Sleeping In The Snow.

And when the sun in beauty rose , AVe laid him iu the silent tomb , Where mountains , with eternal snows , High up tow ' rds Heaven gladly loom . Sleep , sleep , sleeping , He sleeps beneath a stary dome , And , far away , a mother weeping , Waits his coming home . "

The Quarry.

THE QUARRY .

Darkly hid beneath the quarry , Masons , many a true block lies ; Hands must shape , and hands must carry , Ere the stone the Master's prize . Seek for it—measure it—Fashion it—polish it—Then the Master will it prize . AA'hat though shapelessrough and heavy

, , Think ye God His works will lose ? Raise the block with strength he gave ye . Fit it for the Master's use ! Seek for it—measure it—Fashion it—polish it—Then the Master will it use . "Twas for this our fathers

banded—Through life's quarters they did roam , Faithful hearted , skilful handed , Bearing many a true block home . Noticing—measuring—Fashioning—polishing—For their glorious Temple home . Evergreen .

Reviews.

REVIEWS .

The old Constitutions belonging to the Ancient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons of England and Ireland , from reprints of tho first editions , published in London , in 1722 , 1723 MS ., 1726 , Dublin , 1730 , Edited by the Eev . J . E . Cox , D . D ., F . S . A ., Vicar of St . Helen ' s , Bishopsgate , Past Grand Chaplain of England , etc ., London , Bro . Richard Spencer ,

Great Queen Street . To the antiquarian , initiated , or uninitiated , these reprints must possess considerable interest . As far as possible they are given in the same form , as to type , & c ., as that originally used . A carefully compiled index to each edition of the Constitutions is given , which will prove of great assistance in the study of the work .

Two plates , printed by the AVoodbury process , are given in the work , which is also embellished with several wood engravings , comprising quaint and appropriate Initial Letters , Head and Tail pieces , & c . AVe shall take au early opportunity of comparing the texts of the different Constitutions , and making some interesting extracts therefrom .

The application of the fine arts to articles of common use , showing a growing appreciation in the public taste , was never more fully exemplified than iu the elegant designs that have been made by the artists retained by Messrs . Hunt and Sons , for the ornamentation of the backs or' playing cards . A comparison of these elegancies wtih the abominable abortions with which , a few years since , these articles were " adorned , " tends also to show the impetus which may be given to any particular

branch of trade hy the removal or moderation of restrictions in the shape of excise duties . Here we have , for a mere-. trifle , a pack of cards , of which each is a gem of art , and some of which , if separated from their mere utilitarian character , would be worth , perhaps , a quarter of the price demanded for the whole fitty-two . The book of specimens , recently submitted to our inspection , gives a largo range , in order to suit various tastes . The lover of flowers , the htraldist , the ornithologist , and the

entomologist have equal facilities for gratifying their respective fancies , Avhile the admirers of our popular authors can indulge in portraits of their favourites , this series including Sir AValter Scott , Charles Dickens , and Alfred Tennyson .

List Of Lodge Meetings &C., For Week Ending September 30th, 1871.

LIST OF LODGE MEETINGS & c ., FOR WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 30 TH , 1871 .

STETEOPOLITAN LODGES AND CHAMEBS . Monday , September 25 th . LODGES . —Pythagorean , Ship Tavern , Royal Hill , Greenwich ; British Oak , Bank of Friendship Tavern , Bancroft Place , Mile End . Tuesday , September 26 th .

Audit Committee Girl's School , at 2 . 30 . LODGES . —Faith , Anderton's Hotel , Fleet Street ; Industry , Freemasons' Hall ; Southern S ' tar , Montpelier Tavern , AValworth . Wednesday , September 27 th . LODGES . —United Pilgrims , Horns Tavern , Kennington Park ; Prince Frederick William , Knights of St John Hotel , St .

John ' s AVood ; High Cross , Seven Sisters Tavern , Page Green , Tottenham ; Temperance in the East , Private Assembly Rooms , 6 , Newby Place , Poplar ; Victoria , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street . CHAPTER . —Lily of Richmond , Greyhound , Richmond , Survey . Thursday , September 28 th . General Committee Girls' School , Freemasons' Hall , at 4 . LODGES . —Prosperity , Guidhall Coffee House , Gresham Street ; William Preston , Clarendon Hotel , Auerly .

Metropolitan Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

METROPOLITAN LODGES AND CHAPTERS OF INSTRUCTION .

A number of Lodges and Chapters of Instruction do no meet during the summer months , ice shall , therefore dis * continue the publication of our usual list until the re-commencement of the season . We shall , however , give the announcements of those Lodges and Chapters of Instruction which continue to meet during the summer on receiving authoritative intimation thereof .

ROYAL Vsxas LODGE ( NO . 382 ) , Horse and Groom , AA'insley Street , Oxford Street , at S . Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . PAXJIUKE LODGE ( No . 720 ) , Balham Hotel , Balham , Fridays at 8 . Bro . John Thomas , Preceptor . AVESTBOTJENE LODGE ( No . 733 ) , Horse and Groom , AVinsley Street , Oxford Street , Fridays at 8 . Bro . Ash , Preceptor . SIEOJTG MANSt . John ' s GateClerkenwellMondayat 8

, , , , . Bro . Terry , Preceptor . ST . JAMES ' , ( NO . 765 ) , Gregorian Arms Tavern , Jamaica Road , Beiuiondsey , Fridays at S . TEUPEIUXCE , ( NO . 169 ) , -Victoria Tavern , A'ictoria Road , Deptford , Fridays at 8 . STAH , ( NO . 1275 ) , Marquis of Granby Tavern , New Cross Road Deptlbrd , Saturdays at 7 .

BuiiDETT COUTTS LODGE OP INSTRUCTION , Approach Tavern Victoria Park , Fridays . SINCEIIITX LODGE ( NO . 171 ) , Railway Tavern , Railway Station , Fenchurch Street , Monday at 7 . MOUNT SION LODGE , Guildhall Tavern , City , Motidav .

To Correspondents.

TO CORRESPONDENTS .

* * All Communications to be addressed to 19 , Salisburystreet , Strand , W . C . AVE shall be glad to receive from brethren any proceedings of Masonic meetings , which shall be duly inserted . Communications should be forwarded so as to reach us as early iu the week as convenient—not later than Wednesday if possible . AVe have to request our correspondents to be particular in writing names distinctly