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THE CANADIAN NORTH-WEST AND THE ADVANTAGES IT OFFERS FOR EMIGRATION PURPOSES . By Prof . HENRY TANNER , M . R . A . C , F . C . S ., & c , & c , & c . George Kenning : Freemason Printing Works , 16 , Great Oueen Street , London , W . C . 1 SS 5 . We wish the space at our disposal permitted of our _entering more fully into the merits of Bro . Professor Tanner's

_admirable description of the Canadian North-West and ils advantages as a field for emigration . In the first place , Bro . Tanner ' s mode of handling his subject is worthy of all praise . His style of writing is both clear and concise , and he marshals before his readers all the facts he has to bring forward in such excellent order , and explains them all so clearly and thoroughly , that it is impossible to read his pamphlet through without coming to the conclusion that the

country he describes is in every , respect suited as a home for our able-bodied surplus population . Those who find themselves hard driven to eke out even a precarious living here will do well to consult this account of Bro . Tanner ' s , which is written , be it remembered , by one of our trustworthiest authorities in all that relates to agriculture , as well as by one who has a personal knowledge of what he writes about . Bro . Professor Tanner has traversed this Canadian

North-West , he has made the most careful and minute enquiries on the spot into the results of the agricultural enterprise thus far achieved in these distant , but hospitable , regions . Moreover , he writes impartially , and if there are any facts which are sufficiently well established to be worth recording , but which at the same time somewhat detract from the general brightness of his picture , he does not hesitate to give them in full and , where necessary , without

qualification . In fact , this is , after all , the chief merit ol Bro . Tanner ' s essay , that he describes things precisely as they are . If the prospects of a particular district are not such as some other people would have us believe , he says so _ unhesitatingly . If he feels justified in considering that this or _ths . t district has greater advantages for the intending emigrant than have been usually ascribed to it , he explains , fully , the reasons which have impelled him to that belief . That he is an enthusiastic admirer of the North-West of

Canada , as a field for emigration , is beyond all question , but he has too much sense to mislead people into the idea that all they have to do is to set out for Manitoba , or a neighbouring region , and their fortune is at once assured . In short , the pamphlet is written by one who is a complete master of his subject , and is intended for men of sense who have an aptitude for hard work , and intend to put that aptitude to the best account . For these reasons we are glad of the opportunity of bringing it as prominently as possible under the notice of our readers .

Masonic Notes And Queries.

Masonic Notes and Queries .

612 ] ANOTHER MASONIC MS . I have great pleasure in announcing the discovery of anither copy of the " Old Charges . " This time it is not an early transcript , but an unusual one in some respects , and not complete , though apparently all that was intended to be copied . It is inserted in "The Book M ; or ,

Masonry triumphant , " Newcastle-upon-Tyne , MDCCXXXVI ., and consists of 10 leaves , closely written by the original owner of the book— " Wm . Jubb "—so it is about the year 1736 , but possibly earlier , as the leaves are inserted . Bro . Herbert Crossley , Sec . 61 , sent the book to me for examination from the Lodge Library , so I have named the copy " The Probity MS . " accordingly , and will report again thereon as time permits . W . J . HUGHAN .

643 , FREEMASONS AND THEATRES . According to the scarce work by Cole on the " Constitutions , " 1751 , "On Friday , the 27 th day of September , 172 S , the Right Hon . the Lord Kingston , Grand Master of the Antient Society of Free and Accepted Masons , bespoke a play , viz ., the second part of King Henry IV ., to be acted on the Monday following at the Theatre Royal , for the entertainment of the brethren , and ordered a new prologue

to be spoken on that occasion _j as also a scene to be _alter'd , for introducing the Enter'd 'Prentices Song , as publish'd in the Constitutions , which was done accordingly , and all the Freemasons in the pit and boxes join'd in the chorus , to the entire satisfaction of the whole audience . " It is singular that Lord Kingston was not proposed as Grand Master until two months after the date mentioned , viz ., November 26 th , and installed on December 27 th , 1728 , 50 it may refer to 1729 . W . J . H .

"An Epilogue for the Free-Masons , spoken by Mrs . Younger , at the Theatre in Lincoln's Inn Fields , April 27 th , 1732 , " is also given by Benjamin Cole , 1751 , as also "An Epilogue by Mrs . Raulins , spoken by Mrs . Horton , at the Theatre Royal in Drury-lane , " not dated . The last of these concludes as follows _.-" Ye marry'd Ladies , 'tis a happy Life , Believe me , that of a Freemason ' s Wife ,

Tho' they conceal the secrets of their Friends , In Love and Truth they make us full Amends . " In proof that Provincial Grand Masters held meetings and appointed officers , a speech printed by Cole may be cited , as it is declared tobeby " the Right Worshipful Edward Oakley , architect , M . M ., late Provincial Grand Senior Warden , in Carmarthen , in South Wales , and was delivered in London on 31 st December , 1728 . This Provincial Grand Lodge was the first formed . W . J . H .

644 ] ANCIENT R . A . MEDAL . 1 believe , with Bro . James Newton , that the copper medal , similar in design to that of the " Nine Worthies , " _described and illustrated in my " Origin of the English Rite of Freemasonry , " is the first of the kind which has been

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_^ noted of that medal . Major Irwin ' s impression has no legend or date , as with the one mentioned by Bro . Newton . The one owned by the latter has the legend only "Amor Honor , Justicia , " while another in the possession of Bro . J . S . Cumberland bears the date " Anno Lap . 57 67 , " and the legend " Veritas est intas , " [ sic ] and " Virtuti ct Silentin . _" The vear 1767 mav refer to the formation of

the Grand R . A . Chapter by " Charter of Compact , " 22 nd July , 1767 , or to the year the medal was struck . The official medal of the " Nine Worthies " was not used until 1 S 02 apparently , and then by the "Atholl Masons" only ; but the design was evidently well known long before then . Bro . T . Lamb Smith has a very fine impression of a medal in silver , oval in shape , with the field cut out , and having the same design as the foregoing , the year of origin being 1791 . As all my works are out of print , I append a description of the official jewel , which does also to describe all the others , save as to the legends . W . J . HUGHAN .

"MEDALS OF THE NINE WORTHIES . " "The jewels are of silver , nearly circular in shape , and of special and striking design . The loop , for a ribbon to be attached , is connected with a hand holding the medal . Obverse : Building in course of construction ; two men are assisting in the raising of a block of stone suspended by a rope , and steadied by a man below , holding another rope ; whilst a labourer is ascending a ladder , carrying materials on his back . On other side , on raised ground , is a man wearing an apron , with square in hand , and another , evidently the Master Mason , who is pointing to the structure . Pickaxe , crowbar , and other tools are at foot . Inscribtion .- ' One of the Nine Worthies . ' Reverse .

Three arches resting on the edges of _tesselated pavement , the two outside open sufficiently to admit a labourer , who , suspended by a rope round his waist , is standing on the smallest arch , and seeking to loosen the keystone with a crowbar . In the front are two pillars raised on three steps ; operative tools lie around , and other emblems peculiar to the Third Degree and the Royal Arch . On one side is level , below the moon , and on the other the plumb rule , below the sun . Legend : 'Sit lux et lux fuit . ' "—P . 97 Hughan's " English " Masonic Rite . "

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

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STRONG MAN LODGE ( No . 45 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at Masons' Hall Tavern , E . G ., when there were present Bros . Henry T . Nell , W . M . ; L . S . Fountaine , S . W . ; R . E . Hunt , I . W . ; H . Follett , P . M ., Treas . ; J . N . Heale , Sec ; F C . Herbert , 3 . D . ; T . C . Cubbon , I . G . ; J . Smethurst , Stwd . ; E . Mallett , Tyler ; F . W . Driver , M . A ., P . M . ;

G . G . Symons , P . M . ; S . Wood , E . H . Dove , W . F . Bruty , W . H . Liddall , A . Mace , and C . F . Dowsett . The visitors were Bros . H . Richardson , 13 G 4 ; J . A . Collins , 1693 ; W . H . Bromley , 22 S ; J . Pash , 5 69 ; and J . H . Castle , 34 . Lodge having been opened , and the minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed , the ballot was taken on behalf

of Messrs . A . Whitby , A . M . Whitby , and Wm . Smith , and proved unanimous in favour of these gentlemen , and , being in attendance , they were duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry , according to ancient custom . Bros . Bruty and Sammes were next passed to the Degree of F . C . Lodge having been closed , the brethren sat down to a

banquet , supplied by Bro . S . Wood , during which the usual loyal toasts were given and heartily responded to . In giving the toast of " The P . M . _' s , " the W . M . regretted that several were laid aside by sickness , in which all the brethren sympathised , and hoped soon to see them with the brethren again .

1 he Initiates " were given , and most ably responded to , two of them—a case of father and son—being initiated at the same time . The evening was kept fully alive with capital songs and music , and a most enjoyable evening comfortably , pleasantly , and profitably spent .

VITRUVIAN LODGE , ( No . 8 ) .-A meeting of the members of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., in their new quarters , at the Bridge House Hotel . Bro . W R . Davis , the W . M ., presided , and was supported by a numerous attendance of brethren—visitors and members of the lodge—including Bros . Thos . Minstrcll , S . W . ;

_Z'lr- \ \ ) Y : i Ba , e _« P _- _-J Smvth > _P-M- ; Hamer P . M . j Whiting , P . M . ; _Thurkle , P . M ., Treas . ; Stuart P . M ., Sec ; Janaway , P . M . ; J . M . Moore , John Wyatt , Watkins , Lambourne , Chamberlain , Nicholls , Nightingale , Woodlifle , Watercr , Woods , Barnard , Carter , and Comfort .

The ceremony of passing was most efficiently performed , and Bro . Minstrell was unanimously elected W . M . for the year ensuing . Bro . Thurkle was re-elected Treasurer , and the Audit Committee were appointed . Bro . Bale said it was his pleasing duty , as the I _. P . M of the lodge , to propose that the usual P . M . ' s jewel should be presented to their Master , Bro . W . R . Davisfor the very

, admirable manner in which he had performed the duties of his office during the year . Whilst their W . M . had been in the chair he had shown in every way that he had the interests of the brethren and of the lodge at heart . After the very able way he had performed his duties , the W . M ., as every one else would do , would feel it very keenly indeed if his services were passed over without acknowledgment .

It was a great pleasure to him to make the motion he had , because he believed that they never had a Master more deserving of the honour than their present Master . Bro . Hamer , P . M ., seconded the motion , which was carried unanimously . After the transaction of other business lodge was closed in due form

, and the brethren adjourned to the banquet room . I he usual loyal and Craft toasts followed . In the course of the proceedings , Bro . Bale , P . M ., said , by the kindness of the W . M ., who had allowed him to take the initiative in that matter , he had now a duty to perform , which they would all recognise as one of a most pleasing

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character . It related to theirdear old friend , Bro . Thurkle who had been their honoured and respected Treasurer for very many years , and he had to ask his acceptance—and he did this with very great pleasure indeed—of the testimonial , which was placed before him , of their great respect and esteem for him . It consisted of an . illuminated address , nicely emblazoned , and framed in an

elegant gilt frame , and a silver tea service , consisting of a teapot , sugar basin , tongs , and cream jug upon a Chippendale tray . As their old friend would see , the teapot was suitably engraved in commemoration of the occasion , and all the articles beve Bro . Thuikle's monogram . By the inscription Bro . Thurkle would see what they thought of him , and he ( Bro . Bale ) could only hope

that Bro . Thurkle would accept these articles as an expression of their goodwill towards him , for the kindness and urbanity he had always displayed towards them in his capacity of Hon . Treas . It would be most gratifying to Bro . Thurkle to know that these articles had been purchased by subscriptions , obtained without a single effort at canvassing . On the contrary ; when it was first mooted

that they should show their gratitude to Bro . Thurkle for his long and continued services to the lodge , subscriptions were at once forthcoming . Everything which was given was given freely and willingly . In asking Bro . Thurkle's acceptance of the articles they could only hope that T . G . A . O . T . U . would spare him and his family many long years to have their use , and that He would enable him to continue

those valuable services to the lodge which he had so faithfully rendered in years gone by . Bro . Thurkle said he was unable adequately to thank them for their kindness and kind words which had accompanied the gift . He heartily reciprocated the wish that the Great Architect would give him health and strength to

continue his services to the lodge for many years to come , and he hoped that when they were called hence that they might meet in the Grand Lodge above , where the world ' s Great Architect lives and reigns for ever . Other toasts followed , and a very pleasant evening was passed .

PANMURE LODGE ( No . 720 . —A regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Balham Hotel , Balham , S . W ., on Monday , the _tSth inst ., the W . M ., Bro . George Treves , presiding . The whole of the officers were present , viz ., Bros . J . D . Arnold , S . W . ; A . Leonard , J . W . ; Geo . Lambert , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Poore , P . M ., Sec ; F . Purkiss _, S . D . ; Dr . Lewis Jones , J . D . ;

A . A . Wood , I . G . ; S . Ash and G . Allen , Stewards ; C . Thomas , Tyler ; James Stevens , P . M . ; C . Everist , P . M . ; E . Mitchell , P . M . ; J . A . Bell , J . Finch , W . Jones , and others . The visiting brethren were Bros . S . Richardson , W . M . Unity ; Edwin George , W . M . Marquis of Ripon ; and F . W . Driver , P . M . Strong Man . After the confirmation of the previous minutes , Mr . Jas .

Burridge , already approved of by ballot , was introduced , and in a very creditable manner initiated into the Order , the ceremony being completed by the delivery of the charge by the W . M . A junior member of the lodge , Bro . Bell , gave the lecture on the tracing board in the First Degree , and materially assisted to maintain the reputation for good working which this lodge has always enjoyed . In the

course of the routine business at the closing the W . M . referred to his proposed Stewardship at the ensuing Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and solicited support , which was readily accorded . " Hearty good wishes " having been , in accordance with good old custom , offered to the W . M . by the respective visitors , the lodge was closed in due form .

Dinner was served in the usual liberal and unostentatious style which has always characterised the efforts to please of Bro . George Lilley , P . M ., the proprietor of the Balham Hotel , whose absence from the lodge on this occasion , owing to his late unfortunate and very severe accident , was specially referred to and very deeply regretted . The brethren generally expressed their gratification to learn that

Bro . Lilley is now convalescing , and may be soon expected to resume active duty , and this his many Masonic friends outside the Panmure Lodge may be also pleased to hear . After the cloth was cleared the W . M . ably discharged his duty in presenting the loyal and Masonic toasts . His own health was drunk most cordially , and , in his response , he congratulated the lodge on its continued progress .

'i he Initiate , Bro . Burridge , in well chosen sentences acknowledged the compliment paid to him , and remarked that arrangements made by him to enter the Panmure Lodge ten years ago had been unfortunately disturbed . He had often regretted this , and the fact that though now located at Westgate-on-Sea he had after all been made in Fulham , would show that his regret was accompanied by an earnest

intention to receive the light of Freemasonry . He could but say now that if he could have conceived that the teachings of the Order and its ceremonial introduction were of so sacred a nature his regret for the delay would have been increased tenfold . He should never forget the impression made upon his mind on that occasion . To the toast of "The Visitors" Bros . S . Richardson ,

F . U . Driver and Edwin George respectively responded , and each stated his gratification with the work in the lodge and his subsequent entertainment . The usual compliments were paid to the Past Masters , the Secretary and Treasurer , and the Officers , and were each briefly acknowledged .

In the course of the evening Bro . G . S . Graham looked in , and in his usual genial manner placed his musical attainments at the service of the brethren , and accompanying the several singers , greatly added to the harmony and enjoyment of the social gathering . With the time honoured Tyler's toast the present proceedings of the meeting were brought to a close .

CAPPER LODGE ( No . 1076 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of the above lodge took place on the 14 th inst ., at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , City . Bro . W . H . Harris , W . M ., occupied the chair , supported by the following brethren .- Bros . W . Nivins , I . P . M . ; H . ivi 1

o . noinaay , r .. ; . Day , P . M ., P . P . G . bupt . of Wks . Essex ; F . Bryan , P . M . ; T . Vincent , P . M ., P . P . G . Officer Herts ; H . _Taplay , P . M . ; R . McCarthy , P . M . ; J . Mitchell , P . M . ; W . Watkins , S . W . ; C . D . Mears , J . W . ; J . Dorton , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Pitt , Sec ; W . Temple , S . D . ; J . Still , J . D . ; A . S . Dale , I . G . ; W . Crow , Stwd . ; j . 'Tytheridge , Director of Ceremonies ; M . Sherwin , Org . ; F . Ward , J . White , M . Stockvis , W . Robinson , J . Grice , G . W . Parkhurst , W . I . Callcott , R . Harris , R . Brown , H . Green , J . Mansall , W . Cramp-