdeen , " hit the nail on the right head" when , in accounting for the altered
state of affairs , he said : " He was sure that white every Freemason under the Scottish Constitution appreciated and vvas very thankful for the very great and successful efforts made by the MOST WORSHIPFUL the GRAND MASTER to bring Grand
Lodge affairs from a state of confusion to ono oi order and regularity , and from the brink of bankruptcy to a very satisfactory financial position , they recognized that in Bro . MURRAY LYON he had an efficient and faithful lieutenant and henchman .
Instead of the dissatisfaction that formerly existed and thc well founded complaints that were daily made , there was now at home and abroad a universal feeling of confidence in the ability and integrity of Grand Lodge Officials . " We sincerely
congratulate our excellent brethren in Scotland on the " facts" thus made patent to all , and are truly pleased to learn that SIR MICHAEL SHAW STEW - still continues to fill the post of G . M ., for the best interests and increasing welfare of the Scottish Craft .
* * * THE extract from the Globe we called attention tc in our last , relative to * ' Masonic marriages " in France , has more importance in it than might at first sight appear . For some time the French
Freemasons have soughttowithdrawtheirlodgesand brethren almost from the influence of " religion . " To them Freemasonry is to ^ be "in loco religionis , " a very , very great mistake . So they have Masonic baptism , and Masonic adoptions , and Masonic
marriages , and Masonic burials—a whole code of Masonic morality—until a division is made as between Masons and Religionists , which works very badly indeed in France , and keeps out from Freemasonry the very classes which Freemasonry
attracts and enlists in England . We cannot repeat too often that Freemasonry is not " religion , " nor ever was intended to be a " religio " to any . It is a friendly , philanthropical , beneficent society , uniting in one firm and universal chain of
sympatliy , toleration , and brotherly goodwill , men of different classes , views , nationalities , colours , religions , to work together with the common ties of kindliness , for the common welfare and relief of mankind , as represented by its Cosmopolitan sodality . It
abjures sectional controversies and political differences , and holding fast , by the Fatherhood of God andthebrotherhoodof man , sincetheGREAT ARCHITECT has made of one blood all the nations of the earth , it leaves each man to his convictions , as
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each man to his " own Maker standeth or fal" Icth . " And while Freemasonry respects religion , honours religion , helps religion , collaterally and indirect ! }' , it imposes tests or articles on none , and in no way professes , except inasmuch as it
bases its morality on GOD ' S Inspired Word , to become a religion , ( we repeat ) , to any , though it is ever religious , most religious , in all its professions and proclamations , its theory and practice , the reverence it manifests , and the prayers it enjoins .
* * * WE note among the items of the relief granted from the " Fund of Scottish Masonic Benevolence " for the quarter ending October 27 th , that two F . nglish brethren have received " casual relief" at
Edinburgh , one a brother of No . 730 , and another a brother of No . 972 . We beg respectfully to call the attention of lhc W . M . 's of those two lodges to this , to us , somewhat startling statement . Have we English brethren who are going
from lodge to lodge on this side the Tweed and across it V or is this a state of things over which as Masons " we can have no control , " altogether accidental or exceptional ? We shall be glad if special attention is paid by those concerned to these remarks of ours .
THE reports of the Provincial Grand Lodge meetings are very interesting , and denote remarkably that active life of Freemasonry in this country , which is so distinguishing a characteristic of
the age in which we live , and which , as we hold , is so helpful to the goodly cause of Charity , and the developcment of kindly principles , of humanitarian good will , toleration , sympathy , and lasting friendships .
* * WE have been appealed to by a worthy correspondent to express our opinion respecting a wine circular which is going the round of our lodges , with the Arms of the Grand Lodge emblazoned on
it . We have been long among those who regret to see Masonic emblems used as trade marks , or Masonic mottoes employed for business purposes . If our memory does not deceive us a well-known special agent once took our motto " Audi , Vide ,
" Tace , " certainly a very debasing employment for our familiar Masonic adage . In the present case , we think that such use of our Masonic Arms is not in " good form , " though we are not aware at the moment of any law to prevent it .
The mere question of a " puff" for a certain "brand " of Champagne , is , after all , a matter of degree in respect of countless similar trade advertisements , and it is just possible that too much has been made , if very loyally and honestly , of an
ingenious suggestion to attract business and ensure a sale for this special " cuvee . " Honestly we deplore this unbefitting use of Masonic emblems for purposes other than those purely Masonic , and we also think that the offered charity coupons ,
though clearly " a tub for the whale , " are very objectionable " perse , " and are neither respectful to the Charities , nor helpful to true Charity , rather the reverse . But having said this , and while we fully recognize the "first principles" as
laid down by our esteemed correspondent , we go with him and others a long way very entirely in their deprecation of similar proceedings , by whomsoever carried on or carried out . But may we not after all be taking too much notice of what is in
itself not of any very great moment ? May we not advance the object of the ingenious advertiser by the very attention we pay to his advertisement ? As a rule all such things and all such " puffs " sooner or later find their level . It is not forbidden
for any one to praise his own commodities ; let us be thankful that he does not abuse his neighbour ' s . The latter is an occurrence of which some of us can recall notable instances . We hope our kind correspondent
" Yurrd" will enter into and appreciate all we say . As regards " brands " and the like , we quite agree with our correspondent . Every one of us has probably his " peculiar vanity , " and has a
perfect right to believe in , to commend , and to enjoy what he thinks "by far the best , " whether " sweet " or " dry Roederer , " or " Moet , " " Cli-
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" quot , " or Freminet , " cum multis aliis . " We are surprised , wc confess , to hear that any W . M , should read the " circular " in open lodge . It will be seen by our readers that we do not deem the
subject one on which we can altogether write " quite seriously" in the Freemason , which is " Cosmopolitan " in this as in all other matters , and with all respect lo our esteemed and able correspondent .
* * THE grant of £ 100 by BARONESS BURDETT - COUTTS to the Truro Cathedral Fund is accompanied by a most kindl y letter , and a just
appreciation of Masonic teaching . We are pleased to have been able to record such friendly sentiments from so benevolent a lady , and one who on several occasions has evinced her friendly feelings towards the Masonic Fraternity .
BRO . SIR FRANCIS WYATT TRUSCOTT , when these lines meet the eyes of our readers , will have ceased to be LORD MAYOR OF LONDON , and have given way to LORD MAYOR MGARTHUR . But the memory of the admirable manner in which he
has discharged thc duties of his high office will long endure among his fellow citizens . Our exalted Bro . PRINCE LEOPOLD , who having spoken so well at the Vintners' Company on Saturday , unveiled the Temple Bar Memorial on Monday ,
used the following words at the short ceremonial , which are not only most appropriate to ^ the occasion , but the best evidence of what all must feel as regards the remarkable Mayoralty of Bro . SIR FRANCIS WYATT TRUSCOTT , J . G . W . : " My
" L ORD MAYOR , —lam glad that , by the QUEEN ' S " permission , it has fallen to my lot to unveil this " Memorial . The proportions of this handsome " structure and the beauty of the statues which " adorn it will , I hope , be admired by many
gene" rations of dwellers in this great City . I con" gratulate you , my LORD MAYOR , and , through " you , the City of London , on the completion of
" this work . It is well worthy of the great Cor" poration which has erected it , and this ceremony " forms a fitting conclusion to the already felicitous " record of your Lordship ' s year of office . "
* * * A VERY excellent and practically useful institution , and which commends itself , we think , to the " Masonic mind , " is the " Leicester Square Soup Kitchen and Refuge . " This excellent charity
during the year ending October 31 gave away 1 49 , 824 meals to the destitute poor—over 20 , 000 more than in the preceding twelve months . This institution is the only one in London where food is daily distributed gratuitously during the year , and
as the distribution is carried on mainly through the medium of tickets , the really deserving receive the benefit of assistance . Thus 95 , 310 meals of soup and bread were taken home , and 44 , 576 consumed in the kitchen . Christmas dinners were given to 108 a
families , 60 tons of coals were distributed between January 1 and March 31 , and 2034 nights' lodgings , with suppers and breakfasts , were provided in
the Refuge . Contributions are greatly needed , and vvill be received by the Secretary and Superinten dent , Mr . W . STEVENS , at the Refuge , Ha yard , Great Windmill-street , St . James's , W .
* * * WE are happy to note that the tension and unpleasantness between the Grand Lodges of Scotland and Quebec are passed away , and that there
is " peace " between them and in their jurisdictions . What the actual terms of the agreement or " concordat" are we do not quite gather . Perhaps our esteemed Bro . OFFICER , of Edinburgh can tell us .
and a canal was made to run along the top of the vineyards so as to keep up a suppl y of water . In January , 1877 , he imported two kinds of white grapes for Sauterne and four kinds of black grapes for Bordeaux wine . The wine produced is said to be excellent , and in a few years M . Erm . ens hopes to be able to send table grapes to all the principal towns in India .
The experiment of growing French grapes in Cashmere has been hig hly successful . M . Ermens , who was chosen by the Society Horticole for the purpose , selected the land for the planting of the vine cuttings . Under his direction regular terraces vvere cut on the side of a hill ,