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Article TABLE OF CONTENTS. Page 1 of 1 Article THE EXPLORATIONS IN PALESTINE. Page 1 of 1 Article THE EXPLORATIONS IN PALESTINE. Page 1 of 1 Article OPENING OF THE NEW MASONIC HALL, RICHMOND, SURREY. Page 1 of 1 Article DEATH OF BRO. WM. KERSHAW FARRAR, W.M. LODGE NO. 448, &c. Page 1 of 1
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Table Of Contents.
TABLE OF CONTENTS .
PAGE . THE EXPLORATIONS IN PALESTINE 1 OPENING OF NEW MASONIC HALL AT RICHMOND ... 1 DEATH OF BRO . FARRAR .. 1
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS : THE CRAFTMetropolitan ... ... 2 Provincial ... ... 2 Ireland ... 2
THB ROTAL ARCH — Provincial 2 ORDERS OF CHIVALRYRed Cross of Rome aud Constantine , Metropolitan 2 Scotland 9 .
THE GRAND MASONIC BALL , DUBLIN 2 MASONIC ANTIQUITIES ... 3 BIRTHS , MARRIAGES , AND DEATHS 4 ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS 4 "PLACE AUX DAMES" 4 EDITOR ' S PORTFOLIO ... ... d
MASONIC JURISPRUDENCE 4 MULTUM IN PARVO 4 THE GRAND INAUGURATION OF FREEMASONS' HALL 5 to 8 FREEMASONS' SCHOOL FOR GIRLS 8 MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS 8
ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCEChair Degree 9 Past Masters ns Preceptors ... 9 Operative Lodges 9 Verbosity iu Reports of Lodge Meetings ... 9 PAPERS ON
MASONRYNo . IV . —Masonry and Civil Obligations 10 DIVULGING THE MASONS' WORD 10 MASONIC MEETINGS FOR NEXT WEEK 10 CELESTIAL MYSTERIES 11 PROCEEDINGS OF THE TWO GRAND LODGES OF ENGLAND
IN RATIFICATION OF THE UNION , 1813 11 LIST OF AGENTS 11 ADVEIITISEMENTS 12
The Explorations In Palestine.
THE EXPLORATIONS IN PALESTINE .
TO a member of the Masonio Brotherhood , there is no land more interesting than Palestine ; no city more associated with the glories of tho past than Jerusalem . Our ceremonies and our traditions alike proceed from
tho wondrous people who onco ruled the destinies of the East , and without referring to special Christian sympathies , the land of Solomon and Zerrubabel must ever be regarded with peculiar reverence by every thoughtful Freemason .
The great work undertaken by tho Palestine Exploration Committee is , therefore , ono which commends itself to our earnest support ; every
fragment of information that can be gained respecting the sacred places of Judca being most valuable , inasmuch as , so far a 3 wo can already judge , the revelations obtained confirm in the
The Explorations In Palestine.
strongest possible manner the probability—nay , the truth—of our most cherished traditions . It was for many years doubted whether the
construction of the arch was known at the time of the building of King Solomon ' s temple , but this scepticism has been effectually dispelled by men of antiquarian research .
In like manner , Bro . Warren is unveiling at Jerusalem a series of arched passages and secret vaults which will for ever determine the contested points as to the real site of the Temple
and other venerated spots . His explorations demonstrate in a remarkable degree how masterly was the skill of the great Tyrian Architect ; how admirable his designs , how grandandsolid his
workmanship . Bro . Warren stands truly " within a city disinterred , " whose former grandeur is recorded by the hands of intellectual giants on the massive walls which survive its desolation
and decay . He is bringing to light ruins which possess a spirit-stirring yet melancholy interest for all , but especially to the Masonic Fraternity . In reading tho account of his labours , wo are
insensibly wafted into the mighty regions of the Past , and seem to view the gradual and silent uprise of that stupendous structure whose history is the keystone of the Masonic edifice . Wo seem
to see tho vast array of craftsmen under their chosen leaders , the masters of the work—Hiram tho Phoenician , and Adoniram tho son of Abda . Wo seem to witness the solemn dedication by the
wise King , and the various phases in the history of that unrivalled temple until tho overthrow alike of priest and king—of throne and altar . Wo follow the afflicted Israelites to their
captivity by the waters of Babylon , where they long wept tears of lamentation and dismay . Wo trace the " glory of the latter house " erected by
Zerubbabcl , a princo of the lino of Judah ; wo contemplate the impious temple of Herod , and tho vain attempt of the apostate Julian to rebuild it .
Yes ; all these musings are prompted by tho results of our Brother Wan-en ' s untiring perseverance , and wo appeal to English Freemasons
to givo substantial effect to their sympathy by liberal contributions to the great work which is now being accomplished by the Palestino Exploration Committee .
The Domatic Chapter of Instruction will bo rc-opened at the Horns Tavern , Kennington , on Monday , the 19 th inst . All Royal Arch Masons aro invited to attend .
Opening Of The New Masonic Hall, Richmond, Surrey.
OPENING OF THE NEW MASONIC HALL , RICHMOND , SURREY .
The inauguration of the new hall at the Greyhound Hotel , bj the Lodge of Harmony , No . 255 , took place on the 28 th ult ., Bros . Rivers Wilson , M . W . ; E . Hills , S . W . ; and Col . Francis Burdett , J . W . After the business of the lodge was concluded , about forty of the brethren adjourned to the new banqueting room
which IS connected with the hall by a spacious corridor , where they sat down to a dinner , supplied by Bro . Noyce in his usual excellent style . The hall is a noble room , nearly CO feet long , 27 feet wide , and 30 feet high , with an open timbered roof , and has a good orchestra at one end . It will accommodate about 500
persons , the banqueting room will dine about 200 . Reception and dressing rooms are attached . The buildings have been designed principally with a view to the requirements of Freemasonry , and to accommodate , in large numbers , the various London lodges when holding their summer meetings . It is
almost unnecessary to say that their wants will be well cared for by Bro . Noyce , as his excellent cuisine and wines are not unknown . The buildings were erected by Bro . Carless , of Richmond , and W . M . 820 , from the designs and under the superintendence of the architects , Messrs . Brewer and Son , of Richmond .
Death Of Bro. Wm. Kershaw Farrar, W.M. Lodge No. 448, &C.
DEATH OF BRO . WM . KERSHAW FARRAR , W . M . LODGE NO . 448 , & c .
Bro . Wm . Kershaw Farrar , son of Mr . Farrar , formerly of the Mitre Tavern , Halifax , first went to California in 1857 , returned with his family to his native town in lbOl , aud subsequently returned to California in Nov ., 1865 . He hud for a 3 'ear past used
nn old shed ( which had formerly covered the Scbastopol hoisting machinery ) as a stable , and was milking his cow at the time , when the weight of snow crushed the building , and the heavy timbers composing the roof bore down the animal upon him in such a manner as to dislocate his neck and crush the bones of his right shoulder and side of chest , causing
instantaneous death . Robbie , Ins oldest child , about seven years of age , was in the building at tho time , but miraculously escaped uninjured . Owing to the limited assistance at hand , it occupied nearly an hour to extricate the body , but the surgeon pronounced that death had probabl y been painless . Deceased leaves a widow and three children to mourn their loss .
Bro . I amir was initiated in theMaison Lod ge , No . 23 , Grass Valley ( California ) , and joined the St . James ' s Lodge , No . 448 , Halifax , on his return to England . He was a very zealous and persevering Mason , and was elected W . M . of No . 448 in Dec , 1864 , and subsequently installed as J . in the Chapter of
Regularity , Ho . 448 . He was also J . W . of the Fearnlcy Lodge of Mark Masters , No . 50 ; aud shortly before his departure for California was elected E . G . of the Prince Edward Encampment at Eastwood , Stansficld , but as he knew lie would not stay in this country for a twelvemonth to dischargo the duties of
that dignified office , he generousl y gave way for another before he was installed . To mark the esteem of his brethren , before liis departure for California , he was presented with a P . M . ' s apron and jewel , a Principal ' s apron and sash , and a purse of money . At the
time of his death Ins subscriptions were paid to the different degrees in England , and he was also n subscribing member to his mother lodge , who accorded him a Masonic funeral on Feb . 14 th . The members of St . James arc raising a subscription to send to his bereaved widow and family .
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Table Of Contents.
TABLE OF CONTENTS .
PAGE . THE EXPLORATIONS IN PALESTINE 1 OPENING OF NEW MASONIC HALL AT RICHMOND ... 1 DEATH OF BRO . FARRAR .. 1
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS : THE CRAFTMetropolitan ... ... 2 Provincial ... ... 2 Ireland ... 2
THB ROTAL ARCH — Provincial 2 ORDERS OF CHIVALRYRed Cross of Rome aud Constantine , Metropolitan 2 Scotland 9 .
THE GRAND MASONIC BALL , DUBLIN 2 MASONIC ANTIQUITIES ... 3 BIRTHS , MARRIAGES , AND DEATHS 4 ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS 4 "PLACE AUX DAMES" 4 EDITOR ' S PORTFOLIO ... ... d
MASONIC JURISPRUDENCE 4 MULTUM IN PARVO 4 THE GRAND INAUGURATION OF FREEMASONS' HALL 5 to 8 FREEMASONS' SCHOOL FOR GIRLS 8 MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS 8
ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCEChair Degree 9 Past Masters ns Preceptors ... 9 Operative Lodges 9 Verbosity iu Reports of Lodge Meetings ... 9 PAPERS ON
MASONRYNo . IV . —Masonry and Civil Obligations 10 DIVULGING THE MASONS' WORD 10 MASONIC MEETINGS FOR NEXT WEEK 10 CELESTIAL MYSTERIES 11 PROCEEDINGS OF THE TWO GRAND LODGES OF ENGLAND
IN RATIFICATION OF THE UNION , 1813 11 LIST OF AGENTS 11 ADVEIITISEMENTS 12
The Explorations In Palestine.
THE EXPLORATIONS IN PALESTINE .
TO a member of the Masonio Brotherhood , there is no land more interesting than Palestine ; no city more associated with the glories of tho past than Jerusalem . Our ceremonies and our traditions alike proceed from
tho wondrous people who onco ruled the destinies of the East , and without referring to special Christian sympathies , the land of Solomon and Zerrubabel must ever be regarded with peculiar reverence by every thoughtful Freemason .
The great work undertaken by tho Palestine Exploration Committee is , therefore , ono which commends itself to our earnest support ; every
fragment of information that can be gained respecting the sacred places of Judca being most valuable , inasmuch as , so far a 3 wo can already judge , the revelations obtained confirm in the
The Explorations In Palestine.
strongest possible manner the probability—nay , the truth—of our most cherished traditions . It was for many years doubted whether the
construction of the arch was known at the time of the building of King Solomon ' s temple , but this scepticism has been effectually dispelled by men of antiquarian research .
In like manner , Bro . Warren is unveiling at Jerusalem a series of arched passages and secret vaults which will for ever determine the contested points as to the real site of the Temple
and other venerated spots . His explorations demonstrate in a remarkable degree how masterly was the skill of the great Tyrian Architect ; how admirable his designs , how grandandsolid his
workmanship . Bro . Warren stands truly " within a city disinterred , " whose former grandeur is recorded by the hands of intellectual giants on the massive walls which survive its desolation
and decay . He is bringing to light ruins which possess a spirit-stirring yet melancholy interest for all , but especially to the Masonic Fraternity . In reading tho account of his labours , wo are
insensibly wafted into the mighty regions of the Past , and seem to view the gradual and silent uprise of that stupendous structure whose history is the keystone of the Masonic edifice . Wo seem
to see tho vast array of craftsmen under their chosen leaders , the masters of the work—Hiram tho Phoenician , and Adoniram tho son of Abda . Wo seem to witness the solemn dedication by the
wise King , and the various phases in the history of that unrivalled temple until tho overthrow alike of priest and king—of throne and altar . Wo follow the afflicted Israelites to their
captivity by the waters of Babylon , where they long wept tears of lamentation and dismay . Wo trace the " glory of the latter house " erected by
Zerubbabcl , a princo of the lino of Judah ; wo contemplate the impious temple of Herod , and tho vain attempt of the apostate Julian to rebuild it .
Yes ; all these musings are prompted by tho results of our Brother Wan-en ' s untiring perseverance , and wo appeal to English Freemasons
to givo substantial effect to their sympathy by liberal contributions to the great work which is now being accomplished by the Palestino Exploration Committee .
The Domatic Chapter of Instruction will bo rc-opened at the Horns Tavern , Kennington , on Monday , the 19 th inst . All Royal Arch Masons aro invited to attend .
Opening Of The New Masonic Hall, Richmond, Surrey.
OPENING OF THE NEW MASONIC HALL , RICHMOND , SURREY .
The inauguration of the new hall at the Greyhound Hotel , bj the Lodge of Harmony , No . 255 , took place on the 28 th ult ., Bros . Rivers Wilson , M . W . ; E . Hills , S . W . ; and Col . Francis Burdett , J . W . After the business of the lodge was concluded , about forty of the brethren adjourned to the new banqueting room
which IS connected with the hall by a spacious corridor , where they sat down to a dinner , supplied by Bro . Noyce in his usual excellent style . The hall is a noble room , nearly CO feet long , 27 feet wide , and 30 feet high , with an open timbered roof , and has a good orchestra at one end . It will accommodate about 500
persons , the banqueting room will dine about 200 . Reception and dressing rooms are attached . The buildings have been designed principally with a view to the requirements of Freemasonry , and to accommodate , in large numbers , the various London lodges when holding their summer meetings . It is
almost unnecessary to say that their wants will be well cared for by Bro . Noyce , as his excellent cuisine and wines are not unknown . The buildings were erected by Bro . Carless , of Richmond , and W . M . 820 , from the designs and under the superintendence of the architects , Messrs . Brewer and Son , of Richmond .
Death Of Bro. Wm. Kershaw Farrar, W.M. Lodge No. 448, &C.
DEATH OF BRO . WM . KERSHAW FARRAR , W . M . LODGE NO . 448 , & c .
Bro . Wm . Kershaw Farrar , son of Mr . Farrar , formerly of the Mitre Tavern , Halifax , first went to California in 1857 , returned with his family to his native town in lbOl , aud subsequently returned to California in Nov ., 1865 . He hud for a 3 'ear past used
nn old shed ( which had formerly covered the Scbastopol hoisting machinery ) as a stable , and was milking his cow at the time , when the weight of snow crushed the building , and the heavy timbers composing the roof bore down the animal upon him in such a manner as to dislocate his neck and crush the bones of his right shoulder and side of chest , causing
instantaneous death . Robbie , Ins oldest child , about seven years of age , was in the building at tho time , but miraculously escaped uninjured . Owing to the limited assistance at hand , it occupied nearly an hour to extricate the body , but the surgeon pronounced that death had probabl y been painless . Deceased leaves a widow and three children to mourn their loss .
Bro . I amir was initiated in theMaison Lod ge , No . 23 , Grass Valley ( California ) , and joined the St . James ' s Lodge , No . 448 , Halifax , on his return to England . He was a very zealous and persevering Mason , and was elected W . M . of No . 448 in Dec , 1864 , and subsequently installed as J . in the Chapter of
Regularity , Ho . 448 . He was also J . W . of the Fearnlcy Lodge of Mark Masters , No . 50 ; aud shortly before his departure for California was elected E . G . of the Prince Edward Encampment at Eastwood , Stansficld , but as he knew lie would not stay in this country for a twelvemonth to dischargo the duties of
that dignified office , he generousl y gave way for another before he was installed . To mark the esteem of his brethren , before liis departure for California , he was presented with a P . M . ' s apron and jewel , a Principal ' s apron and sash , and a purse of money . At the
time of his death Ins subscriptions were paid to the different degrees in England , and he was also n subscribing member to his mother lodge , who accorded him a Masonic funeral on Feb . 14 th . The members of St . James arc raising a subscription to send to his bereaved widow and family .