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brother . Bro . Elmes was then introduced by III . Bro . Morgan , and gradually advanced to the exalted rank of a Prince Rose Croix . On the completion of the ceremony , the election for the M . W . S . took place , when it was found that III , Bro . Cornwell had been
elected by a large majority . The M . W . S . notified that he had received a communication from 111 . Bro . Cornwell expressing his regret that a severe domestic affliction prevented his attendance that evening . 111 . Bro . Balfour Cockburn , however , gave the Princes to
understand that no unnecessary delay would take place in holding a meeting for the installation of the M . W . S . elect . 111 . Bro . Maria was re-elected Treasurer and the M . W . S . on behalf of himself and of the Princes present thanked
III . Bro . Maria for his past exertions and also for his kindness in again accepting the onerous and responsible post which he had so long rilled so very much to the advantage of the chapter . The princes then retired .
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Original Correspondence .
THE FESTIVAL OF THE MASONIC BENEVOLENT FUND . To the Editor of The Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — In the number of The ] Freemason of the ljth inst ., is contained the report of the final meeting ofthe Board of Stewards of this institution ,
at which a complaint was made by Bro . J . C . Parkinson " of the conduct of one of the Stewards towards a distinguished brother at the Prince of Wales ' s table , and which conduct had been , in Bro . Parkinson ' s hearing , made the
subject of indignant complaint ; thc complaining brother was stated to be " one honoured by the personal friendship of the Prince of Wales and that an insult to him was , in effect , an insult to His Royal Highness , at whose table he sat . " It
was agreed to leave the investigation of this matter in my hands as Chairman of the Board of Stewards . I have seen Bro . Parkinson and having ascertained that the complaining party was Sir Michael Costa , and the alleged offender Bro . Joshua Nunn , I have communicated with
the latter , and he has corresponded with , Sir M . Costa in consequence ; the result is that Sir Michaeljhas , ' : n three letters , altogether repudiated having made any complaint " or having made any statements to any one in any manner affecting Bro . Nunn , or the Stewards . " I have the correspondence , whicli can be published if
necessary . 1 have also ascertained that Sir M . Costa was not the guest of His Royal Highness , as was stated at the Board meeting , and that the Prince was in no way aware of any question having arisen . I am Sir and Brother , Yours fraternally ,
J . CREATON , Chairman . Union Club , ipth March , 1873 .
To the Editor of The Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — Bro . Major Creaton having been kind enough to show me , to-day , a letter he has written to you , I venture ( with his concurrence )
to ask you to give me space for a few words of supplementary explanation . On the afternoon of Tuesday , the 4 th March , I had the honour to be a guest at the Friends in Council Lodge , at 33 , Golden Square ; and sat for a portion of the
meeting between Bro . Sir Michael Costa and Bro . S . Rosenthal . In tlie intervals of work the conversation turned upon the Benevolent Festival which had been held in the preceding week ; and I heard , with deep regret , from Sir Michael
Costa , that he had been treated with considerable rudeness by Bro . Joshua Nunn , having been iirst dispossessed of his proper place by that brother , and subsequently restored to it upon the Prince of Wales asking "Where is Sir Michael ? " I
had not up to that day had the pleasure of knowing Sir Michael Costa , save for the knowledge which I share with all the world of his distinguished genius ; but hearing this at a lodge of the eminence of the Friends in Council , and
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at a meeting at which four or five Provincial Grand Masters , Members of both Houses of Parliament , and many past and present Grand Officers were present , I felt considerably annoyed . Sir Michael Costa did not , it is quite true , prefer a formal complaint , least of all to me ;
for he did not know I had been a Steward at the Festival , but his remarks left no doubt on my mind , that he had been improperly and disre - spectfully treated , and on being asked at the final meeting of the Board of Stewards , to propose a vote of thanks to Bros . Sir Albert Woods and Thomas
Fenn , for their courteons direction of the ceremonies at the Festival , I felt it my duty to acquaint my brother stewards of the unpleasant circumstances of which I had heard . I was careful to add that as 1 had not the authority of the distinguished brother , who had been annoyed , to
mention the matter , I did not feel justified in naming him , or the Steward whose manners had given offence to the meeting , but would , if it were insisted on , communicate them privately to the Chairman , Bro . Alajor Creaton . Bro . Creaton having now , in the legitimate exercise of his discretion , communicated both names to you ; it
is right I should inform you when , where , from whom , under what circumstances , and in whose presence , I heard of the transaction which gave rise to my remarks . Yours fraternally , J . C . PARKINSON . Garrick Club , 19 th March , 1873 .
BRO . HOLMES'S NOTES .
To the Editor of The Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — I observe in to-day ' s Freemason that Bro . Holmes alleges as an excuse for his unnecessary attack upon what he now , with little courtesy , calls the " Brummagem Men , " that the members of the Order of St . John of Jerusalem desire to crush the Masonic Order of the
lemple . I am well acquainted with the feelings of those members of the Order of St . John of Jerusalem who also happen to be members of the Masonic Order of the Temple , and I can safely assert that this charge of Bro . Holmes against them
is absolutely an untruth . I can afford to pass over Bro . Holmes ' s other remarks on this issue in silence ; , because he could not possibly have damaged his own cause more effectually than by the adoption of his present
coursn of wild vituperation , which is like the noisy hissing of a snake whose poison fangs have been drawn . Yours fraternally , Cms .
Surrey Masonic Hall Company (Limited.)
SURREY MASONIC HALL COMPANY ( LIMITED . )
A meeting of the Board of Directors was held on the 1 ath inst ., at the Offices of the Company , 47 , Leipsic-road , Camberwell , which was also attended by several brethren interested in the undertaking , Bros . J . Thomas , Deputy Chairman ; E . J . Bailey , M . S . Larlham , J . S . Abbott
Dunbar and Dr . Pinder , Directors , also Bros . George Kenning , James Adley Reeves , George Baker , and others . After the formal business of the meeting had been completed , and Bro . James Adley Reeves elected as Director of the Company , Bro . John
Thomas submitted very elaborate drawings of a spacious hall 50 ft . by 37 ft . by 26 ft ., Masonic lodge room 28 ft . by 22 ft . by 13 ft ., dining room 32 ft . by 18 ft . pin . by 13 ft , reading room 18 ft . gin . by 13 ft . by 13 ft ., besides large retiring and ante-rooms ; these were highly commended
as being replete with every necessary convenience . The Secretary announced that considerable progress had been made in the general affairs of the Company , several applications for shares had been that evening considered , and
allotments directed to be sent to Bro . George Kenning , aj shares ; Bros . W . Ramsey , i \< ie shares ; George Baker , five shares ; Mr . Thomas Clark , two shares ; Mr . I . J . Masters , 20 shares ; and several other brethren .
Surrey Masonic Hall Company (Limited.)
The Directors desire it to be known that the shares are being rapidly subscribed for , and strongly urge those brethren connected with lodges , chapters , & c , meeting on the Surrey side of the water , to avail themselves of the opportunities of
being associated with an undertaking that must ultimately prove advantageous both to them , selves and the lodges , & c ., they belong to . The plans will shortl y be submitted to the Shareholders for their approval , and the
building commenced forthwith , as the Company obtain possession of the land at the end of the present month . Bro . George Kenning will join the Directorate of the Company on the first vacancy occurring .
Reviews.
Reviews .
Report on Correspondence , Grand Lodge of Missouri , U . S . A . A pamphlet of 160 pages , and reall y full of interesting matter . The credit for so valuable a publication is due to Bro . Geo . F . Gouley , the Chairman of the Committee , and a most
painstaking and accurate writer who , it is well known , has done much for the benefit of his Grand Lodge in particular and Freemasonry generally . Forty-six Grand Lodges are reviewed , so the work is not a sli ght one , seeing so many " Proceedings " have to be carefully examined . Wo
are sorry not to see our Grand Lodge in the list , and also note that Scotland and Ireland are absent , we presume owing to the documents not having been sent . We believe thoroughly in the interchange of all annual publications between the Grand Lodges , and particularly with those
in the United States , whoappreciatesuch courtesy . In Arkansas State , a man was not allowed to be initiated because " his right knee was so stiff that he could not bend it , " and in its lodges "ail ballotting is done in the Master ' s lodge , and it may open and work with three members being present . " In Alabama , the G . M . decided that
a one-armc-d man cannot be made a Mason , " and the report on Masonic jurisprudence included a decision to the effect that" a Fellow-Crat , who has lost his left arm cannot be made a Master Mason . " With Bro . Gouley ' s remarks respecting the G . M . of Connecticut making " Masons at
sight , " we quite agree . and consider the Constitutions were violated both " in the letter and in the spirit , " on the evening of August nth ., 1871 , by thc chief officer of that Grand Lodge . In Florida , the limb-question is again alluded to , and it was agreed that " an artificial substitute will not
qualify a dismembered applicant , " and " that the casualties of war are no reason for changing the ancient landmarks of Freemasonry ; " but we need not present more specimens of the limb-legislation in the United States ; nearly all , if not all the Grand Lodges have adopted something
similar to the foregoing , but in our opinion without any due warrant from the Grand Lodge of England , from which they originally , directly or indirectly , derived their charters . If the " old Constitutions" are to be the test , then why should the limb regulation be retained , and other
equallystringent laws ignored . Candidates formerl y under the operative regime had to be free-born , now we permit them to be accepted if free men , Sec . The fact is , that if a man is worthy , it is an absurd custom , in the present day , to object to his initiation in any lodge , even if he has an arm or
leg less than we poor mortals generally have . The matter in dispute between Canada and Quebec is ably considered , and , had we space enough at our command , we should like to notice some of the arguments against the
recognition of the latter at length , as we are with those who support tho Grand Lodge of Quebec in its present trying , but certainl y Masonic position . We say , well done Bro . Gouley , as Chairman of Foreign Correspondence Committee .
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brother . Bro . Elmes was then introduced by III . Bro . Morgan , and gradually advanced to the exalted rank of a Prince Rose Croix . On the completion of the ceremony , the election for the M . W . S . took place , when it was found that III , Bro . Cornwell had been
elected by a large majority . The M . W . S . notified that he had received a communication from 111 . Bro . Cornwell expressing his regret that a severe domestic affliction prevented his attendance that evening . 111 . Bro . Balfour Cockburn , however , gave the Princes to
understand that no unnecessary delay would take place in holding a meeting for the installation of the M . W . S . elect . 111 . Bro . Maria was re-elected Treasurer and the M . W . S . on behalf of himself and of the Princes present thanked
III . Bro . Maria for his past exertions and also for his kindness in again accepting the onerous and responsible post which he had so long rilled so very much to the advantage of the chapter . The princes then retired .
Original Correspondence.
Original Correspondence .
THE FESTIVAL OF THE MASONIC BENEVOLENT FUND . To the Editor of The Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — In the number of The ] Freemason of the ljth inst ., is contained the report of the final meeting ofthe Board of Stewards of this institution ,
at which a complaint was made by Bro . J . C . Parkinson " of the conduct of one of the Stewards towards a distinguished brother at the Prince of Wales ' s table , and which conduct had been , in Bro . Parkinson ' s hearing , made the
subject of indignant complaint ; thc complaining brother was stated to be " one honoured by the personal friendship of the Prince of Wales and that an insult to him was , in effect , an insult to His Royal Highness , at whose table he sat . " It
was agreed to leave the investigation of this matter in my hands as Chairman of the Board of Stewards . I have seen Bro . Parkinson and having ascertained that the complaining party was Sir Michael Costa , and the alleged offender Bro . Joshua Nunn , I have communicated with
the latter , and he has corresponded with , Sir M . Costa in consequence ; the result is that Sir Michaeljhas , ' : n three letters , altogether repudiated having made any complaint " or having made any statements to any one in any manner affecting Bro . Nunn , or the Stewards . " I have the correspondence , whicli can be published if
necessary . 1 have also ascertained that Sir M . Costa was not the guest of His Royal Highness , as was stated at the Board meeting , and that the Prince was in no way aware of any question having arisen . I am Sir and Brother , Yours fraternally ,
J . CREATON , Chairman . Union Club , ipth March , 1873 .
To the Editor of The Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — Bro . Major Creaton having been kind enough to show me , to-day , a letter he has written to you , I venture ( with his concurrence )
to ask you to give me space for a few words of supplementary explanation . On the afternoon of Tuesday , the 4 th March , I had the honour to be a guest at the Friends in Council Lodge , at 33 , Golden Square ; and sat for a portion of the
meeting between Bro . Sir Michael Costa and Bro . S . Rosenthal . In tlie intervals of work the conversation turned upon the Benevolent Festival which had been held in the preceding week ; and I heard , with deep regret , from Sir Michael
Costa , that he had been treated with considerable rudeness by Bro . Joshua Nunn , having been iirst dispossessed of his proper place by that brother , and subsequently restored to it upon the Prince of Wales asking "Where is Sir Michael ? " I
had not up to that day had the pleasure of knowing Sir Michael Costa , save for the knowledge which I share with all the world of his distinguished genius ; but hearing this at a lodge of the eminence of the Friends in Council , and
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at a meeting at which four or five Provincial Grand Masters , Members of both Houses of Parliament , and many past and present Grand Officers were present , I felt considerably annoyed . Sir Michael Costa did not , it is quite true , prefer a formal complaint , least of all to me ;
for he did not know I had been a Steward at the Festival , but his remarks left no doubt on my mind , that he had been improperly and disre - spectfully treated , and on being asked at the final meeting of the Board of Stewards , to propose a vote of thanks to Bros . Sir Albert Woods and Thomas
Fenn , for their courteons direction of the ceremonies at the Festival , I felt it my duty to acquaint my brother stewards of the unpleasant circumstances of which I had heard . I was careful to add that as 1 had not the authority of the distinguished brother , who had been annoyed , to
mention the matter , I did not feel justified in naming him , or the Steward whose manners had given offence to the meeting , but would , if it were insisted on , communicate them privately to the Chairman , Bro . Alajor Creaton . Bro . Creaton having now , in the legitimate exercise of his discretion , communicated both names to you ; it
is right I should inform you when , where , from whom , under what circumstances , and in whose presence , I heard of the transaction which gave rise to my remarks . Yours fraternally , J . C . PARKINSON . Garrick Club , 19 th March , 1873 .
BRO . HOLMES'S NOTES .
To the Editor of The Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — I observe in to-day ' s Freemason that Bro . Holmes alleges as an excuse for his unnecessary attack upon what he now , with little courtesy , calls the " Brummagem Men , " that the members of the Order of St . John of Jerusalem desire to crush the Masonic Order of the
lemple . I am well acquainted with the feelings of those members of the Order of St . John of Jerusalem who also happen to be members of the Masonic Order of the Temple , and I can safely assert that this charge of Bro . Holmes against them
is absolutely an untruth . I can afford to pass over Bro . Holmes ' s other remarks on this issue in silence ; , because he could not possibly have damaged his own cause more effectually than by the adoption of his present
coursn of wild vituperation , which is like the noisy hissing of a snake whose poison fangs have been drawn . Yours fraternally , Cms .
Surrey Masonic Hall Company (Limited.)
SURREY MASONIC HALL COMPANY ( LIMITED . )
A meeting of the Board of Directors was held on the 1 ath inst ., at the Offices of the Company , 47 , Leipsic-road , Camberwell , which was also attended by several brethren interested in the undertaking , Bros . J . Thomas , Deputy Chairman ; E . J . Bailey , M . S . Larlham , J . S . Abbott
Dunbar and Dr . Pinder , Directors , also Bros . George Kenning , James Adley Reeves , George Baker , and others . After the formal business of the meeting had been completed , and Bro . James Adley Reeves elected as Director of the Company , Bro . John
Thomas submitted very elaborate drawings of a spacious hall 50 ft . by 37 ft . by 26 ft ., Masonic lodge room 28 ft . by 22 ft . by 13 ft ., dining room 32 ft . by 18 ft . pin . by 13 ft , reading room 18 ft . gin . by 13 ft . by 13 ft ., besides large retiring and ante-rooms ; these were highly commended
as being replete with every necessary convenience . The Secretary announced that considerable progress had been made in the general affairs of the Company , several applications for shares had been that evening considered , and
allotments directed to be sent to Bro . George Kenning , aj shares ; Bros . W . Ramsey , i \< ie shares ; George Baker , five shares ; Mr . Thomas Clark , two shares ; Mr . I . J . Masters , 20 shares ; and several other brethren .
Surrey Masonic Hall Company (Limited.)
The Directors desire it to be known that the shares are being rapidly subscribed for , and strongly urge those brethren connected with lodges , chapters , & c , meeting on the Surrey side of the water , to avail themselves of the opportunities of
being associated with an undertaking that must ultimately prove advantageous both to them , selves and the lodges , & c ., they belong to . The plans will shortl y be submitted to the Shareholders for their approval , and the
building commenced forthwith , as the Company obtain possession of the land at the end of the present month . Bro . George Kenning will join the Directorate of the Company on the first vacancy occurring .
Reviews.
Reviews .
Report on Correspondence , Grand Lodge of Missouri , U . S . A . A pamphlet of 160 pages , and reall y full of interesting matter . The credit for so valuable a publication is due to Bro . Geo . F . Gouley , the Chairman of the Committee , and a most
painstaking and accurate writer who , it is well known , has done much for the benefit of his Grand Lodge in particular and Freemasonry generally . Forty-six Grand Lodges are reviewed , so the work is not a sli ght one , seeing so many " Proceedings " have to be carefully examined . Wo
are sorry not to see our Grand Lodge in the list , and also note that Scotland and Ireland are absent , we presume owing to the documents not having been sent . We believe thoroughly in the interchange of all annual publications between the Grand Lodges , and particularly with those
in the United States , whoappreciatesuch courtesy . In Arkansas State , a man was not allowed to be initiated because " his right knee was so stiff that he could not bend it , " and in its lodges "ail ballotting is done in the Master ' s lodge , and it may open and work with three members being present . " In Alabama , the G . M . decided that
a one-armc-d man cannot be made a Mason , " and the report on Masonic jurisprudence included a decision to the effect that" a Fellow-Crat , who has lost his left arm cannot be made a Master Mason . " With Bro . Gouley ' s remarks respecting the G . M . of Connecticut making " Masons at
sight , " we quite agree . and consider the Constitutions were violated both " in the letter and in the spirit , " on the evening of August nth ., 1871 , by thc chief officer of that Grand Lodge . In Florida , the limb-question is again alluded to , and it was agreed that " an artificial substitute will not
qualify a dismembered applicant , " and " that the casualties of war are no reason for changing the ancient landmarks of Freemasonry ; " but we need not present more specimens of the limb-legislation in the United States ; nearly all , if not all the Grand Lodges have adopted something
similar to the foregoing , but in our opinion without any due warrant from the Grand Lodge of England , from which they originally , directly or indirectly , derived their charters . If the " old Constitutions" are to be the test , then why should the limb regulation be retained , and other
equallystringent laws ignored . Candidates formerl y under the operative regime had to be free-born , now we permit them to be accepted if free men , Sec . The fact is , that if a man is worthy , it is an absurd custom , in the present day , to object to his initiation in any lodge , even if he has an arm or
leg less than we poor mortals generally have . The matter in dispute between Canada and Quebec is ably considered , and , had we space enough at our command , we should like to notice some of the arguments against the
recognition of the latter at length , as we are with those who support tho Grand Lodge of Quebec in its present trying , but certainl y Masonic position . We say , well done Bro . Gouley , as Chairman of Foreign Correspondence Committee .
RHEUMATISM , Neuralgia , Spasm , Gout , Deafness , Head and Tooth Ache , Paralysis , Nervous Debility , Muscular and Functional Maladies , however tenacious to other remedies , speedily yield to Pnlvcrmacher'n Improved Patent Chain Band Batteries and Accessories , from as . and upwards . Authenticated proofs of unparalleled efficacy arc given in the Pamphlet , " Galvanism Nature ' s Chief Restorer ol Impaired Vital Energy , " post free on application to J , L . Pulvermacher ' s Galvanic Establishment 168 , Regent Street , London . W . j where Pamphlets and full Price Listcan be ebUincd , post Tree ,