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Freemasonry.
FREEMASONRY .
All hail the ancient art Dear to each brother's heart , By virtues rare !
Long may thy power be known , Thy deeds of kindness shown , Dispelling suffering's moan Thy constant care .
Within a foreign clime , In very ancient time , Thou didst have birth :
When by King Solomon ' s hand , To obey Divine command , God ' s Temple first was planned , To grace the earth .
Here wrought , joined heart to heart , Brethren of mystic art , With plumb and Hue :
Mid snow and winter a sleet , Through rain and summer's heat , They laboured to complete This house divine .
This wondrous Temple now , On Mount Moriah ' s brow , In beauty rare ,
Sat like a regal crown , Sent from the heavens down . No pagan dared to frown , For God was there .
During the pagan sway This Temple passed away From out the laud : But far from mortal sight , There stands a Temple bright , Erected by the might
Of God's own hand .
Within its pearly gate , When death shall separate Brother and friend ,
May we as brethren stand , United heart and hand , In that sweet Beulah Laud , When time shall end . —Exchange .
A Masonic Alphabet.
A MASONIC ALPHABET .
XXI . — " UNITY . " The stones lie round about in rude profusion , This way and that , unpleasing to the eye ; Till , slowly ' merging from the wild confusioD , A stately Building we ere long espy . Toward the skies the noble Fabric rises ,
Tier upon tier its several parts are placed ; Its broad extent of beauty all surprises , Its fair proportions every stone has graced . Each Mason is a stone . When isolated
How useless to himself and all beside ; But when amongst his fellows elevated , He holds his duty with contented pride . He feels that to his care is delegated
A certain trust—to keep the Fane secure , That with his Brethren firmly consecrated , He aids a " JJuity " which must endure . XXII . — " VIGILANCE . "
The Camp at peace—and darkness all around , Rests strong in confidence , on hostile ground , Its occupants asleep . Wearied with march or fight , each soldier lie 3 , The earth his bed—his coverlid the skies .
But sentries watchful keep In readiness for any stranger sound , While slowly pacing to and fro each bound ,
With every sense awake , On them their comrades' safety all depends , Till night ' s dark curtain gradually ascends , And day begins to break .
And we are Sentries—placed on every hand , To keep secure the Noble Mystic Band , From any rudo alarm . Our post of duty must not know neglect , But every aim must be to well protect ,
From oil approaching harm . To guard the gate , and keep the portals free , Lest cowan eyes the Sacred Light may see ,
And desecrate the flame . Not one must shirk the term of guardaut care , Bat uso all " Vigilance " and proudly dare To guard the " Mason" Name . WM . H . O RB , G . B . —Sydney Freemason .
Ireland.
IRELAND .
v . PROVINCE OF DOWN .
THE Quarterly Communication of tho Provincial Grand Lodge of Down waa held on the 14 th instant , in the Masonic Rooms , Banbridge . Bro . Lord Arthur Hill , M . P ., P . G . M . being detained in London by his Parliamentary duties , the meeting was presided over by Bro . Major Leslie Thompson , his Lordship's Deputy . There was a very large attendance of brethren from all parts of the Province ,
upwards of twenty-four Lodges being represented . Communications were received from several brethren unable to attend . Business of great importance to the Provincial Grand Lodge having been transacted , the installation of Officers was proceeded with . Bros . W . MacCormao as S . W . M . Friar J . W ., D . Lithgow S . D ., J . L'Estrange
, J . D ., W . Fegan I . G ., Dr . Douglass S . B ., & o . Several matters of interest to local Lodges were brought forward , after which the Lodge was closed according to ancient form . The attendance and interest
manifested in the proceedings showed that Masonry is flourishing strongly in this Province . The Provincial Grand Officers and other brethren from a distance were hospitably entertained at luncheon by the Banbridge Lodges , Nos . 119 and 336 , in the Town Hall .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
JOURNEYMAN LODGE , No . 8 . IN the Freemasons' Hall , Edinburgh , the annual ball of this Lodge came off , with much success , on the 16 th instant . The company numbered about 180 members of the Lodge and its friends . The Grand Maroh was led off at nine o ' clock , headed by the R . W . M . of the Lodge , Brother Douglas , Past Master Rennie , Senior Warden M'Kechnie . and other Officers of the Lodge . Amongst the
representatives of other Lodges were : —Bros . A . Rodan Hogg R . W . M . 97 , A . Bruce R . W . M . 349 , S . Duncan R . W . M . 405 , and A . Marshall Secretary 597 . Dancing was carried on till an early hour with much spirit and in excellent order , under the care of Bros . M'Donald and Walker , the M . C . ' s . The music was supplied by Brother Simpson ' s baud .
ST . MARK LODGE , No . 102 .
A MEETING was held on the 13 th inst , at Gltsgo * -, Bro . Robert Blyth W . M . iu the chair . The annual vi-itaiion of the Provincial Grnud Lodge took p lnop , the deputation consisting of Bros . M'Naught P . G . J . W ., Colin Galletly P . G . Treasurer , Thorn S Halket P . G . Treasurer Benevolent Fund , Paterson P . G . J . D ., Da . id Chalmers P . G . A ., Joho Clark P . G . J ., Davie ! Dniper P . G . P . of S „ »> d
David Reid r . G . Secretary . The depnUition was rect-ived witn all the honours , and reported most favourably on th 9 state of t ^ e bouks and accounts of the Lodge . The Lodge was then called from labour to refreshment , when tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were >> iven and responded to , Bro . Maior Menzies replying for the VolnnteiT- ' ,
and Bro . Major Johnstone for the Grand Lodge . An eiij-iy « ble concert followed , tho most notable features being a Scotch fantas i a , composed for th « occasion and played by Bro . Emile Berger ; a song composed and sung by Bro . John Baird , No . 333 , ami the . fJighltnd
dances and pipe music of the brethren irom Gael Lodge . Brother Major Mutter , in a felicitous speech , having proposed the toast of St . Mark Lodge , which was responded to by the Chairman , one of the happiest meetings in connection with Masonry ever held in Glasgow was brought to a harmonious close .
NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY LODGE . No . 597
rriHE annual bi-monthly meeting was held 20 th ult ., in the Lodge X Room , Waverley Station . Past Master Lindfield occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . Tait S . M ., Chalmers S . W ., Quested J . W ., Dyce and Middlemas Actiug Stewards . The Lodge was opened , when Brother Blackie ( a nephew of Professor Blackie ) was duly
initiated . A large number of deputations from Sister Lodges were received . After the usual Masonic toasts had been given and responded to , the Lodge was closed in due and ancient form at high twelve .
It is proposed to hold a grand Masonic banquet , on tho 10 th proximo , at Bromley , Kent , to celebrate the silver wedding of tho M . W . Grand Master . Bro . Martin J . Dickins will act as Secretary , and it is expected that a large and inflneutial body of Craftsmen wili meet , to do honour to H . R . H . the Prince of Wales .
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KNOBS AND EXCRESCENCES . BRO . JAMES STEVENS P . M . P . Z . is open to accept , invitations for the delivery of his LKOTUBE in HBIKOPOMTAI * or PBOTIX CIAL LODGES , or L ODGES OF INSTRUCTION . Address—3 Quoen Streot Place , Loudon , E . C .
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DANCING . —To Those Who Have Never Learnt to Dance . —Bro . and Mrs . JACQUES WYNMAN receive daily , and undertake to teach ladies ar . d gentlemen , who have never had the slightest previous knowledge or instruction , to go through every fashionable ball-dance in a few easy lessons . I Private lessons any hour . Morning and evening classes . i ACADEMY—74 NEWMAN STREET , OXFORD STREET .
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Freemasonry.
FREEMASONRY .
All hail the ancient art Dear to each brother's heart , By virtues rare !
Long may thy power be known , Thy deeds of kindness shown , Dispelling suffering's moan Thy constant care .
Within a foreign clime , In very ancient time , Thou didst have birth :
When by King Solomon ' s hand , To obey Divine command , God ' s Temple first was planned , To grace the earth .
Here wrought , joined heart to heart , Brethren of mystic art , With plumb and Hue :
Mid snow and winter a sleet , Through rain and summer's heat , They laboured to complete This house divine .
This wondrous Temple now , On Mount Moriah ' s brow , In beauty rare ,
Sat like a regal crown , Sent from the heavens down . No pagan dared to frown , For God was there .
During the pagan sway This Temple passed away From out the laud : But far from mortal sight , There stands a Temple bright , Erected by the might
Of God's own hand .
Within its pearly gate , When death shall separate Brother and friend ,
May we as brethren stand , United heart and hand , In that sweet Beulah Laud , When time shall end . —Exchange .
A Masonic Alphabet.
A MASONIC ALPHABET .
XXI . — " UNITY . " The stones lie round about in rude profusion , This way and that , unpleasing to the eye ; Till , slowly ' merging from the wild confusioD , A stately Building we ere long espy . Toward the skies the noble Fabric rises ,
Tier upon tier its several parts are placed ; Its broad extent of beauty all surprises , Its fair proportions every stone has graced . Each Mason is a stone . When isolated
How useless to himself and all beside ; But when amongst his fellows elevated , He holds his duty with contented pride . He feels that to his care is delegated
A certain trust—to keep the Fane secure , That with his Brethren firmly consecrated , He aids a " JJuity " which must endure . XXII . — " VIGILANCE . "
The Camp at peace—and darkness all around , Rests strong in confidence , on hostile ground , Its occupants asleep . Wearied with march or fight , each soldier lie 3 , The earth his bed—his coverlid the skies .
But sentries watchful keep In readiness for any stranger sound , While slowly pacing to and fro each bound ,
With every sense awake , On them their comrades' safety all depends , Till night ' s dark curtain gradually ascends , And day begins to break .
And we are Sentries—placed on every hand , To keep secure the Noble Mystic Band , From any rudo alarm . Our post of duty must not know neglect , But every aim must be to well protect ,
From oil approaching harm . To guard the gate , and keep the portals free , Lest cowan eyes the Sacred Light may see ,
And desecrate the flame . Not one must shirk the term of guardaut care , Bat uso all " Vigilance " and proudly dare To guard the " Mason" Name . WM . H . O RB , G . B . —Sydney Freemason .
Ireland.
IRELAND .
v . PROVINCE OF DOWN .
THE Quarterly Communication of tho Provincial Grand Lodge of Down waa held on the 14 th instant , in the Masonic Rooms , Banbridge . Bro . Lord Arthur Hill , M . P ., P . G . M . being detained in London by his Parliamentary duties , the meeting was presided over by Bro . Major Leslie Thompson , his Lordship's Deputy . There was a very large attendance of brethren from all parts of the Province ,
upwards of twenty-four Lodges being represented . Communications were received from several brethren unable to attend . Business of great importance to the Provincial Grand Lodge having been transacted , the installation of Officers was proceeded with . Bros . W . MacCormao as S . W . M . Friar J . W ., D . Lithgow S . D ., J . L'Estrange
, J . D ., W . Fegan I . G ., Dr . Douglass S . B ., & o . Several matters of interest to local Lodges were brought forward , after which the Lodge was closed according to ancient form . The attendance and interest
manifested in the proceedings showed that Masonry is flourishing strongly in this Province . The Provincial Grand Officers and other brethren from a distance were hospitably entertained at luncheon by the Banbridge Lodges , Nos . 119 and 336 , in the Town Hall .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
JOURNEYMAN LODGE , No . 8 . IN the Freemasons' Hall , Edinburgh , the annual ball of this Lodge came off , with much success , on the 16 th instant . The company numbered about 180 members of the Lodge and its friends . The Grand Maroh was led off at nine o ' clock , headed by the R . W . M . of the Lodge , Brother Douglas , Past Master Rennie , Senior Warden M'Kechnie . and other Officers of the Lodge . Amongst the
representatives of other Lodges were : —Bros . A . Rodan Hogg R . W . M . 97 , A . Bruce R . W . M . 349 , S . Duncan R . W . M . 405 , and A . Marshall Secretary 597 . Dancing was carried on till an early hour with much spirit and in excellent order , under the care of Bros . M'Donald and Walker , the M . C . ' s . The music was supplied by Brother Simpson ' s baud .
ST . MARK LODGE , No . 102 .
A MEETING was held on the 13 th inst , at Gltsgo * -, Bro . Robert Blyth W . M . iu the chair . The annual vi-itaiion of the Provincial Grnud Lodge took p lnop , the deputation consisting of Bros . M'Naught P . G . J . W ., Colin Galletly P . G . Treasurer , Thorn S Halket P . G . Treasurer Benevolent Fund , Paterson P . G . J . D ., Da . id Chalmers P . G . A ., Joho Clark P . G . J ., Davie ! Dniper P . G . P . of S „ »> d
David Reid r . G . Secretary . The depnUition was rect-ived witn all the honours , and reported most favourably on th 9 state of t ^ e bouks and accounts of the Lodge . The Lodge was then called from labour to refreshment , when tho usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were >> iven and responded to , Bro . Maior Menzies replying for the VolnnteiT- ' ,
and Bro . Major Johnstone for the Grand Lodge . An eiij-iy « ble concert followed , tho most notable features being a Scotch fantas i a , composed for th « occasion and played by Bro . Emile Berger ; a song composed and sung by Bro . John Baird , No . 333 , ami the . fJighltnd
dances and pipe music of the brethren irom Gael Lodge . Brother Major Mutter , in a felicitous speech , having proposed the toast of St . Mark Lodge , which was responded to by the Chairman , one of the happiest meetings in connection with Masonry ever held in Glasgow was brought to a harmonious close .
NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY LODGE . No . 597
rriHE annual bi-monthly meeting was held 20 th ult ., in the Lodge X Room , Waverley Station . Past Master Lindfield occupied the chair , and was supported by Bros . Tait S . M ., Chalmers S . W ., Quested J . W ., Dyce and Middlemas Actiug Stewards . The Lodge was opened , when Brother Blackie ( a nephew of Professor Blackie ) was duly
initiated . A large number of deputations from Sister Lodges were received . After the usual Masonic toasts had been given and responded to , the Lodge was closed in due and ancient form at high twelve .
It is proposed to hold a grand Masonic banquet , on tho 10 th proximo , at Bromley , Kent , to celebrate the silver wedding of tho M . W . Grand Master . Bro . Martin J . Dickins will act as Secretary , and it is expected that a large and inflneutial body of Craftsmen wili meet , to do honour to H . R . H . the Prince of Wales .
Ad00704
KNOBS AND EXCRESCENCES . BRO . JAMES STEVENS P . M . P . Z . is open to accept , invitations for the delivery of his LKOTUBE in HBIKOPOMTAI * or PBOTIX CIAL LODGES , or L ODGES OF INSTRUCTION . Address—3 Quoen Streot Place , Loudon , E . C .
Ad00705
DANCING . —To Those Who Have Never Learnt to Dance . —Bro . and Mrs . JACQUES WYNMAN receive daily , and undertake to teach ladies ar . d gentlemen , who have never had the slightest previous knowledge or instruction , to go through every fashionable ball-dance in a few easy lessons . I Private lessons any hour . Morning and evening classes . i ACADEMY—74 NEWMAN STREET , OXFORD STREET .