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Original Correspondence.
BRO . EDMONSTON'S LETTER . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — It seems to me a matter of regret that such a letter as that published by you last week , signed " T . Edmonston , P . M ., " should have been allowed to appear .
This letter strikes at the root of all authority as regards the treatment of visitors to lodges ; authority laid down by the Book of Constitutions , and interpreted by the Present and Past Grand Secretary . It is the law that no visitor shall be admitted unless he be personally known , recommended , or vouched for , after due examination , by a
brother present . No brother is entitled to be examined until he has produced his certificate . And yet the brother who signs himself a " P . M ., " and has , therefore , acted as W . M . and J . Warden , asserts that the practice of requiring the production of a certificate is opposed to Masonic teaching , and to the spirit of Freemasonry . Before your correspondent was installed VV . M .
he promised that no visitor should be received without producing proper vouchers of his initiation . This lie seems to have forgotten . Last week's number may be read by many young Masons who put faith in the P . M . ; the present number pointing out how radically wrong he is will probably not be seen by many of Ihe readers of the former ; much harm may be the result . I am , dear Sir and Brother , yours fraternally ,
J . E . LE FEUVRE , S . G . W . Hants and Isle of Wight . May 25 th , 1 SS 2 . I We have taken the liberty to alter and shorten our correspondent ' s letter . We quite agree with him in his general view of the case . —ED . F . M . ~ \
Reviews
REVIEWS
ALEXANDRE II . DETAILS INED 1 TS SUR SU VIE INTINIE ET SU MORT . PAR VICTOR LAEERTE . H . Georg . Geneva , 1 SS 2 . This is a little work published at Geneva , which has made some recent stir on the Continent . It is not quite certain whether Victor Laferte be a real name , and it is generally believed , on the contrary , that it is a pseudonym . But in this , as in other matters , often general opinion may
be wide of the truth ; and as at this distance , like other critics it is impossible for us to decide the doubt , we leave the matter an open question . We do not think that the book will have any very great interest for English readers . Not that they do not deeply sympathize with the Russian Imperial family , and the Russian nation , with the dreadful , and wicked , and shameless assassination of a wise ruler , and an excellent , kindly , well-intentioned , large-hearted man .
On the contrary , the horror of England at that fell crime , that dastardly deed , that outcome of craven iniquity and senseless barbarity combined , was deep , outspoken , and sincere , and is still as vivid and sustained as ever . Indeed , this recital does but intensify the fearfulness of the act , and shamelessness of the sin , though it adds but little to our knowledge of the criminal and the crime . Some of the minor touches and
personal revelations which illustrate the march of events , and some particularities of detail , if they point to an eye-witness , yet only serve to bring out in more remarkable and gracious contrast the last words and acts and cruel end of the august martyr , and the base and horrible treachery of the cowardl y assassins . What the real explanation of that dreadful episode may be is still a mystery of mysteries , as it is quite clear that the Nihilist
" spadassins must have had means and information , opportunities and combination , which were both abnormal and peculiar , while they—a matter deeply to be deplored in the prospect of peaceful civilizing progress in Russia —seem to fill the mind of the reader of this book with sad fears and prevailing forebodings of a great struggle looming not in the far distance between advancing culture anddebasing and fanatic ignorance . But let us not be
prophets of ill ; let us not anticipate what , in the wise providence of T . G . A . O . T . U ., may yet be overruled for good . If the object of this little work was to set forth the Emperor Alexander II . in those engaging features in which he was best known among familiar friends and the domestic circle , or in that graver and gentle character in which he was recognized gratefully at home and abroad , we think the work hardly does him justice , and will not increase the
attachment of those who have not forgotten him , or augment the affection of those who loved him truly , dearly to the end . We are rather inclined to be of opinion that , in one sense , the little work is a mistake , in that it partially draws aside a curtain hung over private life , into which , we venture to think , none have a right to pry , whether the subjects of such criticism be exalted sovereigns or humble citizens j and that the writer , whoever he
may be , has forgotten the great and sensible truth that there are many things in the world about which we do not need to be informed , and cannot benefit b y the knowledge of them ; and that perhaps the most difficult of all decisions is that which has to settle the " ultima ratio " of publication or non-publication . There is just now a great deal of unwholesome curiosity afloat as regards the sayings and doings , the thoughts and lives of sovereigns of theearth , of
'leaders" of men , the "Upper Ten , " the china , and the "bric-a-brac , " nay , and the " common pot , " for the matter of that , and a most unhealthy sign of the times it is . Society journals and unscrupulous caterers for the " gobe-mouches " of the world favour us week by week with asseverations or insinuations as regards this or that distinguished person , this or that well-known citizen or
gracious citizenness , and for the most all such " pars" are pure canards , whose only merit consists in that they continue to set before us certain made dishes , which , highly seasoned , gratify the diseased palate of those to whom it is too much labour to think , and who require the spicy tale or the ill-omened story , to enhance their ceaseless chatter , or to illustrate their caustic cynicism .
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We do not , therefore , think that this little book will gratify very many in England , nor will it in its main apparent idea have the effect of serving its main apparent end . The life of the Emperor Alexander II . has yet to be written . He died at his post , like a good soldier , " glad to do his duty " to the last ; and other ages will , we feel sure , do justice to his memory as a wise , and just , and beneficent ruler , a cultured gentlemen , and a noble worker in the great cause o £ peaceful progress and conservative reforms .
THE MAGAZINES . " Temple Bar" is again to the fore , and has much interest for many readers . There is , however , to our mind , nothing very striking this month to lift it above its normal standard of special and clever writing . "All the year Round" is very effective indeed , and still finds many readers of all ages and both sexes to admire alike its genial tone and literary ability . Mr . Anthony
Trollope begins another tale in his own effective style . " The Century " is very remarkable alike in letterpress and illustrations . It has now an increasing circle of readers in England , and unless it becomes two firmly American in tone and temperament , is likely to assume the position of a great Cosmopolitan Magazine , " The Antiquary " is welcome and worth reading . All those excellent persons who have dry-as-dustic tendencies
and proclivities will find encouragement and information in their often dim and uncertain pathway . " The Bibliographer " has a special claim on the attention of all lovers of books and Bookology . The " Masonic Magazine " which closes its ninth volume , will now become the Masonic Monthly , and under circumstances which we would fain hope will keep up in vital energy this monthly serial and representative Masonic magazine . Our good wishes go with it .
CATALOGUES . Gustav VVollf ' s Catalogue . Second Notice . When we sat down to review this catalogue closely and in detail we were headed at once by the great difficulty that we were entering upon a " terra incognita " to the majority of our readers , and that our language respecting Masonic books and old editions would would appear to
them literally as the " jargon of the bibliomaniac . The majority of our excellent Fraternity require education on this head . What to them are the " Bibliographic" of Kloss , the " Acta Latomorum" of Thory , the elaborate history of Findel , the skilful monograph of D . Murray Lyon ? All these things , so far , are " caviare" to them . It seemed to us a mistake to encumber our
crowded columns with the names of books which few of us had heard of , and with a recommendation to purchase works which hardly any cared to read . For instance , who in England could tell us anything of Borchardt or Blumauer , of Born or Cranz , of Doering or Fitscherin , of Korndurffer or Koppe ? We know a few names generally , such as Findel , l-essler , Lenning , Goethe , Schletter , andZilIe ,
Mossdorf , Fallou , Gadicke , and many like to them , but the great mass of German writers are to most of us unknown . All , therefore , we can do is to recommend all our readers to send to Gustav Wollf , Leipsic , for his catalogue , and study the contents carefully . Let us hope and trust that better days arc in store for Masonic bibliography and literature .
The greatest offender in the respect of Masonic literary Nihilism is the Grand Lodge of England , which has no library worthy of the name , and which ought properly to have a collection of MS . and printed works , unique and remarkable , open to all Masonic and bona fide students , as best becomes that great body which is the mother and foundress of all existing speculative Freemasonry .
Masonic Notes And Queries.
Masonic Notes and Queries .
ALBANUS—ST . ALBAN . It seems that there was more than one St . Alban . In Ribanadeira's " Fleurs des Vies des Saints , " published at Paris , 1 GS 7 , we are told that he was born at Varulamium , the son of rich and noble parents , and who was wellinstructed from his youth in human knowledge and the liberal arts . He went to Rome , and bore arms under
Diocletian . After seven years he returned to England with the rank of the magistracy . But this position he gave up , and sheltering Amphibalus , became a Christian , for until then he was a Pagan , and died in his efforts to save Amphibalus , on the 22 nd of June , which has always been dedicated to his memory , though the exact year of his death is uncertain , though it took place under Diocletian . Ribanadeira adds that he was held to be the English protomartyr . MASONIC STUDENT .
Another Albanus is said to have been put to death at Mayence , on the 21 st June , under the rule of Theodosius I . His relics are said to lie at Venice . MASONIC STUDENT .
AN OLD PRINTED WORK . Can any book collector , or amateur of early books illustrated by wood engravings , give me any information of F . or J . Whytestones or John Sargensonne . In a MS . title page , which 1 fancy is the transcript of a printed work , I find the words " newely translated by F . or J . Whytestones , for John Sargensonne , 1 O 10 . " MASONIC STUDENT .
While the English Freemasons of 1717 , in their zeal for secrecy , burned many valuable documents , whose loss is now bitterly lamented , the Craft of to-day are going to the other extreme , and exposing too much of the inne ' r life of the Fraternity to the public gaze . In Latin countries they publish the discussions in lodges , full descriptions
of the baptisms of infants and adoption of children , and our distinguished contemporary , the Boletin Masouieo of the city of Mexico , with amiable consideration for the natural curiosity of the public , is giving the ritual nearly in full . In this country much is published which had better be left unsaid . A wise reticence about private business is much tc be commended . —Ma $ onic Token .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
Craft itlnscmru . WEST KENT LODGE ( No . 1297 ) . —The ordinary meeting of this lodge took place at the Crystal Palace , Sydenham , on Saturday , the 27 th ult . There were present Bros . Gardiner , VV . M . ; R . H . Crowden , P . M . ; Clements , P . M . ; J . C . Woodrow , P . M ., Sec ; Fullwood , P . M ., D . C ; Pen-in , S . VV . ; Vizetclly , J . W . ; Crump , J . D . ; Jas . Crowden , I . G . ; Philps , W . S .,- A . VV . Stead ,
Jenkins , and others . Bro . Fanshawe was duly passed to the Second Degree by the VV . M ., Bro . Gardiner , after which the Ivye-Iaws having been read , and apologies accepted for the absence of various brethren , the Whitsuntide holidays preventing many from being present , the lodge was closed . There being no banquet on this occasion , tiie brethren shortly afterwards separated .
CORINTHIAN LODGE ( No . 13 S 2 ) . —A highly successful meeting of the above flourishing lodge was held on Wednesday , the 24 th ult ., at Bro . W . Clarke's hostelry , the George Hotel , Cubitt Town , E . There was a very large attendance of the brethren , and a full agenda paper , which occupied the lodge from six o ' clock until close upon ten o ' clock . Bro . G . T . Limn , P . M ., VV . M ., was ably
supported in the working by Bros . Smith , S . VV . ; Stapleton , J . W . ; Carnaby , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Searell , P . M ., acting Sec . ( in the regretable absence of Bro . C . VVyatt-Smith , through continued indisposition ); Doring , S . D . ; Morrison , J . D . ; Raiker , I . G . ; Millington , I . P . M . ; and numerous others , and visitors , amongst whom were Bros . S . G . Bonner and Brittain , 127 S ; G . H . Stephens ( Freemason ) ;
and others . Bro . VV . Shayes , P . M ., Tyler , whose experience greatly facilitated the working . Lodge having been opened , Bros . McLeod , Lowrie , S . Marsh , Perry , and C . Parkinson were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . 's ; the working with so many candidates proving what the VV . M . and ollicers of this lodge can do . A ballot was taken for Mr . John Tuppeny , and proved
favourable to his candidateslnp . He was accordingly admitted , and was most impressively initiated into the secrets and mysteries of the Order . The remaining work was the passing of Bro . R . Parkinson to the F . C . Degree , in which Bro . Limn aLo acquitted himself admirably . This concluded the working , and lodge being resumed , several matters were discussed . We were glad to find the
Corinthian I-odge , as ever , is mindful of the Charities , no less than fifty guineas having recently been placed upon Bro . P . M . Delves' list , whilst the lodge is constantly receiving applications from distressed Masons and others , which make a large claim upon its funds . The next business disposed of was the election of Bro . Stephens as an honorary member of the lodge , a proposition which was largely supported
and carried unanimously . Bro . Stephens returned thanks , and promised to give every assistance to the Iodge that was in his power to do . Lodge was closed , and the brethren repaired to another and cooler room to partake of some refreshment , nicely prepared , and which their long and protracted labours had
rendered desirable ; the Corinthians having , with the assistance of Bro . Clarke , the host , again vindicated their character as hospitable entertainers . The usual loyal toasts were briefly given and honoured , and an hour was capitally spent , enlivened with toasts , songs , and recitations , after which the brethren separated in harmony and fraternal feeling .
HENRY MUGGERIDGE LODGE ( No . 1679 ) . —The installation meeting of this thriving lodge met on Saturday last , the 27 th ult ., at Mason ' s Hall Tavern , Coleman-strtet , for the duties of the annual festival . Lodge was duly opened by Bro . Henry John , VV . M ., who was supported as follows : Bros . VV . F . Darnell , S . W ., VV . M . elect . ; J . B . Scriven , P . M . Treas . ; Henry
Muggendge , P . M . Sec ; C . Arnold , S . D . ; C J . Haines , Steward ; J . J . Marsh , Tyler ; J . W . Woodthorpe , E . Hemsley , T . Underwood , G . Stamp / er , J . VV . Embden , D . Dorman , VV . Boyce , J . Catling , J . T . Penney , J . Croger , E . Strode , H . G . Buss , Assist . Grand Secretary , A . J . Street , Ruddall , and others . Visitors : Bros . R . Webb , 179 ; J . L . Cornu , I . G . SGo ; F . CarrJ . W . 1607 ;
, VV . Purvis , 749 ; VV . Fieldwick , P . M . 1364 ; T . C . Swift , 901 ; G . H . Stephens , 13 S 2 , and S . D . 1623 ( Freemason ) and others . After the minutes of the election meeting had been submitted by the veteran and esteemed Secretary , and had received confirmation , Bro . Woodthorpe was tested as to his proficiency and was entrusted . Lodge was advanced .
and f 3 ro . Woodthorpe was admitted to the rank of F . C ., the VV . M . acquitting himself very ably in his final effort of his year of office . The next business was the installation into the chair of K . S ., of Bro . VV . F . Darnell , VV . M . elect , for which purpose that brother was duly presented and was solemnly pledged to a faithful adherence to the ancient landmarks of the Order . Bro . Darnel ! was inducted
into the chair , and proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . Sack , S . W . ; C . Arnold , J . W . ; G . Stampfer . S . D . ; C . J . Haines , J . D . ; A . J . Street , I . G . ; Starr , D . C ; Henry John , I . P . M . and Steward ; H , Muggendge , P . M . Sec ; J . B . Scriven , Treas . ; and J . J . Marsh , lyler . Bro . Aluggendge concluded his arduous task by an impressive rendering of the three ancient
charges , which , together with the entire ceremony , was listened to with great attention . Bro . Darnell acquitted himself of the pleasing duty of presenting in the name of the lodge a handsome jewel to Bro . John , I . P . AL The jewel was a handsome one , bearing a representation of the venerable founder , from whom the name of the lodge is derived , with the usual pendant , on which was engraved , " Presented to Bro . Henry JohnPast
, Master Henry Muggendge Lodge , No . 1 ( 79 , as a token of the respect and esteem the members entertain towards him , and for Ihe kind and efficient manner in which he discharged the duties of VV . M . during his year of office A . L . 5 SS 1-2 , 27 th May , 1 SS 2 . " Bro . John expressed his thanks for the gift , which he should prize most highly . Notice of motion was given to present Bro . Scriven with
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Original Correspondence.
BRO . EDMONSTON'S LETTER . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , — It seems to me a matter of regret that such a letter as that published by you last week , signed " T . Edmonston , P . M ., " should have been allowed to appear .
This letter strikes at the root of all authority as regards the treatment of visitors to lodges ; authority laid down by the Book of Constitutions , and interpreted by the Present and Past Grand Secretary . It is the law that no visitor shall be admitted unless he be personally known , recommended , or vouched for , after due examination , by a
brother present . No brother is entitled to be examined until he has produced his certificate . And yet the brother who signs himself a " P . M ., " and has , therefore , acted as W . M . and J . Warden , asserts that the practice of requiring the production of a certificate is opposed to Masonic teaching , and to the spirit of Freemasonry . Before your correspondent was installed VV . M .
he promised that no visitor should be received without producing proper vouchers of his initiation . This lie seems to have forgotten . Last week's number may be read by many young Masons who put faith in the P . M . ; the present number pointing out how radically wrong he is will probably not be seen by many of Ihe readers of the former ; much harm may be the result . I am , dear Sir and Brother , yours fraternally ,
J . E . LE FEUVRE , S . G . W . Hants and Isle of Wight . May 25 th , 1 SS 2 . I We have taken the liberty to alter and shorten our correspondent ' s letter . We quite agree with him in his general view of the case . —ED . F . M . ~ \
Reviews
REVIEWS
ALEXANDRE II . DETAILS INED 1 TS SUR SU VIE INTINIE ET SU MORT . PAR VICTOR LAEERTE . H . Georg . Geneva , 1 SS 2 . This is a little work published at Geneva , which has made some recent stir on the Continent . It is not quite certain whether Victor Laferte be a real name , and it is generally believed , on the contrary , that it is a pseudonym . But in this , as in other matters , often general opinion may
be wide of the truth ; and as at this distance , like other critics it is impossible for us to decide the doubt , we leave the matter an open question . We do not think that the book will have any very great interest for English readers . Not that they do not deeply sympathize with the Russian Imperial family , and the Russian nation , with the dreadful , and wicked , and shameless assassination of a wise ruler , and an excellent , kindly , well-intentioned , large-hearted man .
On the contrary , the horror of England at that fell crime , that dastardly deed , that outcome of craven iniquity and senseless barbarity combined , was deep , outspoken , and sincere , and is still as vivid and sustained as ever . Indeed , this recital does but intensify the fearfulness of the act , and shamelessness of the sin , though it adds but little to our knowledge of the criminal and the crime . Some of the minor touches and
personal revelations which illustrate the march of events , and some particularities of detail , if they point to an eye-witness , yet only serve to bring out in more remarkable and gracious contrast the last words and acts and cruel end of the august martyr , and the base and horrible treachery of the cowardl y assassins . What the real explanation of that dreadful episode may be is still a mystery of mysteries , as it is quite clear that the Nihilist
" spadassins must have had means and information , opportunities and combination , which were both abnormal and peculiar , while they—a matter deeply to be deplored in the prospect of peaceful civilizing progress in Russia —seem to fill the mind of the reader of this book with sad fears and prevailing forebodings of a great struggle looming not in the far distance between advancing culture anddebasing and fanatic ignorance . But let us not be
prophets of ill ; let us not anticipate what , in the wise providence of T . G . A . O . T . U ., may yet be overruled for good . If the object of this little work was to set forth the Emperor Alexander II . in those engaging features in which he was best known among familiar friends and the domestic circle , or in that graver and gentle character in which he was recognized gratefully at home and abroad , we think the work hardly does him justice , and will not increase the
attachment of those who have not forgotten him , or augment the affection of those who loved him truly , dearly to the end . We are rather inclined to be of opinion that , in one sense , the little work is a mistake , in that it partially draws aside a curtain hung over private life , into which , we venture to think , none have a right to pry , whether the subjects of such criticism be exalted sovereigns or humble citizens j and that the writer , whoever he
may be , has forgotten the great and sensible truth that there are many things in the world about which we do not need to be informed , and cannot benefit b y the knowledge of them ; and that perhaps the most difficult of all decisions is that which has to settle the " ultima ratio " of publication or non-publication . There is just now a great deal of unwholesome curiosity afloat as regards the sayings and doings , the thoughts and lives of sovereigns of theearth , of
'leaders" of men , the "Upper Ten , " the china , and the "bric-a-brac , " nay , and the " common pot , " for the matter of that , and a most unhealthy sign of the times it is . Society journals and unscrupulous caterers for the " gobe-mouches " of the world favour us week by week with asseverations or insinuations as regards this or that distinguished person , this or that well-known citizen or
gracious citizenness , and for the most all such " pars" are pure canards , whose only merit consists in that they continue to set before us certain made dishes , which , highly seasoned , gratify the diseased palate of those to whom it is too much labour to think , and who require the spicy tale or the ill-omened story , to enhance their ceaseless chatter , or to illustrate their caustic cynicism .
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We do not , therefore , think that this little book will gratify very many in England , nor will it in its main apparent idea have the effect of serving its main apparent end . The life of the Emperor Alexander II . has yet to be written . He died at his post , like a good soldier , " glad to do his duty " to the last ; and other ages will , we feel sure , do justice to his memory as a wise , and just , and beneficent ruler , a cultured gentlemen , and a noble worker in the great cause o £ peaceful progress and conservative reforms .
THE MAGAZINES . " Temple Bar" is again to the fore , and has much interest for many readers . There is , however , to our mind , nothing very striking this month to lift it above its normal standard of special and clever writing . "All the year Round" is very effective indeed , and still finds many readers of all ages and both sexes to admire alike its genial tone and literary ability . Mr . Anthony
Trollope begins another tale in his own effective style . " The Century " is very remarkable alike in letterpress and illustrations . It has now an increasing circle of readers in England , and unless it becomes two firmly American in tone and temperament , is likely to assume the position of a great Cosmopolitan Magazine , " The Antiquary " is welcome and worth reading . All those excellent persons who have dry-as-dustic tendencies
and proclivities will find encouragement and information in their often dim and uncertain pathway . " The Bibliographer " has a special claim on the attention of all lovers of books and Bookology . The " Masonic Magazine " which closes its ninth volume , will now become the Masonic Monthly , and under circumstances which we would fain hope will keep up in vital energy this monthly serial and representative Masonic magazine . Our good wishes go with it .
CATALOGUES . Gustav VVollf ' s Catalogue . Second Notice . When we sat down to review this catalogue closely and in detail we were headed at once by the great difficulty that we were entering upon a " terra incognita " to the majority of our readers , and that our language respecting Masonic books and old editions would would appear to
them literally as the " jargon of the bibliomaniac . The majority of our excellent Fraternity require education on this head . What to them are the " Bibliographic" of Kloss , the " Acta Latomorum" of Thory , the elaborate history of Findel , the skilful monograph of D . Murray Lyon ? All these things , so far , are " caviare" to them . It seemed to us a mistake to encumber our
crowded columns with the names of books which few of us had heard of , and with a recommendation to purchase works which hardly any cared to read . For instance , who in England could tell us anything of Borchardt or Blumauer , of Born or Cranz , of Doering or Fitscherin , of Korndurffer or Koppe ? We know a few names generally , such as Findel , l-essler , Lenning , Goethe , Schletter , andZilIe ,
Mossdorf , Fallou , Gadicke , and many like to them , but the great mass of German writers are to most of us unknown . All , therefore , we can do is to recommend all our readers to send to Gustav Wollf , Leipsic , for his catalogue , and study the contents carefully . Let us hope and trust that better days arc in store for Masonic bibliography and literature .
The greatest offender in the respect of Masonic literary Nihilism is the Grand Lodge of England , which has no library worthy of the name , and which ought properly to have a collection of MS . and printed works , unique and remarkable , open to all Masonic and bona fide students , as best becomes that great body which is the mother and foundress of all existing speculative Freemasonry .
Masonic Notes And Queries.
Masonic Notes and Queries .
ALBANUS—ST . ALBAN . It seems that there was more than one St . Alban . In Ribanadeira's " Fleurs des Vies des Saints , " published at Paris , 1 GS 7 , we are told that he was born at Varulamium , the son of rich and noble parents , and who was wellinstructed from his youth in human knowledge and the liberal arts . He went to Rome , and bore arms under
Diocletian . After seven years he returned to England with the rank of the magistracy . But this position he gave up , and sheltering Amphibalus , became a Christian , for until then he was a Pagan , and died in his efforts to save Amphibalus , on the 22 nd of June , which has always been dedicated to his memory , though the exact year of his death is uncertain , though it took place under Diocletian . Ribanadeira adds that he was held to be the English protomartyr . MASONIC STUDENT .
Another Albanus is said to have been put to death at Mayence , on the 21 st June , under the rule of Theodosius I . His relics are said to lie at Venice . MASONIC STUDENT .
AN OLD PRINTED WORK . Can any book collector , or amateur of early books illustrated by wood engravings , give me any information of F . or J . Whytestones or John Sargensonne . In a MS . title page , which 1 fancy is the transcript of a printed work , I find the words " newely translated by F . or J . Whytestones , for John Sargensonne , 1 O 10 . " MASONIC STUDENT .
While the English Freemasons of 1717 , in their zeal for secrecy , burned many valuable documents , whose loss is now bitterly lamented , the Craft of to-day are going to the other extreme , and exposing too much of the inne ' r life of the Fraternity to the public gaze . In Latin countries they publish the discussions in lodges , full descriptions
of the baptisms of infants and adoption of children , and our distinguished contemporary , the Boletin Masouieo of the city of Mexico , with amiable consideration for the natural curiosity of the public , is giving the ritual nearly in full . In this country much is published which had better be left unsaid . A wise reticence about private business is much tc be commended . —Ma $ onic Token .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
Craft itlnscmru . WEST KENT LODGE ( No . 1297 ) . —The ordinary meeting of this lodge took place at the Crystal Palace , Sydenham , on Saturday , the 27 th ult . There were present Bros . Gardiner , VV . M . ; R . H . Crowden , P . M . ; Clements , P . M . ; J . C . Woodrow , P . M ., Sec ; Fullwood , P . M ., D . C ; Pen-in , S . VV . ; Vizetclly , J . W . ; Crump , J . D . ; Jas . Crowden , I . G . ; Philps , W . S .,- A . VV . Stead ,
Jenkins , and others . Bro . Fanshawe was duly passed to the Second Degree by the VV . M ., Bro . Gardiner , after which the Ivye-Iaws having been read , and apologies accepted for the absence of various brethren , the Whitsuntide holidays preventing many from being present , the lodge was closed . There being no banquet on this occasion , tiie brethren shortly afterwards separated .
CORINTHIAN LODGE ( No . 13 S 2 ) . —A highly successful meeting of the above flourishing lodge was held on Wednesday , the 24 th ult ., at Bro . W . Clarke's hostelry , the George Hotel , Cubitt Town , E . There was a very large attendance of the brethren , and a full agenda paper , which occupied the lodge from six o ' clock until close upon ten o ' clock . Bro . G . T . Limn , P . M ., VV . M ., was ably
supported in the working by Bros . Smith , S . VV . ; Stapleton , J . W . ; Carnaby , P . M ., Treas . ; C . Searell , P . M ., acting Sec . ( in the regretable absence of Bro . C . VVyatt-Smith , through continued indisposition ); Doring , S . D . ; Morrison , J . D . ; Raiker , I . G . ; Millington , I . P . M . ; and numerous others , and visitors , amongst whom were Bros . S . G . Bonner and Brittain , 127 S ; G . H . Stephens ( Freemason ) ;
and others . Bro . VV . Shayes , P . M ., Tyler , whose experience greatly facilitated the working . Lodge having been opened , Bros . McLeod , Lowrie , S . Marsh , Perry , and C . Parkinson were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . 's ; the working with so many candidates proving what the VV . M . and ollicers of this lodge can do . A ballot was taken for Mr . John Tuppeny , and proved
favourable to his candidateslnp . He was accordingly admitted , and was most impressively initiated into the secrets and mysteries of the Order . The remaining work was the passing of Bro . R . Parkinson to the F . C . Degree , in which Bro . Limn aLo acquitted himself admirably . This concluded the working , and lodge being resumed , several matters were discussed . We were glad to find the
Corinthian I-odge , as ever , is mindful of the Charities , no less than fifty guineas having recently been placed upon Bro . P . M . Delves' list , whilst the lodge is constantly receiving applications from distressed Masons and others , which make a large claim upon its funds . The next business disposed of was the election of Bro . Stephens as an honorary member of the lodge , a proposition which was largely supported
and carried unanimously . Bro . Stephens returned thanks , and promised to give every assistance to the Iodge that was in his power to do . Lodge was closed , and the brethren repaired to another and cooler room to partake of some refreshment , nicely prepared , and which their long and protracted labours had
rendered desirable ; the Corinthians having , with the assistance of Bro . Clarke , the host , again vindicated their character as hospitable entertainers . The usual loyal toasts were briefly given and honoured , and an hour was capitally spent , enlivened with toasts , songs , and recitations , after which the brethren separated in harmony and fraternal feeling .
HENRY MUGGERIDGE LODGE ( No . 1679 ) . —The installation meeting of this thriving lodge met on Saturday last , the 27 th ult ., at Mason ' s Hall Tavern , Coleman-strtet , for the duties of the annual festival . Lodge was duly opened by Bro . Henry John , VV . M ., who was supported as follows : Bros . VV . F . Darnell , S . W ., VV . M . elect . ; J . B . Scriven , P . M . Treas . ; Henry
Muggendge , P . M . Sec ; C . Arnold , S . D . ; C J . Haines , Steward ; J . J . Marsh , Tyler ; J . W . Woodthorpe , E . Hemsley , T . Underwood , G . Stamp / er , J . VV . Embden , D . Dorman , VV . Boyce , J . Catling , J . T . Penney , J . Croger , E . Strode , H . G . Buss , Assist . Grand Secretary , A . J . Street , Ruddall , and others . Visitors : Bros . R . Webb , 179 ; J . L . Cornu , I . G . SGo ; F . CarrJ . W . 1607 ;
, VV . Purvis , 749 ; VV . Fieldwick , P . M . 1364 ; T . C . Swift , 901 ; G . H . Stephens , 13 S 2 , and S . D . 1623 ( Freemason ) and others . After the minutes of the election meeting had been submitted by the veteran and esteemed Secretary , and had received confirmation , Bro . Woodthorpe was tested as to his proficiency and was entrusted . Lodge was advanced .
and f 3 ro . Woodthorpe was admitted to the rank of F . C ., the VV . M . acquitting himself very ably in his final effort of his year of office . The next business was the installation into the chair of K . S ., of Bro . VV . F . Darnell , VV . M . elect , for which purpose that brother was duly presented and was solemnly pledged to a faithful adherence to the ancient landmarks of the Order . Bro . Darnel ! was inducted
into the chair , and proceeded to invest his officers as follows : Bros . Sack , S . W . ; C . Arnold , J . W . ; G . Stampfer . S . D . ; C . J . Haines , J . D . ; A . J . Street , I . G . ; Starr , D . C ; Henry John , I . P . M . and Steward ; H , Muggendge , P . M . Sec ; J . B . Scriven , Treas . ; and J . J . Marsh , lyler . Bro . Aluggendge concluded his arduous task by an impressive rendering of the three ancient
charges , which , together with the entire ceremony , was listened to with great attention . Bro . Darnell acquitted himself of the pleasing duty of presenting in the name of the lodge a handsome jewel to Bro . John , I . P . AL The jewel was a handsome one , bearing a representation of the venerable founder , from whom the name of the lodge is derived , with the usual pendant , on which was engraved , " Presented to Bro . Henry JohnPast
, Master Henry Muggendge Lodge , No . 1 ( 79 , as a token of the respect and esteem the members entertain towards him , and for Ihe kind and efficient manner in which he discharged the duties of VV . M . during his year of office A . L . 5 SS 1-2 , 27 th May , 1 SS 2 . " Bro . John expressed his thanks for the gift , which he should prize most highly . Notice of motion was given to present Bro . Scriven with