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publication . Of the restoration of sight so as to continue the work I have but faint hopes ; but I have been taught to bow with submissioh to the will of God , who in the course of His providence orders all things for the best . " Texas . — In Texas there are nearly 200 Lodges , and near 7 , 000 Masons . B . W . Bro . A . S . Ruthven , of Galveston , is the Grand Secretary , and J . B . Sexton , of San Augustine , is the Grand Master . Bro . Buthven is one of the most intelligent Grand Secretaries in the Union , and contributes largely , by
his affability and thorough devotion to the duties of his office , to the general prosperity of the Craft in the state . Bro . Buthven , I have heard , is . ¦ compiling a history of Freemasonry in Texas . Bro . J . C . Harrison , of Linwood , in this state , a very worthy and intelligent Mason ( tie . was Birst Principal of the Boyal Grand Arch Chapter ) , has recently been called to the Grand Lodge above . He was universally esteemed by all who knew him ; and it is hoped his work has passed the Master Overseer ' s square , and that he has received to the wages of eternal life .
Vermont . —There are forty-two Lodges in this state , and 1 , 500 Masons , under their jurisdiction . B . W . Bro J . B . Hollenbeck , of Burlington , is the Grand Secretary , and Philip C . Tucker , of Vergennes , the Grand Master . Virginia . — -There are 175 Lodges , and about 6 , 000 Masons , in Virginia . - B . W . Bro . John Dove , M . D ., of Bichmond , is the Grand Secretary . Bro . Dove is the
author of the Text Pooh , and a history of Freemasonry in Virginia . He is one of the most intelligent Masons in the United States , and universally respected . Virginia is one of the three states whose Grand Chapters do not affiliate with the General Grand Chapter of the United States . ( Florida and Pennsylvania are the other two . ) This state was the natural aud Masonic birthplace of the immortal Washington .
Wisconsin . —K . W . Bro . W . B . Smith , of Mineral Point , is the Grand Secretary . There are fifty Lodges , with about 2 , 000 Masons , under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge . This closes the list of Grand Lodges in the United States , with such statistics as I could get respecting each . It is as near an approach to accuracy , as can be well come to on floating statistics of the kind . I would remark , generally , that the Brethren here are , on the whole , more acquainted with the principles , history ,
and laws of the Order , than the generality of our Brethren in England . This is owing , no doubt , to the prevalence of Masonic literature here . I hope your excellent Magazine will get into the hands of five times as many of the Brethren as have heretofore taken it . Since coming to this country , and seeing and feeling and hearing Freemasonry here , I must confess that in point of Masonic intelligence , an acquaintance with Masonic history , and Masonic usage , there is great room for improvement in England . The By-laws of nearly all the Lodges in the country should be revised , and the large sums appropriated for banquets should
be devoted to the diffusion of Masonic literature . If the Lodges themselves will not do it , the Provincial Grand Lodges should impose a per capita tax on the Lodges and Members , and devote the amount to the object I have just named . I have no objection to banquets , but , in my opinion , they should be borne by the Brethren individually , and not be a compulsory rule or law of a Lodge , as you know is the case in most Lodges in England . But the mail is about closing , and I must close too . Wishing you a Bappy New Year , and hoping to address you again shortly . T am , yours Fraternally , Boston , Mass ., Jan . 1857 . Theta .
MEMORABILIA HIBERNICA . TO THE EDITOR OF THE FREEMASON ' S' MAGAZINE AND MAHONTO MTI . U 1011 . Sill , —In the Illustrated London News of November 29 , 1856 , under the head of ^ Memorabilia HiberDica / ' mention is made of two caverns in Ireland , one on tho north-west side of Shive Cruib , a mountain near the centre of 'Down ; the other on the north side of the Boyne , between Drogheda and Stane . The former is
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Coeeesponbeioe.
publication . Of the restoration of sight so as to continue the work I have but faint hopes ; but I have been taught to bow with submissioh to the will of God , who in the course of His providence orders all things for the best . " Texas . — In Texas there are nearly 200 Lodges , and near 7 , 000 Masons . B . W . Bro . A . S . Ruthven , of Galveston , is the Grand Secretary , and J . B . Sexton , of San Augustine , is the Grand Master . Bro . Buthven is one of the most intelligent Grand Secretaries in the Union , and contributes largely , by
his affability and thorough devotion to the duties of his office , to the general prosperity of the Craft in the state . Bro . Buthven , I have heard , is . ¦ compiling a history of Freemasonry in Texas . Bro . J . C . Harrison , of Linwood , in this state , a very worthy and intelligent Mason ( tie . was Birst Principal of the Boyal Grand Arch Chapter ) , has recently been called to the Grand Lodge above . He was universally esteemed by all who knew him ; and it is hoped his work has passed the Master Overseer ' s square , and that he has received to the wages of eternal life .
Vermont . —There are forty-two Lodges in this state , and 1 , 500 Masons , under their jurisdiction . B . W . Bro J . B . Hollenbeck , of Burlington , is the Grand Secretary , and Philip C . Tucker , of Vergennes , the Grand Master . Virginia . — -There are 175 Lodges , and about 6 , 000 Masons , in Virginia . - B . W . Bro . John Dove , M . D ., of Bichmond , is the Grand Secretary . Bro . Dove is the
author of the Text Pooh , and a history of Freemasonry in Virginia . He is one of the most intelligent Masons in the United States , and universally respected . Virginia is one of the three states whose Grand Chapters do not affiliate with the General Grand Chapter of the United States . ( Florida and Pennsylvania are the other two . ) This state was the natural aud Masonic birthplace of the immortal Washington .
Wisconsin . —K . W . Bro . W . B . Smith , of Mineral Point , is the Grand Secretary . There are fifty Lodges , with about 2 , 000 Masons , under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge . This closes the list of Grand Lodges in the United States , with such statistics as I could get respecting each . It is as near an approach to accuracy , as can be well come to on floating statistics of the kind . I would remark , generally , that the Brethren here are , on the whole , more acquainted with the principles , history ,
and laws of the Order , than the generality of our Brethren in England . This is owing , no doubt , to the prevalence of Masonic literature here . I hope your excellent Magazine will get into the hands of five times as many of the Brethren as have heretofore taken it . Since coming to this country , and seeing and feeling and hearing Freemasonry here , I must confess that in point of Masonic intelligence , an acquaintance with Masonic history , and Masonic usage , there is great room for improvement in England . The By-laws of nearly all the Lodges in the country should be revised , and the large sums appropriated for banquets should
be devoted to the diffusion of Masonic literature . If the Lodges themselves will not do it , the Provincial Grand Lodges should impose a per capita tax on the Lodges and Members , and devote the amount to the object I have just named . I have no objection to banquets , but , in my opinion , they should be borne by the Brethren individually , and not be a compulsory rule or law of a Lodge , as you know is the case in most Lodges in England . But the mail is about closing , and I must close too . Wishing you a Bappy New Year , and hoping to address you again shortly . T am , yours Fraternally , Boston , Mass ., Jan . 1857 . Theta .
MEMORABILIA HIBERNICA . TO THE EDITOR OF THE FREEMASON ' S' MAGAZINE AND MAHONTO MTI . U 1011 . Sill , —In the Illustrated London News of November 29 , 1856 , under the head of ^ Memorabilia HiberDica / ' mention is made of two caverns in Ireland , one on tho north-west side of Shive Cruib , a mountain near the centre of 'Down ; the other on the north side of the Boyne , between Drogheda and Stane . The former is