Masonic Notes And Queries.

cause , since no news can come unto me more gracious , nor office of love more esteemed than this , I will accomplish all that thou requestest ; for after I have caused a great quantity of cedar and cyprus wood to he cut down : I will send it to thee by sea , by my servants , whom I will command and furnish with convenient vessels of burthen , to the end they may deliver the same lace of th

in what p y kingdom it shall best please thee ; that afterwards thy subjects may transport them to Jerusalem : you shall provide to furnish us with corn , whereof we stand in need , because we inhabit an island . " ZENO 0 QN .

THE UTILITY ot- BELONGING TO THE MYSTIC TYE . —In 1849 , when erasing in the Gulf of California , we paid a visit to the port of Mazatlan , on the west coast of Mexico , a flourishing seaport town . The harbour was filled with merchantmen , and several men-of-war of different nations . The natives evinced decided prejudice against the Americans at this time— - . a fact of which we were soon

destined to taste the extent of . For , making up our minds , a party was formed to see the bull fight , which the Mazatlanders got up in fine style , imitating all the gaudy magnificence of their ancient conquerors , the Spaniards . We pass over the description of the disgusting sight ; suffice it to add , the fight was over—the ten thousand Mexicans were dispersing to their homes , as

the dusk of a tropic sun and the shades of evening closed upon the heated day . Suddenly a loud shout , and a dense mob of men surrounded our party . "Americans ! down with the bullies ! " ( they had evidently mistaken us for that nation . ) Swords , daggers , and pikes were freely flashed about , and blows soon exchanged , ending in two of our party being badly wounded . We made a charge through the mass , and gained a large house , followed by the combatants , who were now joined by several soldiers

and oflicers . I fell , stunned by a terrific blow ; and on opening my eyes , found myself on a couch , gently tended by fair hands . As soon as my thoughts were collected , I enquired for my comrades , and instantly rose to give them medical assistance . Then I heard how we had been saved from annihilation by the fact that that tho house we entered was the Deputy Governor ' s . My friend , Mr .

G ., had a stab from a- poniard in the left breast , and Lieut . A . sadly bruised , and would have been finally dispatched but the sign of an M , M . in distress , to a gallant Prussian captain , in the melee , which was instantly recognised ; and he , a man of great physical strength , and good lungs , roared out , " These are friends , and we have made a mistake . " This stayed the furore , and preserved bur lives . In

my neck-tye was a pin with the well-known emblems of the Craft , and Senor A . the host of the house , being a brother , perceiving it , ordered me to be carried to the best couch , ancl all the others lavished kindness , too long to mention . His own fair daughters , bathing one ' s temples , and stitching up one ' s torn clothes , and displaying such affectionate solicitude for the stranger , has engraved a spot on the memory which the wreck can never efface . — Bro . Br . Pritchard , JR .. W . H ., 112 , —Lectures on the Anecdotes and Incidents of Freemasonry

Correspondence.

CORRESPONDENCE .

The Editor is not responsible for the opinions expressed by Correspondents . ETONIAN LODGE , WINDSOR . TO THE EDITOR OF TUB FUEESfASONS' MAGAZINE AUD MASONIC MIUXOH . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —May I ask you to be good enough to embody this letter in any report with which you may have been furnished , by other hands on the

same subject ; otherwise , you will oblige by inserting it , as it is , in your next paper . The Etonian Lodge , held at the New Inn , Windsor , afforded many , besides myself , an opportunity of judging how Freemasonry is conducted in the province of Berkshire . On Tuesday the 6 th inst ., the business advertised for the day was one initiation , one passing , and the installation of the W . M . for the year ensuing , thus taxing memory for more than two hours' unceasing

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exercise . I have before witnessed work well done in all the degrees , but on no former occasion have I ever seen clearer or more correct workmanship . Bro . Powell , the retiring Master , conducted the services , without a single slip , in a manner which called forth , and deservedly so , the admiration of all . The only assistance afforded , wasby the Rev . Bro . Simpsonthe Chaplainin the

, , , appropriate and beautiful prayers of each ceremony . Bro . Powell is a Master Mason , and no mistake , worthy of any distinction which may be bestowed upon him . Having myself served the office of W . M . in six different lodges , I have had some experience in the Craft ; but for quiet , regularity , and cheerful obedience , I have never bad the pleasure of being present in any lodge , to see

such essential landmarks better observed . The Master installed , Bro . Strange , was sensibly affected by the ceremony , and reminded me of the installation of Bro . Dr . Slade , at Wolverhampton , by that able veteran , and good Commander of the Order , Bro . Dr . Oliver . This is no idle flattery , it is a fair and candid report of what took laceor rather of the manner in which the

p , business was performed , at the Etonian Lodge , Windsor . Bro . Powell has not mistaken his calling in Masonry ; gifted with a good memory , and with upright intentions , he has proved himself , thus far , an honour to the careerin which his labours are so well done . Fraternally yours , AN OLD P . G . STEWARD , No . 21 .

Masonic Club.

MASONIC CLUB .

TO THE EDITOR OP THE FKEE 3 IAS 0 NS * MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIREOE . DEAB . Sm AKD BROTHER , —From the observations recently inserted in the Mirror , no doubt several valuable suggestions will be received by the Grand Lodge respecting their property , and as to plans'for alterations and additions as required for Masonic purposes , to render it as complete as possible , with due regard to economy in expenditure .

I am not , at present , in any way acquainted with the views of tbe Committee in this matter , excepting that , during the last twelve months , the question has been discussed with regard to additions to the Hall in Great Queen-street . I have , therefore , ventured to address you , to know if it would be possible , that arrangements could in any way

be made , to form a Masonic Club and co-operate with the Directors of the "Inns of Court Hotel Company , " who are proposing a new building on the present site of the George and Blue Boar , Holborn , and not a great distance from Great Queen-street . My reasons for so doing , as a Mason recently resident in the provincesare these : —

, London is much in need of a new Masonic Hotel or Club in a good and central position , which , it is presumed , the proposed situation would be , and also well known in the country , where tho brethren of the provinces might assemble or remain when in London , so as to make it a home ; as I am sure much good would be effected by such intercourse and re-union between the brethren of

London and the country ,-or say rather the world . With proper regulations it might be formed on the principles of other Clubs , with enrolled members and annual subscriptions , governed by a Committee for that purpose ; also many other good results and benefits to Masonry might be named . Having lately resided in the provinces for some years ,

I can truly state that a Masonic Club or Hotel , would be greatly appreciated and prove highly beneficial , in a good central position in London . Tours very fraternally , JOHN D . ELLIS , January 21 st , 1863 . P . M . Lodge Social , 110 . [ We see no reason why all that is required could not be

secured in our own premises , which are equally central with the George and Blue Boar , and render us independent of any connection with other parties . — ED . ]