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yearly , and yield still more striking and enduringfruits of Masonic sympathy and goodwill . Having spoken as we felt it to be our bounden duty to do , honestly , manfully , fearlessly , we congratulate our very distinguished Bro . the p . G-M . of West Yorkshire , Bros . B . Shaw , Gill ,

Josep h Batley , Wordsworth , and others in West Yorkshire on this happy cessation of an internecine strife , as well as for this pleasant victory in the best of all causes , the interest of our orphan boys , and the noble principles of Freemasonry , conciliation , peace , harmony , kindness , forbearance , and brotherly love .

The Lodge Philadelphes Et La Concorde Reunis.

THE LODGE PHILADELPHES ET LA CONCORDE REUNIS .

Our esteemed Bro . Canbet , in the " Monde Maeonnique " for July , answers a query in respect of this lodge which had previously appeared in our columns . The question was , was this lodge a " regularly warranted lodge , " and under what jurisdiction ? Bro . Caubet states , * ' Nous

ne pouvons repondre , que tres imparfaitement a ees questions . " The gist of his further statement is that the lodge is not warranted by the Grand Orient ( as it could not be ) , and that he does not know whether or no it has an English warrant . We shall be glad if any brother can enlighten us

on the subject , as we have a strong conviction that some time back official reference was made to a surreptitious lodge of somewhat the same name in London . We shall be , however , gladly undeceived oh the point , and if we have made the slightest error in confounding two essentially

distinct bodies , we shall at once be ready to make Masonically an "amende honorable" in the ' Freemason . " The fact is a very simple one indeed , and , as ^ the French say , some one can ' ' ' constater" it at once one way or the other . Our only interest in the matter is the interest in

Freemasonry , and the interest of our brethren , as we have always set our faces against irregular Masonry everywhere . We have thought it well to address a letter to our esteemed Grand Secretary on the subject , the answer to which we hope to print next week .

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[ We do net hula ourselves responsible for , or even as approving ulllie opinions expressed by our correspondents , but we wis ! i , in a spirit of fair play to all , to permit—within certain ncce ^ rify ils—free discussion . —ED . 3 iim «

FREEMASONRY EXPROBRATF . O . To the Editor if the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — Allow me to express my warmest thanks in your columns for the communications of commendation and

gratitude I have received from members of the Craft , both in the Province of Lincoln and elsewhere , for vindicating the fraternity from contumely and exprobration cast upon them recently at Brigg . It appears that you have been particularly requested by some wily correspondent to republish certain anonymous

letters published in the " Hull Times , " which hitherto I have disregarded , as I consider a writer who is ashamed fcf his name has no claim on my attention . I have , however , been informed that one of the writers is a clergyman of extreme views , and who has as much love for the Craft as his Holiness the Pope . But ,

"Non toli auxilio , nee defensoribus istis tempus eget . " My letters have not as yet been answered by the party concerned . A P . M . of Brigg Lodge informs me that "he "as read with pleasure my unanswerable letter , which deserves the thanks of the whole province , as it was well known that justice would be done to the Craft if the

matter were placed in my hands . " My exertions have evoked a satis f actory letter from a high di gnitary of the church , who regrets the sad and indefensible occurrence , now not likely to be repeated , ar . d who would have paid "his personal respects to the ancient and "oncurable fraternitylatelassembled at Bri had he

, y gg , been invited to be present . " The wisdom that is from above is first pure , then peaceable . True charity rejoiceth in the truth . Semiapoto gists would do well to remember the apostolic inunction , " Let your love be without dissimulation , abhor hat which

is evil , and cleave to that which is good . " in conclusion , allow me to add that the privilege of reemasons to attend the services of the Church of England something more than an act of grace ; it would have en an act of gratitude on the part of the incumbent of lea . ? i I "ceiving a peal of bells mainly through the ¦ "" rig Freemason of the town-. but more than th ^ t . it

sorl t C been an act of gener ° sity to ally any reputable whe H ! ° services of the Church of England , especially inn ,, r . society professed the highest principles of pure , no F allt yand enlarged charity . national h ^ ° Ftated ' the Church of En & land > whom n urch ' the parochial enclosure of a new sect our ancestors knew not half a century ago , who

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call themselves more Catholic , but less charitable . 1 hat party may be well assured that no insinuations of theirs , not even persecution , will ever cower or deter me from vindicating the honour and purity of the principles of Freemasonry , and the comprehensive and Protestant character of the Church of England .

1 am , Sir , yours obediently , DANIEL ACE , D . D ., P . P . G . C . of Lincolnshire , and W . M . of Lodge 1232 . [ This correspondence must now cease . As Freemasons we know nothing of the intestine divisions of the Church of England . We think the Vicar of Brigg wrong . —ED . ]

GRAND ORIENT OF EGYPT . To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — Those who are interested in the prosperity of the Grand Orient of Egypt , as I am , will be glad to know that several Grand Lodges in the United States have been considerating its position of late , and have been thoroughly

examining into its origin , character , and proceedings , with a view to grant recognition if the analysis prove favourable . Already , we are rejoiced to know , the Grand Lodges of California , Idaho , and Georgia have extended the Masonic right hand of fellowship to the Grand Orient of Egypt , and l ^ expect soon to hear of others doing likewise . Our brethren in the United States "do nothing by halves , " and

firmly refused such recognition until the matter ha J been fully investigated . Indeed , the Grand Lodge of Georgia resolved to " withhold any fraternal communication until fully satisfied of its legal existence , " but having before them the report of the Grand Lodge of California , in which it was stated , and proof submitted , that the " Grand Orient of Egypt was established , so far rs we can judge , upon a

firm basis ^ " only with the permission , but under the protection and active co-opera' ion of the present ruler of that country , " and therefore entitled to be acknowledged " as a just and legally constituted Masonic power , " the membeis soon came to the determination to gracefully accept the claims of Egypt to be admitted into the circle of legitimate Grand Lodges .

Bro . J . Emmett Blackshe . ir , Grand Secretary , was appointed representative of the Grand Orient of Egypt , near the Grand East of Georgia , and the indefatigable Bro . F . F . Oddi , Grand Secretary of Egypt , representative on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Georgia . We sympathise with the desire of the Masonic authorities in Egypt to be placed on thc same footing as many other Grand Lodges

in Europe and America , and whilst the M . W . Grand Master Zola , of that jurisdiction ( ably supported by the Grand Secretary ) , is most anxious to be acknowledged by all Grand Lodges woithy of the name , we cannot but admire his manly and independent conduct since his election , nor can we find words to put on record our appreciation of the sterling Masonic principles actuating him and

thc members of ihe Grand Orient , when on finding that their support of the- Rite of Memphis was viewed with disfavour by the regular Grand Lodges , they resolved at once to call in all such warrants , and to sever for ever their connection with that useless and objectionable system of 96 " . The degrees now worked in Egypt under thc wing of the Grand Orient are wholly and solely Craft

Masonry . Those of the " haules grades" are entirely under the Supreme Grand Council 33 of Egypt , which , though harmoniously working with the Grand Orient , just as in this country , are quite as separate and distinct as in , England , Ireland , Scotland , and the United States . This concession to the customs of British and American

Freemasons will , we feel sure , b ; rightly esteemed both here and " across thc big pond , " and believing that it will be the aim of the Grand Orient of Egypt to deserve the respect and friendly co-opsralion of all regular Grand Lodges , we most heartily wish them the success they intend to deserve .

Its organization having been partially commenced in 1864 , and only of late thoroughly completed , it was but natural that a few mistakes should be made , especially as several Grand Bodies applied to Egypt for itcognition which appeared entitled thereto . Now , however , it re » ts to a great measure with the regular foreign Grand Lodges what Egypt does in the way of countenancing Masonry abroad , as the more these bodies exchange representatives ,

and forward their proceedings , the better will the Grand Orient be enabled to avoid tl e illegitimate , and support only regular Freemasonry throughout the world . At all events its Craft Constitution now is thoroughly Masonic , and in accord with Great Britain and Ireland , the oldest upholders of Ancient , Free , and Accepted Masonry . Yours fraternally , WILLIAM J AMES HUGHAN . Truro , Cornwall , 22 nd July , 1876 .

THE MASONIC MAGAZINE . To the Editor if the Fieeniason . Dear Sir and Brother , — I think \ out \ reposition of " keeping two or three pages in the Masonic Magazine , in future , purely for Masonic ArchEeology , " an excellent idea , and hope it will receive hearty support at the hands of the brethren . " As

example is better than precept , " I have much pleasure in offering as a contribution an exact copy of an Extraordinary Warrant in the possession of t '; e Britannia Lodge , No . 139 , Sheffield ( constituted in 1765 , and numbered 189 unaer the " Moderns" in 1813 ) , which , I venture to think , is worthy of finding a place therein .

Grand Lodge to delegate to a subordinate or Provincial Grand Lodge the power to grant warrants , from lodges , & c , also the power , to such Provincial Grand Lodge , to elect ( annually ) its own officers or successors is , to say the least , unique . It is extremely desirable that copies of such , or similar documents , should be published .

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Primarily , because the originals run great risks from fire , or of being otherwise destroyed , 01 lost . Secondly , by the incalculable advantages of such being brought prominently before all Masonic students , and , Thirdly , it is by the un-earthing and publication of such

treasures that our history may be written . I am , fraternally yours , 3 . B . ELLIS . [ We refer our readers to the " Masonic Magazine " for August . ]

INFORMATION WANTED . To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — I should be very thankful to any Prov . Grand Officer ( of England ) if he would afford me the following information regarding the interior economy of a Prov . Grand Secretary ' s office : —

1 . What books are required to be kept up , both regarding revenue and record ? 2 . Should not a provincial register be kept , shewing nirrieof every subscribing member in the province , together with his lodge , age , residence , date of First , Second , and Third Degrees , if taken in the province , or date of joining , with name of mother lodge if affiliated

only in the province ; also shewing dates of deaths , ex elusions , and resignations ? 3 . Should not an alphabetical index to the above-men tioned register be kept to accelerate reference ? 4 . Should not a list of the actual Masters and War dens and P . M . 's who have a right to sit and vote in Pro uncial Grand Lodge be compiled by the Secretary imme

diately before every meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge , and be handed to the Provincial Grand Stewards ? 5 . Is it usual for a salaried Provincial Grand Secretary to have a vote on the Provincial Board of General Purposes ? I trust the answers may be as explicit as possible , and

m accordance with what is the custom in the best regu . lated provinces of England , as the information is sought from a far off district , and much delay would occur in having to ask for explanations . Yours fraternally , LECTOH .

SWEDENBORGIAN RITE . To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — Will you oblige me by stating that I have just received from Bro . W . J . B . MacLeod Moore , 33 ° A . and A ., Most Worshipful Sov . G . M . ; Thomas Douglas Harrington , 33 A . and A ., Grand Senior Warden ; Geo .

Canning Longley , 33 ° A . and P ., Grand Junior Warden , a warrant for a lodge and temple of the Swedenborgian Rite , styled EMANUEL LODOK AND TEMPLI ; , No 3 , to confer the degrees of Enlightened , Sublime , and Perfect Phremason upon lawful Master Masons . The lodge and temple consist at present of only four members , but if any of your readers would like to enter the Rite they can do so by sending their names and the fee of £ 1 to Bro .

S . P . Leather , Burnley , Lancashire , the J . W . of said body . We pay the Supreme Grand Lodge and Temple of the Dominion of Canada £ 5 5 s . for our warrant and ritual . Truly and fraternally yours , J YARKEH . 7 , Tynwald Terrace , Chorlton Road , Manchester . July 24 th , 1876 .

THE LAST QUARTERLY COMMUNICATION . To the Editor of tht Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — Pray accept my sincere thanks for allowing me to question Bro . Simpson as to the real drift of his amendment to Bro . Havers' proposal , to which questioning , however , I have been able to get no satisfactory reply .

So far as I can summarise Bro . Simpson's statements , the matter stands thus : 1 . For Grand Lodge to attend St . Paul ' s Cathedral , qua a church , and to take part in a service there , qua a service church , would not be a denominational proceeding . But to help to complete the design for St . Paul ' s of Sir Chiistopher Wren , qua the Masonic work of one of our

most distinguished Grand Masters , would be denominational . 2 . To give a sum of money to help an exploring party in Palestine is not beyond the " reasonable limitation beyond the beaten track " upon which Grand Lodge may venture to tread ( being , I presume , a charitable work connected with the Order ) , nor would it have been

outside the powers of Grand Lod ge to vote money to an indefinite " something in India . " But it is quite beyond this " reasonable limitation " to devote the funds of our English Grand Lodge to a work which would benefit our country , and be a lasting tribute to the loyalty of our Order towards her .

Upon this I need make no further remark—it remaining with the brethren at large to say whether this is their notion of Masonic consistency—than to congratulate'Grand Lodge upon possessing a member ready and willing to fix this " reasonable limitation , " which Grand Lodge has been either unable or unwilling to define in the Book of Constitutions .

As the purpose with which I started is accomplished I shall not again trouble you upon this matter , but shall leave Bro . Simpson ' s lucid explanation of the purport and motives of his amendment to the consideration of the next Quarterly Communication .

Allow me . however , to pause to say one word in reply to Bro . Langley ' s denial of Bro . Havers' statement that certain brethren went to Grand Lodge with a " foregone conclusion . " It is simply and strictly true . I was in the earlier part of the evening ( like another of your correspondents ) at the bottom of Grand Lodge , and heard Bro