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Notice Of Meetings.
seems to have taken a very good starting point in this respect , inasmuch as it has already heard lectures from brethren well qualified to address you . There artmany ways in which Freemasonry may be looked upon . There is the social aspect , aud there is the political aspect ; and although neither
religious nor political systems are discussed , yet the Lodge has a bearing on this point . In the Lodge a msin learns to be obedient to the powers that be , and a man who has learned that lesson is likely to make an admirable member of Parliament or a ruler of any society , because the man who can obey can also rule . And
Freemasonry also has ita religious aspect . Although it does not teach religion , yet I have always been told that Freemasonry is the handmaid of religion . Its ritual and teaching are based npou the great groundwork on which all religions have their foundations ; ifc deoidedly discountenances all irreligion . Freemasonry too has its
scientific aspect , and I suppose that the arobeeology of Freemasonry is one of its scientific branches . To my mind the archaeology of Freemasonxy is by far the most interesting branch of Masonic study . There is no more interesting study than the study of the past , and Freemasonry offers you a very fair field in that direction . To many
Masons I shall be making an astounding assertion , because in young Lodges where the brethren have not been favoured , as in this , by the lectures of distinguished brethren , ifc would be quite news to hear that there was anything interestiag ia the past history of Freemasonry . To the members of Prudence Lodge it would no doubt not
be astonishing to hear of the number of works published on tho various subjects connected with Freemasonry . These works oould be numbered by thousands . The last 150 or 160 years has seen tho publication of legions of works on Freemasonry , especially in Germany and France . I do not know whether ifc is thai ; the
Germans and French have been greater students than ourselves , perhaps they have been . In late years America has produced a va 3 t number of Masonio works , in face almost every week there is a book produced on some branch of the science . I think one reason why the Germans have produced so many Masonio works is that their
rulers have endeavoured to make the Lodge 3 more scientifio than we have . In some Lodges the W . M . is an ad vitam appointment . In Stuttgard the present Worshipful Master of the Lodge has ocoupied his position for eighteen years , and will probably retain ifc as long as he lives . In that Lodge papers on scientific subjects
are introduced and discussed , and tho Worshipful Master being a leader of scientific thought in that place it has been thought right to keep him in office . I am not advocating that practice , because I do not think it would suit our Lodges . In Germany the Lodges are not BO numerous as here ; they are very particular as to the persons they
admit , insisting upon certain qualifications , including a certain standard of knowledge . In England we are by no means behind in the matter of Masonic literature . The work of Bro . Gould , now almost completed , is probably the moat exhaustive work on Freemasonry in the English language . The later editions of Preston are very
valuable . Then , Bro . Hughan , of Torquay , has published valuable and reliable works ; his work dealing with the extinct Grand Lodge at York being most interesting . Then there is Findel , who advocated the Steinmetzen theory of Freemasonry , aud Bro . Fort . These are amongst the most valuable authors . The ritual of Freemasonry is
another branch that will well repay study . The ritual has been altered a great many times ; Anderson and Desaguliers having done much in this direction . It suffered various mutilations and emendations previous to 1814 , and in that year the ancient and modem Grand Lodges coalesced , and the ritual now in use was fixed upon ,
As to the origin of the Masonic rite I cannot on this occasion fully discuss that . There i 3 no question that the rite has been known from tho earliest days . The collection of Masonic medals aud jewels is another interesting branch of the archaeology of Freemasonry . Bro . Cumberland has long been engaged in this branch , and has one of tho best
collections extant . Nothing has more tended to the extension of Masonic learning than tbe Exhibitions wo have had—such as those afc York , Worcester , and Shanklin , and I hops we shall see our way to have another Exhibition in York this year of the Queen ' s Jubilee . We know that Freemasonry has existed from time immemorial , and that
it still exists all over the world . Travelling Masons have found our signs used universally . Dr . Tristram says that iu North Africa an Arab Sheik recognised the Masonic signs , and that he was recognised as a member of the secret societies to which t ' jat Skeik belonged , because he knew their signs , which resulted in his being
hospitably received . In conclusion , Bro . Whytehead urged on the brethren the desirability of their making Masonry a study , and reaping tho rich reward such a study would give . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Whytehead , on tho motion of W . Bro Dr . Smyth I . P . M ., seconded bv W . Bro . W . Watson P . M . J . W ., and
supported by VV . Bro . Tudor Trevor P . M . S . W ., who stated the pleasure it gave him to again meet Bro . Whytehead . They were boys together at St . Peter ' s , York ; each had travelled abroad ; and they had not met again till they did so in a Masonic Lodge , and thus Masonry had afforded them a renewal of their early friendship .
The Great City Lodge of Instruction , No . 1426 . — Meeting held at Masons' Hall , Masons' Avenue , Colemau Street , London , E . C , on Thursday , 10 th inst . Present : Bios . James Stevens P . M . P . Z . Preceptor W . M ., W . J . Yates S . W ., B . Williams J . W ., L . V . Walker S . D ., VV . Bailey J . D ., C . Thomassefc I . G ., VV . II . Paddle
P . M . P . Z . Treasurer , VV . J . Ball Secretary ; and VV . Berry , F . C . Rush , A . Jardiue , It . Baker , J . K . Pitt , J . Tattersball , & c . The work of tho evening comprised the first aud second sections in the second degree , and ( . he cereuiouy of passing . Several points of interest , in ritual and ceremonial were discussed for information of inqniring brethren .
Bios . L . V . Walker and VV . Bailey , both of the Neptune Lodge , No . 22 , were elected members . Bro . Yates was elected to preside ou tl o occasion of .. bo Preceptor's Lecture to bo given at the ensuing meeting . An agenda of Masonio work set out for this and next month was distributed , and a resolution to invite the W . M ., Wardens , and
Notice Of Meetings.
Officers of the Mother Lodge , " The Great City " to occupy their respective Lodge po-itiona in the Lodgo of Instruction on tho ocensi m of the Installation Ceremony being rehearsed on tho 3 rd proximo , was unanimously carried . The Lodge was then closed and the meeting adjourned . Wo are asked to remind brethren that the
Fifteen Sections are to be worked in this Lodge next Thursday , tho 2 Uh iust ., as that date has been appointed by the Chine Lodge , No . 1884 , at Shanklin , Isle of Wight , for the delivery of Bro . Stoveus's Lecture at that pla ^ e . Bro . Thotna 3 Pooro P . M . has kindly consented to preside iu the absence of tbe Preceptor .
MASONIO "AT HOME , " AT DEVONPORT . THE W . M . ( Bro . H . R . Langmead ) , Officers , and Brethren of Lodge Friendship , No . 202 , gave an " at home " at their Lodge Rooms , Granby . street , Devonport , on Monday , the 14 th inst . The refectory was converted iDfci a ball-room , and was very prettily decorated for tho occasion . The Lodge Room was used as a reception room . There were various forms of amusement provided , and altogether
a most pleasant and enjoyable evening was spent . Bro . A . Searle played a olever violin solo , from " 111 Trovatore , " and capital song 3 were sung by Bros . Hocking , Herbert , Debnam , Loonard , and others . Mr . Pitcher accompanied on the piano . The Committee , who deserve oredifc for the excellence of their arrangements ,
consisted of Bros . Langmead , Welch , Knight , Leonard , Carter , Viggers , Jackman , Sandy , Holman , Organ . In the absence of the W . M . through indisposition , Bro . Leonard efficiently carried out the duties of Dir . of Cers ., being ably assisted by Bro . J . Viggers as Master of Ceremonies . Bro . T . Shears and wife were in attendance ou the ladies and gentlemen .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . W . HYDE PULLEN P . G . S . B .
IT IS with sincere regret we have to announce the de . ith of Bro . W . Hyde Pallen , known for upwards of forty-four years as one of the most prominent and active Masms in the Provinces . Our deceased Brother was initiated into tho
Prince Edwin Lodge , No . 125 , Hythe , and devoted so much of his time and attention to Masonic work that in the short spnee of two years he was elected and installed Worshipful Master . Following up his zeal and assiduity
ho . ' afterwards attained similar positions in tho East Medina Loclgo , J 75 , Ryde , and Yarborougb , 551 , Ventnor , filling the chair three years in the former , and two year . * in the latter . As one of tbe founders of tbe Yarborough ,
he officiated as presiding Officer at its consecration , aud was subsequently elected as its Treasurer . He was moreover prominently , active in the foundation of tha Yarborough Lodgo , 811 , at Brighton , and in recognition of the valuable services he rendered to that Lod o the
compliment was paid him of being entrusted to annually instal its successive Worshipful Masters , a custom whioh was continued so long as his health permitted of travelling so Ions ? a distance . Later on he obtained Provincial honours
in Kent , and also in the Isle of Wight , in the latter of which , after a year ' s service as Provincial Grand Deacon , he received his patent as Deputy Provincial Grand Master , retaining that position until tbe death of his chief , the late
Bro . Fleming , ancl the connection oE the Island with the Province of Hampshire . In 18 G 1 he was invested by tbe late Earl of Zetland , as Grand Sword Bearer of England . On taking np his residence in the Metropolis be became
attached to the London Lodge , No . 103 , of which ho became W . M . ; he was also a member , and for some years Secretary , of the Friends in Council , 1333 . In addition to these achievements he did excellent work ,
and attained high honours iu Mark and Boyal Arch Masonry , as well in the "higher" grades of Knight Templary , the Cryptic Degree , & c . In our " Mason iu Portraits" we fully enumerated the services rendered to
the Craft by Bro . Pullen , and therefore it is nunecessary to recapitulate them here . Suffice to say , that as a perfect master of ritual and ceremonial he was always ready to assist iu promoting the interests of the Craft , whilst hw
generous support of the Masonic Institutions was too well known to need any comment here . His loss , therefore , will be felt amongst a very wide circle of his 1 ' e'iow workers in the Order , who will long remember him as one of the most active and zealous members of onr Fraternity . - :.. ' , " ^> ' X-I ^ -SIL —g"jr . uniL .. J . C ^ - ^ w i-. » m . jMac » i . ij . « .. « . ig . u ^ m . « . n . w . j ^]» . || HJ | L | W |||| m | ¦!—IMiMIi ^^ M
To prevent hasty legislation , the Grand Lodge o' IJaho require t all resolutions to be read three times before adoption . Tho seal of Erwin of Steinbacb , A . D . 1275 , is mentioned as the most ancient arrangement of the compasses , square , and letter G in existence .
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Notice Of Meetings.
seems to have taken a very good starting point in this respect , inasmuch as it has already heard lectures from brethren well qualified to address you . There artmany ways in which Freemasonry may be looked upon . There is the social aspect , aud there is the political aspect ; and although neither
religious nor political systems are discussed , yet the Lodge has a bearing on this point . In the Lodge a msin learns to be obedient to the powers that be , and a man who has learned that lesson is likely to make an admirable member of Parliament or a ruler of any society , because the man who can obey can also rule . And
Freemasonry also has ita religious aspect . Although it does not teach religion , yet I have always been told that Freemasonry is the handmaid of religion . Its ritual and teaching are based npou the great groundwork on which all religions have their foundations ; ifc deoidedly discountenances all irreligion . Freemasonry too has its
scientific aspect , and I suppose that the arobeeology of Freemasonry is one of its scientific branches . To my mind the archaeology of Freemasonxy is by far the most interesting branch of Masonic study . There is no more interesting study than the study of the past , and Freemasonry offers you a very fair field in that direction . To many
Masons I shall be making an astounding assertion , because in young Lodges where the brethren have not been favoured , as in this , by the lectures of distinguished brethren , ifc would be quite news to hear that there was anything interestiag ia the past history of Freemasonry . To the members of Prudence Lodge it would no doubt not
be astonishing to hear of the number of works published on tho various subjects connected with Freemasonry . These works oould be numbered by thousands . The last 150 or 160 years has seen tho publication of legions of works on Freemasonry , especially in Germany and France . I do not know whether ifc is thai ; the
Germans and French have been greater students than ourselves , perhaps they have been . In late years America has produced a va 3 t number of Masonio works , in face almost every week there is a book produced on some branch of the science . I think one reason why the Germans have produced so many Masonio works is that their
rulers have endeavoured to make the Lodge 3 more scientifio than we have . In some Lodges the W . M . is an ad vitam appointment . In Stuttgard the present Worshipful Master of the Lodge has ocoupied his position for eighteen years , and will probably retain ifc as long as he lives . In that Lodge papers on scientific subjects
are introduced and discussed , and tho Worshipful Master being a leader of scientific thought in that place it has been thought right to keep him in office . I am not advocating that practice , because I do not think it would suit our Lodges . In Germany the Lodges are not BO numerous as here ; they are very particular as to the persons they
admit , insisting upon certain qualifications , including a certain standard of knowledge . In England we are by no means behind in the matter of Masonic literature . The work of Bro . Gould , now almost completed , is probably the moat exhaustive work on Freemasonry in the English language . The later editions of Preston are very
valuable . Then , Bro . Hughan , of Torquay , has published valuable and reliable works ; his work dealing with the extinct Grand Lodge at York being most interesting . Then there is Findel , who advocated the Steinmetzen theory of Freemasonry , aud Bro . Fort . These are amongst the most valuable authors . The ritual of Freemasonry is
another branch that will well repay study . The ritual has been altered a great many times ; Anderson and Desaguliers having done much in this direction . It suffered various mutilations and emendations previous to 1814 , and in that year the ancient and modem Grand Lodges coalesced , and the ritual now in use was fixed upon ,
As to the origin of the Masonic rite I cannot on this occasion fully discuss that . There i 3 no question that the rite has been known from tho earliest days . The collection of Masonic medals aud jewels is another interesting branch of the archaeology of Freemasonry . Bro . Cumberland has long been engaged in this branch , and has one of tho best
collections extant . Nothing has more tended to the extension of Masonic learning than tbe Exhibitions wo have had—such as those afc York , Worcester , and Shanklin , and I hops we shall see our way to have another Exhibition in York this year of the Queen ' s Jubilee . We know that Freemasonry has existed from time immemorial , and that
it still exists all over the world . Travelling Masons have found our signs used universally . Dr . Tristram says that iu North Africa an Arab Sheik recognised the Masonic signs , and that he was recognised as a member of the secret societies to which t ' jat Skeik belonged , because he knew their signs , which resulted in his being
hospitably received . In conclusion , Bro . Whytehead urged on the brethren the desirability of their making Masonry a study , and reaping tho rich reward such a study would give . A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Whytehead , on tho motion of W . Bro Dr . Smyth I . P . M ., seconded bv W . Bro . W . Watson P . M . J . W ., and
supported by VV . Bro . Tudor Trevor P . M . S . W ., who stated the pleasure it gave him to again meet Bro . Whytehead . They were boys together at St . Peter ' s , York ; each had travelled abroad ; and they had not met again till they did so in a Masonic Lodge , and thus Masonry had afforded them a renewal of their early friendship .
The Great City Lodge of Instruction , No . 1426 . — Meeting held at Masons' Hall , Masons' Avenue , Colemau Street , London , E . C , on Thursday , 10 th inst . Present : Bios . James Stevens P . M . P . Z . Preceptor W . M ., W . J . Yates S . W ., B . Williams J . W ., L . V . Walker S . D ., VV . Bailey J . D ., C . Thomassefc I . G ., VV . II . Paddle
P . M . P . Z . Treasurer , VV . J . Ball Secretary ; and VV . Berry , F . C . Rush , A . Jardiue , It . Baker , J . K . Pitt , J . Tattersball , & c . The work of tho evening comprised the first aud second sections in the second degree , and ( . he cereuiouy of passing . Several points of interest , in ritual and ceremonial were discussed for information of inqniring brethren .
Bios . L . V . Walker and VV . Bailey , both of the Neptune Lodge , No . 22 , were elected members . Bro . Yates was elected to preside ou tl o occasion of .. bo Preceptor's Lecture to bo given at the ensuing meeting . An agenda of Masonio work set out for this and next month was distributed , and a resolution to invite the W . M ., Wardens , and
Notice Of Meetings.
Officers of the Mother Lodge , " The Great City " to occupy their respective Lodge po-itiona in the Lodgo of Instruction on tho ocensi m of the Installation Ceremony being rehearsed on tho 3 rd proximo , was unanimously carried . The Lodge was then closed and the meeting adjourned . Wo are asked to remind brethren that the
Fifteen Sections are to be worked in this Lodge next Thursday , tho 2 Uh iust ., as that date has been appointed by the Chine Lodge , No . 1884 , at Shanklin , Isle of Wight , for the delivery of Bro . Stoveus's Lecture at that pla ^ e . Bro . Thotna 3 Pooro P . M . has kindly consented to preside iu the absence of tbe Preceptor .
MASONIO "AT HOME , " AT DEVONPORT . THE W . M . ( Bro . H . R . Langmead ) , Officers , and Brethren of Lodge Friendship , No . 202 , gave an " at home " at their Lodge Rooms , Granby . street , Devonport , on Monday , the 14 th inst . The refectory was converted iDfci a ball-room , and was very prettily decorated for tho occasion . The Lodge Room was used as a reception room . There were various forms of amusement provided , and altogether
a most pleasant and enjoyable evening was spent . Bro . A . Searle played a olever violin solo , from " 111 Trovatore , " and capital song 3 were sung by Bros . Hocking , Herbert , Debnam , Loonard , and others . Mr . Pitcher accompanied on the piano . The Committee , who deserve oredifc for the excellence of their arrangements ,
consisted of Bros . Langmead , Welch , Knight , Leonard , Carter , Viggers , Jackman , Sandy , Holman , Organ . In the absence of the W . M . through indisposition , Bro . Leonard efficiently carried out the duties of Dir . of Cers ., being ably assisted by Bro . J . Viggers as Master of Ceremonies . Bro . T . Shears and wife were in attendance ou the ladies and gentlemen .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . W . HYDE PULLEN P . G . S . B .
IT IS with sincere regret we have to announce the de . ith of Bro . W . Hyde Pallen , known for upwards of forty-four years as one of the most prominent and active Masms in the Provinces . Our deceased Brother was initiated into tho
Prince Edwin Lodge , No . 125 , Hythe , and devoted so much of his time and attention to Masonic work that in the short spnee of two years he was elected and installed Worshipful Master . Following up his zeal and assiduity
ho . ' afterwards attained similar positions in tho East Medina Loclgo , J 75 , Ryde , and Yarborougb , 551 , Ventnor , filling the chair three years in the former , and two year . * in the latter . As one of tbe founders of tbe Yarborough ,
he officiated as presiding Officer at its consecration , aud was subsequently elected as its Treasurer . He was moreover prominently , active in the foundation of tha Yarborough Lodgo , 811 , at Brighton , and in recognition of the valuable services he rendered to that Lod o the
compliment was paid him of being entrusted to annually instal its successive Worshipful Masters , a custom whioh was continued so long as his health permitted of travelling so Ions ? a distance . Later on he obtained Provincial honours
in Kent , and also in the Isle of Wight , in the latter of which , after a year ' s service as Provincial Grand Deacon , he received his patent as Deputy Provincial Grand Master , retaining that position until tbe death of his chief , the late
Bro . Fleming , ancl the connection oE the Island with the Province of Hampshire . In 18 G 1 he was invested by tbe late Earl of Zetland , as Grand Sword Bearer of England . On taking np his residence in the Metropolis be became
attached to the London Lodge , No . 103 , of which ho became W . M . ; he was also a member , and for some years Secretary , of the Friends in Council , 1333 . In addition to these achievements he did excellent work ,
and attained high honours iu Mark and Boyal Arch Masonry , as well in the "higher" grades of Knight Templary , the Cryptic Degree , & c . In our " Mason iu Portraits" we fully enumerated the services rendered to
the Craft by Bro . Pullen , and therefore it is nunecessary to recapitulate them here . Suffice to say , that as a perfect master of ritual and ceremonial he was always ready to assist iu promoting the interests of the Craft , whilst hw
generous support of the Masonic Institutions was too well known to need any comment here . His loss , therefore , will be felt amongst a very wide circle of his 1 ' e'iow workers in the Order , who will long remember him as one of the most active and zealous members of onr Fraternity . - :.. ' , " ^> ' X-I ^ -SIL —g"jr . uniL .. J . C ^ - ^ w i-. » m . jMac » i . ij . « .. « . ig . u ^ m . « . n . w . j ^]» . || HJ | L | W |||| m | ¦!—IMiMIi ^^ M
To prevent hasty legislation , the Grand Lodge o' IJaho require t all resolutions to be read three times before adoption . Tho seal of Erwin of Steinbacb , A . D . 1275 , is mentioned as the most ancient arrangement of the compasses , square , and letter G in existence .