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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Hampshire And The Isle Of Wight.
most cordially together , and he felt it an especial p leasure that it should devolve upon him to be the first , on an occasion like the present , to return thanks , as one of the Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge . Speaking for himself and his brethren , he could say it would bc their
endeavour , as far as their abilities would permit them , to assist in all the onerous duties that devolved on the Grand Lodge , and he was sure they should always , during the year of office , by punctual attention to their duties , endeavour in every way in their power to assist and promote the welfare of Masonry in general .
Bro . H . Cawte , Prov . G . J . Warden , also responded . He had not the honour of being so distinguished a brother as the preceding speaker , but it had been his study and endeavour to carry out those principles which at his initiation were instilled into his mind , and so long as the Great
Architect of the Universe gave him health it would always be his wish and anxiety to do that which would not only be an honour to himself but to the society to which he had the pleasure to belong . It had been the great desire of his life to do all he could that should promote not
only the success of Freemasonry in general , but also of those Alasonic charities of which they ES Masons felt so justly proud . Bro . Rake proposed " The Past Wardens and Past Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge , " to which Bro . Frost , Prov , G . Treasurer , and
Bro . J . E . Le Feuvre , Prov . G . Secretary , responded . Bro . Ubsdell gave " The Lodges of the District and the Province , " to which Bros . Legh Bailey and Capt . Trower responded . " The Masonic Charities " ( proposed by Bro .
De Fraine , P . G . S . D . ) , "The Press" ( proposed by Bro . G . S . Lancaster , W . M . 497 , and acknowledged by Bro . G . L . Green ); "The Ladies , " ( responded to by Bro . L . Emanuel ) , and " All Poor and Distressed Masons " were subsequently given , the proceedings being agreeably varied with some capital songs .
Original Correspondence.
Original Correspondence .
JACHIN AND BOAZ .
To the Editor of The Freemason Dear Sir and Brother , — In reference to J . C , permit me to say that there is a passage in Josephus ( Ant . viii .,
chap . 3 , verse 3 6 ) . which shows , as I formerly stated on an article in the Temple of Solomon , that the left side of the porch was what would be on the right , if we suppose ourselves going up from the East Courts towards the Temple
proper . He says Solomon set live lions " on the left side of the temple , which was that side next the north wind ; " whence it follows , that Jachin was on the south , against our left hand , on
approaching the porch , and Boaz on the north , against our right hand . I think most people conceive erroneously of the situation of the pillars . Yours fraternally , WILL . CVRI'I . NTI ' K .
The Order Of The Temple And The Ancient And Accepted Rite.
THE ORDER OF THE TEMPLE AND THE ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE .
To lhe Editor o ) the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , I shall feel obliged if you can find me space for a few remarks on Bro . Holmes ' s letter in The Freemason of 19 th .
I am , like Bro . Holmes , a member ol the Ancient and Accepted Rite , and of the Order of the Temple , and am not quite prepared to account for the tone of the letter published in your magazine , and supposed to be written by Sir
Patrick Colquhoun . There may be differences of opinion even in high quarters , but whether of that importance to warrant severe words between
themselves is a matter with winch we have nothing to do , and I very much question the good taste of publishing any words , or letters , that may have been uttered or written privately .
1 fully believe in the soundness of lhat foundation held by the Ancient and Accepted Rite , and I quite as fully believe in the singlelieartediiess
The Order Of The Temple And The Ancient And Accepted Rite.
of Sir Patrick Colquhoun , with reference to the Order ofthe Temple , I believe this Order is very largely indebted to him for thc uninterested devotion he has paid to it . I know he has refused honours in it that most would have been glad to
have accepted , and I believe he only desires to promote the true interests of Freemasonry , though perhaps particularly , the . Order of the Temple-I am quite of Bro . Holmes ' s opinion , that a great deal of nonsense has been talked and
written about the Order of the Temple , by those who should first have made themselves a little better acquainted with the facts of the matter . May I then , as a very humble member , advise all who have taken a prominent part in the controversy ( for it is not argument ) to ask
themselves whether they are , by the style they have adopted , doing Alasonic work , or pulling down the work that others have laboured in love to erect , and whether they have been anxious to pull out the mofe , from a brother ' s eye , forgetting thc beam in their own .
Let us all rather try to work together , forgeting our little selves , and endeavour to assist in the grand work of bringing all orders of Freemasonry to work in harmony , and though each order managing its own concerns , yet to work under one sxand head .
Surely this is Masonic , or I have misunderstood the spirit of what I have delighted in for many years . 1 am , yours fraternally , EXCKLSIOR .
R . H . S . AND ST . JOHN . To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — From your report ofthe Grand Council I find it has been determined lhat under certain restrictions Provincial Conclaves may be permitted to work the degrees of K . H . S ., and St .
John , on payment of ios . < 5 d . to the Council for every installation . I venture to think lhat this is a mistake , and that it will have the effect of stopping the general working of these degrees ; it appears to me that a smaller fee for registration would
amply meet the case , and that this " ; should certaily not exceed that charged for the Red Cross degree itself , viz . 5 s . I always understood that these degrees were appendant tothe Red Cross , and indeed in America they are uniformly worked by all Red Cross
Conclaves and no extra fees are charged ; surely it is desirable to encourage the working of these degrees , and not to stifle them by unreasonable fees . 1 trust it may yet not be too late for the Grand Council to re-consider their decision . Yours truly , Ai . i'ii \ .
Spiritualists.
SPIRITUALISTS .
( To the Editor of the Freemason . ) Dear Sir and Brother . — You will not take offence if 1 say that you have been rash in pronouncing judgment upon the Spiritualists in the last FreeniiiMiu , and especially as somo of the most eminent amongst
your hrethren and readers are included in that judgment . I do not desire to detract , in the least degiee , from al ! that has been said in praise of the mechanism constructed and employed by Alaskelyne and Cooke ; hut when you write that the illusions exhibited through this " should put
down tlie pretensions of the Spiritualists , " you speak " withont book , " and plane yourself amongst those who " see a little , presume a good deal , and jump to a conclusion . " Pardon my saying that you can know very little of Spiritualism , or you would have made no such
confession as you have made . Spiritual manifestations arc not dependent upon mechanical contrivances , or clever manipulations , as you should have known before writing ymir condemnatory judgment upon those who—I was going
to write , believe iu them , but 1 should write . — who hiiuii' them . Do you happen to know lhat ^ ' 10011 is on offer to Alessrs . Alaskelyne and Cooke , or to any other illusionist , who will produce the phenomena daily witnessed by Spiritualists , and [ that no one of them will acci pt thi
Spiritualists.
offer ? Do you think we have not a ri ght to challenge you to the proof of your assertion that Maskelyne and Cooke " perform by simple dexterity and slei ght of hand the feats ' hitherto professedly accomplished by Spiritual agency }" You would be desperately put to it if you were
to have such a challenge , and attempt the proof . I repeat , your pronounced judgment is a rash one ; and I mi ght add , is an insult to the understanding of many of your friends and brethren . I am , yours fraternally , WILL . CAKIMSNTER .
[ lhe above has been handed to the writer ol the notice , to which he makes the following reply . —En . Freemason ., ]
( To lhe Editor of the Freemason . ') Dear Sir and Brother , — I have read the remarks of Bro . AVm . Carpenter , which were evoked by my brief notice of the performance of Alessrs . Alaskelyne and Cooke , at the Egyptian Hall .
I little thought that my humble pen would have brought me into a controversy with a brother for whose literary labours , both in and out of Freemasony , I have ever entertained the greatest admiration . AVith a writer of such ability and profound erudition , I do not feel
competent to " break a lance . " I must admit , at the outset , that , although 1 am a firm i . „ believei in the pretensions of the Spiritualists , I ha \ t never seen any of these manifestations , but have taken my stand from the published descriptions of the feats of Spiritualistic media , as furnished
by themselves , or by believers in their veracity . I had formed the impression that the principal supporters ( for the Spiritualists do not disdain to make money by their mysteries ) were weakminded elderl y ladies , and other persons with but a limited knowledge of natural science , a little study of which , in my mind , is sufficient to
demonstrate the absurdity of the pretensions ot the Spiritualists . The only way of accounting for the dancing ol inanimate matter in the form of tables , chairs ; sofas , & e ., and thc ariel flights of similar articles , would be a suspension of the laws ol nature aud the anhiliation for the time of tin
laws of gravitation . These we know , to sonic extent , cau be effected by means of galvanism , electricity . , and other ingenious applications of natural phenomena . 1 can , in every description of the " manifestations " at the seances ( although my knowledge
of natural science is not sufficient to enable me to account for all the phenomena ) , see some resemblance to the tricks of conjurors and wizards , and the various scenic effects lately produced as ghostly illusions , by means of reflectors of p hleglass , & c .
Bro . Carpenter says that " Spiritual manifestations are not dependant upon mechanical contrivances or clever manipulations ; " but I have it in my recollection that at the seances of Alessrs Davenport Bros , they employed " mechanical contrivances " in the shape of specially
eoiistructed cabinets ; and , from reading the descriptions at the lime , lhe rope lying , undressing ami dressing with floured hands , playing of music ; ' instruments , oce ., conveyed impressions to my mind which weic exactly realised ou wilnessia , the clever manilestalions of Alessrs . Maskelvu- '
and Cooke . As to the offer ol' / . ' iooo to any one who can " produce the phenomena daily witnessed by di >' Spiritualists , " I have only to remark th . ' . t eo ' of wagers are not a very erudite argument w settling controversies , lt is somewhat like in-American game at cards , at which he who inthe worst hand sometimes wins , because he . h > I
most money—and audacity . I do not know the terms upon which ' . ¦ " ¦ / , ' ioon are offered , but as Hro . Carpenter a " only hi-Ui'i ' rs in Spiritual manifestations , l | i !! knott ' s ihem to be genuine , 1 should have v peeled a better argument from him than 1- ' mention of au offer of a wager as a prom «' ¦ their "vnnineness .
In reply lo the concluding paragrap h of I' - ' Liter , 1 am rather surprised that Uro . Car |> c" ^ j who has taken part in so many discussions >¦ your columns with such great ability , suo "; ' take my few remarks as " an insult to the ut " ' ' '
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Hampshire And The Isle Of Wight.
most cordially together , and he felt it an especial p leasure that it should devolve upon him to be the first , on an occasion like the present , to return thanks , as one of the Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge . Speaking for himself and his brethren , he could say it would bc their
endeavour , as far as their abilities would permit them , to assist in all the onerous duties that devolved on the Grand Lodge , and he was sure they should always , during the year of office , by punctual attention to their duties , endeavour in every way in their power to assist and promote the welfare of Masonry in general .
Bro . H . Cawte , Prov . G . J . Warden , also responded . He had not the honour of being so distinguished a brother as the preceding speaker , but it had been his study and endeavour to carry out those principles which at his initiation were instilled into his mind , and so long as the Great
Architect of the Universe gave him health it would always be his wish and anxiety to do that which would not only be an honour to himself but to the society to which he had the pleasure to belong . It had been the great desire of his life to do all he could that should promote not
only the success of Freemasonry in general , but also of those Alasonic charities of which they ES Masons felt so justly proud . Bro . Rake proposed " The Past Wardens and Past Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge , " to which Bro . Frost , Prov , G . Treasurer , and
Bro . J . E . Le Feuvre , Prov . G . Secretary , responded . Bro . Ubsdell gave " The Lodges of the District and the Province , " to which Bros . Legh Bailey and Capt . Trower responded . " The Masonic Charities " ( proposed by Bro .
De Fraine , P . G . S . D . ) , "The Press" ( proposed by Bro . G . S . Lancaster , W . M . 497 , and acknowledged by Bro . G . L . Green ); "The Ladies , " ( responded to by Bro . L . Emanuel ) , and " All Poor and Distressed Masons " were subsequently given , the proceedings being agreeably varied with some capital songs .
Original Correspondence.
Original Correspondence .
JACHIN AND BOAZ .
To the Editor of The Freemason Dear Sir and Brother , — In reference to J . C , permit me to say that there is a passage in Josephus ( Ant . viii .,
chap . 3 , verse 3 6 ) . which shows , as I formerly stated on an article in the Temple of Solomon , that the left side of the porch was what would be on the right , if we suppose ourselves going up from the East Courts towards the Temple
proper . He says Solomon set live lions " on the left side of the temple , which was that side next the north wind ; " whence it follows , that Jachin was on the south , against our left hand , on
approaching the porch , and Boaz on the north , against our right hand . I think most people conceive erroneously of the situation of the pillars . Yours fraternally , WILL . CVRI'I . NTI ' K .
The Order Of The Temple And The Ancient And Accepted Rite.
THE ORDER OF THE TEMPLE AND THE ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE .
To lhe Editor o ) the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , I shall feel obliged if you can find me space for a few remarks on Bro . Holmes ' s letter in The Freemason of 19 th .
I am , like Bro . Holmes , a member ol the Ancient and Accepted Rite , and of the Order of the Temple , and am not quite prepared to account for the tone of the letter published in your magazine , and supposed to be written by Sir
Patrick Colquhoun . There may be differences of opinion even in high quarters , but whether of that importance to warrant severe words between
themselves is a matter with winch we have nothing to do , and I very much question the good taste of publishing any words , or letters , that may have been uttered or written privately .
1 fully believe in the soundness of lhat foundation held by the Ancient and Accepted Rite , and I quite as fully believe in the singlelieartediiess
The Order Of The Temple And The Ancient And Accepted Rite.
of Sir Patrick Colquhoun , with reference to the Order ofthe Temple , I believe this Order is very largely indebted to him for thc uninterested devotion he has paid to it . I know he has refused honours in it that most would have been glad to
have accepted , and I believe he only desires to promote the true interests of Freemasonry , though perhaps particularly , the . Order of the Temple-I am quite of Bro . Holmes ' s opinion , that a great deal of nonsense has been talked and
written about the Order of the Temple , by those who should first have made themselves a little better acquainted with the facts of the matter . May I then , as a very humble member , advise all who have taken a prominent part in the controversy ( for it is not argument ) to ask
themselves whether they are , by the style they have adopted , doing Alasonic work , or pulling down the work that others have laboured in love to erect , and whether they have been anxious to pull out the mofe , from a brother ' s eye , forgetting thc beam in their own .
Let us all rather try to work together , forgeting our little selves , and endeavour to assist in the grand work of bringing all orders of Freemasonry to work in harmony , and though each order managing its own concerns , yet to work under one sxand head .
Surely this is Masonic , or I have misunderstood the spirit of what I have delighted in for many years . 1 am , yours fraternally , EXCKLSIOR .
R . H . S . AND ST . JOHN . To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — From your report ofthe Grand Council I find it has been determined lhat under certain restrictions Provincial Conclaves may be permitted to work the degrees of K . H . S ., and St .
John , on payment of ios . < 5 d . to the Council for every installation . I venture to think lhat this is a mistake , and that it will have the effect of stopping the general working of these degrees ; it appears to me that a smaller fee for registration would
amply meet the case , and that this " ; should certaily not exceed that charged for the Red Cross degree itself , viz . 5 s . I always understood that these degrees were appendant tothe Red Cross , and indeed in America they are uniformly worked by all Red Cross
Conclaves and no extra fees are charged ; surely it is desirable to encourage the working of these degrees , and not to stifle them by unreasonable fees . 1 trust it may yet not be too late for the Grand Council to re-consider their decision . Yours truly , Ai . i'ii \ .
Spiritualists.
SPIRITUALISTS .
( To the Editor of the Freemason . ) Dear Sir and Brother . — You will not take offence if 1 say that you have been rash in pronouncing judgment upon the Spiritualists in the last FreeniiiMiu , and especially as somo of the most eminent amongst
your hrethren and readers are included in that judgment . I do not desire to detract , in the least degiee , from al ! that has been said in praise of the mechanism constructed and employed by Alaskelyne and Cooke ; hut when you write that the illusions exhibited through this " should put
down tlie pretensions of the Spiritualists , " you speak " withont book , " and plane yourself amongst those who " see a little , presume a good deal , and jump to a conclusion . " Pardon my saying that you can know very little of Spiritualism , or you would have made no such
confession as you have made . Spiritual manifestations arc not dependent upon mechanical contrivances , or clever manipulations , as you should have known before writing ymir condemnatory judgment upon those who—I was going
to write , believe iu them , but 1 should write . — who hiiuii' them . Do you happen to know lhat ^ ' 10011 is on offer to Alessrs . Alaskelyne and Cooke , or to any other illusionist , who will produce the phenomena daily witnessed by Spiritualists , and [ that no one of them will acci pt thi
Spiritualists.
offer ? Do you think we have not a ri ght to challenge you to the proof of your assertion that Maskelyne and Cooke " perform by simple dexterity and slei ght of hand the feats ' hitherto professedly accomplished by Spiritual agency }" You would be desperately put to it if you were
to have such a challenge , and attempt the proof . I repeat , your pronounced judgment is a rash one ; and I mi ght add , is an insult to the understanding of many of your friends and brethren . I am , yours fraternally , WILL . CAKIMSNTER .
[ lhe above has been handed to the writer ol the notice , to which he makes the following reply . —En . Freemason ., ]
( To lhe Editor of the Freemason . ') Dear Sir and Brother , — I have read the remarks of Bro . AVm . Carpenter , which were evoked by my brief notice of the performance of Alessrs . Alaskelyne and Cooke , at the Egyptian Hall .
I little thought that my humble pen would have brought me into a controversy with a brother for whose literary labours , both in and out of Freemasony , I have ever entertained the greatest admiration . AVith a writer of such ability and profound erudition , I do not feel
competent to " break a lance . " I must admit , at the outset , that , although 1 am a firm i . „ believei in the pretensions of the Spiritualists , I ha \ t never seen any of these manifestations , but have taken my stand from the published descriptions of the feats of Spiritualistic media , as furnished
by themselves , or by believers in their veracity . I had formed the impression that the principal supporters ( for the Spiritualists do not disdain to make money by their mysteries ) were weakminded elderl y ladies , and other persons with but a limited knowledge of natural science , a little study of which , in my mind , is sufficient to
demonstrate the absurdity of the pretensions ot the Spiritualists . The only way of accounting for the dancing ol inanimate matter in the form of tables , chairs ; sofas , & e ., and thc ariel flights of similar articles , would be a suspension of the laws ol nature aud the anhiliation for the time of tin
laws of gravitation . These we know , to sonic extent , cau be effected by means of galvanism , electricity . , and other ingenious applications of natural phenomena . 1 can , in every description of the " manifestations " at the seances ( although my knowledge
of natural science is not sufficient to enable me to account for all the phenomena ) , see some resemblance to the tricks of conjurors and wizards , and the various scenic effects lately produced as ghostly illusions , by means of reflectors of p hleglass , & c .
Bro . Carpenter says that " Spiritual manifestations are not dependant upon mechanical contrivances or clever manipulations ; " but I have it in my recollection that at the seances of Alessrs Davenport Bros , they employed " mechanical contrivances " in the shape of specially
eoiistructed cabinets ; and , from reading the descriptions at the lime , lhe rope lying , undressing ami dressing with floured hands , playing of music ; ' instruments , oce ., conveyed impressions to my mind which weic exactly realised ou wilnessia , the clever manilestalions of Alessrs . Maskelvu- '
and Cooke . As to the offer ol' / . ' iooo to any one who can " produce the phenomena daily witnessed by di >' Spiritualists , " I have only to remark th . ' . t eo ' of wagers are not a very erudite argument w settling controversies , lt is somewhat like in-American game at cards , at which he who inthe worst hand sometimes wins , because he . h > I
most money—and audacity . I do not know the terms upon which ' . ¦ " ¦ / , ' ioon are offered , but as Hro . Carpenter a " only hi-Ui'i ' rs in Spiritual manifestations , l | i !! knott ' s ihem to be genuine , 1 should have v peeled a better argument from him than 1- ' mention of au offer of a wager as a prom «' ¦ their "vnnineness .
In reply lo the concluding paragrap h of I' - ' Liter , 1 am rather surprised that Uro . Car |> c" ^ j who has taken part in so many discussions >¦ your columns with such great ability , suo "; ' take my few remarks as " an insult to the ut " ' ' '