-
Articles/Ads
Article CORRESPONDENCE. Page 1 of 1 Article Untitled Page 1 of 4 →
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
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 .
GLOVES IN FEEBMASONEY .
To the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAK SIR AND BROTHER , —When passing through the third degree recently I was much impressed with the history , so circumstantial in its detail , relating the death of H . A ., which was so clearly told by our excellent W . M . But one particular struck me as being somewhat strange . Ifc was
mentioned that at the funeral , the fifteen Fellow Crafts attended " clothed in white aprons and gloves . " Now , I have always understood that gloves were only introduced about the tenth century , and as the episode related is supposed to have occurred at the time of the building of King Solomon ' s Temple , I would be obliged if you could inform me whether it is possible thafc gloves were actually worn , or whether the allusion is allegorical ?
Yours fraternally , A DOUBTFUL NOVICE . London , 15 th January 1895 . [ If our evidently young Brother will consult theTalmud he
will find that gloves are mentioned therein as being worn by the Jews in the time of Joshua , who lived and reigned a considerable period before Solomon ; therefore there is no anachronism in the traditional history as he appears to insinuate . —Ed . F . C ]
THE BIGHTS OF PEOVINCIAL GEAND OFFICEES .
To the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —In the report of the Lodge of Joppa in your last issue I notice that a Provincial Grand Officer replied to the toast of the Grand Lodge . As this was presumably allowed by the Master of the Lodge , may I ask whether it is in accordance with Masonic etiquette that an Officer of a Province is allowed to respond for Grand Lodge , even if their should be no Grand Officer present ? Yours fraternally , M . M .
AT the second social evening in connection with the Affability Chapter , No . 317 , held at Freemasons' Hall , Manchester , on Saturday , 8 th ult ., Comp . William Charlton , J . P ., gave a lecture on " Coinage , " illustrated with specimens . Comp . Charlton said , that at the request of Comp . Thomas Plumpton he had brought with him a large number of Coins , of which he promised to give them some particulars ; the lecture being of a comprehensive nature and
COINAGE .
embracing the subjects of Ancient , Scriptural and Modern Coinage . The lecturer said there is a great value attached to this study , and that many sciences were indebted to Coinage . Architects for instance were enabled by Coins to get an idea of what Public Buildings were like in the times of the ancient Greeks , and of Buildings thafc were destroyed years ago , and if it had no ibeen for the ancient Coins and Medals we should not have known what the Temple of Diana was like . Ho also said that Geography and History were
to a certain extent related to Coins , for some Coins have the boundaries of States on them , and many facts of history which people possess , would never have been written had it not been for Coins . He further said that Sir Isaac Newton , the great English philosopher , whilst writing the work on ancient phrenology , consulted Coins , and obtained from them no less than 2 , 000 names of the provinces and rulers , & c . Also records of popular games were recorded on the Roman Coins .
After speaking fully as to the advantage of Coinage and the different Sciences that were indebted to it , he gave a short description as to the materials used in the Coins and the making of them . He afterwards exhitited a large number of Coins and described them separately , to the great interest of the audience . Amongst others shown were two specimens of Coins
made of platinum which were struck by Nicholas , the Emperor of Russia , and glass Coins used by the Arabs , also a number of ancient British Coins , as well as a number of the American Coins . At the close of this interesting paper , a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Comp . Charlton , and a discussion took place .
A curious custom in Armenia is that of admitting a young man into a guild or corporation of artisans . On the completion of his son ' s apprenticeship , the father invites the masters of the Craft to a feast , and when the toast of the day is about to be
given , the candidate runs to the middle of the room and falls upon his knees . Approaching him , his own master inquires if he is persuaded that he can conscientiously call himself a master workman , and upon receiving a reply in the affirmative , boxes
the youth ' s ears three times , and from that moment the lad becomes entitled to have his name enrolled on the strength of the Craffc and to set up in business on his own account should he care to do so . — " Exchange . "
We understand it has been arranged to hold a Masonic festival Service at the Quadrant Church , Highbury , on the fourth Sunday in February .
Ar00501
EEPOETS OE MEETINGS
We shall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonio meetings for insertion in our columns , and where desired will endeavour to send a representative to report Lodge or other proceedings .
CEAFT : METEOPOLITAN
CONFIDENCE LODGE , No . 193 . THERE was a large gathering of members and visitors on Monday , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , on the occasion of the annual meeting of this well-known Centenary Lodge , when Bro . Francis Haines the Senior Warden of the past year was installed as its ruler for the current one . Bro . Belchainber I . P . M . officiated as Installing Master , and he having
regularly inducted Bro . Haines into tho chair , that Brother appointed the following as the Assistant Officers : F . S . Plowright S . W ., T . Kington J . W ., B . D . Kershaw P . M . Treas ., Walter Wood P . M . Sec , E . Pennock S . D ., G . Spice J . D ., J . W . Simeons I . G ., G . P . Nightingale P . M . D . C ., John E . Fells P . M . Steward , Walter Cutting A . D . C ., Sidney W . Fells Assistant Steward , L . G . Reinhardt Tyler .
After the different addresses had been delivered tho Master was at once called upon to prove his efficiency in the work , three gentlemen presenting themselves for initiation . They were regularly admitted to the benefits of the first degree by the new ruler , who thus early gave evidence of capability and promise of success in this direction while the Lodge is under his rule .
Tho following Past Blasters wero present at the meeting : Bros . B . D . Kershaw ( 1869 ) Treasurer , J . E . Fells ( 1882 ) Steward , J . Smith ( 1883 ) , W . Wood ( 1884 ) Secretary , S . Smither ( 1889 ) , J . Hart ( 1892 ) , W . Belchamber ( 1893 ) , and Sam . Webb , one of the oldest living Past Masters of the Lodge , who was last year elected as an Honorary Member , in recognition of his long association with and work for the Lodge .
The Visitors included : Frank Swinford I . G . 2272 , R . E . Gilmour J . W . 1950 , F . W . Clayton 1558 , J . Laurence 1326 , John G . McEwen I . P . M . 1507 , F . J . T . Aushorn 1981 , J . Milroy 2255 , E . G . Cherry I . P . M . 861 , J . Falconer 3 , R . D . Heckels 1601 , E . W . Hattersley 2262 , F . J . Sheppard 3 , E . Stratford
179 , J . Bunker 1158 , W . H . G . Rudderforth P . M . 1668 , T . Dally 1475 , R . V . Davies P . M . 1288 , W . F . Grimmett 15 , T . J . Perkins P . M . 1208 , A . A . Wilson 1589 , T . Bachelor 45 , W . W . Morgan 177 , J . D . Simmons 2396 , D . A . Shepperd 1339 , H . W . Humphreys 1638 , H . Broadway 1320 , A . T . Yardley 901 , John W . Elam 1288 , L . Lake 87 , & c .
At the conclusion of the banquet the Worshipful Master proceeded to givo the usual toasts . He regarded the Grand Master as one of whom the whole Craft might well be proud ; not only did the Prince of Wales take a personal interest in the Craft whenever tho opportunity occurred ; he also seemed to have the welfare of the Order at all times at heart .
Bro . Belchamber submitted the toast of the Worshipful Master—a toast which was of great importance , and of considerable interest to the Lodge . In Bro . Haines he trusted they had one who would do much for them . With all due respect to the other Past Masters of the Lodge , he ventured to think their present ruler would prove to be one of the mosfc perfect Masters the Confidence Lodge had ever known .
In reply , the Worshipful Master tendered hearty thanks for the kind reception that had been accorded him . He fully appreciated the high dignity associated with the office they had placed him in , and hoped to satisfy them in what he undertook . Ho had felt great interest in the work of the Lodge since he had joined it , and had worked hard in the offices to which he had been appointed , with one object in view—that of ultimately rising to the chair of the Lodge , for he looked upon the humble representation of King Solomon as the highest ambition of a Freemason .
The toast of the Initiates was next given from the chair , Bro . Haines tendering them a cordial welcome as members of the Confidence Lodge , and hoping they would each , in turn , rise to high dignity within it . Bro . Westgate felt it a great honour to have been initiated that day . The remarks of tho Worshipful Master had aroused in him a desire to reach
the chair—ifc was very certain he was particularly near it at that moment , but he hoped he might get yet nearer , rise , in fact , to regularly occupy ifc . He should certainly strive to win that distinction by good work and diligent attention to the duties of the Craft . The other Initiates likewise responded to the toast .
The health of the Visitors was next submitted , the Master oftermg them a hearty greeting , and assuring them it was at all times the desire of the Confidence Lodge members to entertain their guests in the best possible way . The toast of the Visitors was acknowledged by several members among that body , who , however , did nofc depart far from the usual laudatory utterances under this head . The W . M . was congratulated on his elevation
to the Mastership , was complimented on the ability ho had already displayed in the chair , and regarded as particularly fortunate inasmuch as he had risen to the highest position in the Lodge within five years of his initiation . Bro . Rudderforth , replying as a Visitor , referred to his long association with the Lodge in years gone by . He had been initiated in the Lodge some thirty-one years before , and was always pleased to visit tho scenes of old acquaintanceship .
The W . M . now submitted the toast of the Installing Master , Brother Belchamber . It was difficult to imagine how the Lodge would have got on without Bro . Belchamber , who had truly been a good friend to the Lodge and every member of it .
Brother Belchamber tendered his thanks for fche toast , assuring the Brethren he had done the very best in his power , and that he believed to be the duty of every Mason . If he had given satisfaction it was a great gratification to him , and as he had won the thanks of the Lodge it was all he required .
The W . M . next proposed tho health of the Treasurer , Secretary aud Past Masters of the Lodge , to which Bro . Wood first responded . He desired to tender thanks both on behalf of the Treasurer ( who , unfortunately , was nob now with them ) and for himself . Ho was indeed proud to be re-appointed to
the office of Secretary , and hoped he might continue to give satisfaction in the duties attached to it . He had striven during his Mastership to advance the interests of Freemasonry in general and the Lodge of Confidence in particular , and hoped he might have health and strength to continue doing so for many years yet to come .
Bro . Fells also responded . It was gratifying to him to feel the Brethren were satisfied with what he did in the office of Steward . He was also pleased to witness the true friendship , peace , harmony and concord that existed in
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
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 .
GLOVES IN FEEBMASONEY .
To the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAK SIR AND BROTHER , —When passing through the third degree recently I was much impressed with the history , so circumstantial in its detail , relating the death of H . A ., which was so clearly told by our excellent W . M . But one particular struck me as being somewhat strange . Ifc was
mentioned that at the funeral , the fifteen Fellow Crafts attended " clothed in white aprons and gloves . " Now , I have always understood that gloves were only introduced about the tenth century , and as the episode related is supposed to have occurred at the time of the building of King Solomon ' s Temple , I would be obliged if you could inform me whether it is possible thafc gloves were actually worn , or whether the allusion is allegorical ?
Yours fraternally , A DOUBTFUL NOVICE . London , 15 th January 1895 . [ If our evidently young Brother will consult theTalmud he
will find that gloves are mentioned therein as being worn by the Jews in the time of Joshua , who lived and reigned a considerable period before Solomon ; therefore there is no anachronism in the traditional history as he appears to insinuate . —Ed . F . C ]
THE BIGHTS OF PEOVINCIAL GEAND OFFICEES .
To the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —In the report of the Lodge of Joppa in your last issue I notice that a Provincial Grand Officer replied to the toast of the Grand Lodge . As this was presumably allowed by the Master of the Lodge , may I ask whether it is in accordance with Masonic etiquette that an Officer of a Province is allowed to respond for Grand Lodge , even if their should be no Grand Officer present ? Yours fraternally , M . M .
AT the second social evening in connection with the Affability Chapter , No . 317 , held at Freemasons' Hall , Manchester , on Saturday , 8 th ult ., Comp . William Charlton , J . P ., gave a lecture on " Coinage , " illustrated with specimens . Comp . Charlton said , that at the request of Comp . Thomas Plumpton he had brought with him a large number of Coins , of which he promised to give them some particulars ; the lecture being of a comprehensive nature and
COINAGE .
embracing the subjects of Ancient , Scriptural and Modern Coinage . The lecturer said there is a great value attached to this study , and that many sciences were indebted to Coinage . Architects for instance were enabled by Coins to get an idea of what Public Buildings were like in the times of the ancient Greeks , and of Buildings thafc were destroyed years ago , and if it had no ibeen for the ancient Coins and Medals we should not have known what the Temple of Diana was like . Ho also said that Geography and History were
to a certain extent related to Coins , for some Coins have the boundaries of States on them , and many facts of history which people possess , would never have been written had it not been for Coins . He further said that Sir Isaac Newton , the great English philosopher , whilst writing the work on ancient phrenology , consulted Coins , and obtained from them no less than 2 , 000 names of the provinces and rulers , & c . Also records of popular games were recorded on the Roman Coins .
After speaking fully as to the advantage of Coinage and the different Sciences that were indebted to it , he gave a short description as to the materials used in the Coins and the making of them . He afterwards exhitited a large number of Coins and described them separately , to the great interest of the audience . Amongst others shown were two specimens of Coins
made of platinum which were struck by Nicholas , the Emperor of Russia , and glass Coins used by the Arabs , also a number of ancient British Coins , as well as a number of the American Coins . At the close of this interesting paper , a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Comp . Charlton , and a discussion took place .
A curious custom in Armenia is that of admitting a young man into a guild or corporation of artisans . On the completion of his son ' s apprenticeship , the father invites the masters of the Craft to a feast , and when the toast of the day is about to be
given , the candidate runs to the middle of the room and falls upon his knees . Approaching him , his own master inquires if he is persuaded that he can conscientiously call himself a master workman , and upon receiving a reply in the affirmative , boxes
the youth ' s ears three times , and from that moment the lad becomes entitled to have his name enrolled on the strength of the Craffc and to set up in business on his own account should he care to do so . — " Exchange . "
We understand it has been arranged to hold a Masonic festival Service at the Quadrant Church , Highbury , on the fourth Sunday in February .
Ar00501
EEPOETS OE MEETINGS
We shall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonio meetings for insertion in our columns , and where desired will endeavour to send a representative to report Lodge or other proceedings .
CEAFT : METEOPOLITAN
CONFIDENCE LODGE , No . 193 . THERE was a large gathering of members and visitors on Monday , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , on the occasion of the annual meeting of this well-known Centenary Lodge , when Bro . Francis Haines the Senior Warden of the past year was installed as its ruler for the current one . Bro . Belchainber I . P . M . officiated as Installing Master , and he having
regularly inducted Bro . Haines into tho chair , that Brother appointed the following as the Assistant Officers : F . S . Plowright S . W ., T . Kington J . W ., B . D . Kershaw P . M . Treas ., Walter Wood P . M . Sec , E . Pennock S . D ., G . Spice J . D ., J . W . Simeons I . G ., G . P . Nightingale P . M . D . C ., John E . Fells P . M . Steward , Walter Cutting A . D . C ., Sidney W . Fells Assistant Steward , L . G . Reinhardt Tyler .
After the different addresses had been delivered tho Master was at once called upon to prove his efficiency in the work , three gentlemen presenting themselves for initiation . They were regularly admitted to the benefits of the first degree by the new ruler , who thus early gave evidence of capability and promise of success in this direction while the Lodge is under his rule .
Tho following Past Blasters wero present at the meeting : Bros . B . D . Kershaw ( 1869 ) Treasurer , J . E . Fells ( 1882 ) Steward , J . Smith ( 1883 ) , W . Wood ( 1884 ) Secretary , S . Smither ( 1889 ) , J . Hart ( 1892 ) , W . Belchamber ( 1893 ) , and Sam . Webb , one of the oldest living Past Masters of the Lodge , who was last year elected as an Honorary Member , in recognition of his long association with and work for the Lodge .
The Visitors included : Frank Swinford I . G . 2272 , R . E . Gilmour J . W . 1950 , F . W . Clayton 1558 , J . Laurence 1326 , John G . McEwen I . P . M . 1507 , F . J . T . Aushorn 1981 , J . Milroy 2255 , E . G . Cherry I . P . M . 861 , J . Falconer 3 , R . D . Heckels 1601 , E . W . Hattersley 2262 , F . J . Sheppard 3 , E . Stratford
179 , J . Bunker 1158 , W . H . G . Rudderforth P . M . 1668 , T . Dally 1475 , R . V . Davies P . M . 1288 , W . F . Grimmett 15 , T . J . Perkins P . M . 1208 , A . A . Wilson 1589 , T . Bachelor 45 , W . W . Morgan 177 , J . D . Simmons 2396 , D . A . Shepperd 1339 , H . W . Humphreys 1638 , H . Broadway 1320 , A . T . Yardley 901 , John W . Elam 1288 , L . Lake 87 , & c .
At the conclusion of the banquet the Worshipful Master proceeded to givo the usual toasts . He regarded the Grand Master as one of whom the whole Craft might well be proud ; not only did the Prince of Wales take a personal interest in the Craft whenever tho opportunity occurred ; he also seemed to have the welfare of the Order at all times at heart .
Bro . Belchamber submitted the toast of the Worshipful Master—a toast which was of great importance , and of considerable interest to the Lodge . In Bro . Haines he trusted they had one who would do much for them . With all due respect to the other Past Masters of the Lodge , he ventured to think their present ruler would prove to be one of the mosfc perfect Masters the Confidence Lodge had ever known .
In reply , the Worshipful Master tendered hearty thanks for the kind reception that had been accorded him . He fully appreciated the high dignity associated with the office they had placed him in , and hoped to satisfy them in what he undertook . Ho had felt great interest in the work of the Lodge since he had joined it , and had worked hard in the offices to which he had been appointed , with one object in view—that of ultimately rising to the chair of the Lodge , for he looked upon the humble representation of King Solomon as the highest ambition of a Freemason .
The toast of the Initiates was next given from the chair , Bro . Haines tendering them a cordial welcome as members of the Confidence Lodge , and hoping they would each , in turn , rise to high dignity within it . Bro . Westgate felt it a great honour to have been initiated that day . The remarks of tho Worshipful Master had aroused in him a desire to reach
the chair—ifc was very certain he was particularly near it at that moment , but he hoped he might get yet nearer , rise , in fact , to regularly occupy ifc . He should certainly strive to win that distinction by good work and diligent attention to the duties of the Craft . The other Initiates likewise responded to the toast .
The health of the Visitors was next submitted , the Master oftermg them a hearty greeting , and assuring them it was at all times the desire of the Confidence Lodge members to entertain their guests in the best possible way . The toast of the Visitors was acknowledged by several members among that body , who , however , did nofc depart far from the usual laudatory utterances under this head . The W . M . was congratulated on his elevation
to the Mastership , was complimented on the ability ho had already displayed in the chair , and regarded as particularly fortunate inasmuch as he had risen to the highest position in the Lodge within five years of his initiation . Bro . Rudderforth , replying as a Visitor , referred to his long association with the Lodge in years gone by . He had been initiated in the Lodge some thirty-one years before , and was always pleased to visit tho scenes of old acquaintanceship .
The W . M . now submitted the toast of the Installing Master , Brother Belchamber . It was difficult to imagine how the Lodge would have got on without Bro . Belchamber , who had truly been a good friend to the Lodge and every member of it .
Brother Belchamber tendered his thanks for fche toast , assuring the Brethren he had done the very best in his power , and that he believed to be the duty of every Mason . If he had given satisfaction it was a great gratification to him , and as he had won the thanks of the Lodge it was all he required .
The W . M . next proposed tho health of the Treasurer , Secretary aud Past Masters of the Lodge , to which Bro . Wood first responded . He desired to tender thanks both on behalf of the Treasurer ( who , unfortunately , was nob now with them ) and for himself . Ho was indeed proud to be re-appointed to
the office of Secretary , and hoped he might continue to give satisfaction in the duties attached to it . He had striven during his Mastership to advance the interests of Freemasonry in general and the Lodge of Confidence in particular , and hoped he might have health and strength to continue doing so for many years yet to come .
Bro . Fells also responded . It was gratifying to him to feel the Brethren were satisfied with what he did in the office of Steward . He was also pleased to witness the true friendship , peace , harmony and concord that existed in