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days at a time ; the want of system in the establishment , & c , which shall not escape our notice . " "Now , upon a subject which not only affects the character of the head master—and that most seriously , but also may prove very detrimental to the interest of this noble institution , every caution should be taken before any such report as you have made be put in print .
Allow me to inform the brethren at large that the above statement is a base fabrication , ancl a more barefaced lie was never brought before the public with such boldness and audacity . After the strictest investigation into the matter , I find there is not one word of truth in any part of the report stated in the Magazine . At the conclusion of your report you state that " the strange
communications shall not escape your notice ; " let me remark that where the interests of several children at the present time , and I trust of hundreds hereafter , are dependent , the least you could do would be to publish in full these strange communications , and not only the communications , but also the names of the parties ; for surely no Mason is so base as to write such reports without letting his name be known . I ask the whole Masonic body if , in their opinion , the ori g inator of such reports as you have received has fulfilled that part of his obligation wherein he promises to support his brother's character behind his back the
same as in his presence . But the matter does not rest here , for not only is a man ' s character threatened , and an injury done to the institution , but the very House Committee are charged with not doing their duty ; foil ' s not the want of system complained of , the regulation of which belongs to the House Committee—with regard to them , let their works clear their character from blame . '
I need not say more upon this subject , as I hope and trust it may be taken up by the General Committee and the affair be properly investigated ; and , if justice be done , you will report the result of the investigation in your Magazine , that all who have seen the base and false report may also see the justification of a noble Mason ' s character . Finally , allow me to state that , at a time when the Magazine is
much in want of support , the publication of such false accusations will not only prove detrimental to , but also be the ruin of the Freemasons' Magazine—which I am sure is a welcome visitor at many a Mason's house , so long as the subjects contained in its columns are written with a true Masonic spirit , and are not detrimental to Masonry in general , or the charitable institutions which are the pride and boast of English Freemasons . I am , Sir and Brother , yours very fraternally , JOSEPH BRAITHWAITE , Nov . 1 st , 1859 . Lodge No . 225 .
[ We are most happy to receive corrections of any of our statements—but we do not think there is any necessity for the strong language of Bro . Braithwaite . We alluded to the reports that were current regarding the school guardedly—with the view , not of injuring the institution , but of putting an end to those reports should they be incorrect , having at the same time determined , should no other brother do so , to bring the matter before the General Committee . With regard to Bro . Braithwaite ' s accusation that we have told a "barefaced lie" with "boldness and
audacity , " we can afford to treat it as it deserves . But when Bro . Braithwaite tells us , that " after the strictest investigation into the matter " he finds " there is not one word of truth in any part of the report stated in the Magazine , " we are bound , though reluctantl y , to inform Bro . Braithwaite that in his investigations he has evidently neglected seeking official evidence on the subject . The
minutes of the House Committee , which we have inspected , prove that not only have there been differences between the masters , and that almost immediately on the appointment of the assistant , but that he has appealed to the House Committee to define his duties , considering that too much of the superintendence of the school was cast upon him by the head master . After
hearing both sides of the question ( the head master stating that Mr . Riley had voluntarily taken the superintendence of the boys , both in the playground and the school ) , it was resolved that the two masters should draw up a statement as to what they considered their respective duties , and submit it to the House Committee . We maintain that no school can flourish with differences between the masters , and it would be better that one or both of them
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should retire , than that the usefulness of the institution be injured . Bro . Braithwaite has thrown out a challenge which wo willingly accept . AVe will , Providence permitting , meet him before the General Committee , and shall not be afraid to publish the result of auy inquiry that may be entered into . —ED . ]
The Masonic Mirror.
THE MASONIC MIRROR .
MASONIC MEM . A PROVINCIAL GRAND LODOE of Northumberland is summoned for the 14 th November , to be holden at tho Grey Horse Inn , Gateshead , under the presidency of the RAY . Prov . Grand Master , Bro . John Fawcett . The banquet is totake place at the Queen ' s Head Inn . I METROPOLITAN .
NEPTUNE LODOE ( NO . 22 ) . —At a regular Lodge held on Thursday , October 27 th , at E ' adley ' s Hotel , New Bridge-street , there were present Bros . Robert Farran , W . M . ; Boughey , S . W . ; A . Pratt , J . W ., and the rest of the officers . A ballot was taken for the admission into Masonry of Messrs . George Water Constable , James Henry Allingbam , aud George Wayland Taylor , which being unanimous in their favour , aud the brethren beiug in attendance , they were duly initiated . Bro . Blake was
raised to the third degree . There was a goodly attendance of P . Ms ., including Bros . Batty , Partridge , Clarke , AVilcox , Bone , and Goodwin . At nine o ' clock all business being ended , some thirty-six brethren partook of refreshments , and in social harmony finished the evening . Bros . How , Catling , ancl Hart were guests , and in responding to the toasts of " The Visitors , " Bro . How adverted to the fact , that in each and every Master of the Neptune , the brethren had not only one who was a regular attendantbut who discharged the duties ofhis office with consummate ability ;
, the Wardens , too , were always up to their work . TEMPLE LODGE ( No . 118 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the 1 st inst ., at the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street . Bro . H . Hastelow , P . M . ( in the absence of Bro . C . Aldridge , W . M . ) , presided . Bro . A . Day , S . W . ; Bro . E . Farthing , J . W . ; Bro . Beard , Sec . and S . D . ; Bro . Southall , J . D . ; and Bro . Barnett , I . G . The Lodge having been opened in clue form , ancl the minutes read , Bros . Jarman and Lynn were introduced , ancl having given signs
of tbeir proficiency , were passed to the second degree . The Lodge having been opened in the third degree , Bros . Aston , Doggrell , Smith , and Goldsmidt were severally raised to tho sublime degree of Master Masons , that solemn rite beiug performed by Bro . Hastelow in his usual impressive maimer . This being the whole of the business , the Lodge was closed , and the brethren , amounting to upwards of forty , sat down to a well spread banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and the evening was spent in a most agreeable manner , with some excellent singing by several of the brethren . LODGE OJ ? FAITH ( NO . 165 ) . —At the recent meeting of this Lodge ,
held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Bro . Stewart was duly installed W . M . by Bro . Arnold , P . M ., assisted by a large board of P . Ms , the ceremony being most impressively performed . The Worshipful Master then appointed and invested the officers for the ensuing year as follows : —Bros . Clothier , S . W . ; W . Odell , jun ., J . W . ; Cobham , S . D . ; Hart , J . D . ; andPope , I . G . Bro . Carter , P . M ., who had been re-elected Treasurer at tbe previous meeting , was re-invested with the badge of office , and Bro . Anslow , P . M . received the responsible appointment ot Secretary to the Lodge . Four gentlemen
were initiated into the Order in a most masterly style , and a brother was raised to the third degree . At the conclusion of the business , tiie brethren , numbering upwards of fifty , adjourned to refreshment , and passed a most pleasant evening . OLD CONCORD LODGE ( NO . 201 ) . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday evening , at the Freemasons' Tavern , and was as usual very numerously atteuded . Bro . C . Maney , W . M ., presided , supported bBros . KennedJacksonand EmmensPMsBros . Swainston
y y , , , .. ; , S . W . ; and the Eev . J . Laughliii , J . W . The Lodge having been duly opened , and the minutes read , Bros . Tyrrell , Jacks , Alfred Bryant , and George MaJdick , were passed to tbe second degree . Messrs . Joseph Chaplin , Alfred Duncan Meddick , Leopold Levisotm , William Filmer , and Wilham Taylor , were then severally introduced , and in a most impressive manner initiated into the secrets and mysteries of antient Freemasonry . A letter was received from the Grand Lodge , cautioning the brethren not to receive amongst them any members of the spurious
Lodges , established under the title of " The Reformed Masonic Order of Memphis , or Rite of the Grand Lodgo of Philadelpb . es . " On the motion of Bro . Emmens , it was agreed that the usual Masonic ball of the Lodge be held for the benefit of the Masonic charities . Tho Lodge was then closed , aud the brethren adjourned for refreshment . The W . M . in giving " The Queen , " said it would be unnecessary for him to enlarge on her virtues , but in giving that toast he wished to associate with it the name of a member of the Craft , which was her son-in-law , Prince Frederick AVilliam of Prussia . This was drunk with the usual Masonic honours . " The MW , the Earl of Zetland , " aud " The Right Hon , Lorcl
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days at a time ; the want of system in the establishment , & c , which shall not escape our notice . " "Now , upon a subject which not only affects the character of the head master—and that most seriously , but also may prove very detrimental to the interest of this noble institution , every caution should be taken before any such report as you have made be put in print .
Allow me to inform the brethren at large that the above statement is a base fabrication , ancl a more barefaced lie was never brought before the public with such boldness and audacity . After the strictest investigation into the matter , I find there is not one word of truth in any part of the report stated in the Magazine . At the conclusion of your report you state that " the strange
communications shall not escape your notice ; " let me remark that where the interests of several children at the present time , and I trust of hundreds hereafter , are dependent , the least you could do would be to publish in full these strange communications , and not only the communications , but also the names of the parties ; for surely no Mason is so base as to write such reports without letting his name be known . I ask the whole Masonic body if , in their opinion , the ori g inator of such reports as you have received has fulfilled that part of his obligation wherein he promises to support his brother's character behind his back the
same as in his presence . But the matter does not rest here , for not only is a man ' s character threatened , and an injury done to the institution , but the very House Committee are charged with not doing their duty ; foil ' s not the want of system complained of , the regulation of which belongs to the House Committee—with regard to them , let their works clear their character from blame . '
I need not say more upon this subject , as I hope and trust it may be taken up by the General Committee and the affair be properly investigated ; and , if justice be done , you will report the result of the investigation in your Magazine , that all who have seen the base and false report may also see the justification of a noble Mason ' s character . Finally , allow me to state that , at a time when the Magazine is
much in want of support , the publication of such false accusations will not only prove detrimental to , but also be the ruin of the Freemasons' Magazine—which I am sure is a welcome visitor at many a Mason's house , so long as the subjects contained in its columns are written with a true Masonic spirit , and are not detrimental to Masonry in general , or the charitable institutions which are the pride and boast of English Freemasons . I am , Sir and Brother , yours very fraternally , JOSEPH BRAITHWAITE , Nov . 1 st , 1859 . Lodge No . 225 .
[ We are most happy to receive corrections of any of our statements—but we do not think there is any necessity for the strong language of Bro . Braithwaite . We alluded to the reports that were current regarding the school guardedly—with the view , not of injuring the institution , but of putting an end to those reports should they be incorrect , having at the same time determined , should no other brother do so , to bring the matter before the General Committee . With regard to Bro . Braithwaite ' s accusation that we have told a "barefaced lie" with "boldness and
audacity , " we can afford to treat it as it deserves . But when Bro . Braithwaite tells us , that " after the strictest investigation into the matter " he finds " there is not one word of truth in any part of the report stated in the Magazine , " we are bound , though reluctantl y , to inform Bro . Braithwaite that in his investigations he has evidently neglected seeking official evidence on the subject . The
minutes of the House Committee , which we have inspected , prove that not only have there been differences between the masters , and that almost immediately on the appointment of the assistant , but that he has appealed to the House Committee to define his duties , considering that too much of the superintendence of the school was cast upon him by the head master . After
hearing both sides of the question ( the head master stating that Mr . Riley had voluntarily taken the superintendence of the boys , both in the playground and the school ) , it was resolved that the two masters should draw up a statement as to what they considered their respective duties , and submit it to the House Committee . We maintain that no school can flourish with differences between the masters , and it would be better that one or both of them
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should retire , than that the usefulness of the institution be injured . Bro . Braithwaite has thrown out a challenge which wo willingly accept . AVe will , Providence permitting , meet him before the General Committee , and shall not be afraid to publish the result of auy inquiry that may be entered into . —ED . ]
The Masonic Mirror.
THE MASONIC MIRROR .
MASONIC MEM . A PROVINCIAL GRAND LODOE of Northumberland is summoned for the 14 th November , to be holden at tho Grey Horse Inn , Gateshead , under the presidency of the RAY . Prov . Grand Master , Bro . John Fawcett . The banquet is totake place at the Queen ' s Head Inn . I METROPOLITAN .
NEPTUNE LODOE ( NO . 22 ) . —At a regular Lodge held on Thursday , October 27 th , at E ' adley ' s Hotel , New Bridge-street , there were present Bros . Robert Farran , W . M . ; Boughey , S . W . ; A . Pratt , J . W ., and the rest of the officers . A ballot was taken for the admission into Masonry of Messrs . George Water Constable , James Henry Allingbam , aud George Wayland Taylor , which being unanimous in their favour , aud the brethren beiug in attendance , they were duly initiated . Bro . Blake was
raised to the third degree . There was a goodly attendance of P . Ms ., including Bros . Batty , Partridge , Clarke , AVilcox , Bone , and Goodwin . At nine o ' clock all business being ended , some thirty-six brethren partook of refreshments , and in social harmony finished the evening . Bros . How , Catling , ancl Hart were guests , and in responding to the toasts of " The Visitors , " Bro . How adverted to the fact , that in each and every Master of the Neptune , the brethren had not only one who was a regular attendantbut who discharged the duties ofhis office with consummate ability ;
, the Wardens , too , were always up to their work . TEMPLE LODGE ( No . 118 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the 1 st inst ., at the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street . Bro . H . Hastelow , P . M . ( in the absence of Bro . C . Aldridge , W . M . ) , presided . Bro . A . Day , S . W . ; Bro . E . Farthing , J . W . ; Bro . Beard , Sec . and S . D . ; Bro . Southall , J . D . ; and Bro . Barnett , I . G . The Lodge having been opened in clue form , ancl the minutes read , Bros . Jarman and Lynn were introduced , ancl having given signs
of tbeir proficiency , were passed to the second degree . The Lodge having been opened in the third degree , Bros . Aston , Doggrell , Smith , and Goldsmidt were severally raised to tho sublime degree of Master Masons , that solemn rite beiug performed by Bro . Hastelow in his usual impressive maimer . This being the whole of the business , the Lodge was closed , and the brethren , amounting to upwards of forty , sat down to a well spread banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , and the evening was spent in a most agreeable manner , with some excellent singing by several of the brethren . LODGE OJ ? FAITH ( NO . 165 ) . —At the recent meeting of this Lodge ,
held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Bro . Stewart was duly installed W . M . by Bro . Arnold , P . M ., assisted by a large board of P . Ms , the ceremony being most impressively performed . The Worshipful Master then appointed and invested the officers for the ensuing year as follows : —Bros . Clothier , S . W . ; W . Odell , jun ., J . W . ; Cobham , S . D . ; Hart , J . D . ; andPope , I . G . Bro . Carter , P . M ., who had been re-elected Treasurer at tbe previous meeting , was re-invested with the badge of office , and Bro . Anslow , P . M . received the responsible appointment ot Secretary to the Lodge . Four gentlemen
were initiated into the Order in a most masterly style , and a brother was raised to the third degree . At the conclusion of the business , tiie brethren , numbering upwards of fifty , adjourned to refreshment , and passed a most pleasant evening . OLD CONCORD LODGE ( NO . 201 ) . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday evening , at the Freemasons' Tavern , and was as usual very numerously atteuded . Bro . C . Maney , W . M ., presided , supported bBros . KennedJacksonand EmmensPMsBros . Swainston
y y , , , .. ; , S . W . ; and the Eev . J . Laughliii , J . W . The Lodge having been duly opened , and the minutes read , Bros . Tyrrell , Jacks , Alfred Bryant , and George MaJdick , were passed to tbe second degree . Messrs . Joseph Chaplin , Alfred Duncan Meddick , Leopold Levisotm , William Filmer , and Wilham Taylor , were then severally introduced , and in a most impressive manner initiated into the secrets and mysteries of antient Freemasonry . A letter was received from the Grand Lodge , cautioning the brethren not to receive amongst them any members of the spurious
Lodges , established under the title of " The Reformed Masonic Order of Memphis , or Rite of the Grand Lodgo of Philadelpb . es . " On the motion of Bro . Emmens , it was agreed that the usual Masonic ball of the Lodge be held for the benefit of the Masonic charities . Tho Lodge was then closed , aud the brethren adjourned for refreshment . The W . M . in giving " The Queen , " said it would be unnecessary for him to enlarge on her virtues , but in giving that toast he wished to associate with it the name of a member of the Craft , which was her son-in-law , Prince Frederick AVilliam of Prussia . This was drunk with the usual Masonic honours . " The MW , the Earl of Zetland , " aud " The Right Hon , Lorcl