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bona fides , its promoters ; and what has been accomplished in a necessarily limited Society by a few Rosicrucians , can surely be achieved by the great Masonic Body .
In fine , we want in Freemasonry an Institute worthy of the Order , and to which its best members would be proud to belong . Let but a few men of the right stamp take
the lead , and we will guarantee tlie success of the project . Nor do we fear that anything but good can result from the diffusion of larger , broader , -and deeper views of
Freemasonry . On the contrary , the more its principles are intelligently interpreted to the class from which our ranks otieht to
be recruited—tlie more its precepts are faithfully carried out in practice—so much the more extensive will be its influence over the civilised globe .
It is peculiarly the province of English Freemasons to take the initiative in this good work , as in every other which pertains to the sphere of the Craft , because the
prestige of English Masonry is justly recognised wherever a Masonic sign is known , or a Masonic word spoken . But to
maintain this prestige we must keep the flag of progress flying , and the formation of a Literary Institute is just what we require to enable us to keep our station in the van .
Multum In Parbo, Or Masonic Notes And Queries.
Multum in Parbo , or Masonic Notes and Queries .
—•——THE ROYAL ORDER OF SCOTLAND . The printed history of the Royal Order of Scotland says : — " It is composed of two parts— H . R . M . and R . S . Y . C . S . The former took its rise in the reign of
David 1 ., King of Scotland , and the latter in lhat of King Robert the Bruce . Thc'last is believed to have been originally the same as the most ancient Order of the Thistle , and to contain the ceremonial of admission formerly practised in it . ' •The Order of H . R . M . had formerly its scat at
Kilwinning , and there is reason to suppose that it and the Grand Lodge of St . John ' s Masonry were governed by the same Grand Master . The introduction of this order into Kilwinning , appears to have taken place about the same time , or nearly the same period , asihe introductionof Freemasonry
into Scotland . The Chaldees , as is well known introduced Christianity inlo Scotland , and from their known habits , there are good grounds for believing that they preserved among them a knowledge of the ceremonies and precautions adopted for their protection in Judea . In establishing the
degree in Scotland , it is more than probable that it was done with the view to explain , in a corrrct Christian manner , the symbols and rites employed by the Christian architects and builders ; and this will also explain how the Royal Order is purely Catholic—not Roman Catholic—but adapted to all
who acknowledge the great truths of Christianity in the same way that Craft or symbolic Masonry is intended for all , whether Jew or Gentile , who acknowledge a supreme God . The second part , or R . S . Y . C . S ., is an order of knighthood , and perhaps the only genuine one in connection wi h Masonry ,
there being in it an intimate connecd in between the trowel and the sword , which others try to show . The lecture consists of a figurative description of the ceremonial , both of H . R .. M . and R . S . Y . C . S ., in simple rhyme , modernised , of course , by oral tradition , and breathing tbe purest spirit of
Christianity . Those two degrees constitute , as has already been said , the Royal Order of Scotland , the Grand Lodge of Scotland . Lodges or chapters cannot legally meet elsewhere , unless possessed of a chapter from if , or the Gran I Master , or his depute .
1 lie office of Grand Master is vested in the person ofthe King of Scotland ( now of Great Britain ) , and one seat is invariably kept vacant for him in whatever country a chapter is opened , and cannot be occupied by any other member . Those who are in posession of this degree , and the so-called higher
Multum In Parbo, Or Masonic Notes And Queries.
degrees , cannot fail to perceive that the greater part of them have been concocted from the Royal Order to satisfy the morbid craving for distinction which was so characteristic ofthe Continent during the latter half of last century . "There is a tradition amonst the Masons of
Scotland that after the dissolution of the Templars many of the knights repaired to Scotland , and placed themselves underthe protectionof Robert Bruce , and that after the battle of Bannockburn , which took place on St . John the Baptist ' s day , 1314 , this monarch instituted the Royal Order of H . R . M . and
Knights of the R . S . Y . C . S ., and established the chief seat at Kilwinning . From that Order it seems by no means improbable that the present degree of Rose Croix de Heredom may have taken , its origin . In two respects , at least , there seems to be a very close connection between the two systems . They both clai' -n 'he kingdom of Scotland , and the Abbey
of Kiltv r . nin j as having been at one time the chief seat of Covi . 'nment , and they both seem to have been instituted to give a Christian explanation to ancient Craft Masonry . There is besides a similarity in the names of the degrees of Rose Croix de Heredom and H . R . M . and R . S . Y . C . S ., amounting almost to an identity , which appears to indicate a very intimate relation of one to the other . "
The Royal Order formerly used to be conferred on Master Masons , but is now usually restricted to Royal Arch companions . A MEMBER OF THE ORDER .
The Grand Lodges Of Canada And Quebec.
THE GRAND LODGES OF CANADA AND QUEBEC .
As many of our readers may be interested in the action of the Grand Lodge of Canada in relation to the Quebec difficulty , at its last communication , we give the several propositions .
The Board of General Purposes , having had the mitter referred to them , reported the following resolutions , the adoption of which was moved by R . W . Bro . Thos . White , and seconded by R . W . Bro . Montgomery : —
" 1 . That the Grand Lodge desires to re-assert the principles of Masonic law , adopted at the special Communication , held in the citv of Montreal in December , 1 S 69 , and subsequently re-affirmed by unanimous vote of Grand Lo ige at the last Annual Communication , held in the City of Ottawa , as to the ' extent of its jurisdiction / comprising the provinces of Ontario and Ouebec .
" 2 . That whilst it has no reason to alter its views , thus formally pronou . iced , this Grand Lodge regrets the continuance of the difficulties which have arisen in the province of Quebec , and that no approach has been made to a restoration of the Masonic harmony in that province , as Grand Lodge
had reasop to hope would have taken place . " 3 . That an unanimous desire on the part ofthe lodges in Quebec to have that province set apart as a separate Masonic territory , would at all times have been and will be favourably considered by Grand Lodge .
" 4 . That Grand Lodge most earnestly desires the removal of all difficulties amongst Masons in the province of Quebec , and with that view resolves that a committee be appointed by Grand Lodge to confer with a committee of the lodges of Quebec which have ceased to work under the authority of
Grand Lodge , with a view to the restoration of Masonic harmony in that pn . vince . " 5 . That the suspension by edict of the Masters of lodges and Masons in that province , subsequently confirmed , be removed .
" 6 . That the committee so appointed shall , with all convenient speed , report the result of their conference to the Grand Master , and that he be requested to take immediate action upon such report . "
In amendment , it was moved by R . W . Bro . B . McKechnie , seconded by R . W . Bro . N . B . Falkner : " That having in view the true interests of Freemasonry , the maintenance of harmony , and the avoi lan' -c of scandal , be it " . { . 'solved—That the suspension of the adherents
of the so-ca'led Grand Lo . lge of Quebec be and is hereby withdrawn . " Tli . it the Grand Lodge of Quebec he and is hereby recognise ! as a duly constituted Grand Lo I •_ ' . > . " That wc hereby cede to the Grand Lodge of Quebec the whole of the province of Quebec , subject to the following conditions , viz .: —That all
The Grand Lodges Of Canada And Quebec.
lodges therein now in connection with the Grand Lodge , and lhat are desirous of maintaining that connection , may do so . " That this Grand Lodge do strongly , and with the most fraternal feelings , recommend that all the
lodges m the province of Quebec , and now in allegiance to this Grand Lodge , do take into serious consideration the necessity of sinking all differences , and cordially unitingtheniselves to the Grand Lodge of that province .
And in amendment to the amendment , it was moved hy V . W . Bro . Racicot , and seconded by R . W . Bro . Gutman : " That this Grand Lodge , while re-affirming its former opinion expressed at the Montreal and Toronto meetings , December , 1 S 6 9 and July , 1 S 70 ,
, as to the illegality of the organisation of the Grand Lodge of Quebec , and although no valid reason has ever existed for the disruption of this Grand Lodge in the manner attempted by the so-called Grand Lodge of Quebec , but being desirous of re-establishing peace and goodwill and harmony amongst all
the Masons of Canada , and of preventing lurther trouble and complications , and being now of opinion that these objects can best be obtained by the existence of a Grand Lodge for the province of Quebec , properlyorganised , Withthesame unanimous assent , if possible , and good feeling of all the
Masons m that province ; while at the same time the duties and obligations of this Grand Lodge towards the same loyal Masons should not be disregarded ; this Grand Lodge will give up and cede all the territory which it has occupied since 1 S 55 in that part of Canada constituting the province of
Quebec , make all just and financial settlements , remove all suspensions , and do all such things as may become necessary , so soon as this Grand Lodge receives notice that a settlement or compromise , mutually satisfactory , shall have been effected between the Masons residing in the province of Quebec , who have been and are now loyal
and faithful to this Grand Lodge on the one side , and the members ofthe so-called Grand Lodge on the other , in such manner as they may decide among themselves whilst acting in a true Masonic spirit ; and this Grand Lodge will not , for the present , take any further step or action of any kind whatever concen . iing the said so-called Grand Lodge of Quebec . " This last amendment was carried by a very large majority .
Tea And Its Properties.
TEA AND ITS PROPERTIES .
Since the time , now less than a century ago , wVn Messrs . Newbury , of St . Paul's-churchyard , adverj lised that they h id a small parcel of tea for sale at the low price of thirty-six shillings per pound , the taste for the Chinese plant has grown so rapidly that it has now become an absolute necessity to all
classes of Englishman , and , more especially , of Englishwomen . Nor is this to be wondered at , for few of us there are who have not had occasion to be greatful for the refreshing and invigorating , yet soothing qualities ofthe fragant infusion , in whose praises the poet Cowper sang so eloquently . The
enormous consumption of tea has given a wonderful impetus to the widespread trade of this nation , and the cultivation of the shrub has furnished employment to many millions of Chinese agriculturists But with the increased demand lias coins the " untradesmmlike practices" ofde . d : rs both at home
and in the far L 1 st , who have in one form or another adulterated the innocent herb we arc all so glad to quaff . It , therefore , becomes a public benefit when a well-known house like that of Messrs . Birbcr and Company's , of 274 , Regent-circus , Oxford-street , and 16 , Great Titchfield-strect , which
h is branch establishments in most ofthe important towns of England , and consequently h is the power of buying in the best markets , enters the field with the determination of supplying the general public with the best possible teas at a low price . No one expects a tradesman to supply his goods at a loss ,
but we have much pleasure in stating that , after testing Messrs . Barber and Co . ' s goods , we arc justified in asserting that in no one instance does their performance fall short of their promise . Messrs . Barber and Co . 's teas are in every respect excellent ,
and the purchaser can always depend upon receiving the growth for which he pays . This is in these times a 1 are advantage , but he who knows where it is t . ) be obtained has only himself to blame if for the future he every fails in obtaining a really good cup of tea .
WE learn that some correspondence has taken place between the Prince of Wales an . l the W . M . of Lodge 15 + ( Ireland ) , one of the most ancient lodges of Belfast , and which has been known since 1 S 13 as the , ; Prince of Wales'Own . " Of this lodge the Prince of Wales has consented to become an honorary member .
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bona fides , its promoters ; and what has been accomplished in a necessarily limited Society by a few Rosicrucians , can surely be achieved by the great Masonic Body .
In fine , we want in Freemasonry an Institute worthy of the Order , and to which its best members would be proud to belong . Let but a few men of the right stamp take
the lead , and we will guarantee tlie success of the project . Nor do we fear that anything but good can result from the diffusion of larger , broader , -and deeper views of
Freemasonry . On the contrary , the more its principles are intelligently interpreted to the class from which our ranks otieht to
be recruited—tlie more its precepts are faithfully carried out in practice—so much the more extensive will be its influence over the civilised globe .
It is peculiarly the province of English Freemasons to take the initiative in this good work , as in every other which pertains to the sphere of the Craft , because the
prestige of English Masonry is justly recognised wherever a Masonic sign is known , or a Masonic word spoken . But to
maintain this prestige we must keep the flag of progress flying , and the formation of a Literary Institute is just what we require to enable us to keep our station in the van .
Multum In Parbo, Or Masonic Notes And Queries.
Multum in Parbo , or Masonic Notes and Queries .
—•——THE ROYAL ORDER OF SCOTLAND . The printed history of the Royal Order of Scotland says : — " It is composed of two parts— H . R . M . and R . S . Y . C . S . The former took its rise in the reign of
David 1 ., King of Scotland , and the latter in lhat of King Robert the Bruce . Thc'last is believed to have been originally the same as the most ancient Order of the Thistle , and to contain the ceremonial of admission formerly practised in it . ' •The Order of H . R . M . had formerly its scat at
Kilwinning , and there is reason to suppose that it and the Grand Lodge of St . John ' s Masonry were governed by the same Grand Master . The introduction of this order into Kilwinning , appears to have taken place about the same time , or nearly the same period , asihe introductionof Freemasonry
into Scotland . The Chaldees , as is well known introduced Christianity inlo Scotland , and from their known habits , there are good grounds for believing that they preserved among them a knowledge of the ceremonies and precautions adopted for their protection in Judea . In establishing the
degree in Scotland , it is more than probable that it was done with the view to explain , in a corrrct Christian manner , the symbols and rites employed by the Christian architects and builders ; and this will also explain how the Royal Order is purely Catholic—not Roman Catholic—but adapted to all
who acknowledge the great truths of Christianity in the same way that Craft or symbolic Masonry is intended for all , whether Jew or Gentile , who acknowledge a supreme God . The second part , or R . S . Y . C . S ., is an order of knighthood , and perhaps the only genuine one in connection wi h Masonry ,
there being in it an intimate connecd in between the trowel and the sword , which others try to show . The lecture consists of a figurative description of the ceremonial , both of H . R .. M . and R . S . Y . C . S ., in simple rhyme , modernised , of course , by oral tradition , and breathing tbe purest spirit of
Christianity . Those two degrees constitute , as has already been said , the Royal Order of Scotland , the Grand Lodge of Scotland . Lodges or chapters cannot legally meet elsewhere , unless possessed of a chapter from if , or the Gran I Master , or his depute .
1 lie office of Grand Master is vested in the person ofthe King of Scotland ( now of Great Britain ) , and one seat is invariably kept vacant for him in whatever country a chapter is opened , and cannot be occupied by any other member . Those who are in posession of this degree , and the so-called higher
Multum In Parbo, Or Masonic Notes And Queries.
degrees , cannot fail to perceive that the greater part of them have been concocted from the Royal Order to satisfy the morbid craving for distinction which was so characteristic ofthe Continent during the latter half of last century . "There is a tradition amonst the Masons of
Scotland that after the dissolution of the Templars many of the knights repaired to Scotland , and placed themselves underthe protectionof Robert Bruce , and that after the battle of Bannockburn , which took place on St . John the Baptist ' s day , 1314 , this monarch instituted the Royal Order of H . R . M . and
Knights of the R . S . Y . C . S ., and established the chief seat at Kilwinning . From that Order it seems by no means improbable that the present degree of Rose Croix de Heredom may have taken , its origin . In two respects , at least , there seems to be a very close connection between the two systems . They both clai' -n 'he kingdom of Scotland , and the Abbey
of Kiltv r . nin j as having been at one time the chief seat of Covi . 'nment , and they both seem to have been instituted to give a Christian explanation to ancient Craft Masonry . There is besides a similarity in the names of the degrees of Rose Croix de Heredom and H . R . M . and R . S . Y . C . S ., amounting almost to an identity , which appears to indicate a very intimate relation of one to the other . "
The Royal Order formerly used to be conferred on Master Masons , but is now usually restricted to Royal Arch companions . A MEMBER OF THE ORDER .
The Grand Lodges Of Canada And Quebec.
THE GRAND LODGES OF CANADA AND QUEBEC .
As many of our readers may be interested in the action of the Grand Lodge of Canada in relation to the Quebec difficulty , at its last communication , we give the several propositions .
The Board of General Purposes , having had the mitter referred to them , reported the following resolutions , the adoption of which was moved by R . W . Bro . Thos . White , and seconded by R . W . Bro . Montgomery : —
" 1 . That the Grand Lodge desires to re-assert the principles of Masonic law , adopted at the special Communication , held in the citv of Montreal in December , 1 S 69 , and subsequently re-affirmed by unanimous vote of Grand Lo ige at the last Annual Communication , held in the City of Ottawa , as to the ' extent of its jurisdiction / comprising the provinces of Ontario and Ouebec .
" 2 . That whilst it has no reason to alter its views , thus formally pronou . iced , this Grand Lodge regrets the continuance of the difficulties which have arisen in the province of Quebec , and that no approach has been made to a restoration of the Masonic harmony in that province , as Grand Lodge
had reasop to hope would have taken place . " 3 . That an unanimous desire on the part ofthe lodges in Quebec to have that province set apart as a separate Masonic territory , would at all times have been and will be favourably considered by Grand Lodge .
" 4 . That Grand Lodge most earnestly desires the removal of all difficulties amongst Masons in the province of Quebec , and with that view resolves that a committee be appointed by Grand Lodge to confer with a committee of the lodges of Quebec which have ceased to work under the authority of
Grand Lodge , with a view to the restoration of Masonic harmony in that pn . vince . " 5 . That the suspension by edict of the Masters of lodges and Masons in that province , subsequently confirmed , be removed .
" 6 . That the committee so appointed shall , with all convenient speed , report the result of their conference to the Grand Master , and that he be requested to take immediate action upon such report . "
In amendment , it was moved by R . W . Bro . B . McKechnie , seconded by R . W . Bro . N . B . Falkner : " That having in view the true interests of Freemasonry , the maintenance of harmony , and the avoi lan' -c of scandal , be it " . { . 'solved—That the suspension of the adherents
of the so-ca'led Grand Lo . lge of Quebec be and is hereby withdrawn . " Tli . it the Grand Lodge of Quebec he and is hereby recognise ! as a duly constituted Grand Lo I •_ ' . > . " That wc hereby cede to the Grand Lodge of Quebec the whole of the province of Quebec , subject to the following conditions , viz .: —That all
The Grand Lodges Of Canada And Quebec.
lodges therein now in connection with the Grand Lodge , and lhat are desirous of maintaining that connection , may do so . " That this Grand Lodge do strongly , and with the most fraternal feelings , recommend that all the
lodges m the province of Quebec , and now in allegiance to this Grand Lodge , do take into serious consideration the necessity of sinking all differences , and cordially unitingtheniselves to the Grand Lodge of that province .
And in amendment to the amendment , it was moved hy V . W . Bro . Racicot , and seconded by R . W . Bro . Gutman : " That this Grand Lodge , while re-affirming its former opinion expressed at the Montreal and Toronto meetings , December , 1 S 6 9 and July , 1 S 70 ,
, as to the illegality of the organisation of the Grand Lodge of Quebec , and although no valid reason has ever existed for the disruption of this Grand Lodge in the manner attempted by the so-called Grand Lodge of Quebec , but being desirous of re-establishing peace and goodwill and harmony amongst all
the Masons of Canada , and of preventing lurther trouble and complications , and being now of opinion that these objects can best be obtained by the existence of a Grand Lodge for the province of Quebec , properlyorganised , Withthesame unanimous assent , if possible , and good feeling of all the
Masons m that province ; while at the same time the duties and obligations of this Grand Lodge towards the same loyal Masons should not be disregarded ; this Grand Lodge will give up and cede all the territory which it has occupied since 1 S 55 in that part of Canada constituting the province of
Quebec , make all just and financial settlements , remove all suspensions , and do all such things as may become necessary , so soon as this Grand Lodge receives notice that a settlement or compromise , mutually satisfactory , shall have been effected between the Masons residing in the province of Quebec , who have been and are now loyal
and faithful to this Grand Lodge on the one side , and the members ofthe so-called Grand Lodge on the other , in such manner as they may decide among themselves whilst acting in a true Masonic spirit ; and this Grand Lodge will not , for the present , take any further step or action of any kind whatever concen . iing the said so-called Grand Lodge of Quebec . " This last amendment was carried by a very large majority .
Tea And Its Properties.
TEA AND ITS PROPERTIES .
Since the time , now less than a century ago , wVn Messrs . Newbury , of St . Paul's-churchyard , adverj lised that they h id a small parcel of tea for sale at the low price of thirty-six shillings per pound , the taste for the Chinese plant has grown so rapidly that it has now become an absolute necessity to all
classes of Englishman , and , more especially , of Englishwomen . Nor is this to be wondered at , for few of us there are who have not had occasion to be greatful for the refreshing and invigorating , yet soothing qualities ofthe fragant infusion , in whose praises the poet Cowper sang so eloquently . The
enormous consumption of tea has given a wonderful impetus to the widespread trade of this nation , and the cultivation of the shrub has furnished employment to many millions of Chinese agriculturists But with the increased demand lias coins the " untradesmmlike practices" ofde . d : rs both at home
and in the far L 1 st , who have in one form or another adulterated the innocent herb we arc all so glad to quaff . It , therefore , becomes a public benefit when a well-known house like that of Messrs . Birbcr and Company's , of 274 , Regent-circus , Oxford-street , and 16 , Great Titchfield-strect , which
h is branch establishments in most ofthe important towns of England , and consequently h is the power of buying in the best markets , enters the field with the determination of supplying the general public with the best possible teas at a low price . No one expects a tradesman to supply his goods at a loss ,
but we have much pleasure in stating that , after testing Messrs . Barber and Co . ' s goods , we arc justified in asserting that in no one instance does their performance fall short of their promise . Messrs . Barber and Co . 's teas are in every respect excellent ,
and the purchaser can always depend upon receiving the growth for which he pays . This is in these times a 1 are advantage , but he who knows where it is t . ) be obtained has only himself to blame if for the future he every fails in obtaining a really good cup of tea .
WE learn that some correspondence has taken place between the Prince of Wales an . l the W . M . of Lodge 15 + ( Ireland ) , one of the most ancient lodges of Belfast , and which has been known since 1 S 13 as the , ; Prince of Wales'Own . " Of this lodge the Prince of Wales has consented to become an honorary member .