Table Of Contents.

TABLE OF CONTENTS .

lEPOBTSOF MASONIC MEETI . NBS : — Craft Masonry 545 ^ nig hts Templar 545 Ancient and Accepted Rite 54 . S pjecmasonry in South Africa 546 Heading of the Scriptures 546 Reviews 54 / footsteps of Masonry 548 jlasonic Tidings 549

P OETRY : — The Masonic Treasure 549 •\n Elegant Presentation 549 Dedication of a Masonic Lodge , at , Jerusalem 330 Inother Masonic Hall in New Zealand 551 Royal Masonic Institution for Boys 553 jr as 0 nic Biography 55 . 3

C ORRESPONDENCE : — The Order ot the Temple 554 Jachin arid Boaz 554 Freemasonry in Ireland 554 King Solomon ' s Temple 554 Masonic Bibliography 554 Lod ce Meetings for next week 555 Advertisements 543 544 555 5 . Sf' 557 55 ^

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

**> Craft Utosonra . EUPHRATES LODDF . ( NO . 212 ) . —Favoured by line weather the summer banquet of the Euphrates Lodge , took place at the Bald Faced Stag Hotel , Buckhnrst Hill , ( Bro . Henry Lock ' s ) on Wednesday , the 1 . 5 th inst . There was a goodly company of ladies and gentlemen

assembled , all bent upon enjoying the day as much as possible . The W . M ., Bro . Thomas Hammond , presided at the banquet , assisted by his two Wardens , his J . D ., and several Past Masters , among whom we must not forget the name of Sam . Watkins , P . M . and Treasurer ,

always doing his best to promote the interests ul the lodge and of these jovial gatherings . The cloth being drawn , the W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were heartily responded to , and interspersed with appropriate songs given by various brothers , amongst whom were Bros . Howell , Hill , and others . The

company then adjourned to the dancing saloon , where ( lancing was kept up till a late hour . It suffices to say that the dinner was served in Bro . Henry Lock ' s usual style and that the ladies and gentlemen present left the hotel with the greatest satisfaction possible , having enjoyed a pleasant ami happy day .

Knights Templar.

Knights Templar .

GLASGOW . —The St . Mungo Encampment met on Monday , August 18 th , in St . Mark ' s Hall , the M . N . S ., Sir Knight R . Bell , presiding , assisted by the following Sir Knights , J . Tweed ,

D . E . C . ; G . W . Wheeler , Recorder , Acting Prelate ; M . Clanachan , C . C . ; and J . Johnson , as * ' •; Comp . Lentitt , Scribe E . of Chapter 50 , , v as proposed and unanimously elected as a suitable candidate for the Order . The

nomination of officers was then proceeded with , Sir Kni ght Wheeler proposed Sir Knight R . Btll , as Most Eminent Commander for the ensuing year ; they were all so well acquainted with the peculiar Jjtncss of that gentlemen for the arduous post , lt

. ; y had seen so many proofs of his proficiency 111 the past , that he was sure they would unanimously re-elect him to fill the chair this year . Sir * g » t Bell , while deeply grateful to all the "ends present , wished to be relieved of the

s Ponsibilities of the office , and would propose , ^ "is successor , Sir Knight Wheeler , who was \ 'l acquainted with the ritual , and was t ^' a ) 's at his post . Sir Knight Wheeler declined ' Honour feeling sure that it would conduce

, jj ° re to the interest of the Order if their worthy ye ' r ° , ^ undertake these duties for the next scr ' ^ ey had adopted the ritual now pre-\ tii ' i- b y the Chapter General , and though quite ¦ U , || . J »•" * - - \ --lUipiA . 1 VJt . lJV . UU , UllVi UlUUj ^ ll VJVIH . V , mtn

to S to aid Sir Knig ht Bell , he would decline "ke the office at present . 1 ' . Tweed was . 'jiniatttl as D . E . C . J . Butler , as P . E . C . ; A , p , ' ' irs » C . G . ; G . W . Wheeler , Recorder : Dou ,. ? achan ' - - ' G " M - glister , S . C . ; J . JDS . | . > J-C ; and J . Bates , Treasurer . The sanation will take place on the 15 th of Sept .

Knights Templar.

A committee of nine were appointed to seek a more suitable place of meeting for the ensuing year , and other routine business was transacted .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

EXETER . — Con / ton and Rougemoul Chapter H . R . D . M . —This ' chapter was held on the 24 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Exeter , Devonshire , when the following members of the Older attended : —Lieut . General H . E . Doherty , C . J ] ., 3 ' 5 ° , Inspector General of the Western District 0

of England ; P . H . Newnham , P . M . W . S ., 32 F . I-I . Woodforde , 32 ; S . Jones , P . M . W . S ., 30 ; 15 . T . Hodge , M . D ., M . W . S ., 30 ; W . H . Haycock , W . S . Passrnore , H . Woodgates , M . J ) ., T . David , T . Gardner , F . H . Huxtable , J . Moass , 18 ° , and others . The elections for the ensuing

year resulted unanimously in favour of Bro . W . T . Passrnore , 18 , as W . M S ., and 111 . Bro . S . Jones , P . M . W . S ., 30 ° , as Treasurer . Bro . W . S . Passrnore , 18 , was then duly presented by F . H . Woodforde , M . D ., and installed in the chair of M . W . S . by III . Bro . S . [ ones , 30 ° , and

the following brethren received their appointments to the various offices : —R . Bowden , M . A . H . Prelate ; J . Gould , rst General ; J . W . Keyworth , 2 nd General ; T . Dand , G . Marshal ; W . H . Woodgnte , M . D ., Raphael ; W . Hine Haycock , Capt . Guard ; S . Jones , Treasurer ;

T . Grander , Registrar ; H . Davey , Chamberlain ; W . H . Reed , M . D ., Almoner ; ) . J . Mackenzie , M . D .. 1 st Lieut , of Guard ; F . H . Huxtable , 2 nd Lieut , of Guard ; R . R . G . Thomas , M-D ., 1 st . Herald ; F . Wood , an . l Herald ; A . S . Super Hextcr , Director of C renionies . A splendid

diamond snake ring , ; nd a beautifully illuminated vellum , with ; ' ie subscribers' names , & c , upon it , was ( ' n presented to 111 . Bro . S " . Jones , P . MA . ! .. 30 ° , by Bro . W . Hine Haycock , who : rried it on a very ancient silver plate bo : . ^ ing to the Masonic

Hall , and , addressing the princes in his usual manner spoke as follows : — "Our III . Bro . Jones , as a small acknowledgment for his valuable services in resuscitating the Coryton and Rougemont Chapter , Rose Croix was recommended for and invested with the 30 . Is it not plain ,

therefore , that looking to what the Supreme Council awarded him as a distinctive mark of their approbation , we , the individual brethren of this comparatively humble branch of our Order , should reco / ' : .: - . claim to our regard and esteem . He has performed all the ceremonies ot lite Order since its resuscitation in

Exeter , and been at considerable trouble , inconvenience , and cxpens . v \\\ arranging the parap hernalia . He has met the brethren on all occasions with that frankness and kindness which are so essentially his province , and at no time of the day during the hours of business or pleasure has he ever been known to refuse an immediate interview to a brother Mason to accord to him the

advantage of his intimate knowledge , and advise in regard to all matters of Masonry , theoretical or practical . III . brother , when you quitted the chair last year , which you filled with so much credit to yourself and advantage to the other

brethren , your left behind you the conscious attestation of the good services rendered to us all , you have set an example to your successors which they will do well to follow , and through all the varied phases of our association with you we have had continuous and increased cause to

recognise the sincerity of purpose , devotion , brotherhood , and frequent exemplification of that real charity which are at once the main spring and the tide of our glorious creed . " Pal mam quit meruit ferat" will be most suitable as the inscription upon your ring , and though we

are doubtless all familiar with Pope s hackneyed lines , I may well apply them here and say " Honour and shame from no conditions rise , act well your part there all the honour lies . III . Bro . Jones , P . M . W . S ., 30 then rose and addressed the brethren , viz .: — Illustrious

Brethren and Companions , it is with feelings of most profound gratitude I accept at your hands this handsome present and scroll , believing as I do , that it is intended on your part as an earnest of your kind and fraternal feelings towards me . There are occasions that occur in the lives of most of us , when the feelinsrs which swell up

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from the bottom of one ' s heart are of such a nat ure that the tongue cannot find words to give utterance to them ; such , believe me , mybrethren , is the case with me at present . My esteemed and valued friend , Bro . Haycock , has in the generosity of his nature , brought my name before you in a

manner far exceeding my desserts or that I could ever hope to deserve . If my humble endeavours to promote the good of our Order have met with your approval , that in itself indeed is a recompense to me in doing what has been a pleasure , and in the performance of the duties

which have devolved upon me I have ever experienced the greatest gratification . Ever since I became a Master Mason , it has been my anxiety to be admitted a member of the 18 , if deemed worthy , and finding when I thought I might fairly submit my name for approval I was

admitted to the honour of fellowship of the Ancient and Accepted Rite in the Chapter at Bath , I then endeavoured to resuscitate it in our ancient and ever faithful City , and obtain the advantages for my brethren here . Aided by the strong hel p I received from the Supreme

Council , Capt . Dick , and the cordial co-operation of the old members of the chapter here , we were fortunate enough not only to resuscitate the chapter , but to obtain the warrant of the oldest in existence under the Supreme Council , excepting only the Metropolitan , viz .. the Coryton .

Although we may not perhaps have enrolled under our banner since then as great a number ot members as other chapters , we have , I hope and believe , ever kept one point in view , that is onl ) to admit into the privileges of our Order Masons who were thoroughly entitled to

participate in those privileges . I cannot allow this occasion to pass without tendering my heartfelt and cordial thanks to the members of the chapter for the great kindness and co-operation I have ever received at their hands in carrying out the duties connected with it , many of whom

came long distances for the purpose of assisting in our ceremonies , and I trust and believe my worthy friend , Bro . Passrnore , that you will receive at the hands of the officers you have appointed , that assistance which you will command and require to carry out efficiently the

duties of your high and distinguished position in the Order . I have to tender my grateful thanks to you , Bro . Haycock , for the very flattering manner yon have spoken of me ; to you , Illustrious Sirs , for your attendance on this , to me , auspicious occasion , and to you , my brothers

assembled , for the kind indulgence I at all times receive at your hands . Believe me , I shall ever look back with pride to the day when I was so highly honoured by my brethren , and I trust the Great Architect will spare me to be present to

enjoy the privilege of your society at many future meetings . This emblem of eternity will ever be prized and cherished b y me as long as I Jive , and will , I trust , be handed to a Lewis to think of after I am srone . I cannot sit down without

thanking two other distinguished members of our Order , 111 . Pro . Lieutenant-General Doherty , C . B . ; I mean Bros . Woodforde and Newnham , who have come such a distance to join in our vremony of installation , and in conclusion , M . W . S ., allow me to wish you a very pleasant year of office , feeling assured , as I do , you will

fill the distinguished post , not only with honour to yourself , but with credit to the members of the chapter by whom you were elected . The alms having been collected , the chapter was closed , when the brethren repaired to the Half Moon Hotel , and partook of a dinner in every war worthy of Bro . Gardner ' s reputation , and 1 e evening was spent in the greatest harmony .

The Court of Chauccrv has just given an importanltdecisioo , ib the case of Dr . Jutin Collis Browne ' s "Chlorodync , " a preparation which lias now been in extensive use for the last twenty years in the metropolitan hospitals and among the faculty , as an antidote to cholera , diarrhira , dysentery , and other debilitating diseases , as well as in febrile , inflammatory , and neuralgic aft ' ectious . Dr . Collis Browne , having discovered , while in India , serving with the army , an important method of counteracting the diseases which afflicted the Europeans settled there , after much labour brought to

perfection a specitic which upon its introduction into England met witli the unqualified approbation of the mos * . eminent practitioners . Ijnderthc name " Chlorodvne , " which he also invented to distinguish it from all other preparations , his ottered It to the public , and so valuable was it deemed that great dilliculty was experience d in protecting it from imitation . The Court of Chancery while re-Krettingit * mahilitv to prevent he use of the term , strongly expressed its opinion that Dr . Collis Browne ' s "Clilorodync " was the only original , and , therefore , only genuine , preparation .