Multum In Parbo, Or Masonic Notes And Queries.

Multum in Parbo , or Masonic Notes and Queries .

—?—In the famous Masonic manuscript , alledged to be in the handwriting of King Henry VI ., and discovered in the Bodleian library ; it is said that Masons are possessed of the " Faculty of Abrac , " ( vide " Htitcheson ' s Spirit of Masonry , " -

Preston ' s " Illustrations , " & c . ) The meaning of these words has been surmised upon by various authors , and by some the authenticity of the document disputed . However , as I have not yet seen the following in any of the works of our Masonic authors , I send you the

extract entire and without comment , as it may be interesting to some , and amusing to many , of your readers . " Abracadabra , " a mysterious word , to which the superstitious in former times attributed a magical power to expel diseases , especially the Tertian Ague , worn about their neck in this manner : —

ABRACADABRA ABRACADABR ABRACADAB ABRACADA ABRACAD ABRACA ABRAC ABRA ABR AB A

Some think that Basilides , the inventor , intends the name of God by it . The method of the cure was prescribed in these verses : — Inscribes Chartne quod dictur Abracadabra Scepius , & subterreptes , sed detrahe summam

Et magis atque magis desint elementa figuris Singula qua : semper capies & cretera figes Donee in Agustum redigatur Litera Conum His lino nexis collum redimire memento Talia Languentis conduccnt Vincula Calla

Lethalesque abigent ( mirandapotentia ) morbos . " Abracax , " the name given to God by Basilides the heretick , in the second century , who , he said , was the author of 3 65 , meaning the 365 days in a year . To which number the letters of

Abracadabra above-mentioned amount . A translation of the above verses , into English , by any of your learned readers , would be " thankfully received and faithfully acknowledged . " AV . G . DORIC .

LODGE ETIQUETTE . In the absence of the Junior Warden of a Craft Lodge , is it the privilege of a past J . W . of that lodge to take his place ; or who is the proper party to do so ? JUSTICE .

THE 1717 THEORY CONFIRMED ( page 331 ) . The alteration given by Bro , Bacon at page 332 is an improvement , and docs anything but hurt either its authenticity or its adaptation to the 1717 theory . It shows that Dr . Stukeley

was seemingly taken in by the ideas intentionally promulgated that the proceedings of 1717 were a " revival" of an old society which had fallen away for " many years , " whereas the real trutli

was that the proceedings of 1717 were the institution of a new society . I beg to thank Bro . Bacon for the interest he has taken in the matter . W . P . BUCHAN .

" BRO . HUGHAN ON THE ORIGIN OF OPERATIVE FREEMASONRY" ( page 319 ) . There is surely some / apsis pennce in the above heading as given at page 319 . I have no intention of going into the subject of the origin of

" Operative Masonry , " as that might force me to prove that operative carpentcry is older than Operative Masonry , and that the latter copied many things from the former . As may be seen at page 270 , what I challenged Bro . Hughan on

was the origin of Speculative Freemasonry , which he asserted was derived from the " Operative Masonic Body , " but which I denied . I shall await Bro . Hughan ' s own time with pleasure ,

more especially as it would hardl y be fair to interfere with Bro . C . I . Paton ' s " The 1717 Theory Exploded . " Let Bro . Paton get all the glory he possibly can from his grand explosion ,

Multum In Parbo, Or Masonic Notes And Queries.

which I am afraid will only end in smoke—a puff of powder minus the ball . I expect to see Sir C . I . Paton of the 19 th century sharing the fate of Sir Henry de Bohun of the 14 th . LEO .

THE 1717 THEORY ABSURD . Bro . "Leo" informs us , at page 331 , that " Bro . W . P . Buchan never pretended to be the ' originator' of the 1717 theory , although he may , perhaps , with propriety be called the

champion . No such term is he entitled to . When an individual has gained a victory in a fair field with opponents which he may have to compete with , and overcomes them , he is then entitled to the title of champion ; but Bro . W . P . Buchan has

only come forward and proclaimed that 1717 is the date of Freemasonry , without a single proof to warrant his statement except his own tall talk . He has not yet overthrown myself in the

challenge which I have accepted , and it is somewhat unfair to write and say anything until he has disposed of my arguments on proof satisfactory to all readers . CHALMERS I . PATON .

SOMETHING WRONG IN THE PROVINCE OF AYRSHIRE , SCOTLAND . The Secretary of the Lodge Saltcoats and Ardrossan , No . 320 , informs the readers of TnE FREEMASON of " Something Wrong . " It seems

as if there was " somethingwrong " on both sides . Why is the matter not brought up before the Provincial Grand Lodge of the district , and if a satisfactory discussion is not arrived at , then appeal to Grand Lodge : but do not blame

Grand Lodge for a matter which ought to be settled in the district . Although I quite agree with the remarks of Bro . D . Wilkie in regard to the Grand Lodge of Scotland , " that matters deeply affecting the welfare of the Craft are

systematically overlooked , it seems to me not now to be a necessary requisite in the Grand Lodge of Scotland " to be a peaceable subject , and to cheerfully conform to the laws of the land in which you reside . " CHALMERS I . PATON .

KNIGHTS OF MALTA IN SCOTLAND . There is a body in active operation styling themselves " the Grand Parent Black Encampment of the Universe " at present in full swing

in many places in the West of Scotland , where the degrees are conferred on aspirants for the sum of five shillings . Members of this Order in England should be careful whom they admit . CHALMERS I . PATON .

ATTRIBUTES OF THE LORD KNOWN UNDER THE NAME OF ANGELS . Ariel . . The powerful God . Berakhel . The blessed God . Gdndl . . The high God .

Dorslnel . The all-searching God . Hadardl . The majestic God . Waaddl . The Lord who alone decreeth . Sakridl . . The Lord who remembreth for ever . Khaniel . The Lord of Grace .

Jaharie'l . The pure God . Ycdidel . The friend of the Lord . Kerubdl . The mighty Cherub . Lahatdl . The mighty flame . Malkidl . The mighty king .

Nuridl . . The tire of the Lord . SarafcL . The burning , or energetic God . Asndl . . The powerful God . Padahdl . The Mighty Redeemer .

LadkicI . The just God . Kadoshcl . The holy God . Rakhmicl . The merciful God . Shamriel . The Guardian , or watchful God . Tomckhdl . The mighty Supporter .

HOLLOWAY ' S OINTMENT AND PILLS . —Grateful acknowledgment . —Nothing can be more gratifying to tbc discoverer of these universal remedies than the thousands of icsii . nonials of their efficacy which pour in from all ijuarters . No harm can possibly result from their use . The printed directions rolled round each packet will be a sufficient guide for the successful treatmentof most diseases .

whether they are attacking the surface or afflicting internal organs . These medicines are especially commended by nurses antl others having charge of children , for whose many ailments they are specifics . The purity of these medicaments , their careful preparation and harmless nature , daily augment the approbation bestowed upon them throughout ihe globe for more than a third of a century . —[ Advt . ]

Provincial Grand K.T. Conclave Of Lancashire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND K . T . CONCLAVE OF LANCASHIRE .

The annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Conclave of Knights Templar of Lancashire was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Church Institute , Bolton , on Thursday , the 3 rd June . The St . James of Jerusalem Encampment was opened at half-past twelve o'clock by Sir Knight J . H . Winder , E . C . of the Encampment and P . G . Sword-Bearer , assisted by Sir Knight Thomas

Morris , ist Captain , Sir Knight John Fletcher , 2 nd Captain , and other officers . The Officers of the Prov . Grand Conclave entered in procession at one o ' clock , and were received under the arch of steel , being marshalled by Sir Knight Thomas Croxton , P . G . Director of Ceremonies , and took their seats according to their respective rank .

In the absence of Sir Knight A . H . Royds , V . E . P . G . Commander , the Provincial Grand Conclave was opened by Sir Knight W . H . Wright , V . E . D . P . G . Commander , who read a letter from the P . G . Commander regretting his absence from illness , and expressing his good wishes to the Knights present . The following Prov . G . Officers also attended the

conclave : Sir Knights Edward Pierpoint , Sub-Prior ; Rev . T . Radley , Prelate ; J . L . Figgins , Assistant Prelate ; Thomas Berry , ist Captain ; William Birch , Registrar ; Thomas Croxton , Director of Ceremonies ; J . F . Tweedale , Assistant do . ; J . S . Veevers , Supt . of Works ; A . W . Creeke , Almoner ; James Gaskell , 2 nd Expert ; Thomas Bertwisle , ist Standard-Bearer ; W . H . Pratt ,

Warden of Regalia ; James J . Hall , 1 st Aide-de-Camp ; W . H . Prince , 2 nd do . ; W . H . Hopkins , 2 nd Herald ; Thomas Law , Organist ; T . H . Winder , S word-Bearer ; J . H . Sutcliffe , Banner-Bearer ; and several Past Provincial Grand Officers , including Sir Knights Col . Birchall , Stephen Smith , H . S . Alpass , S . D . Lees , W . Roberts , George Barlow , Richard Radcliffe .

The minutes of the proceedings of the last Provincial Grand Conclave , held on Tuesday , the loth June , 1869 , were read and confirmed . The muster roll of the encampments within the province was called over by the P . G . Registrar , and every encampment was represented , except the William de la More , Manchester . The roll of Provincial Grand Officers was called

over , and no valid excuse for non-attendance having been given , several of the officers were fined one guinea each . The Treasurer ' s accounts were presented , and a report read by Sir Knight J . H . Winder , who had been appointed to audit the same along with Sir Knight W . H . Pratt , and the same being satisfactory were duly passed and allowed .

Sir Knight James A . Birch , of the Jerusalem Encampment , Manchester , was appointed Treasurer for the ensuing year , and a vote of thanks accorded to Sir Knight J . M . Wikc , the retiring Treasurer , for his valuable services during his tenure of office . Frater William Dawson was re-elected Equerry . The Deputy P . G . Commander proceeded to appoint and invest the following Sir Knights as officers

for the ensuing year : — Sir Kt . T . G . Parker Prior . ,, Geo . Galloway ... Sub do . „ Rev . T . Radley ... Prelate . ,, Rev . J . L . Figgins ... Asst . do . ,, J . S . Veevers , ... ist Captain .

„ A . 13 . Creeke , ... 2 nd do . ,, G . P . Brockbank ... Chancellor . ,, J . II . Winder ... Vice do . ,, W . Birch Registrar . ,, J . A . Birch Treasurer . „ XV . II . Pratt Chamberlain . ,, Tames Gaskell Hospitaller .

,, J . V . Tweedale ... Dir . of Cers . ,, llcckctt liradbury ... Asst . do . ,, T . Bertwisle Supt . of Works . ,, J . Watson Almoner . ,, I . Turner Hall ... 1 st Expert .

,, XX' , II . Prince 2 nd do . ,, James Worsley ... 1 st Standard Bearer . ,, Henry Iinlley 2 nd do . ,, Thomas Morris ... Warden of Reg . ,, W . J . Fowler ist Aid-de-Camp . ,, XV . II . Hopkins ... and do .

,, John Fletcher 1 st Expert . ,, J . II . Stitcliffe 2 nd do . ,, C . II . Bailey ist Herald . ,, E . L . Wa Idington ... 2 nd do . ,, Thomas Law ... ... Organist . ,, T . R . Williams ... Sword-Bearer . ,, Robert Crossley ... Banner-Bearer . ,, William Dawson ... Equerry .

The Committee for General Purposes was appointed : —Sir Knights S . Smith , J . M . Wikc , H . S . Alpass , Gaskell , Pierpoint , Col . Birchall , Croxton , Winder and Galloway . Ex Officio , the P . G . C . A . II . Royds , D . I ' . G . C . W . II . Wright . G . P . Brockbank , Chancellor ; W . Birch , Registrar ; J . A . Birch , Treasurer .