Correspondence.

CORRESPONDENCE .

, <& . [ THE EDITOR does not hold himselfresponsible for any opinions entertained by Correspondents . ' ] MODEL LODGES , TO THE EDITOB OP THE . FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIRROR .

DEAU SIR AXD BROTHER , —In this enlightened age ive daily and hourly witness some new idea developing itself and calculated more or less to profit all who feel interested in the advancement of useful knowledge . Of late we have been witness to the enrolment of thousands of men as volunteers in the rifle and artillery corps In support of our beloved queen and country ; and I would ask what has

awakened the sons of old England thus to bestir themselves after forty years and upwards of quiet repose . The answer is this , that zealous and energetic men , aided by that powerful organ the press—having the success of all at heart who are looking to the future as well as the present—have agitated their fellow men to organize ancl make themselves proficient in every branch of the military service for the protectionof the country at large and for

, the enjoyment of free and religious liberty in these realms . " Example is better than precept : " acting upon this principle I would earnestly . suggest to the brethren the desirability of their bestiring themselves from their slumbers , seeing how easily a great , good , and glorious improvement may be made in reference to the selection of suitable buildings , wherein to carry on the great work of Freemasonry .

Hitherto the tavern has been generally selected , notwithstanding that the sacred fane ancl the tavern are irreconcilable . Why then continue to give preference to the tavern when a remedy apparently so easy of access presents itself—the Introduction of model Lodges ; and I would ask whether the great metropolis does not possess unusual advantages for starting such a scheme . Surely with its one hundred and forty Masonic Lod and its

ges or more , six thousand subscribing members , one might be started with success . There are numerous available sites suitable for such a purpose , embracing , in a circle of two or three miles , some ten or twelve Lodges , ancl as many Lodges of Instruction , an easy

distance to all interested , offering no impediment to a large and regular attendance of members within this scope upon all occasions . The funds for carrying out the work , I believe , might be raised by private subscription ; or should that not succeed I think there are many ardent lovers of the science enjoying in profusion this world ' s goods , who ivould readily employ their capital in this noble work , provided an opportunity offered of so doing .

The character of the building necessary for the purpose is ablydescribed by our esteemed Bros . Dr . Oliver and Hyde Clarke , D . C . L . I have also seen a very graphic and interesting description of the whole in Morris ' s " Code of Alasonic Laws , " an extract from ivhich appears in The Voice of Masonry and Tidings from the Craft , Louisville , Nov . 1 st , 1859 . ' " ' With such liances what not be lished ? Look

app may accomp what has been done in mechanics and other institutes by the offering of a small premium for the best essay or lecture upon given subjects . What a field for improvement would be here thrown open to our literary brethren to exercise their hidden talents in competing for the prize . No longer ivould these brethren absent themselves from the Loclge from a feeling of diffidence arising from their distaste for tlie tavern . Nothing could bar tlm

prosperity of such a scheme . A moderate subscription would amply meet fill demands ; and best of all ( if I mistake not ) leave a surplus in hand for charitable purposes . Way , there are hundreds in and around the metropolis and the provinces who would readil y join in the work , who , alas ! have long since receded from the Craft by reason of the appropriation of their Lodge funds to other than trulMasonic purposes .

y AVith the most earnest desire to see Freemasonry advance in proportion to its sterling worth , I remain , dear Mr . Editor , yours faithfully and fraternally , FlDELITAS . PUBLICATION OF CANDIDATES' NAMES .

TO THE EDITOR OF THE FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIRROR . MY DEAR SIT . AXD BROTIIEE , —In your answers to correspondents in this week ' s number , you state that " a brother can be passed and raised at a Loclge of emergency without his name

having been inserted in the circular calling the Lodge . " This is equivocal , and very likely to mislead . The Book of Constitutions states ( page 59 , clause 9)— "The business to be transacted at such Loclge of emergency shall be expressed in the summons , recorded on the minutes , and no other ' l- ' ¦¦ shall be entered upon . " Would it not therefore be nv that the brother ' s name who is to be passed or raised snouiti therein hi order to

appear prevent discussion or mistakes ? AN OLD P . M . 27 A November , 1859 . [ We admit with " An Old P . M . " that it would be better to have the names placed in the summons ; but ive still think that a brother having been regularly initiated may be passed and raised

at any meeting of the Loclge , provided the necessary time has fully elapsed . —Er > . ] SUNDAY LODGES . TO THE EDITOK OS THE FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIRROR . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —In looking over your list of "

Appointments" one cannot help wondering at the Fsimday being appointed for Lodges of Instruction in the metropolis . Surely this is contrary to the letter of the moral law ; and , our meetings being purely secular , contrary to the law of the land too . The sootier , in my opinion , this blot is taken from our escutcheon the better . Fraternally yours , Z .

[ The Board of General Purposes have recently caused the Sunday Lodges of Instruction to be taken out of the Kalendar , as contrary to the antient charges , in which it says that Masons are to work on all lawful days ; but ive cannot consider it against the law of the land for the brethren to meet and rehearse the ceremonies on a Sunday—though perhaps it is better avoided , —ED . ]

" VOTING BY PROXY . TO THE EDITOR 01 ? THE EREEMASONS' MAOAZINE AMD MASONIC MIRROR . DEAK SIR AKD BROTHER , —May I request the favour of your inserting in the next number of the Magazine , the enclosed letter from the Grand Secretary , being a reply from the Board- of General Purposes to a memorial from the Lodge of ( Economy ,

reported in the Magazine of the 10 th of September last , page 193 , I am . dear Sir and Brother , yours fraternally , J . L . HASM-HAM . W . M ., No . 90 . 3 , Hyde-terrace , Winchester . Nov . 2 Sth , 1859 . ( Copy . ) '' Freemasons Hall , London , W . C . 20 October

" , 1859 . " 'W . Master , —I have the honour to inform you that the memorial from tbe Lodge of ( Economy No . 90 , praying that the Board of General lAii-poscs ivould take into their consideration the subject of voting by proxy in Grand Lodge , was taken into consideration on Tuesday last the ISth instant , when the following resolution was carried unanimously . ' That this Board having attentively considered the memorial requesting them to recommend to Grand Lodthat Provincial Brethren be

ge permitted to vote by proxy , are of opinion , that such a change of the lauwoulct be not only disadvantageous to the Craft , but might lead to confusion and injustice . ' "By order of the Board , " J , L . Hasleham , Esq ., W . M ., <¦ ' WM . GIS AZ CLARKE , G , S , " Lodge of CEcononiv , Mo . 90 , Winchester . "

INSPECTION OF LODGES . TO THE EDITOR OE THE FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIRROR . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —In last week ' s Afagazine , I had great pleasure in perusing a description of a "Model Lodge , " from Bob Morris's Code of Alasonic Laws . Although I am what may be termed a young Mason , I have , nevertheless , visited many Lodges , and have with one exception been uniformly disappointed

in their appearance and manner of working . Often have I , after attending such Lodges , seen " in my mind's eye" the very picture drawn by Bob Morris of a " Model Loclge ; " and never , I must candidly confess , did I in reality sec anything approach his graphic description of one , until I visited IFram Loclge , No . 105 , Buffalo , New York . This Lodge is furnished with every requisite named by Bro . Morris but a library , and I am certain that want has only to be mentioned to have it supplied , as they have plenty of funds . The members of Hiram Lodge must number