Births, Marriages, And Deaths.

Births , Marriages , and Deaths .

BIRTHS . Coin . iFFE . —On the llth inst ., at 14 , St . Stephen's-square , W ., the wife of Bro . Robert Cunliffe , Past Grand Warden , of a daughter . GLASS . —On the 6 th inst ., at 135 , Kent-road , Glasgow , the wife of Bro . Alex . Glass ( 408 ) , of a son and heir .

MARRIAGE . MAON AB—HARRISON . —On the llth inst ., at St . John the Baptist's Church , Kentish-town , the Rev . John R . MacNab , ( Companion of the Beadon Chapter , No . 619 ) , to Mary Ann , only daughter of Reuben Harrison , Esq ., of Fortessterrace , Kentish-town . [ No cards .

DEATHS . DAVIS . —On the 5 th inst ., the wife of Bro . E . "W . Davis , ( P . M . 95 ) , aged 38 years . LOEWENSTARK . —Onthel 3 th inst , Bro . Ezekiel Loewenstark , ( Mount Lebanon Lodge , No . 73 ) . PINNINOTON . —On the 4 th inst ., at 2 , College-street , North Liverpool , aged 39 years , Mary Ann , wife of Bro . Philip Pinnington . W . M ., of Mariner ' s Lodge , 249 .

Answers To Correspondents.

Answers to Correspondents .

? BBV . BRO . C . J . MARTYN , GRAND CHAPLAIN . —Your kind letter is received , and we are much obliged to you for pointing out the error in our report , which was overlooked in the hurry of going to press . A Provincial Grand Master having presided , of course Grand Lodge was opened " in form " only .

BRO . LEON HYNEMAN . —Thanks for your kind promise . Our publisher will send you the numbers from the commencement . AVe shall be happy at all times to hear from you , and reciprocate your courtesy .

Books Received.

BOOKS RECEIVED .

" The Mason ' s Home Book . " First four numbers . Published by Bro . Leon Hyneman , No . 814 , Chestnut-street , Philadelphia . " Masonic Monthly , " Boston , Mass ., for August .

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International Masonic Relations.

INTERNATIONAL MASONIC RELATIONS .

THE cardinal points of a Freemason ' s creed are belief in the Supreme Ruler of the Universe , and a sincere desire to promote tho happiness of tho human race . Rational faith and progress are the mottoes inscribed on the banners which we bear

aloft in the universal camp of life , peace and goodwill to all mankind constitute our armour , and the weapon with -which we encounter ignorance and vice is the sword of knowledge and virtue .

To thoughtful men in our ranks thc question -will nevertheless arise , whether the motive power for good which Freemasonry possesses is really exercised with that unity of purpose and identity of action upon which we so complacently pride

ourselves . Asupcrficial Masonic observer is content to regard the Craft as a grand cosmopolitan federation , linked together by common aspirations , and influenced by the same lofty designs . True , the landmarks aro respected , as a rule , hy Masons

¦ wheresever dispersed . Our symbolic language affords means of recognition in every land , and mutual sympathy and mutual support are extended to worth y brethren wherever the Hag of Freemasonry waves .

But this is not the boundary of our work , this ia not the -ultima thule to which we aspire . Let ua take for example a scientific society , its objects are defined—geographers , whether in France or in

Germany , follow the same path ; astronomers , ¦ whether in the Old World or in the Now , scan the heavens with similar aims . Tho elucidation of truth and the advancement of science aro ever

International Masonic Relations.

before them , and although differences of opinion have arisen , and will ever arise amongst learned men upon certain points , still in the exact sciences aninfallible test of truth exists , and the true theory invariably proves triumphant . The recantation of Galileo under torture could not affect the

accuracy of his philosophy ; nay , even in the midst of his perturbation and anguish he was unable to control the impulse to exclaim that the world did move , notwithstanding his previous involuntary denial of the fact .

In astronomy and archaeology , in geometiy and anatomy , there are certain stern realities that cannot be overlooked ; certain standards by which wise men are guided in their analyses of assertions and claims . Unfortunately , however ,

when we come to consider codes of morality , when we soar to the abstract region of ethics , every thinker becomes a law to himself ; his definition of virtue is tinged with the hue of his own peculiar idiosyncracy , and although many may

agree in desiring to reach one goal , instead of pursuing the same road they travel by circuitous and seemingly opposite routes , when by united action in one direction they might accomplish more speedily and more satisfactorily the glorious result which each is anxious to achieve .

We consider that these remarks apply very forcibly to the present position of Freemasonry throughout the globe , and that a closer , a more brotherly , union is not only desirable but urgently needed , if we would really do all that so great

and so important a fraternity should effect for the amelioration of suffering humanity . We must enterTinto more intimate relations with our brethren in other lands ; we must march with them shoulder to shoulder in the struggle

which Right must ever maintain against Wrong , in the battle which Good must ever wage with Evil in this world . Our watch-words must be clearly defined , our shibboleth must be the same . In the attempt to make Freemasonry a vital power

whose presence shall shed sunshine where darkness prevails—in the endeavour to scatter the Promethean fire of brotherly love into sordid hearts and servile minds , and to kindle life aud soul in the breasts of those who droop beneath a

thousand cares—we shall be sustained by the consciousness of victory , we shall be upheld by the prescience of inevitable triumph . Yes , belief and progress , these two words embody and comprise the true Freemason ' s creed .

We do not work in vain , but we can achieve more than has yet been done ; let us weld the superb cntitiesof Freemasonry , whether in Europe or in Africa , into one grand and harmonious union . Let not tho diversities of worship , of

colour , or of clime arise to bar our progress to the light , but let us merge all minor differences in the g lorious aim that wc each have in view to promote the happiness of our fellow-creatures . Unity is the doctrine we preach , and even if we

had not to contend with such foes as priestcraft and superstitition , it would still be our duty to utilise the opportunity afforded by our Order of presenting to tho world the sublime spectacle of

a brotherhood bound together by the strongest ties of affection , and acting together as one man , for the realisation of objects iu thc highest degree praiseworthy and honourable .

WE have thc pleasure of announcing that the Right Hon . the Earl of Dalhousie , G . C . B ., M . AV . Grand Master Mason of Scotland has accorded his sanction to thc publication of the reports of the Grand Lodge of Scotland in the columns of THE FREEMASON . Our best acknowledgments are due to his Lordship for this mark of confidence .

Multum In Parbo, Or Masonic Notes And Queries.

Multum in Parbo , or Masonic Notes and Queries .

—?—UNION OF MASONIC RITES . This will never be accomplished until theso rites are better understood ; and the only way to

this is the publication of documentary evidence . Dr . Leeson has a large collection , if he could be induced to give to Masonio students . So far aa the evidence yet goes , the following seems to be the result ; all are more or less Templar rites ,

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BRO . YAKKEU AND " NOTES ON THE TEMPLE . I have to thank Bro . Yarker , tho historian of the Jerusalem Encampment , Manchester , for the fraternal notice of my review ( to be continued ) of his valuable work contained in his letter of

the 2 Gth ult . It really is a pleasure to discuss any Masonic matter with Bro . Yarker , and were some writers in THE FKEEMASON to adopt his style of keeping the subject in view , instead of fostering personalities and unbrotherly remarks , depend upon it

thero would be no cause then for the opportune and admirable paper by "A Lewis" on "Masonry and Dissension . " I do not speak now as if I wero faultless . If in any way my words have expressed unmasonic wishes or thoughts , I am sorry . We only live a few years in this world , and surely , as Masons , wo should endeavour to renderr