Grand Conclave Of Knights Templar.

start a new order which is likely to bring grist to the mill , ancl give a few degrees Avhich are not his to bestow , the editor immediately takes him up . Is there a member of the Order suspended or expelled for good and substantial reasons , he is at liberty to vilify the characters of those Avho have been obliged to pass judgment upon himand if a

neigh-, bouring monarch , himself a Mason , push his legitimate conquests in a foreign land , the antient landmark forbidding the discussion of politics is set aside , and he is open to tbe slanderous insults of another brother , —the channel of his communications being the same journal . How long is this sort of thing to he allowed ?

In the account of the proceedings of Grand Conclave it is stated that a recommendation from the Committee of General Purposes that Grand ConclaA'e should enter into a treaty , offensive and defensive , with the Grand Lodge of Mark Masters and the S . G . C . 33 to the exclusion of the popular and far

, more ancient body known as the Red Cross of Constantino , was then discussed , whereas the Red Cross of Constantine was not even named in the treaty , and but for the ill-timed and injudicious remarks of the D . G . M ., Sir Knight Huyshe , that " popular and far more antient body would never have been mentioned . "

Your contemporary says very truly that the D . G . M . averred that the Duke of Sussex was Grand Master of this Order , but it forgets to add that a Sir Knight present distinctly challenged the D . G . M . to prove his statement . It goes on to say that on the Prince of Wales leaving Grand Conclave " the discussion on the tripartite treaty Avas cunningly resumedand the

pro-, moters of the scheme , the numbers present being greatly reduced , snatched a hard fought victory by a majority of two . " The real facts were , that during the absence of the promoters of this admirable treaty , Sir P . Colquhoun , Lord Eliot , Earl of Limerick , and others , who were in attendance on the Prince , the

D . G . M . sought to quash any further discussion and to postpone the ratifying of the treaty till the December meeting . This ruse , which Avas happily described as an attempt to get rid of the motion by a side wind , was happily frustrated by the re-entry of the noble Lords ancl their principal supportersand

, Sir Knight Huyshe ' s amendment ( that the question he adjourned till next Grand Conclave ) Avas lost , the majority against being 21 . The actual votes recorded for the original motion were , —for 53 , against 29 , majority 24 . So much for the veracity of your contemporary .

As to the impertinent remarks about the Grand Chancellor , 1 have no doubt it will be passed over in contemptuous silence by Sir Patrick , and for my own part I can only say that the writer of that account is worthy of the paper he represents . Yours fraternally , A MEMBER or GRAND CONCLAVE .

Christ's " Revivification."

CHRIST ' S " REVIVIFICATION . "

TO TEE EDITOR OE THE EKEEJIASOI . S MAGAZINE AND MASONIC 3 IIREOR . Dear Sir and Brother , —In your columns of 20 th inst , Bro . Gierlow says , " The doctrine of Christ's revivification stands on the page of History , as indu-

Christ's " Revivification."

bitahle as the fall of Babylon , —as the poisoning of Socrates . " I cannot admit that , for it may he a mistake . Q he case of Socrates , or Babylon was quite natural , and we see no reason to dispute either , at best this " revivification " is quite a different affair , and is iu my opinion pure imagination . It is only a legend writteu some time after Christ ' s death from the

traditions then flying about , some of which were manufactured to suit the purpose , while other fancies rose spontaneously . Seeiug the notion expressed by Bro .. Gierlow has nothing to do with the Religious ideas of Freemasonry , —I have considered myself to be quite at liberty to reply to them . I believe in the glorious

doctrine shadowed forth in my letter of 20 th inst ., page 38 S . I am , Yours fraternally , B .

Masonic Sayings And Doings Abroad.

MASONIC SAYINGS AND DOINGS ABROAD .

TUB TEMPLAR EXCURSION . —We have been favoured with a brief history of the proposed excursion , to be undertaken by the Knights of Alleghany Commandery , of Pennsylvania , to Europe , and refer to it here to correct some misapprehensions as well here as abroad , and give our fratres the advantage of a fair send-off .

In the first place , then , it is not intended to take Europe by storm , and march through its principal cities sword in hand , drums beating , and colours flying ; but to make an associated tour in the character of gentlemen , wearing the uniform only when invited to visit a commandery of the order , whictt can only occur iu England , seeing

that there are none on the continent . They do not profess to bo drilled so as to bring tears into the eyes of European veterans . They do not propose to exemplify or attempt to propagate the America !! system of Masonry They have three clergymen to look after the spiritual welfare of the party , and three physicians to look after

their temporal condition . The party at present consists of fifty , thirty-two of which hail from Alleghany City , aud the others from various other States iu the Union .

They will leave Pittsburg—a suburb of Alleghanyhy special train . Wednesday , Hay 31 , and on their arrival at Philadelphia , Thursday morning , will be received by Mary Commandery , 36 . From Philadelphia to New York they will be under the escort of Sc John ' s Commandery , 4 , which will no doubt present an

imposing front , and they will arrive in New York , Friday afternoon , June 2 nd , andAvill march to their quarters , somewhere on Broadway . They will remain in New York until Saturday at noon , when the steamer sails for Europe . It is proposed to charter a steamer and accompany them down tho bay , and there , in sight of the blue

water , farewell will be said until August , 31 st ., at which time the pilgrims expect to return . We have already published the details of the trip in Europe , and the places expected to bo visited , and we now take occasion to invite the attention of Sir Knights