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Masonic Notes And Queries.
A CLERKENWELL LODGE ABOUT 1 41 . Not being posted op in London localities , could you inform me whether the following : lodge ever really existed , and whether any of the old Hospitaller Encampments were held along with it ? To his Grace of Wattin , Grand Master of the Holy Lodge of St . John of Jerusalem in Clerkenwell . MAGAZINE , vol . iv ., 1858 . —A .
FREEMASONRY IN SWEDEN . It was mentioned , in my presence , that to be a Freemason was to enjoy considerable privileges in Sweden , — what are they ?—A . B . —[ Freemasonry is very select in that country . The Swedish rite numbers certain degrees , the possessors of which are recognised as the seventh class of nobility of the Kingdom . This , of course , only
applies to Sweden and . not to brethren of all parts , for if it did the King of Sweden would have such a class of nobility , in numbers , worth , and diversity of race that no other potentate could show anything at all approaching to it . l
CURIOSITIES OF AMERICAN TRADING . A copy of The Universal Masonic Record ; or , Links in the Golden Chain of Brotherhood , having lately come into my hands , I have been much amused by the description of the trades of several brothers therein set forth , and thinking others mi ght be the same , I have made a note of them . Every trade , business , and profession ,
seems well represented , bnt their are some curious things , both separate and conjoined , e . g ., a justice of the peace and soap and candle maker ; a physician , actor and farmer ; a verbatim reporter ( what I suppose we should call a short-hand Avriter ) , a gold pen manufacturer and policeman ; the junior partner of Dr . Wesley Grindle ' s magic compound , a student ; a railroad supervisor ;
coroner ; sexton ; galvaniser ; assistant mint coiner ; lager beer saloon ; confidential corresponding agent ; coal operator ; a heater , living at a place called iEtna ; manufacturer of sarsaparilla , mineral water , bottled ale , and porter ; dealer in musical goods ; river clerk ; forger of machinery ; mechanic and lumber dealer ; and a sand , molasses , and wine dealer . No doubt if the trades of our brethren at
home were similarly registered , we should arrive at as many curious things , bnt these seem to me to be irrisisfcibly funny at first sight . Of course the names are suppressed , though appearing in the Record , as it is not ridicule of individuals that prompts your old correspondent—Ex . Ex .
Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
5 % e Editor is not responsible for the opinions expressed by Correspondents . GRAND LODGE . TO THE EDITOR OP THE EPREKMASONS' MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIEHOE . DEAR SIR . AND BROTHER , —My attention has been directed to- an accidental error in the " Quarterly Communication Paper " just issued .
At the last Grand Lodge Bro . Waters , moved an amendment , or rather an addition to the last resolution , which addition I accepted , and the resolution was put and carried thus : — " 4 th . That the Trustees be and are hereby instructed to make such arrangements when and so often as may be . required for the selling out of stock now standing to
the credit of the fund for General Purposes as may be necessary to meet the requirements of the Committee in the progress of the Avork , such amount not to exceed the sum of £ 21 , 000 . " I am most anxious that it should not appear that there has been any breach of faith , and , therefore , I would beg leave to make it known through your pagesthat although
, the words referred to are accidentally omitted from the " Quarterly Communication Paper , " that they are duly recorded on the minutes . I am , yours fraternally , JOHN HAVERS .
The Masonic Mirror.
THE MASONIC MIRROR .
MASONIC MEM . The renumbering of the lodges has been completed , and ths last number on the roll of tbe Grand Lodge of England , that of a new lodge at Barnes , Surrey , the warrant of which has not yet been issued , is 975 . The number expunged from the list is 332 , and about 100 more will go on the formation of the proposed new Grand Lodge of Victoria .
The Boys' School.
THE BOYS' SCHOOL .
During the last three days the plans for the Boys' School have been on view at the Freemasons' Hall . There are thirtytwo designs , some of which are utterly worthless—others ridiculously ornate—and the majority far too monastic . We hope to say something more in our next , by which time the success - ful competitors will be declared . What necessity is there in a school for a tower rivalling that at the Houses of Parliament , or an extinguisher like that at Laugham-placc ?
Metropolitan.
METROPOLITAN .
LODGE OP TEMPERANCE ( NO . 198 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , July 9 th , at Bro . Holman's , Plough Tavern , Plough Bridge , Rotlierhithe . Bro . Nowlan , W . M ., presided . There was a raising and some passings done . Several visitors were present . Bro . P . N . Pibbals , Hon . Secretary , having been presented on the 21 st of April , 1863 , with a splendid gold watch by the members of the above lodge , for his upright and gentlemanly conductBro . J . W . Barrett
, , P . M ., thinking that a watch was no good without a chain and appendages , on July 13 th , 1863 , privately presented to Bro . Tibbals , P . M ., a splendid gold chain and appendages , consisting of a Rough Ashlar , key forming a square and compasses , and a Past Master's Je-vel of gold and splendid workmanship . The watch and chain were made by J . Bennett , of Cheapside . Bro . J . W . Barrett has served the office of Steward of all four
charities , and on two occasions has received a vote of thanks for his services . WELLINGTON LODGE ( NO . 548 , late No . 805 ) . —This flourishing lodge held its usual meeting on Tuesday , July 14 th , at the Clarendon Arms Tavern , Upper Lewisham-road , Deptford , Bro . John Stevens , W . M ., in the chair . The business was passing Bro . T . P . Voss to the degree of a Fellow Craft
Freemasonlike-, wise initiating Mr . Kirkinan Smith into the secrets and myste « ries of ancient Freemasonry . Both ceremonies were most ably done , and reflected the greatest credit on the skill and ability of the AV . M . The brethren afterwards adjourned to refreshment . Visitors—F . AValters , W . M . 73 , See . 871 : G . Chapman , J . D . 172 ; T . P . Voss , 871 : J . Nottebohm , 871 , & c .
INSTRUCTION . Confidence Zodye of Instruction ( No . 193 , late 228 ) . —On Tuesday , July llth , the fifteen sections were worked at the above Lodge of Instruction , held at Bro . Swainstons , Three Bucks , Greshain-street . Bro . John Thomas in the chair , Bros . Dudley , S . W . ; Barns , J . W . ; Kerby , Sec . Seventy-two brethren were " present , and the lodge was closed in perfect harmony at 10 . 15 p . m .
WIIITTINGTON LODGE ( No . 1161 ) . —A numerous assemblage of brethren met at the Old Kent Tavern , Browulow-street , Holborn , on Thursday , the 16 th inst ., when the fifteen sections were worked . Bro . Brett , P . M ., in the chair , putting the questions , which were answered in an able manner by Bros . S . B . Wilson , Foulge , Alexander , Carle , Dudley , Francis , and other brethren . At the conclusionBro . S . B . VVilson proposed a vote
, of thanks to Bro . Brett , a founder of the lodge , for the able manner in which he had conducted the work of the evening . Bro . Carle acted as S . W ., and It . Jones , J . W . Bro . Carle was elected to the chair for the next meeting , and the brethren separated at ten o ' clock .
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Masonic Notes And Queries.
A CLERKENWELL LODGE ABOUT 1 41 . Not being posted op in London localities , could you inform me whether the following : lodge ever really existed , and whether any of the old Hospitaller Encampments were held along with it ? To his Grace of Wattin , Grand Master of the Holy Lodge of St . John of Jerusalem in Clerkenwell . MAGAZINE , vol . iv ., 1858 . —A .
FREEMASONRY IN SWEDEN . It was mentioned , in my presence , that to be a Freemason was to enjoy considerable privileges in Sweden , — what are they ?—A . B . —[ Freemasonry is very select in that country . The Swedish rite numbers certain degrees , the possessors of which are recognised as the seventh class of nobility of the Kingdom . This , of course , only
applies to Sweden and . not to brethren of all parts , for if it did the King of Sweden would have such a class of nobility , in numbers , worth , and diversity of race that no other potentate could show anything at all approaching to it . l
CURIOSITIES OF AMERICAN TRADING . A copy of The Universal Masonic Record ; or , Links in the Golden Chain of Brotherhood , having lately come into my hands , I have been much amused by the description of the trades of several brothers therein set forth , and thinking others mi ght be the same , I have made a note of them . Every trade , business , and profession ,
seems well represented , bnt their are some curious things , both separate and conjoined , e . g ., a justice of the peace and soap and candle maker ; a physician , actor and farmer ; a verbatim reporter ( what I suppose we should call a short-hand Avriter ) , a gold pen manufacturer and policeman ; the junior partner of Dr . Wesley Grindle ' s magic compound , a student ; a railroad supervisor ;
coroner ; sexton ; galvaniser ; assistant mint coiner ; lager beer saloon ; confidential corresponding agent ; coal operator ; a heater , living at a place called iEtna ; manufacturer of sarsaparilla , mineral water , bottled ale , and porter ; dealer in musical goods ; river clerk ; forger of machinery ; mechanic and lumber dealer ; and a sand , molasses , and wine dealer . No doubt if the trades of our brethren at
home were similarly registered , we should arrive at as many curious things , bnt these seem to me to be irrisisfcibly funny at first sight . Of course the names are suppressed , though appearing in the Record , as it is not ridicule of individuals that prompts your old correspondent—Ex . Ex .
Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
5 % e Editor is not responsible for the opinions expressed by Correspondents . GRAND LODGE . TO THE EDITOR OP THE EPREKMASONS' MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIEHOE . DEAR SIR . AND BROTHER , —My attention has been directed to- an accidental error in the " Quarterly Communication Paper " just issued .
At the last Grand Lodge Bro . Waters , moved an amendment , or rather an addition to the last resolution , which addition I accepted , and the resolution was put and carried thus : — " 4 th . That the Trustees be and are hereby instructed to make such arrangements when and so often as may be . required for the selling out of stock now standing to
the credit of the fund for General Purposes as may be necessary to meet the requirements of the Committee in the progress of the Avork , such amount not to exceed the sum of £ 21 , 000 . " I am most anxious that it should not appear that there has been any breach of faith , and , therefore , I would beg leave to make it known through your pagesthat although
, the words referred to are accidentally omitted from the " Quarterly Communication Paper , " that they are duly recorded on the minutes . I am , yours fraternally , JOHN HAVERS .
The Masonic Mirror.
THE MASONIC MIRROR .
MASONIC MEM . The renumbering of the lodges has been completed , and ths last number on the roll of tbe Grand Lodge of England , that of a new lodge at Barnes , Surrey , the warrant of which has not yet been issued , is 975 . The number expunged from the list is 332 , and about 100 more will go on the formation of the proposed new Grand Lodge of Victoria .
The Boys' School.
THE BOYS' SCHOOL .
During the last three days the plans for the Boys' School have been on view at the Freemasons' Hall . There are thirtytwo designs , some of which are utterly worthless—others ridiculously ornate—and the majority far too monastic . We hope to say something more in our next , by which time the success - ful competitors will be declared . What necessity is there in a school for a tower rivalling that at the Houses of Parliament , or an extinguisher like that at Laugham-placc ?
Metropolitan.
METROPOLITAN .
LODGE OP TEMPERANCE ( NO . 198 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , July 9 th , at Bro . Holman's , Plough Tavern , Plough Bridge , Rotlierhithe . Bro . Nowlan , W . M ., presided . There was a raising and some passings done . Several visitors were present . Bro . P . N . Pibbals , Hon . Secretary , having been presented on the 21 st of April , 1863 , with a splendid gold watch by the members of the above lodge , for his upright and gentlemanly conductBro . J . W . Barrett
, , P . M ., thinking that a watch was no good without a chain and appendages , on July 13 th , 1863 , privately presented to Bro . Tibbals , P . M ., a splendid gold chain and appendages , consisting of a Rough Ashlar , key forming a square and compasses , and a Past Master's Je-vel of gold and splendid workmanship . The watch and chain were made by J . Bennett , of Cheapside . Bro . J . W . Barrett has served the office of Steward of all four
charities , and on two occasions has received a vote of thanks for his services . WELLINGTON LODGE ( NO . 548 , late No . 805 ) . —This flourishing lodge held its usual meeting on Tuesday , July 14 th , at the Clarendon Arms Tavern , Upper Lewisham-road , Deptford , Bro . John Stevens , W . M ., in the chair . The business was passing Bro . T . P . Voss to the degree of a Fellow Craft
Freemasonlike-, wise initiating Mr . Kirkinan Smith into the secrets and myste « ries of ancient Freemasonry . Both ceremonies were most ably done , and reflected the greatest credit on the skill and ability of the AV . M . The brethren afterwards adjourned to refreshment . Visitors—F . AValters , W . M . 73 , See . 871 : G . Chapman , J . D . 172 ; T . P . Voss , 871 : J . Nottebohm , 871 , & c .
INSTRUCTION . Confidence Zodye of Instruction ( No . 193 , late 228 ) . —On Tuesday , July llth , the fifteen sections were worked at the above Lodge of Instruction , held at Bro . Swainstons , Three Bucks , Greshain-street . Bro . John Thomas in the chair , Bros . Dudley , S . W . ; Barns , J . W . ; Kerby , Sec . Seventy-two brethren were " present , and the lodge was closed in perfect harmony at 10 . 15 p . m .
WIIITTINGTON LODGE ( No . 1161 ) . —A numerous assemblage of brethren met at the Old Kent Tavern , Browulow-street , Holborn , on Thursday , the 16 th inst ., when the fifteen sections were worked . Bro . Brett , P . M ., in the chair , putting the questions , which were answered in an able manner by Bros . S . B . Wilson , Foulge , Alexander , Carle , Dudley , Francis , and other brethren . At the conclusionBro . S . B . VVilson proposed a vote
, of thanks to Bro . Brett , a founder of the lodge , for the able manner in which he had conducted the work of the evening . Bro . Carle acted as S . W ., and It . Jones , J . W . Bro . Carle was elected to the chair for the next meeting , and the brethren separated at ten o ' clock .