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his conduct as a good citizen . He may be hasty and impetuous in his temper , and take offence where none was meant , yet he may possess an honest and an upright heart ; but as an irascible disposition would disturb the harmony of a society where friendshi p and lovo should reign , he would be deemed an unwelcome companion . On the other hand , he may be a man of mild deportment ,

and yet want capacity to understand the beauties of the mystic profession . Application and perseverance are necessary to acquire perfection in every art and science , and in every branch of literature , and 1 can hardly think that any man can be really pleased with the Masonio system whose knowledge of it extends no farther than the ceremonies and symbols , and a man who is not

pleased with the profession of which he is a member , will be bad society for those who are . Such a man had better not be initiated , although his rank and conduct in society is irreproachable . The utmost caution is also necessary to prevent a disclosure of our mysteries to the knowledge of the profane . The principles of our excellent institution should

only be known to the world by works of charity and benevolence ,- for although the society was originally instituted for the purpose of religion and science , yet it is now practised on the principle of brotherly love . As tbe great family of the mystic compact is spread over the surface ofthe two hemispheres , it would be impossible to distinguish the members of it without some peculiar

mark by which they become known . The signs , words , and tokens form the medium of communication between brethren of all nations and tongues by which they become intelligible to each other , and by which they can communicate their wants and necessities in a manner not to be misunderstood .

The importance of secrecy with us is such that we may not bo deceived in the dispensing of our charities , that we may not be betrayed in the tenderness of our benevolence , or that others usurp the portion which is prepared for those of our own family . " Set a watch , 0 Lord , before my month , Keep thou the door of my lips . "

Before I conclude , permit me to address those among you who preside over symbolic lodges a few words from an ancient charge . "For a pattern of imitation consider the great luminary _ > f nature , which , rising in the East , regularly diffuses light and lustre to all within its circle . In like manner it is your province to communicateand spread liht

, g ind instruction to the brethren of your lodge . Forcibly Impress upon them the dignity and high importance if Masonry ; seriously admonish them never to disgrace t ; charge them to practise out of the lodge those duties vhich they have been taught in it ; and by amiable , dis-: reet , and virtuous conduct , to convince mankind of the 'oodness of the institution . So that when anv one is

said to be a member of it , the world may know that he is one to whom the biirthened heart may pom- out its sorrow , and not be betrayed , to whom distress may prefer its suit and not be rejected , whom bigotry has never prevented from being the friend of virtuous men of all professions , whose hand is guided by justice , and heart expanded by benevolence ; who listens to the admonitions

of temperance , ancl the modest voice of humilty ; in a word , one whose life demonstrates his love of God and regard for nien . Tell them that whatever eloquence they may exert in speaking of their Order , it is their example onl y ivhich can recommend and do service to it . " If to acknowledge and adore that supreme and eternal God to whom all nature bends if to obey with

cheer-; fulness the laws of our country ; if to stretch forth the hand of relief . to the unfortunate ; if to enlighten the mind by the bright principles of science ; if to cultivate peace and goodwill with all mankind are acts of criminalit y , then , indeed , we are deeply culpable , for these princi ples are the ground work of our edifice . Ancl long , ( very long , may the superstructure raised upon this im-

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perishable foundation continue to proclaim to all the people ofthe earth that virtue , science , and religion are the happy cements of the Masonic institution . Then hail , thou glorious Craft , bright transcript of all that is amiable ! Hail , thou blest moral science , v . hich so beautifully exemplifies virtue ! Welcome , ye delightful mansions , where all enjoy the pleasures of a serene and

tranquil life ! Welcome , ye blest retreats , where smiling friendship ever blooms , and from her throne dispenses pleasure with unbounded liberality . AVelcome , sacred habitations , where peace and innocence live for ever .

Notes On Literature, Science, And Art.

NOTES ON LITERATURE , SCIENCE , AND ART .

The " Lounger" in the Illustrated Times , who has recently visited Stratford-upon-Avon , says : — ' ¦ The excavations at New Place are proceeding , but the results , as yet , do not seem very encouraging , the productions for the most part being decidedly Cloptonian instead of Shakespearean ; indeed , with the exception of some old tobacco pipes and a battered Elizabethan looking candle-sconce , there is nothing that seems to savour indubitably

of ' the period . ' The Stratford portrait—which , after having been in the possession of the family of Mr . AV " . 0 . Hunt , the well-known antiquary of Stratford , for upwards of a hundred years , was recently cleaned by Mr . Simon Collins , and was exhibited in London last spring twelvemonth—has been presented to the committee by Mr . Hunt , ancl is now mounted in a handsome wooden frame , part of the old structure of Shakespeare ' s house , enclosed in a fire-proof safe , and stands in the birth-place . This picture has undergone an immense amount of criticism ;

but , to my mind , though undoubtedly an old picture , it has not the appearance of having been painted from the person , but is rather a reminiscence of the bust in the church . If this he a correct idea , and it is one maintained by many good authorities , it seems a pity that the sain of three thousand guineas—said to have been offered for it hy a Mr . Mathews—had not been accepted , and the proceeds applied to other purposes of the kind .

The restorations recently effected in the birth-place have been made in excellent taste , and cannot he too highly commended . " Galignani announces the death , at the age of 9-1 , of the Marquese de la Place , widow of the illustrious author of The Mecanique Celeste , formerly Lady of Honour to Princess Elisa , Grand Duchess of Tuscany , sister of the Emperor Napoleon .

An unpublished manuscript of Bishop Patrick has been discovered by Mr . J . D . Denman , St . John's Colllege , Cambridge , and has been purchased by the clean and chapter of Ely . Ics date is 1674 ' .

A work on the Book of . Toh , hy the late Rov . Dr . Cxoly , is announced by Messrs . AA . Blackwood and Sons . It is announced that ¦ M . Thiers , having finished his Coil ' sulate and Empire , has made a treaty with his publishers for a History of the ' Restoration . The Bev . Dr . Vaughan , of Doncaster , has in the press a

volume of Lectures on the Epistle to the Philippiaus . Louis Blanc has just completed the twelfth and last volume of his History of the French lleooliilion , " commenced seventeen years ago , in Prance , and now terminated in England , and in exile . A curious fresco was recently discovered at Blunham Chnrcli ,

Bedfordshire , representing the Descent from the Cross . It dis « plays certain exaggerations of style ancl feeling , ivhich may indicate it to be a work of date about the end of the fifteenth century . The drawing is said to he excellent .