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Douglas, Isle Of Man.
the origin and principles of Masonry were iu their general scope and purport very similar to those we report in the proceedings of tho Elian Vannin consecration . Tho founders had elected Bro . G . C . Heron P . M . to be their first Worshipful Master ; and after tho consecration ceremony the Grand Secretary at once proceeded to instal him in the Chair of King Solomon according to ancient custom .
Both ceremonies—that of consecration and that of installation—wero most impressively rendered . Tho newl y installed W . M . invested his Officers us follow : —Bros . L . G . ilaunay as I . P . M ., G . J . Nutbin as S . W ., W . A . McKown as J . W ., C . M . Challendar as Secretary , W Broughton us S . D ., J . H . Stretch as J . D ., T . H . Nesbitt as D . C , F . C Poulter as I . G ., and T . H . Goodwin aud W . Colquhoun as Stewards .
Bro . John Lanaghan was unanimousl y elected Tyler . At the conclusion of the installation ceremony several candidates were proposed for initiation , and several brethren aa joining members . Tho Officers of Grand Lodgo were also enthusiastically thanked for their services , and were paid tho further well-deserved compliment of being unanimously elected honorary members of tho Lodgo .
The Lodgo business being over , the brethren adjonrned to the Peveril Hotel , whero they sat . down to an excellent dinner , provided in splendid style by Bro . Nattan , the S . W . of the Lodu'O . Tho catering and the waiting , as at tho Elian Vannin dinner on Saturday , wore everything that could bo desired , and the brethren thoroughly enjoyed themselves . The several Loyal and Masonio
toasts wero duly honoured , the various speakers being tho W . M ., t ^ e Grand Secretary , W . Bro . C J . Bannister , Bros . J . S . Goldie-Taubmau P . M ., the Rev . E . Ferrier P . M ., J . M . Crnikshank P . M ., L . G . Hannay P . M ., and G . J . Nattan S . W . Several musical brethren , amongst them being Brothers L . G . Hannay P . M ., J . MoWhannell P . M ., W . L . Wild P . M ., and others , contributed to
tho harmony of the evening . In several of the after-dinner speeches , the proposal to establish a Provincial Grand Lodge for the Island was again referred to in terms of general acceptance . The Grand Secretary ' s remarks on this and other points are of especial value . He said—Masonry has more than doubled itself in nnmber of Lodges in twenty years . Every
day we have Lodges started , and every day the Order is growing stronger . We have an enormous amount of subscriptions . £ 40 , 000 a year is subscribed for our Charities , and we give away £ 10 , 000 a year in our Lodge of Benevolence . Indeed the Order is becoming what the Yankee would call a " very big thing . " With respect to your government , Manxlond is famous all over the world for Home
Rule . You have not yet got Home Rule in Masonry ; but I hope you will soon agree amongst yourselves to ask the Most Worshipful Grand Master His Royal Highness to make yon a Provincial Grand Lodge . The time has come when you ought to have a certain amount of government amongst yourselves , and that yon must gain by having a Provincial Lod ge . On that subject let me clear up one
or two points . Since I have been here I havo been spoken to a great deal about this . Some brethren havo said , "Cannot wo have a District Grand Lodge , " perhaps with the idea of having extended powers . Really tho powers of a District Grand Lodge are not so very valuable , and really ifc is quite out of question that you should be formed into a district . Up to last Saturday yon
had three Lodges in the Isle of Man , paying two shillings of a capitatiou grant , and the two new Lodges could not havo been put on a different footing . Tlie Channel Islands , which are iu the samo position as you , are a Province , not a district . It is only fair to explain to you that the formation of a district is ont of the question . A Provincial Grand Lodge would bo of great benefit to you , and you
would havo many privileges that now you have not . You would havo your own charitable institutions ; all your little disputes could be settled at home , aud you would , not have to write to mo when you wished to appear at dinner in your best bib and tucker . I mean , of cooise , iu Masouic clothing . There are a great many advantage ! in a Province . Every part of England has its Province , and see how
well they work . It is nothing to me whether yon have it or not . I advise you for your own good . That is the reason why I soon lope to be amongst you again . I havo been greatly deli ghted with the strong fraternal feeling which exists among you . The brethren here are greatly to be praised for the manner in which they hive conducted Matonry . We leave to-morrow morning , aud we all leave
with regret . Wo havo au invitation to another Masonic meeting hero to-morrow ni g ht , but are unable to stay . We , however , leave the Isle of Man with most pleasant recollections of our sojourn in it . Our worth y brother tho Master of the Elian Vaunin Lodge wishes me to explain the modus operandi iu connection with obtaining a Provincial Grand Lodge . Each Lodge has only to pass a
resolution that they are of opinion that it is desirable to have a Provincial Grand Lodge . They send me a copy of the resolution , and it' 1 receive a resolution from the five Lodges to this effect , then it will be my duty to lay the matter before tho Grand Master , aud ask his favourable consideration of the petition . I need scarcely say that I will urge it in every way iu my power .
The Tyler ' s toast—Happy to meet , sorry to part , happy to meet again—recited by Bro . J . A . Brown P . M ., brought to a close a very pleasant evening . Ou Sunday morning , the 26 th nit ., the distinguished visitors ( accompanied b y Bro . Major J . S . G . Taubmau ) arrived afc Ramaey by train , aud were met at the station by the Worshipfnl Master of
the St . Maughold Lodge , Bro . E . C . Kerr , P . M . ' s Bros . Dr . Wood , Laughlin , Ciuickahunk , aud Kermode Secretary . After a short walk on the Promenade , the Grand Lodge Officers visited the Lodge rooms in Mona-atreet . The Grand Secretary was pleased to find that the premises were the property of the members of the Lodge , and expressed his admiration ot thoir appearance and suitableness for
Masonic work . Albert Tower was next visited , and the occasion which led to its erection was fully explained to the Graud Secretary , who expressed his intention of reminding his Royal Hh' -huess the Prince of Wales of tho incidents of that memorable day in September 1847 . There was a stiff nor ' -eaater blowing at the time , and the iscent up Lhergy Frissei , aud the return via Balluro Glen , wore
Douglas, Isle Of Man.
thoroughly enjoyed , the bracing and exhilarating atmosphere evoking warm commendation from the visitors . After luncheon at tho Mitre Hotel , tho local brethreu again met the distinguished party , who , after a stroll through the town left for Douglas at threo o ' clock . Prior to their departure , Bro . Wild P . M . presented the Grand Secretary with a few copies of tho reprint of tho Ramsey Times of
20 th September 1847 , which contains a full account of the landing of tho Princo Consort at Ramsey , and of tho rejoicings of the Ramsey people over tho event . Tho Grand Secretary announced his intention of calling tho attention of his Royal Highness the Grand Master , " who always takes a groat interest in suoh historical matters , " to tho interesting reprint of tho events of a red-letter day in tho history
of Ramsey . The Officers of the Grand Lodge left here on Tuesday morning the 28 th ult ., in the steamer Simefell . Thero was a largo gathering of the brethren to bid them farewell . Amongst thoso present were Bros J . S . Goldio-Taubman , tho Rov , E . Ferrier P . M ., the Worshipfnl
. Masters of the two now Lodges , and several brethren from Ramsey and Castletown . The Grand Officers took away with them several souvenirs of their visit , and one nnd all said that they had received such a truly Masonic and friendly greeting that they would ever remember the Island with pleasure .
Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Correspondents . All Letters must bear the name and address of the Writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith . We cannot ttndertake to return rejected communications .
MASONIC MENDICANCY . To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —It is not very often that I venture to differ with Bro . P . M . Jumes Stevens , but iu the present instance I am surprised at the advice given by such an old experienced brother . I will not go at full length of his arguments ; no doubt in some respects he may be right , i . e ., that great care should be taken nofc to
grant relief indiscriminately , but to say— " to make it a MASONIC OFFENCE for any Lodge to grant sums of money without production of certificate and proof of signature thereon , " is absurd . Surely no stranger is admitted in any Lodge without proper proof or voucher j or does Bro . P . M . J . Stevens think a Lodge need not be so particular in admission of a strange brother , bufc to assist such a "brother , "
different and moro strict precaution is necessary to satisfy us as to his identification . Thou Bro . P . M . Stevens goes on to say , "No Ledge of Instruction should bo permitted , ou any pretence , to entertain the application of unknown brethren , & c , eager to give proof yet unasked for . " I cannot think for one moment that Bro . P . M . Stevens is in earnest
with that suggestion . I know him too well , and on many occasions I have beeu present when a needy brother applied in Lodges of Instruction ; ho was the first to propose that the Lodge might grant him a trifle , and then went round amongst the brethren to collect a few shillings more to assist i-nch applicant ; a . d I ask him earnestl y what objection can thero bo , if tho members are satisfied that he is a
Mason ( of course the brethren aro only satu-fied by proper proof and vouchers ) , why shall we send a poor uoeily brother away without assistance ? Perhaps he is without shelter ( as I know in somo in . stance .-- ) , perhaps illness in his family , aud u apaedy relief of a , few shillings might save him or his family "from sinking , " or from hunger . His fear of being imposed upon , he really cannot , lie in
ear-rest about it , and I must refer to tbe Bible—Genesis xviii . 20-32—at the destruction of Sooom aud Gomorrah , wheu Abraham prayed to the Almighty not to destroy tho righteous with the wicked , God said , '' If I find fifty righteous within the city then I will spare all tho placo for their sakes . " At last in v . 82 God . said , " I will not destroy it for ten ' s sake . "
Suppose wo are sometimes imposed upon by some , shall the innocent suffer for the guilty ono ? I , for myself , nnd I am sure every good Mason , naturally including Bro . P . M . Stevens , will agree with me , it is preferable to be imposed upon by ten than to allow one good deserving brother to suffer . Let tlie Lodges in the first instance be particular whom they admit into Freemasonry aud impostors will be
icw . The appointment of a Grand Almoner is commendable . I personally exerted myself some months to have oue appointed in my own Lodgewhore we have a Benevolent fund—whose duty it should be to inquire into every case minutely and to report thereon , and also to try to find moans to improve the funds . Trusting I have not trespassed on your valuable space too much , Yours fraternally and faithfully , MAURICE SPIEGEL P . M .
HoT . t , owAY's PILT . S . —No Mystery . —Whenever the blood is impure , or the !; eru-i-al health is impaired the human body is predisposed to attacks of any prevailing epidemic . The first indications of faulty action , tho first sensations of deranged or diminished power , should be rectified by these purifying Pills , which will cleansa all corrupt and reduce all erring functions to order . These Pills counteract the subtle poisons in decaying animal or vegetable matter , and remove all tendency to bowl complaints , biliousness , and tho host of annoying symptoms arising from foul stomachs . The autumnal season is especiiilly pi-ntu- to produce irritation of the bowels and disorders of tbe digestive organs ; both of which dangerous conditions can bo completely removed by Holloway ' s corrective medicines .
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Douglas, Isle Of Man.
the origin and principles of Masonry were iu their general scope and purport very similar to those we report in the proceedings of tho Elian Vannin consecration . Tho founders had elected Bro . G . C . Heron P . M . to be their first Worshipful Master ; and after tho consecration ceremony the Grand Secretary at once proceeded to instal him in the Chair of King Solomon according to ancient custom .
Both ceremonies—that of consecration and that of installation—wero most impressively rendered . Tho newl y installed W . M . invested his Officers us follow : —Bros . L . G . ilaunay as I . P . M ., G . J . Nutbin as S . W ., W . A . McKown as J . W ., C . M . Challendar as Secretary , W Broughton us S . D ., J . H . Stretch as J . D ., T . H . Nesbitt as D . C , F . C Poulter as I . G ., and T . H . Goodwin aud W . Colquhoun as Stewards .
Bro . John Lanaghan was unanimousl y elected Tyler . At the conclusion of the installation ceremony several candidates were proposed for initiation , and several brethren aa joining members . Tho Officers of Grand Lodgo were also enthusiastically thanked for their services , and were paid tho further well-deserved compliment of being unanimously elected honorary members of tho Lodgo .
The Lodgo business being over , the brethren adjonrned to the Peveril Hotel , whero they sat . down to an excellent dinner , provided in splendid style by Bro . Nattan , the S . W . of the Lodu'O . Tho catering and the waiting , as at tho Elian Vannin dinner on Saturday , wore everything that could bo desired , and the brethren thoroughly enjoyed themselves . The several Loyal and Masonio
toasts wero duly honoured , the various speakers being tho W . M ., t ^ e Grand Secretary , W . Bro . C J . Bannister , Bros . J . S . Goldie-Taubmau P . M ., the Rev . E . Ferrier P . M ., J . M . Crnikshank P . M ., L . G . Hannay P . M ., and G . J . Nattan S . W . Several musical brethren , amongst them being Brothers L . G . Hannay P . M ., J . MoWhannell P . M ., W . L . Wild P . M ., and others , contributed to
tho harmony of the evening . In several of the after-dinner speeches , the proposal to establish a Provincial Grand Lodge for the Island was again referred to in terms of general acceptance . The Grand Secretary ' s remarks on this and other points are of especial value . He said—Masonry has more than doubled itself in nnmber of Lodges in twenty years . Every
day we have Lodges started , and every day the Order is growing stronger . We have an enormous amount of subscriptions . £ 40 , 000 a year is subscribed for our Charities , and we give away £ 10 , 000 a year in our Lodge of Benevolence . Indeed the Order is becoming what the Yankee would call a " very big thing . " With respect to your government , Manxlond is famous all over the world for Home
Rule . You have not yet got Home Rule in Masonry ; but I hope you will soon agree amongst yourselves to ask the Most Worshipful Grand Master His Royal Highness to make yon a Provincial Grand Lodge . The time has come when you ought to have a certain amount of government amongst yourselves , and that yon must gain by having a Provincial Lod ge . On that subject let me clear up one
or two points . Since I have been here I havo been spoken to a great deal about this . Some brethren havo said , "Cannot wo have a District Grand Lodge , " perhaps with the idea of having extended powers . Really tho powers of a District Grand Lodge are not so very valuable , and really ifc is quite out of question that you should be formed into a district . Up to last Saturday yon
had three Lodges in the Isle of Man , paying two shillings of a capitatiou grant , and the two new Lodges could not havo been put on a different footing . Tlie Channel Islands , which are iu the samo position as you , are a Province , not a district . It is only fair to explain to you that the formation of a district is ont of the question . A Provincial Grand Lodge would bo of great benefit to you , and you
would havo many privileges that now you have not . You would havo your own charitable institutions ; all your little disputes could be settled at home , aud you would , not have to write to mo when you wished to appear at dinner in your best bib and tucker . I mean , of cooise , iu Masouic clothing . There are a great many advantage ! in a Province . Every part of England has its Province , and see how
well they work . It is nothing to me whether yon have it or not . I advise you for your own good . That is the reason why I soon lope to be amongst you again . I havo been greatly deli ghted with the strong fraternal feeling which exists among you . The brethren here are greatly to be praised for the manner in which they hive conducted Matonry . We leave to-morrow morning , aud we all leave
with regret . Wo havo au invitation to another Masonic meeting hero to-morrow ni g ht , but are unable to stay . We , however , leave the Isle of Man with most pleasant recollections of our sojourn in it . Our worth y brother tho Master of the Elian Vaunin Lodge wishes me to explain the modus operandi iu connection with obtaining a Provincial Grand Lodge . Each Lodge has only to pass a
resolution that they are of opinion that it is desirable to have a Provincial Grand Lodge . They send me a copy of the resolution , and it' 1 receive a resolution from the five Lodges to this effect , then it will be my duty to lay the matter before tho Grand Master , aud ask his favourable consideration of the petition . I need scarcely say that I will urge it in every way iu my power .
The Tyler ' s toast—Happy to meet , sorry to part , happy to meet again—recited by Bro . J . A . Brown P . M ., brought to a close a very pleasant evening . Ou Sunday morning , the 26 th nit ., the distinguished visitors ( accompanied b y Bro . Major J . S . G . Taubmau ) arrived afc Ramaey by train , aud were met at the station by the Worshipfnl Master of
the St . Maughold Lodge , Bro . E . C . Kerr , P . M . ' s Bros . Dr . Wood , Laughlin , Ciuickahunk , aud Kermode Secretary . After a short walk on the Promenade , the Grand Lodge Officers visited the Lodge rooms in Mona-atreet . The Grand Secretary was pleased to find that the premises were the property of the members of the Lodge , and expressed his admiration ot thoir appearance and suitableness for
Masonic work . Albert Tower was next visited , and the occasion which led to its erection was fully explained to the Graud Secretary , who expressed his intention of reminding his Royal Hh' -huess the Prince of Wales of tho incidents of that memorable day in September 1847 . There was a stiff nor ' -eaater blowing at the time , and the iscent up Lhergy Frissei , aud the return via Balluro Glen , wore
Douglas, Isle Of Man.
thoroughly enjoyed , the bracing and exhilarating atmosphere evoking warm commendation from the visitors . After luncheon at tho Mitre Hotel , tho local brethreu again met the distinguished party , who , after a stroll through the town left for Douglas at threo o ' clock . Prior to their departure , Bro . Wild P . M . presented the Grand Secretary with a few copies of tho reprint of tho Ramsey Times of
20 th September 1847 , which contains a full account of the landing of tho Princo Consort at Ramsey , and of tho rejoicings of the Ramsey people over tho event . Tho Grand Secretary announced his intention of calling tho attention of his Royal Highness the Grand Master , " who always takes a groat interest in suoh historical matters , " to tho interesting reprint of tho events of a red-letter day in tho history
of Ramsey . The Officers of the Grand Lodge left here on Tuesday morning the 28 th ult ., in the steamer Simefell . Thero was a largo gathering of the brethren to bid them farewell . Amongst thoso present were Bros J . S . Goldio-Taubman , tho Rov , E . Ferrier P . M ., the Worshipfnl
. Masters of the two now Lodges , and several brethren from Ramsey and Castletown . The Grand Officers took away with them several souvenirs of their visit , and one nnd all said that they had received such a truly Masonic and friendly greeting that they would ever remember the Island with pleasure .
Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Correspondents . All Letters must bear the name and address of the Writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith . We cannot ttndertake to return rejected communications .
MASONIC MENDICANCY . To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —It is not very often that I venture to differ with Bro . P . M . Jumes Stevens , but iu the present instance I am surprised at the advice given by such an old experienced brother . I will not go at full length of his arguments ; no doubt in some respects he may be right , i . e ., that great care should be taken nofc to
grant relief indiscriminately , but to say— " to make it a MASONIC OFFENCE for any Lodge to grant sums of money without production of certificate and proof of signature thereon , " is absurd . Surely no stranger is admitted in any Lodge without proper proof or voucher j or does Bro . P . M . J . Stevens think a Lodge need not be so particular in admission of a strange brother , bufc to assist such a "brother , "
different and moro strict precaution is necessary to satisfy us as to his identification . Thou Bro . P . M . Stevens goes on to say , "No Ledge of Instruction should bo permitted , ou any pretence , to entertain the application of unknown brethren , & c , eager to give proof yet unasked for . " I cannot think for one moment that Bro . P . M . Stevens is in earnest
with that suggestion . I know him too well , and on many occasions I have beeu present when a needy brother applied in Lodges of Instruction ; ho was the first to propose that the Lodge might grant him a trifle , and then went round amongst the brethren to collect a few shillings more to assist i-nch applicant ; a . d I ask him earnestl y what objection can thero bo , if tho members are satisfied that he is a
Mason ( of course the brethren aro only satu-fied by proper proof and vouchers ) , why shall we send a poor uoeily brother away without assistance ? Perhaps he is without shelter ( as I know in somo in . stance .-- ) , perhaps illness in his family , aud u apaedy relief of a , few shillings might save him or his family "from sinking , " or from hunger . His fear of being imposed upon , he really cannot , lie in
ear-rest about it , and I must refer to tbe Bible—Genesis xviii . 20-32—at the destruction of Sooom aud Gomorrah , wheu Abraham prayed to the Almighty not to destroy tho righteous with the wicked , God said , '' If I find fifty righteous within the city then I will spare all tho placo for their sakes . " At last in v . 82 God . said , " I will not destroy it for ten ' s sake . "
Suppose wo are sometimes imposed upon by some , shall the innocent suffer for the guilty ono ? I , for myself , nnd I am sure every good Mason , naturally including Bro . P . M . Stevens , will agree with me , it is preferable to be imposed upon by ten than to allow one good deserving brother to suffer . Let tlie Lodges in the first instance be particular whom they admit into Freemasonry aud impostors will be
icw . The appointment of a Grand Almoner is commendable . I personally exerted myself some months to have oue appointed in my own Lodgewhore we have a Benevolent fund—whose duty it should be to inquire into every case minutely and to report thereon , and also to try to find moans to improve the funds . Trusting I have not trespassed on your valuable space too much , Yours fraternally and faithfully , MAURICE SPIEGEL P . M .
HoT . t , owAY's PILT . S . —No Mystery . —Whenever the blood is impure , or the !; eru-i-al health is impaired the human body is predisposed to attacks of any prevailing epidemic . The first indications of faulty action , tho first sensations of deranged or diminished power , should be rectified by these purifying Pills , which will cleansa all corrupt and reduce all erring functions to order . These Pills counteract the subtle poisons in decaying animal or vegetable matter , and remove all tendency to bowl complaints , biliousness , and tho host of annoying symptoms arising from foul stomachs . The autumnal season is especiiilly pi-ntu- to produce irritation of the bowels and disorders of tbe digestive organs ; both of which dangerous conditions can bo completely removed by Holloway ' s corrective medicines .