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pROVINCE OF CORNWALL . NFW CATHEDRAL AT TRURO . A Special meeting of the PROV . GRAND LODGE OF CORNWALL will " be held in the CONCERT HALL , PUBLIC ROOMS , TRURO , on THURSDAY the 20 th day of MAY next , at Ten a . m . Brethren intending to be present to take part in the procession and the Laying of the Corner Stone of the New Cathedral by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., may obtain Tickets at 5 s . each , by applying to Bro . E . T . CARLYON , TRURO , on or before the 30 th day of April inst ., on the following conditions : I . —Brethren in Cornwall must obtain Tickets through the W . M . ' s of their own lodges , who will forward the lists to the Prov . G . Secretary of Cornwall . 2 . —Brethren belonging to other provinces must apply to their Prov . Grand Secretaries , who will communicate direct to the Prov . G . Secretary of Cornwall . 3 . —Brethren belonging to the London District should apply to the Grand Secretary . 4 . —In each case a remittance must accompany the application , and particulars given of the Masonic rank of each brother . 5 . —All brethren to appear in black frock coats , black trowsers , white ties and gloves , high hats , with full Masonic Craft clothing . The apron to be fastened outside the coat , and the jewels to be worn on thc left side . No jewel or emblem to be worn but those appertaining to the Craft or Royal Arch Masonry . 6 . —There will be two enclosures , that in thc N . E . being appropriated to the Masonic Body , and each 5 s . Ticket includes admission to the Masonic Stand . 7 . —Tickets are not transferable , and no Brother can take part in the procession unless provided with onc accordingly . RAILWAY ARRANGEMENTS . Freemasons will have the privilege of travelling to Truro and back at a single fare and a quarter each for the double journey . This concession will apply to ist , 2 nd , and 3 rd class passengers , and tickets taken at Plymouth and stations west thereof , will be available to go and return on the day of issue only . In order to meet the convenience of Freemasons coming from station east of Plymouth , their tickets will be recognised the clay before and thc day after the ceremony . By order of the Right Honourable thc Earl of MOUNT EDGUMBE , Prov . G . Master , E . T . CARLYON , Truro , 14 th April , 1 SS 0 . Prov . G . Secretary .
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ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION . —SECOND APPLICATION . —MAY ELECTION , 1 SS 0 . —Your Votes and Interest are earnestly solicited on behalf of BRO . GEORGE ELLIOTT , ( Now of 91 , Kent Street , Grimsby ) , aged 70 years , who was initiated in Lodge No . 24 S ( formerly 309 ) , at Brixham , in the year 1 S 4 G , and subscribed to it for the last 32 years . He was formerly a fisherman , but had the misfortune to lose his vessel in 1 S 65 , since which time , owing to failing sight , rheumatism , & c , lie could do very little for the support of himself and family , and has been unable to make any provision for declining years . This case is strongly recommended .
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ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION . FOR GIRLS . MRS . HARVEY ( of QG , Camlicnvell-road ) is anxious to expresss her heartfelt thanks to thc many friends of her husband who so kindly gave their assistance in securing the Election of her little Daughter as a Candidate for admission to the Girls' School . To the Members of the London Association , through their Committee , Mrs . Harvey also wishes to convey her more grateful acknowledgments . To their generous help she feels that she is indebted for the success which has placed her little girl in thc Masonic School , and she trusts that the good work which they have taken in hand may he abundantly blessed , both to themselves and to the recipients of their kindly benevolence .
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TO ADVERTISERS . THE FREEMASON has a large circulation in all parts of the Globe . In it the official Reports of the Grand Lodges of Kngland , la-land , and Scotland are published with the special sanction of the respective Grand Masters , and it contains a complete record of Masonic work in this country , our Indian Kmpire , and the Colonies . The vast accession to the ranks of the order during the past few years , and the increasing interest manifested in its doings , has given the Freemason a position and influence which few journals can lay claim to , and tlie proprietor can assert with confidence that announcements appearing in its columns challenge the attention of a very largt and influential body of readers . Advertisement's for thc current week ' s issue arc rcceivcJ np to six o ' clock on Wednesday evening . PuBM & mxc OFVICL : 19 S , Ft . KKT STRI ' . KT , LOXIiOX , K . C .
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TO OUR READERS . THE FREEMASON is published every l- ' riilay inurning , price ,-d ., am ! contains the fullest and latest information R-latini ; to b ' rcciviasoury in every degree . Subscriptions , includiiig Towage : — United States , ,,.,.,. » . ,. United Kingdom . Canada , the Conti- I' » lip , China , Australia lient , Use . - ™* A'aland , & c . 13 s . 15 s . 6 d . 17 s . 6 d . Remittances may he made in Stamps , hut I * o : t ( . mice Orders or Cheques arc preferred , the former payable lo ( liainoi ; Ki : sNi : ^ ii , Chief Oflice , London , tic latter crossed London Joint Stock Bank .
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So -CorresHaitfccHts . T . S . W . —Your communication shall appear in our next . BOOKS , & c , RECEIVED . "Paper and Print , " "The Hebrew Leader , " "Transactions of the Grand Lodg-e of Mechig-an , " " Le Monde Maconnique , " "Keystone , " "Thc Egyptian Gazette , " "The Citizen , " "The Broad Arrow , " "The Folkestone News , " " Bolctin Official , " " Paper Consumers Circular , " " Jewish Chronicle , " "Croydon Weekly Standard , " " Music for a Lodge of Mark Master Masons , " " Scientific Structure of the Universe , " " The Masonic Newspaper , " "Der Lomr Islacnder , " " Masonic Advocate , " "Croydon Guardian , " "Hull Packet , " and "Die Bauhutte . "
The Freemason.
THE FREEMASON .
SATURDAY , APRIL 24 , 1880 . THE gathering at Freemasons' Hall on Friday last was , indeed , a triumphant one in every sense . The hall was crowded ; and the ringing cheers which greeted Prince LEOPOLD ' genial presence and
telling words proved how deep an impression hc has made on the minds and hearts of his brethren . It was , indeed , a noble festival , and one to be long
remembered in our Masonic generations . From first to last all the arrangements were admirable , and reflected great credit on those entrusted with their carrying out .
* * THE magnificent return of £ 13 , 508—sec report —( with eig ht lists to come in ) is , indeed , a fitting tribute to our Royal Chairman , lo thc hold " Masonie Charity" has on the sympathies of thc
brethren , and a befitting response to thc earnestness and energy of 190 Stewards . It is a matter lo make us all feel very proud of " Masons and Masonry . " BRO . HEDCES deserves , as he will receive , the congratulations of countless friends as to thc entire
success which has attended his careful and unwearied labours for the last few months . He is entitled to the greatest kudos for allowing that
noble Charity—the Girls' School—to appeal on its own merits and the true principles of Masonic charity lo the warm hearts and liberal hands of his brethren .
* * WE understand that the amount received up to the present time is /* i 3 , 6 : * -6 18 s . 6 d ., wilh four
lists still to come in . This amount does not include the sum of £ 1050 paid b y the Province of West Yorkshire for thc Bentley Shaw Memorial presentation .
* * WE understand that thc London Masonic Charity Association has received several new members , and is anxious to receive the names of others , in order to consolidate its operations , and renew its efforts in
October next , operations and efforts which have been of such great help lo many a poor candidate , as the grateful letters of friends attest . The subscription is so small , as well as the entrance fee , while life membershi p is attainable for £ 2 2 s ., that we fancy it will soon show a very numerous roll of associates .
* BRO . EDMONSTOXK ' very Masonic letter in our last is a proof of the effect of experience on . 1 candid mind . It is , in our opinion , highl y creditable lo the writer .
* * WE think that " E . L . " ought lo develope a little more clearly his complaint . Something may be
said about brethren sending their votes to the Secretaries , but it has no doubt an invidious appearance , though all the while the Secretaries may only seek to oblige provincial brethren .
WE think that wc are expressing the opinion of most of our fairer friends when we say that never was there a more assiduous and attractive
Board of Ladies' Stewards , and that our Bro . FKXSK RICHMWSOS deserves the thanks of all for thc kindly and yet energetic manner in which he fulfilled all his important duties as Chairman
* * IT was the universal remark that the music was of 1 very high order indeed . We congratulate the
The Freemason.
Board of Stewards greatly on the manifest success of the concert , and the pleasure afforded b y it to all . Some of the pleasant notes of fair singers will linger in thc memory of many a bachelor—yes , and many an old married Mason—for some time to come .
* * WHERE there is so much to praise , it seems a pity to intrude in any degree the baneful voice of blame or criticism . But we feel bound to animadvert on
the un-Masonic habit of brethren coming into the Grand Hall to listen to thc speeches without Masonic clothing . More than one brother had to be requested to retire in order to obtain proper clothing .
* * * IT was the universal remark how well and clearly H . R . H . spoke , and how his words were heard at the very end of the hall most distinctly . It says a good deal both for H . R . H . ' s elocution and the acoustic properties of the hall itself .
* * WE think it well to commend Bro . BEST ' successful catering-, as the dinner was a very good one indeed , and seemed to be full y appreciated . On another occasion when the Chairman is speaking
it might perhaps be as well , if possible , to repress the exuberant eloquence of some of the waiters . But we are unwilling to seem even to find fault . We congratulate Bro . BEST on the Girls' Festival Dinner of 1880 .
* * WE call attention elsewhere to an interesting report of the Dublin Masonic Orphan Boys' Institution , which deserves the sympathy , and we will even add the support , of English brethren .
* * THE analysis of the Stewards' lists elsewhere is very striking in more than one particular . We wish we could think , despite the yearly evidence afforded us by these returns of the true-hearted
liberality and charity of some of our good brothers , that this important duty has been completel y carried b y our Order at large , and by thc totality of our lodges and chapters . As it is , thc " burden
and heat of thc day " are borne year after year b y a comparatively limited number of zealous members of the Masonic body , and a minority , ( still a great minority , ) of our lodges and chapters .
* * * THUS speaks our contemporary thc Broad Arrow of April 17 th . Many of our readers will smile much at the ignorance displayed by this "extern " critic and caviller of the system of Freemasonry
and the feelings of Freemasons : " Freemasonry " in its essence , is undoubtedly cosmopolitan . " Nevertheless , as most of its olliees are lucra-* ' live , it has been mooted whether those should " not be reserved , as formerly amongst the '
Hos" pilallers for their own 'languages . ' At any " rale , it is said that when emoluments are in " question , Masonic appointments should , in accord" ance with thc true principles of the Craft , be elec"tive . To concede the power of appointment toa
" Grand Master who cannot divest himself in cer" tain cases of his political position , is to destroy the " character of the institution by the substitution of " C ; esarism , with its system of patronage , for the
" simpler and more equitable distribution of the " loaves and fishes by general suffrage . It is pre-* ' cisel y by such means as these that all societies and " institutions , ancient and modern , as history shows , "have first been sapped and then left to decay . "
The Stewards' Returns Of The Girls' Festival, 1880.
THE STEWARDS' RETURNS OF THE GIRLS' FESTIVAL , 1880 .
The Stewards' returns are now hclorc us , and very remarkable returns they are . The tolal amount is £ 13 , 626 lSs . 6 d . Of the metropolitan lodges "Old Antiquity - " is
indeed to the fore , with five Stewards and £ 459 15 s . id . — " Vivat Antiquity . " No . 1 S 20 , with eleven Stewards , appears in good form with lhe kindly collection of £ 313 Ss . Cd . No . 15 85 , Bro . T . R . Whitley , follows with £ 205 16 s ., and
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pROVINCE OF CORNWALL . NFW CATHEDRAL AT TRURO . A Special meeting of the PROV . GRAND LODGE OF CORNWALL will " be held in the CONCERT HALL , PUBLIC ROOMS , TRURO , on THURSDAY the 20 th day of MAY next , at Ten a . m . Brethren intending to be present to take part in the procession and the Laying of the Corner Stone of the New Cathedral by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., may obtain Tickets at 5 s . each , by applying to Bro . E . T . CARLYON , TRURO , on or before the 30 th day of April inst ., on the following conditions : I . —Brethren in Cornwall must obtain Tickets through the W . M . ' s of their own lodges , who will forward the lists to the Prov . G . Secretary of Cornwall . 2 . —Brethren belonging to other provinces must apply to their Prov . Grand Secretaries , who will communicate direct to the Prov . G . Secretary of Cornwall . 3 . —Brethren belonging to the London District should apply to the Grand Secretary . 4 . —In each case a remittance must accompany the application , and particulars given of the Masonic rank of each brother . 5 . —All brethren to appear in black frock coats , black trowsers , white ties and gloves , high hats , with full Masonic Craft clothing . The apron to be fastened outside the coat , and the jewels to be worn on thc left side . No jewel or emblem to be worn but those appertaining to the Craft or Royal Arch Masonry . 6 . —There will be two enclosures , that in thc N . E . being appropriated to the Masonic Body , and each 5 s . Ticket includes admission to the Masonic Stand . 7 . —Tickets are not transferable , and no Brother can take part in the procession unless provided with onc accordingly . RAILWAY ARRANGEMENTS . Freemasons will have the privilege of travelling to Truro and back at a single fare and a quarter each for the double journey . This concession will apply to ist , 2 nd , and 3 rd class passengers , and tickets taken at Plymouth and stations west thereof , will be available to go and return on the day of issue only . In order to meet the convenience of Freemasons coming from station east of Plymouth , their tickets will be recognised the clay before and thc day after the ceremony . By order of the Right Honourable thc Earl of MOUNT EDGUMBE , Prov . G . Master , E . T . CARLYON , Truro , 14 th April , 1 SS 0 . Prov . G . Secretary .
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ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION . —SECOND APPLICATION . —MAY ELECTION , 1 SS 0 . —Your Votes and Interest are earnestly solicited on behalf of BRO . GEORGE ELLIOTT , ( Now of 91 , Kent Street , Grimsby ) , aged 70 years , who was initiated in Lodge No . 24 S ( formerly 309 ) , at Brixham , in the year 1 S 4 G , and subscribed to it for the last 32 years . He was formerly a fisherman , but had the misfortune to lose his vessel in 1 S 65 , since which time , owing to failing sight , rheumatism , & c , lie could do very little for the support of himself and family , and has been unable to make any provision for declining years . This case is strongly recommended .
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ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION . FOR GIRLS . MRS . HARVEY ( of QG , Camlicnvell-road ) is anxious to expresss her heartfelt thanks to thc many friends of her husband who so kindly gave their assistance in securing the Election of her little Daughter as a Candidate for admission to the Girls' School . To the Members of the London Association , through their Committee , Mrs . Harvey also wishes to convey her more grateful acknowledgments . To their generous help she feels that she is indebted for the success which has placed her little girl in thc Masonic School , and she trusts that the good work which they have taken in hand may he abundantly blessed , both to themselves and to the recipients of their kindly benevolence .
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TO ADVERTISERS . THE FREEMASON has a large circulation in all parts of the Globe . In it the official Reports of the Grand Lodges of Kngland , la-land , and Scotland are published with the special sanction of the respective Grand Masters , and it contains a complete record of Masonic work in this country , our Indian Kmpire , and the Colonies . The vast accession to the ranks of the order during the past few years , and the increasing interest manifested in its doings , has given the Freemason a position and influence which few journals can lay claim to , and tlie proprietor can assert with confidence that announcements appearing in its columns challenge the attention of a very largt and influential body of readers . Advertisement's for thc current week ' s issue arc rcceivcJ np to six o ' clock on Wednesday evening . PuBM & mxc OFVICL : 19 S , Ft . KKT STRI ' . KT , LOXIiOX , K . C .
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TO OUR READERS . THE FREEMASON is published every l- ' riilay inurning , price ,-d ., am ! contains the fullest and latest information R-latini ; to b ' rcciviasoury in every degree . Subscriptions , includiiig Towage : — United States , ,,.,.,. » . ,. United Kingdom . Canada , the Conti- I' » lip , China , Australia lient , Use . - ™* A'aland , & c . 13 s . 15 s . 6 d . 17 s . 6 d . Remittances may he made in Stamps , hut I * o : t ( . mice Orders or Cheques arc preferred , the former payable lo ( liainoi ; Ki : sNi : ^ ii , Chief Oflice , London , tic latter crossed London Joint Stock Bank .
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So -CorresHaitfccHts . T . S . W . —Your communication shall appear in our next . BOOKS , & c , RECEIVED . "Paper and Print , " "The Hebrew Leader , " "Transactions of the Grand Lodg-e of Mechig-an , " " Le Monde Maconnique , " "Keystone , " "Thc Egyptian Gazette , " "The Citizen , " "The Broad Arrow , " "The Folkestone News , " " Bolctin Official , " " Paper Consumers Circular , " " Jewish Chronicle , " "Croydon Weekly Standard , " " Music for a Lodge of Mark Master Masons , " " Scientific Structure of the Universe , " " The Masonic Newspaper , " "Der Lomr Islacnder , " " Masonic Advocate , " "Croydon Guardian , " "Hull Packet , " and "Die Bauhutte . "
The Freemason.
THE FREEMASON .
SATURDAY , APRIL 24 , 1880 . THE gathering at Freemasons' Hall on Friday last was , indeed , a triumphant one in every sense . The hall was crowded ; and the ringing cheers which greeted Prince LEOPOLD ' genial presence and
telling words proved how deep an impression hc has made on the minds and hearts of his brethren . It was , indeed , a noble festival , and one to be long
remembered in our Masonic generations . From first to last all the arrangements were admirable , and reflected great credit on those entrusted with their carrying out .
* * THE magnificent return of £ 13 , 508—sec report —( with eig ht lists to come in ) is , indeed , a fitting tribute to our Royal Chairman , lo thc hold " Masonie Charity" has on the sympathies of thc
brethren , and a befitting response to thc earnestness and energy of 190 Stewards . It is a matter lo make us all feel very proud of " Masons and Masonry . " BRO . HEDCES deserves , as he will receive , the congratulations of countless friends as to thc entire
success which has attended his careful and unwearied labours for the last few months . He is entitled to the greatest kudos for allowing that
noble Charity—the Girls' School—to appeal on its own merits and the true principles of Masonic charity lo the warm hearts and liberal hands of his brethren .
* * WE understand that the amount received up to the present time is /* i 3 , 6 : * -6 18 s . 6 d ., wilh four
lists still to come in . This amount does not include the sum of £ 1050 paid b y the Province of West Yorkshire for thc Bentley Shaw Memorial presentation .
* * WE understand that thc London Masonic Charity Association has received several new members , and is anxious to receive the names of others , in order to consolidate its operations , and renew its efforts in
October next , operations and efforts which have been of such great help lo many a poor candidate , as the grateful letters of friends attest . The subscription is so small , as well as the entrance fee , while life membershi p is attainable for £ 2 2 s ., that we fancy it will soon show a very numerous roll of associates .
* BRO . EDMONSTOXK ' very Masonic letter in our last is a proof of the effect of experience on . 1 candid mind . It is , in our opinion , highl y creditable lo the writer .
* * WE think that " E . L . " ought lo develope a little more clearly his complaint . Something may be
said about brethren sending their votes to the Secretaries , but it has no doubt an invidious appearance , though all the while the Secretaries may only seek to oblige provincial brethren .
WE think that wc are expressing the opinion of most of our fairer friends when we say that never was there a more assiduous and attractive
Board of Ladies' Stewards , and that our Bro . FKXSK RICHMWSOS deserves the thanks of all for thc kindly and yet energetic manner in which he fulfilled all his important duties as Chairman
* * IT was the universal remark that the music was of 1 very high order indeed . We congratulate the
The Freemason.
Board of Stewards greatly on the manifest success of the concert , and the pleasure afforded b y it to all . Some of the pleasant notes of fair singers will linger in thc memory of many a bachelor—yes , and many an old married Mason—for some time to come .
* * WHERE there is so much to praise , it seems a pity to intrude in any degree the baneful voice of blame or criticism . But we feel bound to animadvert on
the un-Masonic habit of brethren coming into the Grand Hall to listen to thc speeches without Masonic clothing . More than one brother had to be requested to retire in order to obtain proper clothing .
* * * IT was the universal remark how well and clearly H . R . H . spoke , and how his words were heard at the very end of the hall most distinctly . It says a good deal both for H . R . H . ' s elocution and the acoustic properties of the hall itself .
* * WE think it well to commend Bro . BEST ' successful catering-, as the dinner was a very good one indeed , and seemed to be full y appreciated . On another occasion when the Chairman is speaking
it might perhaps be as well , if possible , to repress the exuberant eloquence of some of the waiters . But we are unwilling to seem even to find fault . We congratulate Bro . BEST on the Girls' Festival Dinner of 1880 .
* * WE call attention elsewhere to an interesting report of the Dublin Masonic Orphan Boys' Institution , which deserves the sympathy , and we will even add the support , of English brethren .
* * THE analysis of the Stewards' lists elsewhere is very striking in more than one particular . We wish we could think , despite the yearly evidence afforded us by these returns of the true-hearted
liberality and charity of some of our good brothers , that this important duty has been completel y carried b y our Order at large , and by thc totality of our lodges and chapters . As it is , thc " burden
and heat of thc day " are borne year after year b y a comparatively limited number of zealous members of the Masonic body , and a minority , ( still a great minority , ) of our lodges and chapters .
* * * THUS speaks our contemporary thc Broad Arrow of April 17 th . Many of our readers will smile much at the ignorance displayed by this "extern " critic and caviller of the system of Freemasonry
and the feelings of Freemasons : " Freemasonry " in its essence , is undoubtedly cosmopolitan . " Nevertheless , as most of its olliees are lucra-* ' live , it has been mooted whether those should " not be reserved , as formerly amongst the '
Hos" pilallers for their own 'languages . ' At any " rale , it is said that when emoluments are in " question , Masonic appointments should , in accord" ance with thc true principles of the Craft , be elec"tive . To concede the power of appointment toa
" Grand Master who cannot divest himself in cer" tain cases of his political position , is to destroy the " character of the institution by the substitution of " C ; esarism , with its system of patronage , for the
" simpler and more equitable distribution of the " loaves and fishes by general suffrage . It is pre-* ' cisel y by such means as these that all societies and " institutions , ancient and modern , as history shows , "have first been sapped and then left to decay . "
The Stewards' Returns Of The Girls' Festival, 1880.
THE STEWARDS' RETURNS OF THE GIRLS' FESTIVAL , 1880 .
The Stewards' returns are now hclorc us , and very remarkable returns they are . The tolal amount is £ 13 , 626 lSs . 6 d . Of the metropolitan lodges "Old Antiquity - " is
indeed to the fore , with five Stewards and £ 459 15 s . id . — " Vivat Antiquity . " No . 1 S 20 , with eleven Stewards , appears in good form with lhe kindly collection of £ 313 Ss . Cd . No . 15 85 , Bro . T . R . Whitley , follows with £ 205 16 s ., and