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Multum In Parbo, Or Masonic Notes And Queries.
assert I have seen ; but it is not fitting that I should say more . There is a remarkable painting , of small size , called " The Dream of Apex . " It represents a man in a gloomy apartment , startled at the
appearance of a serpent ; but , for reasons incon venient to mention , the locality cannot be indicated . As your correspondent is perhaps aware , the one supreme Apex takes in regular succession , as
. his symbol , one of the starry signs ; but these are not numbered as amongst the seven occult symbols . Allow me to add , that " the Frederick the
Great" is notawarrant of authority . The Emperor Frederick Barbarossa certainly did issue one , but under the superior inspiration of the Veiled Apex , who , at that period , is supposed to have been a Venetian . N . B E .
THE WARDENS' CHAIRS , ( pp . 73 and 89 ) . If " W . M ., M . O ., " will re-read his own remarks in conjunction with mine , he will see that he has shown no cause of difference between us . I spoke of "brethren able to discharge the
duties , " while he speaks of " skilled members , " which is just the same . Now , a brother may be " skilled " who has never been in office . Then supposing the W . M . and S . W . were present , and the J . W . absent , while also no P . M . was present ,
I ask what could be done then ? The Alaster of a lodge ought to know his men , and give every due encouragement to young members who are learning and taking an interest in the duties of the lodge . Consequently if he knows some
of those brethren are quite qualified to do some absent officers part , he ought to encourage them by allowing them to do it , and not overlook them . I like to see a healthy emulation in a
lodge as to taking part in its working—it is far too often absent—consequently I would respectfully ask the P . M . ' s to encourage their younger brethren as much as possible , when duly practicable . W . P . B .
THE CHURCH OF SANTA SOPHIA ( page " J ^ j . The following addenda , being a condensation of Mr . Ferguson ' s remarks on the subject , may be interesting , St . Sophia was commenced by Justinian in the tenth year of his reign , on the
ruins of one erected by Constantine , but destroyed by fire in that year ; completed in six years , but twenty years after much injured by an earthquake . In the course of the restoration , which ensued ,
several alterations and additions were made , but whether the exo-narthex or outer porch was added then , or after , is not clear ; it was not part of the original design , but built during the Christian occupation of the city . St . Sophia has no
external architectural beauty in its present state , but beautiful internally . The church itself is nearly an exact square of 229 feet north and sout ' i , and 243 feet east to west , surmounted in the centre by a great dome , 107 feet in diameter ,
and 182 feet from the floor . Internally the church , instead of showing a Greek cross , as is usually asserted , is virtually contracted in the centre , and in plan more the shape of an hourglass .
The dome of Sta . Sophia is about the same diameter as St . Paul's , London , but 23 feet less in height internally , which is in favour of the former , and gives the effect of great space , while St . Paul ' s looks too much of a large hole in tlie
roof . It is certain that no domical building of modern times can at all approach Santa Sophia ' s either for appropriateness or beauty . If we regard it with a view to the purposes of Protestant worship , it affords an infinitely better
model for imitation than anything our own mediaeval architects ever produced . So much for Justinian ' s work ; but what about Constantine ? Now it so happens that we have still an extant building erected by Constantine more
than fifteen hundred years ago , and one , too , which may well claim the highest interest anti veneration from the whole Christian world . I refer to the real church of thc Holy Sepulchre , alias , the " Mosque of Omar , " or , as Mr . Ferguson more correctly styles it , thc " Dome of the
Multum In Parbo, Or Masonic Notes And Queries.
Rock . " This old Christian church is hallowed by many associations . It contains the tomb of Christ , and nigh it the words were
uttered" He is not here ; He is risen ! Come see the place where the Lord lay . " I intend to forward a few remarks upon this venerable and sacred structure shortly . W . P . BUCHAN .
FREEMASONRY AND THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION . One of the most extraordinary facts connected with the American Revolution is , that every general officer on the side of American independence was a Freemason , with one solitary exception , the traitor Benedict Arnold . C . F . M .
WASHINGTON AS A MASON . We extract the following interesting item from Lossing ' s " Pictorial Field Book of the American Revolution - . "" The Americans were encamped in log hut
at Mornstown , and Washington s head-quarters were at the old Freeman Tavern , which stood on the north of the village green . In tlie Morris Hotel , a building then used as a commissary store-house , the chief often participated in the
rites of Freemasonry in a room over the bar , which was reserved for a ball-room and the meetings of the Masonic lodge . There he conferred the degrees of the Order upon his companions-in-arms , and his warm attachment to the Institution lasted until his death . " C . F . M .
Original Correspondence.
Original Correspondence .
The Editor is not responsible for the opinions expressed hy Correspondents . THE " LITTLE " TESTIMONIAL . ( To the Editor of The Freemason . ) V . D . B ., —It is quite refreshing , after reading the
leader on " Masonic Monstrosities , " to peruse the manly and most fraternal letters of Bros . Magnus Ohren and John Boyd respecting the testimonial to our mutual friend and distinguished brother , Robert Wentworth Little . I do not believe it worth while to notice any anonymous personal attacks on Bro . Little by persons who are no doubt envious at seeing
real worth about to be rewarded . Those who know Bro . Little are aware of tlie falsity of such charges , and those who do not know him , instead of crediting slanderous tales , should remember that the Testimonial Committee are aided by Masons of world-wide fame , like the respected Grand Secretary and others .
Yours fraternally , W . JAMES HUGHAN Edward-street , Truro , nth Feb ., 1871 .
( To the Editor of ihe Freemason . ) DEAR SIR , — -Having read with very great pleasure thc letters in your last issue from Bros . Ohren and Boyd , I cannot refrain from addressing a few lines to you on the same subject .
The observations in your contemporary alluded to by Bro . Ohren exhibit so much acridity of temper and general mental disturbance that it is to be feared the writer must be suffering from a severe attack of jealousy , and no doubt imagines that he himself should be made the victim of a testimonial
instead of our esteemed Bro . Little . Such , however , is not the case , as he is lacking to so culpable an extent in Masonic charity that much time and care will be required to restore him to a proper frame of mind and heart ; and wc commend him to tbe pure spring of Masonry , where charity—that
chiefest of all the virtues—will be found a sovereign remedy for the crudity and narrowness of his ideas . Let us now turn to pleasant topics , and a pleasantcrone cannot be found than the testimonial now on fjot . I need not say it has for several years been contemplated by many—it only required the
right and fitting season now arrived , ' when , on being set in motion , it should extend as far as Masonry itself , on which the sun never sets -, and I am sure that in every region where the light of Masonry illumines thc heart of man , some will be found to give a hearty response to the call . I am but one of
many hundreds who were waiting for the signal . All who know our Bro . Little know that his untiring energy and zeal , and tlie kindly manner in which he is evcrrcadyto render hisserviees , has given him a position in Masonry second to none as a real
worker . His unwearied exertions in restoring thc Red Cross Order and ils cognate degrees to the noble position they now hold in Christian chivalry has not in the least prevented him from devoting an immense amount of time aud energy to the Craft
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and the Royal Arch , in every ceremony of which so many of us have had frequent opportunities of witnessing his perfect working ; and I can fully bear out Bro . Boyd ' s remarks as to the number of lodges and chapters wherein he has officiated either as the Consecrating or Installing Officer . I can only add that his testimonial stands on the broad basis of
general Masonic -work of the highest class , and thus commends itself to all Masons . Those who have had the pleasure of knowing him intimately , as I have for many years , will not require to be reminded that it would be difficult to find a more gentlemanly man , a more perfect Mason , or one more deserving of general esteem than our brother . Yours in fraternity ,
WILLIAM ROBERT WOODMAN , P . M . 66 , P . Z . 33 . Vittoria Villa , Stoke Newington-road .
QUALIFICATIONS OF VISITORS TO LODGES .
( To the Editor of The Freemason . ) SIR AND BROTHER , —There has been some correspondence in THE FREEMASON on the above subject . A circular was issued by Grand Lodge , and ordered to be copied into the lodge minute books , warning lodges not to admit strangers , who ,
though able to pass the necessary examination , came unprovided with their G . L . certificate . I forget the date of the circular , and am absent from the neighbourhood of my lodge , but feel certain it was issued subsequent to i 860 . I am , yours fraternally , W . M .
"LADY MASONRY . " ( To the Editor of The Freemason . ) DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —Referring to my letter on " Lady Masonry , " which appeared in THE FREEMASON , I have again to crave your indulgence and aid . I am happy to say , from inquiries made , I find many warm advocates for the " Eastern
Star" as a most desirable means of gatheringnay , uniting—the ladies of our families in our several towns and lodges , & c , for charitable purposes . Many of our brethren I find averse to the system , lest it might clash with or infringe on our own Order . This is , as you know , erroneous— " Lady
Masonry , beyond its object , Charity , is quite distinct , and in no way interferes with the Craft . Having said so much , I earnestly hope the brethren will aid in opening a chapter of the beautiful and useful " Eastern Star "—the best and only means I know whereby our wives and sisters can unite and work together in acts of kindness and
charity . In conclusion , I may observe that many lady friends are desirous of being enrolled , and are anxiously waiting to prove their utility in the good work . I will be glad to hear your opinion , as well as any of your readers , on the subject . Brethren will please address as below . Yours fraternally ,
F . J . JORDAN . 69 , Chippenham-road , W ., 8 th Feb ., 1861 . CONSTITUTIONS OF GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND .
( To the Editor of Thc Freemason . ) V . D . B ., —Respecting the copies ofthe " Constitutions" I wrote about lately , allow me to state that , thanks to thc kindness of brethren , I have now the Constitutions of A . D . 185 S and 1 S 63 ( 8 vo . ) , and I only want those of A . D . 1776 and 1784 to render my
set complete . I shall be happy to have these two volumes ( or exchange ) , and would deem it a favour if any brother procures cither or both for me at a reasonble cost .
Yours fraternally , W . IAMES HUGHAN .
Prov . G . Sec . Cornwall . Edward-street , Truro , nth Feb ., 1871 .
REPORT of Dr . Arthur Hill Hassall , Analyst of the " Lancet" Sanitary Commission , Author of " Food ami its Adulterations , " & c , & c , on Mayar ' s Semolina : " 1 have carefully tested , chemically and microscopically , the samples of Semolina sent by -Messrs . L . Mayar & Co ., 36 , Mark Lane , London , K . C . I find them to be perfectly genuine , of excellent quality , ami eminently nuliitions . They contain a very large percentage of nitroand far nutritious
genous matter , chiefly gluten , arc more than any other food , such as Arrowroot , Tapioca , Sago , Corn flour , Farinaceous Food , ordinary Wheat Flour , or any of the Cereals in use as food in this country . — ( Signed ) Al-Tlll . 'l * IIlU . IlASSAl-L , M . I ) ., London . " --Highly recommended by the Faculty for Infants , Invalids , i-c ^ Makes delicious I ' mUing , Custards , Blanc Ju . mge , & c . After a trial no family will be without Mayar ' s Semolina .
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Multum In Parbo, Or Masonic Notes And Queries.
assert I have seen ; but it is not fitting that I should say more . There is a remarkable painting , of small size , called " The Dream of Apex . " It represents a man in a gloomy apartment , startled at the
appearance of a serpent ; but , for reasons incon venient to mention , the locality cannot be indicated . As your correspondent is perhaps aware , the one supreme Apex takes in regular succession , as
. his symbol , one of the starry signs ; but these are not numbered as amongst the seven occult symbols . Allow me to add , that " the Frederick the
Great" is notawarrant of authority . The Emperor Frederick Barbarossa certainly did issue one , but under the superior inspiration of the Veiled Apex , who , at that period , is supposed to have been a Venetian . N . B E .
THE WARDENS' CHAIRS , ( pp . 73 and 89 ) . If " W . M ., M . O ., " will re-read his own remarks in conjunction with mine , he will see that he has shown no cause of difference between us . I spoke of "brethren able to discharge the
duties , " while he speaks of " skilled members , " which is just the same . Now , a brother may be " skilled " who has never been in office . Then supposing the W . M . and S . W . were present , and the J . W . absent , while also no P . M . was present ,
I ask what could be done then ? The Alaster of a lodge ought to know his men , and give every due encouragement to young members who are learning and taking an interest in the duties of the lodge . Consequently if he knows some
of those brethren are quite qualified to do some absent officers part , he ought to encourage them by allowing them to do it , and not overlook them . I like to see a healthy emulation in a
lodge as to taking part in its working—it is far too often absent—consequently I would respectfully ask the P . M . ' s to encourage their younger brethren as much as possible , when duly practicable . W . P . B .
THE CHURCH OF SANTA SOPHIA ( page " J ^ j . The following addenda , being a condensation of Mr . Ferguson ' s remarks on the subject , may be interesting , St . Sophia was commenced by Justinian in the tenth year of his reign , on the
ruins of one erected by Constantine , but destroyed by fire in that year ; completed in six years , but twenty years after much injured by an earthquake . In the course of the restoration , which ensued ,
several alterations and additions were made , but whether the exo-narthex or outer porch was added then , or after , is not clear ; it was not part of the original design , but built during the Christian occupation of the city . St . Sophia has no
external architectural beauty in its present state , but beautiful internally . The church itself is nearly an exact square of 229 feet north and sout ' i , and 243 feet east to west , surmounted in the centre by a great dome , 107 feet in diameter ,
and 182 feet from the floor . Internally the church , instead of showing a Greek cross , as is usually asserted , is virtually contracted in the centre , and in plan more the shape of an hourglass .
The dome of Sta . Sophia is about the same diameter as St . Paul's , London , but 23 feet less in height internally , which is in favour of the former , and gives the effect of great space , while St . Paul ' s looks too much of a large hole in tlie
roof . It is certain that no domical building of modern times can at all approach Santa Sophia ' s either for appropriateness or beauty . If we regard it with a view to the purposes of Protestant worship , it affords an infinitely better
model for imitation than anything our own mediaeval architects ever produced . So much for Justinian ' s work ; but what about Constantine ? Now it so happens that we have still an extant building erected by Constantine more
than fifteen hundred years ago , and one , too , which may well claim the highest interest anti veneration from the whole Christian world . I refer to the real church of thc Holy Sepulchre , alias , the " Mosque of Omar , " or , as Mr . Ferguson more correctly styles it , thc " Dome of the
Multum In Parbo, Or Masonic Notes And Queries.
Rock . " This old Christian church is hallowed by many associations . It contains the tomb of Christ , and nigh it the words were
uttered" He is not here ; He is risen ! Come see the place where the Lord lay . " I intend to forward a few remarks upon this venerable and sacred structure shortly . W . P . BUCHAN .
FREEMASONRY AND THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION . One of the most extraordinary facts connected with the American Revolution is , that every general officer on the side of American independence was a Freemason , with one solitary exception , the traitor Benedict Arnold . C . F . M .
WASHINGTON AS A MASON . We extract the following interesting item from Lossing ' s " Pictorial Field Book of the American Revolution - . "" The Americans were encamped in log hut
at Mornstown , and Washington s head-quarters were at the old Freeman Tavern , which stood on the north of the village green . In tlie Morris Hotel , a building then used as a commissary store-house , the chief often participated in the
rites of Freemasonry in a room over the bar , which was reserved for a ball-room and the meetings of the Masonic lodge . There he conferred the degrees of the Order upon his companions-in-arms , and his warm attachment to the Institution lasted until his death . " C . F . M .
Original Correspondence.
Original Correspondence .
The Editor is not responsible for the opinions expressed hy Correspondents . THE " LITTLE " TESTIMONIAL . ( To the Editor of The Freemason . ) V . D . B ., —It is quite refreshing , after reading the
leader on " Masonic Monstrosities , " to peruse the manly and most fraternal letters of Bros . Magnus Ohren and John Boyd respecting the testimonial to our mutual friend and distinguished brother , Robert Wentworth Little . I do not believe it worth while to notice any anonymous personal attacks on Bro . Little by persons who are no doubt envious at seeing
real worth about to be rewarded . Those who know Bro . Little are aware of tlie falsity of such charges , and those who do not know him , instead of crediting slanderous tales , should remember that the Testimonial Committee are aided by Masons of world-wide fame , like the respected Grand Secretary and others .
Yours fraternally , W . JAMES HUGHAN Edward-street , Truro , nth Feb ., 1871 .
( To the Editor of ihe Freemason . ) DEAR SIR , — -Having read with very great pleasure thc letters in your last issue from Bros . Ohren and Boyd , I cannot refrain from addressing a few lines to you on the same subject .
The observations in your contemporary alluded to by Bro . Ohren exhibit so much acridity of temper and general mental disturbance that it is to be feared the writer must be suffering from a severe attack of jealousy , and no doubt imagines that he himself should be made the victim of a testimonial
instead of our esteemed Bro . Little . Such , however , is not the case , as he is lacking to so culpable an extent in Masonic charity that much time and care will be required to restore him to a proper frame of mind and heart ; and wc commend him to tbe pure spring of Masonry , where charity—that
chiefest of all the virtues—will be found a sovereign remedy for the crudity and narrowness of his ideas . Let us now turn to pleasant topics , and a pleasantcrone cannot be found than the testimonial now on fjot . I need not say it has for several years been contemplated by many—it only required the
right and fitting season now arrived , ' when , on being set in motion , it should extend as far as Masonry itself , on which the sun never sets -, and I am sure that in every region where the light of Masonry illumines thc heart of man , some will be found to give a hearty response to the call . I am but one of
many hundreds who were waiting for the signal . All who know our Bro . Little know that his untiring energy and zeal , and tlie kindly manner in which he is evcrrcadyto render hisserviees , has given him a position in Masonry second to none as a real
worker . His unwearied exertions in restoring thc Red Cross Order and ils cognate degrees to the noble position they now hold in Christian chivalry has not in the least prevented him from devoting an immense amount of time aud energy to the Craft
Original Correspondence.
and the Royal Arch , in every ceremony of which so many of us have had frequent opportunities of witnessing his perfect working ; and I can fully bear out Bro . Boyd ' s remarks as to the number of lodges and chapters wherein he has officiated either as the Consecrating or Installing Officer . I can only add that his testimonial stands on the broad basis of
general Masonic -work of the highest class , and thus commends itself to all Masons . Those who have had the pleasure of knowing him intimately , as I have for many years , will not require to be reminded that it would be difficult to find a more gentlemanly man , a more perfect Mason , or one more deserving of general esteem than our brother . Yours in fraternity ,
WILLIAM ROBERT WOODMAN , P . M . 66 , P . Z . 33 . Vittoria Villa , Stoke Newington-road .
QUALIFICATIONS OF VISITORS TO LODGES .
( To the Editor of The Freemason . ) SIR AND BROTHER , —There has been some correspondence in THE FREEMASON on the above subject . A circular was issued by Grand Lodge , and ordered to be copied into the lodge minute books , warning lodges not to admit strangers , who ,
though able to pass the necessary examination , came unprovided with their G . L . certificate . I forget the date of the circular , and am absent from the neighbourhood of my lodge , but feel certain it was issued subsequent to i 860 . I am , yours fraternally , W . M .
"LADY MASONRY . " ( To the Editor of The Freemason . ) DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —Referring to my letter on " Lady Masonry , " which appeared in THE FREEMASON , I have again to crave your indulgence and aid . I am happy to say , from inquiries made , I find many warm advocates for the " Eastern
Star" as a most desirable means of gatheringnay , uniting—the ladies of our families in our several towns and lodges , & c , for charitable purposes . Many of our brethren I find averse to the system , lest it might clash with or infringe on our own Order . This is , as you know , erroneous— " Lady
Masonry , beyond its object , Charity , is quite distinct , and in no way interferes with the Craft . Having said so much , I earnestly hope the brethren will aid in opening a chapter of the beautiful and useful " Eastern Star "—the best and only means I know whereby our wives and sisters can unite and work together in acts of kindness and
charity . In conclusion , I may observe that many lady friends are desirous of being enrolled , and are anxiously waiting to prove their utility in the good work . I will be glad to hear your opinion , as well as any of your readers , on the subject . Brethren will please address as below . Yours fraternally ,
F . J . JORDAN . 69 , Chippenham-road , W ., 8 th Feb ., 1861 . CONSTITUTIONS OF GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND .
( To the Editor of Thc Freemason . ) V . D . B ., —Respecting the copies ofthe " Constitutions" I wrote about lately , allow me to state that , thanks to thc kindness of brethren , I have now the Constitutions of A . D . 185 S and 1 S 63 ( 8 vo . ) , and I only want those of A . D . 1776 and 1784 to render my
set complete . I shall be happy to have these two volumes ( or exchange ) , and would deem it a favour if any brother procures cither or both for me at a reasonble cost .
Yours fraternally , W . IAMES HUGHAN .
Prov . G . Sec . Cornwall . Edward-street , Truro , nth Feb ., 1871 .
REPORT of Dr . Arthur Hill Hassall , Analyst of the " Lancet" Sanitary Commission , Author of " Food ami its Adulterations , " & c , & c , on Mayar ' s Semolina : " 1 have carefully tested , chemically and microscopically , the samples of Semolina sent by -Messrs . L . Mayar & Co ., 36 , Mark Lane , London , K . C . I find them to be perfectly genuine , of excellent quality , ami eminently nuliitions . They contain a very large percentage of nitroand far nutritious
genous matter , chiefly gluten , arc more than any other food , such as Arrowroot , Tapioca , Sago , Corn flour , Farinaceous Food , ordinary Wheat Flour , or any of the Cereals in use as food in this country . — ( Signed ) Al-Tlll . 'l * IIlU . IlASSAl-L , M . I ) ., London . " --Highly recommended by the Faculty for Infants , Invalids , i-c ^ Makes delicious I ' mUing , Custards , Blanc Ju . mge , & c . After a trial no family will be without Mayar ' s Semolina .