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where it is expected they will remain for some time , in order to enjoy the benefit of tho sea air . On Monday , by Her Majesty ' s command , the Prince of Wales held a Levee at St . James ' s Palace , at which the Duke of Connaught , the Dnke of Cambridge , Princo Christian , the Duke of Teck , Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar , & c , were
present . The Hon . Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms , under Captain the Earl of Coventry , and the Yeomen of the Guards , under Captain Lord Skelmersdale , were on duty . A large number of presentations was made , these by the
Queen ' s pleasure being deemed equivalent to presentations to Her Majesty . The Duko of Cambridge , the Princess Mary , Duchess and the Dnke of Teck dined with the Earl of Beaconsfield on Tuesday evening .
Death has been playing havoc among our public men within the last few days . We havo already stated that on Friday last Mr . Wykeham Martin who for the last twenty years had sat iu the House of Commons as one of the members for Rochester died suddenly within the precincts
of the House of Commons . Mr . Martin was only in his forty-sixth year , and his death is very greatly lamented by his fellow members . The Right Honourable Russ & ll Gurney , who not very long since resigned the Recordership of the City of London , has also died after an illness of
only a few days . Mr . Gurney was born in 1804 and had played a distinguished part in connection with the settlement of tho Alabama difference between this country and the United States . The remains of the Duchess of Argyll
have been removed from Westminster Abbey , where they lad lain temporarily , for the north , where they were buried in the family vault on Wednesday , while on Tuesday all that was mortal of the late Earl Russell K . G . and twice
Prime Minister of Great Britain , was buried in the famil y vault of the Russell family at Chenies , the principal mourners being the grandson of the deceased Earl , a youth of twelve who succeeds to the title , and the Hon . Rollo Russell , the surviving son of the Earl . Tho Dnke of Bedford and other members of the family were also present .
We had scarcely had time to congratulate ourselves on the escape of the Emperor of Germany from the assassin ' s hand , when the news was flashed along the telegraph wires that , on Sunday afternoon , when taking his usual drive , his Imperial Majesty ' s life was again attempted , and , on
this occasion , the Avould-bo murderer almost succeeded in his purpose , as tho aged and respected Emperor was wounded by some thirty pellets in the cheek , and on tho arm , wrist , back , and breast . The chasseur in attendance at once sprang down , and entered the carriage for the
purpose of supporting His Majesty , while the passers-by quickly forced an entrance into the house whence the shots had been fired , and succeeded in capturing the murderer , who proved to be a Dr . Nobiling , though not Avithout resistance , and not till he had Avounded himself , it is believed ,
fatally . Iho Avounded soA ereign Avas driven back to the palace and conveyed to bed , Avhen the physicians having examined and tended his Avounds , declared that thero Avere at the time no dangerous symptoms , and fa \ ourable reports
have been received since of His Majesty ' s progress towards recovery . The Crown Prince and Princess have returned to Berlin and are in attendance on His Majesty . There seems to be little doubt that the foul deed is the result of
a Socialist conspiracy , and equally beyond doubt is it that the attempt has caused almost universal consternation throughout Europe , Avhile the telegrams from other capitals , and from all parts of Germany , testify to the great respect iu Avhich the monarch is held . Let us hope that the
G . A . O . T . U . may , in His wisdom , see fit to restore the Emperor to health . The political news in connection with the Eastern Question is of a most hopeful character . It is now settled that the Congress shall meet on Thursday , the 13 th inst .,
at Berlin , and to-day ( Saturday ) Ave understand the Earl of Beaconsfield , AVIIO will be one of the British Plenipotentiaries , Aviil leave London on his way to the German capital . Princo Bismarck will bo one of the German , and Count Schouvaloff one of the Russian representatives , while
France , Italy , and Austria will be represented in part b y M . Waddington , Count Costi , and Count Andrassy respectively . In the meantinc , there is no relaxation on the part of our Government , Avhose efforts to be prepared for Avar
are continued , and among thoso matters Avhich are Avorth y of note must bo mentioned the safe arrival of the Indian Contingent at Malta , where , at au early date , they will be reviewed by the Duke of Cambridge , accompanied , it is fcaid , by the Prince of Wales .
Our Weekly Budget.
We have to thank Bro . E . M . Haigh for a copy of his very beautiful photograph of the picture by Mr . C . G . Rosenberg , of New York , entitled " Freemasonry and Civilization . " The original , which may be seen at Freemasons '
Tavern , is described as " An Allegorical Illustration of the Rise of the Orders of Architecture , " and those who are sufficiently acquainted with our lectures will be able , all the more on that account , to appreciate its beauties . The idea which connects Freemasonry with Civilization in the
progress of mankind from the darkness of cnaos and ignorance to the liyht begotten of knowledge and well-ordered institutions , is not only a wise but a just conception , aacl the artist's success in the execution of the idea is worthy of all praise . A pamphlet which has been published , witli a
view to explaining the design of the picture in all its details , fully illustrates the plan , and should be read by all who wish to interpret it aright . Here it . will SIIHRCR if we note the leading points in this description . The general idea is that the progress of man is due to the joint and
beneficent influence of Freemasonry and Civilization , and the Chaplain ' s jewel which the former carries in her right hand is typical of the religious basis on which this influence rests . These two figures , which occupy the centre of the picture , and are very beautifully drawn , are preceded and
followed by other figures , arranged in two groups . That in front , and , as it were , upholding Freemasonry and her companion , consists of the Virtues , Charity , Hope , Faith , Justice , Mercy , Fortitude , & c , each of which may be distinguished by its special emblem , or in some special manner .
Thus Charity is carrying a cruse of oil , some ears of corn , and some grapes . Faith is looking upwards , duplices tendens ad sidera pahnas , in firm reliance on the wisdom and goodness of the Great Architect , while Hope has linked herself to Faith . Following Freemasonry is a group of
three , which are intended to represent the Masonic principles of Brotherly Love , Relief , and Truth . These two explain and are illustrative of the basis on which Freemasonry and Civilization rely for the influence they exercise over the hnman race . But as to the Rise of the Orders of
Architecture , our readers will be naturally anxious to learn how this idea is carried out , and how it is associated with the progress we owe to Civilization . A glance at the picture will show this ; a closer examination of its details will make it most apparent , even to the outside world . We
will remark in the first place that we modern Freemasons claim with reason to be connected Avith the Architects of old , who were the repositories of artistic and scientific knowlege . The development of architectural beauty through the ages may be taken as illustrating very fully the
development of human progress , and , as a consequence , our Ireemasonry—which is legitimately descended from Architecture —and Civilization—which is merely another term for the progress in science and art of the human race—are here
regarded as co-existent and co-ordinate . Thus tho progress in the art of building , from the rude hut and the Cyclopean cave of primitive man to the less rude gabled building , the building into which the Arch is for the first time
introduced , the more ambitions Stonehenge , and then through the better knoAvn forms or orders of architecture—such as the Tuscan , the Doric indicated by the Acropolis at Athens , and the Ionic by the celebrated Temple of Diana at Ephesus , the Corinthian , which is represented in the foreground ,
where Callimachus is engaged in sketching the Acanthus overshadowing the box of toys , and the Composite to the left—this progress is contemporary with , and indeed , emblematic of the advancement man has made from ignorance to knowledge ; aud thus it is , Ave repeat , that the
association of Freemasonry and Civilisation is fully justified , Other details thero are , such as the quiet English homestead , with the fields of corn fronting it , which are emblematic of Peace and Prosperity , the line of railway showing our progress in the Practical Arts , the shipping in the
distance and behind St . Paul ' s , representing Trade aud Commerce , and St . Paul ' s itself which , as the work of Wren , forms the link which unites modern Freemasonry and ancient Architecture . All these are part and parcel of the general scope of the picture , while as to the
Masonic emblems which are introduced in various places , there is no necessity in addressing a Masonic constituency for us to state more than that , wherever they appear , they will be found most appropriate . Wc will add that Mr .
Rosenberg and Bro . Haigh are both entitled to the thanks of the Craft , the former for the ability with which he has carried out the design of the picture , and the latter for the great beauty aud finish of his photographic reproductions .
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Our Weekly Budget.
where it is expected they will remain for some time , in order to enjoy the benefit of tho sea air . On Monday , by Her Majesty ' s command , the Prince of Wales held a Levee at St . James ' s Palace , at which the Duke of Connaught , the Dnke of Cambridge , Princo Christian , the Duke of Teck , Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar , & c , were
present . The Hon . Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms , under Captain the Earl of Coventry , and the Yeomen of the Guards , under Captain Lord Skelmersdale , were on duty . A large number of presentations was made , these by the
Queen ' s pleasure being deemed equivalent to presentations to Her Majesty . The Duko of Cambridge , the Princess Mary , Duchess and the Dnke of Teck dined with the Earl of Beaconsfield on Tuesday evening .
Death has been playing havoc among our public men within the last few days . We havo already stated that on Friday last Mr . Wykeham Martin who for the last twenty years had sat iu the House of Commons as one of the members for Rochester died suddenly within the precincts
of the House of Commons . Mr . Martin was only in his forty-sixth year , and his death is very greatly lamented by his fellow members . The Right Honourable Russ & ll Gurney , who not very long since resigned the Recordership of the City of London , has also died after an illness of
only a few days . Mr . Gurney was born in 1804 and had played a distinguished part in connection with the settlement of tho Alabama difference between this country and the United States . The remains of the Duchess of Argyll
have been removed from Westminster Abbey , where they lad lain temporarily , for the north , where they were buried in the family vault on Wednesday , while on Tuesday all that was mortal of the late Earl Russell K . G . and twice
Prime Minister of Great Britain , was buried in the famil y vault of the Russell family at Chenies , the principal mourners being the grandson of the deceased Earl , a youth of twelve who succeeds to the title , and the Hon . Rollo Russell , the surviving son of the Earl . Tho Dnke of Bedford and other members of the family were also present .
We had scarcely had time to congratulate ourselves on the escape of the Emperor of Germany from the assassin ' s hand , when the news was flashed along the telegraph wires that , on Sunday afternoon , when taking his usual drive , his Imperial Majesty ' s life was again attempted , and , on
this occasion , the Avould-bo murderer almost succeeded in his purpose , as tho aged and respected Emperor was wounded by some thirty pellets in the cheek , and on tho arm , wrist , back , and breast . The chasseur in attendance at once sprang down , and entered the carriage for the
purpose of supporting His Majesty , while the passers-by quickly forced an entrance into the house whence the shots had been fired , and succeeded in capturing the murderer , who proved to be a Dr . Nobiling , though not Avithout resistance , and not till he had Avounded himself , it is believed ,
fatally . Iho Avounded soA ereign Avas driven back to the palace and conveyed to bed , Avhen the physicians having examined and tended his Avounds , declared that thero Avere at the time no dangerous symptoms , and fa \ ourable reports
have been received since of His Majesty ' s progress towards recovery . The Crown Prince and Princess have returned to Berlin and are in attendance on His Majesty . There seems to be little doubt that the foul deed is the result of
a Socialist conspiracy , and equally beyond doubt is it that the attempt has caused almost universal consternation throughout Europe , Avhile the telegrams from other capitals , and from all parts of Germany , testify to the great respect iu Avhich the monarch is held . Let us hope that the
G . A . O . T . U . may , in His wisdom , see fit to restore the Emperor to health . The political news in connection with the Eastern Question is of a most hopeful character . It is now settled that the Congress shall meet on Thursday , the 13 th inst .,
at Berlin , and to-day ( Saturday ) Ave understand the Earl of Beaconsfield , AVIIO will be one of the British Plenipotentiaries , Aviil leave London on his way to the German capital . Princo Bismarck will bo one of the German , and Count Schouvaloff one of the Russian representatives , while
France , Italy , and Austria will be represented in part b y M . Waddington , Count Costi , and Count Andrassy respectively . In the meantinc , there is no relaxation on the part of our Government , Avhose efforts to be prepared for Avar
are continued , and among thoso matters Avhich are Avorth y of note must bo mentioned the safe arrival of the Indian Contingent at Malta , where , at au early date , they will be reviewed by the Duke of Cambridge , accompanied , it is fcaid , by the Prince of Wales .
Our Weekly Budget.
We have to thank Bro . E . M . Haigh for a copy of his very beautiful photograph of the picture by Mr . C . G . Rosenberg , of New York , entitled " Freemasonry and Civilization . " The original , which may be seen at Freemasons '
Tavern , is described as " An Allegorical Illustration of the Rise of the Orders of Architecture , " and those who are sufficiently acquainted with our lectures will be able , all the more on that account , to appreciate its beauties . The idea which connects Freemasonry with Civilization in the
progress of mankind from the darkness of cnaos and ignorance to the liyht begotten of knowledge and well-ordered institutions , is not only a wise but a just conception , aacl the artist's success in the execution of the idea is worthy of all praise . A pamphlet which has been published , witli a
view to explaining the design of the picture in all its details , fully illustrates the plan , and should be read by all who wish to interpret it aright . Here it . will SIIHRCR if we note the leading points in this description . The general idea is that the progress of man is due to the joint and
beneficent influence of Freemasonry and Civilization , and the Chaplain ' s jewel which the former carries in her right hand is typical of the religious basis on which this influence rests . These two figures , which occupy the centre of the picture , and are very beautifully drawn , are preceded and
followed by other figures , arranged in two groups . That in front , and , as it were , upholding Freemasonry and her companion , consists of the Virtues , Charity , Hope , Faith , Justice , Mercy , Fortitude , & c , each of which may be distinguished by its special emblem , or in some special manner .
Thus Charity is carrying a cruse of oil , some ears of corn , and some grapes . Faith is looking upwards , duplices tendens ad sidera pahnas , in firm reliance on the wisdom and goodness of the Great Architect , while Hope has linked herself to Faith . Following Freemasonry is a group of
three , which are intended to represent the Masonic principles of Brotherly Love , Relief , and Truth . These two explain and are illustrative of the basis on which Freemasonry and Civilization rely for the influence they exercise over the hnman race . But as to the Rise of the Orders of
Architecture , our readers will be naturally anxious to learn how this idea is carried out , and how it is associated with the progress we owe to Civilization . A glance at the picture will show this ; a closer examination of its details will make it most apparent , even to the outside world . We
will remark in the first place that we modern Freemasons claim with reason to be connected Avith the Architects of old , who were the repositories of artistic and scientific knowlege . The development of architectural beauty through the ages may be taken as illustrating very fully the
development of human progress , and , as a consequence , our Ireemasonry—which is legitimately descended from Architecture —and Civilization—which is merely another term for the progress in science and art of the human race—are here
regarded as co-existent and co-ordinate . Thus tho progress in the art of building , from the rude hut and the Cyclopean cave of primitive man to the less rude gabled building , the building into which the Arch is for the first time
introduced , the more ambitions Stonehenge , and then through the better knoAvn forms or orders of architecture—such as the Tuscan , the Doric indicated by the Acropolis at Athens , and the Ionic by the celebrated Temple of Diana at Ephesus , the Corinthian , which is represented in the foreground ,
where Callimachus is engaged in sketching the Acanthus overshadowing the box of toys , and the Composite to the left—this progress is contemporary with , and indeed , emblematic of the advancement man has made from ignorance to knowledge ; aud thus it is , Ave repeat , that the
association of Freemasonry and Civilisation is fully justified , Other details thero are , such as the quiet English homestead , with the fields of corn fronting it , which are emblematic of Peace and Prosperity , the line of railway showing our progress in the Practical Arts , the shipping in the
distance and behind St . Paul ' s , representing Trade aud Commerce , and St . Paul ' s itself which , as the work of Wren , forms the link which unites modern Freemasonry and ancient Architecture . All these are part and parcel of the general scope of the picture , while as to the
Masonic emblems which are introduced in various places , there is no necessity in addressing a Masonic constituency for us to state more than that , wherever they appear , they will be found most appropriate . Wc will add that Mr .
Rosenberg and Bro . Haigh are both entitled to the thanks of the Craft , the former for the ability with which he has carried out the design of the picture , and the latter for the great beauty aud finish of his photographic reproductions .