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Contents.
CONTENTS .
LEADERS JO United Grand Lodge 552 Provincial Grand Lodge of Wiltshire 553 Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of North and East Yorkshire ' . 554 Goldsmiths' and Jewellers' Annuity and Asylum Institution <<<
Banquet of the Faith Lodge of Instruction 555 Presentation to Bro . H . B . Marshall , Grand Treasurer 555 CORRESPONDENCEThomas Grumbold 55 ! Temperance Lodges 557 Our Institutions 557 The Grand Treasurership 557
CORRESPONDENCE ( Continued ) Masonic Mendicancy 55 8 Masonic Emblems among Savages 558 REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGSCraft Masonry 558 Instruction 5 60 Royal Arch 561
Mark Masonry 561 Cryptic Masonry 561 Allied Masonic Degrees 561 Presentation Banquet to Bro . Captain Lambert , F . S . A ., P . G . Swd . B 561 The Worshipful Company of Turners 562 Masonic and General Tidings 562 Lodge Meetings for Next Week iii .
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WEDNESDAY next has been selected as the most appropriate day for presenting to Bro . HUGHAN the testimonial which , as our readers are aware , has been raised by the Craft in order to mark its sense of the invaluable services to Masonic literature which our distiuguished brother has rendered . Grand Lodge meets in the evening of the same day , and consequently there
will be an opportunity for our provincial brethren to take part in the simple , yet interesting proceedings . As we have referred to the subject on more than one occasion already , we need not be at the pains of saying much now . That Bro . HUGHAN is in every respect worthy of the further honour awaiting him has been admitted universally ; but there is not the same consensus of
opinion as to whether the honour of which it is intended he shall be made the recipient next week is worthy in a similar degree of the Craft which presents it . All England lias beaten Cornwall in the friendly contest to pay honour to whom honour is due , but the defeat of the latter is the reverse of overwhelming , and it is more than doubtful if the former has put forth
that amount of zeal and exertion which the circumstances might have been supposed to justify . However , the testimonial is raised and will be presented on the day we have mentioned , and we doubt not with all possible
eclat . When the event is over and our account of it is published , let him that runs read and reflect whether the English brotherhood in its desire to render what is due to one of its worthiest members has not to a certain extent forgotten what is at the same time due to itself .
# * WE understand that more than one candidate will be proposed for the Grand Treasurership on Wednesday next . We also hear that a Provincial Brother , of considerable position in Freemasonry , will be nominated . A London Brother is also named ; but we think it better to mention no names until after the formal nomination in Grand Lodge .
* # * THE prospects of the next Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution are , we hope , good . There is not one of our Institutions which more forcibly appeals to the sympathies of the members of our Order , whether they are old or young . If they are old , they can remember
the time when some of those who are now appealing for their charitable help once consorted with them in lodge , and worked together with that amity and good-will which always characterise true Freemasons . Many of the candidates for the needful help of this excellent Charity were once zealous Freemasons and prosperous
citizens of the world . Infirmity , old age , and reduced means have gradually come upon them until they have been compelled to make a forcible appeal to the kindness of that great Fraternity , whose " Largesse " never fails the deserving and the unfortunate . For our older Masons , therefore , the claims of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution are many and
serious . To the younger Masons amongst us this great Charity of ours holds out equally strong and equally touching appeals . In youth we are sometimes apt to forget that old age and infirmity must one day overtake us all , and there are many instances in this Charitable Association where some who were once young , prosperous , and highly flourishing in this
world ' s good things , have been glad to avail themselves in darker hours of the comparatively humble aid of this most needful and useful Charity . The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution professes to succour inevitable old age , and increasing infirmities , and to give a shelter and decent annuities to our older brethren and their
bereaved widows . It seems to have a double claim on us all , and we hope that as Christmas is again drawing near , many of our brethren will remember the peculiar claims upon them of the old , the unfortunate , and the infirm . We wish Bro . TERRY all success in his unceasing labours . We were pleased to note that Bro . MASON ' S effective appeal at a recent gathering at the good Earl of Carnarvon Lodge met with a readj' response .
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WE understand that several very important and interesting matters will be brought before next Grand Lodge , by way of communication from the GRAND MASTER . * . * SINCE we wrote last week in reference to the vexed question of banquets ,
where the principles of the abstainers were intended to dominate the arrangements , we have felt more convinced than ever of the soundness of the position we have ventured to take up in the Freemason . It is quite clear to us that lodges in their social circles must constitute a Liberty-hall according to their own views on the subject . It is impossible that any one
as a visitor can claim , on the principles of Freemasonry , to have a right to select his own " meats" and his own "drinks . " He must conform to the social arrangements of the lodge which he condescends to visit , and must accept the fare , whether he likes it or not , which is fraternally provided for him by his kindly entertainers . If he does not approve of the menu
set before him by any particular lodge's social circle , he can " make tracks , " ' and go elsewhere where the courses are more abundant , and the liquor more agreeable . But he clearly has no possible right , under any conceivable circumstances , to claim that certain favourite items of food or drink must be provided for him , if he visits a lodge-club which suit his peculiar proclivities ,
or accord with his undeniable vanities . There is , therefore , andean be , no " dictation " in any lodge ' s social circle laying down sumptuary laws as regards banquets even if they antagonize the normal usages amongst ourselves in this respect . We have sought to elaborate this point a little , as much misconception exists on the subject , and some of us cling to the fancy , that it
constitutes a " dictation " to others , if by any chance the arrangements of any of our Masonic social circles differ materially from those of ancient or customary use amongst us . In all these matters of friendly and social
difference we must agree not to agree , and we hope we have heard the last of any interference with that true Masonic principle of toleration which would bid us respect the opinions of others , as much or as strongly as we put forward and maintain our own .
* # * WE rejoice greatly to learn that the draft of Bro . GEORGE FORT ' Treatise on " Builders' Marks " is ready for Ihe Press . We have never concealed our opinion that to Bro . FORT Masonic students are very greatly indebted for his many researches and his lucid remarks . Hardly any other writer we
are aware of has given a more elegant , cultured , and poetic turn to the legends of Freemasonry than he has so admirably done . And though there may not be the same congruity of opinion as regards this or that subject which he has elaborated , or this or that point which he has brought
out , no reasonable or fair-minded person can hesitate to admit , that the whole Masonic reading world is under the very greatest obligation to his industry , which is very great , and his abilities , which are very remarkable , and , above all , to those graces of style which adorn his larger and lesser works alike .
THE Mark Degree has just taken another step which testifies to the increasing favour with which it is viewed by Craftsmen . On Friday next will be consecrated a Grand Stewards ^ Lodge of Mark Master Masons , the membership of which will , as in the case of the corresponding lodge in Craft
Masonry , be confined strictly to brethren who have served or hold the office of Grand Steward . The ceremony of consecration will be an impos . ing one , and will be conducted by Bro . the Earl of KINTORE , Grand Mark
Master Mason , in person . The first W . M . will be Bro . CHARLES E . SOPPET , P . G . Stwd ., than whom we think a better selection could not have been made , while Bro . C . F . HOGARD will act as Secretary , The new lodge has our best wishes for its prosperity .
* # * J now , there seem to be great interest and inquisitiveness in the popular world in respect of Freemasons and Freemasonry . Persons who have read or seen extracts from so-called exposures of the Order , affect to be very merry over Masonic ceremonies , and even to be among the number of the
initiated . We need hardly add that such worthy persons are in the lowest abyss of the crassest ignorance of the subject on which they chatter often so glibly and , may we not add , impertinently ? Ladies often warmly
discuss Mrs . A LDWORTH , the Lady Freemason , and anxiously inquire with bated breath what she went , through , and how she endured it all . Evert members of our Order are sometimes greatly bored in Society by the pertinacity with which some good folks of both sexes will hold forth on Free .
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Contents.
CONTENTS .
LEADERS JO United Grand Lodge 552 Provincial Grand Lodge of Wiltshire 553 Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of North and East Yorkshire ' . 554 Goldsmiths' and Jewellers' Annuity and Asylum Institution <<<
Banquet of the Faith Lodge of Instruction 555 Presentation to Bro . H . B . Marshall , Grand Treasurer 555 CORRESPONDENCEThomas Grumbold 55 ! Temperance Lodges 557 Our Institutions 557 The Grand Treasurership 557
CORRESPONDENCE ( Continued ) Masonic Mendicancy 55 8 Masonic Emblems among Savages 558 REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGSCraft Masonry 558 Instruction 5 60 Royal Arch 561
Mark Masonry 561 Cryptic Masonry 561 Allied Masonic Degrees 561 Presentation Banquet to Bro . Captain Lambert , F . S . A ., P . G . Swd . B 561 The Worshipful Company of Turners 562 Masonic and General Tidings 562 Lodge Meetings for Next Week iii .
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WEDNESDAY next has been selected as the most appropriate day for presenting to Bro . HUGHAN the testimonial which , as our readers are aware , has been raised by the Craft in order to mark its sense of the invaluable services to Masonic literature which our distiuguished brother has rendered . Grand Lodge meets in the evening of the same day , and consequently there
will be an opportunity for our provincial brethren to take part in the simple , yet interesting proceedings . As we have referred to the subject on more than one occasion already , we need not be at the pains of saying much now . That Bro . HUGHAN is in every respect worthy of the further honour awaiting him has been admitted universally ; but there is not the same consensus of
opinion as to whether the honour of which it is intended he shall be made the recipient next week is worthy in a similar degree of the Craft which presents it . All England lias beaten Cornwall in the friendly contest to pay honour to whom honour is due , but the defeat of the latter is the reverse of overwhelming , and it is more than doubtful if the former has put forth
that amount of zeal and exertion which the circumstances might have been supposed to justify . However , the testimonial is raised and will be presented on the day we have mentioned , and we doubt not with all possible
eclat . When the event is over and our account of it is published , let him that runs read and reflect whether the English brotherhood in its desire to render what is due to one of its worthiest members has not to a certain extent forgotten what is at the same time due to itself .
# * WE understand that more than one candidate will be proposed for the Grand Treasurership on Wednesday next . We also hear that a Provincial Brother , of considerable position in Freemasonry , will be nominated . A London Brother is also named ; but we think it better to mention no names until after the formal nomination in Grand Lodge .
* # * THE prospects of the next Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution are , we hope , good . There is not one of our Institutions which more forcibly appeals to the sympathies of the members of our Order , whether they are old or young . If they are old , they can remember
the time when some of those who are now appealing for their charitable help once consorted with them in lodge , and worked together with that amity and good-will which always characterise true Freemasons . Many of the candidates for the needful help of this excellent Charity were once zealous Freemasons and prosperous
citizens of the world . Infirmity , old age , and reduced means have gradually come upon them until they have been compelled to make a forcible appeal to the kindness of that great Fraternity , whose " Largesse " never fails the deserving and the unfortunate . For our older Masons , therefore , the claims of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution are many and
serious . To the younger Masons amongst us this great Charity of ours holds out equally strong and equally touching appeals . In youth we are sometimes apt to forget that old age and infirmity must one day overtake us all , and there are many instances in this Charitable Association where some who were once young , prosperous , and highly flourishing in this
world ' s good things , have been glad to avail themselves in darker hours of the comparatively humble aid of this most needful and useful Charity . The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution professes to succour inevitable old age , and increasing infirmities , and to give a shelter and decent annuities to our older brethren and their
bereaved widows . It seems to have a double claim on us all , and we hope that as Christmas is again drawing near , many of our brethren will remember the peculiar claims upon them of the old , the unfortunate , and the infirm . We wish Bro . TERRY all success in his unceasing labours . We were pleased to note that Bro . MASON ' S effective appeal at a recent gathering at the good Earl of Carnarvon Lodge met with a readj' response .
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WE understand that several very important and interesting matters will be brought before next Grand Lodge , by way of communication from the GRAND MASTER . * . * SINCE we wrote last week in reference to the vexed question of banquets ,
where the principles of the abstainers were intended to dominate the arrangements , we have felt more convinced than ever of the soundness of the position we have ventured to take up in the Freemason . It is quite clear to us that lodges in their social circles must constitute a Liberty-hall according to their own views on the subject . It is impossible that any one
as a visitor can claim , on the principles of Freemasonry , to have a right to select his own " meats" and his own "drinks . " He must conform to the social arrangements of the lodge which he condescends to visit , and must accept the fare , whether he likes it or not , which is fraternally provided for him by his kindly entertainers . If he does not approve of the menu
set before him by any particular lodge's social circle , he can " make tracks , " ' and go elsewhere where the courses are more abundant , and the liquor more agreeable . But he clearly has no possible right , under any conceivable circumstances , to claim that certain favourite items of food or drink must be provided for him , if he visits a lodge-club which suit his peculiar proclivities ,
or accord with his undeniable vanities . There is , therefore , andean be , no " dictation " in any lodge ' s social circle laying down sumptuary laws as regards banquets even if they antagonize the normal usages amongst ourselves in this respect . We have sought to elaborate this point a little , as much misconception exists on the subject , and some of us cling to the fancy , that it
constitutes a " dictation " to others , if by any chance the arrangements of any of our Masonic social circles differ materially from those of ancient or customary use amongst us . In all these matters of friendly and social
difference we must agree not to agree , and we hope we have heard the last of any interference with that true Masonic principle of toleration which would bid us respect the opinions of others , as much or as strongly as we put forward and maintain our own .
* # * WE rejoice greatly to learn that the draft of Bro . GEORGE FORT ' Treatise on " Builders' Marks " is ready for Ihe Press . We have never concealed our opinion that to Bro . FORT Masonic students are very greatly indebted for his many researches and his lucid remarks . Hardly any other writer we
are aware of has given a more elegant , cultured , and poetic turn to the legends of Freemasonry than he has so admirably done . And though there may not be the same congruity of opinion as regards this or that subject which he has elaborated , or this or that point which he has brought
out , no reasonable or fair-minded person can hesitate to admit , that the whole Masonic reading world is under the very greatest obligation to his industry , which is very great , and his abilities , which are very remarkable , and , above all , to those graces of style which adorn his larger and lesser works alike .
THE Mark Degree has just taken another step which testifies to the increasing favour with which it is viewed by Craftsmen . On Friday next will be consecrated a Grand Stewards ^ Lodge of Mark Master Masons , the membership of which will , as in the case of the corresponding lodge in Craft
Masonry , be confined strictly to brethren who have served or hold the office of Grand Steward . The ceremony of consecration will be an impos . ing one , and will be conducted by Bro . the Earl of KINTORE , Grand Mark
Master Mason , in person . The first W . M . will be Bro . CHARLES E . SOPPET , P . G . Stwd ., than whom we think a better selection could not have been made , while Bro . C . F . HOGARD will act as Secretary , The new lodge has our best wishes for its prosperity .
* # * J now , there seem to be great interest and inquisitiveness in the popular world in respect of Freemasons and Freemasonry . Persons who have read or seen extracts from so-called exposures of the Order , affect to be very merry over Masonic ceremonies , and even to be among the number of the
initiated . We need hardly add that such worthy persons are in the lowest abyss of the crassest ignorance of the subject on which they chatter often so glibly and , may we not add , impertinently ? Ladies often warmly
discuss Mrs . A LDWORTH , the Lady Freemason , and anxiously inquire with bated breath what she went , through , and how she endured it all . Evert members of our Order are sometimes greatly bored in Society by the pertinacity with which some good folks of both sexes will hold forth on Free .