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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
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—***¦ THE GRAFT . METROPOLITAN .
Lodge of Israel , No . 205 . —In the majority of lodge meetings in London there is a very meagre attendance without the temptation of a banquet ; it is therefore very much to the credit of the brethren of "Israel" that they mustered nearly as
numerously on Tuesday evening as when there is one provided . The emergency was holden for a revision of the Bye-laws , in order to make the General as well as the Benevolent Fund of this charitable lodge still more efficient in the cause of charity , the highest of Masonic virtues . The very efficient
W . M ., Bro . Chamberlin , initiated Mr . Frank Bishop and Mr . Joseph Kippenhagen passed Brothers Betjemau and Purnell to the second degree , and raised Bros . Barnes and Southgate to the third degree ; and after the proposed alterations in the Bye-laws had been carried unanimously , the lodge was closed in harmony and goodwill .
PROVINCIAL . LEICESTER — St . John ' s Lodge , No . 279 . —It having been found impracticable at the last regular meeting to perform the whole of the work on the summons , six passings were postponed to a lodge of emergency , which was held at the Freemasons '
Hall , on Monday last , the W . M ., Brother Kelly , D . P . G . M ., in the chair , when , besides the members and officers of the lodge present , the following visitors attended , viz . : —Bros . Duff , W . M ., and Toller , S . W . and W . M . elect , of No . 523 ; Mackintosh , of No . 758 , Runcorn ; aud McAllister , of No . 21 , N . B .
On the opaning of the lodge five out of six of the candidates were in attendance , the other , Bro . Dr . Rich , being prevented by professional duties . Bros . Dr . Pearce , Taylor , Pmter , Tarratt , and Stannard passed a satisfactory examination in the first degree , after which , having been entrusted , they retired ,
and the lodge having been opened in tlie second degree , they wero duly passed as Fellow-crafts—the organist , Bro . Crow , assisting during the ceremony with the musical chants , 'lhe W . M . concluded by delivering the lecture on the tracing board . It was announced by Brother Kelly , as D . P . G . M ., that a
warrant having been granted for a new lodge to be opened at Oakham , in the county of Rutland , in which a Mnsonic lodge did not at present exist , the Most Worshipful the Grand Master had been pleased to place it under the jurisdiction of the Grand Master of this province . The lodge , which is entitled tho " Vale of Catmos Lodge , No . 125 ( i "
, will be consecrated early in September next , ut which time it is proposed to hold the annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Leicestershire at Oakham , and thus to celebrate the union of . the two provinces . Two gentlemen having been proposed as candidates , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
LEICESTER . —John of Gaunt Lodge , Ao . 523 . —The members of this lod go met in duo course , at the Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , the 20 th instant , under the presidency ofthe W . M ., Bro . A . M . Duff , P . M ., 1 GC , and Prov . J . G . D ., who was supnorted by P . M . ' s Kelly , D . P . G . M . ; Goodyer , P . P . S . G . W . ; W .
B , Smith , P . P . J . G . W . ; and W . Johnson , P . P . G . D . The whole of the officers , except the J . W * ., were in their p laces , and the following brethren were present as visitors : —Rev . Nathaniel Haycroft , D . D ., 181 ; Alexander Mackintosh , 758 ; Louis H . Moore , 1017 ; J . McAllister , 21 , N . B . ; L . A . ClarkeP . M .
, and I ' rov . Cl S D . ; Palmer , and Widdowson , of 27 !) The lodge having been opened , aud the preliminary business transacted , a ballot was taken for Mi-Joseph Janus Miller , architect , as a candidate foi Freemasonry , who was unanimously elected , admitted , and duly initi . itoil ' ,,. <¦> tllo (' i-at , i , icu liv
tho W . M . The D . r . C . M . afterwards delivered the lecture ou the tracing-board , and the charge to tho candidate . —This being the last regular meeting of the year , a ballot was taken for the Woishi pful Master for tlie ensuing year , when the Senior Warden , Bro . Georgo Toller , jun ., a young , but
most efficient and zealous Mason , received tho unanimous suffrages of his brethren , and was warmly greeted ou rising to express his acknowledgments of the honour conferred upon him . The installation festival was ordered to take place on St . John ' s Day , the 24 th proximo , also the
,-mniversary of tho birth of " Old John of Gaunt , timehonoured Lancas ' er , " the once all-powerful Earl of Leicester , the pat' -on of the lodge . —A letter was read from the Junior Warden , Brother Buzzard , apologising for his absence from the lodge , owing to a severe domestic bereavement ( tho death of his
wife , in child-birth ) , and on the proposition of the W . M ., seconded by the D . P . G . M ., a letter of condolence was ordered to be sent to Bro . Buzzard , expressive of the sincere sympathy of tho brethren with him in his atllictiou —The Rev . Bro . Haycroft , D : D ., ofthe Universal Lodge , 181 , was proposed as a joining member ; and a gentleman having also
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beeu proposed as a candidate , the lodge was closed , aud the brethren adjourned to refreshment . STOKESLEY .- —Cleveland Lodge , No . 543 . —The last monthly meeting of this lodge previous to the summer vacation was held in the lodge-room , Golden Lion Hotel , on Monday evening , Bros . Stephen Hunter , P . M ., W . M . ; Henry Fawcett , B . A ., S . W . ;
George Tweddell , jun ., J . W . ; J . ' H . Handyside , P . M ., Sec . ; and William Harrison , Tyler . In the absence of the Deacons and Inner Guard , Brother George Markham Tweddell , F . S . A . Scotland and Newcastle , acted as I . G . during the opening and closing of the lodge , and as Deacon during a raising , Brother Handyside deaconing during a
passing . The lodge having beeu duly opened up to the second degree , Bro . Richardson was passed to the degree of a F . C , and retired ; after which the lodge was opened in the third degree , and Brother White was raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . The lodge was then closed , and the meeting adjourned
until the Monday nearest the full moon in September , emergencies excepted . The impressive manner in which the W . M . rendered the beautiful ritual of the third degree was the subject of commendation amongst the brethren after his departure for Great Ayton , where he has been for many years a respected resident .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
CARLISLE . — The Cumberland Lodge of Mark Masters , No . 60 , met at the Freemasons' Hall , Castle-street , Carlisle , on Tuesday , the 18 th inst . The lodge was duly opened under the presidency of Bro . T . Blacklock , W . M . The minutes were read
and confirmed , when Bro . Robert James , of 995 , Ulverston , being a candidate for advancement , placed himself under the care of Bro . A . Woodhouse , the Secretary ( who was acting S . D . ou this occasion ) , who conducted him safely through the intricate windings of the degree to the acting Master . Bro .
C . J . Banister , P . M ., P . G . M . O ., iu a very impressive manner advanced Bro . R . James to the degree of Mark Master . This being the annual day , W . Johnston , J . W . and W . M . elect , was duly inducted in the chair of W . M . by Brother C . J . Banister , the Installing Master . Brother Johnston
then invested his officers as follows * : —Bro . A . Woodhouse , S . W . and Acting-Secretary ; J . Porter , of 333 , Preston , as J . W . ; W . Court , M . O . ; F . W . Hayward , P . M ., P . G . S . D ., as S . O . ; W . Murray , P . M ., P . G . S ., J . O . ; W . Pratchitt , S . D . ; G . G . Hayward , J . D . * , Thomas Blacklock , I . P . M ., as
I . G . ; and I . Barnes , Tyler ( for the fourth time ) . After a charge had been delivered to the officers , Bro . James Porter , J . W ., proposed the following brethren to be advanced at the next meeting in August , viz ., John Wood and Edwin Hinks , 1073 ; John llewitson and Henry Bewes , 327 ; and Roger
Dodgson , 995 . The dues were then rendered . The lodgo afterwards closed in hannonj , and the brethren parted , to meet again at the house of Mrs . Miiburn , Lion and Lamb Inn , where a most sumptuous banquet was provided , to which ample justice was done . After the clcth was withdrawn , and
dessert placed on the table , the entertainment was turned into a Craft meeting , in consequence of Bros . Dove , of Globe Lodge , Scarborough ; ( J . Roberts , Armoury Sergeant ; and Corporal G . J . Wcatherall , of the 40 th Regiment , now stationed in Carlisle , being present , in addition to thoso already named .
At the dinner the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk , and dulv responded to . Amongst the number were , " W . W . B . Beach , AU ' ., M . W . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , pa-st and present ;" " Bro . F . Binckes , Grand Secretary , " proposed by Bro . Woodhouse , and responded to by Bro . F . W .
Hayward ; "Tlie W . M ., Bro . Johnston , and Officers of the Lodge , No . ( il ) , '' Bro . Thomas Blacklock , I . P . M . Bros . W . Johnston , W . Court , G . Roberts , and F . W . Hayward enlivened the evening by singing several songs , and repeating recitations . "God save ti . o Que- --. " closed the a . ij-o luiiuui- .... J evening ' s entertainment .
Red Cross Of Rome And Constantine.
RED CROSS OF ROME AND CONSTANTINE .
Lord Kenlis the Grand Sovereign , has granted a Charter for tho " William de Irwin " Conclave , No . 17 , which will be held at the residence of Capt . F . G . Irwin , 1 , Brislington Crescent , Bristol . The first M P . S will bo Sir Knt . E . T . Inskip , and the first V . E ., Sir Knt . tho Reverend I . Claro Pigott .
A PROVINCIAL GIIAVD LODOK MKKTI . VO will be held at the Clarence . Hotel , Pontypool , on Thursday , June 3 rd , 1809 , at twelve at noon precisely . The D P . G . M . will , according to ancient form , proceed to open , consecrate , and dedicate the Kennard Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons , 1258 , and instal Bro . Bartholomew Thomas , P . M ! ., 471 , and
P . G . D . C , as W . M ., who will appoint aud invest his officers for the ensuing year . The installation ceremony will bo performed by Bro . Hellyer , P . M ., 471 , and P . G . Pursuivant . The banquet will take placo at the Town Uall , Pontypool , at 3 . 30 p m . sharp . Tickets , including dessert and waiters , five shillings each .
Original Correspondence.
Original Correspondence .
[ The Editor is not responsible for the opinions expressed by Correspondents . " ! ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR
GIRLS . ( To the Editor of the Freemason . ) DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , — In accordance with the notice given by me in your paper of the 15 th inst ., I brought forward . a complaint against Mr .
Gosden , at the meeting of Stewards held yesterday at the Freemasons' Hall ; and on my motion , seconded by Bro . Cubitt , P . M ., and supported unanimously , the sum of twenty pounds was deducted from the dinner account , for deficiency in supply of
wine , and bad provisions , and a rider added conveying a reprimand to Mr . Gosdeu for his incivility to the Stewards .
I am ,, dear Sir and Brother , Yours fraternally , H . W . HEMSWORTH , W . M . Oak Lodge , 190 . 17 , Stratford-place , W ., May 25 .
UNIFORMITY OF RITUAL AND CEREMONY . ( To the Editor of the Freemason . ) DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —I have watched with much interest the efforts of a fow brethren in London , to secure " uniformity of Ritual and Ceremony " in working the different degrees of Masonry . Thc means adopted to secure that very desirable
consummation aro undoubtedly the best , and I am sure the approaching ' Conference of Past Masters" has the cordial and best wishes of every member of the brotherhood in Great Britain and Ireland , and I doubt not , all over tho world . With your permission , Bro . Editor , I would urge
upon the brethren in Scotland , the desirability , nay , the absolute necessity , of this wave of uniformity reaching to , and spreading over the land "of the mountain and the flood . " Our English brethren will not begrudge it , and ' twill bo a fitting return for the li ght wc gave them , emanating from Kilwinning ,
centuries ago . The bond of brotherhood , north and south , would be drawn closer , while the benefits resulting therefrom to the Craft in Scotland would be incalculable . I have visited many Scotch Lodges , Bro . Editor , and experience and observation embolden me to say ,
that , over thc length and breadth ofthe land , not three Musters can be found who give or work any degree alike or the same . More especially does . this hold good with thc sublime degree of M . M . Often have I felt the blush of shame crimson mv cheek when I witnessed this beautiful
degree mutilated and slurred over ; while , again , I have been p leased beyond measure with the peculiar , but harmonious and complete working of other Masters . To obtain thc desired uniformity , I would suggest , when the Conference of Past Masters about to meet in London have decided upon and adopted a Ritual
and Ceremony , that each Provincial Grand Lodge in Scotland , ( Grand Lodge consenting , ) send to London an expert brother , noted for his proficiency in Masonry nnd Ins devotion to the Craft , there to obtain a complete knowledge of said Ritual , & c , & c , who on his return would impart the necessary information to a
general Lodge of Instruction , composed of Past Masters , Masters , and other office bearers , they in turn disseminating the reformed Ritual through tho ranks . I trust these remarks may cause some of tho leading members of the Craft in Scotland to ponder over this
all important subject nnd if not encroaching too much on your valuable space , would you kindly allow it to be ventilated through your columns ? Fraternally yours , Glasgow , 24 th May , 186 * 9 . UNIFORMITY .
THE CHAIR DEGREE . ( To the Editor of the Freemason . ) DEAR SIR AND BUOTIIKH , — " Leo" seems to think that if" ono does not entirely coincide with his views , there is a lack of understanding . It would bo hard f- > understand in some things what he means . In my letter in your impression ofthe 17 th ult ., page 9 , 1
fully expressed wy views on the admissibility of a reguliwly-instiiUcd P . M . into vdiat is called a Board of Installed Masters in England , that should have satisfied him that I was aware of such . He says we need not " speculate , " but I can assure him that it is all speculation . He refers to a caso in connection with the St . John ' s Lodge , Glasgow . This is very
unwise of linn ; wc all know what authority it is . If " Leo" makes inquiry of * any of the office-bearers or members of Grand Lodge , ho will find that his conclusions and theirs aro widely different . At the time the Grand Lodgo so decided regarding the St . John ' i Lodge , they were not aware that the status thcyhad g iven them on the Roll was based on a charter since
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Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Reports of Masonic Meetings .
—***¦ THE GRAFT . METROPOLITAN .
Lodge of Israel , No . 205 . —In the majority of lodge meetings in London there is a very meagre attendance without the temptation of a banquet ; it is therefore very much to the credit of the brethren of "Israel" that they mustered nearly as
numerously on Tuesday evening as when there is one provided . The emergency was holden for a revision of the Bye-laws , in order to make the General as well as the Benevolent Fund of this charitable lodge still more efficient in the cause of charity , the highest of Masonic virtues . The very efficient
W . M ., Bro . Chamberlin , initiated Mr . Frank Bishop and Mr . Joseph Kippenhagen passed Brothers Betjemau and Purnell to the second degree , and raised Bros . Barnes and Southgate to the third degree ; and after the proposed alterations in the Bye-laws had been carried unanimously , the lodge was closed in harmony and goodwill .
PROVINCIAL . LEICESTER — St . John ' s Lodge , No . 279 . —It having been found impracticable at the last regular meeting to perform the whole of the work on the summons , six passings were postponed to a lodge of emergency , which was held at the Freemasons '
Hall , on Monday last , the W . M ., Brother Kelly , D . P . G . M ., in the chair , when , besides the members and officers of the lodge present , the following visitors attended , viz . : —Bros . Duff , W . M ., and Toller , S . W . and W . M . elect , of No . 523 ; Mackintosh , of No . 758 , Runcorn ; aud McAllister , of No . 21 , N . B .
On the opaning of the lodge five out of six of the candidates were in attendance , the other , Bro . Dr . Rich , being prevented by professional duties . Bros . Dr . Pearce , Taylor , Pmter , Tarratt , and Stannard passed a satisfactory examination in the first degree , after which , having been entrusted , they retired ,
and the lodge having been opened in tlie second degree , they wero duly passed as Fellow-crafts—the organist , Bro . Crow , assisting during the ceremony with the musical chants , 'lhe W . M . concluded by delivering the lecture on the tracing board . It was announced by Brother Kelly , as D . P . G . M ., that a
warrant having been granted for a new lodge to be opened at Oakham , in the county of Rutland , in which a Mnsonic lodge did not at present exist , the Most Worshipful the Grand Master had been pleased to place it under the jurisdiction of the Grand Master of this province . The lodge , which is entitled tho " Vale of Catmos Lodge , No . 125 ( i "
, will be consecrated early in September next , ut which time it is proposed to hold the annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Leicestershire at Oakham , and thus to celebrate the union of . the two provinces . Two gentlemen having been proposed as candidates , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .
LEICESTER . —John of Gaunt Lodge , Ao . 523 . —The members of this lod go met in duo course , at the Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , the 20 th instant , under the presidency ofthe W . M ., Bro . A . M . Duff , P . M ., 1 GC , and Prov . J . G . D ., who was supnorted by P . M . ' s Kelly , D . P . G . M . ; Goodyer , P . P . S . G . W . ; W .
B , Smith , P . P . J . G . W . ; and W . Johnson , P . P . G . D . The whole of the officers , except the J . W * ., were in their p laces , and the following brethren were present as visitors : —Rev . Nathaniel Haycroft , D . D ., 181 ; Alexander Mackintosh , 758 ; Louis H . Moore , 1017 ; J . McAllister , 21 , N . B . ; L . A . ClarkeP . M .
, and I ' rov . Cl S D . ; Palmer , and Widdowson , of 27 !) The lodge having been opened , aud the preliminary business transacted , a ballot was taken for Mi-Joseph Janus Miller , architect , as a candidate foi Freemasonry , who was unanimously elected , admitted , and duly initi . itoil ' ,,. <¦> tllo (' i-at , i , icu liv
tho W . M . The D . r . C . M . afterwards delivered the lecture ou the tracing-board , and the charge to tho candidate . —This being the last regular meeting of the year , a ballot was taken for the Woishi pful Master for tlie ensuing year , when the Senior Warden , Bro . Georgo Toller , jun ., a young , but
most efficient and zealous Mason , received tho unanimous suffrages of his brethren , and was warmly greeted ou rising to express his acknowledgments of the honour conferred upon him . The installation festival was ordered to take place on St . John ' s Day , the 24 th proximo , also the
,-mniversary of tho birth of " Old John of Gaunt , timehonoured Lancas ' er , " the once all-powerful Earl of Leicester , the pat' -on of the lodge . —A letter was read from the Junior Warden , Brother Buzzard , apologising for his absence from the lodge , owing to a severe domestic bereavement ( tho death of his
wife , in child-birth ) , and on the proposition of the W . M ., seconded by the D . P . G . M ., a letter of condolence was ordered to be sent to Bro . Buzzard , expressive of the sincere sympathy of tho brethren with him in his atllictiou —The Rev . Bro . Haycroft , D : D ., ofthe Universal Lodge , 181 , was proposed as a joining member ; and a gentleman having also
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beeu proposed as a candidate , the lodge was closed , aud the brethren adjourned to refreshment . STOKESLEY .- —Cleveland Lodge , No . 543 . —The last monthly meeting of this lodge previous to the summer vacation was held in the lodge-room , Golden Lion Hotel , on Monday evening , Bros . Stephen Hunter , P . M ., W . M . ; Henry Fawcett , B . A ., S . W . ;
George Tweddell , jun ., J . W . ; J . ' H . Handyside , P . M ., Sec . ; and William Harrison , Tyler . In the absence of the Deacons and Inner Guard , Brother George Markham Tweddell , F . S . A . Scotland and Newcastle , acted as I . G . during the opening and closing of the lodge , and as Deacon during a raising , Brother Handyside deaconing during a
passing . The lodge having beeu duly opened up to the second degree , Bro . Richardson was passed to the degree of a F . C , and retired ; after which the lodge was opened in the third degree , and Brother White was raised to the sublime degree of a M . M . The lodge was then closed , and the meeting adjourned
until the Monday nearest the full moon in September , emergencies excepted . The impressive manner in which the W . M . rendered the beautiful ritual of the third degree was the subject of commendation amongst the brethren after his departure for Great Ayton , where he has been for many years a respected resident .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
CARLISLE . — The Cumberland Lodge of Mark Masters , No . 60 , met at the Freemasons' Hall , Castle-street , Carlisle , on Tuesday , the 18 th inst . The lodge was duly opened under the presidency of Bro . T . Blacklock , W . M . The minutes were read
and confirmed , when Bro . Robert James , of 995 , Ulverston , being a candidate for advancement , placed himself under the care of Bro . A . Woodhouse , the Secretary ( who was acting S . D . ou this occasion ) , who conducted him safely through the intricate windings of the degree to the acting Master . Bro .
C . J . Banister , P . M ., P . G . M . O ., iu a very impressive manner advanced Bro . R . James to the degree of Mark Master . This being the annual day , W . Johnston , J . W . and W . M . elect , was duly inducted in the chair of W . M . by Brother C . J . Banister , the Installing Master . Brother Johnston
then invested his officers as follows * : —Bro . A . Woodhouse , S . W . and Acting-Secretary ; J . Porter , of 333 , Preston , as J . W . ; W . Court , M . O . ; F . W . Hayward , P . M ., P . G . S . D ., as S . O . ; W . Murray , P . M ., P . G . S ., J . O . ; W . Pratchitt , S . D . ; G . G . Hayward , J . D . * , Thomas Blacklock , I . P . M ., as
I . G . ; and I . Barnes , Tyler ( for the fourth time ) . After a charge had been delivered to the officers , Bro . James Porter , J . W ., proposed the following brethren to be advanced at the next meeting in August , viz ., John Wood and Edwin Hinks , 1073 ; John llewitson and Henry Bewes , 327 ; and Roger
Dodgson , 995 . The dues were then rendered . The lodgo afterwards closed in hannonj , and the brethren parted , to meet again at the house of Mrs . Miiburn , Lion and Lamb Inn , where a most sumptuous banquet was provided , to which ample justice was done . After the clcth was withdrawn , and
dessert placed on the table , the entertainment was turned into a Craft meeting , in consequence of Bros . Dove , of Globe Lodge , Scarborough ; ( J . Roberts , Armoury Sergeant ; and Corporal G . J . Wcatherall , of the 40 th Regiment , now stationed in Carlisle , being present , in addition to thoso already named .
At the dinner the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk , and dulv responded to . Amongst the number were , " W . W . B . Beach , AU ' ., M . W . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , pa-st and present ;" " Bro . F . Binckes , Grand Secretary , " proposed by Bro . Woodhouse , and responded to by Bro . F . W .
Hayward ; "Tlie W . M ., Bro . Johnston , and Officers of the Lodge , No . ( il ) , '' Bro . Thomas Blacklock , I . P . M . Bros . W . Johnston , W . Court , G . Roberts , and F . W . Hayward enlivened the evening by singing several songs , and repeating recitations . "God save ti . o Que- --. " closed the a . ij-o luiiuui- .... J evening ' s entertainment .
Red Cross Of Rome And Constantine.
RED CROSS OF ROME AND CONSTANTINE .
Lord Kenlis the Grand Sovereign , has granted a Charter for tho " William de Irwin " Conclave , No . 17 , which will be held at the residence of Capt . F . G . Irwin , 1 , Brislington Crescent , Bristol . The first M P . S will bo Sir Knt . E . T . Inskip , and the first V . E ., Sir Knt . tho Reverend I . Claro Pigott .
A PROVINCIAL GIIAVD LODOK MKKTI . VO will be held at the Clarence . Hotel , Pontypool , on Thursday , June 3 rd , 1809 , at twelve at noon precisely . The D P . G . M . will , according to ancient form , proceed to open , consecrate , and dedicate the Kennard Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons , 1258 , and instal Bro . Bartholomew Thomas , P . M ! ., 471 , and
P . G . D . C , as W . M ., who will appoint aud invest his officers for the ensuing year . The installation ceremony will bo performed by Bro . Hellyer , P . M ., 471 , and P . G . Pursuivant . The banquet will take placo at the Town Uall , Pontypool , at 3 . 30 p m . sharp . Tickets , including dessert and waiters , five shillings each .
Original Correspondence.
Original Correspondence .
[ The Editor is not responsible for the opinions expressed by Correspondents . " ! ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR
GIRLS . ( To the Editor of the Freemason . ) DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , — In accordance with the notice given by me in your paper of the 15 th inst ., I brought forward . a complaint against Mr .
Gosden , at the meeting of Stewards held yesterday at the Freemasons' Hall ; and on my motion , seconded by Bro . Cubitt , P . M ., and supported unanimously , the sum of twenty pounds was deducted from the dinner account , for deficiency in supply of
wine , and bad provisions , and a rider added conveying a reprimand to Mr . Gosdeu for his incivility to the Stewards .
I am ,, dear Sir and Brother , Yours fraternally , H . W . HEMSWORTH , W . M . Oak Lodge , 190 . 17 , Stratford-place , W ., May 25 .
UNIFORMITY OF RITUAL AND CEREMONY . ( To the Editor of the Freemason . ) DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —I have watched with much interest the efforts of a fow brethren in London , to secure " uniformity of Ritual and Ceremony " in working the different degrees of Masonry . Thc means adopted to secure that very desirable
consummation aro undoubtedly the best , and I am sure the approaching ' Conference of Past Masters" has the cordial and best wishes of every member of the brotherhood in Great Britain and Ireland , and I doubt not , all over tho world . With your permission , Bro . Editor , I would urge
upon the brethren in Scotland , the desirability , nay , the absolute necessity , of this wave of uniformity reaching to , and spreading over the land "of the mountain and the flood . " Our English brethren will not begrudge it , and ' twill bo a fitting return for the li ght wc gave them , emanating from Kilwinning ,
centuries ago . The bond of brotherhood , north and south , would be drawn closer , while the benefits resulting therefrom to the Craft in Scotland would be incalculable . I have visited many Scotch Lodges , Bro . Editor , and experience and observation embolden me to say ,
that , over thc length and breadth ofthe land , not three Musters can be found who give or work any degree alike or the same . More especially does . this hold good with thc sublime degree of M . M . Often have I felt the blush of shame crimson mv cheek when I witnessed this beautiful
degree mutilated and slurred over ; while , again , I have been p leased beyond measure with the peculiar , but harmonious and complete working of other Masters . To obtain thc desired uniformity , I would suggest , when the Conference of Past Masters about to meet in London have decided upon and adopted a Ritual
and Ceremony , that each Provincial Grand Lodge in Scotland , ( Grand Lodge consenting , ) send to London an expert brother , noted for his proficiency in Masonry nnd Ins devotion to the Craft , there to obtain a complete knowledge of said Ritual , & c , & c , who on his return would impart the necessary information to a
general Lodge of Instruction , composed of Past Masters , Masters , and other office bearers , they in turn disseminating the reformed Ritual through tho ranks . I trust these remarks may cause some of tho leading members of the Craft in Scotland to ponder over this
all important subject nnd if not encroaching too much on your valuable space , would you kindly allow it to be ventilated through your columns ? Fraternally yours , Glasgow , 24 th May , 186 * 9 . UNIFORMITY .
THE CHAIR DEGREE . ( To the Editor of the Freemason . ) DEAR SIR AND BUOTIIKH , — " Leo" seems to think that if" ono does not entirely coincide with his views , there is a lack of understanding . It would bo hard f- > understand in some things what he means . In my letter in your impression ofthe 17 th ult ., page 9 , 1
fully expressed wy views on the admissibility of a reguliwly-instiiUcd P . M . into vdiat is called a Board of Installed Masters in England , that should have satisfied him that I was aware of such . He says we need not " speculate , " but I can assure him that it is all speculation . He refers to a caso in connection with the St . John ' s Lodge , Glasgow . This is very
unwise of linn ; wc all know what authority it is . If " Leo" makes inquiry of * any of the office-bearers or members of Grand Lodge , ho will find that his conclusions and theirs aro widely different . At the time the Grand Lodgo so decided regarding the St . John ' i Lodge , they were not aware that the status thcyhad g iven them on the Roll was based on a charter since