A Dissertation On Freemasonry.

social as well as moral character . Every precaution is taken that none but really worthy and honourable men shall be admitted . Here , 1 informed them , my short Masonic career has given me the sad conviction that it was otherwise . How the strict following of my brother ' s recommendation to attend a Lodgo of Instruction could

possibly have prevented me from giving my dissertation , he does not enlig hten me ; therefore it remains a closely veiled mystery . Would it be any satisfaction to him to know that I have been to a Lodgo of Instruction , and that although many of the working brethren were in search of something , they made continual additions to their loss ;

they kept on dropping certain letters , and picked them up again at most inconvenient times ? Is our brother undor the impression that I could have been deterred from suggesting those " absurd changes " by the lessons taught me there ? It is true , that in explaining certain portions of the working of our Continental brethren I

remarked that they impressed me very much , and are , in my estimation , even worthy of emulation . Has this given rise to a mirage before our brother ' s view , wherein he saw the downfall of our beloved Order , so that , imbued with true piety , he fervently raises his voice in prayer that our Ritual , Constitution ( and Aspirations ) , will evei remain unchanged ?

I am , Dear Sir and Brother , Yours fraternally , J . MORDAUNT SICISMUND . 48 Qneen Anne-street , Cavendish-sqnare , 1 st Dec . 1880 .

To The Editor Of The Freemason's Chronicle.

To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE .

London , E . C 29 th Nov . 1880 . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —I was likewise present at the meeting of the Montefiore Lodge when Bro . Sigismund , who is only a very young Mason , gave , by permission of the W . M ., his dissertation on Masonry .

Whilst admitting that much of his lecture might , under the circumstances , have been left unsaid , still I do not see there is any blame attached to a member of the Craft informing other members of his opinions and the impressions created in his mind by visiting foreign Lodges . In my humble opinion it is muoh to Bro . Sigismund ' s credit

to have already , as so young a member , taken so muoh interest , and so thoroughly imbued himself with the true spirit of Freemasonry , that he has at once perceived some painful differences between Masonry as it ought to be and as it is carried out . I am certain , had he communicated his intentions to some ' older member of the Craft ,

he would have left some remarks in abeyance ; but , at the same time , this is no fault , and I am sorry to see it has created a wrong impression . What is occasionally done when there is no business before the Lodge ? The Master , or some efficient brother , works a section or

sections . What are these but explanations of Freemasonry ? and why should a member not deliver a lecture on Freemasonry , and give us a gleaning of the working of foreign Lodges ? I think it is both appropriate and instructive , and that time is better spent in listening on such occasions than in going at once to banquet .

Bro . Sigismund considered some alterations which he noticed worthy of adaptation . I differ with him , and should be sorry to see any alterations , either in our Ritual or Constitution ; but it is onl y by the expression of our opinions that we can convince each other which is right or wrong ; and I for one do not believe that Freemasonry stands ou so weak a basis that it cannot allow a member to express his

individual opinion , and almost to challenge better instruction . I should not have troubled you with these remarks but for the letter of " ONE WHO WAS THERE . " I differed with Bro . Sigismund on the good tact of his lecture , under present circumstances , as I mentioned before , and informed him of this ; but I do not think it deserves the striotures of your correspondent .

Believe me , Dear Sir , Fraternally yours , S . POIIITZER P . M .

Soc. Rosicr. In Anglia.

SOC . ROSICR . in Anglia .

York College . —On Saturday last a meeting of this College was held in the Masonic Rooms , Queen ' s Hotel , York . Amongst those present were Frsitres T . B . Whytehead IX Ch , Ad ., Rev . W . C Lukis VII . Suff ., J . S . Cumberland VII . Celeb ., T . J . Wilkinson V ., E . P . Peterson V ., C . L . Mason V ., R . W . Moore , and others . After some formal and preliminary work Bros . W . Paloy , M . D . ( Ripon ) , and John Oates ( Darlington ) were received into the M . C . and admitted

to the First Grade . At the conclusion of the ceremonies the Chief Adept read a paper on the Literature of the Old Rosicrccians , illustrated by a translation of an old pamphlet of 1619 , entitled " Philosophicus Raptus . " The Suffragan also read a paper on a visit paid by him last summer to the remains of a Preceptory of Knights Hospitallers at Dnnmore , in Herefordshire . Great interest was expressed in both subjects by the members , and the papers were ordered to be printed . The M . C . was then dissolved .

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Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

JOPPA CHAPTER , No . 188 .

THE Installation meeting of this Chapter was held on Monday , the 29 th ult , at tho Albion Tavern , Aldorsgate-street . Comps . P . Dickinson Z ., L . Lazarus II ., W . H . Gulliford J ., J . Lazarus P . Z . Treasurer , N . Banni S . E ., P . Z . 's S . Lazarus , E . P . Albert , n . M . Levy , M . J . Emmanuel , and W . Littaur . The Chaptor was opened , and tho minutes of last Convocation were read and coufirmed . Comp . J . S . Lyon , late of 188 , was elected a joiuing member . A

ballot was taken for tho admission of Bro . Mogaw , Royal Standard Lodgo , No . 1298 , which was unanimously in his favour . Bro . J . Hobiustock , who had beou previously acceptod , was then exalted into tho Order by the M . E . Z ., whoso accurate working it was a pleasure to listen to . Every Officer was perfect in his duties . During the evening a telegram was received from Bro . Megaw , regretting his

absence . Comp . L . Lazarus was installed M . E . Z ., H . Gulliford H ., and P . Isaac J ., tho ceremony boing performed by Comp . W . Littaur in a manner characteristic of that eminent exponent of R . A . ritual . On the re-admission of the Companions tho newly-installed M . E . Z . appointed and invested his Officers : —Comps . P . Dickinson I . P . Z ., . 1 . Lazarus P . Z . Treasurer , N . Baum S . E ., Buderus S . N .,

I . P . Cohen P . S ., Hawkins 1 st Assist ., J . Davis 2 nd Assist ., Smith Janitor . The resignation of two Companions was accepted . Tho report of tho Audit Committee was read and adopted ; this showed a balance in favour of the Chapter of £ 39 17 s 6 d . After hearty good wishes had been rendered b y tho Visitors , the Chapter was closed until January , and the Companions sat down to a sumptuous

and reclwche banquet , provided by Comp . Jennings , and superintended by Comp . M . Silver . Grace having been said , the M . E . Z . proposed tho usual Loyal toasts . Tho M . E . Z . proposed the health of the newly-exalted Companion , who , he folt assured , would be a respected member of tho Chaptor , and one whom they were proud to see among them . He need hardly say he referred to Comp .

Hobinstock , who , in an excellent speech , responded . Tho toast of the joining members was given , coupled with the names of Comps . Rev . S . M . Harris and J . S . Lyon . Comp . S . M . Harris said this was his second visit ; the first time ho came as a visitor ; the second as a joining member . The speaker referred to the admirable and exceptionably able manner in which the Z , had performed the ceremony of

exaltation , and then gave a very learned dissertation on the principles of R . A . Masonry , which was listened to by all present with great attention . Comp . P . Dickinson I . P . Z . said the next toast was a very important one ; it was the health of tho M . E . Z . In the Craft we work for the Mastership of a Lodge : in the Royal Arch for the M . E . Z . ' s chair . To-night we have one at onr head who has acquitted

himself with great Sclat during his year of office . Comp . Lazarus had not only given his services to the study of R . A . Masonry , but ho would rule the Chapter with a kindly hand . The M . E . Z . said that he had always been anxious to preside over a Chapter of R . A . Masons ; he thanked Comp . Dickinson for proposing his health . He then proposed the health of the Visitors whom they were always

pleased to see . He enumerated Comps . South wood , Coltart , Eckstein 1169 , Lyons 753 , and L . Alexander late 188 . He hoped the members of the Chapter , one and all , would give them a hearty fire . After Comp . Southwood had acknowledged this compliment , the M . E . Z . proposed the health of the P . Z . ' s , for which Comp . Dickinson replied . The ability displayed by the other Principals and the other Officers was not overlooked , and then the Janitor gave the parting toast .

Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement . —The usual meeting was held on Tuesday evening , 30 th Nov ., at the Jamaica Tavern , St . Michael's-alley , Cornhill , and , as usual , was numerousl y attended . Present : —Comps . Le Feuvre Z ., Lardner H ., R . Payne J ., Pennefather N ., Dottridge P . S ., Brown Preceptor , and the following Companions : —Wood , Bloomfield , Wyer , Thompson ,

Macdonald , Maidwell , W . Fraser , J . S . Fraser , Duncan , Edwards , Powell , Abell , & c . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Gillard candidate . The whole ceremony was gone through in an almost faultless manner , all the Principals being well up to their work . There can be no doubt that this Chapter offers advantages to young Royal Arch Masons seeking instruction which are not to be found elsewhere . Comp . Brown , the talented Preceptor , is at all

times most painstaking m his efforts to make others as perfect in the ritual of Royal Arch Masonry as he is himself . At the conclusion of the ceremony , Comp . Swan , of the Granite Chapter 1328 , and Comp . Cussans , of the Gladsmuir Chapter 1385 , were unanimously elected members of this Chapter of Improvement . The Chapter was then closed in due form , and adjourned until Tuesday evening , 7 th Deo ., at half-past six o'clock .

We have to thank Bro . Tudor Trevor for a copy of his pamphlet , printed for private circulation , and entitled " The Un-Masonic Trial : Bro . Voigt versus Bros . Carr , Lairing " ,

and Tudor . It does not appear to contain fresh matter and we see no reason for reverting to a subject which -will always retain its unsavourincss , from whatever point of view it may be regarded .

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