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BACON'S CENTRAL HOTEL , ADJOINING FREEMASONS' HALL , GREAT OUEEN STREET , LINCOLN'S INN FIELDS , LONDON , W . C . B R O . T HOMAS B A CON begs to solicit the kind patronage of Brethren visiting London . The Craft is aware that it was supposed that the Grand Lodge would purchase the lease of his hotel , a statement to which effect was inserted in all the leading newspapers . He is sorry to say the report is operating much against his business , as many of his friends and the public , thinking his hotel closed , have gone elsewhere . He therefore trusts that his Brother Freemasons in the country will support him , and the more so as he has been a tenant of Grand Lodge for half-a-century .
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WANTED by a Brother , aged 26 , a SITUATION of Trust , either as Secretary , Assistant Secretary , Book-keeper , Cashier , Collector , or any position of responsibility . Well and worthily recommended Address , F . Sievers , jun ., 145 . V , Graham-road , Hackney , E .
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EMPLOYMENT WANTED by a Brother , an Engineer , to take charge of Machinery of a Gentleman ' s Yacht , or in a Factory , or elsewhere . Can be well recommended ; has had sea and river experience , and holds a Board of Trade Certificate . — Address , West , office of Freemason , iG , Great Queen-street , London , W . C .
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EMPLOYMENT Wanted by a Brother , experienced Merchant ; corresponds in German and French . Superior references . Apply to H . S ., 212 , Queen ' s-road , Dalston , N .
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AGENCY . —Bro . J . Muhsam , of Lodz , Russian Poland , Coal and Commission Agent , desires AGENCIES of any kind for this place and district . He can produce first class references . Is a member of the St . John ' s Lodge , Victorious Truth , of Glenvitz , Upper Silesia . Communications to be addressed , care of Freemason Office , iG , Great Queen-street , London , W . C .
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PERILS ABOUND ON EVERY SIDE ! The RAILWAY PASSENGERS' ASSURANCE COMPANY 64 , CORNHILL , INSURES AGAINST ACCIDENTS OF ALL Kl NDS . -ON LAN D OK WATER , AND HAS THE LARGEST INVESTED CAPITAL , THE LARGEST INCOME , A ND P AYS Y EARLY THE L ARGEST A MOUNT OF COMPENSATION of any Accidental Assurance Company . CHAIRMAN .-HARVIE M . FARQUHAR , ESQ . Apply to the Clerks at the Railway Stations , the Local Agents , or West End Office : 8 , GRAND HOTEL BUILDINGS , CHARING CROSS ; or at the HEAD OFFICE :-G 4 , CORNHILL , LONDON , E . C . WILLIAM J . VIAN , Secretary .
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ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY , LIMITED . 10 , ST . SWITHIN'S LANE , LONDON , E . C . General Accidents . I Personal Injuries Railway Accidents . | Deaths by Accident . C- HARDING , Manager .
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Twelfth Edition , post-free , is . DR . WATTS on ASTHMA and BRONCHITIS . A Treatise on the only Successful Method of Curing these Diseases . B y ROBERT G . WATTS , M . D ., F . R . S . L ., F . C . S ., & c . London : C . Mitchell and Co ., Red Lion court Fleet-street ; and Simpkin and Co ., Stationers' Hall-court .
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ESTABLISHED 18 J 1 . DIRKBECK BANK . —Current accounts opened ^ according to the usual practice of ether Bankers , and Intenst allowed on the minimum monthly balances when not drawn below jfaj . No commission charged for keeping Accounts , excepting under exceptional circumstances . The Bank also receives money on Deposit at Three per cent . Interest , repayable on demand . ..... . . ,, The Bank also receives money on Deposit at Three-and-a-half per cent . Interest , repayable on demand . The Bank undertakes for its customers , free of charge , th . custody of Deeds , Writings , and other Securities and Valuables 1 the collection of Bills of Exchange , Dividends , and Coupons ; and the purchase and sale of Stocks and Shares . Letters of Credit and Circular Notes issued . A Pamphlet , with full particulars , on application . FRANCIS RAVENSCROFT , Manager Southampton Buildings , Chancery Lane . THE BIRKBECK BUILDING SOCIETY'S ANNUAL RECEIPTS EXCEED FIVE MILLIONS . HOW TO PURCHASE A HOUSE FOR TWO GUINEAS PER MONTH , with Immediate Possession and No Rent tt pay . Apply at the Olfice of the BIRISBECK BUILDING SOCIITT . COW TO PURCHASE A PLOT OF LAND FOR FIVE ri SHILLINGS PER MONTH , with immediate Possession , cither for Building or Gardening Purposes . Apply at the Office of the B IRKBICK FRIIHOLD LAND SOCIITV . A Pamphlet , with full particulars , on application . FRANCIS RAVENSCROFT Manager . Southampton Buildings , Chancery Lane .
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WEAK OK UKJPKUTIVE SIGHT SPECTACLES scientifically adapted to remedy impaired visicn by Bro . ACKLAND , Surgeon , daily , at Home andThornthwaite ' s Opticians to the Queen , 416 , Strand , London , W . C . Send six iVimps for " Ackland ' s Hints on Spectacles , " which contains valuable siier' -fli '" " * to min ' erers from imperfect sieht .
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AN IMPORTANT FACT ! C-r r \ and upwards carefully invested yZi JL \ J in Options on Stocks and Shares is the safest and most popular way of rapidly making money on the Stock Exchange by the non-liability system . Explanatory Book ( new edition ) giving full details , gratis and post free . — Address , GEORGE EVANS and Co ., Sworn Brokers , Greshain House , London , E . C .
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ME M O R Y . —The LOISETTIAN SCHOOL of PHYSIOLOGICAL MEMORY , the instantaneous art of never forgetting , uses none of the " localities , " " keys , " " pegs , " " links , " or " associations , " of mnemonics . Prospectus post free , giving opinions from actual study of the system of Mr . RICHARD A . PROCTOR , Dr . ANDREW WILSON , and others . Any book learned in one reading . Day and evening classes in " Never Forgetting " and for cure of " Mind-Wandering . " Taught thoroughly by post . —Professor Loisette , 37 , New Oxford-street ( opposite Mudie ' s library ) .
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DRO . ROBERT RAYNHAM , * - * ORPHEUS LODGE , NO . 170 C , PROFESSOR OF SINGING AND ITALIAN , Is open to accept Engagements , and provide VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL ARTISTES FOR MASONIC BANQUETS , CONSECRATIONS , INSTALLATIONS , & c . Address . —St . PAUL'S CATHEDRAL , E . C .
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SEVENTY-EIGHT Songs , Dances , Original RECITATIONS , & c , with full Pianoforte Accompaniment . Nearly all these Songs are original , and very suitable for Masonic Banquets . Positively the Cheapest Collection of Music in the World . 6 d . or Sd . post free . JOHN GUEST , 26 , Iw Lane . Neweate-street . E . C .
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MASONIC LECTURE . " KNOBS AND EXCRESENCES . " BRO . JAMES STEVENS , P . M ., P . Z ., Is open to accept invitations for the delivery of this Lecture in METROPOLITAN or PROVINXIAL LODGES , or LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . No Lecture Fee ; travelling expenses only accepted . Address , Clapham , S . W .
To Correspondents.
To Correspondents .
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS . A History of this Institution is about to be published in the columns of this journal . The first instalment will appear in our next week's issue , and the narrative will be continued regularly week by week until it is completed . The following communications have been received , but are not inserted in this issue owing to want of space : — CRAFT LODGES : Ucrwent , 40 ; Vitruvian , S ;; Caledonian , 204 ; Friendship , 206 ; Fortitude , 2 S 1 ; Affability , 317 ; Highgate , 136 G ; United Military , i £ jG ; Stirling , 1989 . Faith Lodge of Instruction , 141 . Leicester Union Lodge of Instruction . Volubian Chapter , 75 . Ancient Ebor Preceptory , tor . The Cheshire Educational Masonic Institution . The York Masonic Exhibition . Ball of the Lodge of Israel , 1502 , Liverpool . BOOKS , & c , RECEIVED . " Jewish Chronicle , " "Citizen , " "Broad Arrow , " "Anaies Mas ' dnlcos del Grand Orient del Colombia , " "Hull Packet , " " Freemasons' Repository , " " Bye . laws of the Jerusalem Chapter , Philadelphia , " "Rough Ashlar , " "Fishing Gazette , " "The Tricycling journal , " " Frclmaurer Zcitung , " " Proceedings of the Annual Assembly Grand Council of Royal and Select ( Masters of Massachusetts , 168 J , " " Allen ' s Indian Mail , " " Court Circular , " " Citv Press . "
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i^^^^^^s SATURDAY . MAIJIMI 22 . iH 8 i .
Original Correspondence.
Original Correspondence .
[ Wcdo not hold ourselves responsible for , or ci en approving nf , the opfnionsexpressed by ourcorrespondents , but we wish In a « j i .-jt of fair play to all to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion " . ] ^——THE BIBLE AND THE DUTCH FLAGON . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , Permit me a small space in your valuable journa to refer to your remarks on the exhibition at York . The
Bible you mention was never tne property ot tne OIQ urana Lodge . It was for many years on sale by its owner—it was duly inspected by brethren well qualified to judge of its value , and its whereabouts and history pretty well known , and the offer declined , some years before the Eboracum Lodge was ever thought of . The writing of an inscription in is evidence its
a DOOK no or parentage , n looge usea to meet at Howard's , and many of the members belonged to the old Grand Lodge , but the Bible never belonged to Grand Lodge . The Flagon was brought from Hull to York for sale because the Hull collectors would not bite . The Flagon came from Hamburg , and like many other continental odds and ends , was brought over by a ship captain . In all
probability it is ot Bavarian origin . When I hrst saw this Flagon there was nothing about it to give it a Masonic character , and I think it is not very complimentary to the Craft to ascribe the use of such a thing to them . As many of the brethren who visited York may indulge the idea that they have seen what they have not seen , perhaps you will be good enough to insert this note , for errors continually repeated often assume the semblance of truth . — I am , yours fraternally , R . W . HOLLON , P . M . . JJG .
OUR APRIL ELECTIONS . Dear Bro . Kenning , I am afraid many of your readers will deem me belonging to one of the " mendicant orders " when I ask them , if they can spare any Girls' and Boys' votes , kindly to remember , —Very fraternally yours , March 17 , 1 SS 4 . A . F . A . WOODFORD .
THE EASTER VOLUNTEER REVIEW . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , As many of our brethren support the profession of arms by membership in the Volunteer Army , and as a large number will probably be strangers to Portsmouth , ji Committee of the borough of Portsmouth Freemasons ' Club have decided to accord the privilege of honorary membershi p during the Easter holidays to those volunteers
WIIU are suoscrioing members to Masonic lodges , and whose names are forwarded to me through the Secretaries of their lodges , on or before Good Friday next . I shall feel obliged if you will give publicity to this in your valuable journal . —1 am , your fraternally , E . S . MAIN , P . M ., P . Z ,, & c . Secretary . I ' rcemasons' Club , ; y , Commercial-road , Portsmouth .
Reviews
REVIEWS
THE FREEMASONS' LIBER MUS 1 CUS . Edited by Bro . Dr . VV . SPARK . London : George Kenning , iG and IGA , Great Queen-street , W . C . This is a more compact and cheaper edition of a wellknown and very useful work for lodges and brethren . For some time past a tendency has been happily increasing amongst us to develope and utilize the elevating and sympathetic influences of music in our lodge ceremonials
and lodge gatherings . We feel sure , after a long apprenticeship , that our very effective ritual can be rendered still more striking and impressive , if underdue carefulness and proper control , we employ the always beneficial aid of the soft influences of harmony , alike symbolical and realistic . It is undoubtedly true from the happy and appropriate "morceaux" which still survive amongst us , that music was once cultivated , more than it has been in the
present century at any late , in our Masonic meetings . Abroad most certainly , and we arc inclined to think in England , music was a valued adjunct alike to our ceremonial assemblies and our social circle . Moiart wrote some very touching pieces for his Masonic brethren , and though in England it may be that in accordance with the taste and temper of the age , say 100 years ago , this Masonic harmony was principally confined to clees and
catches and madrigals , —and the ceremonial chants and compositions were few and far between ; yet still some undoubtedly exist to attest a very edifying practice , and to remind us of a very imposing accessory to the celebration of our mystic rites . We , therefore , much commend this fresh attempt to popularize Masonic melody , to introduce the anthem , the chorale , the chant , where it is practicable . Wc were excessively struck with the musical
portion of an installation ceremonial at the Sphynx Lodge some time ago , and wc should like to sec a cautious and seasonable introduction of musical services . We say "cautious , " because we must never forget that brethren are sometimes apt to grow weary , whether with the length of the anthem or orat . on ; and wc use the word " seasonable , " because sometimes the music selected has not struck us as being the most judicious or the most befitting . VVe
wish , however , every prosperity to so reasonable a movement , and wc trust that this little literary venture will turn out to be a great success . If every lodge will purchase a copy of the work such success is at once achieved , and the lodge organist will always have wherewithal to attract nad gratify his hearers . There are many collections of old Masonic glees , catches , madrigals , which deserve stud y by Masonic musical amateurs and professionals . Kloss
gives a large number of musical works , some by distinguished authors , and of a high order . As it is known , some of the greatest musicians have been Freemasons , and many a gem of Masonic melody still remains neglected and forgotten , requiring only to be brought to light and knowledge to be appreciated and admired . In " 1 laic ' s Social Harmony " wc find no less than nine Masonic glees , catches , songs , mostly
unknown to us , such as "Arise gentle muse , " by Orme : " Begin , oh ! ye gentle muses , " Ridley ; " Comus , away , " Hayes ; "Come , here ' s the good health , " Cesar ; " Descend Urania , " Hayes ; "Great ruler , " Green ; "Guardian genius , " Orme ; and " Hail , British Isle , " Green , together with "' Tis to Masons , " attributed in the collection to Handel . As wc write , we have before us several works of Dutch , German , French , and English Masonic melody , and wc therefore trust that this first attempt to revive the laudable
taste for Masonic harmony and the more general introduction of music in our lodges will meet with the approbation of our Craft , and obtain the successful results it really merits . The " Liber Musicus " is so well known to many in a larger form that it requires no eulogy of ours ; but we shall all concede the fact , that Bro . Spark has discovered , adopted , and adapted numerous most effective and charming melodies , which will linger on " attuned ears " for many a day , and will add distinctly to the dignity , beauty , and simplicity of our old and cherished ceremonial .
THE MASONIC WORLD , Boston , U . S . ( Second Notice . ) We have received the February numberof this periodical , and have read the conclusion of Bro . Sothcran ' s paradoxical defence of Joseph Balsamo . Wc repeat " paradoxical , " because Bro . Sothcran ' s expressed view that Balsamo was a "martyr" is just one of those absurd propositions which sometimes take with Masons who have not an intimate
knowledge either of the facts of the case , or the stern realities of history . In the first place , he was not Count Alexander Cagliostro at all , and could not be ; he was simply and truly "Joseph Halsamo . " He was undoubtedly an " Illumina , " and sought to introduce into France and elsewhere , and swell the numberof his dupes , that" Aphrodisiac worship , " whicli , under different names and in different forms , then existed , and still exists , in the world , as in India
and elsewhere , even at the present hour . There can be no doubt that his life was the life of a charlatan , and what the French call an " escroc . " I le was always mixed up with ignoble men , like the Prince Bishop of Strasburgh , and was the head of a semi-unbelieving , revolutionary , androgyne , licentious association , of which , happily for the world , the existence was not long . The friends Bro . Sotheran claims for him arc none of them likely to do him much
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BACON'S CENTRAL HOTEL , ADJOINING FREEMASONS' HALL , GREAT OUEEN STREET , LINCOLN'S INN FIELDS , LONDON , W . C . B R O . T HOMAS B A CON begs to solicit the kind patronage of Brethren visiting London . The Craft is aware that it was supposed that the Grand Lodge would purchase the lease of his hotel , a statement to which effect was inserted in all the leading newspapers . He is sorry to say the report is operating much against his business , as many of his friends and the public , thinking his hotel closed , have gone elsewhere . He therefore trusts that his Brother Freemasons in the country will support him , and the more so as he has been a tenant of Grand Lodge for half-a-century .
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WANTED by a Brother , aged 26 , a SITUATION of Trust , either as Secretary , Assistant Secretary , Book-keeper , Cashier , Collector , or any position of responsibility . Well and worthily recommended Address , F . Sievers , jun ., 145 . V , Graham-road , Hackney , E .
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EMPLOYMENT WANTED by a Brother , an Engineer , to take charge of Machinery of a Gentleman ' s Yacht , or in a Factory , or elsewhere . Can be well recommended ; has had sea and river experience , and holds a Board of Trade Certificate . — Address , West , office of Freemason , iG , Great Queen-street , London , W . C .
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EMPLOYMENT Wanted by a Brother , experienced Merchant ; corresponds in German and French . Superior references . Apply to H . S ., 212 , Queen ' s-road , Dalston , N .
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AGENCY . —Bro . J . Muhsam , of Lodz , Russian Poland , Coal and Commission Agent , desires AGENCIES of any kind for this place and district . He can produce first class references . Is a member of the St . John ' s Lodge , Victorious Truth , of Glenvitz , Upper Silesia . Communications to be addressed , care of Freemason Office , iG , Great Queen-street , London , W . C .
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PERILS ABOUND ON EVERY SIDE ! The RAILWAY PASSENGERS' ASSURANCE COMPANY 64 , CORNHILL , INSURES AGAINST ACCIDENTS OF ALL Kl NDS . -ON LAN D OK WATER , AND HAS THE LARGEST INVESTED CAPITAL , THE LARGEST INCOME , A ND P AYS Y EARLY THE L ARGEST A MOUNT OF COMPENSATION of any Accidental Assurance Company . CHAIRMAN .-HARVIE M . FARQUHAR , ESQ . Apply to the Clerks at the Railway Stations , the Local Agents , or West End Office : 8 , GRAND HOTEL BUILDINGS , CHARING CROSS ; or at the HEAD OFFICE :-G 4 , CORNHILL , LONDON , E . C . WILLIAM J . VIAN , Secretary .
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ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY , LIMITED . 10 , ST . SWITHIN'S LANE , LONDON , E . C . General Accidents . I Personal Injuries Railway Accidents . | Deaths by Accident . C- HARDING , Manager .
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Twelfth Edition , post-free , is . DR . WATTS on ASTHMA and BRONCHITIS . A Treatise on the only Successful Method of Curing these Diseases . B y ROBERT G . WATTS , M . D ., F . R . S . L ., F . C . S ., & c . London : C . Mitchell and Co ., Red Lion court Fleet-street ; and Simpkin and Co ., Stationers' Hall-court .
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ESTABLISHED 18 J 1 . DIRKBECK BANK . —Current accounts opened ^ according to the usual practice of ether Bankers , and Intenst allowed on the minimum monthly balances when not drawn below jfaj . No commission charged for keeping Accounts , excepting under exceptional circumstances . The Bank also receives money on Deposit at Three per cent . Interest , repayable on demand . ..... . . ,, The Bank also receives money on Deposit at Three-and-a-half per cent . Interest , repayable on demand . The Bank undertakes for its customers , free of charge , th . custody of Deeds , Writings , and other Securities and Valuables 1 the collection of Bills of Exchange , Dividends , and Coupons ; and the purchase and sale of Stocks and Shares . Letters of Credit and Circular Notes issued . A Pamphlet , with full particulars , on application . FRANCIS RAVENSCROFT , Manager Southampton Buildings , Chancery Lane . THE BIRKBECK BUILDING SOCIETY'S ANNUAL RECEIPTS EXCEED FIVE MILLIONS . HOW TO PURCHASE A HOUSE FOR TWO GUINEAS PER MONTH , with Immediate Possession and No Rent tt pay . Apply at the Olfice of the BIRISBECK BUILDING SOCIITT . COW TO PURCHASE A PLOT OF LAND FOR FIVE ri SHILLINGS PER MONTH , with immediate Possession , cither for Building or Gardening Purposes . Apply at the Office of the B IRKBICK FRIIHOLD LAND SOCIITV . A Pamphlet , with full particulars , on application . FRANCIS RAVENSCROFT Manager . Southampton Buildings , Chancery Lane .
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WEAK OK UKJPKUTIVE SIGHT SPECTACLES scientifically adapted to remedy impaired visicn by Bro . ACKLAND , Surgeon , daily , at Home andThornthwaite ' s Opticians to the Queen , 416 , Strand , London , W . C . Send six iVimps for " Ackland ' s Hints on Spectacles , " which contains valuable siier' -fli '" " * to min ' erers from imperfect sieht .
Ad00509
AN IMPORTANT FACT ! C-r r \ and upwards carefully invested yZi JL \ J in Options on Stocks and Shares is the safest and most popular way of rapidly making money on the Stock Exchange by the non-liability system . Explanatory Book ( new edition ) giving full details , gratis and post free . — Address , GEORGE EVANS and Co ., Sworn Brokers , Greshain House , London , E . C .
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ME M O R Y . —The LOISETTIAN SCHOOL of PHYSIOLOGICAL MEMORY , the instantaneous art of never forgetting , uses none of the " localities , " " keys , " " pegs , " " links , " or " associations , " of mnemonics . Prospectus post free , giving opinions from actual study of the system of Mr . RICHARD A . PROCTOR , Dr . ANDREW WILSON , and others . Any book learned in one reading . Day and evening classes in " Never Forgetting " and for cure of " Mind-Wandering . " Taught thoroughly by post . —Professor Loisette , 37 , New Oxford-street ( opposite Mudie ' s library ) .
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DRO . ROBERT RAYNHAM , * - * ORPHEUS LODGE , NO . 170 C , PROFESSOR OF SINGING AND ITALIAN , Is open to accept Engagements , and provide VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL ARTISTES FOR MASONIC BANQUETS , CONSECRATIONS , INSTALLATIONS , & c . Address . —St . PAUL'S CATHEDRAL , E . C .
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SEVENTY-EIGHT Songs , Dances , Original RECITATIONS , & c , with full Pianoforte Accompaniment . Nearly all these Songs are original , and very suitable for Masonic Banquets . Positively the Cheapest Collection of Music in the World . 6 d . or Sd . post free . JOHN GUEST , 26 , Iw Lane . Neweate-street . E . C .
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MASONIC LECTURE . " KNOBS AND EXCRESENCES . " BRO . JAMES STEVENS , P . M ., P . Z ., Is open to accept invitations for the delivery of this Lecture in METROPOLITAN or PROVINXIAL LODGES , or LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . No Lecture Fee ; travelling expenses only accepted . Address , Clapham , S . W .
To Correspondents.
To Correspondents .
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS . A History of this Institution is about to be published in the columns of this journal . The first instalment will appear in our next week's issue , and the narrative will be continued regularly week by week until it is completed . The following communications have been received , but are not inserted in this issue owing to want of space : — CRAFT LODGES : Ucrwent , 40 ; Vitruvian , S ;; Caledonian , 204 ; Friendship , 206 ; Fortitude , 2 S 1 ; Affability , 317 ; Highgate , 136 G ; United Military , i £ jG ; Stirling , 1989 . Faith Lodge of Instruction , 141 . Leicester Union Lodge of Instruction . Volubian Chapter , 75 . Ancient Ebor Preceptory , tor . The Cheshire Educational Masonic Institution . The York Masonic Exhibition . Ball of the Lodge of Israel , 1502 , Liverpool . BOOKS , & c , RECEIVED . " Jewish Chronicle , " "Citizen , " "Broad Arrow , " "Anaies Mas ' dnlcos del Grand Orient del Colombia , " "Hull Packet , " " Freemasons' Repository , " " Bye . laws of the Jerusalem Chapter , Philadelphia , " "Rough Ashlar , " "Fishing Gazette , " "The Tricycling journal , " " Frclmaurer Zcitung , " " Proceedings of the Annual Assembly Grand Council of Royal and Select ( Masters of Massachusetts , 168 J , " " Allen ' s Indian Mail , " " Court Circular , " " Citv Press . "
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i^^^^^^s SATURDAY . MAIJIMI 22 . iH 8 i .
Original Correspondence.
Original Correspondence .
[ Wcdo not hold ourselves responsible for , or ci en approving nf , the opfnionsexpressed by ourcorrespondents , but we wish In a « j i .-jt of fair play to all to permit—within certain necessary limits—free discussion " . ] ^——THE BIBLE AND THE DUTCH FLAGON . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , Permit me a small space in your valuable journa to refer to your remarks on the exhibition at York . The
Bible you mention was never tne property ot tne OIQ urana Lodge . It was for many years on sale by its owner—it was duly inspected by brethren well qualified to judge of its value , and its whereabouts and history pretty well known , and the offer declined , some years before the Eboracum Lodge was ever thought of . The writing of an inscription in is evidence its
a DOOK no or parentage , n looge usea to meet at Howard's , and many of the members belonged to the old Grand Lodge , but the Bible never belonged to Grand Lodge . The Flagon was brought from Hull to York for sale because the Hull collectors would not bite . The Flagon came from Hamburg , and like many other continental odds and ends , was brought over by a ship captain . In all
probability it is ot Bavarian origin . When I hrst saw this Flagon there was nothing about it to give it a Masonic character , and I think it is not very complimentary to the Craft to ascribe the use of such a thing to them . As many of the brethren who visited York may indulge the idea that they have seen what they have not seen , perhaps you will be good enough to insert this note , for errors continually repeated often assume the semblance of truth . — I am , yours fraternally , R . W . HOLLON , P . M . . JJG .
OUR APRIL ELECTIONS . Dear Bro . Kenning , I am afraid many of your readers will deem me belonging to one of the " mendicant orders " when I ask them , if they can spare any Girls' and Boys' votes , kindly to remember , —Very fraternally yours , March 17 , 1 SS 4 . A . F . A . WOODFORD .
THE EASTER VOLUNTEER REVIEW . To the Editor of the " Freemason . " Dear Sir and Brother , As many of our brethren support the profession of arms by membership in the Volunteer Army , and as a large number will probably be strangers to Portsmouth , ji Committee of the borough of Portsmouth Freemasons ' Club have decided to accord the privilege of honorary membershi p during the Easter holidays to those volunteers
WIIU are suoscrioing members to Masonic lodges , and whose names are forwarded to me through the Secretaries of their lodges , on or before Good Friday next . I shall feel obliged if you will give publicity to this in your valuable journal . —1 am , your fraternally , E . S . MAIN , P . M ., P . Z ,, & c . Secretary . I ' rcemasons' Club , ; y , Commercial-road , Portsmouth .
Reviews
REVIEWS
THE FREEMASONS' LIBER MUS 1 CUS . Edited by Bro . Dr . VV . SPARK . London : George Kenning , iG and IGA , Great Queen-street , W . C . This is a more compact and cheaper edition of a wellknown and very useful work for lodges and brethren . For some time past a tendency has been happily increasing amongst us to develope and utilize the elevating and sympathetic influences of music in our lodge ceremonials
and lodge gatherings . We feel sure , after a long apprenticeship , that our very effective ritual can be rendered still more striking and impressive , if underdue carefulness and proper control , we employ the always beneficial aid of the soft influences of harmony , alike symbolical and realistic . It is undoubtedly true from the happy and appropriate "morceaux" which still survive amongst us , that music was once cultivated , more than it has been in the
present century at any late , in our Masonic meetings . Abroad most certainly , and we arc inclined to think in England , music was a valued adjunct alike to our ceremonial assemblies and our social circle . Moiart wrote some very touching pieces for his Masonic brethren , and though in England it may be that in accordance with the taste and temper of the age , say 100 years ago , this Masonic harmony was principally confined to clees and
catches and madrigals , —and the ceremonial chants and compositions were few and far between ; yet still some undoubtedly exist to attest a very edifying practice , and to remind us of a very imposing accessory to the celebration of our mystic rites . We , therefore , much commend this fresh attempt to popularize Masonic melody , to introduce the anthem , the chorale , the chant , where it is practicable . Wc were excessively struck with the musical
portion of an installation ceremonial at the Sphynx Lodge some time ago , and wc should like to sec a cautious and seasonable introduction of musical services . We say "cautious , " because we must never forget that brethren are sometimes apt to grow weary , whether with the length of the anthem or orat . on ; and wc use the word " seasonable , " because sometimes the music selected has not struck us as being the most judicious or the most befitting . VVe
wish , however , every prosperity to so reasonable a movement , and wc trust that this little literary venture will turn out to be a great success . If every lodge will purchase a copy of the work such success is at once achieved , and the lodge organist will always have wherewithal to attract nad gratify his hearers . There are many collections of old Masonic glees , catches , madrigals , which deserve stud y by Masonic musical amateurs and professionals . Kloss
gives a large number of musical works , some by distinguished authors , and of a high order . As it is known , some of the greatest musicians have been Freemasons , and many a gem of Masonic melody still remains neglected and forgotten , requiring only to be brought to light and knowledge to be appreciated and admired . In " 1 laic ' s Social Harmony " wc find no less than nine Masonic glees , catches , songs , mostly
unknown to us , such as "Arise gentle muse , " by Orme : " Begin , oh ! ye gentle muses , " Ridley ; " Comus , away , " Hayes ; "Come , here ' s the good health , " Cesar ; " Descend Urania , " Hayes ; "Great ruler , " Green ; "Guardian genius , " Orme ; and " Hail , British Isle , " Green , together with "' Tis to Masons , " attributed in the collection to Handel . As wc write , we have before us several works of Dutch , German , French , and English Masonic melody , and wc therefore trust that this first attempt to revive the laudable
taste for Masonic harmony and the more general introduction of music in our lodges will meet with the approbation of our Craft , and obtain the successful results it really merits . The " Liber Musicus " is so well known to many in a larger form that it requires no eulogy of ours ; but we shall all concede the fact , that Bro . Spark has discovered , adopted , and adapted numerous most effective and charming melodies , which will linger on " attuned ears " for many a day , and will add distinctly to the dignity , beauty , and simplicity of our old and cherished ceremonial .
THE MASONIC WORLD , Boston , U . S . ( Second Notice . ) We have received the February numberof this periodical , and have read the conclusion of Bro . Sothcran ' s paradoxical defence of Joseph Balsamo . Wc repeat " paradoxical , " because Bro . Sothcran ' s expressed view that Balsamo was a "martyr" is just one of those absurd propositions which sometimes take with Masons who have not an intimate
knowledge either of the facts of the case , or the stern realities of history . In the first place , he was not Count Alexander Cagliostro at all , and could not be ; he was simply and truly "Joseph Halsamo . " He was undoubtedly an " Illumina , " and sought to introduce into France and elsewhere , and swell the numberof his dupes , that" Aphrodisiac worship , " whicli , under different names and in different forms , then existed , and still exists , in the world , as in India
and elsewhere , even at the present hour . There can be no doubt that his life was the life of a charlatan , and what the French call an " escroc . " I le was always mixed up with ignoble men , like the Prince Bishop of Strasburgh , and was the head of a semi-unbelieving , revolutionary , androgyne , licentious association , of which , happily for the world , the existence was not long . The friends Bro . Sotheran claims for him arc none of them likely to do him much