Masonic Funeral In Spain.

MASONIC FUNERAL IN SPAIN .

We are indebted to our excellent Companion Jose M . Pastor , M . E . Z . of St . John of Jerusalem Chapter , No . 203 , Liverpool , for the following interesting note . Truly there is now hope for old historic Spain . The following is a translation of a paragraph from the " Reforms , " a newspaper published in Madrid : —

The Corrcspondencia of the 30 th August , in describing the burial of Major General Escalante , says that behind the hearse certain symbolical attributes were displayed of which the people did not understand the meaning , and which we proceed to explain . A servant carried behind the car containing the corpse ,

the insignia of the Masonic Order to which the deceased had belonged , followed by several brethren of the lodge of which he had been a member . We had the pleasure of seeing a deputation of the Mantuana Lodge , No . 1 of the Oriente of Madrid , forming a perfect and regular lodge , marching in procession

according to ancient custom , the apprentices first , followed by the Fellow Crafts and Master Masons ; the brother Secretary , accompanied by the Treasurer ; the Worshipful Master , having his Wardens on either side , came next , and the Director of Ceremonies in the centre . The Grand Oriente of Spain and the

Mantuana Lodge wished to honor the memory of a brother , although he was not an active member of any lodge on the Register of the Grand Oriente of Spain . This is , without doubt , the first public act of Freemasonry in Spain , which has labored so much and continues to labor in the interests of civilization and

progress . Having now shown its existence , we are sure that it will not rest satisfied with that , but availing itself of the liberty which we now breathe , not only will give some more ostensible proofs , but , faithful to its magnificent constitution , it will be the firmest support of national liberty and of the progress of mankind .

Young Freemasons.

YOUNG FREEMASONS .

( To the Editor . ) SIR , —Permit me space for a few remarks with reference to your excellent article on Young Freemasons and the Masonic Charities . I certainly object to the term charity applied to those institutions—looking upon them in the light of provident

societiesand I think , on a mature consideration , it will be viewed in the same light . There are none allowed to become candidates without the parent having been a subscribing member a stipulated time—hence a claim follows as a provident society . The most affluent—those who stand on the highest spoke of

fortune's wheel subscribe to-day , never anticipating the reverses to which all are subject in this world of change , but provide by their subscriptions against an emergency that may , and sometimes does , happen . And then with regard to their countenance and support , I unhesitatingly say that there is more than

sufficient money paid by the members , if it were properly applied , to meet every applicant—and half as many more . Thus it will appear that I am making a grave charge , but no more grave than true . The charge is not against the managers of those excellent institutions , of whose honour there is not a shadow of

a doubt ; nor in the executive at the grand lodge , who are equally worthy of confidence . But the improper application rests with the private lodges , many of whom , instead of appropriating their surplus funds to the support of these excellent homes , improvideiitly spend them on refreshments , and thus some thousands

are consumed annually thai might be better applied . I have known some , and could point to them , who have spent 100 " . on refreshments in the course of a year , whilst perhaps out of 30 or 10 applicants only 6 cases are met . Having subscribed for a number of VCars , and never dreamt that it was the intention for

monies of the society to be thus applied , I ask , is it right ? and appeal to the consciences of those brethren who know what I state to be true , begging them , in the name of all that is great and good , and for the honour of the craft , so to support the funds that every

legitimate case may be met ; they will thus do honour to the society , and have the blessing of many who need support . With best wishes for the prosperity of these institutions , I am , & c , A LOVER OI * GEN-JINK FREEMASONRY . —Daily News , Sept . 18 th .

I HE Bi . oon PURIFIKR—Old Dr . Jacob Townsend's Sarsaparilla . Other Medical Testimony . —In speaking of the '' Wood Purifier , " old Dr . Jncol > Tuwrn-cnd ' s Sarsaparilla , G . C . Kernott , M . D ., L . S . A . I . ond ., says : — " I strongly recommend it in cutaneous diseases and all impurities of the blood . " March 21 , 18 G 9 . —In a letter to the proprietors , June 0 , 1809 , Dr . Irvine , of Irvine ' s-town , savs-. — " I have

been in the habit of ordering your Sarsaparilla for my patients with the best results . Send mo six quarts and six mammoth bottles . " I ' or all skin diseases , for purifying the system of mercurial poisons , and building up the broken constitution it is thc only safe ana certain remedy . —In Bottles 2 s . £ d , Is ., 4 s 6 d ., 7 s . Od ., lis . Sold by aHDruggists Pills nnd

Ointment each in I ' oxes , Is . Ijd ., 2 s . 0 d ., 4 s . Gd . Testimonials also from the Hon . the Dean of Lismoiej General William Gilbert , of tlie Indian Army ; ordered also by Apothecaries Hall , London Cau'ion—Uet the red and blue wrappers , with the Old Doctor ' s head in tho centre . No other genuine — \ rt VT .

Supreme Council, New York.

SUPREME COUNCIL , NEW YORK .

REPORT OF ILL . BRO . ALBERT G . GOODALL , GRAND REPRESENTATIVE , ON FOREIGN RELATIONS . To ihe Supreme Council of Sov . Gr . Ins . Gen . ofthe S ' ird and last degree Ancient Accepted Rile , for the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction , U . S . A . ( Concluded from page 129 . )

SCOTLAND . The history of Masonry in Scotland , by Wm . A . Laurie , is accepted as the best authority , bringing it to the late period of 1859 . The Supreme Council of Scotland , 33 rd and last degree Ancient Accepted Rite , was established at Edinburgh in 1848 , by virtue of authority from the

Supreme Council of the same Rite of France , and with power to work the degrees , from the 17 th , or Council of Princes , to the 33 rd . The only variation or addition which they make in thc Rite , is by giving in connection with what they call the Royal Order of Scotland , R . H . M ., of Kilwinning , being the old

legendary degree , for which our Scottish brethren appear to have a deep veneration . The word Scottish , " which has accidentally and improperly been incorporated with the Ancient Accepted Rite , appears to have no lawful origin as such ; at least , not from the land of Scotia , as they are among the lust who have thus far adopted that

Rite , and hence receive the word Scottish from foreign Jurisdictions . The Supreme Council is well organized , having J . Whyte Melville as the Sov . Gr . Com ., and Alexander J . Stewart , Gr . Sec . H . E . ; as yet , they have made but little advancement in perpetuating the sublime degrees of the Ancient Accepted Rite .

IRELAND , which , next to England , is the most identified with our own country , gives the brightest Masonic record of any other Jurisdiction where the Roman Catholic religion has such control over so laige a portion of the inhabitants . The origin , interesting history ,

and progress of the . Order in that island , has been given in detail by various Masonic authors . Many prominent persons and patriots who have left an honoured name in the memory of their countrymen , were active members of the Order , whose education , enlightened mind and liberal views ,

enabled them to soar above the narrow ideas and petty dogmas of a jealous reli gious faith . The Order as it now exists in Ireland , is more united , and , in my opinion , better regulated and systematized than any Jurisdiction I have yet visited ; all the different Bodies and Rites beinsr

under one able management and governing head , as follows : The Grand Lodge of Ireland , Grand Royal Arch Chapter , Grand Conclave of High Knights Templar , Grand Council of Kites , and Supreme Council , 33 rd aud last degree Ancient Accepted

Rite . The Duke of Leinster has for many years presided over these Bodies , and the systematic arrangements , harmonious and prosperous condition of the Order , is the best evidence of his able administration .

During the past few years , thc higher degrees of the Ancient Accepted Rite have advanced rapidly ; especially the Chapters of Rose Croix , known as Prince Masons , and the Consistories of S . P . R . S . Wlifii and where the authority was obtained to constitute the Supreme Council , 33 rd degree , I was

unable to ascertain , and strange to say , it appears there was only one person who could give that important information , and he was absent at that time from Dublin , from pub'ished records , it appears that Rose Croix Chapters , Order of Herodom and Knights of Kadosh , were in successful operation

prior to 1807 , as during that year 111 . Bro . Dalcho , of the Southern Supreme Council at Charle-ton , S . C , delivered an oration relative to the principles and workings of Masonry , which was republished by the Bodies in Ireland , with the interesting correspondence between them and Bro . Dalcho

The folio-wing ia the title-page : ¦ ' Orations of the 111 . Bro . Frederick Dalcho , Esq ., M . D . Reprinted by permission ofthe Author , under the sanction of III . the College of Knights of K . H ., and the Ori g inal Chapter of Prince Masons of Ireland , Dublin , 1808 . "

My visit to , and reception by the Grand Lodge of Ireland , and the fraternal courtesies extended to me by the Duke oi Lei lister , Sov . Gr . Com ., and other members of the Supreme Council , was all that could be desired for a permanent renewal of relations of amity with our brethren in that truly loyal Masonic Jurisdiction .

GRAND INSPECTORS-GENERAL , 33 ° . From my observations in South America and Europe , I find in most instances that the many dilliculties , dissensions , separations and formation of

spurious Masonic Bodies , especially in the Ancient Accepted Rite which is now so universal , have to a great extent , resulted from an improper exercise of imaginary power of members of the 33 d degree , a large number of whom I have met abroad " being

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totally ignorant of the laws , usages and principles of the Order , and not able to pass a correct examination in the three first degrees of Masonry ; having , as a general rule , received all their professed knowledge of the mysteries by communication , and with an occasional reference to certain philosophical

publications , imagine they are proficient in the secret work , and have full power to exercise their selfish , and , too often , personal ambitions and corrupt aims , by the power granted in the ancient constitutions ; and I feel that I cannot be too urgent in bringing

this important subject to the serious consideration of the Council , in the hope that this growing evil may receive the prompt attention of this and other Jurisdictions , as it is necessary that there should be mutual co-operation between the legitimate Grand . Bodies to assist each other in the enforcement of

their prerogatives , and prevention of at least the recognition of spurious and irregular assemblies , and imposition now so much practised on the Fraternity at large .

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES OF AMITY . This class of 111 . members of the Order have been , in the past , and are still , as a general rule , far more ornamental than practically useful ; and iu many instances are a serious detriment to the Grand Bodies cliey mis-represent , so fiir as their devoting the time and attention to correspondence , or the

proper exchange of information between the respective Bodies ; and the same remark may , to a great extent , be applied to Grand Secretaries , most of whom appear to consider their Masonic duties are confined to their local Jurisdiclions , and hence the remarkable fact to any inquiring travelling Brother ,

how very deficient of proper information are Grand Bodies in general of each other ' s operations , especially from foreign countries . Grand Representaives in Masonry correspond with ambassadors iu the civil or political world , and as their duties and powers are not definitely specified in the ancient

constitutions or other Masonic law , they sometimes claim peculiar and exclusive privileges , and thus create difficulties that are injurious to the peace and harmony of the fraternity . It is my opinion , that while Grand Representatives may be necessary and

proper for relations of amity and any special negotiations , their positions and privileges should be clearly stated , and all regular communications sent to the Grand Secretary of each Body , that prompt attention mav be given and replies received direct .

SPECIAL TREATIES OF ALLIANCE . During the past half century , many peculiar circumstances and questions appear to have arisen that necessitated the making of treaties of alliance between various Grand Bodies of the New and Old World , which treaties are still in full force ; and , however important they may have been at that

time , the age of progress has so materially altered the condition of affairs between men and nations , that many points iu those treaties are now objectionable I therefore call the attention of the Council to the consider- ; tion of the subject , and those foreign Grand Bodies with whom they have such treaties of alliance .

A MASONIC CONGRESS . The divided condition of Masonry in the different Rites , aud great want of uniformity in the Rituals and more essential parts of the secret work , lias long convinced the active members of the fraternity of the necessity of remedying the same , and a general congress of all the regular Bodies ot the Ancient

Accepted Rite has been twice proposed for this purpose , to meet in London or Paris . The desire for such a union is evidently on the increase , and until then we cannot reasonably expect to make the muchneeded reforms , settle the many disputed questions , and absorb or legalize the spurious Bodies .

In conclusion , I beg to state that the extensive field over which I have travelled , while affording unusual opportunity for obtaining correct information , has required much time and labor to accomplish what is recorded in this report . If the information should prove of any value to this Supreme Bodv or

the Order at large , my object will be accomplished ; and with the hope that others , more gifted in Masouic knowledge , may be induced to follow in giving a correct historical record by which we can all unite in thc universal bond of brotherhood , is the earnest desire of ,

Most fraternally yours , ALBEIT * ' G . GOODALL , 33 ° , Grand Rep . of Foreign Relations New York Citv , December 1 , lt'GS , V . E .

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