Supreme Grand Chapter.

SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER .

A QUARTERLY Convocation of the Supreme Grand Chapter will be held at Freemasons' Hall , London , on Wednesday next , 7 th inst ., at 6 p . m . The meeting promises to be of more than usual interest , by reason of the discussion that is certain to

take place in regard to the alteration of time that must e ' lapse before a Mason is eligible for the Royal Arch and which was agreed to at the last meeting , but is so far

questioned now as to call forth a proposition that the minutes in regard to it be not confirmed . The other business is of the usual character .

Correspondence.

CORRESPONDENCE .

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Correspondents . " " All Letters must bear the name and address of the writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications .

THE GRAND TREASUBERSHIP . To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —Opinions may differ as to tho course Bro . Wm . Shurmur has adopted in resigning his candidature for tho Grand Treasurership . On the one hand , some brethren think he has done a wise thing , and paid a graceful compliment to Bro . Stiles by withdrawing in his favour , and so lessening the number of candidates , on the other , some among his supporters say that he should have stood his chance of election .

But , Sir , let the matter be argued out impartially . The post of Grand Treasurer is the only one of the Grand Offices which lies within the appointment of the Craft , of course excepting the Grand Mastership , and surely a healthy emulation among prominent Masons is good , both individually and collectively . It urges a man to distinguish himself , firstly , in the Craft , and secondly , to promote

the interests of the Charitable Institutions of the Order . It promotes a competition which can only be beneficial to Freemasonry , as it imparts a greater interest to the brethren at large and causes them to take more thoughtful consideration of the position of the men who present themselves for the appointment . I would submit that , provided the brethren are properly qualified and of good report , the more candidates there are nominated the better .

The limited number of Grand Officers , even with the additions made last year , has been so recently discussed that the subject need hardly be referred to here , but as the number of Freemasons is constantly increasing , it necessarily follows that the number of candidates for office must also be greater Most men like to excel , and to do so they must exert themselves , in order to raise themselves above their fellows—ergo , the Order must benefit by their exertions . Yours fraternally , ONE OP THE ELECTORS .

The Whole Duty Of Masons.

THE WHOLE DUTY OF MASONS .

IT a matter for deep regret that of late the idea seems to be gaining ground amongst us that the obligation of a Master Mason does not extend to and cover his relations with the Brethren in private life , but only extends to the converse and works of the Lodgeroom—that work of Brotherly love and unkindness , and

injustice amongst the Brethren in their relations as private citizens , is a matter entirely beyond and outside Masonic cognizance . If this view is correct , and should become generally adopted and acted upon , it must surely eventually tend not only to render the terms of a most

solemn obligation unintelligible and foolish jargon , but also in a very great measure nullify the principle of Brotherly kindness , which is as strictly enjoined as any other of the tenets to which we give assent in that obligation . If Brethren are to be kind , just , and true to

one another when in Lodge assembled , and when unclothed are absolved from their obligation in this respect , then will we in vain seek to impress upon the profane that there can be in our system consistency , integrity , and stability . But I do most earnestly contend , in the

words of one of the most able living exponents of the tenets of Masonry , " that the Brotherly love inculcated by Masonry is no such mere abstraction , nor is its

character left to any general and careless understanding of a Mason who may feel disposed to give much or little to his Brethren , according to the peculiar constitution of his own generous or selfish disposition . It is closely

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defined , the mode and manner and extent of its practice detailed in words , and illustrated in symbolism , so that there can be no excuse for error , nor apology for indifference . " It is but necessary to mention the five points

of fellowship , once and for ever to stamp out the idea that a Mason can ever , at any time , or in any place , or in any way , wilfully injure a Brother Mason , and at the

same time maintain unsullied his own honour and reputation , or remain true either to the spirit or the letter of his obligation . —Rev . Bro . C W . Cully , in Toronto Freemason .

We are glad to hear that the valuable library of Masonic works and prints belonging to the late Bro . H . J . Whymper is not to leave India . The Freemasons of Punjab have raised sufficient money by

subscription to purchase it for their District Grand Lodge . The library will be placed in the hands of trustees , and will be located in Freemasons' Hall , Lahore . We heartily congratulate our Punjab Brethren on their

magnificent acquisition . The library of the late Bro . Whymper is the result of some twenty years' collecting , and as a Masonic library has few better in the whole world . Among other rare Masonic works there is a

complete set of the Constitutions , of which only two other complete sets are known to exist . The library will be called " The Whymper Memorial Library , " and India may well be proud of not letting it leave the country . —Indian Masonic Review .

o o o The present is the Jubilee Year in the history of the Wakefield Lodge , No . 495 , and in honour of the event the usual ball promoted by the members , which took

place in the Music Saloon , Wakefield , on the 19 th ult ., was of greater significance and brilliance than many of its predecessors . The ' following night the children of the brethren held their annual ball in the same room .

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THE CRITERION RESTAURANT , PICCADILLY OIBOOS . DINNERS & SUPPERS A LA CARTE IN THE CELEBRATED EAST ROOM , AND AN EXCELLENT 4 / - SUPPER IS NOW Served from 10 30 to 12 * 30 IN THE WEST ROOM , Both Accompanied by Instrumental Music .