Curious Masonic Jewels.

in the Grand Library of the Supreme Council , 33 ° , London , ancl we know of several in the United States . We have drawings of many of these , some being at least a century and a half in age . Bro . Michael Fnrnell ( Prov . G . M . of North Munster ) , some time deceased , had several curious sketches of old jewels , copies of which were kindly sent me by Bro . Dr . Bell , D . Prov . G . M . of North and East Yorkshire . They date from A . D . 1730 to late last century .

No . 1 . —Date 5767 ( A . D . 1767 ) on the coffin , has a number of Craft emblems engraved thereon , representing the usual surrounding's of a Lodge . The reverse has a variety of emblems , some probably beyond the 3 ° . No . 2 . —Date 5730 ( A . D . 1730 ) , looks quite its age , the symbols being all antique and appertaining only to the three degrees . The reverse bears the singular legend— " The Glory of God is in keeping the Word . " Within the

border all is plain save the figures " 1730 " engraved . No . 3 . —Without date , refers to a variet y of degrees—Craft , Ark Mariner , Arch , K . T ., etc ., on the obverse and reverse . A legend on the obverse cannot now be deciphered . It is possible one of the figures has reference to the Royal Order of Scotland . Probably engraved about A . D . 1770 . These three jewels are oval , and about the same size as the

engravingpdread y alluded to . No . 4 is circular , having two Corinthian columns on a pedestal , above being the "All Seeing Eye , " and between them a globe spanned by a pair of compasses . Motto— "Virtute et taciturnutate . " The reverse has 47 th p _ ob ., Square , Levet , and Plumb Rule , Compasses above , or rather over the Bible , above being the Sun and an open hand on each side ( the palms to the observer ) a ladder resting

, on the thumb of the left , and a sword on the thumb of the right . Motto— " Amor * * * * benevolentia . " No . 5 is oval , but much smaller than the other , and refers mainly to the Royal Arch degree . All apparently are of silver .

We have been favoured with the si ght of some valuable silver jewels , owned by Bro . James Newton , P . M ., etc . ( Bolton ) , one evidently being either an old Lodge or ( more probably ) Arch jewel . Legend on obverse— " Sib lux et lux fuit . " Reverse— " Amor honor justitia . " On one side are a number of columns artistically arranged , and on the other a building in course of completion , man ascending steps , etc . ; various tools scattered about . Its weight is 1 | oz . Another weighs three-quarters of an ounce , but is larger than the present

engraving , only much thinner than the jewel first described . Its character , however , is not remarkable . I might mention others , but as they are noticed in my " Masonic Register , " or would require a lengthy description , 1 must defer any more sketches for another opportunity . One very remarkable jewel has alread y appeared in the Masonic Magazine , now in use in the Humber Lodge , Hull . Its size makes it quite a giant amidst the ordinary medals .

Freemasonry.

FREEMASONRY .

LONG ere the shapeless earth had taken form , Long ere the laughing stars in heaven were set , Long ere the sulph ' rous clouds , with lightning warm , Had veiled with gloom the moon ' s pale coronet , Before the sun ' s bright beams in glory met The heaving ocean of chaotic space

, The corner-stone of Masonry , complete , Was laid to guide the future human race In paths of truth ancl wisdom , by Divine command . Thus has it ever stood—thus will it ever stand .