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maining in hand . The Report of tho Audit Committee was adopted , Bro . Robert Charles Eyres , of Loyalty Lodgo , No . 358 , Bermuda , AA-as balloted for as a joining member and declared elected . On tho proposition , duly seconded , of Bro . W . Hammond , the sum of thirteen guineas was voted from the Lodgo funds , namely : —Threo gninoas towards tho " Burdett Testimonial Fnnd , " and ten guineas for the

Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , to be placed on tho list of the Steward representing tho Lodge nt the next Festival . Notice of motion Avas given by Bro . AA ' alls , that in Bye-law 10 tho Avord " ten " be substituted for " five . " This bye-laAv refers to tho presentation of a P . M . ' s jcAA-el to the retiring AV . M . Wo think this is an umvise procaeding , especially in a young Lodgo like this , as it evinces a tendency

to cultivate tho tinsel rather than tho precepts of tho Craft . The Lodgo Avas then closed , and the brethron adjourned to a very excellent banquet , which had the further advantage of being admirably served . On tho removal of tho cloth tho customary Loyal and Masonic toasts Avero given , Avith a few appropriate remarks in each case . In proposing that of Col . Burdett , the G . M . of tho Province ,

tho chairman regretted the absence , and expressed his belief that Col . Burdett Avas in every Avay Avorthy of tho position ho held in the province , and that ho wns respected by all the brethren , not only for his ability , but for tho courtesy he invariably extended toAvards them , as Avell as for tho deep interest he took in everything connected Avith Freemasonry . To the toast of Bro . Little D . P . G . M . and tho other

P . G . Officer ? . Bro . Rev . doCrespigny P . P . G . C , Bro . BaldAvin P . A . G . P ., and Bro . T . C Walls responded , after which the health of the AV . M . Avas proposed by the reverend brother just named , in highly complimentary terms . Tho AV . M ., in acknowledging it , referred to tho very nourishing condition of the Lodge , as chiefly evidenced by tho fact that there had been during his year of office , Avhich was also the first

year since tho Constitution of the Lodge , as many as twenty-three gentlemen initiated in it . Ho also offered a littlo sound advico to young members as to the principles by Avhich ns Masons they shonld be actuated . To the toast of the Visitors , thoso present in that capacity returned thanks individually . In the conrso of tho evening

several brethren contributed to the pleasure of the meeting , among them being Bro . AValls , Avho sang , very effectively , " God Bless the Prince of AVales , " and other songs , and Bro . Morgan , Avho recited tho Fall of AA olsey , from Shakspearo ' s Henry YITI ., this , AVO presume , being by Avay of contrast to tho rising fortunes of tho AVolsey Lodge .

Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement . —On Tuesday last , there Avere present , at the Jamaica Coffee House , Change-alley , Cornhill , Comps . J . B . Sorrell Z ., Thos . Cull If ., P . Wagner J ., J . Boyd Treas ., Thos . AV . AVhito S . E ., G . L . AVnlker S . N ., F . Brown P . S ., N . Moss , J . Constable , S . II . P . Moore , G . Darcy , It . E . K . Wilkinson , J . Pinder , G . J . Rowe , H . J . Gabb , T . AV . Oekendeu . For . malities complied with , the ceremony Avas rehearsed , Comp . Moss candidate . Comps . AVilkinson nod Gabb Avere elected members .

Why Cannot Women Be Masons.

WHY CANNOT WOMEN BE MASONS .

AT the late anniversary celebration of the Masons at Austin , Nov ., the orator of the day thus discussed the question , <; AVhy cannot AVomcn be Masons ? " It has tho merit of novelty , at least . Tho speaker said : — Woman sometimes complains that she is not permitted to cuter our Lodges and work Avith the Craft in their labors , and learn all thero is to learn in tho institution . AVc learn that before the G . A . O . T . U . had

finished his work , ho was in somo doubt abont creating Eve . Tho creation of every living and creeping thing had been accomplished , and the G . A . O . T . U . had mado Adam ( who Avas the first Mason ) and erected for him the finest Lodgo in the world , aud called it Paradise No . 1 . He then called all the beasts of tho field aud all tl o fowls of the air to pass before Adam for him to name them , which was a piece

of work hehad to do alone , so that no confusion might thereafter arise from Eve , Avho ho kneAV Avould make trouble if she AVUS allowed to participate if he created her beforehand . Adam being very rnneh fatigued with tho labors of his task , fell asleep , and Avhen he avvoko he found Eve iu tho Lodgo with him . Adam , being Senior Warden , placed Eve as the pillar of beauty in the

South , nnd they received their instructions from the Grand Mastor in the East , which , when finished , she immediately called tho Craft from Inhonr to refreshment . Instead of attending to tho duties of her office as she ought , she left her station , violating her obligations , and let in an expelled Mason AVIIO had no business there , aud Avent round Avith him , leaving Adam to look after the jewels . The fclloAv

had been expelled from the Grand Lodge , -with several others , some time before ; but hearing tho footsteps of the Grand Master , he suddenly took his leave , telling Eve to mako aprons , as she and Ad im Avoro not in proper regalia . She Avent and told Adam , and when the Grand Master returned to the Lodge he found that his g ivel had been stolen .

He called fur tho Senior and Junior \ A aniens , who had neglected to "naid the door , and found them absent . After searching for some time , ho came to where they AVPIO hid , and demanded of Adam Avhat he was doing there , instead of occupying his official position . Adam replied that he was waiting for Eve to call the Craft from refreshment to Inborn- again , and that the Craft Avas not properly clothed , which they Avere making provision for . Turning to Eve , ho asked

her Avhat she had to offer in excuse for her nnoflicial and imniasonic conduct . She replied that a fclloAv , passing himself off as a Grand Lecturer , had been giving her instructions , and she thought it would be no harm to learn them . Tho Grand Master then asked Ay-hat had become of his gavel ; she said she didn't know , unless tho follow had taken it ayvay . Finding that Eve was no longer trustworthy , and that she had

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caused Adam to neglect his duty , and let in one whom he bad expelled , the Grand Master had closed the Lodge , and turning them out , sot a faithful Tyler to guard tho door Avith a flaming sAvord . Adam , repenting his folly , went to work like a man and a good Mason , in order to get reinstated again . Not so Avith Eve ; she got

angry about it , and commenced raising Cain . Adam , on account ot his reformation , Avas permitted to establish Lodges , and Avork iu tho lower degrees , a-r . d yvhile Evo AVUS alloAved to join him in tho Avorks of charity outside , she was never again to bo admitted to assist in tho regular yvork of the Craft . Hence the reason why a yvoman cannot become a Mason . — Ner Zealand I ' ttprr .

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