Reunion Of Knights Templar In Scotland.

REUNION OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR IN SCOTLAND .

The Supreme Grand Priory of Scotland , of the Religious and Military Order of the Temple , though ostensibly the head of Knight . Templarism in that country , lias hitherto only possessed a nominal power , and for some time past

there have been only two priories working under its jurisdiction , the third , in Glasgow , having become dormant some years ago . There are five or six other encampments , however , in existence , and working under their own Charters , but

having only an individual existence , the governing body , formerly under the command of H . R . H . the Duke of Kent and Strathern , having also become dormant . The largest and most influential of these independent bodies , the

Glasgow Girvan Encampment , numbering over roo Sir Knights , were not satisfied with this anomalous state of things , and accordingly put themselves into communication with Sir Thos . Whyte-Melville , the Grand Commander , and Alajor Hamilton Ramsay , the Grand Recorder , with a

view to effecting an amalgamation , which , after some negociation , has now been happily effected , and on Tuesday , July 23 , the preliminary arrangements were settled by the officials of the Supreme Grand Priory , and a deputation from

Glasgow . The deputation consisted of Sii Knights Robert Bell , AI . N . C of No . 32 ; f . C Spier , C . G . ; D . Butler , J . C ; G . W . ' Wheeler , Sec , and the following members :- — - | . Tweed , R . Alitehel , I . Mathisen , T . Scott , Dr . Neilson ,

W . F . Shaw , J . A . Ferguson , T . Barclay , and J . Dunbar . After the business was concluded , the Edinburgh Knights invited their Glasgow fraters to a banquet , at which Sir Knight Alajo- 1 lamilton

Ramsay , Grand Recorder , and also Prior of the Lothian ' s Priory , presided ; Sir Knight Stewart acting as croupier . Alajor Ramsay said , that as it was early in the day , he did not intend to introduce any formal

toasts , but he thought they ought not to separate without drinking the health of the numerous and influential deputation from Glasgow , who had honoured them that day by coming there , to effect a union which was " a consummation most

devoutly to be wished , and that he trusted would prove beneficial . He hoped that the ties that now , for the first time , bound them together , would be strengthened and tightened , but not so tight as ever to be in the slightest degree

irksome . He would couple this with the name of Sir Knight R . Bell , whom the Glasgow Encampment might be proud to acknowledge as their Commander . He had heard of him , and also of the encampment , from one of the

American Knights Templnr who were over here last summer . If it was for no other reason than this , to acknowledge the noble way in which the Girvan Phieampiuenl met and entertained their American Fraters , they would deserve the thanks

ol all Knight Templars . Sir Knight Bell in responding expressed the thanks of himself and the rest of the deputation to their honourable chairman , not only for the way in which they had received the toasts , but

for their conduct that day . Sir Knight Spiers 111 a brief speech proposed thehealth of "The chairman and those members of the Grand Priory , who had met and received them so kindly . " Major Ramsey briefly responded . Sir Knight Wheeler

said that having opened these negociations he was most happy to be present at their termination , and to witness the kind way the Grand Prior )' had come forward to meet them , and hoped that it was only an augury of more such reunions ; he

could assure the Chairman and the Grand Prior )' , that the Girvan fhicampment would go with them heart and hand to effect that object , and he would now give them a toast which both deputations could drink , " The speedy union of all Knights

Templar m Scotland under one banner . " This toast having been done full justice to , this happy meeting was ended , each agreeingthat a brighter prospect for the interests of the Order was dawning on them ,

The Outward Masonic Life.

THE OUTWARD MASONIC LIFE .

A life that does not quadrate with principles professed , always results in damage to the institution of which the moral defaulter is a member , and from which he claims lo derive the inspiration of his conduct . Imperfect Alasonic living - is the greatest bane of our society . Alasonry

purposes no principle but what is perfectly practicable , and a failure to illustrate in the outward life is evidence of the lack of heart fealty to the ethics of the institution . So long as Alasonry tolerates gross violations of the cardinal virtues upon which its fabric rests , so long will it fail to impress the profane world with either its beauty

or its Utility . When it is known that a profane , obscene , drunken , adulterous man is admitted to our retreats , and meets with no rebuke from the constituted authorities , the inference drawn by a discriminating public will be that either Alasonic morals are a sham , or that the discipline of the Order is impotent to the reproof or correction of the vices of its adherents .

The onl y way in which Alasonry can exert a powerful magnetism upon the outer world , to draw the good to its altars , is by inviolable fidelity to the lofty requirements which we claim to lay upon our neophytes .

Let ns live m such a way that others may see the light of principle in our carriage and conduct , and spirits seeking association with the good will knock at our doors , and ask to be admitted to congenial companionship . By the same law that induces these noble souls

to apply for admission to our secret fellowships , the vicious will be repelled , and our lodge rooms be truly the retreats of virtue . Is there a brother among us openly trampling the jewels of our order under unhallowed feet , recklessly disregarding his vows and the solemn

lesson of instruction imparled to him in the lodge room , let him reflect upon the fearful responsibility he assumes in giving such a forbidding expression of the value of Alasonry to the world . His wanton conduct may furnish the apology to thousands to refrain from application

for our mystic rites , and all ' ord argument to those who would blot us from existence . One profane , intemperate , and licentious . Mason , can do more harm lo our order than all the Alasonic agitators in Christendom . A good life is an irresistable answer to all cavils .

Our Junior Wardens use charity for a very bad end when they tolerate shameless vice in the craftsmen . Let him scrutinize the conduct of ( hose over whom he is set to watch , and he prompt to admonish the erring , and to arrest and bring to tiial those who obstinately resist his warnings . —Ketitiickit Freemason .

An amusing story , and one said to be true , is told of a certain United Slates Treasury clerk , who , when he was over here on some Government business , managed lo lunch with the Prince of Wales . One day in the streets of London he met the Marquis of Ripon , late Earl de Grey ,

chief ol the High joints , and at once rushed into his arms , so to speak . "Delighted to meet your lordship , " he exclaimed effusively . '"' Don ' t you remember me ? I showed your lordshi p through the Treasury at Washington . " "Ah , " said the Alarquis , " charmed , I ' m sure . Ah , much

obliged . " "Not al all , not at all , " the syndicator hastened to reply . "No trouble . So glad to meet you again . Where does your lordshi p live ? " Here the Prince of Wales interposed , and , thinking to "bluff" the enthusiastic

American , said tolhe Alaruqis of Ripon , "Let ' s go to lunch . " Before the Alarquis could reply , the syndicator hastened to accept the invitation for himself , and followed the two , Prince and Alarquis , into a fashionable club , and actuall y lunched with the Heir to the British Throne .

Whether the said Heir particularly enjoyed the lunch does not appear in the tale ; but the recipient of this honour never fails to make delicate allusions to the day when he "had that delicious lunch with Wales and Ripon , "

Poetry.

Poetry .

FREEMASONRY . What is Alasonry—A Temple Rais'd by mystic arts sublime ; Mighty fabric whose foundations Lie beneath the sands of Time .

Countless ages have its structure Slowly , silently uprear'd , Heav ' nward towr ' s its architecture From antiquity rcver'd .

1 ruth and Friendshi p flank its portals Virtue paves its sacred length Wisdom spans its spreading arches Its foundations are in Strength .

Peace the air that fills its precincts , Unity its grand design , Faith and Hope its lofty p illars , Charity its height sublime

There the Sacred Volume li ghts us () n our path from earth to heaven ; Square and Compass , Rule and Level , For our moial teaching giv ' n .

So when Death at length shall bid us Take our last sublime degree May we 1 rusting , hoping , loving , Enter on eternity .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . JOHN AI . MARTIN . DIED suddenly at the Police Office , San Fernando , on Alonday the 181 I 1 ult ., whilst in attendance there as interpreter , Bro . John Martial Alartin , aged 59 years . Bro . J ohn Al . Alartin , a native of that Island ,

filled 111 the private paths of life , several important situations , in all of which he bore an upright and desirable reputation : a friend and brother in the moment of sorrow and affliction , his sympathies will be long remembered b y many a grateful friend . Bro . Martin was also closely connected with

the history of Freemasonry in this Island , as we find his name figuring on the Charters of Lodges Royal Trinity 572 , San Fernando , and the Eastern Star , 368 , Port-of-Spain , and was , at the time of his death , one of the very few survivors of those whose names are recorded as Founders

ST . |\ . \ II : S ' GREAT HALL . —Air . Bullock ' s popular Royal Marionettes and Fantoccini Entertainment , now being held at this Hall , is worthy of our special mention . A private invitation performance was given on Monday last , followed by public performances ,

which have been continued during the week to good audiences , who are continuous in their expressions of approbation . The programme varied in its character , is carried out with strict integrity as advertised . Among the numerous celebrities exhibited are those of the Claimant "Tichbourne , " "Blondin " , " Tommy and Sarah , "

S ; c . together with a diversity of character and amusement , that at once stamps the performance of first class merit . The Transformation Scene excites much admiration , the scenic effects following in rapid succession amid various changes , and which are agreeably and artistically arranged . The Automaton characters are life like and well

rendered , being sustained with a good chorus , further enhanced with a sufficient orchestra , which increases the attraction of a thoroughly good entertainment . The necessary mechanism to put this performance before an audience is very perfect , and we doubt not but that Mr . Bullock ,

the proprietor , will be rewarded with a successful London career . The figures are well made up , and when on the stage have life like appearance , so much so , that a lady near our correspondent was under the delusion they were life in reality .

All the several manipulations are most carefull y studied by Afr . Bullock ' s artistes and we have no hesitation in expressing our opinion that the entertainment , being so good and attractive , its popularity will be secured by the Londonaudiences ,