Masonic Notes And Queries.

as urged by Masons , and we now supply that evidence , drawn from the records of the mother lodge : — " The Court of the Massoun Tred of the Ludge of Kilwyning , holdin in the upper chamber of Hew Smythe at the eroce of Kilwyning the xx of Deer . . 1645 . . . . Item they hev ordanit that Hew Mure sail not work with ony Coivane in tynies

cuming , under the pane of x lb monie . Item John Smythe is heeum catiouner for Hew Mure to pey xx s . for his absence last year , and the said Hew Mure obleges him to relieff him under the dubble ihairof . " " xix Deer . 1046 . . . . The lk day Hew

, q Mure in Kilmarnock wes decernit to pey to the box ten lb monie of . unlaw for working with Cowans , contrari to the Acts and Ordinances of the said Ludge ,- and for the whairof the said Hew Mure as principall , and Johne Allasoune , massoun , as catiouner for him , bind and obliges thaim to pey the foirs . iicl

unlaw betwixt and Deer . 16 Hi ; and the said Hew oblidges him to relieff his catiouner under tlie paine of dubling the soum . Off the qlk unlaw ther is j > ey'd be Hew Mure xx s . " " At Air the twenty audit day of Januar , tlie zeir of God sestein hunder fourtie seviu zeires . The

Court of the Massounes of the Ludge of Kilwinning .. . . Quhilk day Robert Quhyt , masoune in Air , upoune oath disclymed all working with the Cowains at any tyme , and oblidges him to his Ludg and to observe the auncient rewles maid thairanent , under the paine of fourtie pund , conforme to the Act . " — D . MURRAY LXON .

Correspondence.

CORRESPONDENCE .

The " Editor is not responsible for the opinions expressed by Correspondents . TO THE EDITOR OF THE FREEMASONS' _ -A . GAZI _ . E £ XH U __ . SO _ . IC MIRROR . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —My attention has just been called to your number of July 14 th , iu which your correspondent "An old P . M . and Life Governor " has thought fit to reflect upon me in a manner

libellous and highly injurious to me in my profession . I am happy to say that the reports from time to time of the Examiners of the boys in the School , as well as the reports of the Committee to tlie subscribers at the Festivals , prove ancl admit my efficiciency as Head Master ; and I have the satisfaction

of holding testimonials from men whose opinions of my character and ability I highly prize , the terms of which , as respects my qualifications , are the reverse of those in which "An old P . M . and Life Governor " has gratuitously , and with an absence of brotherly love , ventured to describe me .

I have to request that you will publish this in your next number , and that you will furnish me with the name and address of your correspondent , together with the manuscript of the article I complain of , in order that I may be able to adopt such a course as I am advised to take for the vindication of my

character so unjustly aspersed . I remain , dear Sir and Brother , Tours fraternally , FREDERICK RUSSELL , P . M . 28 , late Head Master of the Royal Masonic , Institution for Boys . 2 , St . Mary Abbott's Terrace , Kensington . July 28 th , 1866 .

Ar01103

THE MASONIC MIRROR . * * All communications to be addressed to 19 , Salisbury-street , Strand , Loudon , W . C .

Masonic Mems.

MASONIC MEMS .

OUE CHAI -I TIES , A SUGGESTION FOE THEIK . IarPEOVEin-ST . — A brother , ivho is skilful in the use of his pen , was some time ago asked to print on cards , in imitation of letter press , some prayers on entering and leaving church for school children . This he did in the form of book markers , adding by way of decoration some appropriate artistic emblems , these he gradually

improved , and employed his leisure hours in tho work , giving away several hundreds to his friends . At last he thought he might gain something by them for the Masonic Charities , and determined to make a charge for this purpose , ivhich , of course , diminished the demand . Subsequently he made another set containing short morning and evening prayers on the two sides

of the cards , adding other decorations . Lastly he made a set of a Masonic character , with quotations from published works illustrative of Masonry , of which he has selected about 200 , and has devised nearly the same number of Masonic emblems , so that there is a great variety , scarcely any two being alike in all respects . The idea is novel and ingenious , and the execution reflects great credit upon ouv indefatigable and industrious brother . He has thus been able to make a contribution of £ 5

to the Masonic Boys' School , and is anxious to raise tha same or a greater amount for the other Charities , promising to continue his work so long as there is a demand . Having obtained some of these book markers , we cordially recommend them to brother Masons as a means of assisting the Charities , the more especially as the brother who executes them receives no remuneration for his labour , and each one must be a work of some

hoars . They are sold at ono shilling each , ten shillings for a . dozen , or twenty shillings for twenty-five . Oil forwarding us a post-office order or postage stamps for any amount , the number of book markers required will be sent by book post . Purchasers may have all of either one of the three sets , or some of each , as they may specify . We have no doubt there are many

amongst the Craft who will embrace the opportunity thus afforded them of assisting the Charities , if the subject becomes known to them . We may add that the esteemed brother , who has thus exerted himself has been distinguished for many years past by his zeal in all that is conducive to the welfare of the Craft , and we hail with considerable pleasure the industry and application ivhich he is now bringing to bear in aid of our Charities .

THE SEPAKATioif ov COLONIAI GBAKD LODGES . —Our contemporary the St . John ( Sew Brunswick ) Morning Post , in speaking of Masonic affairs in the lower provinces , and the establishment of an independent Grand Lodge in Nova Scotia , this organisation being au addition to the Provincial Grand Lodge , holding under the authority of England and of Scotlaud » states , there are now , therefore , ttree grand bodies having

jurisdiction over subordinate lodges in Nova Scotia . In New Brunswick , at the present time , there is a District Grand Lodge holding under the authority from England , and subordinate lodges working under the authority direct from Scotland and Ireland . In Canada there is an Independent Grand Lodge , and subordinate lodges operating under warrants from Scotland and England . In other of the provinces we believe an anomally of a like kind prevails . With these facts , and a knowledge of the difficulties which arise from tbe existense of such a state of