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Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
TORQUAY . —Jordan Lodge ( No , 319 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall or . Wednesday , the 18 th inst ., when there were present Bros , ] ohn Lane , G . Stwd ., Prov . G . M . O ., W . M . ; W . J . Hughan , P . G . W . Eng . ; C . S . Lane , P . G . D . - Eng . ; A . T . Blarney , S . W . ; W . Bradnee , J . W . ; G . C . Searle , Prov . G . D . ; and a goodly number of the members . After the Treasurer ' s accounts had been received and
adopted ( being deemed very satisfactory for a new lodge ) , Bro . A . T . Blarney was presented for installation by Bro . W . J . Hughan to the W . M ., Bro . J . Lane , who installed his successor in an able , highly satisfactory , and most complete manner . Bro . A ' . 'T . Blarney appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . VV . Bradnee , S . W . ; J . Dodge , J . W . ; G . J . Pepprell , M . O . ; B . Knight , S . O . ; W . E . Taylor , J . O . ; T . Taylor , Treas . ; J . Lane , I . P . M ., Sec ;
M . T . Wicks , R . of M . ; G . Rowland , S . D . ; R . Letheren , J . D . ; S . Sandison , D . of 0 . ; T . Brooks , Org . j VV . Hill , I . G . ; T . Prustand G . A . Hussey , Stwds . ; and J .. E . Newton , Tyler . The Worshipful Master then said the first duty he wished to discharge was to refer to the services rendered to the lodge by their I . P . M ., Bro . * John Lane , one . of the founders , and practically the father of the lodge , and ,
alluding to the gratifying fact that Bro . Lane had during his year of office been appointed P . G . M . O . for Devon , and also G . Steward in Grand Lodge , stated that the brethren were themselves desirous of testifying to their estimate of Bro . Lane's zeal and energy by presenting . him with a Prov . G . M . O . ' s jewel , which he had then the pleasure of fixing to Bro . Lane ' s breast . The jewel , of choice design , which was supplied by Bro . Geo . Kenning , bore the following
inscription : "Presented to V . W . Bib . John Lane , Prov . G . M . O . ( Devcn ) , by the members of the Jordan Lodge , No . 319 , Torquay , in app : eciation of his services as their first Master , June iSth , 1 SS 4 . " Bro . J . Lane , in responding , begged the brethren to accept his very best thanks for the handsome jewel they had so kindly and unexpectedly presented to him , and although he could not then find fitting words to express his
grateful acknowledgments ., he assured them it would be his constant endeavour to promote the success of the lodge . After d few congratulatory words to the newly-installed W . M . by Bro . VV . J . Hughan ( who had initiated Bro . Blarney in 1 SC 19 ) , and the nomination of two candidates for advancement , the brethren adjourned to Bro . Bolt's , Queen's Hotel , for refreshment , under the presidency of
the W . M . The loyal toasts having been duly honoured , the VV . M . proposed "The Right Hon . the Earl of Kintore , M . W . G . M . M ., and the Officers of Grand Mark Lodge , " which was responded to by Bros . W . J . Hughan , P . G . W ., and Chas . S . Lane , P . G . Deacon . "The Prov . G . M . M . of Devon , Bro . Col . J . Tanner
Darry , and the Officers of Prov . G . M . Lodge" was acknowledged by Bros . John Lane , Prov . G . M . O ., and Dr . G . C . Searle , * Prov . G . J . D . Bro , J . Lane then proposed "The VV . M ., Bro . A . T . Blarney , " expressing his belief that in the hands of so able a brother the lodge would continue to increase and
prosper . The W . M . then suitably acknowledged the compliment , and assured the brethren he would do his best to maintain the proud position in which he had that day been placed . Bro . VV . "J . Hughan then tookthe gavel , and , by desire of the VV . M ., proposed "The Health of the Installing Master . " He congratu ' . aied Bro . John Lane , I . P . M ., on the able manner in which he had discharged that'duty , the lengthy
ritual being faultlessly rendered , and so far as he had been able to detect ( and he had paid particular attention ) the ceremony had been conducted from beginning to end in the prescribed form . lie hoped , however , that though Bro ; Lane had done so well—in fact , no one could do better—the W . M . would install his successor , as he considered that a duty which the new Master would succeed in ably ' dis ; ¦ charging , and-he much objected to one brother always working that ceremony in a lodge .
"The Health of the Past Masters of 319 , " proposed by Bro . J . Dodge , J . W ., was acknowledged by Bro . C . S . Lane , and the several officers present responded to the toast of "The Wardens and other Officers , " after which Bro . C . S . Lane proposed "The Masonic Charities , " which was duly acknowledged by Bro . G . J . Pepprell , M . O ., who acts as Steward this year ( as Master ofthe Craft lodge ) for each of the three great Masonic Charities . The Tyler ' s toast brouglit to a close a very pleasant evening .
Red Cross Of Constantine.
Red Cross of Constantine .
LEICESTER . —Byzantine Conclave ( No . 44 ) . —The annual festival jof this flourishing conclave and the enthronement of the M . P . S . took place at the Freemasons ' Hall , on VVednesday , the nth . inst . Among the Sir Knts . present were Thomas Worthington , M . P . S . ; Wm . Kelly , F . S . A , Chief Intendant General ; S . S . Partridge , P . S . ; R . Waite , P . S . ; Dr . H . Meadows , V . E . and M . P . S . elect ; Thompson , S . G . ; J . D . Harris , Prelate ; R . Tayler , Treas . ;
W . J . Curtis , Recorder ; W . L . Ball , F . Griffith , VV . A . Fielding , S . A . Morris , S . Cleaver , Miles J . Walker , J . Shiittlewood , and others . "Letters of apology were read from Sir Kts . J . Woodall . ( Scarborough ) , Dr . Hammond , and others . . . The conclave having been opened and thc preliminary business transacted , a Senate of Sovereigns was opened , and Sir Knt . Dr . Meadows was duly enthroned as M . P . S .
by the Chief Intendant General of the district , 111 . Sir Knt . Kelly , F . S . A ., assisted b y Sir' Knts . Partridge and Worthington , Past Sovereigns . A college of Viceroys having been opened ; Sir Knt . Thompson was duly installed asV . Ii . Thc other officers were then invested , Sir Knts . Dr . Hammond and I . D : Harris , as S . and J . Generals ;
R . Tayler , Treas . ( with a vote of thanks for past services ); W . L . Ball , Prelate ; Miles J . Walker , Recorder ; most of the other officers being promoted a step . The M . P . S . intimated his intention of holding a conclave of instruction to enable the newly appointed officers to perform their duties in carrying out the beautiful ritual of this chivalric Order in that efficient manner for which this conclave has
always been voted . The sir knights afterwards adjourned to an elegant banquet , and a most agreeable evening was spent , the usual loyal and official toasts being duly honoured .
The Pope's Encyclical Letter"De Secta Massonum."
THE POPE'S ENCYCLICAL LETTER"DE SECTA MASSONUM . "
( Concluded from page 301 . ) You too , Reverend Brethren , we beg and entreat to strive earnestly in co-operation with Us to extirpate this foul plague which is spreading through all the veins of the country . It is your business to protect the glory of God , the' safety of your fellowmen ( proximorum ) : and with
these objects to contend for You will have no lack of courage , no lack of fortitude . It will be for your prudence to decide by what means these obstacles and hindrances may best ¦ be surmounted . But since according to the authority of Our office it is fitting that we Ourselves should point out some reasonable course of action , be this your determination , first , to strip the mask from Freemasons and present them as they are : and then to teach the
people by discourses and special episcopal letters , what are the artifices employed by such societies to flatter and entice , what depravity there is in their opinions , and what baseness ** in their actions . As Our Predecessors have often asserted , no one should think it lawful to enrol himself in the sect of Freemasons on any account whatever , if the catholic profession and his own safety are of such wei ght with him as they ought to be . Let a pretence of honesty
deceive no one : for some may think that Freemasons demand nothing which is openly contrary to the sanctity of religion or morality : but in spite of this , because both the plan and motive of thc sect itself are wholly vicious and criminal , it is right that it should be unlawful for any one to unite with them , or in any way to assist them . Next you ought by constant teaching and exhorting to draw the multitude to a careful study of the precepts of
religion : and for this purpose we strongly advise you to explain by Writings and . seasonable discourses those elements of most holy matters , in which the christian philosophy is contained . ¦ And the object of this is , that men ' s minds may be restored to health by learnirig , and may be fortified against the manifold forms of error and the varied inducements to vice to be found especially in . this license of writing and inexhaustable greed for learning * . In truth it
is a mighty work : in which however your labours will be especially shared and lightened by the clergy , if with your assistance they have been well trained by a course of discipline and by a knowledge of literature . In truth a cause so honourable and so weighty calls for aid from the industry of such of the laity , as unite affection for religion and their country with probity and learning * . With the allied strength of both bodies do you , Reverend Brethren ,
strive that men may thoroughl y know the Church and hold her dear : for the greater the knowledge and love of her , the greater will be the dislike jnd avoidance of secret societies . Wherefore hot without reason do we seize this fitting opportunity and repeat what we have elsewhere explained , that the Third Orderof Franciscans , whose discipline we have recently tempered with a prudent gentleness , should bespread and guarded as carefully as possible . For its whole design , ' as
it was arranged by its founder is to call men to imitate Jesus Christ , to love , the church , to practise all thc dutiesof the christian virtues ; and hence it ought to have much power towards suppressing the contagion of the most wicked societies . * Let , then , this holy - brotherhood be renewed by daily additions , and from it much fruit may be expected , and in particular that glorious one , that men ' s minds may be drawn oyer to liberty , to fraternity , and to
equality of rights ; not as Freemasons absurdly understand these terms , but as Jesus Christ purchased them for the human race , and as St . Francis sought them . VVe mean the liberty of the " Sons of God , " by which we are the slaves neither of Satan , nor of our desires , most cruel masters : wc mean that fraternity , whose origin is in God the common creator and parent of all men : we mean that equality , which is based on the foundations of
justice and affection , and which would not remove all distinctions between men , but from varieties of life , duties , and pursuits would produce that wonderful agreement , and harmony as it might * be called , which naturally tends to the interests and dignity of a state . In the third place there is a certain wise institution of bur ancestors ; which has been neglected in course of time , but which maybe of some importance under present
circumstances as an exemplar and pattern . We mean schools or colleges of-workmen for protecting both property and morals under the guidance of religion . And if our ancestors felt from the experience of time and from experiment the utility of these colleges , perhaps . our age will feel it the more because they afford a singular means of cruahing . the strength of sects . Those who support themselves by the wages of manual labour , besides that by their mere
condition they of all men are most deserving of affection and consolation , are especially exposed to the allurements of those who proceed by fraud and deceit . Wherefore they should be assisted with greater kindness wherever possible , and should be invited to join honourable societies , lest they may be led astray into dishonourable ones . For this reason we should greatly wish those colleges to be everywhere * re-established for the safety of the common
people under the auspices and patronage of the Bishops in a manner suitable to the times . And we are greatly pleased that already in several places brotherhoods of this sort as well as combinations of their patrons have been formed , each having for its object to assist the honest classes of the lower orders , . to protect and guard their children and families , and to preserve in them the pursuit of p iety , and the precepts of religion , together with integrity of morals . And in this matter we are unwilling here to in
pass over silence that society named from its founder , Vincent , which is alike remarkable as a spectacle and an example , and which deserves so well of people of the lower order . What it is doing , and what it desires to do , is well known , viz ., its whole object is to voluntarily come to the aid of the poor and distressed , and to do this with an admirable sagacity and modesty ; and thc less it wishes tc be seen , the better docs it fulfil its purpose of Christian chanty , and the " more seasonable is its assistance- tc distress .
In the fourth place , in order the more easily to obtain what we wish , we more urgently bespeak your fidelity and watchfulness for the youth , since on them the hopes of human society rest .- Bestow the greatest part of your care on their training : and you should think no forethought too great to be displayed in order to keep the young from those schools . and masters , whence the pestilent breath of sects may be dreaded . Let parents , spiritual directors , and Parish . I nests be urgent under your guidance , amid the
The Pope's Encyclical Letter"De Secta Massonum."
precepts of Christian doctrine in seasonably advising their children and pupils of the infamous character of societies of this sort , and let them learn in good season the deceitful and varied arts , which it has been the custom of the propagators of such societies to employ to ensnare men . Indeed those who rightly teach youths to understand holy matters , would be acting wisely , if they were to induce individuals to determine and promise , never to bind themselves to any
society without the knowledge of their parents or the approval of either their Priest or Confessor . However we well understand that our united labours will bc far from adequate to root out these deadly seeds from the Lord ' s soil , unless the heavenly lord of the vineyard should graciously aid our endeavour . Therefore we must implore his aid and assistance with such earnestness and anxiety as the imminence of the danger and the greatness
of the necessity require . The sect of Freemasons , exulting in its success , bears itself wilh insolence , and seems likely now to ^ put no limit to its pertinacity . * All its followers linked together by a certain infamous alliance and secret community of 'designs are furnishing mutual aid , and encouraging one another to a wicked audacity . So vehement an onslaught demands a little resistance :, without doubt all good men must enter into a full alliance for both
action and prayer . VVe ask them therefore to range themselves with unanimity in close and unshaken array against the advancing power of sects : and let them with many a groan extend supplicant hands to God , and entreat of him that Christianity may thrive and flourish : that the Church may obtain the liberty she needs : that the foolish may return to their senses : and that errors may at some time- give place to truth , and vice to virtue . Let us invite as our
assistant and intercessor the Virgin Mary , mother of God , ¦ that she who overcame Satan from the moment of her conception , may show Herself powerful over these wicked sects , in which it is clear that the boldness of the evil spirit is reviving with unconquered treachery and deceit . Let us pray to Michael , chief of the Heavenly Host , who repulsed the hellish foe : let us pray to Joseph , spouse of the Blessed Virgin ,-who is the gracious patron in Heaven
of the Catholic Church : let us pray to Peter and Paul , the ' great Apostles , who are the authors and invincible avengers of the Christian faith . With their support and united and constant prayers , we trust'that God may seasonably and gracidusly succour the human race under . the dangers to which it is exposed .
As a proof of heavenly gifts and of Our affection , we most lovingly in the Lord bestow our Apostolic Blessing on you , Reverend Brethren , on the Clergy ,, and oh all the people committed to your vigilance . Given at Rome at St . Peter ' s , on the 20 th of April , 1 S 84 , in the seventh vear of Our Pontificate . LEO PP . XIII .
Summer Outing Of The Crusaders; Lodge, No. 1677.
SUMMER OUTING OF THE CRUSADERS ; LODGE , No . 1677 .
The summer 'banquet and ladies'day of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 24 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Virginia Water , and proved so attraCMve that no less than 35 availed themselves of the opportunity which too seldom occurs of laymen and Masons and their ladies meeting to
enjoy a mutual outing . With such a goodly company it is small wonder that an enjoyable day was anticipated , but from the beginning it was apparent that all had made up their minds to enjoy themselves , and that they were amply gratified could not for one mo . ment be doubted , the beaming faces of the ladies in particular being a sure indication that they were securing the greatest amount of pleasure that could be
obtained in the few hours at disposal . I lie weather proved - as fino . as could possibly be , and , idvant ; i ^ e was taken of this for a drive through Windsor Park and around Virginia Water , the enchanting scenery producing the same charm its influence always possesses ; this and the bracing air gave a zest to the banquet which awaited their return to the hotel . This having had ample justice done to it , the brethren and
visitors hied . their way home , but not before expressing a hope that a similar outing would follow in due course . Of the ladies ( in whose honour , be 'it remembered , the outing was held ) among others present were Mrs . Pigot , Mrs . John Maclean , Mis . S . J . Flitcher , Mrs . Cummings , Mrs . Mullord , Mrs . L . Thierry , Mrs . Coles , Mrs . TI . Hallidav , Mrs . Parsons , Mrs . Vernon , and Mi ; s Scull .
Among the brethren were Bros . J . Pignt , W . M . ; ' R . D . Cummings , S . J . Fletcher , and Harold Halliday , Hon . Sec , as representing the Committee ; Bros . Frank Rothschild , P . M . ; Alex . Mullord , P . M . Finsbury Park Lodge ; John Maclean , P . M . Lodge of Asaph ; Gto . David Edmunds , ' VV . M . New Finsbury Park Lodge ( who in a neat and happy speech responded to the ladies'toast ); C M . Brander ,
City of Westminster Lodge ; Thos . Vernon , Robert Burns Lodge ; Taylor , and others ; and' among the laymen Messrs . Coles , Leonidas Thierry , and Arthur Miller . The Committee wish to recoid their thanks to the brethren and visitors who so kindly assisted in making such an unequivocal success of the outing , and especially to Bro . F . Rothschild , P . M . Crusaders and Finsbury Park Lodges , for the great help he gave throughout the day .
Complimentary Dinner To Bro. Dr. Samuel Benton, I.P.M. Alders Gate Lodge, No. 1657.
COMPLIMENTARY DINNER TO BRO . DR . SAMUEL BENTON , I . P . M . ALDERS GATE LODGE , No . 1657 .
The members of the above lodge met at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , on Wednesday last , for the purpose of entertaining at dinner Bro . Dr . Samuel Benton , the I . P . M . of the lodge . The bretliren present incj uded Bros . Samuel
VVhite , VV . M . ; E . Y . Jolliffe , S . W . ; . VV . H . Froom , I . W . ; Rev . Richard Lee , Chap . ; J . D . Allcroft , P . M ., Treas . ; Rev . Dr .- P . H . E . Brette , P . M ., Hon . Sec ; George Kenning , P . M . ; M . R . Webb , Hudson , Anderton , Larkin , J . A . Prothero , Spreckley , David Evans , Daly , Rome , Thomas , A . G . Hockley , Paddon , Sprague , Dr . Stretch Dowse , and others .
The toasts of the "Thc Oueen and the Cratt " and " H . R . H . the Prince and the Princess of Wales " were proposed and duly hondurcd . The . other toasts were " Dr . Samuel Benton , I . P . M-. " ; "The Aldersgate Lodge , " replied to by Bro . J . D . Allcroft , P . AI ., Treas . ; " " The Visitors , " replied to by Bros . Daly , Spreckley , and others ; and "The VV . M ., " proposed by-Bro . ' Dr . Samuel Benton .
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Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
TORQUAY . —Jordan Lodge ( No , 319 ) . —The annual meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall or . Wednesday , the 18 th inst ., when there were present Bros , ] ohn Lane , G . Stwd ., Prov . G . M . O ., W . M . ; W . J . Hughan , P . G . W . Eng . ; C . S . Lane , P . G . D . - Eng . ; A . T . Blarney , S . W . ; W . Bradnee , J . W . ; G . C . Searle , Prov . G . D . ; and a goodly number of the members . After the Treasurer ' s accounts had been received and
adopted ( being deemed very satisfactory for a new lodge ) , Bro . A . T . Blarney was presented for installation by Bro . W . J . Hughan to the W . M ., Bro . J . Lane , who installed his successor in an able , highly satisfactory , and most complete manner . Bro . A ' . 'T . Blarney appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . VV . Bradnee , S . W . ; J . Dodge , J . W . ; G . J . Pepprell , M . O . ; B . Knight , S . O . ; W . E . Taylor , J . O . ; T . Taylor , Treas . ; J . Lane , I . P . M ., Sec ;
M . T . Wicks , R . of M . ; G . Rowland , S . D . ; R . Letheren , J . D . ; S . Sandison , D . of 0 . ; T . Brooks , Org . j VV . Hill , I . G . ; T . Prustand G . A . Hussey , Stwds . ; and J .. E . Newton , Tyler . The Worshipful Master then said the first duty he wished to discharge was to refer to the services rendered to the lodge by their I . P . M ., Bro . * John Lane , one . of the founders , and practically the father of the lodge , and ,
alluding to the gratifying fact that Bro . Lane had during his year of office been appointed P . G . M . O . for Devon , and also G . Steward in Grand Lodge , stated that the brethren were themselves desirous of testifying to their estimate of Bro . Lane's zeal and energy by presenting . him with a Prov . G . M . O . ' s jewel , which he had then the pleasure of fixing to Bro . Lane ' s breast . The jewel , of choice design , which was supplied by Bro . Geo . Kenning , bore the following
inscription : "Presented to V . W . Bib . John Lane , Prov . G . M . O . ( Devcn ) , by the members of the Jordan Lodge , No . 319 , Torquay , in app : eciation of his services as their first Master , June iSth , 1 SS 4 . " Bro . J . Lane , in responding , begged the brethren to accept his very best thanks for the handsome jewel they had so kindly and unexpectedly presented to him , and although he could not then find fitting words to express his
grateful acknowledgments ., he assured them it would be his constant endeavour to promote the success of the lodge . After d few congratulatory words to the newly-installed W . M . by Bro . VV . J . Hughan ( who had initiated Bro . Blarney in 1 SC 19 ) , and the nomination of two candidates for advancement , the brethren adjourned to Bro . Bolt's , Queen's Hotel , for refreshment , under the presidency of
the W . M . The loyal toasts having been duly honoured , the VV . M . proposed "The Right Hon . the Earl of Kintore , M . W . G . M . M ., and the Officers of Grand Mark Lodge , " which was responded to by Bros . W . J . Hughan , P . G . W ., and Chas . S . Lane , P . G . Deacon . "The Prov . G . M . M . of Devon , Bro . Col . J . Tanner
Darry , and the Officers of Prov . G . M . Lodge" was acknowledged by Bros . John Lane , Prov . G . M . O ., and Dr . G . C . Searle , * Prov . G . J . D . Bro , J . Lane then proposed "The VV . M ., Bro . A . T . Blarney , " expressing his belief that in the hands of so able a brother the lodge would continue to increase and
prosper . The W . M . then suitably acknowledged the compliment , and assured the brethren he would do his best to maintain the proud position in which he had that day been placed . Bro . VV . "J . Hughan then tookthe gavel , and , by desire of the VV . M ., proposed "The Health of the Installing Master . " He congratu ' . aied Bro . John Lane , I . P . M ., on the able manner in which he had discharged that'duty , the lengthy
ritual being faultlessly rendered , and so far as he had been able to detect ( and he had paid particular attention ) the ceremony had been conducted from beginning to end in the prescribed form . lie hoped , however , that though Bro ; Lane had done so well—in fact , no one could do better—the W . M . would install his successor , as he considered that a duty which the new Master would succeed in ably ' dis ; ¦ charging , and-he much objected to one brother always working that ceremony in a lodge .
"The Health of the Past Masters of 319 , " proposed by Bro . J . Dodge , J . W ., was acknowledged by Bro . C . S . Lane , and the several officers present responded to the toast of "The Wardens and other Officers , " after which Bro . C . S . Lane proposed "The Masonic Charities , " which was duly acknowledged by Bro . G . J . Pepprell , M . O ., who acts as Steward this year ( as Master ofthe Craft lodge ) for each of the three great Masonic Charities . The Tyler ' s toast brouglit to a close a very pleasant evening .
Red Cross Of Constantine.
Red Cross of Constantine .
LEICESTER . —Byzantine Conclave ( No . 44 ) . —The annual festival jof this flourishing conclave and the enthronement of the M . P . S . took place at the Freemasons ' Hall , on VVednesday , the nth . inst . Among the Sir Knts . present were Thomas Worthington , M . P . S . ; Wm . Kelly , F . S . A , Chief Intendant General ; S . S . Partridge , P . S . ; R . Waite , P . S . ; Dr . H . Meadows , V . E . and M . P . S . elect ; Thompson , S . G . ; J . D . Harris , Prelate ; R . Tayler , Treas . ;
W . J . Curtis , Recorder ; W . L . Ball , F . Griffith , VV . A . Fielding , S . A . Morris , S . Cleaver , Miles J . Walker , J . Shiittlewood , and others . "Letters of apology were read from Sir Kts . J . Woodall . ( Scarborough ) , Dr . Hammond , and others . . . The conclave having been opened and thc preliminary business transacted , a Senate of Sovereigns was opened , and Sir Knt . Dr . Meadows was duly enthroned as M . P . S .
by the Chief Intendant General of the district , 111 . Sir Knt . Kelly , F . S . A ., assisted b y Sir' Knts . Partridge and Worthington , Past Sovereigns . A college of Viceroys having been opened ; Sir Knt . Thompson was duly installed asV . Ii . Thc other officers were then invested , Sir Knts . Dr . Hammond and I . D : Harris , as S . and J . Generals ;
R . Tayler , Treas . ( with a vote of thanks for past services ); W . L . Ball , Prelate ; Miles J . Walker , Recorder ; most of the other officers being promoted a step . The M . P . S . intimated his intention of holding a conclave of instruction to enable the newly appointed officers to perform their duties in carrying out the beautiful ritual of this chivalric Order in that efficient manner for which this conclave has
always been voted . The sir knights afterwards adjourned to an elegant banquet , and a most agreeable evening was spent , the usual loyal and official toasts being duly honoured .
The Pope's Encyclical Letter"De Secta Massonum."
THE POPE'S ENCYCLICAL LETTER"DE SECTA MASSONUM . "
( Concluded from page 301 . ) You too , Reverend Brethren , we beg and entreat to strive earnestly in co-operation with Us to extirpate this foul plague which is spreading through all the veins of the country . It is your business to protect the glory of God , the' safety of your fellowmen ( proximorum ) : and with
these objects to contend for You will have no lack of courage , no lack of fortitude . It will be for your prudence to decide by what means these obstacles and hindrances may best ¦ be surmounted . But since according to the authority of Our office it is fitting that we Ourselves should point out some reasonable course of action , be this your determination , first , to strip the mask from Freemasons and present them as they are : and then to teach the
people by discourses and special episcopal letters , what are the artifices employed by such societies to flatter and entice , what depravity there is in their opinions , and what baseness ** in their actions . As Our Predecessors have often asserted , no one should think it lawful to enrol himself in the sect of Freemasons on any account whatever , if the catholic profession and his own safety are of such wei ght with him as they ought to be . Let a pretence of honesty
deceive no one : for some may think that Freemasons demand nothing which is openly contrary to the sanctity of religion or morality : but in spite of this , because both the plan and motive of thc sect itself are wholly vicious and criminal , it is right that it should be unlawful for any one to unite with them , or in any way to assist them . Next you ought by constant teaching and exhorting to draw the multitude to a careful study of the precepts of
religion : and for this purpose we strongly advise you to explain by Writings and . seasonable discourses those elements of most holy matters , in which the christian philosophy is contained . ¦ And the object of this is , that men ' s minds may be restored to health by learnirig , and may be fortified against the manifold forms of error and the varied inducements to vice to be found especially in . this license of writing and inexhaustable greed for learning * . In truth it
is a mighty work : in which however your labours will be especially shared and lightened by the clergy , if with your assistance they have been well trained by a course of discipline and by a knowledge of literature . In truth a cause so honourable and so weighty calls for aid from the industry of such of the laity , as unite affection for religion and their country with probity and learning * . With the allied strength of both bodies do you , Reverend Brethren ,
strive that men may thoroughl y know the Church and hold her dear : for the greater the knowledge and love of her , the greater will be the dislike jnd avoidance of secret societies . Wherefore hot without reason do we seize this fitting opportunity and repeat what we have elsewhere explained , that the Third Orderof Franciscans , whose discipline we have recently tempered with a prudent gentleness , should bespread and guarded as carefully as possible . For its whole design , ' as
it was arranged by its founder is to call men to imitate Jesus Christ , to love , the church , to practise all thc dutiesof the christian virtues ; and hence it ought to have much power towards suppressing the contagion of the most wicked societies . * Let , then , this holy - brotherhood be renewed by daily additions , and from it much fruit may be expected , and in particular that glorious one , that men ' s minds may be drawn oyer to liberty , to fraternity , and to
equality of rights ; not as Freemasons absurdly understand these terms , but as Jesus Christ purchased them for the human race , and as St . Francis sought them . VVe mean the liberty of the " Sons of God , " by which we are the slaves neither of Satan , nor of our desires , most cruel masters : wc mean that fraternity , whose origin is in God the common creator and parent of all men : we mean that equality , which is based on the foundations of
justice and affection , and which would not remove all distinctions between men , but from varieties of life , duties , and pursuits would produce that wonderful agreement , and harmony as it might * be called , which naturally tends to the interests and dignity of a state . In the third place there is a certain wise institution of bur ancestors ; which has been neglected in course of time , but which maybe of some importance under present
circumstances as an exemplar and pattern . We mean schools or colleges of-workmen for protecting both property and morals under the guidance of religion . And if our ancestors felt from the experience of time and from experiment the utility of these colleges , perhaps . our age will feel it the more because they afford a singular means of cruahing . the strength of sects . Those who support themselves by the wages of manual labour , besides that by their mere
condition they of all men are most deserving of affection and consolation , are especially exposed to the allurements of those who proceed by fraud and deceit . Wherefore they should be assisted with greater kindness wherever possible , and should be invited to join honourable societies , lest they may be led astray into dishonourable ones . For this reason we should greatly wish those colleges to be everywhere * re-established for the safety of the common
people under the auspices and patronage of the Bishops in a manner suitable to the times . And we are greatly pleased that already in several places brotherhoods of this sort as well as combinations of their patrons have been formed , each having for its object to assist the honest classes of the lower orders , . to protect and guard their children and families , and to preserve in them the pursuit of p iety , and the precepts of religion , together with integrity of morals . And in this matter we are unwilling here to in
pass over silence that society named from its founder , Vincent , which is alike remarkable as a spectacle and an example , and which deserves so well of people of the lower order . What it is doing , and what it desires to do , is well known , viz ., its whole object is to voluntarily come to the aid of the poor and distressed , and to do this with an admirable sagacity and modesty ; and thc less it wishes tc be seen , the better docs it fulfil its purpose of Christian chanty , and the " more seasonable is its assistance- tc distress .
In the fourth place , in order the more easily to obtain what we wish , we more urgently bespeak your fidelity and watchfulness for the youth , since on them the hopes of human society rest .- Bestow the greatest part of your care on their training : and you should think no forethought too great to be displayed in order to keep the young from those schools . and masters , whence the pestilent breath of sects may be dreaded . Let parents , spiritual directors , and Parish . I nests be urgent under your guidance , amid the
The Pope's Encyclical Letter"De Secta Massonum."
precepts of Christian doctrine in seasonably advising their children and pupils of the infamous character of societies of this sort , and let them learn in good season the deceitful and varied arts , which it has been the custom of the propagators of such societies to employ to ensnare men . Indeed those who rightly teach youths to understand holy matters , would be acting wisely , if they were to induce individuals to determine and promise , never to bind themselves to any
society without the knowledge of their parents or the approval of either their Priest or Confessor . However we well understand that our united labours will bc far from adequate to root out these deadly seeds from the Lord ' s soil , unless the heavenly lord of the vineyard should graciously aid our endeavour . Therefore we must implore his aid and assistance with such earnestness and anxiety as the imminence of the danger and the greatness
of the necessity require . The sect of Freemasons , exulting in its success , bears itself wilh insolence , and seems likely now to ^ put no limit to its pertinacity . * All its followers linked together by a certain infamous alliance and secret community of 'designs are furnishing mutual aid , and encouraging one another to a wicked audacity . So vehement an onslaught demands a little resistance :, without doubt all good men must enter into a full alliance for both
action and prayer . VVe ask them therefore to range themselves with unanimity in close and unshaken array against the advancing power of sects : and let them with many a groan extend supplicant hands to God , and entreat of him that Christianity may thrive and flourish : that the Church may obtain the liberty she needs : that the foolish may return to their senses : and that errors may at some time- give place to truth , and vice to virtue . Let us invite as our
assistant and intercessor the Virgin Mary , mother of God , ¦ that she who overcame Satan from the moment of her conception , may show Herself powerful over these wicked sects , in which it is clear that the boldness of the evil spirit is reviving with unconquered treachery and deceit . Let us pray to Michael , chief of the Heavenly Host , who repulsed the hellish foe : let us pray to Joseph , spouse of the Blessed Virgin ,-who is the gracious patron in Heaven
of the Catholic Church : let us pray to Peter and Paul , the ' great Apostles , who are the authors and invincible avengers of the Christian faith . With their support and united and constant prayers , we trust'that God may seasonably and gracidusly succour the human race under . the dangers to which it is exposed .
As a proof of heavenly gifts and of Our affection , we most lovingly in the Lord bestow our Apostolic Blessing on you , Reverend Brethren , on the Clergy ,, and oh all the people committed to your vigilance . Given at Rome at St . Peter ' s , on the 20 th of April , 1 S 84 , in the seventh vear of Our Pontificate . LEO PP . XIII .
Summer Outing Of The Crusaders; Lodge, No. 1677.
SUMMER OUTING OF THE CRUSADERS ; LODGE , No . 1677 .
The summer 'banquet and ladies'day of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 24 th inst ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Virginia Water , and proved so attraCMve that no less than 35 availed themselves of the opportunity which too seldom occurs of laymen and Masons and their ladies meeting to
enjoy a mutual outing . With such a goodly company it is small wonder that an enjoyable day was anticipated , but from the beginning it was apparent that all had made up their minds to enjoy themselves , and that they were amply gratified could not for one mo . ment be doubted , the beaming faces of the ladies in particular being a sure indication that they were securing the greatest amount of pleasure that could be
obtained in the few hours at disposal . I lie weather proved - as fino . as could possibly be , and , idvant ; i ^ e was taken of this for a drive through Windsor Park and around Virginia Water , the enchanting scenery producing the same charm its influence always possesses ; this and the bracing air gave a zest to the banquet which awaited their return to the hotel . This having had ample justice done to it , the brethren and
visitors hied . their way home , but not before expressing a hope that a similar outing would follow in due course . Of the ladies ( in whose honour , be 'it remembered , the outing was held ) among others present were Mrs . Pigot , Mrs . John Maclean , Mis . S . J . Flitcher , Mrs . Cummings , Mrs . Mullord , Mrs . L . Thierry , Mrs . Coles , Mrs . TI . Hallidav , Mrs . Parsons , Mrs . Vernon , and Mi ; s Scull .
Among the brethren were Bros . J . Pignt , W . M . ; ' R . D . Cummings , S . J . Fletcher , and Harold Halliday , Hon . Sec , as representing the Committee ; Bros . Frank Rothschild , P . M . ; Alex . Mullord , P . M . Finsbury Park Lodge ; John Maclean , P . M . Lodge of Asaph ; Gto . David Edmunds , ' VV . M . New Finsbury Park Lodge ( who in a neat and happy speech responded to the ladies'toast ); C M . Brander ,
City of Westminster Lodge ; Thos . Vernon , Robert Burns Lodge ; Taylor , and others ; and' among the laymen Messrs . Coles , Leonidas Thierry , and Arthur Miller . The Committee wish to recoid their thanks to the brethren and visitors who so kindly assisted in making such an unequivocal success of the outing , and especially to Bro . F . Rothschild , P . M . Crusaders and Finsbury Park Lodges , for the great help he gave throughout the day .
Complimentary Dinner To Bro. Dr. Samuel Benton, I.P.M. Alders Gate Lodge, No. 1657.
COMPLIMENTARY DINNER TO BRO . DR . SAMUEL BENTON , I . P . M . ALDERS GATE LODGE , No . 1657 .
The members of the above lodge met at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court , on Wednesday last , for the purpose of entertaining at dinner Bro . Dr . Samuel Benton , the I . P . M . of the lodge . The bretliren present incj uded Bros . Samuel
VVhite , VV . M . ; E . Y . Jolliffe , S . W . ; . VV . H . Froom , I . W . ; Rev . Richard Lee , Chap . ; J . D . Allcroft , P . M ., Treas . ; Rev . Dr .- P . H . E . Brette , P . M ., Hon . Sec ; George Kenning , P . M . ; M . R . Webb , Hudson , Anderton , Larkin , J . A . Prothero , Spreckley , David Evans , Daly , Rome , Thomas , A . G . Hockley , Paddon , Sprague , Dr . Stretch Dowse , and others .
The toasts of the "Thc Oueen and the Cratt " and " H . R . H . the Prince and the Princess of Wales " were proposed and duly hondurcd . The . other toasts were " Dr . Samuel Benton , I . P . M-. " ; "The Aldersgate Lodge , " replied to by Bro . J . D . Allcroft , P . AI ., Treas . ; " " The Visitors , " replied to by Bros . Daly , Spreckley , and others ; and "The VV . M ., " proposed by-Bro . ' Dr . Samuel Benton .