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Masonic Notes And Queries.
several of the legends peculiar to certain Masonic degrees . How far such is desirable we think is open to question ; and at all everts we do not care to fellow hi . example . Zerubbabel or Zerobabel was the son of Pediah , heir of Salathiel , descendant of David , and accordingly the representative of the Ancient Royal line at thc Ciptivity . The decree of Cyrus for the return of the captives placed the subject of our sketch at the head of the first expedition ;
and having ample powrrs from the King , he lost no time in commencing the second Temple , which was structurally as nearly as possible the same as its famous predecessor . The foundation was laid B . C . 313 , but it was not until after the lapse of fully twice the time that the first Temple took in biSilding that the second was finished and dedicated—the prophecies of Haggai and Zechariah having aroused the spirit of Zerubbabel and his volunteers to complete the mighty work . —Kenning ' s Cylopeedia .
Public Amusements.
Public Amusements .
ROYALTY THEATRE . —Tuesday , August the 5 th , being the 100 th Night of Mr . George . R . Sims' comedy , " Crutch and Toothpick , " at the Royalty Theatre , Mr . Edgar Bruce invited a large number of friends to celebrate the occasion . After referring to the great success of the comedy , an-i thanking all concerned for their
co-operation , hc made Mr . Augustus Harris a handsome presentation , which was followed by Mr . C . Groves presenting Mr . Biuce on behalf of the company with a very handsome silver fitted travelling bag . Dancing was kept up until seven p . m ., and everything passed off most brilliantly .
THEATRE ROYAL MANCHF . STER . ~ Wc are very pleased to state that the inaugura'ion of Bros . John Duffield and John Lawton ' s lesseeship at this theatre was in every way a genuine success , and the good folk of Manchester have no reason to complain of thc catering for thtir pleasures by ihe lessees . On the opening night ( Monday , the 4 th inst . ) the interior of the theatte presented
a " . fry brilliant appearance . The upholstery is of a rich maroon colour , the fronts of the circle and boxes have been redecorated , and a new row of private boxes placed on the right and le ' t of the lower circle . Other alterations are in progress , and will be carrieel out by the able superintendence of Mr . Alfred Darlijshire , the architett . The drama of " Faust and Murguerite" has been chosen by
the new lessees as the introduction of their management , and it has been put upon the stage in a manner worthy of the renown this theatre has for such production ; . It is without doubt a m . gnificent spectacle as now presented at the Royal ; and scene painter , co-tumi . r , machinist , have united as one in doing all in their power . 0 please the visitors . The scenery is most effective , njtably
that in which thi- transformation of " Faust" occurs , and also that in the great square in front of the cathedral , in the second act , thc cathedral itself having the appearance of solid masonry . But the crowninir success was the illustration of the " Walpurgis Night , " for which the entire resources of the large stage were thrown open , and gave forth a most charming and soul-stirring picture . The
music of " Gounotl " is used , except in the " Brocken " scene , which is Mendelssohn' ? , and both were well played by the members of the orchestra , under the able baton of Mr . Crook . Of the acting we have only to say that it was in keeping with the scenery , Mr . Charles v andenht > fi's Fansi and Miss Helen Cre * swell ' s Marguerite hi ing able and intelligent impersonations . Mr . T . II . Glenny ' s Mephislopheles wa , to our way of thinking , rather too comic ,
and might have been toned down with advantage , but was fairly good withal . Mr . Phillip Beck , as Falcntine ; Bro . Allan Thomas , as Sii-bcl ; and Mrs . Power , as Martha , were each respectively good in their parts . The ballet , too , reflected great credit on Miss Emma Toms , the ballet mistress . Altogether the production of sach a spectacle reflects greatcretlit on our Masonic brethren , Bros . IJuflield and Lawton , anti our heartfelt wish is—go on and prosper .
Herefordshire Masonic Charitable Association.
HEREFORDSHIRE MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION .
The sicond general meeting of the members of this useful Association was held at the . Royal Hotel , Ross , on the afternoon of Fiid _ y , the 215 th ult . The brethren present included J . C . Gregg , LedHury ; J . E . S . Hewett , Ross ; H . Gurney , Cheltenham ; Gremille Mver , Thos .
Smith , Theo . Lane , John Marchant , W . Barber , H . S . Marchant , T . Maund , T . Blinkhorn , T . Birch , H . Bond , and W . Earle , Hon . Sec , Hereford . In the absence of the President , Bro . T . Jowitt , and Vice-President , Bro . the Rev . John Buckle , Bro . J . E . S . Hewett was voted to the chair , when the following report was read -. — The first annual repoit cf the Committee of
Herefordshire Mascnic Charity Association . Your Committee have the pleasure of congratulating the brethren in the province on the signal success alread y attained by this Association , inasmuch as the sum of £ f 3 10 s . was contributed to the three gitnt Masonic Charities with'n three months of the inauguration of the S'ecirtv , and it is now hoped that an equal sum will
shortly bet rcmilt-. il . . A repeirt of the i . roee-edings at the first general meeting in Neiveinber last was published in thc local newspapers , anti also in thc Frennamn , and of the latter a copy was forwarded to each lodge in the province . At that meeting eleven voles resulted from the ballet for priority of presentation to tho Masoni ; Institmi-ns , and the successful brethren subsequently made the following selections : —
Herefordshire Masonic Charitable Association.
Boys' School . Bro . Thomas Birch , Palladian , 120 . „ Charles Rnotes , Vitruvian 33 8 . „ fames Lewis „ „
„ John Line , Fastnor , 751 . Girls' School . Bro . John Marchant , Palladian . ,, John Hards , Vitruvian . „ F . W . Barlinj- „
Institution for Aged t-remasons . Bro . Colonel Geo . Arbuthnot , Palladian . If stitution for Widows . Bro . Orlando Shellard , Palladian . „ Theophilus Lane , ,,
„ Royal Arch Chapter , „ Your Committee hope that the Masters , Past Masters , and brethren generally in thc provinces will , in their respective lodges , do all they can to increase the number of subscribers to the Association , inasmuch as this province yet contributes but little towards the large sum of £ 3 6 , 000 annually required to carry out the great work of the
Masonic Charitable Institutions . The Association has now fifty-three members holding fifty-seven shares , andthe subscription income in £ (> i ios . Your Committee have dieted to hold the general meeting this year at Ross , as next to Palladian the Vitruvian Lodge is I he oldest in the ptovince . Subjoined is the statement of accounts for the year 1878 : —
SUBSCRIPTION ACCOUNT . RECEIPTS . £ s . d . To 2 members , at £ 5 5 s 10 10 o To 54 subscribers , at £ 1 is 5 6 14 o To 2 lodge ditto , £ 2 2 S 440 To 1 chapter , £ 2 2 s 230
£ 73 < ° ° PAYMENTS . £ s . d . By Secretary of Bnys' School ... ... ... 26 5 o „ Girls' „ 15 15 o „ Institution for Aged Freemasons 550 ,, Institution for Widows ... 20 5 °
£ 73 10 o MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT . RECEIPTS . £ s . d . To 53 members at 2 S . 6 d ... 6 12 6 £ 6 12 6
PAYMENTS . £ B . d . By printing rules and circulars , postage , stationery , messenger and sundries ... 4 14 7 Balance in Treasurer ' s hands ... ... ... 1 17 11
£ 6 12 Examined and found correct , T . SMITH ) . ,. ^ G _ E _ V !__ E MYER j Audlt ° * W . EAIILK , Hon . Sec .
Bro . Earle ( the Hon . Sec . ) mentioned that the Rev . John Bjck ., the Rev . T . T . Smith , Bros . H . C . Beddoe , Orlando Shellard , and F . R . Dillon , members of the Committee , regretted that piessing engagements prevented their attendance ; and he reported that £ 63 , the sum in hand , would purchase twelve £ 5 ; s . votes for the Masonic
Char ' uies . The ballot was then taken for priority of piesentation , when the following brethren obtained votes : —Bros . Thos , Jowitt , the Rev . T . T . Smith , F . R . Dillon , Walter Young , Grenville Mycr , Wm . Earle , VV . H . Oswin , T . Maund ; H . Bond , John Davies , and the Vitruvian Lodge , Riss . The
Masonic Charitable Associations are the Institutions for Boys , Girls , Aged Freemasons , and Widows of Freemasons ; and each of the successful brethren will select for himself the Institution for which he wishes to obtain a vote or life subscribtrship . The Committee for the ensuing year was then appointed
as follows : Bros . J . C . Gregg , President ; Henry Gurney , Vice-President ; H . C . Beddoe , Treas . ; Wm . Earle , Hon . Sec . ; the Rev . J . Buckle , O . Shellard , J . E . S . Hewett , and Grenville Myer , members elected by the Association j T . Smith and Theo . Lane , Auditors . A cordial vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the proceedings .
Bro . Fort , the well-known author of the " Early History and Antiquities of Freemasonry , " one of the most valuable modern books on Masonry which wc know , has recently been on a visit to England and London , engaged in some important researches in the British Museum to complete a new work on which he is now engaged . Owing to the dormancy of the lodges and the
absence of the brethren , it has been found impossible to organise a lodge meeting to give this young and distinguished Masonic writer a fining reception . Let us hope lhat this ls not his las : visit to England . Bro . Captain Waller , D . D . G . M . for New Jersey , has also been upon a visit to England , and returns with Bro . Fort to New York this week .
The installation meeting of the members of tbe Duke of Edinburgh Lodge , No . 1182 , took place at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool , on Thursday last , the 14 th inst . A report of the proceedings will appear in due course .
Specimens Of Society Journals.
SPECIMENS OF SOCIETY JOURNALS .
" Magna est Veritas et prevalebit . "—Latin Proverb . No . I . VERITAS .
" Were all journals conducted on these degraded and despicable lines , it would be a serious question whether journalism ought not to be suppressed as an unmitigated evil . —Truth , July 17 th , 1879 , page 68 .
EXTRACTS . No , Freddy , dear boy , I have not eaten Alligator steak , but I have partaken of Crocodile tongue , and of my own curing and procuring , which is more than you can say , mon cher confrere .
Fred ' s only connection with Crocodiles is that he possesses a . parte ? no _> iaie , the spring of which he is ever prudently reluctant to unclasp , and the cover is constructed of the skin of thc classic reptile .
I caught my Crocodile myself , as I have observed . I was seated one nig ht in the inmost apaitment of the harem of my friend , the illustrious Pasha Bulli Buk , as worthy a Mussulman as ever performed the Hadj , or greased his fingers with a pilaff . We were smoking cigarettes , which the delicate hands of his three favourite wives prepared for us as fast as we could reduce them to ashes . Our beverage
was " ginger beer , " such is the euphuism emplo-cd in Mahommedan households of the upper class , where I am always a welcome guest , in speaking of the contents of tapering glass bottles with their necks enveloped in golden f . iil paper , but of such compounds . the precepts of the Koran , in which I am exceptianally well versed , teach us " Mumm's " the word .
Wc talked of eating . " Effendi , " said the Pasha , " I have been tnld that in Franghistan you are a great Shikaree , as they say over there , " and he pointed with his fat thumb , encircled with about a million pounds sterling ' s worth of diamonds , in the direction of India . " Did you
ever kill a crocodile ? " The bright eyes of beauty and thc almond hues of the fairest of brows—the houris had removed tlieir yashmaks—inspired me , anti I replietl in the spirit of the Irishman who was asked if he could play upon the violin , " Nevir ; but I'll try . " It will be seen that modesty is one of my chief characteristics .
I not only tried—I succeeded 1 The next day , at my matutinal "tubbing" in the Nile , I sehcted the hugest and scaliest monster I could find , and hurling myself upon his spiny back , with a superhuman effort forced open his jaws , and tore out his tongue .
I curctl it myself by the sugar process , and the Pasha and I and Gulnare the Bulbul lunched upon it and some rasheis of ham we had sent in to the palace from Shep - herd ' s Hotel .
Everything is so euphuistic in the East . They , that is to say the Pasha and the lady , didn't call the collops ham , or even Schweinfleish , but cotelelles de mouton . A friend of mine , a Hebrew cabdriver , used to ask me to dine with him on collops of fat bacon , at a coffee-shop by Notting Hill-gate , very frequently on Sundays , but he always ordered mutton chops , and the ivaitcrs knew what he meant .
Nevertheless , euphuism is only another form of l ying , and I abominate lying in any shape .
Two or three days afterwards , a huge gavial—they call crocodiles gavials in some parts of the world where I have been—I have been all over the vvorld—but 1 am sure I forget where—vvas cast ashore dead , a . out three miles above Cairo . As an eminent naturalist—I am , I suppose , about thc most eminent naturalist living—I was called to examine it .
On forcing open its jaws , stiffened in death , the tongue was missing I I have the skin of that saurian new preserved in my study at Twigginhim . Talking of the Hatlj . * I have made it three or four limes . It is nothing when you are used to it .
It is impossible to detect me . When you see me with a green turban on and a false beard you would swear—that is to say a Mussulman would swear—that no truer follower of the Prophet ever kissed the Kaaba . Performance of the Hadj entitles the certified hadji to free admission to all the harems and zenanas of the East f
I am a certified hadji . After all , it is not difficult to pass for what you are not if you give your mind to it . Even I have been sometimes mistaken for a gentleman .
Ar00805
* Thc great annual pilgrimage to the Prophet ' s tomb at Mecca . t Is this guile so ? Is such a privilege actually conferred by compliance with this rite ? Of course , the contributor to Veritas , who knows everything , must know , but we should like some corroborative testimony . —Editor Freemason .
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Masonic Notes And Queries.
several of the legends peculiar to certain Masonic degrees . How far such is desirable we think is open to question ; and at all everts we do not care to fellow hi . example . Zerubbabel or Zerobabel was the son of Pediah , heir of Salathiel , descendant of David , and accordingly the representative of the Ancient Royal line at thc Ciptivity . The decree of Cyrus for the return of the captives placed the subject of our sketch at the head of the first expedition ;
and having ample powrrs from the King , he lost no time in commencing the second Temple , which was structurally as nearly as possible the same as its famous predecessor . The foundation was laid B . C . 313 , but it was not until after the lapse of fully twice the time that the first Temple took in biSilding that the second was finished and dedicated—the prophecies of Haggai and Zechariah having aroused the spirit of Zerubbabel and his volunteers to complete the mighty work . —Kenning ' s Cylopeedia .
Public Amusements.
Public Amusements .
ROYALTY THEATRE . —Tuesday , August the 5 th , being the 100 th Night of Mr . George . R . Sims' comedy , " Crutch and Toothpick , " at the Royalty Theatre , Mr . Edgar Bruce invited a large number of friends to celebrate the occasion . After referring to the great success of the comedy , an-i thanking all concerned for their
co-operation , hc made Mr . Augustus Harris a handsome presentation , which was followed by Mr . C . Groves presenting Mr . Biuce on behalf of the company with a very handsome silver fitted travelling bag . Dancing was kept up until seven p . m ., and everything passed off most brilliantly .
THEATRE ROYAL MANCHF . STER . ~ Wc are very pleased to state that the inaugura'ion of Bros . John Duffield and John Lawton ' s lesseeship at this theatre was in every way a genuine success , and the good folk of Manchester have no reason to complain of thc catering for thtir pleasures by ihe lessees . On the opening night ( Monday , the 4 th inst . ) the interior of the theatte presented
a " . fry brilliant appearance . The upholstery is of a rich maroon colour , the fronts of the circle and boxes have been redecorated , and a new row of private boxes placed on the right and le ' t of the lower circle . Other alterations are in progress , and will be carrieel out by the able superintendence of Mr . Alfred Darlijshire , the architett . The drama of " Faust and Murguerite" has been chosen by
the new lessees as the introduction of their management , and it has been put upon the stage in a manner worthy of the renown this theatre has for such production ; . It is without doubt a m . gnificent spectacle as now presented at the Royal ; and scene painter , co-tumi . r , machinist , have united as one in doing all in their power . 0 please the visitors . The scenery is most effective , njtably
that in which thi- transformation of " Faust" occurs , and also that in the great square in front of the cathedral , in the second act , thc cathedral itself having the appearance of solid masonry . But the crowninir success was the illustration of the " Walpurgis Night , " for which the entire resources of the large stage were thrown open , and gave forth a most charming and soul-stirring picture . The
music of " Gounotl " is used , except in the " Brocken " scene , which is Mendelssohn' ? , and both were well played by the members of the orchestra , under the able baton of Mr . Crook . Of the acting we have only to say that it was in keeping with the scenery , Mr . Charles v andenht > fi's Fansi and Miss Helen Cre * swell ' s Marguerite hi ing able and intelligent impersonations . Mr . T . II . Glenny ' s Mephislopheles wa , to our way of thinking , rather too comic ,
and might have been toned down with advantage , but was fairly good withal . Mr . Phillip Beck , as Falcntine ; Bro . Allan Thomas , as Sii-bcl ; and Mrs . Power , as Martha , were each respectively good in their parts . The ballet , too , reflected great credit on Miss Emma Toms , the ballet mistress . Altogether the production of sach a spectacle reflects greatcretlit on our Masonic brethren , Bros . IJuflield and Lawton , anti our heartfelt wish is—go on and prosper .
Herefordshire Masonic Charitable Association.
HEREFORDSHIRE MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION .
The sicond general meeting of the members of this useful Association was held at the . Royal Hotel , Ross , on the afternoon of Fiid _ y , the 215 th ult . The brethren present included J . C . Gregg , LedHury ; J . E . S . Hewett , Ross ; H . Gurney , Cheltenham ; Gremille Mver , Thos .
Smith , Theo . Lane , John Marchant , W . Barber , H . S . Marchant , T . Maund , T . Blinkhorn , T . Birch , H . Bond , and W . Earle , Hon . Sec , Hereford . In the absence of the President , Bro . T . Jowitt , and Vice-President , Bro . the Rev . John Buckle , Bro . J . E . S . Hewett was voted to the chair , when the following report was read -. — The first annual repoit cf the Committee of
Herefordshire Mascnic Charity Association . Your Committee have the pleasure of congratulating the brethren in the province on the signal success alread y attained by this Association , inasmuch as the sum of £ f 3 10 s . was contributed to the three gitnt Masonic Charities with'n three months of the inauguration of the S'ecirtv , and it is now hoped that an equal sum will
shortly bet rcmilt-. il . . A repeirt of the i . roee-edings at the first general meeting in Neiveinber last was published in thc local newspapers , anti also in thc Frennamn , and of the latter a copy was forwarded to each lodge in the province . At that meeting eleven voles resulted from the ballet for priority of presentation to tho Masoni ; Institmi-ns , and the successful brethren subsequently made the following selections : —
Herefordshire Masonic Charitable Association.
Boys' School . Bro . Thomas Birch , Palladian , 120 . „ Charles Rnotes , Vitruvian 33 8 . „ fames Lewis „ „
„ John Line , Fastnor , 751 . Girls' School . Bro . John Marchant , Palladian . ,, John Hards , Vitruvian . „ F . W . Barlinj- „
Institution for Aged t-remasons . Bro . Colonel Geo . Arbuthnot , Palladian . If stitution for Widows . Bro . Orlando Shellard , Palladian . „ Theophilus Lane , ,,
„ Royal Arch Chapter , „ Your Committee hope that the Masters , Past Masters , and brethren generally in thc provinces will , in their respective lodges , do all they can to increase the number of subscribers to the Association , inasmuch as this province yet contributes but little towards the large sum of £ 3 6 , 000 annually required to carry out the great work of the
Masonic Charitable Institutions . The Association has now fifty-three members holding fifty-seven shares , andthe subscription income in £ (> i ios . Your Committee have dieted to hold the general meeting this year at Ross , as next to Palladian the Vitruvian Lodge is I he oldest in the ptovince . Subjoined is the statement of accounts for the year 1878 : —
SUBSCRIPTION ACCOUNT . RECEIPTS . £ s . d . To 2 members , at £ 5 5 s 10 10 o To 54 subscribers , at £ 1 is 5 6 14 o To 2 lodge ditto , £ 2 2 S 440 To 1 chapter , £ 2 2 s 230
£ 73 < ° ° PAYMENTS . £ s . d . By Secretary of Bnys' School ... ... ... 26 5 o „ Girls' „ 15 15 o „ Institution for Aged Freemasons 550 ,, Institution for Widows ... 20 5 °
£ 73 10 o MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT . RECEIPTS . £ s . d . To 53 members at 2 S . 6 d ... 6 12 6 £ 6 12 6
PAYMENTS . £ B . d . By printing rules and circulars , postage , stationery , messenger and sundries ... 4 14 7 Balance in Treasurer ' s hands ... ... ... 1 17 11
£ 6 12 Examined and found correct , T . SMITH ) . ,. ^ G _ E _ V !__ E MYER j Audlt ° * W . EAIILK , Hon . Sec .
Bro . Earle ( the Hon . Sec . ) mentioned that the Rev . John Bjck ., the Rev . T . T . Smith , Bros . H . C . Beddoe , Orlando Shellard , and F . R . Dillon , members of the Committee , regretted that piessing engagements prevented their attendance ; and he reported that £ 63 , the sum in hand , would purchase twelve £ 5 ; s . votes for the Masonic
Char ' uies . The ballot was then taken for priority of piesentation , when the following brethren obtained votes : —Bros . Thos , Jowitt , the Rev . T . T . Smith , F . R . Dillon , Walter Young , Grenville Mycr , Wm . Earle , VV . H . Oswin , T . Maund ; H . Bond , John Davies , and the Vitruvian Lodge , Riss . The
Masonic Charitable Associations are the Institutions for Boys , Girls , Aged Freemasons , and Widows of Freemasons ; and each of the successful brethren will select for himself the Institution for which he wishes to obtain a vote or life subscribtrship . The Committee for the ensuing year was then appointed
as follows : Bros . J . C . Gregg , President ; Henry Gurney , Vice-President ; H . C . Beddoe , Treas . ; Wm . Earle , Hon . Sec . ; the Rev . J . Buckle , O . Shellard , J . E . S . Hewett , and Grenville Myer , members elected by the Association j T . Smith and Theo . Lane , Auditors . A cordial vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the proceedings .
Bro . Fort , the well-known author of the " Early History and Antiquities of Freemasonry , " one of the most valuable modern books on Masonry which wc know , has recently been on a visit to England and London , engaged in some important researches in the British Museum to complete a new work on which he is now engaged . Owing to the dormancy of the lodges and the
absence of the brethren , it has been found impossible to organise a lodge meeting to give this young and distinguished Masonic writer a fining reception . Let us hope lhat this ls not his las : visit to England . Bro . Captain Waller , D . D . G . M . for New Jersey , has also been upon a visit to England , and returns with Bro . Fort to New York this week .
The installation meeting of the members of tbe Duke of Edinburgh Lodge , No . 1182 , took place at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool , on Thursday last , the 14 th inst . A report of the proceedings will appear in due course .
Specimens Of Society Journals.
SPECIMENS OF SOCIETY JOURNALS .
" Magna est Veritas et prevalebit . "—Latin Proverb . No . I . VERITAS .
" Were all journals conducted on these degraded and despicable lines , it would be a serious question whether journalism ought not to be suppressed as an unmitigated evil . —Truth , July 17 th , 1879 , page 68 .
EXTRACTS . No , Freddy , dear boy , I have not eaten Alligator steak , but I have partaken of Crocodile tongue , and of my own curing and procuring , which is more than you can say , mon cher confrere .
Fred ' s only connection with Crocodiles is that he possesses a . parte ? no _> iaie , the spring of which he is ever prudently reluctant to unclasp , and the cover is constructed of the skin of thc classic reptile .
I caught my Crocodile myself , as I have observed . I was seated one nig ht in the inmost apaitment of the harem of my friend , the illustrious Pasha Bulli Buk , as worthy a Mussulman as ever performed the Hadj , or greased his fingers with a pilaff . We were smoking cigarettes , which the delicate hands of his three favourite wives prepared for us as fast as we could reduce them to ashes . Our beverage
was " ginger beer , " such is the euphuism emplo-cd in Mahommedan households of the upper class , where I am always a welcome guest , in speaking of the contents of tapering glass bottles with their necks enveloped in golden f . iil paper , but of such compounds . the precepts of the Koran , in which I am exceptianally well versed , teach us " Mumm's " the word .
Wc talked of eating . " Effendi , " said the Pasha , " I have been tnld that in Franghistan you are a great Shikaree , as they say over there , " and he pointed with his fat thumb , encircled with about a million pounds sterling ' s worth of diamonds , in the direction of India . " Did you
ever kill a crocodile ? " The bright eyes of beauty and thc almond hues of the fairest of brows—the houris had removed tlieir yashmaks—inspired me , anti I replietl in the spirit of the Irishman who was asked if he could play upon the violin , " Nevir ; but I'll try . " It will be seen that modesty is one of my chief characteristics .
I not only tried—I succeeded 1 The next day , at my matutinal "tubbing" in the Nile , I sehcted the hugest and scaliest monster I could find , and hurling myself upon his spiny back , with a superhuman effort forced open his jaws , and tore out his tongue .
I curctl it myself by the sugar process , and the Pasha and I and Gulnare the Bulbul lunched upon it and some rasheis of ham we had sent in to the palace from Shep - herd ' s Hotel .
Everything is so euphuistic in the East . They , that is to say the Pasha and the lady , didn't call the collops ham , or even Schweinfleish , but cotelelles de mouton . A friend of mine , a Hebrew cabdriver , used to ask me to dine with him on collops of fat bacon , at a coffee-shop by Notting Hill-gate , very frequently on Sundays , but he always ordered mutton chops , and the ivaitcrs knew what he meant .
Nevertheless , euphuism is only another form of l ying , and I abominate lying in any shape .
Two or three days afterwards , a huge gavial—they call crocodiles gavials in some parts of the world where I have been—I have been all over the vvorld—but 1 am sure I forget where—vvas cast ashore dead , a . out three miles above Cairo . As an eminent naturalist—I am , I suppose , about thc most eminent naturalist living—I was called to examine it .
On forcing open its jaws , stiffened in death , the tongue was missing I I have the skin of that saurian new preserved in my study at Twigginhim . Talking of the Hatlj . * I have made it three or four limes . It is nothing when you are used to it .
It is impossible to detect me . When you see me with a green turban on and a false beard you would swear—that is to say a Mussulman would swear—that no truer follower of the Prophet ever kissed the Kaaba . Performance of the Hadj entitles the certified hadji to free admission to all the harems and zenanas of the East f
I am a certified hadji . After all , it is not difficult to pass for what you are not if you give your mind to it . Even I have been sometimes mistaken for a gentleman .
Ar00805
* Thc great annual pilgrimage to the Prophet ' s tomb at Mecca . t Is this guile so ? Is such a privilege actually conferred by compliance with this rite ? Of course , the contributor to Veritas , who knows everything , must know , but we should like some corroborative testimony . —Editor Freemason .