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Freemasons , we havea rig ht to consider it as a development- of Masonio princip les in a somewhat lower-stratum of society ^—this we say . without the least disparagement to Odd Fellowship or Forestry simply recognising the distinction between a purely p hilanthropic order and a mutual
benefit society . The following account of its emblems will give our readers an idea of the value of the Odd Fellows Association . We may premise by stating that the interpretation is given by an Odd Fellow , and coincidences will doubtless be noticed especially by Masons of the Christian
degrees : — Friendship , Love , and Truth—The Hand and Heart : This is intended as an emblem of Friendship because it . is supposed to exhibit that confidence which all Odd Fellows ( especially those who have properly learned what our lectures seek to inculcate ) should
repose in each other , after taking upon themselves the solemn obligations at their initiation , The Dove and the Olive Branch . —This emblem represents Love in our Order . The Dove itself is an emblem of innocence and harmlessncss ; and , with the Olive-branch in its mouth , it represents peace . The Hour Glass—This is an emblem of Truth
seemingly saying to the beholder , " This is all you can command . " How much trutli is contained in this consideration . Another stern reflection is "Time stays for no one . " What a lesson to each of us . We conclude these reflections on the emblems of the first of these virtues with tlie following lines : — Of all the blessings known below ,
And few those blessings prove , The greatest one- * that mortals know Are Friendship , -Truth , and Love . Those calm delights let those despise Whose maxim is to rove . Be ours the solid joys that rise
From 1 'riendship , 'Iruth , and Love . The next three emblems are to be regarded as derived from a belief in the divine laws of the Creator , which can only be considered by comparison . Faith , Hope , and Charity . —The Lamb and Cross : This emblem claims our chief notice as the emb ' ein of
Faith ; and as our Order , in its Lectures , refers to the character of Jesus Christ , and instructs us '' to cleave to Him who was of undoubted comeliness and efficacy . " Wo make no apology for introducing the subject ; thus it must be remarked , with a view to explain the connection with the emblem referred to , that the
scripture says , " B » liold the Lamb of Ood that taketh away the sins of the world . " After Jesus had sojourned on earth , and exemplified in His walk and conduct in what true holiness of life consists , lie submitted to death on the Cross , and then rose triumphant from the grave .
The Cross Keys . —Tliis emblem represents the second pillar of our Order , which is Hope : This is ono of the divine doclrims inculcated in Holy Writ ; at the same time that it is one so much called into practice , that we arc continually exercising it , though almost unknown to oursehes . Who is there unionist us without it ? When wo are in trouble of mind , bodv .
or ciiciiinstances , Hope steps in to suggest a remedy for the evil ; and we almost instinctively rely on the suggestion , and feel a certainty that the remedy ( if it could be applied ) would answer tlie proposed end . The Cross Keys are a representation of the stability and certainty of Hope teaching us to rest secure that the proposed end will surel y be accomplished by the means we are usintr .
J he Jiyc of Providence . —The emblem under the present consideration may be regarded as the illustration of the third pillar of the Order—Charily . This attribute , said to be the third in our Order , is , at the same time , declared to be the greatest of all iu operation . It is to be regarded as an emblem of the
omniscience ot the Great Creator , whose eye is over all onr works . When we perform our charities our motives should be pure and affectionate towards those whom we relieve ; then can we inwardly exclaim , " Thou , Lord : scest me . " The duties of charity were to relieve distress , soothe calamity , alleviate misfortune , compassionate misery , and restore peace .
Having here brought the reflections on the three pillars of Truth to a close , let us hope that many more will be found to give their cordial support in upholding the honour of this mighty unity . There are a great many other emblems we could mention ennnee ' ed with the Order , but want of space will not allow us to enumerate all , so we must conclude with the lollmviiiL' : —
The Bee Hire —We regard the emblem before us as an illustration of Justice . An old mla-o hath it 'A ?? •' ¦ V , ; ' ' lijre h ' '" S generous . " This , applied to Odd i-cllows , teaches us that , in the lodge every brother has a duty to perforin . All may not be of out
capable carrying certain duties ; but every one is able to assist by counsel or advice , or by his presence in the performance of the multifarious duties that devolve on an Order such as ours is . I „ the community of Bees there is a class known as drones , who would willingly partake of the honey , but who tuke no
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trouble to collect for the general store . 11 ns shows us that none ought to participate in the settled benefit of our Order but those who contribute to its stock ; for if there were no reward for the provident brothers above such as spend their time in idleness , and abuse the means they have , who would make proper
provision for the casualties of life ? There would be no inducement for the practice of the virtue of selfdenial , if , on the mistaken ground of indiscriminate charity the profligate and the provident were to be relieved in the same manner in the hour of need . We are constantly hearing
complaints from regular attendants at the Lodge that some brothers do not take the trouble to ask who does the duties from which they benefit . Let us call on such to imitate the Bee—to be useful ; and thus doing they may , without fear , expect that justice will reward them . The man who seeks to avoid all trouble and
responsibility can never expect to receive that sympathy from the Order which is bestowed on those who bear the burden and heat of the day in the broad fields of Odd Fellowship , and to fully carry out the piinciples laid down as our rule by the Order . We may realize somewhat of the feeling of the Poet who sang our praise in the following lines : — Let gratitude in arts of goodness show Our love to God , in love to man below .
Dr. Hermann Adler On The Palestine Exploration Fund.
DR . HERMANN ADLER ON THE PALESTINE EXPLORATION FUND .
The Rev . Dr . II . Adler recently , in the course of his sermon , referred to the Exhibition of the Palestine Exploration Fund at the Egyptian Hall , in terms of which the following is an abstract : —Multitudes of our brethren travel many hundreds of miles to visit the ruins of a mediaeval castle that belonged to some
lawless baron ; but how small is the number of those who wend their way to the " Western Hall ! " There is now in this metropolis an highly interesting , though small , exhibition of various objects in connection with the Holy Lund . But I fear it has attracted but very few Jewish visitors . You will see in that collection
some excellent models of the grand mountain city and tlie Holy Temple , and a representation of its siege by Titus , which will g ive you a better idea of their appearance than a host of laboured descriptions . Specimens of various fruits which grow in the Holy Land are to be seen there , notably the apples of the
Dead Sea , on which the curse of Sodom seems still to rest . They tire fair and al tractive from without , but . when placed in the mouth they explode and have a most nauseous taste . On the walls , photographic views of the principal localities , towns , hamlets , and buildings in Palestine are to be seen , many of which
contribute materially in explaining passages of the Bible : for instance , a photograph of the grand amphitheatre , formed by the recess on either side of the valley of Mount Kbal ( in which there is little doubt the reading of the Law describes in Joshua [ viti . 30 , 00 ] took place ) , and which clearly shows how
one half of the people might have stood over against Ebal . and half of them over Mount Gcrmm , and the voice of the reader be heard by tlie whole multitude . The most interesting views , however , tire those of some portions of subterraneous Jerusalem which have been brought to light bv the exertions of the Society
for the Exploration of Palestine . It was always known that the modem city stands on a heap of ruins ; but nought was ever ascertained until the prosent day either of the depth of those ruins or of the secrets they entombed . It has been discovered that there are buildings at a depth of 00 feet below the
surface—chambers , vaults , aqueducts , and subterranean passages , which ran beneath the city . Nay , even the ancient massive walls and foundations oi Solomon ' s Temple have been disclosed . On these huge stones , Phoenician marks have been decip hered which were no doubt engraved by the stonemasons
whom Hiram , king of Tyre , sent to his ally , Solomon . Various objects , principally pottery , glass and carvings , have been found in the shafts which were dug iu localities familiar to every reader of the Bible ; Ophel , the Mount of Olives , Jericho , the cave of Adullam , & c . Among these may be mentioned , for
example , the so-called Lachrymatories or tear-bottles , that were used to collect tears wept in seasons of sorrow and which are alluded to iu the Bible ( Ps . 50 , v , 9 . ) " Thou puttest my tears into Thy bottle ; are they not in Thy book ? " One may also see there various trinkets , chains , bracelets , nose rititrs , and
ornaments lor the feet , which will bring vividly before the mind the denunciation contained in the 3 rd chap , of Isaiah against the luxurious vanities of the women of Jerusalem . Among the objects there exhibited aro various ancient coins , weights inscribed with the Phoenician mark , and a se . -il bearing the name , "Haggai , the
son of Shebama . It cannot be asserted with any degree of certainty that this was the signet ring of Haggai the prophet , but at all events the relic is very ancient , and , to judge from its characters , cannot date from a later period than that of the Maccabes . Altogether tho collection , however meagre , well deserves a visit , and the work of the Palestine
Dr. Hermann Adler On The Palestine Exploration Fund.
Exploration Fund is one that merits our support , especially as its managers have , as is understood oa good authority , pledged themselves , that in the pursuit of their investigations , they will not disturb our sacred burial places .
Red Cross Of Rome & Constantine.
RED CROSS OF ROME & CONSTANTINE .
PLANTAGENET CONCLAVE , 2 . An assembly of this Conclave was held at the-Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , on Wednesday , the 8 th instant . V . E . Sir Knight Thomas
Wescombe , 6 . S . B ., in the chair , as M . P . S , supported b y E Sir Knight D . G . Berri , Viceroy E . ; Sir Kni ght D . li . Still , S . G . ; V . 111 . Sir Knight J . G . Marsh , G . Recorder ; Sir Kni ghts Henry Smith and George Payne .
The M . P . S . having opened the Conclave iu imperial form , the minutes of the last assembl y were read and confirmed . Sir Kni ght J . Gr . Marsh then occupied the chair of Constantine ,
and Bro . W . A . Wexford being present ( having been approved and elected b y ballot at the last assembly ) was duly installed , according to ancient custom , a Kui g ht of this Chivalric and Illustrious Order .
The Conclave was honoured with the presence ' of the following distinguished Sir Knights , viz ., V . 111 . Sir Knight W . H . Hubbard , Grand Treasurer , member of the Premier Conclave ; also V . E . Sir Knights Raynham W . Stewart , G . A . Herald , and Robert Kenyon , of the St .
Andrew s Conclave , which will be shortl y inaugurated , and will , we have no doubt , from the high position and respectability of members who have aheady enrolled their names as Companions in Arms , be a very important and valuable addition to the roll of the Order .
Ihe Conclave having beeu closed the Companions adjourned to refreshment , under the presidency of Sir Knight T . Wescombe , the M . P . S ., and separated at an earl y hour after having spent an agreeable evening .
The Conclave was not numerously attended owing to mauy oi the Companions on the roll being out of town .
Royal Order Of Scotlamd.
ROYAL ORDER OF SCOTLAMD .
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE FOR WESTERN DISTRICTS . On Thursday , the 9 th inst ., the postponed quarterl y communication of the Provincial Grand Chapter and Lodge of the Koyal Order of Scotland , for the counties of Lanark , Renfrew , and
Dumbarton was held in the Masonic Hall , 213 , Buchanan-street , Glasgow , at 4 . 30 p . m . Among those present were Kni g hts Companions F . A . Barrow , R . W . PG . S . W . ; D . Sutherland , R . W . PG . S . W . ; G . L . Brodie , R . W . P . G . J . W . ; J . D . Porteous , R . W . P . G . Sec . ; Wm . Alexander ,
acting R . W . P . G . Sword-Bearer ; A . B . Dick , acting P . W . P . G . Banner-Bearer ; J . M . Allan , acting R . W . P . G . Examiner and Introductor . An application for advancement and promotion of Bro . J . H . Lloyd , of Dublin , M . M . of 9
Lodge , and Companion of R . A . Chapter ; "Royal Albert , " 100 , Ireland ; Knt . of K . A . Chapter , 66 G , Ireland ; Chev . Rose Croix , Paris ; and Chev . K . D . S . 30 ° of France , & e ., ic ., was read and balloted for . Tho ballot being cle . ir Bro . Lloyd wasiluly advanced to the degree of H . R . M .,
and subsequentl y promoted to the hi g h honour of Knighthood of the R . S . YC . S . After some routine business being transacted , tho P . G . Lodge was closed in simple form , and the Knt . Comps . retired to tho ante-room , when upon the invitation of the R . W . P . G . M ., Knt . Comp . Barrow ,
they sat down to a very recherche little entertainment , consisting of cake , wine and fruit . Tho usual toasts , amongst others that of " Our Hereditary Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " being duly honoured , the proceedings were brought to a close at 8 p . m .
LIOUT . — Light is a symbol of knowledge . May every Mason strive incessantl y for light , and especially for the light eternal . PnomTr . —When once a neglect of religion and a
corruption of manners become general , they have a natural tendency to dissolve and enervate a nation , and to extinguish true public spirit and manly fortitude . Nor have any people long maintained their liberties , after having lost their probity and virtue .
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Freemasons , we havea rig ht to consider it as a development- of Masonio princip les in a somewhat lower-stratum of society ^—this we say . without the least disparagement to Odd Fellowship or Forestry simply recognising the distinction between a purely p hilanthropic order and a mutual
benefit society . The following account of its emblems will give our readers an idea of the value of the Odd Fellows Association . We may premise by stating that the interpretation is given by an Odd Fellow , and coincidences will doubtless be noticed especially by Masons of the Christian
degrees : — Friendship , Love , and Truth—The Hand and Heart : This is intended as an emblem of Friendship because it . is supposed to exhibit that confidence which all Odd Fellows ( especially those who have properly learned what our lectures seek to inculcate ) should
repose in each other , after taking upon themselves the solemn obligations at their initiation , The Dove and the Olive Branch . —This emblem represents Love in our Order . The Dove itself is an emblem of innocence and harmlessncss ; and , with the Olive-branch in its mouth , it represents peace . The Hour Glass—This is an emblem of Truth
seemingly saying to the beholder , " This is all you can command . " How much trutli is contained in this consideration . Another stern reflection is "Time stays for no one . " What a lesson to each of us . We conclude these reflections on the emblems of the first of these virtues with tlie following lines : — Of all the blessings known below ,
And few those blessings prove , The greatest one- * that mortals know Are Friendship , -Truth , and Love . Those calm delights let those despise Whose maxim is to rove . Be ours the solid joys that rise
From 1 'riendship , 'Iruth , and Love . The next three emblems are to be regarded as derived from a belief in the divine laws of the Creator , which can only be considered by comparison . Faith , Hope , and Charity . —The Lamb and Cross : This emblem claims our chief notice as the emb ' ein of
Faith ; and as our Order , in its Lectures , refers to the character of Jesus Christ , and instructs us '' to cleave to Him who was of undoubted comeliness and efficacy . " Wo make no apology for introducing the subject ; thus it must be remarked , with a view to explain the connection with the emblem referred to , that the
scripture says , " B » liold the Lamb of Ood that taketh away the sins of the world . " After Jesus had sojourned on earth , and exemplified in His walk and conduct in what true holiness of life consists , lie submitted to death on the Cross , and then rose triumphant from the grave .
The Cross Keys . —Tliis emblem represents the second pillar of our Order , which is Hope : This is ono of the divine doclrims inculcated in Holy Writ ; at the same time that it is one so much called into practice , that we arc continually exercising it , though almost unknown to oursehes . Who is there unionist us without it ? When wo are in trouble of mind , bodv .
or ciiciiinstances , Hope steps in to suggest a remedy for the evil ; and we almost instinctively rely on the suggestion , and feel a certainty that the remedy ( if it could be applied ) would answer tlie proposed end . The Cross Keys are a representation of the stability and certainty of Hope teaching us to rest secure that the proposed end will surel y be accomplished by the means we are usintr .
J he Jiyc of Providence . —The emblem under the present consideration may be regarded as the illustration of the third pillar of the Order—Charily . This attribute , said to be the third in our Order , is , at the same time , declared to be the greatest of all iu operation . It is to be regarded as an emblem of the
omniscience ot the Great Creator , whose eye is over all onr works . When we perform our charities our motives should be pure and affectionate towards those whom we relieve ; then can we inwardly exclaim , " Thou , Lord : scest me . " The duties of charity were to relieve distress , soothe calamity , alleviate misfortune , compassionate misery , and restore peace .
Having here brought the reflections on the three pillars of Truth to a close , let us hope that many more will be found to give their cordial support in upholding the honour of this mighty unity . There are a great many other emblems we could mention ennnee ' ed with the Order , but want of space will not allow us to enumerate all , so we must conclude with the lollmviiiL' : —
The Bee Hire —We regard the emblem before us as an illustration of Justice . An old mla-o hath it 'A ?? •' ¦ V , ; ' ' lijre h ' '" S generous . " This , applied to Odd i-cllows , teaches us that , in the lodge every brother has a duty to perforin . All may not be of out
capable carrying certain duties ; but every one is able to assist by counsel or advice , or by his presence in the performance of the multifarious duties that devolve on an Order such as ours is . I „ the community of Bees there is a class known as drones , who would willingly partake of the honey , but who tuke no
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trouble to collect for the general store . 11 ns shows us that none ought to participate in the settled benefit of our Order but those who contribute to its stock ; for if there were no reward for the provident brothers above such as spend their time in idleness , and abuse the means they have , who would make proper
provision for the casualties of life ? There would be no inducement for the practice of the virtue of selfdenial , if , on the mistaken ground of indiscriminate charity the profligate and the provident were to be relieved in the same manner in the hour of need . We are constantly hearing
complaints from regular attendants at the Lodge that some brothers do not take the trouble to ask who does the duties from which they benefit . Let us call on such to imitate the Bee—to be useful ; and thus doing they may , without fear , expect that justice will reward them . The man who seeks to avoid all trouble and
responsibility can never expect to receive that sympathy from the Order which is bestowed on those who bear the burden and heat of the day in the broad fields of Odd Fellowship , and to fully carry out the piinciples laid down as our rule by the Order . We may realize somewhat of the feeling of the Poet who sang our praise in the following lines : — Let gratitude in arts of goodness show Our love to God , in love to man below .
Dr. Hermann Adler On The Palestine Exploration Fund.
DR . HERMANN ADLER ON THE PALESTINE EXPLORATION FUND .
The Rev . Dr . II . Adler recently , in the course of his sermon , referred to the Exhibition of the Palestine Exploration Fund at the Egyptian Hall , in terms of which the following is an abstract : —Multitudes of our brethren travel many hundreds of miles to visit the ruins of a mediaeval castle that belonged to some
lawless baron ; but how small is the number of those who wend their way to the " Western Hall ! " There is now in this metropolis an highly interesting , though small , exhibition of various objects in connection with the Holy Lund . But I fear it has attracted but very few Jewish visitors . You will see in that collection
some excellent models of the grand mountain city and tlie Holy Temple , and a representation of its siege by Titus , which will g ive you a better idea of their appearance than a host of laboured descriptions . Specimens of various fruits which grow in the Holy Land are to be seen there , notably the apples of the
Dead Sea , on which the curse of Sodom seems still to rest . They tire fair and al tractive from without , but . when placed in the mouth they explode and have a most nauseous taste . On the walls , photographic views of the principal localities , towns , hamlets , and buildings in Palestine are to be seen , many of which
contribute materially in explaining passages of the Bible : for instance , a photograph of the grand amphitheatre , formed by the recess on either side of the valley of Mount Kbal ( in which there is little doubt the reading of the Law describes in Joshua [ viti . 30 , 00 ] took place ) , and which clearly shows how
one half of the people might have stood over against Ebal . and half of them over Mount Gcrmm , and the voice of the reader be heard by tlie whole multitude . The most interesting views , however , tire those of some portions of subterraneous Jerusalem which have been brought to light bv the exertions of the Society
for the Exploration of Palestine . It was always known that the modem city stands on a heap of ruins ; but nought was ever ascertained until the prosent day either of the depth of those ruins or of the secrets they entombed . It has been discovered that there are buildings at a depth of 00 feet below the
surface—chambers , vaults , aqueducts , and subterranean passages , which ran beneath the city . Nay , even the ancient massive walls and foundations oi Solomon ' s Temple have been disclosed . On these huge stones , Phoenician marks have been decip hered which were no doubt engraved by the stonemasons
whom Hiram , king of Tyre , sent to his ally , Solomon . Various objects , principally pottery , glass and carvings , have been found in the shafts which were dug iu localities familiar to every reader of the Bible ; Ophel , the Mount of Olives , Jericho , the cave of Adullam , & c . Among these may be mentioned , for
example , the so-called Lachrymatories or tear-bottles , that were used to collect tears wept in seasons of sorrow and which are alluded to iu the Bible ( Ps . 50 , v , 9 . ) " Thou puttest my tears into Thy bottle ; are they not in Thy book ? " One may also see there various trinkets , chains , bracelets , nose rititrs , and
ornaments lor the feet , which will bring vividly before the mind the denunciation contained in the 3 rd chap , of Isaiah against the luxurious vanities of the women of Jerusalem . Among the objects there exhibited aro various ancient coins , weights inscribed with the Phoenician mark , and a se . -il bearing the name , "Haggai , the
son of Shebama . It cannot be asserted with any degree of certainty that this was the signet ring of Haggai the prophet , but at all events the relic is very ancient , and , to judge from its characters , cannot date from a later period than that of the Maccabes . Altogether tho collection , however meagre , well deserves a visit , and the work of the Palestine
Dr. Hermann Adler On The Palestine Exploration Fund.
Exploration Fund is one that merits our support , especially as its managers have , as is understood oa good authority , pledged themselves , that in the pursuit of their investigations , they will not disturb our sacred burial places .
Red Cross Of Rome & Constantine.
RED CROSS OF ROME & CONSTANTINE .
PLANTAGENET CONCLAVE , 2 . An assembly of this Conclave was held at the-Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , on Wednesday , the 8 th instant . V . E . Sir Knight Thomas
Wescombe , 6 . S . B ., in the chair , as M . P . S , supported b y E Sir Knight D . G . Berri , Viceroy E . ; Sir Kni ght D . li . Still , S . G . ; V . 111 . Sir Knight J . G . Marsh , G . Recorder ; Sir Kni ghts Henry Smith and George Payne .
The M . P . S . having opened the Conclave iu imperial form , the minutes of the last assembl y were read and confirmed . Sir Kni ght J . Gr . Marsh then occupied the chair of Constantine ,
and Bro . W . A . Wexford being present ( having been approved and elected b y ballot at the last assembly ) was duly installed , according to ancient custom , a Kui g ht of this Chivalric and Illustrious Order .
The Conclave was honoured with the presence ' of the following distinguished Sir Knights , viz ., V . 111 . Sir Knight W . H . Hubbard , Grand Treasurer , member of the Premier Conclave ; also V . E . Sir Knights Raynham W . Stewart , G . A . Herald , and Robert Kenyon , of the St .
Andrew s Conclave , which will be shortl y inaugurated , and will , we have no doubt , from the high position and respectability of members who have aheady enrolled their names as Companions in Arms , be a very important and valuable addition to the roll of the Order .
Ihe Conclave having beeu closed the Companions adjourned to refreshment , under the presidency of Sir Knight T . Wescombe , the M . P . S ., and separated at an earl y hour after having spent an agreeable evening .
The Conclave was not numerously attended owing to mauy oi the Companions on the roll being out of town .
Royal Order Of Scotlamd.
ROYAL ORDER OF SCOTLAMD .
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE FOR WESTERN DISTRICTS . On Thursday , the 9 th inst ., the postponed quarterl y communication of the Provincial Grand Chapter and Lodge of the Koyal Order of Scotland , for the counties of Lanark , Renfrew , and
Dumbarton was held in the Masonic Hall , 213 , Buchanan-street , Glasgow , at 4 . 30 p . m . Among those present were Kni g hts Companions F . A . Barrow , R . W . PG . S . W . ; D . Sutherland , R . W . PG . S . W . ; G . L . Brodie , R . W . P . G . J . W . ; J . D . Porteous , R . W . P . G . Sec . ; Wm . Alexander ,
acting R . W . P . G . Sword-Bearer ; A . B . Dick , acting P . W . P . G . Banner-Bearer ; J . M . Allan , acting R . W . P . G . Examiner and Introductor . An application for advancement and promotion of Bro . J . H . Lloyd , of Dublin , M . M . of 9
Lodge , and Companion of R . A . Chapter ; "Royal Albert , " 100 , Ireland ; Knt . of K . A . Chapter , 66 G , Ireland ; Chev . Rose Croix , Paris ; and Chev . K . D . S . 30 ° of France , & e ., ic ., was read and balloted for . Tho ballot being cle . ir Bro . Lloyd wasiluly advanced to the degree of H . R . M .,
and subsequentl y promoted to the hi g h honour of Knighthood of the R . S . YC . S . After some routine business being transacted , tho P . G . Lodge was closed in simple form , and the Knt . Comps . retired to tho ante-room , when upon the invitation of the R . W . P . G . M ., Knt . Comp . Barrow ,
they sat down to a very recherche little entertainment , consisting of cake , wine and fruit . Tho usual toasts , amongst others that of " Our Hereditary Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " being duly honoured , the proceedings were brought to a close at 8 p . m .
LIOUT . — Light is a symbol of knowledge . May every Mason strive incessantl y for light , and especially for the light eternal . PnomTr . —When once a neglect of religion and a
corruption of manners become general , they have a natural tendency to dissolve and enervate a nation , and to extinguish true public spirit and manly fortitude . Nor have any people long maintained their liberties , after having lost their probity and virtue .