Skip to main content
Museum of Freemasonry

Masonic Periodicals Online

  • Explore
  • Advanced Search
  • Home
  • Explore
  • The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine
  • Nov. 10, 1866
  • Page 15
  • ROYAL ARCH.
Current:

The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, Nov. 10, 1866: Page 15

  • Back to The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, Nov. 10, 1866
  • Print image
  • Articles/Ads
    Article PROVINCIAL. ← Page 3 of 3
    Article ROYAL ARCH. Page 1 of 1
    Article CHANNEL ISLANDS. Page 1 of 2 →
Page 15

Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.

Provincial.

up to the third degree , and Bros . W . E . Vaughan ancl R . C . Jones were raised to the sublime degree in thafc impressive manner , ivith which the ceremony is always performed in the lodge . Lodge having been closed down to the second , and subsequently to the first degree , some routine business having been transacted , was finally closed in perfect harmony at eleven o ' clock . Your correspondent , who is only an occasional attendant at this lodgewas deeplimpressed with the able ancl

, y efficient manner with which the whole duties of a most arduous meeting , were performed by the able W . M . and his most intelligent and painstaking officers . The W . M . and his Wardens were also warmly congratulated after their recent appointment to important Prov . Grand Lodge offices , such distinction being felt to be clue only to deserving and distinguished merit anil ability .

WARWICKSHIRE . PEOA ' INCIAL GKAND LODGE . The annual meeting of Provincial Grand Loclge of Freemasons of the province of Warwickshire , was held at the Warden Lodge , No . 794 , Sutton Coldfield , on Tuesday , the 30 th nlfc . Tlie brethren ot fclie Warden Lodge assembled afc the Moot Hall , at half-past one o ' clock , there being present a large number of visitors from the other lodges in the province . After

the lodge hacl been opened in due form by Bro . M . W . Wilson , W . M ., the Right Hon . and li . W . Bro . Leigh , Prov . G . M ., attended by his ollicers , ivas received . The Provincial Grand Loclge was then opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read ancl confirmed . The accounts of the Benevolent and Annuity Funds were also severally read , together with the auditor ' s reports , & c , ancl were unanimously received , and were ordered to be printed and forwarded to the Warwickshire

Lodges . Several annuities were granted , aud ; G 10 10 s , was voted to the Masonic Boys' School . Tlie Prov . G . Master then appointed ancl invested bis officers for the ensuing year , namely , Bros . Major Mac-hen , D . Prov . G . M . ; G . Hudson , Prov . G . S . W . ; W . B . Briggs , Prov . G . J . W . ; Hon . and Rev . J . Leigh and Rev . H . L . Elliot , Prov . G . Chaps . ; J . T . Collins , Prov . G-. Treas , ; C Read , Piov . G . Reg . ; J . Astley , Prov . G . See . ; D . Malins , Jun ., Prov . G . Assist . Sec ; J . Pursell , Prov . G . S . P . ; Turner , Prov .

G . J . D . ; H . Mulliner , Prov . G . Supt . of Works ; W . L . Harrison , Prov . G . Assist . Supt . of Works ; J , Isaacs , Prov . G . Dir . ol Cers . ; G . Jones , Prov . G . Assist . Dir . of Cers . ; M . W . Wilson , Prov . G . S . B . ; S . Fenn , Prov . G , Assist . S . B . ; C . Lee , Prov . G . Std . 15 . ; T . Halbeard , Prov . G . Assist . Std . B . ; T . Naden , Prov . G . Purst . ; J . Coates , Prov , G . Tyler . The brethren then formed in procession and prome . lecl to the parish church , where , after full choral service , in which Brosthe Rev . T . CochraneHLElliot

, , . . , and W . IC . R . Bedford took part , Bio . the Hon . and Rev . J . Leigh , Prov . G . Chap ., preached an excellent sermon from Job , chap . 38 , verses 4 , 6 . A collection was afterwards made in behalf of the Benevolent ancl Annuity funds , amounting fco £ 20 . The brethren then returned to the loclge room , and having transacted the remaining business , fche Grand Lodge was closed in due form . A large number ot the brethren afterwards dined i together , under the presidency of the Prov . G . M ,

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

UNITED PILGMJIS' CIIAPTEE ( NO . 507 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter was holden on Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., at the Horns Tavern , Kennington . The chapter ivas duly opened . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and unanimously confirmed . Comp . H . Muggcridge , P . Z ., installed Comps . * J . IV . Halsey , H . ; C . R . Harrison , J . W . Stuart , P . Z . was placed in the M . E . Z . position . Companions were invested ancl appointed officers as follows , viz ., F . J .

Lilley , P . Z ., Treas . ; H . Garrod , P . Z ,. S . E . ; Brandon , S N . ; W . Radford , Janitor ; C . H . Murr , P . Z . The chapter was closed until February 4 th . Banquet followed . Visitors : Comps . H . . Muggcridge , P . Z . 13 , 22 ; and F . Walters , M . E . Z . 73 , 16 y .

MOKE LIGHT . —It will require the strongest efforts of all good Masons to maintain the character of our institution . Wisdom , prudence , and especially firmness , should prevail in our councils . The d ying Goethe exclaimed , "Throw open the shutters and let . in more light . " Let our Masonic shutters be thrown open mid more light be admitted , lest the dark days come again .

Channel Islands.

CHANNEL ISLANDS .

JERSEY . I LODGE LA CSSAEEE ( NO . 590 ) . —Tlie usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Temple , on Thursday , the 25 th ult ., there being a goodly attendance of tbe members and visitors , amongst whom were , Bros . W . Adams , P . M . 244 ; W . J . Eckford ; Juboneaii , 877 j F . W . Shields , S . D . ' 33 ; S . Gale , 33 , and others . In the unavoidable absence of Bro . H . L . Manuel , W . M ., Bro . A . Schmitt , P . M ., opened the lodge in the

first degree , assisted by Bro . J . Oatley , S . W . ; ancl A . Viel , J . W . The minutes of the previous meeting were read ancl unanimously confirmed . The lodge was opened in the second degree , when Bros . Ph . Le Geyt , C . Aubin , and E . Carre being candidates for promotion , and after having undergone a satisfactory examination as to their proficiency as Felloiv Craftsmen , were entrusted ancl retired . The lodge was opened in the third degree . The candidates were severally admitted and raised to the sublime

degree of M . M . ' s . The ceremony was performed by the acting W . M ., iu a highly efficient manner . The working tools , as well as fche tracing board , were explained by the presiding officer , ivho also delivered the charge belonging to this degree . The loclge ivas closed down fco the first degree . Bro . Jaboneau > having obtained permission , delivered an interesting lecture on the intolerant conduct of the Rev . Dr . Dupanloup , Bishop of Orleanswho latelin a pastoral letterfulminated again his

, y , maledictions and anathemas against the institution of Masonry and freethinkers ( Fibres penseurs ) . Bro . Jaboneau , by forcible and lucid arguments , demolished the undeserved , groundless , and merciless attacks of the French prelate , one of the forty happy mortals composing the learned institution denominated "l'Acadeinie Francaise . " He demonstrated to evidence that the wrathful thunders ot the bishop coulcl not bufc animate and increase the zeal and energy of the Craffc to new efforts in the

right direction , by disseminating the principles of truth , virtue , and morality , and thus dispelling the dark power of superstition and bigotry . He concluded by maintaining that ive ought , as Freemasons , to respect every conscientious opinion , but we must also fight against the spirit of ignorance unci intolerance According to promise , hero is the discourse pronounced by Bro . II . L . Manuel : — "Brother , I am most happy to receive A'ou

amongst us . There are now more than one hundred and fifty thousand men in the British possessions who are linked to each other by the fraternal bond of Freemasonry ; numbers , therefore , do not fail us ; but we love to see them on tho constant increase , more especially when the neophytes are , like yourself , upright and intelligent ; men . A cordial greeting , therefore , toour new brother . We love , I say , to see the numbers of onr brethren increase ; for we hold a deep conviction that Masonry

has yet a grand place to fill in the destiny of society ; ancl in the great cause of progress and civilisation , there cannot be too many workers , disciples , apostles . Brother , your experience in the world must have proved to you that the olden temples are crumbling away , bringing down with tbem many imaginations , many superstitions , many institutions , fche possessions of a time are no longer ours . Now , amongst ourselves , I mny be permitted to tell you , destruction has no place ; our business is to construct .

As apprentice , and later , as Master Mason , you will have to labour with us in the work of such construction , and ive rely , be anticipation , on your activity and devoted zeal . The new temples ivhich we seek to rear—and rear them we shall— -are those worthy cf dedication to the Great Architect of the Universe , ancl to his grand creations—labour and brotherly love ; temples , you will understand , ivhich are not material , but moral , intellectual , spiritual . And what does all this mean ? It means

that every true Mason should adore and serve the Creator , — should study and work in everything that tends to the developemenfc of human intelligence , or to ministration to the wants of society ; aud should ever practise virtue towards all men , — charity like space , without bounds , ancl bc 3 'ond any possible limitation . A Mason that man is not , whoso creed is a mere negation . The blind cannot he good workers . He is not a Freemason who stands with folded arms ing" Temples can

, say , be builfc without me 1 " and he is not a Freemason whose heart is too narrow to be , JO to speak , the perpetual seat of those pilgrims of Heaven—love , forgiveness , charity . But he is a Mason who , without pharisaic ostentation , bows down his soul before the Great Architect ; who , with mallet or pen , in the fields or on the seas , in tbe counting , house or the Avorkshops , the castle or the cottage , fulfils the mission confided to him , the chosen iniii ) , of labouring for the unceasing welfare and

“The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine: 1866-11-10, Page 15” Masonic Periodicals Online, Library and Museum of Freemasonry, 10 May 2025, django:8000/periodicals/mmr/issues/mmr_10111866/page/15/.
  • List
  • Grid
Title Category Page
HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY IN CORNWALL. Article 1
PROFESSOR ROBERTSON ON FREEMASONRY. Article 2
EARS OF WHEAT FROM A CORNUCOPIA. Article 3
MASONIC JURISPRUDENCE. Article 5
THE NEMESIS: A TALE OF THE DAYS OF TRAJAN. Article 6
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES. Article 9
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 10
CAUTION AS TO THE ADMISSION OF CANDIDATES. Article 10
Untitled Article 11
MASONIC MEM. Article 11
METROPOLITAN. Article 11
PROVINCIAL. Article 13
ROYAL ARCH. Article 15
CHANNEL ISLANDS. Article 15
Obituary. Article 16
MASONIC FESTIVITIES. Article 16
Poetry. Article 17
MEETINGS OF THE SCIENTIFIC AND LEARNED SOCIETIES FOR THE WEEK ENDING NOV. 17TH, 1866. Article 18
THE WEEK. Article 18
Page 1

Page 1

1 Article
Page 2

Page 2

3 Articles
Page 3

Page 3

3 Articles
Page 4

Page 4

1 Article
Page 5

Page 5

2 Articles
Page 6

Page 6

2 Articles
Page 7

Page 7

1 Article
Page 8

Page 8

1 Article
Page 9

Page 9

3 Articles
Page 10

Page 10

4 Articles
Page 11

Page 11

4 Articles
Page 12

Page 12

1 Article
Page 13

Page 13

2 Articles
Page 14

Page 14

1 Article
Page 15

Page 15

3 Articles
Page 16

Page 16

3 Articles
Page 17

Page 17

2 Articles
Page 18

Page 18

3 Articles
Page 19

Page 19

1 Article
Page 20

Page 20

1 Article
Page 15

Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.

Provincial.

up to the third degree , and Bros . W . E . Vaughan ancl R . C . Jones were raised to the sublime degree in thafc impressive manner , ivith which the ceremony is always performed in the lodge . Lodge having been closed down to the second , and subsequently to the first degree , some routine business having been transacted , was finally closed in perfect harmony at eleven o ' clock . Your correspondent , who is only an occasional attendant at this lodgewas deeplimpressed with the able ancl

, y efficient manner with which the whole duties of a most arduous meeting , were performed by the able W . M . and his most intelligent and painstaking officers . The W . M . and his Wardens were also warmly congratulated after their recent appointment to important Prov . Grand Lodge offices , such distinction being felt to be clue only to deserving and distinguished merit anil ability .

WARWICKSHIRE . PEOA ' INCIAL GKAND LODGE . The annual meeting of Provincial Grand Loclge of Freemasons of the province of Warwickshire , was held at the Warden Lodge , No . 794 , Sutton Coldfield , on Tuesday , the 30 th nlfc . Tlie brethren ot fclie Warden Lodge assembled afc the Moot Hall , at half-past one o ' clock , there being present a large number of visitors from the other lodges in the province . After

the lodge hacl been opened in due form by Bro . M . W . Wilson , W . M ., the Right Hon . and li . W . Bro . Leigh , Prov . G . M ., attended by his ollicers , ivas received . The Provincial Grand Loclge was then opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read ancl confirmed . The accounts of the Benevolent and Annuity Funds were also severally read , together with the auditor ' s reports , & c , ancl were unanimously received , and were ordered to be printed and forwarded to the Warwickshire

Lodges . Several annuities were granted , aud ; G 10 10 s , was voted to the Masonic Boys' School . Tlie Prov . G . Master then appointed ancl invested bis officers for the ensuing year , namely , Bros . Major Mac-hen , D . Prov . G . M . ; G . Hudson , Prov . G . S . W . ; W . B . Briggs , Prov . G . J . W . ; Hon . and Rev . J . Leigh and Rev . H . L . Elliot , Prov . G . Chaps . ; J . T . Collins , Prov . G-. Treas , ; C Read , Piov . G . Reg . ; J . Astley , Prov . G . See . ; D . Malins , Jun ., Prov . G . Assist . Sec ; J . Pursell , Prov . G . S . P . ; Turner , Prov .

G . J . D . ; H . Mulliner , Prov . G . Supt . of Works ; W . L . Harrison , Prov . G . Assist . Supt . of Works ; J , Isaacs , Prov . G . Dir . ol Cers . ; G . Jones , Prov . G . Assist . Dir . of Cers . ; M . W . Wilson , Prov . G . S . B . ; S . Fenn , Prov . G , Assist . S . B . ; C . Lee , Prov . G . Std . 15 . ; T . Halbeard , Prov . G . Assist . Std . B . ; T . Naden , Prov . G . Purst . ; J . Coates , Prov , G . Tyler . The brethren then formed in procession and prome . lecl to the parish church , where , after full choral service , in which Brosthe Rev . T . CochraneHLElliot

, , . . , and W . IC . R . Bedford took part , Bio . the Hon . and Rev . J . Leigh , Prov . G . Chap ., preached an excellent sermon from Job , chap . 38 , verses 4 , 6 . A collection was afterwards made in behalf of the Benevolent ancl Annuity funds , amounting fco £ 20 . The brethren then returned to the loclge room , and having transacted the remaining business , fche Grand Lodge was closed in due form . A large number ot the brethren afterwards dined i together , under the presidency of the Prov . G . M ,

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

UNITED PILGMJIS' CIIAPTEE ( NO . 507 ) . —The installation meeting of this chapter was holden on Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., at the Horns Tavern , Kennington . The chapter ivas duly opened . The minutes of the previous convocation were read and unanimously confirmed . Comp . H . Muggcridge , P . Z ., installed Comps . * J . IV . Halsey , H . ; C . R . Harrison , J . W . Stuart , P . Z . was placed in the M . E . Z . position . Companions were invested ancl appointed officers as follows , viz ., F . J .

Lilley , P . Z ., Treas . ; H . Garrod , P . Z ,. S . E . ; Brandon , S N . ; W . Radford , Janitor ; C . H . Murr , P . Z . The chapter was closed until February 4 th . Banquet followed . Visitors : Comps . H . . Muggcridge , P . Z . 13 , 22 ; and F . Walters , M . E . Z . 73 , 16 y .

MOKE LIGHT . —It will require the strongest efforts of all good Masons to maintain the character of our institution . Wisdom , prudence , and especially firmness , should prevail in our councils . The d ying Goethe exclaimed , "Throw open the shutters and let . in more light . " Let our Masonic shutters be thrown open mid more light be admitted , lest the dark days come again .

Channel Islands.

CHANNEL ISLANDS .

JERSEY . I LODGE LA CSSAEEE ( NO . 590 ) . —Tlie usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Temple , on Thursday , the 25 th ult ., there being a goodly attendance of tbe members and visitors , amongst whom were , Bros . W . Adams , P . M . 244 ; W . J . Eckford ; Juboneaii , 877 j F . W . Shields , S . D . ' 33 ; S . Gale , 33 , and others . In the unavoidable absence of Bro . H . L . Manuel , W . M ., Bro . A . Schmitt , P . M ., opened the lodge in the

first degree , assisted by Bro . J . Oatley , S . W . ; ancl A . Viel , J . W . The minutes of the previous meeting were read ancl unanimously confirmed . The lodge was opened in the second degree , when Bros . Ph . Le Geyt , C . Aubin , and E . Carre being candidates for promotion , and after having undergone a satisfactory examination as to their proficiency as Felloiv Craftsmen , were entrusted ancl retired . The lodge was opened in the third degree . The candidates were severally admitted and raised to the sublime

degree of M . M . ' s . The ceremony was performed by the acting W . M ., iu a highly efficient manner . The working tools , as well as fche tracing board , were explained by the presiding officer , ivho also delivered the charge belonging to this degree . The loclge ivas closed down fco the first degree . Bro . Jaboneau > having obtained permission , delivered an interesting lecture on the intolerant conduct of the Rev . Dr . Dupanloup , Bishop of Orleanswho latelin a pastoral letterfulminated again his

, y , maledictions and anathemas against the institution of Masonry and freethinkers ( Fibres penseurs ) . Bro . Jaboneau , by forcible and lucid arguments , demolished the undeserved , groundless , and merciless attacks of the French prelate , one of the forty happy mortals composing the learned institution denominated "l'Acadeinie Francaise . " He demonstrated to evidence that the wrathful thunders ot the bishop coulcl not bufc animate and increase the zeal and energy of the Craffc to new efforts in the

right direction , by disseminating the principles of truth , virtue , and morality , and thus dispelling the dark power of superstition and bigotry . He concluded by maintaining that ive ought , as Freemasons , to respect every conscientious opinion , but we must also fight against the spirit of ignorance unci intolerance According to promise , hero is the discourse pronounced by Bro . II . L . Manuel : — "Brother , I am most happy to receive A'ou

amongst us . There are now more than one hundred and fifty thousand men in the British possessions who are linked to each other by the fraternal bond of Freemasonry ; numbers , therefore , do not fail us ; but we love to see them on tho constant increase , more especially when the neophytes are , like yourself , upright and intelligent ; men . A cordial greeting , therefore , toour new brother . We love , I say , to see the numbers of onr brethren increase ; for we hold a deep conviction that Masonry

has yet a grand place to fill in the destiny of society ; ancl in the great cause of progress and civilisation , there cannot be too many workers , disciples , apostles . Brother , your experience in the world must have proved to you that the olden temples are crumbling away , bringing down with tbem many imaginations , many superstitions , many institutions , fche possessions of a time are no longer ours . Now , amongst ourselves , I mny be permitted to tell you , destruction has no place ; our business is to construct .

As apprentice , and later , as Master Mason , you will have to labour with us in the work of such construction , and ive rely , be anticipation , on your activity and devoted zeal . The new temples ivhich we seek to rear—and rear them we shall— -are those worthy cf dedication to the Great Architect of the Universe , ancl to his grand creations—labour and brotherly love ; temples , you will understand , ivhich are not material , but moral , intellectual , spiritual . And what does all this mean ? It means

that every true Mason should adore and serve the Creator , — should study and work in everything that tends to the developemenfc of human intelligence , or to ministration to the wants of society ; aud should ever practise virtue towards all men , — charity like space , without bounds , ancl bc 3 'ond any possible limitation . A Mason that man is not , whoso creed is a mere negation . The blind cannot he good workers . He is not a Freemason who stands with folded arms ing" Temples can

, say , be builfc without me 1 " and he is not a Freemason whose heart is too narrow to be , JO to speak , the perpetual seat of those pilgrims of Heaven—love , forgiveness , charity . But he is a Mason who , without pharisaic ostentation , bows down his soul before the Great Architect ; who , with mallet or pen , in the fields or on the seas , in tbe counting , house or the Avorkshops , the castle or the cottage , fulfils the mission confided to him , the chosen iniii ) , of labouring for the unceasing welfare and

  • Prev page
  • 1
  • 14
  • You're on page15
  • 16
  • 20
  • Next page
  • Accredited Museum Designated Outstanding Collection
  • LIBRARY AND MUSEUM CHARITABLE TRUST OF THE UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1058497 / ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © 2025

  • Accessibility statement

  • Designed, developed, and maintained by King's Digital Lab

We use cookies to track usage and preferences.

Privacy & cookie policy