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PROVINCE OF MIDDLESEX . LIEUT .-COL . SIR FRANCIS BURDETT , BART ., Prov . G . W , of England , Representative from the Grand Lodge of Ireland , R . W . PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER . The PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE will be held at the NEW ASSEMBLY ROOMS , TEDDINGTON , on Saturday , J 31 st , at 2 . 30 p . m . Banquet at Five o'clock . Tickets , One Guinea each , to be obtained of the PROVINCIAL GRAND SECRETARY . Bv Command of the Prov . G . Master , H . C . LEVANDER , Prov . G . Secretary . 30 , North Villas , Camden Square , July 20 th , 1 SS 0 .

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GRAND LODGE OF THE PROVINCE OF HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT . THE R . W . BRO . VV . W . BEACH , M . P ., PROV . G . MASTER . THE W . BRO . VV . HICKMAN , D . PROV . G . MASTER . The GRAND LODGE of this PROVINCE will assemble by command of the R . W . PROV . G . MASTER at ANDOVER , on TUESDAY , the 3 rd day of AUGUST , at 1 . 30 p . m ., and be closed tyled punctually at two o ' clock p . m . The Brethren _ will meet at the TOWN HALL , where the Provincial business will be transacted . The Banquet will take place at 3 . 30 p . m . precisely , at the FORESTERS' HALL . The Tickets will be Five Shillings each , exclusive of Wine . In order to insure the comfort of every one who attends , the W . M . ' s of Lodges are earnestly requested to send ( addressed to the Prov . G . Sec , Southampton ) the names of all who propose to join thc Banquet , not later than Saturday morning , the 31 st July . The attendance of Visiting Brethren is particularly invited . By command of the R . W . Prov . G . Master , J . E . LE FEUVRE , P . M ., Prov . G . Sec . Southampton , 17 th July , 5 SS 0 .

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ANCIENT AND PRIMITIVE RITE OF MASONRY . ROSE OF SHARON ROSE CROIN CHAPTER , No . C . PROVINCE OF MIDDLESEX . CHAPTER HOUSE , 77 A , BISHOPSGATE STREET . The Chapter will be opened as a Lodge of Instruction every Tuesday evening in July , commencing- on the 6 th , when the Degrees of the Chapter—Five and Six—will he worked , and to which Royal Arch Masons are invited . On subsequent Tuesdays the remaining Degrees—Seven to Eleven—will be worked , and holders of these or corresponding Degrees under other Rites are admitted on application . Chapter will be opened at 7 . 30 p . m . and close at g punctually . Information as to advancement in the Degrees of this Rite may be obtained at the Chapter House as above . IAMES HILL , 32 , Sec .

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8 . 0 ( EotTCSuontiatts . The EDITOR of thc Freemason will be much obliged if any Spanish brother will put himself in communication with 19 S , Fleet-street , for the purpose of translating a Spanish official Masonic letter . The following stand over : — Pattison Chapter , No . 913 . Equality Chaplci , No . 1145 . BOOKS , & c , RECEIVED . "The Broad Arrow , " "Hull Packet , " " Who are the Scotch ? " "Grand Council of Royal Super-Excellent and Select Masters of Pennsylvania , " " Keystone , " " Der Long Islaender , " "Allen's Indian Mail , " " 'The Masonic Record of Western India , " "Jewish Chronicle , " "The Citizen , " "Liberal Freemason , " "Masonic Advocate , " "Croydon Guardian , " "The Western Morning News , " "The Macclesfield Courier and Herald , " "Journals and Journalism : with a Guide for Literary Beginners . "

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THE FREEMASON . SATURDAY , JULY 24 , 1 SS 0 .

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A . S we are all scattering for . summer , some of us off to the Rhine ancl . Switzerland , Brittain- ancl Homburg , as many of us are wending our w . iy towards Wales , or Scotland , or the Lakes , and not a few are hasten ing to Ryde :, Folkestone , Harrogate ,

Scarborough and many other health resorts or spots of rest , so needful alike for brain work ancl prosperous business , we venture to . iddress a few lines specially to-day to our worth y but temporaril y disunited brotherhood . We hope that when wc

all meet again m thc "little village , " if we are destined in COJJ ' Providence lo do so , to occupy ourselves with Masonic work or charitable exertions ,

we shall have all forgotten the " episodes" which have for tlie last few months somewhat marred the harmony and interfered with thc comfort of metropolitan Masonry . It is often altogether unaccount-

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able in this world why we quarrel with or disagree with one another , whether in public or domestic life . A fit of indigestion , a visitation of the " blues , " corporeal pains and mental worries often render us all a little less amiable than is our wont .

Pew men are " blessed " with an habitual bad temper , though the " bear with a sore head " is not an abnormal figure even in Masonry . But every now and then , for some cause or another , plain or mysterious , a sort of "sirocco , " whose amiable

qualities all Mediterranean travellers can call to mind , comes over individuals , families , and corporate bodies , exemplified in much bad temper and personal feeling . We as Freemasons have been suffering in the metropolis for a little given

space from a similar display of unwholesome and unpleasant " humours , " which have not made things run smoothly , but , on the contrar } ' , have set some of us " rayther consi" derably across . " Whether it vvas thc peculiar

proceedings at thc nomination of Grand Treasurer , or the" I ^ itual agitation , " or the unaccountable feeling developed b y the purchase of Lyncombe House—one of the wisest purchases ever made by a Committee—we know not ; but all of a

sudden , for some reason , or no reason , a tone and temper , mingled with much acerbity of speech and gossip , were exhibited amongst us , which culminated in thc hitherto unheard of proposal , for -no alleged cause , to unseat the whole House Committee of the . Girls' School . And so this

state of things has gone on , " vires acquint eundo , like a good many worldl y matters , until we know as a fact that many worthy brethren were openly talking of withdrawing from scenes , alike un-Masonic and unmeaning , derogatory to the character

of gentlemen , and undermining thc prestige of Freemasonry . The energetic remarks of the Grand Treasurer , as Chairman of the meeting of the Permanent Committee of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , on Wednesday week , when

appealing for support in endeavouring to put a stop to needless criticism and obstructive proceedings , were met with such an hearty , energetic , and unmistakcablc response , that we hope an end at last has come to a stale of things which all

zealous Masons most earnestly deplore . When wc return lo work and sociality in October and November next , let then all these petty differences bc forgotten ; let us all heartil y unite in the Grand design of Freemasonry , being happy ourselves , and

communicating happiness to others . A little thunderstorm often clears thc air ancl sky , and it is just possible that al ! that has taken place ma } - render thc union of countless excellent Freemasons

more firm and fast , in an united endeavour todevelopc thc benefits of Freemasonry , to uphold Masonic courtesy , kindness , and toleration , and to advance thc interests of our great and excellent metropolitan Charities .

* * WE , none of us , arc infallible , and the Freemason is not exempt from the little weaknesses incident to a public press at all times , and , above all , lo human nature . Wc are often in this world

apt to exaggerate thc bearing of particular indidents , and the meaning of special movements . Wc often speak hastily , judge severely , and forget that there arc , after all , two sides to every question in earthly mailers . As Freemasons wc arc bound to

be specially tolerant of the opinions of others , and considerate of their views , giving them credit for good intentions , even when we differ from them most strongly and widely . There is a tendency just now in all journalism , of which we may note

a thousand instances daily , to bc both dogmatic and peremptory , forgetting lhat what seems so very clear to us may not appear equally so to others . The Freemason , like all other journals , general or Masonic , in thc expression of opinion is often

coloured and dominated b y passing episodes or preponderating inllucnces , and it is just possible that in some recent remarks , " de omnibus rebus , ct qtiibusdam aliis , " it may have seemed to

some too unbending in its assertion of its own views on the subject in discussion . Indeed , wc have heard it whispered that some have said it was becoming " loo dictatorial . " We can only repeat today what wc have often expressed before , that if we

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have spoken forcibl y it was because wc felt strongly . But , as we b y no means wish to prolong servedly about this or about that , it matters not what , we gladly withdraw anything which may reall y have annoyed any of our readers who did

not agree with our plain spoken words . Not that we have changed our opinion about anything that has taken place or anything we have written , or withdrawn anything that we have expressed , but we wish to be thoroughly Masonic in tone , temper ,

and teaching . There are certain things and facts about which the Freemason is bound to speak always honestly and distinctly , without mealymouthedness , without exaggeration , or its utility and mission would soon be at an end . But if any

of our words are supposed to be dictated by personal feelings or still rankle in the minds of any as too severe , we hasten to assure them that nothing of the kind entered into the ideas of the writer , but that all such remarks , if apparently somewhat

strongly worded , were so simpl y because at the time we sincerely believed that such language was needful , whether for friendly caution or kindly warning . Wc hope that our remarks will not bc misconstrued ,

but will be accepted as a fresh declaration of those honest and trul y Masonic principles of thought and action which have so laudably marked thc onward and prosperous course of the

Freemason . * * MAxi * of our excellent fraternity arc on the eve , probably , of a short foreign trip , and so wc venture from personal experience lo offer them a little

homely and seasonable advice in all fraternal friendship , to enable them , as we trust , thoroughly lo enjoy their holiday trip , wherever fate or fancy may lead them . Englishmen and Englishwomen often complain that they find difficulties in foreign

countries , and that the laws are despotic , that their liberty is interfered with , thai they do not get money ' s worth for money spent , that they meet with incivility and want of attention , and the like . A few simple rules will , however , we venture to

think , remove the possibility of any such hindrances to a p leasant and cheerful holiday trip abroad , and such we venture to bring , in all deference and good will , to the notice of our indulgent readers . Thc first is , never discuss politics

or religion with chance travellers , unless you have reason to believe that , like yourselves , they arc simpl y citizens of thc world , " travelling in pursuit of health , amusement , information , or relaxation . Thc next is , never do anything abroad which

you would not think of doing at home . A third is , always obey thc laws of thc country which becomes for a time the place of your residence , or affords you its protection . A fourth is , always bc in good humour , and do not lose your temper

either with the thousand and one little miseries of human life , or thc inevitable mischances of the railway , or diligence , or " vclturino . " Once more , measure your expenses according to your means , and do not seek or expect to get large rooms or

extra service for little or nothing , as many people seem to do . For instance , some good folks order a " premier" at an hotel abroad , and then comp lain bitterl y of the expense . Foreigners themselves arc generally very frugal in their travelling

outlay , and ali such expenses , remember , are well known and measured beforehand . . So , again , as lo meals—if you wish Vo have vhem in your private room , you must expeel to pay dearly for them , because such an arrangement is abnormal

in almost all p laces abroad , where everything is arranged for thc " Table d'Hote . " If , as a rule , you put up with what you can fairly claim you will do very well . Vou may , of course , find exorbitant landlords and uncivil attendants , but they

are the exception , not the rule . The properly liberal hand , the kindl y temper , thc cheery manner , and the smiling face will prove often a prevailing " passport , " when the grumbler , and the growler , and the exacting are put on one side altogether .

We trust , therefore , that some of our kind readers will take these friendly hints of ours in all good part , and they can reckon on a pleasant tour in other lands , far or near ; and when they return to Maida Vale , Sydenham , Sunbury , Bayswater , or South Kensington , they will astonish their dear friends ,