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ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS . Miss GRAVE and other relatives tender their sincere and grateful thanks to those brethren who by their interest and assistance secured the election of their nephew , RICHARD ARTHUR GRAVE , On Monday , the nth inst . October 14 th , 1 SS 0 .
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TO OUR READERS . THE FREEMASON is published every Friday morning , price 3 d ., and contains thc fullest and latest information relating to Freemasonry in every degree . Subscriptions , including Postage : — it-. 1 H- . ' r f ; , k r „'„ ii India , China , Australia United Kingdom . Canada ^ thc ^ Conti- Nc ' Zcalind , & c . 13 s . 15 s . 6 d . 17 s . 6 d . Remittances may bc made in Stamps , but Post Office Orders or Cheques are preferred , the former payable to GEORGE KENNINV ., Chief Office , London , thc latter crossed London Joint Stock Bank .
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£ 0 CorrfSMonttentSu The following reports stand over : — Grand Lodge Quebec ; Temple Lodge ; Eboracum Lodge , 1611 ; St . Andrew ' s Chapter , A . and P . Rite , No . 9 ; Masonic Presentation at Lingwood ; Centenary Celebration at Doncaster ; Lodge Four Cardinal Virtues , 979 ; Duke of Connaught , Mark , 199 ; Blair Lodge , S 15 ; Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement ; Unity Lodge , 1637 ; Eboracum Conclave , 137 , Red Cross of Constantine ; Royal Gloucester Chapter , 130 ; Southampton Masonic Benevolent Association ; Manchester Lodge of Affability , 317 ; Kennington Lodge , 1381 J Jordan Lodge , 1402 ; Ancient and Primative Rite , Province of Middlesex . BOOKS , & c , RECEIVED . "Broad Arrow , " "Sunday Times , " "Hull Packet , " " Croydon Guardian , " "Keystone , " "Jewish Chronicle , " "Allen ' s Indian Mail , " " Hand and Heart , " "Egyptian Gazette . " "Hebrew Leader , " "Der Long Islaender , " "Le Monde Maconnique . " "Masonic Age , " ' " Boletin Oficial del Gr . Or de Espana , " "'The Common Good , " " Masonic Record of Western India . "
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NOTICE . The Cosmopolitan Masonic Diary and Pocket Book for 1 SS 1 is preparing for publication on tlie ist of -November . To ensure accuracy a form for filling up lias been sent to every lodge , and tliose Secretaries who Iiave not yet made their returns will greatly oblige the Publisher by doing so at their earliest possible convenience . The Freemason Office , 198 , Flcct-strecl .
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THE FREEMASON .
SATURDAY , OCT . 23 , 1880 .
THE Grand Scribe E ., our esteemed Comp . Lieut .-Col . S HADWELL II . C LERKE , consecrated the new Carnarvon Chapter , No . 1572 , on Saturday last , with much effect and ability . He was assisted by Comp . W , Buss and thc Rev . A . V . A .
WOODFORD , and Comp . J AMES TERRY as Master of the Ceremonies , and the whole proceedings were marked both by Masonic accuracy and efficiency The " work " ol the Grand Scribe was much
admired and much commended , and we are much p leased to note that our excellent companion is a very efficient and careful Consecrating Officer . We trust that all prosperity will attend rhe Carnarvon Chapter .
* * SOME remarks fell from Comps . WOODFORD and Buss at the Carnarvon Chapter consecration
ceremonies and banquet which deserve consideration . Comp . WOODFORD was of opinion that the proportion of chapters to lodges was far too small . Comp . Buss seemed to think that there was not much
room for complaint , and that Royal Arch chapters were steadily increasing . Comp . WOODFORD stated they were under 800 , but the fact is , we think , that they arc not much over 700 . It would be well if the exact number could be ascertained . Now we
are of opinion that all lodges , where it is possible , should have chapters of their own , though sometimes one or more lodges may perhaps combine to form a chapter , as the Carnarvon and Mizpah Lodges have done . We hope that we shall not be
considered very " " revolutionary " if we venture to suggest that each lodge at the expiration of a twelvemonth shall bc able to petition for a chapter , and
that Master Masons should bc exalted to thc Supreme Grade of thc Royal Arch after six months . 'As it takes , most properly , a minimum of Iwo months lo be made a Master Mason , so , we think ,
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that a minimum of six months , three times that period , mi g ht suffice for exaltation . In this way , wc think , Royal Arch Masonry would speedily assume its rightful and proper footing , as the completion of Craft Masonry . The old fashioned
view was that it was not desirable to have too many chapters ; we , on the contrary , think that it is this very mistaken policy—and unfair as we deem it to
Master Masons—which has dwarfed and kept back the status and position of Royal Arch Masonry amongst us . Let us hope for belter days for this very beautiful and interesting Grade .
* * OUR illustrious Bro . the E MPEROR OF GERMANY proclaimed the completion of the noble " Dom-Bau " of " Koln , " or the great Minster at Cologne , on Friday last , in thc midst of a notable
assemblage of Royal and distinguished personages . Thc completion of this historical building carried back archxological students , and German Masons
specially , to the days of the " * Bau-Hutten , " of the "Steinmetzen , " the "Lodges of the Stonemasons , " and reminds us forcibly of that most interesting portion of Masonic history .
* IT seems becoming clearer and clearer , wc think , to thc Masonic investigator of the past that we must set to work to look into thc history of Hermeticism , too long disregarded , if wc wish to grasp
thc true estimate andexact history of Freemasonry . Thc theory of preservation and continuation oi Masonic life in thc world is not altogether satisfied by the Guild theory , for though good , and sensible , and historical , as far as it gees , it does not exhaust critical objections or meet palpable difficulties .
* * * IT isa " point" which deserves tobc noted by us all who value our excellent Charities that the support of the lodges from No . j 700 , and from the chapters , is not as general as it should bc . Indeed , a great
number of lodges and chapters have never yet sent anything to thc Charities , and it has been specially noted how small a proportion of the lodges from 1700 , and of the younger chapters , have yet sent any Stewards to thc Charities . A good deal may ,
no doubt , be said on behalf of pressing preliminary expenses , and subsequent expenses , and yet thc reality remains , explain it ov " discount" il as you
will , as a grave " factor 111 the discussion of thc question , that the material needs and claims of our younger lodges militate with charitable efforts . This ought not to be .
* * THE reports of some of our provincial gatherings arc very striking indeed , particularl y those of Durham and Sussex . In Durham a distinguished nobleman , the M AROOIIS OF L ONDONDERRY , has
been appointed to succeed our old and valued Freemason , Bro . J FAWCETT , as Prov . G . M ., and there before a brilliant assemblage the new Prov . G . M . was ably installed by the EARL OF LATHOM , D . G . M . In Sussex a succession of
Masonic assemblies were carried out with great skill and excellent management . We believe we are betraying no confidence when we say that a good deal of the success of the meetings was owing to the admirable labours of Bro . C . J . SMITH and other excellent brethren .
* * * WE understand that our distinguished Bro . LORD SHERBORNE has resigned , through increasing infirmities , the Prov . G . Mastership of Gloucestershire .
* * WE have been requested to slate with reference lo some remarks at the banquet of tbe Carnarvon Chapter , that the Mizpah and Carnarvon Lodges , from which the Carnarvon Chapter has been
constituted , have alread y made most meritorious efforts for the Charities , and wc do not doubt but that when it is able to do so the Carnarvon Chapter will follow suit in so good a cause , and with such an admirable and united example before it .
# # A VERY large number of invitations have been issued by our distinguished Bro . the LORD MAYOR to the leading members o £ the Order , and we also
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understand that a very large number of applications have been made for invitations , a fact which we do not profess to realize or understand . We hear that about 350 can be seated , and that that number or thereabouts will be present ,
notwithstanding some unavoidable absences . The idea of the LORD MAYOR isa very admirable one in itself , and most complimentary to the Fraternity of which he is a member . We believe that since a previous entertainment of LORD ZETLAND by a
large number of Grand Officers , & c , no such interesting gathering for Freemasons has taken place . We understand that their Royal Highnesses the DUKE OF CONNAUGHT and PRINCE LEOPOLD will both be present at the LORD MAYOR ' banquet .
We venture to add that we think the idea of the LORD MAYOR inviting his Masonic brethren to participate in the hospitalities of the Mansion House is entirely in keeping wilh that kindly and graceful hospitality which has distinguished his year of office .
* * OUR old friend , and once very active brother , whose services to Masonry and the Charities are not forgotten by Freemasons , has written a letter to thc GRAND TREASURER , which we print
elsewhere , relating to swimming at the Boys' School . We quite agree with Bro . J SYMONDS as lo its usefulness and value on hygienic and utilitarian grounds ; but all such questions in a great
Institution like that of our Boys at Wood Green must be governed by the prosaic consideration of expense and practicability . We feel sure that the governing body will not lose sight of thc matter .
* * WE have to record with much regret the decease of our well known and much respected Bro . E . SNELL , a Past Grand Officer of thc Grand Lodge
and Chapter , and Treasurer to the Royal Arch Dinner Mess . He was much appreciated for his kindness of heart , and many other excellent qualities , and will be much missed by many friends .
*« * . * WE have also to record the death , with deep regret , of a very old and distinguished member of Grand Lodge , —Bro . Rev . J HUYSHE , late P . G . M . for Devonshire . His long and faithful services to
Freemasonry in various capacities arc too well known to our readers to require a passing , if regretful , culogium from us , while his amiable and
kindly character , as well as Ins gifts of heart and head , endeared him to a large circle of Masonic and private friends , b y whom his memory will long be revered .
Freemasonry In Durham.
FREEMASONRY IN DURHAM .
( Continued ) It will be well perhaps if wc supplement thc former details , which it cannot bc denied were somewhat dry reading , with a few particulars respecting the govcrnmentof thc province . It appears from thc " Freemasons' Magazine " ( Vol . III . )
for 1794 , that on 21 st March , 1735 , a Bro . Joseph Laycock of the Swallwcll Lodge ( now the Lodge of Industry , No . 48 , Gateshead ) , was appointed Prov . G . Master of Durham , by the then Grand Master , the Earl of Crawford , and according to the same authority the Prov . G . Lodge was held for many years in Swallwell . On 9 th September , 17 S 8 ,
Bro . W . H . Lambton , M . P ., was formally installed Prov . G . Master in the presence of about 150 brethren , his patent having been granted thc year previous , in response to the reejuest of thebrethrcn , by H . R . H . the Duke of Cumberland , Grand Master . On the 24 th September , 1793 , the foundation stone of the Wearmouth Bridge at Sunderland , was
laid by Bro . Rowland Burdon , M . P ,, who at the time was W . M . of the Sea Captains' Lodge , No . 129 , now thc Palatine Lodge , No . 97 . A Grand Lodge had been previously opened in the Phcenix Hall by R . W . Bro . W . HLambton , P . G . M ., and that distinguished Mason , assisted by his Grand Officers took part in the interesting ceremony .
Bro . the Rev . W . Nesheld delivered an eloquent oration on the occasion , and subsequently a grand banquet was held . On the 9 U 1 August , 1796 , the structure , which in more senses than one had been founded by Bro . Rowland Burdon , was formally opened by that brother , who m
recognition of his valuable services had been honoured with a blue apron , H . R . H . Prince William of [ Gloucester , Past Grand Master , being present , together with upwards of 300 brethren . In the procession marched the " Worshipf "' Masters of the following lodges , with their mallets or truncheons , " namely : "Sheffield ; St . George , North
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ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS . Miss GRAVE and other relatives tender their sincere and grateful thanks to those brethren who by their interest and assistance secured the election of their nephew , RICHARD ARTHUR GRAVE , On Monday , the nth inst . October 14 th , 1 SS 0 .
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TO OUR READERS . THE FREEMASON is published every Friday morning , price 3 d ., and contains thc fullest and latest information relating to Freemasonry in every degree . Subscriptions , including Postage : — it-. 1 H- . ' r f ; , k r „'„ ii India , China , Australia United Kingdom . Canada ^ thc ^ Conti- Nc ' Zcalind , & c . 13 s . 15 s . 6 d . 17 s . 6 d . Remittances may bc made in Stamps , but Post Office Orders or Cheques are preferred , the former payable to GEORGE KENNINV ., Chief Office , London , thc latter crossed London Joint Stock Bank .
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£ 0 CorrfSMonttentSu The following reports stand over : — Grand Lodge Quebec ; Temple Lodge ; Eboracum Lodge , 1611 ; St . Andrew ' s Chapter , A . and P . Rite , No . 9 ; Masonic Presentation at Lingwood ; Centenary Celebration at Doncaster ; Lodge Four Cardinal Virtues , 979 ; Duke of Connaught , Mark , 199 ; Blair Lodge , S 15 ; Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement ; Unity Lodge , 1637 ; Eboracum Conclave , 137 , Red Cross of Constantine ; Royal Gloucester Chapter , 130 ; Southampton Masonic Benevolent Association ; Manchester Lodge of Affability , 317 ; Kennington Lodge , 1381 J Jordan Lodge , 1402 ; Ancient and Primative Rite , Province of Middlesex . BOOKS , & c , RECEIVED . "Broad Arrow , " "Sunday Times , " "Hull Packet , " " Croydon Guardian , " "Keystone , " "Jewish Chronicle , " "Allen ' s Indian Mail , " " Hand and Heart , " "Egyptian Gazette . " "Hebrew Leader , " "Der Long Islaender , " "Le Monde Maconnique . " "Masonic Age , " ' " Boletin Oficial del Gr . Or de Espana , " "'The Common Good , " " Masonic Record of Western India . "
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NOTICE . The Cosmopolitan Masonic Diary and Pocket Book for 1 SS 1 is preparing for publication on tlie ist of -November . To ensure accuracy a form for filling up lias been sent to every lodge , and tliose Secretaries who Iiave not yet made their returns will greatly oblige the Publisher by doing so at their earliest possible convenience . The Freemason Office , 198 , Flcct-strecl .
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THE FREEMASON .
SATURDAY , OCT . 23 , 1880 .
THE Grand Scribe E ., our esteemed Comp . Lieut .-Col . S HADWELL II . C LERKE , consecrated the new Carnarvon Chapter , No . 1572 , on Saturday last , with much effect and ability . He was assisted by Comp . W , Buss and thc Rev . A . V . A .
WOODFORD , and Comp . J AMES TERRY as Master of the Ceremonies , and the whole proceedings were marked both by Masonic accuracy and efficiency The " work " ol the Grand Scribe was much
admired and much commended , and we are much p leased to note that our excellent companion is a very efficient and careful Consecrating Officer . We trust that all prosperity will attend rhe Carnarvon Chapter .
* * SOME remarks fell from Comps . WOODFORD and Buss at the Carnarvon Chapter consecration
ceremonies and banquet which deserve consideration . Comp . WOODFORD was of opinion that the proportion of chapters to lodges was far too small . Comp . Buss seemed to think that there was not much
room for complaint , and that Royal Arch chapters were steadily increasing . Comp . WOODFORD stated they were under 800 , but the fact is , we think , that they arc not much over 700 . It would be well if the exact number could be ascertained . Now we
are of opinion that all lodges , where it is possible , should have chapters of their own , though sometimes one or more lodges may perhaps combine to form a chapter , as the Carnarvon and Mizpah Lodges have done . We hope that we shall not be
considered very " " revolutionary " if we venture to suggest that each lodge at the expiration of a twelvemonth shall bc able to petition for a chapter , and
that Master Masons should bc exalted to thc Supreme Grade of thc Royal Arch after six months . 'As it takes , most properly , a minimum of Iwo months lo be made a Master Mason , so , we think ,
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that a minimum of six months , three times that period , mi g ht suffice for exaltation . In this way , wc think , Royal Arch Masonry would speedily assume its rightful and proper footing , as the completion of Craft Masonry . The old fashioned
view was that it was not desirable to have too many chapters ; we , on the contrary , think that it is this very mistaken policy—and unfair as we deem it to
Master Masons—which has dwarfed and kept back the status and position of Royal Arch Masonry amongst us . Let us hope for belter days for this very beautiful and interesting Grade .
* * OUR illustrious Bro . the E MPEROR OF GERMANY proclaimed the completion of the noble " Dom-Bau " of " Koln , " or the great Minster at Cologne , on Friday last , in thc midst of a notable
assemblage of Royal and distinguished personages . Thc completion of this historical building carried back archxological students , and German Masons
specially , to the days of the " * Bau-Hutten , " of the "Steinmetzen , " the "Lodges of the Stonemasons , " and reminds us forcibly of that most interesting portion of Masonic history .
* IT seems becoming clearer and clearer , wc think , to thc Masonic investigator of the past that we must set to work to look into thc history of Hermeticism , too long disregarded , if wc wish to grasp
thc true estimate andexact history of Freemasonry . Thc theory of preservation and continuation oi Masonic life in thc world is not altogether satisfied by the Guild theory , for though good , and sensible , and historical , as far as it gees , it does not exhaust critical objections or meet palpable difficulties .
* * * IT isa " point" which deserves tobc noted by us all who value our excellent Charities that the support of the lodges from No . j 700 , and from the chapters , is not as general as it should bc . Indeed , a great
number of lodges and chapters have never yet sent anything to thc Charities , and it has been specially noted how small a proportion of the lodges from 1700 , and of the younger chapters , have yet sent any Stewards to thc Charities . A good deal may ,
no doubt , be said on behalf of pressing preliminary expenses , and subsequent expenses , and yet thc reality remains , explain it ov " discount" il as you
will , as a grave " factor 111 the discussion of thc question , that the material needs and claims of our younger lodges militate with charitable efforts . This ought not to be .
* * THE reports of some of our provincial gatherings arc very striking indeed , particularl y those of Durham and Sussex . In Durham a distinguished nobleman , the M AROOIIS OF L ONDONDERRY , has
been appointed to succeed our old and valued Freemason , Bro . J FAWCETT , as Prov . G . M ., and there before a brilliant assemblage the new Prov . G . M . was ably installed by the EARL OF LATHOM , D . G . M . In Sussex a succession of
Masonic assemblies were carried out with great skill and excellent management . We believe we are betraying no confidence when we say that a good deal of the success of the meetings was owing to the admirable labours of Bro . C . J . SMITH and other excellent brethren .
* * * WE understand that our distinguished Bro . LORD SHERBORNE has resigned , through increasing infirmities , the Prov . G . Mastership of Gloucestershire .
* * WE have been requested to slate with reference lo some remarks at the banquet of tbe Carnarvon Chapter , that the Mizpah and Carnarvon Lodges , from which the Carnarvon Chapter has been
constituted , have alread y made most meritorious efforts for the Charities , and wc do not doubt but that when it is able to do so the Carnarvon Chapter will follow suit in so good a cause , and with such an admirable and united example before it .
# # A VERY large number of invitations have been issued by our distinguished Bro . the LORD MAYOR to the leading members o £ the Order , and we also
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understand that a very large number of applications have been made for invitations , a fact which we do not profess to realize or understand . We hear that about 350 can be seated , and that that number or thereabouts will be present ,
notwithstanding some unavoidable absences . The idea of the LORD MAYOR isa very admirable one in itself , and most complimentary to the Fraternity of which he is a member . We believe that since a previous entertainment of LORD ZETLAND by a
large number of Grand Officers , & c , no such interesting gathering for Freemasons has taken place . We understand that their Royal Highnesses the DUKE OF CONNAUGHT and PRINCE LEOPOLD will both be present at the LORD MAYOR ' banquet .
We venture to add that we think the idea of the LORD MAYOR inviting his Masonic brethren to participate in the hospitalities of the Mansion House is entirely in keeping wilh that kindly and graceful hospitality which has distinguished his year of office .
* * OUR old friend , and once very active brother , whose services to Masonry and the Charities are not forgotten by Freemasons , has written a letter to thc GRAND TREASURER , which we print
elsewhere , relating to swimming at the Boys' School . We quite agree with Bro . J SYMONDS as lo its usefulness and value on hygienic and utilitarian grounds ; but all such questions in a great
Institution like that of our Boys at Wood Green must be governed by the prosaic consideration of expense and practicability . We feel sure that the governing body will not lose sight of thc matter .
* * WE have to record with much regret the decease of our well known and much respected Bro . E . SNELL , a Past Grand Officer of thc Grand Lodge
and Chapter , and Treasurer to the Royal Arch Dinner Mess . He was much appreciated for his kindness of heart , and many other excellent qualities , and will be much missed by many friends .
*« * . * WE have also to record the death , with deep regret , of a very old and distinguished member of Grand Lodge , —Bro . Rev . J HUYSHE , late P . G . M . for Devonshire . His long and faithful services to
Freemasonry in various capacities arc too well known to our readers to require a passing , if regretful , culogium from us , while his amiable and
kindly character , as well as Ins gifts of heart and head , endeared him to a large circle of Masonic and private friends , b y whom his memory will long be revered .
Freemasonry In Durham.
FREEMASONRY IN DURHAM .
( Continued ) It will be well perhaps if wc supplement thc former details , which it cannot bc denied were somewhat dry reading , with a few particulars respecting the govcrnmentof thc province . It appears from thc " Freemasons' Magazine " ( Vol . III . )
for 1794 , that on 21 st March , 1735 , a Bro . Joseph Laycock of the Swallwcll Lodge ( now the Lodge of Industry , No . 48 , Gateshead ) , was appointed Prov . G . Master of Durham , by the then Grand Master , the Earl of Crawford , and according to the same authority the Prov . G . Lodge was held for many years in Swallwell . On 9 th September , 17 S 8 ,
Bro . W . H . Lambton , M . P ., was formally installed Prov . G . Master in the presence of about 150 brethren , his patent having been granted thc year previous , in response to the reejuest of thebrethrcn , by H . R . H . the Duke of Cumberland , Grand Master . On the 24 th September , 1793 , the foundation stone of the Wearmouth Bridge at Sunderland , was
laid by Bro . Rowland Burdon , M . P ,, who at the time was W . M . of the Sea Captains' Lodge , No . 129 , now thc Palatine Lodge , No . 97 . A Grand Lodge had been previously opened in the Phcenix Hall by R . W . Bro . W . HLambton , P . G . M ., and that distinguished Mason , assisted by his Grand Officers took part in the interesting ceremony .
Bro . the Rev . W . Nesheld delivered an eloquent oration on the occasion , and subsequently a grand banquet was held . On the 9 U 1 August , 1796 , the structure , which in more senses than one had been founded by Bro . Rowland Burdon , was formally opened by that brother , who m
recognition of his valuable services had been honoured with a blue apron , H . R . H . Prince William of [ Gloucester , Past Grand Master , being present , together with upwards of 300 brethren . In the procession marched the " Worshipf "' Masters of the following lodges , with their mallets or truncheons , " namely : "Sheffield ; St . George , North