Nortonian Amenities.

qualification , " In fact , it may be laid down as a fundamental principle , that intolerance is natural to man in every state of society . " Hence it is I presume , that we find quite as much "

intolerance in those who fancy they are qmte free from " superstition " and "sectarianism , " as in any other class of men , and that while thev write with horror of the thinp-. s that have been

done by " sectarians , " in the name of reli gion , they exhibit a spirit or a state of feeling towards those who dilfer from them in opinion , which

looks as if it would , if it could , put them down with a very heavy hand . They " speak daggers , ' if they " use none . " WILLIAM CARPENTER .

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THE SECRETARYSHIP OF THE ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

The followimg letter , which has been addressed to the Life Governors of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , having been forwarded to us for publication , we have great pleasure in calling the attention of our readers to the claims of Bro . Little , which are ably set forth therein : —

Collier s Wood , Merton , S . W ., November i , 1872 . Dear Sir and Brother , — Bro . R . Wentworth Little has consented , at the request of several Vice-Presidents and Life

Governors of the Freemasons' Girls' School , to be put in nomination for the Secretaryship ol that Institution , which has just become vacant b y the retirement of Bro . Patten . In the belief that Bro . Little combines in a

remarkable degree the qualifications it is our duty to insist upon in any Secretary we may appoint , I am acting as Chairman of a Committee for promoting his election . This Committee deems it important in the interests of the

Charity that the new Secretary should not be of an age which would , in the common course of nature , render his retirement necessary in a few years , and so burden our funds with another pension . Bro . Little is 34 . We consider it

essential that the new Secretary should be a man of liberal education and varied experience , fitted b y maturity of judgment , habit of mind , and special acquirements , to urge the claims of the Charity upon the brethren . The history and

statistics of the Masonic Boys' School furnish convincing testimony , were any needed , as to the imperative duty of securing these qualifications for the sister Institution , and of so promoting a generous rivalry between the two . Bro .

Wentworth Little was ori ginally educated for the church , under Bro . the Rev . B . Gibson , ALA . ; but deciding upon a secular career , he entered the Civil Service of the Crown in the Emigration Department at Dublin , and holds testimonials of

the highest character , both from his reverend tutor and his official chiefs . Bro . Little has been an active Freemason ever since he was initiated •into our Order , twelve years ago . He is P . M . of two lodges ; P . Z . of two chapters ; honorary

member of some thirty lodges and chapters ; and Provincial Grand Secretary for Middlesex . Bro . Little ' s extensive connection among Freemasons , and his wide reputation for knowledge and zeal , are in themselves , we consider , an earnest

assurance that the duties ol this Secretaryship would be efficientl y discharged b y him . " For the last ten years he has filled a responsible appointment in the Grand Secretary ' s office , and during the greater part of this time he has been cashier and

accountant to the Grand Lodge and the Grand Chapter—positions which he still fills . I venture to lay these facts before you , in the hope that you will agree with me that the appointment of Bro . Little would be of real benefit to the

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Charity , and I ask you , on this ground only , to give him your interest and support , I am , dear Sir and Brother , Yours faithfully and fraternally ,

J . C . PARKINSON , V . P . P . S . —Bro . Little has served the Stewardships , and is a Life Governor of three Masonic Charities .

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS ' .

Dear Sir and Brother We have , great pleasure , in calling the special attention of our brother Life Governors to the following testimonial in favor of Bro . Little from Bro . Hervey , the Grand Secretary of Eng-, land , " Freemasons' Hall , London , W . C ,

"November 12 , 1872 . " Having been asked to express my opinion of the qualifications of Bro . Robert Wentworth Little , I beg to say that , during the period I have held the appointment of Grand Secretary , I have found his conduct such as to merit my warmest approval .

" I have the utmost confidence in saying that to ' abilities of a very high order , he unites the indispensable attributes of accuracy , attention and trustworthiness , and I believe him to be well fitted for carrying out the duties of any office , however confidential , to which he may aspite .

" ( Signed ) J OHN- HERVEY , G . S . ' We also desire in the interests of truth , to notice a statement that the revenue of the Institution has not materially suffered during Bro . Patten ' s illness ; this no doubt is true , but the statement is incomplete as it stands , inasmuch as a large proportion of the Stewards at the last

Festival were Bro Little ' s personal friends and some at least undertook the Stewardships and qualified as Life Governors at his request , just as we find now that brethren are coming forward almost daily with their ten guineas each and qualifying to vote and ensure his election . Yours fraternally , J OHN- BOYD , G . Purst ., P . M . P . Z .

EDWIN SILLII ' , P . M . Hon . Secretaries , Wentworth Little Committee 13 th , November , 1872 .

T 11 the Editor of Ihe Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — I learn from Bro . Parkinson ' s letter , published in your Supplement last week , that Bro . Little is 34 years of age , that he has had a liberal

education , that he has been a Mason 12 years , that he has served the Stewardship and become a Life Governor of all the Masonic Charities , that he is P . M ., of two lodges P . Z . of two Chapters , & c .

I know him to be a most enthusiastic Mason , and although not intimately acquainted with him , am so familiar with his name that I am led from an inquisitive spirit to put a few questions , which I trust you will not think

impertinent . I want to know the age of Bro . Lane , who has been six years in the Grand Secretary ' s Office , and two years on the permanent Staff ? I want to know how long he has been a Mason , his name not beintr familiar to me '

I want to know how long he has been a Life Governor of the school ( as he advertises himself ) , for I can ' t find his name in my list ? I want to know what Bro . Lane has done for the Charities , or otherwise prominently in Masonry ? Has he passed the chair ?

I am quite disinterested as to the result , for I have not the honour to possess a vote , J ' ttatedes circonstunces , but I have the welfare of the schools so much at heart that I would urge upon all who have a vote to investigate , and give their support to him who is most likely to further the interests

of the Charity , even as our esteemed Sro . Binckcs has the Boys' School . As Bro . Parkinson has kindly put us ait contain to the qualifications of Bro . Little , perhaps one of Bro . Lane ' s committee , 3 r I should say

one of the House Committee , will kindly en lighten us . I remain , Yours obediently and fraternally , P . M

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I BRO . FINDEL ON MASONIC RITUALS . To the Editor of The Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — At page 691 you state that the Die Bauhuite . for October , 12 th contains an interesting article by Bro . Findel the Masonic historian ,

on our rituals . May I ask if you could manage to get a translation of it made and published ? I am sure that many Masonic students would like myself , be very glad to pay extra for it . I am yours fraternally , A CONSTANT READER .

A MISTAKPh To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — At page 576 of The Freemason for Sept . 21 st , a " well-known brother" is styled an " avowed atheist . " Now , as it appears tome , it is surely a mistake to speak , much less to

write , in such terms of any " brother" who is , and has ever been ready to repl ) in the affirmative to the query : Do you believe in the existence of God , the Great Architect of the Universe ? I am , yours fratcnally , W . P . B .

To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — "Will you kindly rectify an error in your report of the anniversary festival of the Star Lodge of Instruction . The report in question appears in this day ' s edition , and states that Bro . Little responded to the toast of the Grand Officers , a statement which is incorrect , for although the worthybrother who presided inadvertently connected

the name of Bro . Little with the toast . that brother distinctly declined the honour of returning thanks for the Grand Officers , not being a member of that distinguished body , although he was always pleased to bear testimony to the excellent way in which they performed their various duties . I am , yours faithfully , H . SAIH . IIK , W . M . 14 ; .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . BAINBRIDGE , Jux . With a sad heart wc record the death , from consumption , of a zealous member of the Craft of Liverpool and Chester , Bro . W . R . Bainbridge , junior . Although only twenty eight when death summonedjhim , on Saturday , the 9 th inst ., to leave this sublunary sphere , he was a P . M .,

P . Z ., K . T ., & c ., and P . Prov . G . See ., having been initiated at an earl ) ' age by dispensation . His decease will be sincerely lamented by a large circle of friends , and especially by the Fraternity' of Free and Accepted Masons , to whom he was most ardently attached , and was a

devoted member and active worker in the various degrees . He was the only son of tire esteemed Bro . \ V . R . Baiubridge . P . M ., &« ., of 28 , Cast lest ., Liverpool , an old and tried friend of our Order and who , like the deceased , has been a most

useful and energetic Feceiuason . We sympathise with the afflicted and bereaved , and hope that they will be supported under their severe blow by the G . A . O . T . U ., " who is too wise to err , and to good to be unkind . "

BiiFjKrAST . —EPFS ' Coro 4 > -CiUTrrvi . AM , Courojvittj—T ! a . thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern Uie b-peia tions of digestion and nutrition , and hy a cartful application of the line properties of well-selected cocoa , Mr . Epos has pviv ' idcd our breakfast tables with a dclicately-flavourctt beverage , which may save us many heavy doctors' bills . "•^ Ciftl Ser-. 'tw i . a-ztttc . Made simply with iloiling Water or Milk , [ inch packer is labelled'JAME * Ens & Co ., Homteopathic Chemists , ondun . "

HOLLOW-AYS PILLS .. —NO medicine can surpass liwto Tills : » their purifying and correcting powers , over every oigan of the . tody . Stomach , liver , lungs , heart and kidney * soon display subjection to this Influence , hy which all diseases ol" ( hose organs are ancetcd , all obstructions removed , and every function is healthily performed . The digestion is hy this inlluence so impiovi . l ihat

scarcely any food disagrees ; aciditv and llatidency a'ike am checked , nausea and bihiousucss di :-: 'l > pL .- ! . r , linnnea-i is given to every muscle , and tone to evevv nerve ; the mind becomes CN « hiliralcd , and the thoughts become cheerful . These wondcrlul I ills correct d \ spepti ch ; ' . t it :, whether resulting Itoin residence in hut climates , or over indulgence ; thc _ \ sccutc hy night , sound , re-Ires lung sleep , winch lit * the body foi -renewed cxcltiuns . —AD \ I .

* 'A few mom ' * ago I was sullenng frutn mllammation oi the the throat , brought on by a severe cold , so that l timid scarcely speak , and only " with great dilliculty swallow any food . I eonld get no permanent relief from any source until a friend induced me to try your Vegetable Pain Killer , a few doses of which completely cured me . —J . MACK , II , Gordon-street , L , iverpool ,- * T 9 Perry D » vn & Son , Lcndon , W . C .