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Article HUGHAN'S "OLD CHARGES." Page 1 of 1 Article THE STAR. Page 1 of 1 Article PRESENTATION TO THE W.M. OF LODGE DE OGLE, No. 636. Page 1 of 1 Article PRESENTATION TO THE W.M. OF LODGE DE OGLE, No. 636. Page 1 of 1 Article GEORGE PRICE AND OLD ENGLAND MASONIC BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION. Page 1 of 1 Article TRIFLES. Page 1 of 1 Article LODGE OF FRIENDSHIP, No. U, MANCHESTER. Page 1 of 1
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Hughan's "Old Charges."
HUGHAN'S " OLD CHARGES . "
The printing of Hro . Hughan ' s "OLD CHARGES OF BRITISH FREEMASONS " is now completed , and within a few days the work will be ready for distribution . The first edition , issued in 1872 , was in quarto , but this time the more convenient size of octavo has been selected . There are nearly 200 pdges of closely-printed matter , with 19 illustrations , several of the latter being especially choice and valuable .
The portions of the old MSS . in facsimile include the five York Rolls of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries , the " Wood MS . " of 1610 , all the important scrolls in the "West Yorkshire Masonic Library" ( the celebrated " William Watson MS . " being a prominent feature of this collection , and the special " Tew MS ., " after three trials , has come out well ) , the " Inigo
Jones MS . 1607 " exhibiting one ol the beautiful finials , the " Lodge of Hope MS ., " so beautifully written , the " Scarborough MS . " ( now in the Library of the Grand . Lodge of Canada ) , arid the " Harris MS ., No . 1 , " owned by the " Bedford Lodge , " No . 157 , London , which was kindly lent for the purpose , and makes a most effective illustration .
The volume affords particulars of all the manuscripts of the " Old Charges" known , 66 in number , the nine printed versions and the eleven missing MSS . making a total of 86 . Bro . Hughan has made a study of this subject for over 30 years , and has no equal as an exponent of these timehonoured memorials of the Operative Craft .
The frontispiece is an excellent reproduction of the "James S . Haddon MS ., " and in the body df the work the whole of this Roll has been carefully printed , facility for reference being ensured by each 10 lines being numbered consecutively . The book is complete to date , and as the whole of the reproductions of MSS . from 1840 are duly noted , as well as the characteristics of the whole
of the documents , the usefulness and value of this volume must be patent to all Masonic students . . The only drawback is the small edition , Bro . Hughan having only arranged for 250 copies to be sold at 12 s . 6 d . each . Subscribers may remit atonce to the publisher ( Bro . George Kenning ) or to the author , Bro . W . J . Hughan , Dunscore , Torquay . In fact , unless early application is made , there will be disappointment , as it is anticipated the work will be out of print within a month of publication .
The Star.
THE STAR .
As when amidst the gloom profound When darkness shadows all around One little star may yet be found To lend its ray ; By which at night , devoid of fears , A beacon sure , the sailor steers ,
And fondly hopes the home he nears Will toils repay . So , when upon Life ' s ocean vast , By dark ' ning shades of doubt o'ercast , The Christian ' s hope is almost past , Still , bright and clear ,
The star of Faith its beams will shed , Illume the sable gloom o ' erspread , Pointing , as beacon overhead , To haven near . F . W . DRIVER , M . A ., P . M . 62 , Lancaster Road , Notting Hill , W .
Presentation To The W.M. Of Lodge De Ogle, No. 636.
PRESENTATION TO THE W . M . OF LODGE DE OGLE , No . 636 .
At the regular meeting of De Ogle Lodge , No . 636 , held on the 29 th ult . in lhe Masonic Hall , Morpeth , there was a large attendance of members of thc lod ge and visitors , the latter numbering upwards of 50 , and including Bros . W . Anderson , W . M . 1342 ; A , Dodds , W . M . 48 ; G . Donkin , W . M . 1676 : and
many officers and brethren of these lodges . The Second Degree was conferred on a candidate b y Bro . T . Appleby , P . M . and two brethren were raised to the Third Degree by the W . M ., Bro . W . Davidson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . Just before the close of the lodge , a very handsome Past rovincial Senior Grand Warden ' s jewel was presented to the W . M ., in recognition of his services to the lodge , more especially having regard to the fact that , "e had reached the completion of his third term as Master .
The presentation was made by Bro . J . R . TURNER , I . P . M ., who spoke as ollows : With great pleasure I rise to perform a duty which I consider a very E'eat privilege to have been asked by my brethren of De O gle Lodge to discharge , viz ., to be their representative in doing honour to one whom we all delight to ° ° > one who by his urbanity , ability , and true conception of the pure spirit 0 Masonry , has won the hearts of all those with whom he has come in contact .
u know him is to respect him , and closer acquaintance only causes that respect ° b , os som into affection , and to ripen into love . Those of us who have had ttasion to apply to him for advice—an application which his years of experience and ll "" abilit : y ful ' y J ustify ~ havc ever found him kindly , sympathetic , helpful , and 0 therl > ' and have had reason to '' sten to his words of advice with pleasure , to remember them with gratitude . For between 30 and 40 years , sir , you
. e been doing yeoman service in the interests of this lodge ; you have ^ en most regular in your attendance , and diligent in the discharge your various duties . You have occupied its several chairs , and but ' * n ° vain lll ' £ lo s ' dy that y ° u l , avc never , illei 1 an ollice instai ? adorn ''• Thirty years have come and gone since first you were > ea in the chair you now occupy , and since that time you have been
Presentation To The W.M. Of Lodge De Ogle, No. 636.
most helpful to the several Masters who have succeeded you in every possible way , but more especially perhaps in the giving of Degrees , which you have given in a manner so efficient , effective , and impressive as to be peculiarly your own , and to night we are glad to have had proof that " your eye is not dimmed , neither is your vigour abated . " In asking you , as I now do in the name of my brethren , to accept this jewel , I beg of you never for one moment to regard it as an attempt to repay you for your many and valued services to the Iodge , nor as a requital
for your innumerable kindnesses to its members individually , tor in both these directions we consider your labours have been above reward , but I request you to accept it as a small token of our high appreciation and sincere regard . And while wishing , as I pin it upon your breast , that the Great Architect of the Universe may long spare you to come out and in among us in health and strength , enlivening our assemblies by your genial presence , and teaching us by your example . I am but expressing the heartfelt desire of every one of my brethren .
Bro . DAVIDSON , who was evidently much affected by this unexpected proof of his brethren ' s esteem and by the eloquent speech of Bro . Turner , replied in ' feeling terms , referring especially to all the kindness and support bestowed on him when Master of trie lodge in 1 S 66 , again in 1 S 86 , and lastly during the year just ended , and said that he would ever cherish the handsome gift as a token of their kindness and as a memento of the many happy hours he had spent first and last in the Iodge .
George Price And Old England Masonic Benevolent Association.
GEORGE PRICE AND OLD ENGLAND MASONIC BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION .
This Association has been formed by the members of the above lodges , bu . brethren belonging to other lodges have joined , so that the founders represent 39 lodges and chapters . Bro . Hugh M . Hobbs is President ; Bros . Sydney E . Edridge , J . D . Langton , J . H . Price , and Dr . Wayte ( W . M . of tlie George Price Lodge ) are Vice-Presidents ; Bro . W . J . Day ( W . M . of the Old England Lodge ) is Treasurer ; Bro . W . Burn is Honorary Secretary ; and there is a very influential Committee of 25 brethren .
The first meeting was held on the ioth instant , when there was a good attendance of brethren . Bro . HOBBS having taken the chair , and thanked the founders for the honour they had done him in electing him President , referred to the Centenary Festival of
the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , which would take place in 18 9 8 . Many brethren were reserving themselves for that important event , and he wished to point out that a member who won an early ballot could have his 10 guineas at once paid in to the ' 9 8 fand . He would receive [ ordinary votes until that year , and then and afterwards thc extra votes which might be given .
Two ballots were drawn , which were won by Bros . R . A . Maidstone and E . M , Morriss . The future meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of the month , at 9 o ' clock on the closing of the East Surrey Lodge of Concord Lodge of Instruction , at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon , when brethren are invited to attend , or they can join the Association ( gentlemen , who are not Masons , and ladies being eligible for membership ) by communicating with Bro . Wm . Burn , 69 , Croydon Grove ^ Croydon .
Trifles.
TRIFLES .
Nothing so small that God has made But has its destined end ; All in their turn His purpose serve All to His glory tend . The grain of dust , to sight unseen , With myriads may combine To form a bulwark to the sea , Its limits to confine .
The little drop of pearly dew Which on the blue bell lies , May , in the sun's bright beams , appear A rainbow in the skies . Or else the trackless ocean main , With others , form to share , On which the ship , when homeward bound , Some loving heart shall bear .
And thus the humblest of us all God's instrument may prove , To bless and shed o ' er'tellow men , The bounty of His love . F . W . DRIVER , M . A ., P . M . 62 , Lancaster Road , Notting Hill , W .
Lodge Of Friendship, No. U, Manchester.
LODGE OF FRIENDSHIP , No . U , MANCHESTER .
This ancien * lodge , which commenced the 141 st year ol its existence on the 18 th of June last , has elected Bro . the Rev . William Wilkinson , of Leeds , for the next Master . The W . M . elect ( who was initiated in the lodge ) has since its previous meeting beer , inducted to the Rectory of St . Thomas ' s Church , Leeds . The coming W . M . is the W . M . of a lodge located at Leeds until December
next , and on that account a dispensation will be required before he can be installed in the chair of 44 , according to ancient custom . The election was unanimous with the exception of two votes in favour of a highly worthy and respected Bro Matthew Naylor , a P . S . W . of the lodge , it having previously been so arranged so that there would be a second string to the bow in cast : ( from any unforeseen cause ) the dispensation should be refused .
The retiring W . M ., Bro . Robert Thomson , has had a very prosperous and harmonious year of office , and the lodge ( which has contributed liberally to all the Masonic Charities in thc past ) is in a sound financial condition .
1 KODINGTON KKACII KI ; I ; AITA was held on Saturday last and proved a great success . There was a very long programme , in which both ladies and gentlemen were included , and most of the races were very evenly contested . In the evening the houseboats , punts , skiffs , & c , & c , were lighted up with fairy lamps , the ellect produced being exceedingly fine .
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Hughan's "Old Charges."
HUGHAN'S " OLD CHARGES . "
The printing of Hro . Hughan ' s "OLD CHARGES OF BRITISH FREEMASONS " is now completed , and within a few days the work will be ready for distribution . The first edition , issued in 1872 , was in quarto , but this time the more convenient size of octavo has been selected . There are nearly 200 pdges of closely-printed matter , with 19 illustrations , several of the latter being especially choice and valuable .
The portions of the old MSS . in facsimile include the five York Rolls of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries , the " Wood MS . " of 1610 , all the important scrolls in the "West Yorkshire Masonic Library" ( the celebrated " William Watson MS . " being a prominent feature of this collection , and the special " Tew MS ., " after three trials , has come out well ) , the " Inigo
Jones MS . 1607 " exhibiting one ol the beautiful finials , the " Lodge of Hope MS ., " so beautifully written , the " Scarborough MS . " ( now in the Library of the Grand . Lodge of Canada ) , arid the " Harris MS ., No . 1 , " owned by the " Bedford Lodge , " No . 157 , London , which was kindly lent for the purpose , and makes a most effective illustration .
The volume affords particulars of all the manuscripts of the " Old Charges" known , 66 in number , the nine printed versions and the eleven missing MSS . making a total of 86 . Bro . Hughan has made a study of this subject for over 30 years , and has no equal as an exponent of these timehonoured memorials of the Operative Craft .
The frontispiece is an excellent reproduction of the "James S . Haddon MS ., " and in the body df the work the whole of this Roll has been carefully printed , facility for reference being ensured by each 10 lines being numbered consecutively . The book is complete to date , and as the whole of the reproductions of MSS . from 1840 are duly noted , as well as the characteristics of the whole
of the documents , the usefulness and value of this volume must be patent to all Masonic students . . The only drawback is the small edition , Bro . Hughan having only arranged for 250 copies to be sold at 12 s . 6 d . each . Subscribers may remit atonce to the publisher ( Bro . George Kenning ) or to the author , Bro . W . J . Hughan , Dunscore , Torquay . In fact , unless early application is made , there will be disappointment , as it is anticipated the work will be out of print within a month of publication .
The Star.
THE STAR .
As when amidst the gloom profound When darkness shadows all around One little star may yet be found To lend its ray ; By which at night , devoid of fears , A beacon sure , the sailor steers ,
And fondly hopes the home he nears Will toils repay . So , when upon Life ' s ocean vast , By dark ' ning shades of doubt o'ercast , The Christian ' s hope is almost past , Still , bright and clear ,
The star of Faith its beams will shed , Illume the sable gloom o ' erspread , Pointing , as beacon overhead , To haven near . F . W . DRIVER , M . A ., P . M . 62 , Lancaster Road , Notting Hill , W .
Presentation To The W.M. Of Lodge De Ogle, No. 636.
PRESENTATION TO THE W . M . OF LODGE DE OGLE , No . 636 .
At the regular meeting of De Ogle Lodge , No . 636 , held on the 29 th ult . in lhe Masonic Hall , Morpeth , there was a large attendance of members of thc lod ge and visitors , the latter numbering upwards of 50 , and including Bros . W . Anderson , W . M . 1342 ; A , Dodds , W . M . 48 ; G . Donkin , W . M . 1676 : and
many officers and brethren of these lodges . The Second Degree was conferred on a candidate b y Bro . T . Appleby , P . M . and two brethren were raised to the Third Degree by the W . M ., Bro . W . Davidson , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . Just before the close of the lodge , a very handsome Past rovincial Senior Grand Warden ' s jewel was presented to the W . M ., in recognition of his services to the lodge , more especially having regard to the fact that , "e had reached the completion of his third term as Master .
The presentation was made by Bro . J . R . TURNER , I . P . M ., who spoke as ollows : With great pleasure I rise to perform a duty which I consider a very E'eat privilege to have been asked by my brethren of De O gle Lodge to discharge , viz ., to be their representative in doing honour to one whom we all delight to ° ° > one who by his urbanity , ability , and true conception of the pure spirit 0 Masonry , has won the hearts of all those with whom he has come in contact .
u know him is to respect him , and closer acquaintance only causes that respect ° b , os som into affection , and to ripen into love . Those of us who have had ttasion to apply to him for advice—an application which his years of experience and ll "" abilit : y ful ' y J ustify ~ havc ever found him kindly , sympathetic , helpful , and 0 therl > ' and have had reason to '' sten to his words of advice with pleasure , to remember them with gratitude . For between 30 and 40 years , sir , you
. e been doing yeoman service in the interests of this lodge ; you have ^ en most regular in your attendance , and diligent in the discharge your various duties . You have occupied its several chairs , and but ' * n ° vain lll ' £ lo s ' dy that y ° u l , avc never , illei 1 an ollice instai ? adorn ''• Thirty years have come and gone since first you were > ea in the chair you now occupy , and since that time you have been
Presentation To The W.M. Of Lodge De Ogle, No. 636.
most helpful to the several Masters who have succeeded you in every possible way , but more especially perhaps in the giving of Degrees , which you have given in a manner so efficient , effective , and impressive as to be peculiarly your own , and to night we are glad to have had proof that " your eye is not dimmed , neither is your vigour abated . " In asking you , as I now do in the name of my brethren , to accept this jewel , I beg of you never for one moment to regard it as an attempt to repay you for your many and valued services to the Iodge , nor as a requital
for your innumerable kindnesses to its members individually , tor in both these directions we consider your labours have been above reward , but I request you to accept it as a small token of our high appreciation and sincere regard . And while wishing , as I pin it upon your breast , that the Great Architect of the Universe may long spare you to come out and in among us in health and strength , enlivening our assemblies by your genial presence , and teaching us by your example . I am but expressing the heartfelt desire of every one of my brethren .
Bro . DAVIDSON , who was evidently much affected by this unexpected proof of his brethren ' s esteem and by the eloquent speech of Bro . Turner , replied in ' feeling terms , referring especially to all the kindness and support bestowed on him when Master of trie lodge in 1 S 66 , again in 1 S 86 , and lastly during the year just ended , and said that he would ever cherish the handsome gift as a token of their kindness and as a memento of the many happy hours he had spent first and last in the Iodge .
George Price And Old England Masonic Benevolent Association.
GEORGE PRICE AND OLD ENGLAND MASONIC BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION .
This Association has been formed by the members of the above lodges , bu . brethren belonging to other lodges have joined , so that the founders represent 39 lodges and chapters . Bro . Hugh M . Hobbs is President ; Bros . Sydney E . Edridge , J . D . Langton , J . H . Price , and Dr . Wayte ( W . M . of tlie George Price Lodge ) are Vice-Presidents ; Bro . W . J . Day ( W . M . of the Old England Lodge ) is Treasurer ; Bro . W . Burn is Honorary Secretary ; and there is a very influential Committee of 25 brethren .
The first meeting was held on the ioth instant , when there was a good attendance of brethren . Bro . HOBBS having taken the chair , and thanked the founders for the honour they had done him in electing him President , referred to the Centenary Festival of
the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , which would take place in 18 9 8 . Many brethren were reserving themselves for that important event , and he wished to point out that a member who won an early ballot could have his 10 guineas at once paid in to the ' 9 8 fand . He would receive [ ordinary votes until that year , and then and afterwards thc extra votes which might be given .
Two ballots were drawn , which were won by Bros . R . A . Maidstone and E . M , Morriss . The future meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of the month , at 9 o ' clock on the closing of the East Surrey Lodge of Concord Lodge of Instruction , at the Greyhound Hotel , Croydon , when brethren are invited to attend , or they can join the Association ( gentlemen , who are not Masons , and ladies being eligible for membership ) by communicating with Bro . Wm . Burn , 69 , Croydon Grove ^ Croydon .
Trifles.
TRIFLES .
Nothing so small that God has made But has its destined end ; All in their turn His purpose serve All to His glory tend . The grain of dust , to sight unseen , With myriads may combine To form a bulwark to the sea , Its limits to confine .
The little drop of pearly dew Which on the blue bell lies , May , in the sun's bright beams , appear A rainbow in the skies . Or else the trackless ocean main , With others , form to share , On which the ship , when homeward bound , Some loving heart shall bear .
And thus the humblest of us all God's instrument may prove , To bless and shed o ' er'tellow men , The bounty of His love . F . W . DRIVER , M . A ., P . M . 62 , Lancaster Road , Notting Hill , W .
Lodge Of Friendship, No. U, Manchester.
LODGE OF FRIENDSHIP , No . U , MANCHESTER .
This ancien * lodge , which commenced the 141 st year ol its existence on the 18 th of June last , has elected Bro . the Rev . William Wilkinson , of Leeds , for the next Master . The W . M . elect ( who was initiated in the lodge ) has since its previous meeting beer , inducted to the Rectory of St . Thomas ' s Church , Leeds . The coming W . M . is the W . M . of a lodge located at Leeds until December
next , and on that account a dispensation will be required before he can be installed in the chair of 44 , according to ancient custom . The election was unanimous with the exception of two votes in favour of a highly worthy and respected Bro Matthew Naylor , a P . S . W . of the lodge , it having previously been so arranged so that there would be a second string to the bow in cast : ( from any unforeseen cause ) the dispensation should be refused .
The retiring W . M ., Bro . Robert Thomson , has had a very prosperous and harmonious year of office , and the lodge ( which has contributed liberally to all the Masonic Charities in thc past ) is in a sound financial condition .
1 KODINGTON KKACII KI ; I ; AITA was held on Saturday last and proved a great success . There was a very long programme , in which both ladies and gentlemen were included , and most of the races were very evenly contested . In the evening the houseboats , punts , skiffs , & c , & c , were lighted up with fairy lamps , the ellect produced being exceedingly fine .