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of them can be implicitly followed . K LOSS may be fairly dubbed the father of the modern critical school , which is eclectic and universal , destructive and conservative all at the same time , in that it accepts no one theory of Masonic existence or perpetuation , but looks for it in various ages , and in differino- forms , putting faith on no infallible authority , and asking for

facts , not fictions , historical reality instead of legendary Sagas , plain prose authenticity for poetic myths . KLOSS is not of course without error , but he is the most , scrupulous and accurate of writers , and when you dissent from his conclusions , you have accurately to weigh his . iruumcnts . and carefully to measure your own words . The result of

the York and Worcester gatherings has shewn that there is in this country a laru-e store of Masonic archaeological remains , hardly known , and certainly almost overlooked . It is important to remember this fact , as it must permeate m ; iny a present movement which has for its aim the cultivation of Masonic intellectuality , the unearthing of Masonic curios , and above all ,

must constitute a general test of aesthetic elevation and good taste as varying somewhat from normal meetings and customary gatherings , which are too apt only to proceed in the well-trodden groove of normal routine and agreeable sociality . VVe say nothing in the abstract against these two

characteristics of English Freemasonry . They are both laudable and enjoyable in measure . But we can do no harm to our cherished and valuable Order , if to all abiding principles of charity , loyalty , sociality and toleration , we add a hig her programme of intellectual culture , and scientific and archaeological developement .

* * * ALL the Craft will learn with very sincere regret of the serious illness of our very esteemed brother , / ENEAS J . MCINTYRE , P . G . R ., which has confined him to the house for more than 8 weeks , and from which he is

slowly recovering . But our readers will all be pleased to learn that he is on the mending way , and that he is recovering ! There are few brethren to whom the English Craft are more indebted for sage counsels , and long and faithful services , than our very valued Past Grand Registrar .

* * * WE call attention elsewhere to an article from the Times , on certain recent revelations of French Freemasonry , by M . Andrieux , late Prefect of Police ! In the first place , we beg to shew that French Freemasonry is not

English or Cosmopolitan Freemasonry , and that much of its ceremonial is alike grotesque , childlike , and hurtful . In the next place , we believe that M . Andrieux ' s memory is slightly defective , and that like all men intent on making out a " good case , " he alike forgets the serious , and exaggerates the trifling !

Consecration Of The Portsmouth Temperance Lodge, No. 2068.

CONSECRATION OF THE PORTSMOUTH TEMPERANCE LODGE , No . 2068 .

On Monday , the 16 th inst ., another lodge , and that founded on Temperance principles , was added to the roll of the Grand Lodge of England by the constitution of the Portsmouth Temperance Lodge , No . 2068 , at the Soldiers' Institute , Portsmouth , when there was a very large gathering of brethren . Amongst those present were

Bros . VV . VV . B . Beach , M . P ., P . G . M . Hants and Isle of Wight ; J . E . Le Feuvre , D . P . G . M . ; MajorS . Smith , VV . M . 2016 , P . G . S . W . ; M . E . Frost , P . P . G . S . W ., acting P . G . J . W . ; Revs . A . C . Hervey , W . M . 30 Q , and Dr . T . P . Mullins , S . D . 1971 , P . G . Chaps . ; I . R . Kastrick , P . G . Treas . ; E . Goble , P . G . Sec . j 1 . Pomeroy , P . G . S . D . j G . Pack , P . G . l . D . ; H . 1 . Worth , P . G . Swd . Br . j D . S . Pring , P . G . D . C . ; E . H . LiddellP . G . A . D . C . ; R . W . Beale , P . G . Std . Br . ; G . R . Strick , P . G . Purst . ;

, W . H . Jacobs , J . E . Buck , and R . Glasspool , P . G . Stwds . j G . Sylvester , P . G . Org . ; the founders , Bros . T . Ward , P . M . ; J . Palmer , G . Reading , G . F . Beavis , J . R . Pither , P . H . Emanuel , G . Nayler , VV . M . 928 ; W . G . Robinson , Q . Cecconi , W , Robinson , G . Sylvester , C . G . Adams , P . M . ; VV . Miller , E . O . V . Haldane , P . M . j I . Woodhouse , P . M . ; and R . Griffiths—Bros . Wallingford , P . P . G . W . ; Rev . A . A . Headlev . 487 . P . P . G . Chap .: H . I . Guy , P . M . 342 , P . P . G . D . C .: G . Arnold , P . M .

142 S , P . P . G . A . D . C ; G . Bond , P . M . 4 S 7 , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . Frideberg , P . M . 342 , P . P . G . P . ; J . Gieve , P . M . 1069 , P . P . G . Stwd . ; E . A . Wells , P . M . 15 ; J . Marks , W . M . 76 ; A . Joliffe , W . M ., and O . Rowe , A . D . C . 257 ; W . Gunnell , W . M ., J . Brickwood , I . P . M ., A . Holley , P . M ., G . Gunnell , L . E . Vivash , A . Abrahams , F . H . Fay , N . Glazebrook , and J . Andrew , 342 ; Gen . Sir G . H . Willis , K . C . B ., 423 ; F . Palsgrave , P . M .. and 1 . Cowd . 1 AV . 4 S 7 ; 1 . H . Gieve , W . M ., A . R . Holbrook , P . M ., E .

Goldsmith , P . M ., G . Harvey , T . W . Haydon , and W . A . Hill , 309 ; Wm . Putt , 587 ; W , H . Jennings , 670 ; J . G . Harris , 726 ; J . Collings , W . M ., H . Kimber , P . M ., W , Dart , P . M ., H . E . Tuck , and VV . G . Wells , 804 ; J . Lloyd , S 51 ; J . Swan , P . M ., VV . B . Kdgeler , P . M ., W . A . Marshallsay , J . W ., J . Fowler , G . Pearson , and J . Loveridge , 028 ; H . Cook , VV . M ., VV . E . Atkins , P . M ., V . Lidebetter , and I . J . Moses , 10 C 9 ; G . \ V . Taylor , 1424 ; J . Jackson , J . VV ., H . Stockdale , G . F . Williams , C . V . Birch , I . S . Buchanan , VV . H . Pearce , and W . E . Leamy , 1428 ; J . Gould , 156 4 ; F .

Bitchelor , VV . M . 1705 ; R . E . Buckle , G . Bamden , G . Brookland , R . H . Ash , and W . Stanley , 1776 ; J . Westaway , W . M ., and R . Hadan , 1834 ; H . Long , S . W ., Sam Knight , C . B . Steward , G . Backler , A . G . Long , H . Long , E . Austin , W . Mayborn , G . L . Green , and S . Hyne , 1903 ; H . R . Triggs , W . M ., J . C . Arlidge , S . W ., J . W . Wright , J . VV ., and VV . J . Borrow , 195 S ; J . Dempsey , W . M ., VV . Brunwin , P . M ., G . B . Irons , P . M ., F . C . Marks , and C . Larkins , 903 ; W . H . Barker , 1 SS 4 ; Dillon , 1483 ; D . Johnstone , 497 ; G . II . Swanborough , 2016 ; T . Kenloch , 81 ; J . Godding , A . Beattie , 30 ( S . C . ); H . Love , 309 ( S . C . ); aitd others .

The lodge was opened by the Provincial Grand Master and his officers exactly at 4 . 30 o ' clock , in the Three Degrees , and the brethren saluted the P . G . M . and D . P . G . M ., respectively . W . Bro . J . E . LE FEUVRE , D . P . G . M ., in his address to the P . G . M ., made some remarks on the circumstances under which the lodge was formed ,

and remarked that it was the forty-second lodge in ' the province . He expressed his well wishes for the future happiness and prosperity of the lodge , and he was sure it would be realised by its being supported by such a numerous gathering . The Temperance Lodge would add another prosperous lodge to the province , and it was a great satisfaction to add 2068 on the roll ol the Province of Hants and Isle of Wight .

The PROV . GRAND MASTER said that it afforded him very great p leasure to be present that day . It was no new thing for him to come to Portsmouth or its vicinity to constitute a lodge . Since he first accepted the

Consecration Of The Portsmouth Temperance Lodge, No. 2068.

office of Prov . Grand Master he had constituted many lodges in Portsmouth . There was some doubt whether if new lodges sprung into existence they would be adequately supported . But in this large and important neighbourhood , embracing as it did such a large population , he saw no reason for believing that when a new lodge was applied for those taking that course were not actuated by a sincere desire to promote the interests of Freemasonry . He felt quite certain that no brethren would ever think of

applying for a new lodge unless they desired to ensure its success . He had no reason to complain on this score , for he had seen new lodges spring into existence , and he had found that brethren who had started them had been fully impressed with the weight and responsibility of what they had undertaken . Therefore he was quite certain that in this case he was not misinterpreting the feelings of those who had applied for the warrant and offered to hold office under it when he said that they were animated by a

desire to secure permanence , stability , and success of the lodge . He wished them well , and that their success might be in accordance with what was anticipated . To propagate Freemasonry in the present day was no light work , and they must all feel that in belonging to such a large and important Order , which extended its branches over every part of the civilised world , they had a heavy responsibility upon them . Every individual Mason ought to show that he had something to do for the welfare of the Order

to which he belonged , that he had to show that he was a worthy member of it , and that if by his means something might be done to increase the repute , permanence , stability , and the welfare of the Order , he might feel certain that he had done some good . He ought to feel that if the outer world pointed to Freemasonry and Freemasons as a body of men who were doing no good in the world , he was able to refute it so far as he could by his own conduct , and by showing that

the lessons of Freemasonry had a powerful influence in shaping it and turning him towards good and not towards evil . Let them feel that whatever might be said about their Order they could not have the finger of scorn pointed against , or have it said that they were doing that which was wrong . Let them be animated by feelings like that , and they would do the very best they could to vindicate the fame of the Order , and to what they belonged , and of what they ought to be proud . He trusted that in that lodge the principles which were instilled would have a powerful effect upon many who

were initiated within its walls , and that the lodge would be the means of propagating the tenets of Freemasonry , and doing good to many who were admitted within its precincts . He trusted that the lodge might flourish , and that when they met again on any anniversary or other occasion they would be able to congratulate themselves upon the success which had attended the efforts of the promoters and those who mi ght become members . ( Applause . ) The hymn " Great source of light and love" was sungjby an efficient choir , conducted by Bro . G . Sylvester , P . G . Organist .

The petition and warrant having been read by the P . G . SECRETARY , Bro . Dr . MULLINS , P . G . Chaplain , delivered an oration on the " Nature and Design of the Institution . " He said it afforded Wm very great pleasure to attend that afternoon , as the constitution of the Portsmouth Temperance Lodge was a pleasing event , to be marked in the annals of the province , for although there were temperance lodges in other provinces , this was the first in Hants and Isle of Wight , and it was fitting that Portsmouth should take the

lead . The name of the lodge cast no reflection on other lodges , for he was sure that nothing was further from the founders' wish than to claim a higher status of culture and utility than their fellows . Every Masonic lodge that remained faithful to the principles of the Craft must in the strict sense of the word be a temperance lodge , and every Freemason who was true to the principles of the Craft must be a man who led a sober , righteous , and , he would add , a godly life . Temperance was one of the cardinal virtues , and , as such , was held in high esteem amongst man . The grand principles of

the Order were "Justice , Temperance , and Fortitude . " The keystone of English Freemasonry was a belief in the existence of a personal , individual God , who had created all men , and consequently in His sight all were brethren , so that Freemasonry could be carried out upon an equal footing , and in a Masonic lodge there could be no distinction , but all men were equal . There was no difference , whether in religion , politics , or accidental wealth . Yet it was a fact that these lodges existed for the convenience of the members . There were lodges for the Army and Navy , for barristers , for brethren

engaged in the theatrical profession , for members of the University at Oxford , and the Apollo at Oxford . Therefore no apology was necessary for the constitution of a lodge in which the brethren were united by a common opinion as to what they should drink . It could not be denied that of late years a great movement had been taking place in this country , and there were about five millions of total abstainers , amongst whom , no doubt , were a large number of Masons , for wherever they saw any great and philanthropic movement there they found Masons to the front . Therefore , it was only

fair that here and there a lodge should be constituted for their convenience . This was an age of searching inquiry and of intellectual activity , when most of their old institutions were on their trial . That being the case , Masonry could not expect to escape the spirit of the age . But when they found Freemasonry come forth , and that from its inherent principles it was prepared to take part in the onward march of civilisation , that was the surest sign of its vitality and strength . There was no denying the lact that a great social reform had been progressing of late vears . The temperance

movement was one of the most remarkable of the age . It had more or less influenced all classes . in Society . Social reform has told them , on indisputable grounds that , the future habits of temperance would elevate and improve the condition of the people . He was not there to deliver a lecture , but he regarded it as an indication of the power and vital energy of Masonry that it extended its sympathy to this movement , and accentuated its approval of this great social reform , as it did that day . The outer world would say it was only for prudential motives '; there was no moral or social motive in

Freemasonry . Why , the existence of T . G . A . O . T . U . was the bond of their brotherhood , and to Him all creatures had to record an account of their actions . Freemasonry had taken a glorious part in the great educational movement , and their Schools stood forth as a memorial of Masonic benevolence . For their three great Institutions the large sum of £ 48 , 883 was received in 1884 , besides between nine and ten thousand pounds voted by the Lodge of Benevolence to indigent Masons of all nationalities . One of the wisest things that had been done by the Provincial Grand

Lodge was to formulate a scheme for the education of their local orphans . He thought the Grand Lodge of England had acted wisely in permitting the foundation of the temperance lodges . One of the finest maxims to be found in George Eliot ' s works was" Those whom we trust we educate , " and he had no doubt that their total abstaining brethren would repay the confidence of the Grand Lodge , and in a tangible way show the stability of their principles , by constituting the new lodge a Life Governor of the Masonic Charities . That fact would speak well in their favour . He concluded by

wishing prosperity to the new lodge amidst loud applause . The hymn "O Lord Most Hi gh , " was efficiently rendered by the choir . The brethren having turned to the east , the P . G . M . gave the invocation , and the P . G . Chaplain read II . Chronicles , chap . ii . 1 to 16 v ., after which the tracing boards were uncovered , and the D . P . G . M ., and two Wardens carried the elements of consecration round the room three times , as did also

the P . G . Chaplain with the censer . The PROV . GRAND MASTER then solemnl y dedicated the lodge , and the second portion of the dedication prayer was read . The lodge then being constituted was then resumed to the Second Degree , and the W . M . designate , Bro . Capt . Thomas Ward , R . A ., P . M ., was duly installed . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree and closed