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/ CRITERION GRAND HALL . THIS WEEKTHE SPIERPON ORCHESTRA . MISS GRANT , VOCALIST . RECHERCHE DINNERS AT 5 s . AND 7 s ., 6 TO 9 . 30 . AND SUPPERS AT 4 s ., II TO 12 . 30 . NO CHARGE FOR ATTENDANCE . SEPARATE TABLES . LIFT FROM GRAND VESTIBULE TO GRAND HALL . CONSTANTLY VARIED PROGRAMME AND ' MUSICAL NOVELTIES .
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PARTRIDGE & COOPER , "THE" STATIONERS , 191 it 192 , FLEET STREET , LONDON , Would invite attention to their LARGE AND WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF GENERAL & FANCY STATIONERY , Suitable for presents , such as Inkstands , Stationery , Cabinets , Ladies' and Gentlemen ' s Dressing Bags , Travelling and Brief Bags , & c , all of which are enumerated in their New Illustrated Catalogue , sent free on application .
To Correspondents.
To Correspondents .
OUR PORTRAIT GALLERY OF WORSHIPFUL MASTERS . In future numbers of the Freemason we purpose giving a series of portraits of Worshipful Masters whc have been recently installed . Recognising the fact that no greater honour can be bestowed on a brother than to be elected the Master of his lodge , we
desire to do our part towards creating a permanent record of such event in his Masonic history by placing his portrait before our readers . We shall be pleased to furnish Secretaries of lodges and others who may take an interest in our project whatever information may be desired as to our proposed method of procedure .
The following communications , amongst others , unavoidably Handover : . ,., ,. ., CRAfT LODGES . —Merchant Navy , No . 581 ; hlcanor Cross , No , 1 J 64 ; Tiinity College , No . 170 s ; and Tudor Lodge of Rifle Volunteers , No . 18 , 38 . ROVAL ARCH CHAITHS . —Industry , No . 48 ; and Lion and Lamb , No . 19 J . Centenary of the Combcrmcrc Ledge , No . aa 6 . Provincial Grand Chapter of Devon .
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K ^ masoM SATURDAY , OCTOBER 21 , 1 893 .
Masonic Notes.
Masonic Notes .
The consecration of a Knight Templar Preceptory is an event of somewhat rare occurrence , and therefore the sir knights who take part in the foundation of such a body are entitled to all the greater praise for their zeal . Last week we had the privilege of reporting the consecration by Sir Knig ht the Earl of Euston , Great
Sub-Prior of the Order of the Peveril Preceptory , No . " 59 , at the Masonic Hall , Derby , and as the founders and those who were installed knights on the occasion are all of them , more or less , prominent members of the Craft in Derbyshire , there is fair reason to hope that the new preceptory will have before it a long and prosperous career . At all events , when we mention
Masonic Notes.
the-name of Sir Knight A . Woodiwiss , who was installed first E . P ., and Sir Knight Percy Wallis the first Constable , with Sir Knights Thomas Roe , M . P ., and C . Fendelow , who were among the founders , our readers will have no reason to credit us with being over sanguine as to the future of the new body .
* * * Some of the most active and energetic lodges in the London district are ot a semi-military character ; that is , they receive civil warrants but are established in connection with and with the special object of providing a Masonic home for members of our Metropolitan
volunteer corps . Among the senior of these lodges may be mentioned those connected with the Honourable Artillery Company , the Victoria Rifles , the South Middlesex , and the 1 st Surrey , while among those of later constitution are the lodges connected with the London Rifle Brigade , the London Irish , and the London Scottish . The most recent addition to this array of
so-called class lodges is the 2 nd Middlesex Artillery Lodge , No . 2484 , which was consecrated on the gth instant by the Grand Secretary under conditions which augurs well for its future well-being . It is needless to say the new lodge has our " Hearty good wishes " for its success . To adapt the Persian style of compliment may it live a thousand years !
# * * It is evident that Durham is making steady progress under the guidance of its present respected chief , Bro . Sir Hedworth Williamson , Bart . Its recent annual meeting at Bishop Auckland , like all its predecessors of late years , was very numerously attended , and the
reports presented by the chief executive officers were of the most encouraging character . During the past year it has had the misfortune to lose by death some of its most valuable members , but new men are coming forward who will in time become seasoned veterans ,
worthy to replace those whom the Province is now mourning . Moreover , the numerical progress is on a moderate scale , from which fact we feel inclined to hazard the opinion that in the Durham lodges great care is taken in the acceptance of candidates for the myste .-ies and privileges of Freemasonry .
* * * The annual Provincial Grand Lodge of Oxfordshire was held on Monday , the 16 th inst ., in the University Masonic Hall , Oxford , and taking advantage of the return of the Provincial Grand Master , the Earl of Jersey , the members of the Craft mustered in great
force , and accorded him a most hearty and enthusiastic reception . The Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Lord Valentia , was also present , and the gathering was thoroughly representative . The Treasurer ' s report showed that £ 6 y $ had been contributed to the various
Masonic Charities . In the course of the evening the Provincial Grand Master announced that it was proposed to erect a Masonic Temple in the city , the present accommodation being utterly inadequate for the requirements of the Craft , and it was decided to appoint a Committee to consider the matter .
# # » A correspondent who signs himself " Studious " writes to ask if there is any Masonic lending library where he could borrow books for study , remarking that it comes expensive to buy all the books required to obtain a good Masonic knowledge . The suggestion is
certainly worth consideration , but could only , in our opinion , be carried out by individual lodges . In these days of Masonic enlightenment no lodge should be without its library , and it is the simplest thing in the world to adopt the circulating principle . We shall be pleased to render any aid in our power to promote the objects of our correspondent .
* * We are again unable to find room for a number of reports of lodges of instruction , which , to us , is a matter of regret , as although it cannot be denied that there is too much sameness in them to be of interest to the general reader , yet we fully recognise the important
place held by these lodges in Masonry , and that those who devote so much time to the work and study of Masonic ritual are fully deserving of the notice they receive at the hands of the Masonic Press . We must ask our correspondents in this department to make their reports as brief as possible , omitting " vain repetitions , " and we will do our best to make room for them .
Marriage.
Marriage .
I HOMAS—WATKINS . —On the 17 th inst ., at St . Wooloa Church , Newport , by the Ven . Archdeacon Bruce , M . A ., assisted by the Rev . D . Bowen , B . A ., vicar of Cowbridge , Cissie , eldest daughter of Bro . William Watkins , of the King ' s Head Hotel , Newport , to James Felix Thomas ( of the lirm of J . F . Thomas and Co ., shipbrokers ) , Newport .
Correspondence.
Correspondence .
TWe do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expresi ei by our correspondents , but we wish in a spirit of fair play to ill to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion . ]
The Previous Question.
THE PREVIOUS QUESTION .
To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , As a communication , signed " Lex Scripta , " appeared recently in the Freemason , in reference to the motion made by me in Grand Lodge last June , I trust
you will , with your usual courtesy , and in all justice and fairness , permit me to make a few remarks in reply , not so much on "The Previous Question '' in general , as a mode of procedure , as upon its proposed use and the motives that actuated me on this particular occasion . I beg to thank " Lex Scripta" for the interesting
Masonic opinions he has quoted upon this subject ; but I cannot congratulate him on the nom de plume he has adopted , when , in the face of it , he quotes " Mackay ' s Masonic Parliamentary Law " — " There is no positive law on the subject" ol the " Previous Question . " It is , therefore , clear that I did not act illegally f
in moving i , nor would the Deputy Grand Master have done so in not calling me to order , or in putting it to Grand Lodge , had he observed that Bro . Dr . Garson had seconded the motion . That he did not do so is not to be wondered at , considering the movement and confusion of Grand Lodge at the time .
But if there was no legal disability , was there any moral or Masonic objection ? I venture to say there was none ; quite the contrary ; that is , if the value of an action mainly depends on its motive . For I can unhesitatingly affirm that my purpose and course on this occasion was in full accord with the spirit , if not
the letter , of all the Masonic authorities quoted by " Lex Scripta . " It was not only in a spirit of " comity and courtesy , " but in the interest of justice and fairness and consideration for our law-adviser and the CoJonial Board that I made the motion , " only anxious , " in the words of Dr . Oliver , " to elicit truth , and not simply to
secure a victory . The " Previous Question" may be misused like many other modes of procedure . I do not shrink from using a knife because knives have been often used to slay my fellow men ; I do not put out my fire in winter because some criminals have burnt their
neighbours' haystacks ; I do not dispense with the " Previous Question" because certain assemblies ( notably the English Parliament , so often lauded ) misuse it to " suppress due enquiry , " to " stifle debate , " or to " silence the voice of the minority . " My object simply was to give time and further opportunity to
discuss and consider the difficult and knotty points involved in a subject surrounded by more than one complication , and to enable our Grand Registrar , Colonial Board , and many members of Grand Lodge , to whom the subject was new , to read , mark , and inwardly digest the arguments of the three or four important
speeches that had been addressed to us . Nor did I forget that , owing to the lamented death of our late Grand Secretary , we were deprived of evidence which might have thrown much light upon the points at issue . As to the Cambrian Lodge question , I do not express any opinion , but I have no doubt that it will
eventually be decided , not after an hour ' s heated debate , or in an excited meeting , but after grave and calm deliberation , and with a view to promote that love and harmony which ought ever to characterise Freemasonry . —I am , dear Sir and brother , fraternally yours , R . J . SIMPSON .
"Freemasonry In The Army."
"FREEMASONRY IN THE ARMY . "
To the Editor of the ''Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , I enclose you a list of the four regimental lodges , which I believe to be in existence , under the
English Constitution , those in Warwickshire , Suffolk , and Yorkshire regiments having died out in 18 90 . — Yours fraternally , J . E . LE FEUVRE . October 18 th .
743 , Meridian Lodge , 17 th May , 1858 , 1 st Battalion East Surrey Regiment . 497 , Social Friendshi p Lodge , 21 st March , 1844 , 2 nd Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers . 4 ' 5 . Lodge Orion in the West , 19 th July , 18 33 , Bombay Horse Artillery , Poonah . 316 , Lodge of Unity , Peace , and Concord , 1 798 , 2 nd Battalion Royal Scots Regiment .
The Status Of A Past Master.
THE STATUS OF A PAST MASTER .
To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , There seems some doubt as to the position of an Installed Master who has ceased to subscribe to any lodge for 12 months , and afterwards re-joins his former
lodge or joins another , and I think it would be very useiul to many Secretaries if the Grand Registrar or some other qualified Mason would give answers in your paper to the following questions , some of which appear obvious , others a little uncertain :
1 . Is an Installed Master who has ceased to subscribe to any lodge lor 12 months , and who afterwards re-joins his iormer lodge or joins another , entitled to place " P . M . " after his nameV
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/ CRITERION GRAND HALL . THIS WEEKTHE SPIERPON ORCHESTRA . MISS GRANT , VOCALIST . RECHERCHE DINNERS AT 5 s . AND 7 s ., 6 TO 9 . 30 . AND SUPPERS AT 4 s ., II TO 12 . 30 . NO CHARGE FOR ATTENDANCE . SEPARATE TABLES . LIFT FROM GRAND VESTIBULE TO GRAND HALL . CONSTANTLY VARIED PROGRAMME AND ' MUSICAL NOVELTIES .
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PARTRIDGE & COOPER , "THE" STATIONERS , 191 it 192 , FLEET STREET , LONDON , Would invite attention to their LARGE AND WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF GENERAL & FANCY STATIONERY , Suitable for presents , such as Inkstands , Stationery , Cabinets , Ladies' and Gentlemen ' s Dressing Bags , Travelling and Brief Bags , & c , all of which are enumerated in their New Illustrated Catalogue , sent free on application .
To Correspondents.
To Correspondents .
OUR PORTRAIT GALLERY OF WORSHIPFUL MASTERS . In future numbers of the Freemason we purpose giving a series of portraits of Worshipful Masters whc have been recently installed . Recognising the fact that no greater honour can be bestowed on a brother than to be elected the Master of his lodge , we
desire to do our part towards creating a permanent record of such event in his Masonic history by placing his portrait before our readers . We shall be pleased to furnish Secretaries of lodges and others who may take an interest in our project whatever information may be desired as to our proposed method of procedure .
The following communications , amongst others , unavoidably Handover : . ,., ,. ., CRAfT LODGES . —Merchant Navy , No . 581 ; hlcanor Cross , No , 1 J 64 ; Tiinity College , No . 170 s ; and Tudor Lodge of Rifle Volunteers , No . 18 , 38 . ROVAL ARCH CHAITHS . —Industry , No . 48 ; and Lion and Lamb , No . 19 J . Centenary of the Combcrmcrc Ledge , No . aa 6 . Provincial Grand Chapter of Devon .
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K ^ masoM SATURDAY , OCTOBER 21 , 1 893 .
Masonic Notes.
Masonic Notes .
The consecration of a Knight Templar Preceptory is an event of somewhat rare occurrence , and therefore the sir knights who take part in the foundation of such a body are entitled to all the greater praise for their zeal . Last week we had the privilege of reporting the consecration by Sir Knig ht the Earl of Euston , Great
Sub-Prior of the Order of the Peveril Preceptory , No . " 59 , at the Masonic Hall , Derby , and as the founders and those who were installed knights on the occasion are all of them , more or less , prominent members of the Craft in Derbyshire , there is fair reason to hope that the new preceptory will have before it a long and prosperous career . At all events , when we mention
Masonic Notes.
the-name of Sir Knight A . Woodiwiss , who was installed first E . P ., and Sir Knight Percy Wallis the first Constable , with Sir Knights Thomas Roe , M . P ., and C . Fendelow , who were among the founders , our readers will have no reason to credit us with being over sanguine as to the future of the new body .
* * * Some of the most active and energetic lodges in the London district are ot a semi-military character ; that is , they receive civil warrants but are established in connection with and with the special object of providing a Masonic home for members of our Metropolitan
volunteer corps . Among the senior of these lodges may be mentioned those connected with the Honourable Artillery Company , the Victoria Rifles , the South Middlesex , and the 1 st Surrey , while among those of later constitution are the lodges connected with the London Rifle Brigade , the London Irish , and the London Scottish . The most recent addition to this array of
so-called class lodges is the 2 nd Middlesex Artillery Lodge , No . 2484 , which was consecrated on the gth instant by the Grand Secretary under conditions which augurs well for its future well-being . It is needless to say the new lodge has our " Hearty good wishes " for its success . To adapt the Persian style of compliment may it live a thousand years !
# * * It is evident that Durham is making steady progress under the guidance of its present respected chief , Bro . Sir Hedworth Williamson , Bart . Its recent annual meeting at Bishop Auckland , like all its predecessors of late years , was very numerously attended , and the
reports presented by the chief executive officers were of the most encouraging character . During the past year it has had the misfortune to lose by death some of its most valuable members , but new men are coming forward who will in time become seasoned veterans ,
worthy to replace those whom the Province is now mourning . Moreover , the numerical progress is on a moderate scale , from which fact we feel inclined to hazard the opinion that in the Durham lodges great care is taken in the acceptance of candidates for the myste .-ies and privileges of Freemasonry .
* * * The annual Provincial Grand Lodge of Oxfordshire was held on Monday , the 16 th inst ., in the University Masonic Hall , Oxford , and taking advantage of the return of the Provincial Grand Master , the Earl of Jersey , the members of the Craft mustered in great
force , and accorded him a most hearty and enthusiastic reception . The Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Lord Valentia , was also present , and the gathering was thoroughly representative . The Treasurer ' s report showed that £ 6 y $ had been contributed to the various
Masonic Charities . In the course of the evening the Provincial Grand Master announced that it was proposed to erect a Masonic Temple in the city , the present accommodation being utterly inadequate for the requirements of the Craft , and it was decided to appoint a Committee to consider the matter .
# # » A correspondent who signs himself " Studious " writes to ask if there is any Masonic lending library where he could borrow books for study , remarking that it comes expensive to buy all the books required to obtain a good Masonic knowledge . The suggestion is
certainly worth consideration , but could only , in our opinion , be carried out by individual lodges . In these days of Masonic enlightenment no lodge should be without its library , and it is the simplest thing in the world to adopt the circulating principle . We shall be pleased to render any aid in our power to promote the objects of our correspondent .
* * We are again unable to find room for a number of reports of lodges of instruction , which , to us , is a matter of regret , as although it cannot be denied that there is too much sameness in them to be of interest to the general reader , yet we fully recognise the important
place held by these lodges in Masonry , and that those who devote so much time to the work and study of Masonic ritual are fully deserving of the notice they receive at the hands of the Masonic Press . We must ask our correspondents in this department to make their reports as brief as possible , omitting " vain repetitions , " and we will do our best to make room for them .
Marriage.
Marriage .
I HOMAS—WATKINS . —On the 17 th inst ., at St . Wooloa Church , Newport , by the Ven . Archdeacon Bruce , M . A ., assisted by the Rev . D . Bowen , B . A ., vicar of Cowbridge , Cissie , eldest daughter of Bro . William Watkins , of the King ' s Head Hotel , Newport , to James Felix Thomas ( of the lirm of J . F . Thomas and Co ., shipbrokers ) , Newport .
Correspondence.
Correspondence .
TWe do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expresi ei by our correspondents , but we wish in a spirit of fair play to ill to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion . ]
The Previous Question.
THE PREVIOUS QUESTION .
To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , As a communication , signed " Lex Scripta , " appeared recently in the Freemason , in reference to the motion made by me in Grand Lodge last June , I trust
you will , with your usual courtesy , and in all justice and fairness , permit me to make a few remarks in reply , not so much on "The Previous Question '' in general , as a mode of procedure , as upon its proposed use and the motives that actuated me on this particular occasion . I beg to thank " Lex Scripta" for the interesting
Masonic opinions he has quoted upon this subject ; but I cannot congratulate him on the nom de plume he has adopted , when , in the face of it , he quotes " Mackay ' s Masonic Parliamentary Law " — " There is no positive law on the subject" ol the " Previous Question . " It is , therefore , clear that I did not act illegally f
in moving i , nor would the Deputy Grand Master have done so in not calling me to order , or in putting it to Grand Lodge , had he observed that Bro . Dr . Garson had seconded the motion . That he did not do so is not to be wondered at , considering the movement and confusion of Grand Lodge at the time .
But if there was no legal disability , was there any moral or Masonic objection ? I venture to say there was none ; quite the contrary ; that is , if the value of an action mainly depends on its motive . For I can unhesitatingly affirm that my purpose and course on this occasion was in full accord with the spirit , if not
the letter , of all the Masonic authorities quoted by " Lex Scripta . " It was not only in a spirit of " comity and courtesy , " but in the interest of justice and fairness and consideration for our law-adviser and the CoJonial Board that I made the motion , " only anxious , " in the words of Dr . Oliver , " to elicit truth , and not simply to
secure a victory . The " Previous Question" may be misused like many other modes of procedure . I do not shrink from using a knife because knives have been often used to slay my fellow men ; I do not put out my fire in winter because some criminals have burnt their
neighbours' haystacks ; I do not dispense with the " Previous Question" because certain assemblies ( notably the English Parliament , so often lauded ) misuse it to " suppress due enquiry , " to " stifle debate , " or to " silence the voice of the minority . " My object simply was to give time and further opportunity to
discuss and consider the difficult and knotty points involved in a subject surrounded by more than one complication , and to enable our Grand Registrar , Colonial Board , and many members of Grand Lodge , to whom the subject was new , to read , mark , and inwardly digest the arguments of the three or four important
speeches that had been addressed to us . Nor did I forget that , owing to the lamented death of our late Grand Secretary , we were deprived of evidence which might have thrown much light upon the points at issue . As to the Cambrian Lodge question , I do not express any opinion , but I have no doubt that it will
eventually be decided , not after an hour ' s heated debate , or in an excited meeting , but after grave and calm deliberation , and with a view to promote that love and harmony which ought ever to characterise Freemasonry . —I am , dear Sir and brother , fraternally yours , R . J . SIMPSON .
"Freemasonry In The Army."
"FREEMASONRY IN THE ARMY . "
To the Editor of the ''Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , I enclose you a list of the four regimental lodges , which I believe to be in existence , under the
English Constitution , those in Warwickshire , Suffolk , and Yorkshire regiments having died out in 18 90 . — Yours fraternally , J . E . LE FEUVRE . October 18 th .
743 , Meridian Lodge , 17 th May , 1858 , 1 st Battalion East Surrey Regiment . 497 , Social Friendshi p Lodge , 21 st March , 1844 , 2 nd Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers . 4 ' 5 . Lodge Orion in the West , 19 th July , 18 33 , Bombay Horse Artillery , Poonah . 316 , Lodge of Unity , Peace , and Concord , 1 798 , 2 nd Battalion Royal Scots Regiment .
The Status Of A Past Master.
THE STATUS OF A PAST MASTER .
To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , There seems some doubt as to the position of an Installed Master who has ceased to subscribe to any lodge for 12 months , and afterwards re-joins his former
lodge or joins another , and I think it would be very useiul to many Secretaries if the Grand Registrar or some other qualified Mason would give answers in your paper to the following questions , some of which appear obvious , others a little uncertain :
1 . Is an Installed Master who has ceased to subscribe to any lodge lor 12 months , and who afterwards re-joins his iormer lodge or joins another , entitled to place " P . M . " after his nameV