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Original Correspondence.
The uxecutive of the Devon and Cornwall United Prov . G . Lodges may seek to escape deserved censure by throwing the onus on the Major-General Commanding , who actually did refuse to approve of our attendance at the
demonstration , but , I am in a position to state positively , that , if we had not been completely ignored in tke programme before alluded to , he would have unhesitatingly g iven his consent on this occasion .
Talk about being " cuffed , " by Father Cuff , but Father Cuffs cuff is as nothing to this indignity . I shall , as a soldier , hesitate to visit any lodge in this province , being ( after what has occurred ) impressed with the idea that equality in Masonry , in this part of England , exists only in
name . Trusting that some abler pen than mine will vindicate us from the slur thrown upon the Masonic Non-Commissioned Officers of the Army by the United Provincial Grand Lodges of Devon and Cornwall , I remain , Dear Sir and Brother , Yours fraternally .
SOLDIER I ' REEMASOX . l _ We entirely go with our Bro . " Soldier Freemason , " and deeply regret that any foolish Masonic red-tape should have hindered our Soldier Brethren from joining in . the procession . —ED . ]
MASONIC JURISPRUDENCE . To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , The following case having been referred to the Standing Committee of Lodge for consideration and advice is of so rare / md peculiar a character , involving as it does so nice
a point of Masonic equity , that I Miould ( although the case has been decided ) much wish for the opinion of s-onie of our brethren who are more familiar with Masonic jurisprudence than myself , particularly as the case may hereafter be quoted as a precedent . The case , as submitted , stands thus .
ist . Bro . applies in due form to he affiliated to Lodge , he is balloted for and rejected . 2 nd . A Masonic Ball is about to be given by the lodge in which he was rejected , to which no ftnds of the lodge are to be devoted , the
expenses being defrayed by brethren who wish to subscribe or attend . The custom has been that no brother ( subscribing member of the lodge or not ) should be invited unless he subscribes to the ball , the usual invitations to other lodges , and a brother on a journey excepted .
3 rd . Bro . , who was rejected , say last evening , applies this morning ( knowing he had been rejected ) to one of the committee appointed by the lodge to issue invitations , and intimates that he wishes to subscribe to * the proposed ball .
The question to be decided by the committee wasist . Are we are bound by Masonic law to acquiesce in the ballot of lust evening . Would it be consistent to allow the brother to subscribe ?
2 nd . If not allowed to subscribe can he be invited as a guest ? I enclose the decision of the committee , which was unanimous on both questions . ist . Bro . cannot be allowed to contribute to tbe ball .
2 nd . Bro . , being a resident , cannot attend unless he subscribes , and further that , having been rejected at the ballot for his affiliation to invite him as a guest would be inconsistent with the principles of Masonic Laws . Yours fraternally , ONE OI- THE COMMITTEE . [ We agree with the committee , both in law and equity . —ED . ]
The Masonic Magazine for August gives a number of extracts from the criticisms passed by the local press on Mr . Emra Holmes ' s lecture on " Charles Dickens , " and states that Mr . Holmes is preparing his lecture for publication in the pages ot the Magazine , to the readers of the next number of which it is hoped [ it will be introduced . —Ipswich Journal .
Multum In Parbo, Or Masonic Notes And Queries.
Multum in Parbo , or Masonic Notes and Queries .
In answer to my able and excellent brother student , W . J . Hughan , I send him the
following replies to his interesting queries , and shall always be glad to give him any help I can in his persevering labours in the good cause of Masonic Arcbreology and Investigation .
i . The first edition of Ashmole ' s life was published in 1717 . 3 . The account of his initiation at Warrington is in the first edition .
3 . There does not appear in the British Museum Library to be a regular second edition , but the matter is printed and inserted in the " The Lives of those eminent Antiquarians , Elias Ashmole , William Kelly , Sec , 1774 . " In this volume the
account of the initiation is the same as in the edition of 1717 . 4 . There is no earlier edition of Dr . Plot ' s History of Staffordshire , either in the Bodleian
or the British Museum , than the one in 16 S 6 . I do not believe that any earlier one was published . A copy of the 16 S 6 edition , with MS . emendations , by Dr . Plot , [ is in the British Museum .
5 . The work you allude to is probably ' a work b y Stehelin , published in London , 1748 , S 50 , and termed " Rabbinical Literature , or the
. Traditions of the Jews , contained in the Talmud and other mystical writings , & c . " What is in it I will try and let you know next week . A . F . A . WOODFORD .
Ireland.
Ireland .
PRESENTATION TO BRO . FITZPATRICK . On Tuesday , nth inst ., a number of brethren met in the dining-hal ! of the Masonic Hall , Molesworth-street , Dublin , for the purpose of presenting Bro . Andrew Fitzpatrick , of Stephen ' sgreen and Nassau-street , with an appropriate testimonial of their esteem and brotherly affection ,
won after a long connection with the venerable Order , during which the favoured recipient won the golden opinions of all with whom he had to do , and ever proved himself a worthy brother as well as a warm friend . Few have been more active in forwarding the charities in connection
with the Order , or , in an unobtrusive way , doing all he could to forward their interests generally . When the project of a testimonial for Bro . Fitzpatrick was set on foot , it was responded to with great heartiness , and a very large number of the Masonic brethren joined in
the movement . Of these a small proportionabout forty—met Bro . Fitzpatrick , to present him , on behalf of the subscribers , with the valuable testimonial , consisting of a fine gold chronometer balance watch , with the following inscription : —
" Presented to BRO . FITZPATRICK , P . M ., No . 73 , As a mark of esteem and regard by a number of his Masonic brethren . June , 1874 . "
There was in addition a splendid tea and coffee service , kettle , salver , & c , of a very pleasing pattern , each bearing the letter " F " inscribed , and an inscription as above on the salver . An excellent supper was provided b y Mr . B . Murphy , of Clare-street , and served up in excellent stvle ,
Bro . Griffin , LL . D ., G . S . B ., in the chair . Supper having been partaken of , The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and fittingly responded to . The Worshi pful Chairman then rose and said—Brethren , we have now come to the business of
this evening . You are all aware of the purpose for which we are assembled—namely , to do honour to one to whom honour is due—to present our worth y brother Andrew Fitzpatrick with , I will not say a small token , but a very
substantial mark of the esteem and regard entertained for him , by not merely the brethren of his own lod ge , but by the Order generally . It has been written that out of the fullness of the heart the mouth speaketh , but , though this is generally true , there are times when the heart
Ireland.
is too full 10 speak . If there were any strangers or guests present I should tell them of Bro . Fitzpatrick " s many good and amiable qualities , qualities which hate endeared him not merel y to his brethren , but also to his fellow-citizens at large . However , you all know him , and he onl y
requires to be known in order to be appreciated . I shall , therefore , content myself with presenting him , on behalf of the subscribers , with this gold watch and tea and coffee service , also with the address , which conveys in few words the feelings of many hearts .
The Chairman then called on Bro . Young , Hon . See ., to make the presentation . Bro . Young then , in handing over the testimonial , said—A few of your intimate friends had at first contemplated demonstrating in some small , though marked , manner their feelings of
esteem and affection for you , but we are happy to state that as soon as the subject became known the subscription list attained dimensions which conclusively proved to us we should not be warranted in narro . ving its sphere . It must always be a source of pride to vou to learn , as it
is a gratification to us to state that your unostentatious charity in responding to any appeal on behalf of a distressed or deserving brother , and jour active sympathy and support shown in connection with our Masonic Schools , has been fully appreciated and recognised . Your Masonic
worth and zeal , your active efficiency in the discharge of your duties , and the tangible evidences you have frequently given in forwarding the interests of the Craft , have commended you as a worthy recipient of the present tribute of our regard . We , therefore , on behalf of a large and
influential section ot our Masonic brethren r have much pleasure in presenting you with this address , accompanied as it is , by a more substantial evidence of their appreciation—viz ., a gold watch , a salver , tea and coffee service , kettle and stand . May you long live to enjoy the few gifts
we now offer you . Bro . Fitzpatrick , in reply , said he accepted with sincere pleasure and gratitude their very kind address and magnificient testimonial , but altogether failed to find words to express his feelings . Having touchingly alluded to the
recent demise of one who had subscribed , he went on to express his joy that he should have attained such a high place in the warm regardsof his Masonic brethren , but he felt they had in their kindness said much more respecting himself personally than could bear the scrutiny of
a less friendly examination . He continued—You have been pleased to notice my exertions in support of our Masonic Schools , but I assure you , that whatever humble efforts I may have put forth in their behalf , I did from a sense of duty , as I look upon these schools as deserving
of the best exertions of every true Mason , and as being the one great feature in connection with our Order that stands out prominently before the non-Masonic world , undeniable evidence of one of the great features of our brotherhood—charity . In conclusion , he simply asked them to accept the thanks of a grateful
heart as the only return he could oner for their marked expression of fraternal friendship . A most harmonious evening was then spent ; several toasts were proposed , songs sung , Bros . Ryan , Phillips , Doherty , Bouchier , & c , adding , by their vocal efforts much to tbe enjoyment of the meeting .
THE CLEVELAND DIALECT . —Mrs . G . M . Tweddell ( wife of our well-known B .-o . George Markhnm Tweddell ) is preparing for publication a small volume of " Rhymes and Sketches to illustrate the Cleveland Dialect . " As Mrs . Tweddell has won the " golden opinions" of
competent judges , both for her fugitive dialect pieces and others , published under the assumed name of Florence Cleveland , we anticipate a treat in her collected volume ; many ofthe pieces in which , we understand , appear there for the first time . We have much pleasure in calling
attention to a specimen of Mrs . Tweddell ' s productions , and beg to say that subscribers ' names will be received by Tweddell and Sons , Cleveland Printing Offices , Stokesley , Yorkshire . Price of the volume , cloth gilt , to subscribers , one shilling .
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Original Correspondence.
The uxecutive of the Devon and Cornwall United Prov . G . Lodges may seek to escape deserved censure by throwing the onus on the Major-General Commanding , who actually did refuse to approve of our attendance at the
demonstration , but , I am in a position to state positively , that , if we had not been completely ignored in tke programme before alluded to , he would have unhesitatingly g iven his consent on this occasion .
Talk about being " cuffed , " by Father Cuff , but Father Cuffs cuff is as nothing to this indignity . I shall , as a soldier , hesitate to visit any lodge in this province , being ( after what has occurred ) impressed with the idea that equality in Masonry , in this part of England , exists only in
name . Trusting that some abler pen than mine will vindicate us from the slur thrown upon the Masonic Non-Commissioned Officers of the Army by the United Provincial Grand Lodges of Devon and Cornwall , I remain , Dear Sir and Brother , Yours fraternally .
SOLDIER I ' REEMASOX . l _ We entirely go with our Bro . " Soldier Freemason , " and deeply regret that any foolish Masonic red-tape should have hindered our Soldier Brethren from joining in . the procession . —ED . ]
MASONIC JURISPRUDENCE . To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , The following case having been referred to the Standing Committee of Lodge for consideration and advice is of so rare / md peculiar a character , involving as it does so nice
a point of Masonic equity , that I Miould ( although the case has been decided ) much wish for the opinion of s-onie of our brethren who are more familiar with Masonic jurisprudence than myself , particularly as the case may hereafter be quoted as a precedent . The case , as submitted , stands thus .
ist . Bro . applies in due form to he affiliated to Lodge , he is balloted for and rejected . 2 nd . A Masonic Ball is about to be given by the lodge in which he was rejected , to which no ftnds of the lodge are to be devoted , the
expenses being defrayed by brethren who wish to subscribe or attend . The custom has been that no brother ( subscribing member of the lodge or not ) should be invited unless he subscribes to the ball , the usual invitations to other lodges , and a brother on a journey excepted .
3 rd . Bro . , who was rejected , say last evening , applies this morning ( knowing he had been rejected ) to one of the committee appointed by the lodge to issue invitations , and intimates that he wishes to subscribe to * the proposed ball .
The question to be decided by the committee wasist . Are we are bound by Masonic law to acquiesce in the ballot of lust evening . Would it be consistent to allow the brother to subscribe ?
2 nd . If not allowed to subscribe can he be invited as a guest ? I enclose the decision of the committee , which was unanimous on both questions . ist . Bro . cannot be allowed to contribute to tbe ball .
2 nd . Bro . , being a resident , cannot attend unless he subscribes , and further that , having been rejected at the ballot for his affiliation to invite him as a guest would be inconsistent with the principles of Masonic Laws . Yours fraternally , ONE OI- THE COMMITTEE . [ We agree with the committee , both in law and equity . —ED . ]
The Masonic Magazine for August gives a number of extracts from the criticisms passed by the local press on Mr . Emra Holmes ' s lecture on " Charles Dickens , " and states that Mr . Holmes is preparing his lecture for publication in the pages ot the Magazine , to the readers of the next number of which it is hoped [ it will be introduced . —Ipswich Journal .
Multum In Parbo, Or Masonic Notes And Queries.
Multum in Parbo , or Masonic Notes and Queries .
In answer to my able and excellent brother student , W . J . Hughan , I send him the
following replies to his interesting queries , and shall always be glad to give him any help I can in his persevering labours in the good cause of Masonic Arcbreology and Investigation .
i . The first edition of Ashmole ' s life was published in 1717 . 3 . The account of his initiation at Warrington is in the first edition .
3 . There does not appear in the British Museum Library to be a regular second edition , but the matter is printed and inserted in the " The Lives of those eminent Antiquarians , Elias Ashmole , William Kelly , Sec , 1774 . " In this volume the
account of the initiation is the same as in the edition of 1717 . 4 . There is no earlier edition of Dr . Plot ' s History of Staffordshire , either in the Bodleian
or the British Museum , than the one in 16 S 6 . I do not believe that any earlier one was published . A copy of the 16 S 6 edition , with MS . emendations , by Dr . Plot , [ is in the British Museum .
5 . The work you allude to is probably ' a work b y Stehelin , published in London , 1748 , S 50 , and termed " Rabbinical Literature , or the
. Traditions of the Jews , contained in the Talmud and other mystical writings , & c . " What is in it I will try and let you know next week . A . F . A . WOODFORD .
Ireland.
Ireland .
PRESENTATION TO BRO . FITZPATRICK . On Tuesday , nth inst ., a number of brethren met in the dining-hal ! of the Masonic Hall , Molesworth-street , Dublin , for the purpose of presenting Bro . Andrew Fitzpatrick , of Stephen ' sgreen and Nassau-street , with an appropriate testimonial of their esteem and brotherly affection ,
won after a long connection with the venerable Order , during which the favoured recipient won the golden opinions of all with whom he had to do , and ever proved himself a worthy brother as well as a warm friend . Few have been more active in forwarding the charities in connection
with the Order , or , in an unobtrusive way , doing all he could to forward their interests generally . When the project of a testimonial for Bro . Fitzpatrick was set on foot , it was responded to with great heartiness , and a very large number of the Masonic brethren joined in
the movement . Of these a small proportionabout forty—met Bro . Fitzpatrick , to present him , on behalf of the subscribers , with the valuable testimonial , consisting of a fine gold chronometer balance watch , with the following inscription : —
" Presented to BRO . FITZPATRICK , P . M ., No . 73 , As a mark of esteem and regard by a number of his Masonic brethren . June , 1874 . "
There was in addition a splendid tea and coffee service , kettle , salver , & c , of a very pleasing pattern , each bearing the letter " F " inscribed , and an inscription as above on the salver . An excellent supper was provided b y Mr . B . Murphy , of Clare-street , and served up in excellent stvle ,
Bro . Griffin , LL . D ., G . S . B ., in the chair . Supper having been partaken of , The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and fittingly responded to . The Worshi pful Chairman then rose and said—Brethren , we have now come to the business of
this evening . You are all aware of the purpose for which we are assembled—namely , to do honour to one to whom honour is due—to present our worth y brother Andrew Fitzpatrick with , I will not say a small token , but a very
substantial mark of the esteem and regard entertained for him , by not merely the brethren of his own lod ge , but by the Order generally . It has been written that out of the fullness of the heart the mouth speaketh , but , though this is generally true , there are times when the heart
Ireland.
is too full 10 speak . If there were any strangers or guests present I should tell them of Bro . Fitzpatrick " s many good and amiable qualities , qualities which hate endeared him not merel y to his brethren , but also to his fellow-citizens at large . However , you all know him , and he onl y
requires to be known in order to be appreciated . I shall , therefore , content myself with presenting him , on behalf of the subscribers , with this gold watch and tea and coffee service , also with the address , which conveys in few words the feelings of many hearts .
The Chairman then called on Bro . Young , Hon . See ., to make the presentation . Bro . Young then , in handing over the testimonial , said—A few of your intimate friends had at first contemplated demonstrating in some small , though marked , manner their feelings of
esteem and affection for you , but we are happy to state that as soon as the subject became known the subscription list attained dimensions which conclusively proved to us we should not be warranted in narro . ving its sphere . It must always be a source of pride to vou to learn , as it
is a gratification to us to state that your unostentatious charity in responding to any appeal on behalf of a distressed or deserving brother , and jour active sympathy and support shown in connection with our Masonic Schools , has been fully appreciated and recognised . Your Masonic
worth and zeal , your active efficiency in the discharge of your duties , and the tangible evidences you have frequently given in forwarding the interests of the Craft , have commended you as a worthy recipient of the present tribute of our regard . We , therefore , on behalf of a large and
influential section ot our Masonic brethren r have much pleasure in presenting you with this address , accompanied as it is , by a more substantial evidence of their appreciation—viz ., a gold watch , a salver , tea and coffee service , kettle and stand . May you long live to enjoy the few gifts
we now offer you . Bro . Fitzpatrick , in reply , said he accepted with sincere pleasure and gratitude their very kind address and magnificient testimonial , but altogether failed to find words to express his feelings . Having touchingly alluded to the
recent demise of one who had subscribed , he went on to express his joy that he should have attained such a high place in the warm regardsof his Masonic brethren , but he felt they had in their kindness said much more respecting himself personally than could bear the scrutiny of
a less friendly examination . He continued—You have been pleased to notice my exertions in support of our Masonic Schools , but I assure you , that whatever humble efforts I may have put forth in their behalf , I did from a sense of duty , as I look upon these schools as deserving
of the best exertions of every true Mason , and as being the one great feature in connection with our Order that stands out prominently before the non-Masonic world , undeniable evidence of one of the great features of our brotherhood—charity . In conclusion , he simply asked them to accept the thanks of a grateful
heart as the only return he could oner for their marked expression of fraternal friendship . A most harmonious evening was then spent ; several toasts were proposed , songs sung , Bros . Ryan , Phillips , Doherty , Bouchier , & c , adding , by their vocal efforts much to tbe enjoyment of the meeting .
THE CLEVELAND DIALECT . —Mrs . G . M . Tweddell ( wife of our well-known B .-o . George Markhnm Tweddell ) is preparing for publication a small volume of " Rhymes and Sketches to illustrate the Cleveland Dialect . " As Mrs . Tweddell has won the " golden opinions" of
competent judges , both for her fugitive dialect pieces and others , published under the assumed name of Florence Cleveland , we anticipate a treat in her collected volume ; many ofthe pieces in which , we understand , appear there for the first time . We have much pleasure in calling
attention to a specimen of Mrs . Tweddell ' s productions , and beg to say that subscribers ' names will be received by Tweddell and Sons , Cleveland Printing Offices , Stokesley , Yorkshire . Price of the volume , cloth gilt , to subscribers , one shilling .