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cences has handed me his M . M . Certificate of the Grand Lodge of Ireland , dated 18 th April , 1795 , of his being registered for No . 338 . When I tell you that my Bro . Major Oliver Pry , in his 92 nd year , is in good health , TAKE A LEAP OUT OT THAT BOOK . [ Several of our brethren have privately complained to us of personal feuds ; for their special behoof we insert the following excellent recipe , from a Masonic journal now defunct ! : —

The Brotherly Part well Acted . There are few things so much overlooked in the masonic relation as arbitrating difficulties , and harmonizing discordant feelings between brothers . And yet " Blessed are the peace makers ! " their work is not in vain ! They sball reap in due time if they faint not . Below we give a copy of a letter prepared by a brother

and delievered to parties in dispute . What were the results we have not learned , but so sure as God judgeth the intention of the ivriter he will have his reward , and his work will not fall to the ground fruitless . We commend its style and spirit to all who , seeing a discord in the Masonic temple , are hesitating what their part is in relation thereto : —

" Dear Friends and Brothers—Permit me to say a feiv words in regard to the unhappy relations existing between you . My object is to present the differences , for your consideration , in a light and with suggestions that perhaps might have escaped your notice before . I will endeavour to be strictly impartial and address yon both the same .

" You have both related to me the causes that led to this' unfortunate result , and I must say I have heard nothing to justify such a final separation and continual disagreement . Every man is not only liable to err , but sure to do so sometimes . The very best are frequently

carried astray when temptaiion presents itself in the guise of their reigning passions . We can always see the faults of our neighbour bettor than he can , and better than our own , and ive are apt to magnify and even imagine such on his part when they appear to oppose our owu interest . If this be generally true , and I think exceptions are at least rare , ivhat right have wo to require

perfection from our best friend ? We ought certainly nob to be blind to his faults , for , ivhen we see anything wrong in him , ive ought , in a kind and conciliatory spirit , free from bitterness , to state our complaints to him in the first place , and endeavour by arguments and persuasions to convince him of bis error . Bub we ought not to allow any distatisfaction to be secretly harbored in

our minds until an opportunity offers to give it vent in a cross word or contrary action , ivhen , in all probability , we give him just cause , in his estimation , to return the same , which will finally prove a source of ten-fold aggravation . Neither ought we to allow third parties to carry their reports ivith additions and comments . Pardon me for ing this course is not manly . It is

certainlnurssay y ing a viper in our own bosoms . He his truly brave who can conquer his own passions and dare to tell his friend as well as his adversary the whole truth ; and he is truly generous who can make due allowance for misconceptions or undue influences under which his fellow man mav be

labouring . On these points I contend that you have both erred , aud it is your imperative duty to make acknowledgements to that effect and forgive each other . Remember that we are only authorised to ask forgiveness for our trespasses against the GREAT I AM ' as we forgive our debtors , ' and it is not sufficient that you think -will forgive each other ; and in offering

deyou votions to Deity remember your brother , for it is said , ' If thou remember thy brother hath ought against thee , go first and reconcile him , then come and offer thy sacrifice . ' I presume if he is not willing , the responsibility will fall on him when we have done all in our power . " The greatest difficulty is in making the first step ,

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as there is apprehension that the opposite party may think you have , at least , become sensible of your error and be confirmed in his selfish opinion that he had only acted as he should have done and come out triumphant , and you are unwilling to bear the whole blame , although in reality it would prove you the best man . It is on this point I would beg leave to offer an humble attempt to

meditate between you . I therefore ask of you a careful consideration of this , and should you be convinced that you have acted wrong in any respect and be desirous of a reconciliation , separately make as much known to me , which I promise not to divulge until I shall find ib perfectly agreeable to each of you . "I owe you both an apology for this unsolicited

attempt to meddle with your private affairs . I am sensible of my inferiority . I claim not to be your judge and beg you to believe me prompted only by sincere and unaffected friendship and what I think a duty as a brother . ' . ' THE CHEVALIER RAMSAY ' S PROPOSAL .

In numbers of Histories of Preemasonry it is asserted and repeated over and over again , that the Chevalier Ramsay in 1728 , proposed a Masonic reform to the Grand Lodge of England , in which he wished to substitute for the first three degrees , those of Scotch Mason , Novice , and Knight of the Temple . The fact is , no doubb , as stated , but where can an account of the proposal itself be read ? The statement gives the pith of the matter , but would be desirable to have the proposal set forth in full . -B . J . A .

MALVERN OLD CHURCH . In the left hand division of the last windows , at the easb-end of the soubh aisle ( the subject alluding to Paradise ) , in the top section is a figure before a dial column ( the dial gone ) , holding in his right hand a square and a huge pair of compasses . In the next section of bhe same ivindoiv ivestward , is a figure kneeling—having a globe

on . stand , staudingon a pedestal behind him , with the moon , the sun , and seven stars before him ; a root of corn is at the foot near a stream of water , with a branch of acacia on raised ground . And in the third section is a figure prostrate , with a piece of square pavement—the labber , however , is only a compilabion of odd pieces of ancient coloured glass , Whab can all this

mean?—R . E . X . cheerful , affable ; and with enjoyment viewed our lodge rooms , gardens and pleasure ground , recounting scenes of his past life , from a school-boy' to that of a distinguished artillery offices , and a zealous Mason . I fancy that few such instances of longevity are on record , and quite outshadows the feeeble threescore and ten summers numbered by your faithful brother , T . Purnell . Bro . Pry's Grand Lodge certificate is signed , H . H . Loftus G . Sec , Thomas Carter , Dep . G . Sec . 18 th April , 1795

Correspondence.

CORRESPONDENCE .

The Editor is not responsible for the opinions expressed lg Correspondents , " PROVINCE OP KENT . ' TO _ KT 1 EDITOR OP TITE TKEliMASOSS' MAGAZINE AUD MASONIC MIHI-OR . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , — " Prater Durovcrnensis ' makes inquiry concerning a letter supposed by me never

to have reached its destination . Contrary to my usage a rough pencil draught was made of it , which , consigned long ago to the waste paper depository and somewhat mutilitated , has , by a lucky chance , escaped entire destruction . Our brother thinks that the Masons of my late province will be glad to learn the purport of-the