Freemasonry In Ireland.

" Nor must we forbear to ' mention Hugh de Lacy , Earl of Ulster , who was likewise an excellent Mason . He founded Carrickfergus , built a friery in Down , Anno Dom . 1232 ; the famous Castle of Trim , the Priory of St John the Baptist , in the territory of Ards , and also several other abbeys and castles , which would he too tedious here to mention . Let the

curious but examine the histories and antiquities of Ireland , and they will find it able to vie with most kingdoms in ancient abbeys and venerable Gothic buildings , according to the architecture of the times wherein they were built . And now in this present age there are many curious buildings erected , and many now erecting thoughout the kingdom , after the manner of the

Augustan style ; and the city of Dublin is supposed to have as curious and stately buildings , both public and private , as any one city in the world . " As a catalogue of those curious and stately buildings would be too tedious here to insert , so it would be a crime not to mention tho two famous Master Masons and curious Architects , in whom

centers all that was truly ingenious m Vitruvms , Palladio , Inigo Jones , Sir Christopher Wren , & c ., viz : Thos . Burgh , Esq ., Engineer and Surveyor-General of His Majesty's Fortifications and Buildings , in Ireland ; and Capt . Edward Lovet Pearce , the contriver and projector of that strong , well contrived , noble pile , the Parliament Hall , whose first stone was laid at the south side on February the 3 rd , 1728-9 , by the Lords

Justices , together with several of the nobility and members of Parliament , attended by the yeomen of the Guard , a detachment of dragoons , and another of foot . In the body of which stone were laid two silver medals , with theeffigies of their present majesties , King George and Queen Caroline , and over the medals was laid a plate of copper , on which is engraved the following inscription : —

" Seremssimus et Potentissimns Rex Georgius Secuudus , Per Excellent Domiuum Johannem Domiuum Carteret Baron de Hawnes Locum teuentem Et per Excellent . Dominus Hugonem Archieinn . Armachau . Tho nam Wyndham Cancell .

Quliel . Conolly 1 ) om . Com . Protocul . Justiciarios Generates Primum hujusce Domus Parliament , Lapidem Posuit Tertio Die , Februar Anna Dom . MiiCCXXVIII , " And their excellencies , the Lords Justices , were

pleased to leave on the stone a purse with twenty-one guineas , which the aforesaid Capt . Pearce , the architect , distributed among the Craftsmen , to drink towards the healths of their majesties , the Prince of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family " And now under , his present majesty , King George II ., ( a Mason king , whom God preserve ) while arts and science flourish , while noblemen , gentlemen ,

clergymen and learned scholars of most professions and denominations have frankly joined to take the charges and to wear the badges of Free and Accepted Masons , let all Freemasons so behave themselves as to be accepted of ( iod , the Grand Architect of the Universe , and continue to be , as they have ever been , the wonder of the world ; and let the cement of the brotherhood be so well preserved , that the whole body may remain as a well built arch . "

WE are informed that Herbert Horace Newman , son of the late Bro . W . J . Newman , Superintondcntof the Exhibition Department at the Crystal Palace , is a candidate for admission into the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . This is a case that deserves , and doubtless will obtain , strong support , as tho deceased brother was highly esteemed and respected by the Craft , and no le s than sixtv brethren recommend

the application , amongst whom we may mention Bro . Dr . Hogg , P . G . D ., of 1 , Bedford-square , and Bro . Emmens , PG . P ., 128 , Wenloek-street , N ., and Bro . W . II . Harper , Crystal Palace , by all of whom proxies will be received . CEMENT . —The lodge is strongly cemented with love and friendship , and every brother is duly taught secrecy and prudence , morality and good fellowship .

THE BLOOD IN OLD AGE . —As age advances , the blood becomes thin and cloudy—or in a full habit , thick and cloudy . The failing of the powers of life requires extra nutrition and support , and the blood yielding the excess required is soon overcharged with carbon , which gives to it the cloudy appearance , llcing then impure , day by day the vitiated matter increases , and the bodv suffers from a

thousand ailments . "The Blood Purifier "—Old Dr . Jacob Townsend's Sarsaparilla—supplies the extra nutrition to the blood , and restores to it its tloridhue , and then the progress of decay is arrested , and the ailments disappear j man lives out his days , and the sunset of life is unattended witli suffering . Testimonials with each bottle from the Hon . the Dean

of Lismorc , General Wm . Gilbert , of the Indian Army ; the Kcv . Francis Monck , of " The Gospel Evangelist" Ordered also by the Apothecaries' Hall , London . Sold by all Druggists , in bottles 2 s . 6 d „ 4 s , 4 s . 6 d . 7 s . 6 d ., Us . Pills and Ointment each in boxes Is I'd ., 2 s . 3 d ., 4 s . 6 d . —Caution . —Get the red and blue wrappers , with the Old Doctor ' s bead in the centre . No other genuine

Metropolitan Masonic Meetings

METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS

For the Week ending August 28 , 1869 . Monday , August 23

Lodge No . 902 , "Burgoyne , ' Andertons Hotel , Fleet-street . „ 904 , " De Grey and Ripon , " George Hotel , Great Ilford . Tuesday , August 24 . Lodge No . 186 , " Industry , " Freemasons' Hall .

„ 1158 , " Southern Star , " Montpelier Tavern , Walworth . Metropolitan Chapter of Instruction , George Hotel , Aldermanbury at 7 ; Comp . Brett , Preceptor .

Domatic Lodge of Instruction , Palmerston Tavern , Grosvenorpark , Camberwell , at 7 . 30 . Faith Lodge of Instruction , Metropolitan Railway , Victoria Station , at 8 .

Wednesday , August 25 . Lodge No . 507 , " United Pilgrims , " Horns Tavern , Kennington . „ 754 , " High Cross , " White Hart Hotel , Tottenham . „ 898 , "Temperance in the East , " Private Assembly

Rooms , 6 , Newby-place , Poplar . United Strength Lodge of Instruction , No . 228 , Bull and Gate , Kentish Town-road . Thursday , August 26 . General Committee Female School . Freemasons' Hall , at 4 .

Chap . No . 657 , " Canonbury , " George Hotel , Aldermanbury . Friday , August 27 . Chap . No . 749 , " Belgrave" Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street .

Emulation Lodge of Improvement for M . M . s , Freemasons Hall , at 7 . Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , George Hotel , Alderma . nbury , at 7 ; Bro . Brett , Preceptor ,

Belgrave Lodge of Instruction , Duke of Wellington . Hotel , Spring-gardens , Charing-cross . Saturday , August 28 . _ ( Nil- )

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^ frimfiscntints . PROV . GRAND LODGE OF HERTFORD . AM . M . APROJST , in case , without name , was left in the carriage between Watford and Camden Town , and may be had at . the ( Mice of this Paper .

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ESTABLISHED 1840 . B RO . W . H . WAGHORN Manufacturer of Regalia for all Societies . Masonic Aprons , Collars , Kibbons , Sashes , and every requisite for all degrees in Freemasonry always in Stock . 10 , VisKGAit YARD . COVENT GAHUES , LONDON , W . C .

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~ A- T ) KO . R . FLETCHER , Ma- /§^ / vL $ \ -D sonic Stationer , Masonic Emblems , JSgpglL , / ^ r \ Anns , Crests , Monograms , Addresses , ' " 'S ^ T * & c , beautifully stamped on note paper and envelopes in Gold , Silver or Colours . Lodge Stationery correctly and carefully prepared . Jewels copied and Signet Kings engraved with minute care . The patronage of the Craft respectfully solicited by Bro . R . FI . KTCIIKB , Masonic Stationer , 10 , Winsley-street , Oxford-street , London , W ., opposite the Pantheon .

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B RO . H T . LAMB , MANUFACTURER OF MASONIC JEWELS , ST . JOHN SQUARE , CLERKENWELL LONDON . ILLUSTRATED P ? ICE LIST PJST FREE ON APPLICATION-

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BRO . ADLARD'S REGISTERED JEWEL ATTACI 1 EK . Price 7 s . 6 d . Universally adopted . Maker of the Improved Fitting Lodge Collars and Masonic Clothing . 225 . High Holborn , London , W . C .

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MONOGR AM AND CIPHER DIES , of the most Artistic Designs , found in any two or three Initials , without charge for Dies , and 5 Quires of Superfine Note Paper with 100 Best Safety Envelopes , stamped in various Colours , for fls ., by Post 8 d extra ; or half the quantity for 2 s . ( id . Makes a very useful and pretty present . Relief Stamping in Colours done on the premises at Is . per 100 from any die . Gold and Coloured Illuminating Impressions can be obtained from your own Monogram or other Dies . Arms , Crests , and Monogram Dies cut and designed . A . Unwin , Heraldic Stationer and Er . graver , 25 , Whitcomb Street , Leicester Square , W . C . Card Plate and One Hundred Cards , 4 s .

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A RMS , C R ESTS , and MONOGRAMS — MASONIC EMBLEMS Engraved on Seals , Dies , & c . Official Stamps designed and Engraved . —Bro . D . G BEKHI Engraver to Her Majesty ' s Post Office . Stationery Office , & c , 30 , High Holborn ( opposite Chancery-lane ) , London , W . C .

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GEORGE KENNING , 3 and 4 , Little Britain , London , E . C . MASONIC DEPOT . rilHE LARGEST STOCK iu the WORLD Jewels , Clothing , Furniture , Banners , Books , & Requisites For all Degrees in Freemasonry . 3 and 4 , Little Britain , London , E . C . Price Lists on application .

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NAVAL & MILITARY WAREHOUSE , Laces , Embroidery , Swords , Belts , Chacos , Buttons , Epaulettes , Sashes , & c , & c . 3 and 4 , Little Britain , London , E . CX Price Lists on application , GEORGE KENNING , 3 and 4 , Little Britain , London , E . G .