Table Of Contents.

TABLE OF CONTENTS .

PAGE . THE INAUGURATION OP FREEMASONS' HALL , LONDON 1 PRESENTATION TO Bno . SCHMITT , OF JERSEY ... 1 NEW METROPOLITAN L ODQE 1

MASONIC PREFERMENTS 1 FUNERAL OP ME LATE BRO . GEORGE RAYMOND ... 1 REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS : THK CRAFTMetropolitan ... ... ... 2

provincial ... z THE ROTAL ARCHProvincial ... 2 OBDERS OF ClItVALnif—Red Cross of Koine and Constantine , Metropolitan 3 Provincial 3 PAPERS ON

MASONRYNo . I—Masonry and Refreshment ... ... 3 MISCELLANEA 4 BIRTHS , MARRIAGES , AND DEATHS 4 ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS 4 ALLEGORICAL TEACHINGS 4 LODGE OK BENEVOLENCE 4 ¦ EDITOR ' S POJIT FOLIO ... ... ... 4

MASONIC JURISPRUDENCE 4 MULTUM IN PARVO 4 MASONW ANTIQUITIES ... 5 POETRY 5 ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE 5 PROCEEDINGS OF THE TWO GRAND LODUI-S OF ENGLAND

IN RATIFICATION OF THIS UNION , 1813 6 MASONIC MEETINGS FOR NEXT WKIK 1 LIST OF AGENTS 7 ADVERTISEMENTS 7 and 8

The Inauguration Of Freemasons' Hall London.

THE INAUGURATION OF FREEMASONS' HALL LONDON .

THE approaching inaugural ceremonial at the Freemasons' Hall is one which is contemplated with great interest by many brethren , and wo believe that every arrangement for the celebration of so auspicious a solemnity will be found

worth y of our great fraternity . It may not , however , be amiss to remind our readers that the orig inal Masonic Hall , which was dedicated in 1770 , was not included in the work of

demolition and reconstruction in which tho authorities of Grand Lodge have been recently engaged but it has been so splendidly rc-gildcd and re-decorated that few would recogniso tho old hall in its

new and gorgeous garb , ft is now a fitting temple of tho Craft , and will be kept religiousl y sacred to the rites of Freemasonry . The emblems portrayed on the centre of the

roof of Freemason ' s Hall illustrate the zodiacal signs as shown in the planisphere of Dcndcia . and according to learned writers these hieroglyphics not onl y boro an astronomical interpreta-

The Inauguration Of Freemasons' Hall London.

tion , but were figurative of important religious truths . The revolution of the heavens taught the immutable truth that the life of man is alternated by scenes of sunshine and g loom ; and iu

the dawn of the world's history all learning was expressed in equally simple yet majestic symbols . Every sign of the zodiac had its appropriate name in the Coptic tongue , derived in many instances from a Hebrew root , the signification

of which names we find was interwoven with the science and p hilosophy of Egypt , as well as with the typical ceremonies of the Jewish nation . In fact , the more we investigate this subject the more apparent it will be that in the days of old ,

as well as now , the " heavens declared the glory of God" to all earnest enquirers after truth ami knowledge , and we shall then perceive that the dis play of these heavenly emblems in tho chosen temple of Freemasonry is beautifully appropriate .

Around the walls of Freemasons' Hall are also placed the portraits of seven Grand Masters , — namely , Lord Petre , who laid the foundationstone , the Duke of Atholl , Henry Edward Duke ofCumberland , George Prince of Wales , the Dukes

of Kent and Sussex , and the Larl of Zetland . Tliearinorialbearingsofthese Koyal and illustrious chiefs havo likewise been recentl y painted above their portraits , by order of the Building Committee . The magnificent chairs used formerly

on great occasions , having been elaborately re-gilded , will also contribute to the splendour ot tho spectacle at tho forthcoming ceremony , and we may safely rest assured that the 14 th oi

April , when the " Inauguration" of Freemasons ' Hall will take place , will long be remembered as a red-letter day iu the chronicles of the Masonic Order .

Presentation To Bro. Sciimiit, Of Jersey.

PRESENTATION TO BRO . SCIIMIIT , OF JERSEY .

A complimentary dinner was recently given at the " Pontine d'Or" hotel , St . Hellers , Jersey , in honour of our esteemed brother , Albert Sehinitt , P . M . and P . Z ., at which Bros . Do Carteret , P . O . M . ; Major J .

Gulhenne , P . D . P . G . M ., Guernsey ; Colonel . Miller , Dr . Lo Cronier , P . D . P . G . M ., Jersey ; E . D . Le Contour , Major Young , J . T . du Jardin , Capt . Woodall , Dr . Smith , II . L . Manuel , P . \ V . Beiihain , W . Adams , and about sixty other eminent Masons were present . A perfect ovation was accorded to Brother Schmitt ,

who was pit scnlcd by Dr . Le Cronier ( the chairman ) with a jewel , voted to our excellent brother by the Provincial Grand Lodge , in which Bro . Schmitt for several years fulfilled the onerous duties of Grand Secretary . A special ode , written in French and eulogistic of the worthy guest , was recited during the evening .

New Metropolitan Lodge.

NEW METROPOLITAN LODGE .

The M . AV . Grand Master has granted a warrant to Brothers C . A . Cottebruuc as VV M ., C . Moginie as S . W , G . Gee as J . W ., and other brethren , to hold a lodge at the Victoria Railway Station , Pimlico . The name of the new lodge , we understand , is the " Grosvcnor , " No . 1257 .

Masonic Preferments.

MASONIC PREFERMENTS .

Tho M . W . Grand Master has appointed Brother Edward C . Mulct de Carteret , Lieut .-Colonel of the 1 st or North-West Regiment of Jersey Militia , Seigneur of St . Ouen ' s Manor , and P . M . of the St . Aubin ' s

Lodge , No . 9 o 8 , as Provincial Grand Master for the Channel Islands . His lordship , in making this appointment , has acceded to the general desire of the Craft in Jersey , with whom Colonel do Carteret is deservedly popular .

Wc are informed that Lord Kenlis has conferred the Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Cross of Rome and Constantino upon Major-General Alunbee , of Weston-super-Mare , anil has also appointed Captain Francis George Irwin , Inspector General for Bristol .

Funeral Of The Late Bro. George Raymond, Comp. R.A.

FUNERAL OF THE LATE BRO . GEORGE RAYMOND , COMP . R . A .

Lodge No . 379 , Trakc , Ireland , The brethren of this lodge have experienced a severe loss in the death of their J . W ., Bro . Geovge Raymond , Comp . R . A ., which melancholy event took place , as stated in our last , on the 11 th inst . at

Dublin , whither he had gone lor medical advice . His remains were brought to Killaruey for interment , and on Sunday a special train left Traleo for the former place convoying a large number of the members of the lodge , ami other friends of the deceased , anxious to pay a hist tribute to departed worth . On

arrival at Killaruey they were met by many others , and immediately formed into procession on the platform of the railway station , the collin being borne by the brethren , the officers of the lodge supporting the pall , and all wearing hat bauds , with rosettes marking tho colours of their decrees .

When at the churchyard , the brethren arrayed themselves in their insignia , wearing crape rosettes on their aprons—the apron , sash , and collar of tho deceased having been placed on the coflin—the melancholy cortege moved on , preceded by tho Rev . Thos . Moriarty , Rector of Wales who ( in the

unavoidable absence of the chaplain to the lodge , l ! ev . Raymond Orpen , officiated , On reaching the grave tho brethren formed round , and as the words of the burial service , " Ashes to ashes , dust to dust , " fell with deep meaning on their ears , cast their rosettes into the dark abyss which yawned beneath .

The ceremony over , all returned to their homes regretting the sad occasion which hail called them together , yet glad of the opportunity of bearing this public testimony to the many endearing qualities of one who will always be remembered for his sterling integrity and steady attachment to the Order of which he was an esteemed member .

Knowledge is a word of unlimited meaning . It is a circle of boundless diameter and includes all creation . The wisdom of God is tho centre that diverges Iiko a glowing sun in every direction . Systems arc lesser circles within the greater ; and so of the theories of a man fi < r man ' s use and benefit , when true and completo according to the laws of nature . —Ellit .