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Masonic Notes And Queries.
BRO . GENERAL AA'ASHIXGTOli . In what year and lodge was "Washington made a Mason P It is repeatedly asserted that ho belonged to the Craft , but the particulars aro not easily accessible to English Masons . —J . F . T . —[ Bro . General Washington Avas initiated in Fredericksburg Lodge , Virginia , now No . 4 on the roll of G . Lodge of that State , November 4 th ,
1752 , passed March . 3 rd , 1753 , and raised August 4 th , in the same year . Ho Avas not quite of age when initiated , but the lodge ivas then working under its original Scotch Charter , which allowed initiates to be received from eigbteen years of age and upwards . He Avas the first W . M . of Washington Alexandria Lodge , No . 22 , ancl is thus designated in its warrant , dated April 28 th , 1788 .
The members of that lodge attended his funeral on December 16 th , 1799 . A Masonic medal was struck , having his efRgy upon it , in 1797 . He never ivas Grand Master , as has been sometimes asserted . ] The folio-wing extract from an American journal may interest J . F . T ., and others . "In the Masonic Hall in tbe city of Alexandria , State of Virginia , preserved with more than religions veneration and
care , are to be found the following articles , the property of Alexandria AVashington Lodge , No . 22 . " A Charter granted by Edmund Randolph , ' Governor of Virginia and Grand Master of Masons , ' to our well-beloved Brother , George AVashington , as Master , & c . A Master's apron , a present from Madame Lafayette by the hand of ber husband , tbe Marquis , to General Washington . This was shown to General Lafayette , ancl also the box which contained it ( now in the
lodge ) , on his last visit to this country . The recollections of the mau , the husband , the Mason , overcame the soldier , and tears flowed down his furrowed clieeks . " A piece of cloth from the coat worn by General Braddoclc at his death . The pocket compass carried by General Washington on his visit to Port Pitt . The boot strap worn by General "Washington at Braddock's defeat . AVashington's spurs . A button from his coat . A piece of Washington ' s coffinand cloth
, that covered the same . A part of the tent that he used on the field . A pocket-knife , presented to him by his mother when he was twelve years of age , and which was in his possession fiftysix years . His wedding gloves , and one that be wore when mourning the death of his mother . Two manuscript letters , one of which proves his attachment to Masonry . Various medals . The arm chair in which he sat as Master of the lodge . "
YORK MASONS . Are there any York Masons yet left amongst us ?—• ELLA . —[ Tes ; several . The Ancient and Accepted Site has more than one degree attached to it , Avhich have been derived from the York Rite . ] THE MASON ' S SECRET LANGUAGE . Is there any key to the secret language which is said
to exist amongst Masons ?—AvA .- —[ Will our correspondent be more explicit ancl refer us to Avhat language ho means , or where he obtained bis information ? "We know of seA'eral cyphers , and also the practice of a secret pato is , or slang , amongst the stone masons of Germany and Ireland but are at a loss to know Avhat the querist requires . ]
THE MASONIC REVIVAL OE 1717 . Who Avere the principal Masons that took part in the Masonic revival of 1717?—H . H . —[ Bro . Desa-giiliers having intimated bis intention of renovating the Order , soon found himself supported by a party of active ancl zealous brothers , Avhose names merit preservation . They were—Sayer , Payne , Lamball , Elliott , Gofton , Corclwell ,
De Noyor , Yraden , King , Morrice , Calvert , Ware , Lumley , and Madden . These included the Masters and Wardens of the four existing lodges -at the Goose ancl Gridiron , the Crown , the Apple-tree , and tho Summer and Grapes : and they succeeded in forming themselves into a Grand Lodge , and resumed the quarterly communications , Avhich had been discontinued for many years ; and having thus replanted the tree , it soon extended its stately branches to ei'cry quarter of the globe . ]
Reviews.
REVIEWS .
The Boys' oivn Booh . Phaulcon the Adventurer ; or , flip European iu the East . By WILLIAM DALTON . S . 0 . Beeton , Strand . The romantic biography of Phaulcon , the ship boy , Avho became a Prime Minister only to find how transient is earthly greatness , and how thorny the path of ambition , but who could afterwards enjoy the sAveets of private
life , is brought to a conclusion—Sir . Dalton carrying the interest of his readers with him from the first page to tho last . Now that the volume is concluded it Avill be an acceptable present to mp . ny a- boy , pursuing bis studies in the hopo of that reward Avhich sweetens labour , and which cannot come in a more acceptable form than a book of adventure . The work is admirably illustrated , and will take its stand amongst acknowledged school prizes .
Beeton ' s Dictionary of Useful Information in Science , Art , and Literature . Parts 1 < and 5 . This most useful work is making most satisfactory progress , and Ave cannot add to the praise Ave have already bestowed upon it . Garden Management . Part 2 . S . 0 . Beeton . This is certainly one of the most complete ancl
economical works of the kind ever published ; and Ave can confidently recommend it to all those who take a delight in the healthful science of gardening . Beeton ' s Some Pets . Nos . 22 and 28 . Part 22 of Home Pets discourses upon those delights of youth—squirrels , guinea-pigs , mice , and tortoises , the
modes of treating Avhich are well described . The cover of Plate 23 informs us that it is devoted to Avhite and other fancy mice , silkworms , & c , Avhilst the interior only treats of that most interesting and instructive " pet" —the bee , the management of Avhich is highly important , and could not be more succinctly explained than in the work before us . The illustrationsas usual in all
, Mr . Beeton ' s works , are excellent . The Englishwoman ' s Domestic Magazine is , as usual , replete with amusement and instruction for the ladies , who assure ns that it is not surpassed by any of its contemporaries .
Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
The Editor is not responsible for the opinions expressed by Correspondents . GRAND LODGE PROPERTY : TO THE IDITOH 01 ? THE FEEEHASOlfS' 3 IAGAZIUE AXJD 3 IAS 0 XIC ZMHISOK . DEAR SIR AKD BROTHER , —I trust you Avill permit me , as an old Mason , to express the pleasure I felt in attending Grand Lodge on Wednesday last . Tho kind and
amiable manner of the Grand Master must haA'e given confidence to all that the scenes Avitnessed at previousmeetings Avere passing away , and I do venture to hope , iu the settlement of the important question of the Grand Lodge Property at the meeting in December ( Avhen a Committee of seven is to be appointed ) , that the Grand Master ' s wishes , so ably and so clearly expressed , will be
adopted , and that we shall have an independent and impartial Committee , consisting of brethren who have not , by being members of the Board of General Purposes , or in any other -way committed themselves to one plan or the other . I feel sure that , with a few modifications , the plans now submitted by the Grand Superintendent of Works as his plansAvill meet tbe wishes of the brethren
, and prevent useless discussion , and that we shall ultimately have a property in every way adapted to the requirements , and Avorthy of the Craft . I am , dear Sir and Brother , yours fraternally , A MEMBER ' OP GRAND LODGE .
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Masonic Notes And Queries.
BRO . GENERAL AA'ASHIXGTOli . In what year and lodge was "Washington made a Mason P It is repeatedly asserted that ho belonged to the Craft , but the particulars aro not easily accessible to English Masons . —J . F . T . —[ Bro . General Washington Avas initiated in Fredericksburg Lodge , Virginia , now No . 4 on the roll of G . Lodge of that State , November 4 th ,
1752 , passed March . 3 rd , 1753 , and raised August 4 th , in the same year . Ho Avas not quite of age when initiated , but the lodge ivas then working under its original Scotch Charter , which allowed initiates to be received from eigbteen years of age and upwards . He Avas the first W . M . of Washington Alexandria Lodge , No . 22 , ancl is thus designated in its warrant , dated April 28 th , 1788 .
The members of that lodge attended his funeral on December 16 th , 1799 . A Masonic medal was struck , having his efRgy upon it , in 1797 . He never ivas Grand Master , as has been sometimes asserted . ] The folio-wing extract from an American journal may interest J . F . T ., and others . "In the Masonic Hall in tbe city of Alexandria , State of Virginia , preserved with more than religions veneration and
care , are to be found the following articles , the property of Alexandria AVashington Lodge , No . 22 . " A Charter granted by Edmund Randolph , ' Governor of Virginia and Grand Master of Masons , ' to our well-beloved Brother , George AVashington , as Master , & c . A Master's apron , a present from Madame Lafayette by the hand of ber husband , tbe Marquis , to General Washington . This was shown to General Lafayette , ancl also the box which contained it ( now in the
lodge ) , on his last visit to this country . The recollections of the mau , the husband , the Mason , overcame the soldier , and tears flowed down his furrowed clieeks . " A piece of cloth from the coat worn by General Braddoclc at his death . The pocket compass carried by General Washington on his visit to Port Pitt . The boot strap worn by General "Washington at Braddock's defeat . AVashington's spurs . A button from his coat . A piece of Washington ' s coffinand cloth
, that covered the same . A part of the tent that he used on the field . A pocket-knife , presented to him by his mother when he was twelve years of age , and which was in his possession fiftysix years . His wedding gloves , and one that be wore when mourning the death of his mother . Two manuscript letters , one of which proves his attachment to Masonry . Various medals . The arm chair in which he sat as Master of the lodge . "
YORK MASONS . Are there any York Masons yet left amongst us ?—• ELLA . —[ Tes ; several . The Ancient and Accepted Site has more than one degree attached to it , Avhich have been derived from the York Rite . ] THE MASON ' S SECRET LANGUAGE . Is there any key to the secret language which is said
to exist amongst Masons ?—AvA .- —[ Will our correspondent be more explicit ancl refer us to Avhat language ho means , or where he obtained bis information ? "We know of seA'eral cyphers , and also the practice of a secret pato is , or slang , amongst the stone masons of Germany and Ireland but are at a loss to know Avhat the querist requires . ]
THE MASONIC REVIVAL OE 1717 . Who Avere the principal Masons that took part in the Masonic revival of 1717?—H . H . —[ Bro . Desa-giiliers having intimated bis intention of renovating the Order , soon found himself supported by a party of active ancl zealous brothers , Avhose names merit preservation . They were—Sayer , Payne , Lamball , Elliott , Gofton , Corclwell ,
De Noyor , Yraden , King , Morrice , Calvert , Ware , Lumley , and Madden . These included the Masters and Wardens of the four existing lodges -at the Goose ancl Gridiron , the Crown , the Apple-tree , and tho Summer and Grapes : and they succeeded in forming themselves into a Grand Lodge , and resumed the quarterly communications , Avhich had been discontinued for many years ; and having thus replanted the tree , it soon extended its stately branches to ei'cry quarter of the globe . ]
Reviews.
REVIEWS .
The Boys' oivn Booh . Phaulcon the Adventurer ; or , flip European iu the East . By WILLIAM DALTON . S . 0 . Beeton , Strand . The romantic biography of Phaulcon , the ship boy , Avho became a Prime Minister only to find how transient is earthly greatness , and how thorny the path of ambition , but who could afterwards enjoy the sAveets of private
life , is brought to a conclusion—Sir . Dalton carrying the interest of his readers with him from the first page to tho last . Now that the volume is concluded it Avill be an acceptable present to mp . ny a- boy , pursuing bis studies in the hopo of that reward Avhich sweetens labour , and which cannot come in a more acceptable form than a book of adventure . The work is admirably illustrated , and will take its stand amongst acknowledged school prizes .
Beeton ' s Dictionary of Useful Information in Science , Art , and Literature . Parts 1 < and 5 . This most useful work is making most satisfactory progress , and Ave cannot add to the praise Ave have already bestowed upon it . Garden Management . Part 2 . S . 0 . Beeton . This is certainly one of the most complete ancl
economical works of the kind ever published ; and Ave can confidently recommend it to all those who take a delight in the healthful science of gardening . Beeton ' s Some Pets . Nos . 22 and 28 . Part 22 of Home Pets discourses upon those delights of youth—squirrels , guinea-pigs , mice , and tortoises , the
modes of treating Avhich are well described . The cover of Plate 23 informs us that it is devoted to Avhite and other fancy mice , silkworms , & c , Avhilst the interior only treats of that most interesting and instructive " pet" —the bee , the management of Avhich is highly important , and could not be more succinctly explained than in the work before us . The illustrationsas usual in all
, Mr . Beeton ' s works , are excellent . The Englishwoman ' s Domestic Magazine is , as usual , replete with amusement and instruction for the ladies , who assure ns that it is not surpassed by any of its contemporaries .
Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
The Editor is not responsible for the opinions expressed by Correspondents . GRAND LODGE PROPERTY : TO THE IDITOH 01 ? THE FEEEHASOlfS' 3 IAGAZIUE AXJD 3 IAS 0 XIC ZMHISOK . DEAR SIR AKD BROTHER , —I trust you Avill permit me , as an old Mason , to express the pleasure I felt in attending Grand Lodge on Wednesday last . Tho kind and
amiable manner of the Grand Master must haA'e given confidence to all that the scenes Avitnessed at previousmeetings Avere passing away , and I do venture to hope , iu the settlement of the important question of the Grand Lodge Property at the meeting in December ( Avhen a Committee of seven is to be appointed ) , that the Grand Master ' s wishes , so ably and so clearly expressed , will be
adopted , and that we shall have an independent and impartial Committee , consisting of brethren who have not , by being members of the Board of General Purposes , or in any other -way committed themselves to one plan or the other . I feel sure that , with a few modifications , the plans now submitted by the Grand Superintendent of Works as his plansAvill meet tbe wishes of the brethren
, and prevent useless discussion , and that we shall ultimately have a property in every way adapted to the requirements , and Avorthy of the Craft . I am , dear Sir and Brother , yours fraternally , A MEMBER ' OP GRAND LODGE .