Along The Highway Of Masonry.

ALONG THE HIGHWAY OF MASONRY .

thc many organizations m the world that have Am . ? tutct * among men , there is not one in which the been instil ^ ^ members is more cleaily defined line of co" jrratcrtuty of Free and Accepted Alasons . than in . ^ j t he member is bound by stronger There is n ursue a steady course in the discharge of to trie

own---. " -.- sucn and practice precepts so promihis dutiesi a ^ teach him thc way wherein he should nently set p hway 0 f Masonry is not obscured with walk , ine S a tra ; i tnat can be f 0 * lowed on ] y by devious wm r ^ ' the marks lett by those who have gone carefully w ^ *» . |> roa ( j 0 pCn T 0 ~ L $ i through an open that way ' ^^ be eas * t y followed by any one when i in turn

*"""' . ' , started on ms mystic journey , every once fair y ^ ^ becn p i aced a finger posti Up 0 n which , and cros ' intelligible to every well-informed Alason , in langu g neede ( i [ instructions to enable him to travel in - * 1 ° nce ) and in the full enjoyment of all his rights and C ° ' vileiies among his fellow travellers . ^ With a line of conduct so clearly defined , with

obligat i ons so strong to discharge every known duty , and with open road before them so plain that none need go a < trav it mig ht be expected that there would be unanimity of thought and action among all Masons in their intercourse with each other , and especially that all would unite in preserving the Landmarks , and in upholding the

principles and teachings of Alasonry . It is , however , a fact much to be regretted that such is not the case . Instead 0 f being thus united as one man , we find Alasons often divided in opinions and in their course of action . If all were actuated by an earnest desire to promote the best interests of the Order , such would not be the case , for then we would find them acting more in harmony with each

other . While we believe that a very large proportion of Alasons are honest ira all that they do , it is evident that some are not , and that they are only seeking to promote their own individual interests in remaining memDers of the Order . They travel along in the good company of their worthy brethren , with a feigned zeal well calculated to mislead

them in regard to their true character ; and for a time , perhaps , succeed in pulling the wool over their eyes to the extent of securing for themselves the advantage of high official positions , which place them before the world as recognised , honoured leaders , enjoying the full confidence of the fraternity . Not having the true spirit of Masonry in them , we often find them opposed to measures

that would be of undoubted benefit to the Craft , or advocating others that would work to its injury ; when the one would interfere with some pet scheme of their own , or the other gratify the longings of a selfish ambition . They remain obedient to Alasonic law so far as to protect themselves from charges of un-AIasonic conduct , but where there is no fear of a penalty to restrain them they set it at

defiance upon the slightest provocation . Thus they travel on , until their cupidity is discovered , and they are made to fall back to the rear , where they generally follow in forced submission until all hope of regaining their lost position has passed away , when at the first cross-road they desert from the ranks and strike for the camp of nonaffiliates , and enlist under their banner , upon which is

inscribed one significant word—Deserters . There is another class of Alasons , often found upon the highway of Masonry , who are active and officious , apparently well-meaning , and would do what is right if they only knew how ; but who never make an effort to gain the information to qualify themselves to act until the vcry moment when action becomes necessary . They pass the finger-posts without observing the instructions upon

them , and then halt the procession while they discuss the question whether they are on the right road or not . Without the means at hand to arrive at a conclusion such discussions arc worse than useless , for they consume valuable time , and still do not develope the desired information . Finally they move on , and to their mortification , find at last that they made a great mistake . One bright Alason is worth more to a lodge than a score ot such members .

Another class of Alasons—and we are sorry to say they are exceedingly numerous—are no better informed than those last described , and are this much worse that they don't seem to care whether they are tight or wrong ; they vote " hit or miss " on all questions with a sang froid that would have astonished King Solomon himself . Now we do reall y believe that they desire to do right , but are too

indolent to make even an effort to find out whether they ^ rc or not . Perhaps they arc not so much to blame as those who made them Alasons . There are other classes of Alasor . s that we might mention in this connection , but we will let them rest till some iuture time . We do not expect much benefit from an ar'' cle like this , for those for whom it is designed are seldom among those who read a Alasonic journal . It is ,

how-£ ver , the duty of all good Masons to make an effort to correct exitting evils , and we have called the attention of ° ur readers to a few such , hoping that they will endeavour , so far as in th ; ir power , to aid in bringing about a reformation among thc classes we have named . By so doing they will not only benefit the parties themselves , but add to the happiness of the whole Fraternity . —Masonic Adrocate .

in VAVS OINTMENT AND PILIS . —Tumours , Glandular Swelllis , and i * aj breasts . —]/ any departure from health requires ¦ pier attention than another to prevent disastrous consequences , j- I "'<• class of disease's now under review . To save hazard and tire pain , the budding tumour must have promnt treatment , or mfort

' -. co and nights of disquietude will he the sufferer ' s portion . ) " ¦ never the ailment lirst appears , after fomenting the spot with arm water , Holloway ' s Ointment mui-t be energetically nibbed . '' * " * I'art till a considerable quantity is absorbed . The Pills , " "inst be commenced with early . If these remedies be dili-? . j """ - ' . persevered with , the simplest tumour or thc contracted and ¦ ) j »« tijamslKl In cases of bad breasts , with or without IIK lever , relief is almost instantaneous . —ADVT .

Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

The General Committee of this Institution held its monthly meeting on Thursday afternoon , in the Boardroom , Freemasons' Hall , Bro . A . H . Tattershall in the chair . There were also present Bros . H . Browse , Thos . W . White , H . M . Levy , Griffiths Smith , Herbert Dicketts ,

Henry Venn , R . B . Webster , Alajor Finney , H . A . Dubois , John J . Stevens , John Boyd , H . Alassey ( Freemason ) , H . Potter , F . G . Baker , T . F . Peacock , H . G . Warren , A . H . Diaper , S . Rosenthal , J . A . Rucker , and R . W . Little ( Secretary ) . Two petitions were received , and the candidates placed on the list for election .

Bro . H . G . Warren gave notice of the following motion " That having regard to the increased income of the Institution , and the altered position of Secretary and Collector , it is expedient that rules 74 and 75 shall be so amendecl that the Secretary shall give security for ^ 1000 , the

Secretary ' s chief clerk £ 500 , and any other clerks £ 250 each ; such security to be provided from an approved Guarantee Society , and the premiums to be paid by this Institution , so as not to be a burden on the officials . " The Committee , after transacting same other business , passed a vote of thanks to the chairman .

The Way It Works.

THE WAY IT WORKS .

A physicjan in Washington , D . C , was called to visit professionally a young lady taken suddenly and seriously ill . Employed in one of the departments , she was comparatively without friends or resources , and when rendered helpless by disease , her condition was truly deplorable . The physician , ascertaining the name of his patient to be

the same as a brother Alason in Boston , whom he had met some years previously , he inquired if she was related to this person . Being told that she was the daughter of this Fellow Craftsman , whom , it should be remembered , the physician only knew as a member of the fraternity , he not only gave to her skilful professional treatment , but saw that she wanted for nothing of care and proper

nursing , and when she was sufficiently recovered to travel , he accompanied her on her journey , and was not content until he had placed her in her own Eastern home . Then , exchanging fraternal salutations with his old-time Masonic acquaintance , he returned to his work

and calling , hardly conscious , perhaps , of the moving power that had influenced him to so noble a deed in the exercise of a large and generous charity . This incident is but one of a thousand which might be adduced to prove the power and worth of Alasonry . —A ' ew York Dispatch .

Masonic And General Tidings.

Masonic and General Tidings .

A Masonic Ball , in connection with the Sir Hugh Alyddelton Lodge , No . 1602 , will be given on Wednesday next , February 28 , at the Agricultural Hall , Islington , the proceeds of which will be devoted to the charitable inslitutions [ oi the Order . There is a very long list of stewards for the occasion , comprising brethren from lodges 101 , 141 , 144 , 10 7 , 173 , 185 , 192 , 217 , 382 , 405 , 749 ,

754 . 813 , 861 . . 862 , on , 917 , 103 ( 5 , 1158 , 1278 , 1288 , l 339 < l 3 ( ' 4 , t . V > 5 ' ' 445 . 1489- « a ° 7- 'S-H . and 1 C 02 . Bro . E . Somers is Chairman of the Stewards , and Bro . J . H . Raffety , Treasurer . The M . C . ' s are Bros . Thomas Aleekham , T . Hadley Prestage , and R . G . Thomas . Bro . James Weaver ' s band is engaged . The hon . Secretaries are Bros . J . Osborn and J . Weston . The brethren are to

appear in Cralt clothing . A very pleasant evening is anticipated . Arrangements have been made that , in the event of the weather being unfavourable , all carriages will deliver visitors under cover at the foot of the staircase leading to the ball-room , and similar means adopted for their departure . The Ivy lodge will hold an emergency

meeting on the 27 th inst . We were particularly struck with the original and artistic border of the summons , which reflects equal credit on the designer and the lodge . The meetings of the Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 , will be held in future at the Blue Anchor Tavern , Coleman-street , City . Bro . George B . Abbott will deliver his fourth

lecture upon the " History of the Craft" in the Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 , on Wednesday next . FRIENDLY CHAPTER , No . 239 , KINGSTON , JAMAICA . —At a recent meeting of the above chapter , it was unanimously resolved to present Comp . Altamont De Cordova , P . Z ., with a gold jewel , in recognition of his valuable services to the chapter during three consecutive

years in which he held the distinctive office of Principal Z . The name of Bro . Dr . H . J . Strong was omitted in our report in last week ' s issue , as being present at the Festival of thc Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution . On Tuesday , the a 1 st instant , at the South

Kensington Museum , the Princess Louise distributed prizes amongst the students who had taken part in the local and national competition of last year . The number of pupils at the two schools was reported to be 843 , an increase of eighty-eight over 1875 . The Marquis of Lome afterwards addressed the company on behalf of her royal

highness . At the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kansas , held at Emporia , October 18 th , 1876 . Bro . Jacob D . Rush , of Fort Scott , was elected Grand Master , and Bro . John H . Brown , of Wyandotte , was re-elected Grand Secretary .

Masonic And General Tidings.

We are asked to state that the London Masonic Club Lodge of Instruction meets ^ at 101 , Queen Victoria-street on the second and fourth Monday in every month at six o ' clock . The day of meeting of the Macdonald Mark Lodge , No . 104 , has been changed from the third Saturday to the third Friday in February , April , June , and October .

ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION . —Bro . George Knill , for some time clerk in the office , offers himself as a candidate for the collectorship rendered vacant by the lamentable death of Bro . William Lane . The Earl of Bandon , who had been suffering from heart disease , succumbed to an acute attack , at Castle Bernard , Cork , on Sunday evening last . His

lordship , who was born in 1810 , was educated at Eton and Oriel , and sat for Bandon from 1842 to 18 56 , in which year he succeeded his father . He married , in 18-42 , Catherine , eldest daughter of Mr . Whitmore , of Ap ' ley Park , Shropshire , by whom he leaves a son and six daughters . Viscount Bernard , now fourth earl , was bom in 18 50 , and educated at Eton . He unsuccessfully contested his father

' s borough at the last general election . By the death of the late Lord Bandon , who was brother to the Bishop of Tuam , a representative peerage becomes vacant . A very large meeting of the Fraternity was held on Tuesday last , in the Masonic Hall , Truro , to celebrate the constitution of the new Provincial Grand Chapter of Cornwall . The R . A . companions of this

province have achieved a notable success , securing as they have so distinguished a Alason as the Right Hon . the Earl of Alount Edgcumbe , as Provincial Grand Superintendent . A full report of this gathering will appear in our next . The election of the Committee of the Stock

Exchange gives seven new members out of a total committee of thirty as the result of the recent agitation . Al . though this seems a small result , it would appear that the young men in the Stock Exchange have so far made their wishes felt that some revision of the rules may possibly be undertaken .

1 he Times says : — " Among the clerkships in the Civil Service about to be competed for next month are two junior clerkships in the Colonial Office . The salaries commence at £ 250 per annum , and rise by yearly increments to £ 600 . Promotions are made from this class to the two higher classes , paid respectively £ 700 to £ 800 , and £ 900 to £ 1000 . Furnished rooms in the Colonial

Office buildings , with special allowances , are assigned to two of the clerks . This is the first occasion on which any of the more highly paid clerkships in the Civil Service have been offered to public competition ; and it is to be anticipated that the substantial advantages now offered , coupled with the nature of the work , will attract distinguished University men to whom a clerkship has not hitherto offered sufficient inducements . "

The installation of Bro . H . Keeble , P . M . 127 , 5 , S . W . 73 , & c , as W . AL of the New Cross Lodge , 1559 , will take place this afternoon ( Saturday ) at the New Cross Public Hall . There is one raising , and nine candidates for the billot .

An Indian chief lately died in Greenville , Alaine ; he was known as a faithful Alason . The Alasons have erected a memorial tablet over his grave . A new weekly paper called the Tatler appears to-elay ( Saturday ) . The editor has adopted the " nomde plume" of the celebrated original Isaac Bickerstaff , and desires to emulate the classical style of Richard Steele .

We shall be glad if he even approaches success in his praiseworthy attempt . The Marquis of Hartington , R . W . P . G . M . Derbyshire , has promised to preside at the anniversary festival of the Newspaper Press Association , which will be held at Willis's Rooms on the 5 th of May . His Majesty the Emperor of Austria , King

of Hungary , has conferred on Air . Nicholas Triibner , the publisher , of Ludgate-hill , the Knight Cross of the Order of Francis Joseph . Mr . Rule , the general manager of the Standard Fire Office , died suddenly in Alanchester on Sunday , the 4 th inst . For the present the management has been entrusted to Bro . E . C . Massey .

On St . Valentine ' s Day a number of curiosities always pass through the Post-office in addition to the amorous and satirical missives from the stationers . This year there came to li ght in St . Martin's-le-Grand , a lady ' s wig , a baby ' s puff , a carrot , a pair of boots , a sausage , and a pig's tail . —City Press . A course of free lectures to Jewish working

men and their families are being delivered on Sunday evenings at the Jews' Infants' Schools , Commerciat-st ., on popular subjects , by well-known scientific and other gentlemen . Bro . H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught is expected to arrive at Kilkenny Castle on Alonday next , as guest of the Marquis and Marchioness of Ormonde .

Viscount Powerscourt on attending the Bray and Kingston Board of Guardians to-day for the first time since the shooting accident to his eye was received with loud cheers . The chairman , Sir George Hodson , Bart ., congratulated him , on the part of the Board , on his recovery . His Lordship returned thanks . The Grand Master of Georgia , Bro . D . E .

Butler , has appealed to the Alasons of that State to assist the destitute and suffering Alasons of Savannah arid Brunswick . The Masonic Board of Relief of Memphis , has tendered aid to the Masons of these yellow fever stricken cities , and a limited amount of aid has been accepted . The Alasons of these cities have been instructed to draw for more whenever needed .