Grand Chapter Of Canada

have indeed great reason to return our heartfelt thanks to the Giver of all Good foi this , one of his manifold mercies , in thus giving back from the very brink of the grave the "Hope of the British Dominion , " and over which the sun never sets ! I hardly need , I think , suggest a loyal address of

congratulation and warm sympathy to be prepared and sent to Englaud . I see by a published document that the Grand Logge of Canada has already performed its part of this grateful duty , and I regret that their address is not made ajoint one , emanating from our two bodies . We belong

to the same time-honoured mstitutiou , are actuated by the same loving loyalty and devotion to the Crown , and we are in close communion one with another . Perhaps Grand Chapter may see the propriety of this joint action , and probably it is not too late to send a communication to the

Grand Lodge , expressive of our desire to wntem this course . Their address speaks your sentiments most fully , I am very sure , and most appropriately and cannot do otherwise than insure your cordial co-operation . It is for you to decide . Before concluding , I must state that there is

one unfortunate cause of difficulty which Grand Chapter in its wisdom will , I trust-Jarrange . D iscord is at work in Prevost Chapter , No . 14 , Durham , and I fear that it owes its origin to what Ave all understand as the "Quebec Difficulty , " to which , however , I need not further allude . I am

afraid that Companions have suffered their feelings to find entrance into their Chapters . 1 thought I had succesfully prevented this , but seem , to my sorrow , to have failed . The papers relating to this matter are with the Grand Scribe E ., and willenlighten you sufficiently , without my occupying

mere of your time than 1 now have by entering into details . I hope most sincerely that this outstanding grievance and masonic scandal will be removed by your action . And now I will conclude by reminding Grand Chapter that new officers have to be elected .

You have given me your confidence , by choosing me for eleven years to be your Grand First Principal . I cannot sufficiently express my grateful sense of your kindness ; but have endeavoured , to the best of my judgment , to repay your trust , by fufilling my duties zealously , faithfully , and

impartially , and trying to promote the welfare of Grand Chapter . The period has noAV arrived when I must seriously ask to be relieved from my high office . I have not nearly so much leisure now to attend to the details of Freemasonry as I had , although I shall ever take an earnest interest

therein , and in our Order generally . I therefore invite you to select from among the many good and true men you have among you , one to succeed me as your presiding officer . However little I may care to spare my own self , I feel that I can no longer do full justice to Grand Chapter , though

quite as much devoted to you as ever . I Avill therefore offer my farewell , except as an individual member and companion . My best thanks are due , and I . tender them to my companion officers , for their attention and kindness . Your Grand Scribe E . I cannot sufficently praise . He

is a treasure to Grand Chapter ; and fortunate it is for the Grand First Principal to be able to have such a valuable officer at his elbow . R . E . Companion T . B . Harris and I have never had one single difference since we have been , for so long

a period , brought into official and friendly contact with each other . I pray that the Great I Am will spare us to meet together next year in health and happiness , and may Lie preserve our Order , and protect and protect and care for you all . So mote it be .

ni * F ... K !* .. ST . —F . l'l's ' s Cur , > . * ,. —r . U ' . ll-H'l . AMI CoMi-IIM 1 X 0 . — "Ilv a thorough knowledge of tin- natural laws which i . overn the operations of digestion ami nutrition , .-unl bv n careful application of the line im . in . ni .-s nf wcll-sclc . ti . l coco . i / iUr . Kpps has provided .. nr brca .- . f .-ist tables Willi a dclicatclv-llavoiircd bcver .-it'c , which may * "ivc us inanv heavv doctors' bill . ; . "—Civil Scriiitr C . a-uttf . Made '•nnp ] v with lloilini : Water ... Milk . Knch packet is labelled"JAMK .. l . i-i-s 8 . Cu ., lloinua . pathie Chemists , London . "

III . I . I . OWAV ' S 1 * 11 . 1 ..-. —Depression of . Spirits , 1 lebility . —Some defect in digestion is i ^ enerallv the cause of menial depression . On rectilyiiii ; the ilisnrilcri . il stomach the I .. 111 ; list of ( : looniy thoughts rein-can , I is- succeeded hv more lu . pelni and more liappv I ' cdiiii ; .- - . Hollow-ay ' s Tills have been renowned far and wide for cllcctiu . n this desirable chanije , without inconveniencm . * the morbidlv

sensitive or most delicate organism . They remove all obstructions , regulate all secretions , anil collect depraved humours by purifying Ihe blood and itivi ^ oratinu ; the stomach . Their medicinal virtues reach , reliese , and sliinuiate everv ori'au and i ; laii . l in the body , whereb y the entile s \> tem is renovated . No medicine ever before discmeied acts so benetn iallv up .. 11 the blood and circulation as llolloway ' s cclfbiated I ' tllc-Al . ' . 1 .

Multum In Parbo, Or Masonic Notes And Queries.

Multum in Parbo , or Masonic Notes and Queries .

BRO . HOLMES AND HIS NOTES ( PAGE 607 ) . The Lodge of Edinburgh , Mary ' s Chapel , No . 1 on the roll of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , is assigned as having been the builders of Melrose Abbey , in 1136 , while the Lodge Mother Kilwinning , No . o , only claims date 1140 .

The Lodge Mary ' s Chapel , No . 1 , never had in any Masonic publication any other date than 1 , 518 assigned to it . The fact is a Masonic lodge still exists at Melrose , claiming its origin from the building of the Abbey , and having records of of very ancient date . This lodge is

self-supporting , and independent of all others , and in no way recognises the authority of the Grand Lodge of Scotland , but admits as visitors Freemasons , from wherever they come . There is no doubt that this was one of the several lodges or bodies of Freemasons engaged in the

erection of ecclesiastical structures in Scotland , of an earlier date than either Mother Kilwinning or Mary ' s Chapel . The fact of this lodge never having joined the Grand Lodge of Scotland , its existence has always been attempted to be

ignored , but a more prosperous or rich lodge is not under the Scottish jurisdiction . On strict examination , it will be found to date at least four years older than any lodge in Scotland . ONE WHO OFTEN VISITS IT .

LEGALITY or LODGE MEETINGS . An Act passed in the . 39 th George III ., chap . 79 , ( 12 th July , 1 799 ) intituled "An Act for the more effectual suppression of societies established for seditious and treasonable purposes , and for better preventing treasonable and seditious practices . "

Freemason lodges are . exempt from its provisions , provided that the 6 th section is complied with , a portion of which is as follows : — " That this exemption shall not extend to any society or lodge , unless the name or denomination thereof , and the usual place or places , and

time or times of its meetings , and the names and descriptions of all and every the members thereof be registered with the Clerk of the Peace of the county or borough in which such lodge is situate , within two months after the passing of this Act , and also on or before the twenty-fifth day of March in every succeeding year .

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Original Correspondence .

INSTRUCTION IN SOUTH WALES . To the Editor nf the . Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — My attention has been directed to a paragraph in your journal of the 21 st ult ., headed " Instruction in South Wales , " but which , in truth , chronices the proceedings of one lodge

onl y in this Province , viz ., the " Indefatigable Lodge , No . 237 , Swansea . " If , as stated , the brethren of the Indefatigable Lodge have not held any Lodges of Instruction for a number of years I assume that some good and efficient reason exists for not lioldinir them ,

but the reason is certainly not a lack of ability on the part of its members , many of whom are skilful Masons , quite competent to perform any work they undertake . The paragraph states , however , " That the members of the Craft in South Wales have now

an opportunity of becoming thoroughly acquainted with the beauties of Freemasonry , as contained in the Lectures , " the inference being that no such opportunity had ever been afforded in the past or permitted in the present . What are the facts r Let them speak for

themselves . In the year 1864 , Lodges of Instruction were held at the Indefatigable Lodge , Swansea , in the months of April , May , June , July , August , and September . At each of these meetings the Sections in either First , Second , or third Degree

were worked ; and notably , at the September meeting , the Fifteen Sections were worked throughout , for the first lime in South Wales . These Lodges of Instruction were nresided over by the then Worshipful Master , Brother Kdward J . Morris , our present Deputy Prov . G . M . The example thus set , was followed in a short

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time by the other lodges in the Province , to the great advantage of Freemasonry in South Wales . I have kept no register ot the dates , but , I may state , that I have , since the period above referred to , attended Lodges of Instruction at the

Cambrian Lodge , No . 364 , Neath ; at the Afan Lodge , No . 8 . 5 . 3 , Aberavon ; at the Bute Lodge , No . 9 60 , Cardiff '; and at the Talbot Lodge , No . 1323 , Swansea , at which the Sections have been excellently worked .

At my own lodge , the Cambrian , No . . 364 , the Sections have been frequently worked ; and , I may add , were . last worked on Monday evening , the 7 th inst ., on the occasion of a friendly visit from the officers and members of the Afan and Talbot Lodges , when the W . Deputy Prov .

G . M . favoured us by presiding . At the recenty established Talbot Lodge , at Swansea , the Sections have been repeatedl y worked ; they were last worked , I am told , most admirably , on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst ., the W . M ., the Rev . Charles T . Heartlcy , M . A ., presiding on the occasion with marked ability .

On Monday next , the officers and members of the Cambrian and Talbot Lodges , will pay a friendl y visit to the Brecknock Lod ge , No . < 5 ji , Brecon , when it is , I believe , intended to work the Seven Sections of the First Lecture , and when the "W . Deputy Prov . G . M . will preside .

That the members of the Indefatigable Lodge should have desired their efforts to improve themselves to be known and apprecipated , is but natural ; but the credit could have been earned

and the praise won , without ignoring either the past history of the lodge , or efforts similarly put forth by other lodges in the Province . I am , dear Sir and Brother , Faithfully and fraternally yours , WALTER WIIITTINOTON , P . M . NO . . 3-64 . Prov . G . Secretary .

IT-IE SECRETARYSHIP 'OF TH 15 MA SONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

To ihe Editor of The Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — 1 have noticed with pleasure the cordial tone of the letters of two of your esteemed correspondents , recommending . our worthy Bro .

Wentworth Little for the office as Secretary , ( about to become vacant , as I learn ) , to the Girl ' s School . The prizes in Masonry are few , and they should be conferred on those who live in and for the Royal Art .

Bro . Little has has now for some years distinguished himself as a Masonic student , and the Craft generally owes a great deal to him . As an able exponent of our mysteries , an erudite Freemason , and an energetic officer , Bro . Little

would honour the post to which it is hoped he may be appointed . My influence is nil , and my opinion , 1 dare say , of little wei ght , but if I had a hundred votes , I should give them to Bro . Little .

lours fraternally EMKA HOLMES . P . G . Reg . Suffolk .

ITIE DUKE OF ST . ALBANS VISIT TO LINCOLN .

To the . Editor of the freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — I perceive b y Saturday ' s issue of the Freemason you have been misinformed with reference to the Duke of St . Alban ' s visit to Lincoln , ( vide page 617 ) .

The Duke has kindl y consented to preside at the opening ceremony of the new Masonic Hall Buildings in this City , on Tuesday , the 29 th inst ., when it is intended to transfer the William , 297 , and St . Hugh Lodge , 1386 , from the present lodge rooms in Grantham-street , to the New Hall in

Newland . The foundation stone of these new buildings was laid on Thursday , 17 th August , 1871 , and it is looked for ward to the works being completed by the above date . The buildings consist of a large concert hall , capable of accomodating upwards

of 700 persons ; small hall for sales , Kx . ; lodge , banquet and clothing room , with suitable accessories . The programme of arrangements forthe opening day is not yet fully decided upon . 1 remain , Deal Sir and Brother , yours truly , HENRY WATSON . J . W . ijS 6