Non-Masonic Evidence In Masonic Cases.

and with the greatest equanimity suffer the pangs of martyrdom upon the shrine of Masonic conscientiousss and integrity . My membership with several other lodges -will afford m e all the opportunity I require for keeping an eye upon the eccentricities of this—which , in the interests of

Freemasonry , I can only hope have now reached their climax—a fearless exposure of which , in the pages of the FEEEMASONS' MAGAZINE , has brought down on my devoted head the un-Masonic malevolence of the actors in more than one farce I have had to narrate . '

My object , therefore , in this communication is to elicit from some of your intelligent readers an expression of opinion as to the legality , regularity , or desirability of producing non-Masonic evidence in cases purely Masonic , and disposed of within the tyled recesses of a lod I have a veiy strong

ge . opinion that any such procedure Avould be illegal , irregular , ancl altogether undesirable . Tours fraternally , Cardiff , May 28 th , 1866 . ANTI-TOUT .

S.G.C. Of 33° Turkey.

S . G . C . OF 33 ° TURKEY .

10 THE KDITOIt OP THE HtEESIASOXS' JIAGAZIITE AJTD JIASOHIO MIHHOB . DEAR SIR ASTD BEOTHEE ,- —Permit me to inquire whether the S . G-. C . of the 33 ° , Avhich has its seat at Smyrna , and which professes to emanate from the S . G-. C . of Philadelphia , United States , America , is a regular legal body recognised elsewhere , and , notwithstanding the circumstance that there does not

exist an American lodge in Turkey , whether the 33 ° has any jurisdiction , ancl Avhat ? A S . P . Eose Croix Chapter la Philadelphe , emanating from this 33 ° , and holding under the S . G-. C . of Philadelphia , also exists at Smyrna . Has an English Eose Croix chapter , of which there is one at

Constantinople , any right to refuse admission to a member of the Smyrna chapter who has a diploma from , that lodge direct from the S . G-. C . 33 ° of Smyrna ? It may be well to state that the Italians are about forming another S . G . C . of 33 ° here . Can every jurisdiction—English , Irish , Scotch , French , Italian , or American

separately form S . G . O . 33 ° in any country where a similar body already exists ? As great doubts and some misapprehensions have arisen in this country on the subject , you will clo a great service by explaining the matter . Tours fraternally , AN ENGLISH MASOIT . Constantinople , May 22 nd , 1866 .

Past Mastrs.

PAST MASTRS .

10 THE EDITOU OP TIIE MEmtASOUS' MAOAZIS-E AXD 1 TASOSIC HIHIiOE . DEAE SIE AXD BEOTHEE , —YOU will much oblige by informing me and numerous other brethren in the East whether a P . M . who has served in the chair of an Irish lodge for six months , according to the Constitution , is admissible to take the chair of an lish lod

Eng ge or to be receiveci as a P . M . Are P . M . ' s who have been admitted to that degree in a P . M . 's lodge entitled to be present in a lodge of Installed Masters when a W . M . is placed in the chair ? How far is the English , Irish , and Scotch Constitution in accord as to the actual position of W . M . and P . M . ? Yours fraternally , A PAST MASTEE .

The Masonic Mirror.

THE MASONIC MIRROR .

" . y AH communications to bo ailckesj-j . l to 10 , Salisbury-street Strand , London , AV . C . MASONIC MEMS .

THE FIFTIETH ANNITERSABT OP THE GHASD JUSTEESHIP OI ? PBIKCE AViiiiAit or THE NETHEETJANDS . —This festival , announced some time back to be held at Amsterdam , on the 29 th ultimo , is postponed until the autumn . The reason stated for the postponement is the prevalence of cholera in the Netherlands , the annual fairs and similar attractions

being also postponed owing to the same cause . PKOVINCIAI , GEAXD LODGE , JEESEY . —A meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge will , we are informed , bo holden at the Masonic Temple , Jersey , on Tuesday , thel 2 th inst ., at three p . m . We are compelled , by want of space , to postpone the conclusion of the Monita Secreta till next week .

Metropolitan.

METROPOLITAN .

INSTRUCTION . METROPOLITAN CHASTEE or INSTBTJCTIOK . —The members of this important Chapter of Instruction met as usual ou Tuesdayevening , at the George Hotel , Aldermanbury , when the chair was taken by Comp . Little , Hon . Scribe E ., who most efficiently rehearsed the ceremony of exaltation , after which Comp . Brett , assisted by Comps . Bass , Nicholson , Cubitt , Israel , Todd ,

Pendlebury , Cox , Wrenn , Turner , Long , and others , worked the third clause in the third section , also the first , second , and third clauses in tbe fourth section . Comp . Brett then explained the history of Moses' rod and Eoyal Arch staves . Comp . Little was then re-elected to the chair for the ensuing fortnight . At the next chapter meeting , on Tuesday , the 5 th June , the ceremony will be worked in sections , also an explanation of the banners , staves , and ensigns will be given , when it is expected a full

convocation will be present . AVe would advise all Eoyal Arch Masons who are desirous of qualifying themselves for office to pay a visit to this chapter of instruction , where they can gain instruction in the most easy and simple manner .

Provincial.

PROVINCIAL .

CORNWALL . TETJEO . — Provincial Grand Lodge . — A meeting of the Provincial \ Grand Lodge was held at the Phoenix Lodge Rooms , Truro , on Tuesday , the 22 nd ult ,, at two p . m ., for the transaction of business , so as to allow of more time being devoted to the Masonic Festivities of the animal meeting in June . Bro . Augustus Smith , P . G . M ., occupied the chairsupported on his right bBro . Reginald RogersD . P . G . M .

, y , and on his left by the Prov . G . Chap . After the business , the P . G . M . and officers proceeded to Bro . Wade ' s Royal Hotel and partook of the banquet provided . The remainder of the evening was spent most pleasantly . AVe understand that the Festival of the Provincial Grand Lodge is to be held at Boclmin , on Tuesday , the 26 th of June , and that Bro . Rev . F . I-I . A . AVright , M . A ., P . M . 331 , P . Prov . G . Chap ., it to preach tho annual sermon .

TEUEO . —Pliosnim Honour and Prudence Lodge ( No . 331 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was helcl on Monday the 21 st May , at 7 p . m . Bro . Augustus Smith , Prov . G . M ., opened the lodge in due jform and then requested Bro . G . I ) . Anclcrton , W . M ., to take the chair . The minutes having been read ancl confirmed , a gentleman was balloted for , accepted , and installed according to ancient ceremony . The lodge was opened up into