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Traditional And Historic Masonry.
organisations of the seventeenth centnry were composed for the most part of operatives and builders who had very practical ends in view , but they did not entirely neglect intellectual and moral teachings which afterwards came to more prominence in the unfolding of the system . Nor
was the membership of these earlier Lodges limited altogether to workmen and builders . The diary of Elias Ashmole proves that iu 1646 he was admitted as a member of a Masonic Lodge , and from other references in this record it would appear that the Lodge was not composed of
operative Masons , bnt of others who were drawn to its membership on social aud fraternal grounds . The Harleian and other manuscripts prove beyond a doubt the existence of a seventeenth century Freemasonry . Every year cow evidence is brought to light concerning the old Lodges of England and Scotland .
But it was a distinctive " New Departure" when the Revival came in 1717 . Then , for the first time , Freemasonry was systematised and elaborated with something of the present arrangement of degrees—of forms and ceremonies—of regular government as well . The learned
Desaguliers , Grand Master in 1719 , Dr . James Anderson , and other bright lights of that period , applied their best endeavours fco arrange Freemasonry as a system , to place ifc on a loftier plane , and to augment its scope of usefulness . They did nofc cast away legends or mock at traditions : nor
did the faithful brethren who succeeded them attempt anything so destructive ; they bufc adapted and pruned the work , to make it more helpful among its other members and in the world . From 1717 to the present time the
lines of historic continuity are clearly traced ; and we have evidence beyond dispute as to what Freemasonry has been and what it has accomplished since that period . — Freemasons Repository
Sunbeams.
SUNBEAMS .
THE sunshine of life is made np of little things—of beams that are bright afc all times j from fche nursery to the play-ground , from school and college to the Lodge room there is always a place for little acts of kindness that cost nothing , but are worth more than gold or precious
jewels . To give up something where the giving will create happiness , to yield where persistence chafes and frets others , to go a little around rather than run against another—all this means true brotherly love . To take an
ill word or cross look quietly rather than resent and return it are the true Masonic ways—the ways of the sincere Brother ; it often keeps away the angry storm , and sunshine and harmony is secured to you and to your Lodge by it .
Did your Master gavel you down ? He may have been mistaken ; don't be angry ; greet him pleasantly when he descends from his " high and exalted perch , " and he and you will feel the better for it . Did the Senior Deacon
blunder in the Second Degree r It is not essential to remind him of it ; rather tell him his efforts were good and well directed . A look of approval , a word of encouragement
here and there , do a great deal of good and cost nothing . Scatter sunshine in your Lodge and through life—it is so muoh better than scowls and rain .
The infant is frightened by a black look and cries at a cross word , while it crows and laugh back afc your smile ; and we are all infants ; true , grown up , but children still in many ways , and it is so cheap and easy to be pleasant and courteous in your Lodge and to your Brethren .
There are clouds enough in our make up and in our daily life—the cares of business , the strain of our usual occupation , perchance sickness in the houshold , and all the darkened sorrows that beset humanity . Why not , then ,
determine to be cheerful upon entering your Lodge and be pleasant to your Brethren . Scatter sunshine everywhere , especially among your Brethren , and the sweet spirit of harmony will reign , union and strength will prevail , and
you will be proud to belong to such a happy Lodge . Be pleasant and courteous to the new comer , bo polite and deferential to the elders—be polite to every one and see how
much better you will feel by making others feel pleasant and happy , and by so doing illustrate true Masonry . —Hebreiv Standard .
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Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
-, v » RE-OPENING OF THE CANONGATE AND LEITH MASONIC HALL .
' pIIE formal re-opening of the newly-renovated hall of the Canon--A gate and Leith ( No . 5 ) Lodge , Constitution Street , took place on the 7 th instant . There waa a goodly attendance of the members of the Order , including Fast Masters from varions Lodges , the Office Bearers of the Canongate and Leith Lodge . The E . W . M . Brother Charles Baxter W . S . presided . This Lodge was a very old one , aa it
was founded in the year 1688 , by Eoyal Charter . The hall whioh is used for the meetings of the Lodge had fallen into a state of disrepair , bnt a distinguished member of the Lodge came to the front and offered to bear the whole of the expense of repairing and re . deoorating the hall . The prevailing idea was to do up the hall in
the style of the period to whioh the Lodge originally belonged , and that has been oarried oat in a pleasing and picturesque manner by Mr . Thomas Bonnar , Edinburgh . The cost is estimated at £ 300 . Daring the evening the Lodge was presented by Fast Master J . 0 . Garland with a book of the minntes for the year 1808 , and the Lodge
in tarn gave the E . W . M . a new regalia . Brother David Beid Substitute Master , who has been fourteen years a member of the Lodge , was the recipient of a specially designed handsome Masonio jewel . The jewel was presented to Bro . Beid by the Lodge as a souvenir of their high appreciation of the many services whioh he has rendered .
The report of the Centenary Committee of the Masonio Schools , which was read at the meeting of the Governors , held in Dublin , was of an extremely satisfactory character . The bazaar , whioh has just been held iu Dublin , and whioh had the double advantage of the co-operation of the Dake of Abercora and the opposition of Dr . Walsh , has , as we have already stated , more than equalled the
expectations of the promoters . The committee report that up to Saturday last the sum of £ 11 , 818 5 s 9 d had beeu lodged iu the Bank of Ireland to the credit of the Centenary fund , and on a moderate estimate of the receipts still to be expected it was stated that more than £ 15 , 000 would be available for the objects of the celebration . Among the sums already received , the admissions ( inoluding £ 23418 s
for 2 , 349 " stallholders' passes" ) produced £ 3 , 190 12 s 3 d . Her Grace the Duchess of Abercorn had lodged £ 1 , 429 2 s 6 d , chiefly consisting of large donations from the Grand Masters' Lodge , from Tyrone and Fermanagh , and from individuals ; £ 1 , 314 5 s 8 d had been received from Antrim , £ 1 , 178 15 s from Munster ( Cork ) , £ 779 9 s from Armagh , £ 416 5 s from North Munster ( Limerick ) ,
£ 390 lis 7 d from the School Stall , and £ 363 9 s from North Connaught . It was also reported that large money subscriptions had been received from brethren and Lodges in all parts of Ireland and from abroad , and " the commemoration of the hundredth year of the school ' s existence had evoked sympathy and assistance from every quarter , had placed the governors under deep obligations of gratitude
to a multitude of beuefaotors , and had widely extended the foundations of the charity . The committee recommended that permanent ; securities , sufficient to produce £ 400 a year , should be purchased as an Advancement Fund , and they had already obtained an allotment of £ 5 , 000 Canadian Pacific Four per Cent . Debentures at very moderate cost of £ 5 , 036 2 s 7 d . They recommend the
execution of the improvements required by the House and Education Committees , and that the surplus should be added to the Advancement Fund as opportunity offered . " The report adds , " The governors concurred with the Grand Lodge of A . F . and A . Masons of Ireland in offering most hearty thanks to Her Grace the Duchess of Abercorn and to the other ladies , brethren , aud friends , who , by
their personal exertions , and by their contributions of money and goods , had assisted in achieving the great work of beneficence to the orphan daughters of the Freemasons of Ireland so happily accomplished . " Mr . B . J . Hilton , who attended the meeting on behalf of County Antrim , communicated to the governors the
resolution which had been passed by the local Centenary Committee to the effect that it would not be advisable to carry out just now the proposed sale of work in Belfast . Happily there is no need to put into force the original intention of the committee in this matter . We again join in congratulating the promoters of this undertaking upon the splendid results of their management . —Belfast News Letter .
"Bro . T . Ivey S . W . has been unanimously elected W . M of the St . Andrew Lodge , No . 1151 , Tywardreath , Corn wall . Bro . J . T . Baker was re-elected Treasurer .
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales Grand Master of England , has been pleased to grant a warrant for the formation of the Minerva Lodge , to meet at the Masonic Chambers , Birkenhead . Ifc is intended to
be literary and scientific , and worked on the lines of the Quatuor Coronati . About fifty brethren have signed as founders , and the new Lodge will be consecrated in the autumn by Lord Egerton of Tatton Prov . Grand Master of Cheshire .
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Traditional And Historic Masonry.
organisations of the seventeenth centnry were composed for the most part of operatives and builders who had very practical ends in view , but they did not entirely neglect intellectual and moral teachings which afterwards came to more prominence in the unfolding of the system . Nor
was the membership of these earlier Lodges limited altogether to workmen and builders . The diary of Elias Ashmole proves that iu 1646 he was admitted as a member of a Masonic Lodge , and from other references in this record it would appear that the Lodge was not composed of
operative Masons , bnt of others who were drawn to its membership on social aud fraternal grounds . The Harleian and other manuscripts prove beyond a doubt the existence of a seventeenth century Freemasonry . Every year cow evidence is brought to light concerning the old Lodges of England and Scotland .
But it was a distinctive " New Departure" when the Revival came in 1717 . Then , for the first time , Freemasonry was systematised and elaborated with something of the present arrangement of degrees—of forms and ceremonies—of regular government as well . The learned
Desaguliers , Grand Master in 1719 , Dr . James Anderson , and other bright lights of that period , applied their best endeavours fco arrange Freemasonry as a system , to place ifc on a loftier plane , and to augment its scope of usefulness . They did nofc cast away legends or mock at traditions : nor
did the faithful brethren who succeeded them attempt anything so destructive ; they bufc adapted and pruned the work , to make it more helpful among its other members and in the world . From 1717 to the present time the
lines of historic continuity are clearly traced ; and we have evidence beyond dispute as to what Freemasonry has been and what it has accomplished since that period . — Freemasons Repository
Sunbeams.
SUNBEAMS .
THE sunshine of life is made np of little things—of beams that are bright afc all times j from fche nursery to the play-ground , from school and college to the Lodge room there is always a place for little acts of kindness that cost nothing , but are worth more than gold or precious
jewels . To give up something where the giving will create happiness , to yield where persistence chafes and frets others , to go a little around rather than run against another—all this means true brotherly love . To take an
ill word or cross look quietly rather than resent and return it are the true Masonic ways—the ways of the sincere Brother ; it often keeps away the angry storm , and sunshine and harmony is secured to you and to your Lodge by it .
Did your Master gavel you down ? He may have been mistaken ; don't be angry ; greet him pleasantly when he descends from his " high and exalted perch , " and he and you will feel the better for it . Did the Senior Deacon
blunder in the Second Degree r It is not essential to remind him of it ; rather tell him his efforts were good and well directed . A look of approval , a word of encouragement
here and there , do a great deal of good and cost nothing . Scatter sunshine in your Lodge and through life—it is so muoh better than scowls and rain .
The infant is frightened by a black look and cries at a cross word , while it crows and laugh back afc your smile ; and we are all infants ; true , grown up , but children still in many ways , and it is so cheap and easy to be pleasant and courteous in your Lodge and to your Brethren .
There are clouds enough in our make up and in our daily life—the cares of business , the strain of our usual occupation , perchance sickness in the houshold , and all the darkened sorrows that beset humanity . Why not , then ,
determine to be cheerful upon entering your Lodge and be pleasant to your Brethren . Scatter sunshine everywhere , especially among your Brethren , and the sweet spirit of harmony will reign , union and strength will prevail , and
you will be proud to belong to such a happy Lodge . Be pleasant and courteous to the new comer , bo polite and deferential to the elders—be polite to every one and see how
much better you will feel by making others feel pleasant and happy , and by so doing illustrate true Masonry . —Hebreiv Standard .
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Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
-, v » RE-OPENING OF THE CANONGATE AND LEITH MASONIC HALL .
' pIIE formal re-opening of the newly-renovated hall of the Canon--A gate and Leith ( No . 5 ) Lodge , Constitution Street , took place on the 7 th instant . There waa a goodly attendance of the members of the Order , including Fast Masters from varions Lodges , the Office Bearers of the Canongate and Leith Lodge . The E . W . M . Brother Charles Baxter W . S . presided . This Lodge was a very old one , aa it
was founded in the year 1688 , by Eoyal Charter . The hall whioh is used for the meetings of the Lodge had fallen into a state of disrepair , bnt a distinguished member of the Lodge came to the front and offered to bear the whole of the expense of repairing and re . deoorating the hall . The prevailing idea was to do up the hall in
the style of the period to whioh the Lodge originally belonged , and that has been oarried oat in a pleasing and picturesque manner by Mr . Thomas Bonnar , Edinburgh . The cost is estimated at £ 300 . Daring the evening the Lodge was presented by Fast Master J . 0 . Garland with a book of the minntes for the year 1808 , and the Lodge
in tarn gave the E . W . M . a new regalia . Brother David Beid Substitute Master , who has been fourteen years a member of the Lodge , was the recipient of a specially designed handsome Masonio jewel . The jewel was presented to Bro . Beid by the Lodge as a souvenir of their high appreciation of the many services whioh he has rendered .
The report of the Centenary Committee of the Masonio Schools , which was read at the meeting of the Governors , held in Dublin , was of an extremely satisfactory character . The bazaar , whioh has just been held iu Dublin , and whioh had the double advantage of the co-operation of the Dake of Abercora and the opposition of Dr . Walsh , has , as we have already stated , more than equalled the
expectations of the promoters . The committee report that up to Saturday last the sum of £ 11 , 818 5 s 9 d had beeu lodged iu the Bank of Ireland to the credit of the Centenary fund , and on a moderate estimate of the receipts still to be expected it was stated that more than £ 15 , 000 would be available for the objects of the celebration . Among the sums already received , the admissions ( inoluding £ 23418 s
for 2 , 349 " stallholders' passes" ) produced £ 3 , 190 12 s 3 d . Her Grace the Duchess of Abercorn had lodged £ 1 , 429 2 s 6 d , chiefly consisting of large donations from the Grand Masters' Lodge , from Tyrone and Fermanagh , and from individuals ; £ 1 , 314 5 s 8 d had been received from Antrim , £ 1 , 178 15 s from Munster ( Cork ) , £ 779 9 s from Armagh , £ 416 5 s from North Munster ( Limerick ) ,
£ 390 lis 7 d from the School Stall , and £ 363 9 s from North Connaught . It was also reported that large money subscriptions had been received from brethren and Lodges in all parts of Ireland and from abroad , and " the commemoration of the hundredth year of the school ' s existence had evoked sympathy and assistance from every quarter , had placed the governors under deep obligations of gratitude
to a multitude of beuefaotors , and had widely extended the foundations of the charity . The committee recommended that permanent ; securities , sufficient to produce £ 400 a year , should be purchased as an Advancement Fund , and they had already obtained an allotment of £ 5 , 000 Canadian Pacific Four per Cent . Debentures at very moderate cost of £ 5 , 036 2 s 7 d . They recommend the
execution of the improvements required by the House and Education Committees , and that the surplus should be added to the Advancement Fund as opportunity offered . " The report adds , " The governors concurred with the Grand Lodge of A . F . and A . Masons of Ireland in offering most hearty thanks to Her Grace the Duchess of Abercorn and to the other ladies , brethren , aud friends , who , by
their personal exertions , and by their contributions of money and goods , had assisted in achieving the great work of beneficence to the orphan daughters of the Freemasons of Ireland so happily accomplished . " Mr . B . J . Hilton , who attended the meeting on behalf of County Antrim , communicated to the governors the
resolution which had been passed by the local Centenary Committee to the effect that it would not be advisable to carry out just now the proposed sale of work in Belfast . Happily there is no need to put into force the original intention of the committee in this matter . We again join in congratulating the promoters of this undertaking upon the splendid results of their management . —Belfast News Letter .
"Bro . T . Ivey S . W . has been unanimously elected W . M of the St . Andrew Lodge , No . 1151 , Tywardreath , Corn wall . Bro . J . T . Baker was re-elected Treasurer .
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales Grand Master of England , has been pleased to grant a warrant for the formation of the Minerva Lodge , to meet at the Masonic Chambers , Birkenhead . Ifc is intended to
be literary and scientific , and worked on the lines of the Quatuor Coronati . About fifty brethren have signed as founders , and the new Lodge will be consecrated in the autumn by Lord Egerton of Tatton Prov . Grand Master of Cheshire .