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IT . Dallas , afterwards Vice-President of the United States ; Georgo Wolf , then recently retired from the office of Governor of Pennsylvania , and Joseph R . Chandler , as a writer and a gentleman the peer of any in the State , and subsequently Minister of tho Uniteil States at Rome . They were threo among the first men of the State , with culture and intellect , and spotless lives . It was a scene of moral

grandeur , when thoso men stood there accused and threatened , yet conscious of their innocence and firm in the defence of right , and iu the resistance of fanatical bigotry . It was a mystery , also . There was a moral influence in Freemasonry—it could be nothing elsewhioh bound them firmly to the faithful performance of their duty . There was no prospect of popularity , for they were breasting tho

tide of popular feeling : there was no money-making in view , for nothing in that line is to be gained ; it was simply an unyielding adherence | to duty under the most untoward circumstances . Mysterybut truth . Allow me just here to record a pleasant reminiscence of the after years , when anti-Masonry was dead and buried . Wheu the

persecution began there was a Lodge in North-eastern Ohio , known , if my memory is correct , as " Jerusalem , No . 9 . " It was located in a small village away from any great line of travel , and its members were quiet and industrious farmers , who were busy in opening farms , and building school houses where their children might obtain a common , but practical and useful education . In their home and social circle ,

they exemplified the virtues of their fathers in other days . They read the Bible , toiled faithfully , attended the meetings of their Lodge , and heard an occasional sermon in a log school house , delivered by some zealous missionary , or minister seeking a location . And so passed the days and years among that pure-minded , honest , exemplary people . There were but few tidings reached them from

the outer world , for newspapers were then " like angels visits—few and far between . " Occasionally an echo from the far-off scene of excitement came to them , but it was words only , —the spirit had died on the way , or lost its rancour and malevolence . In the meantime nearly or quite all the Lodges in that part of the State had yielded to the storm , closed their labours and given up their charters , while

sometimes their halls were sacked by mobs of infuriated men calling themselves Christians ! Their records were sometimes destroyed and their jewels carried away as trophies , or to enrich the coffers of anti-Masons . Jerusalem , however , farther back and out of the way of general information , continued its meetings . The members had heard the war of the distant cyclone , that the Lodges had ceased to

work , and that even the Grand Lodge had abandoned its organisation , and—all was lost ! It was a mistake , however , as it regarded the Grand Lodge , as that body continued to meet and watch over its constituents j but Jerusalem , not sending a representative or paying dues , its charter was at length declared forfeited , as it was supposed to have fallen , like others , in the furv of anti-Masonic persecution . In

this condition it remained for several years , but not knowing of the revocation of its charter , it continued to meet . An occasional application for the degrees encouraged the members , who believed that they alone were left- as the conservators of the Fraternity , and to transmit to future generations its mysteries , which had been con . fided to them , and of which they were now the sole possessors . And

so the years passed on , and the devotion of its members continued , It was mystery again , —that faithfulness unto death ! At length a Grand Master was elected who lived not a great distance from where Jerusalem was still at work . By some chance he learned of the continued existence of the Lodge , though its charter had been forfeited . He at once opened a correspondence with it , and

advised the members to discontinue their labours , as , having no longer a charter , their work was illegal ; at the same time suggesting that they should apply to the Grand Lodge at its next session for direction and relief . They were astonished to learn that they were working illegally , and determined to follow the advice so kindly given by the Grand Master .

At the next annual meeting of that body , a delegate from Jerusalem appeared . He was a muscular , strong-featured , and honestlooking old man , with indications of a Mayflower lineage stamped npon his face , and bearing the marks of a life of industry in forest , and on farm and field . The case of Jerusalem Lodge was presented in the address of the Grand Master , with a statement of its present condition

and the singular facts of its history and proceedings . The subject was referred 101 tho committee on charters and dispensations , of which the late Judge Thrall , ' was chairman . The committee reported in favour of restoring the charter , and legalising the work the Lodge had done ; provided , however , that all the baek dues to the Grand Lodge be first paid . The report was adopted , and the old brother

from Jerusalem was in despair . It was impossible for the Lodge to compl y with the condition j it had no funds , and its members were poor . What should he—what could he do . I had watched the proceedings with deep interest , for I knew the condition of the Lodge was the fruit of anti-Masonic bigotry and hate . In the distress of the good brother he came and asked me if I

could not help him in some way , and I told him I wonld try . After carefull y considering the matter , I went to the chairman of the committee and asked him , if I proposed to the Grand Lodge to remit all the back dues from Jerusalem Lodge whether he would make any objection ? He kindly said , he wonld not . I therefore prepared a resolution to that effect , and on presenting it made a brief statement

of the facts , and thfi anti-Masonic influence which had pressed the life out of so many Lodges in that part of the State . Much of this was new to the members of the Grand Lodge then present , and they appeared to be deeply interested . Then referring to the old brother before them , I described the constancy of the members in the discharge of their Masonio duties : men of grey hairs , crippled with age

and toil , mounting their horses on a winter's night , and riding from four to eight miles to attend the Lodge . It was nig ht—but "There ' s a li ght in the window for thee ; " it was cold , but a warm stove awaited them at the Lodge , where smiling faces and strong grasps would welcome them ; and then they would repeat the old expression -- " If I forget thee , 0 Jerusalem , let my right hand forget its can-

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uing ! " By this timo I saw much feeling was awakened among the members j I called for the ' question , " and tho resolution was adopted by a unanimous vote . I took my seat , conscious that I had done my duty , but the old brother was in ectasy , and could not sit still . Crossing the hall to where I sat , he grasped me around the neck with both arms , the tears streaming down the furrows of his aged cheeks , while ho

gave such expression to his joy that others wero moved and wept from sympathy . It was a scone , and an event that I shall ever remember . There was mystery again—in the old man ' s devotion to the Institution—in his earnest zeal—in his tears of gladness . Why all this , but tho influence of pure ancient Masonry—the fraternal ligaments which bind hand to hand and heart to heart ? But I must stop here ; I write for tho present and the future . History and mystery !

Consecration Of The Molesworth Lodge, No. 1954.

CONSECRATION OF THE MOLESWORTH LODGE , No . 1954 .

THIS Lodge was duly consecrated by the R . W . tbe Provincial Grand Master of Cornwall , the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , on Thursday , 8 th instant . The Lodge owes its existence to the efforts of Bros . Henry Jones , Rev . R . H . Treffry , W . E . Fulford , and R . J . E . Symons , who , as energetic Masons , thought Wadebridge ought to possess a Lodge of its own , thus sparing the brethren the journey to

Padstow or Bodmin when they wished to attend Masonio dnties . There was also the feeling that as Masonry had greatly progressed of late years in the Province , it behoved these well-wishers of the Order not to be behindhand in their own immediate district . The result of these endeavours and ideas culminated yesterday , -when the worthy brethren already named had the satisfaction of seeing the

new Lodge established . They also had a slight reward for their labours in being appointed the first Officers of the Lodge . Lee ' s Assembly Rooms , the place selected for holding the Lodge , had been fitted up in capital style by Mr . John Goodfellow , builder , Wadebridge . The Lodge may be fairly congratulated upon the success attained . Lodge was opened at two o ' clock p . m . in due form by the

R . W . Provincial Grand Master , who explained the reason of the gathering , and called on Brother Anderton P . G . S . P . M . 331 to read the warrant which had been received from the Grand Lodge authorising the formation of the Lodge . After reading the warrant , Brother Anderton stated that the bye-laws had been forwarded to be approved in the proper quarters . The R . W . Provincial Grand Master

then called on the brethren of the Lodge to signify their assent to the Officers named iu the warrant , and the assent being unanimously given , the P . G . M ., in most impressive terms , addressed the new Lodge , insisting on the three grand principles of the Order , observing that any brother neglecting to conform thoroughly to those principles brought disgrace and a slur on the Order . Freemasons

acknowledged the G . A . O . T . U ., and shonld ever ask Him to make Masonry a guide to both conduct and life . It would thus cause them to fear God , love the Brotherhood , and honour the Queen . A Mason ' s first duty to the Order was to consider the best means to reflect honour on his Lodge and Province , and by no means to be eager , or to strive assiduously , for office or official honours . Masons met on a perfect

equality , and the man who now held office should , in turn , act with courtesy and consideration towards those who , in years to come , shonld succeed to office . Above all things , it was most needful never to admit into the Lodge a man who would not be an ornament to the highest office in the Lodge . The blessing of the Great Architect of the Universe having been invoked , the corn , oil and wine were poured

on the Lodge , appropriate music accompanying the ceremony , after whioh Bro . Rev . Ii . H . Treffry read the selection of Scripture for the occasion . Bro . Anderton presented tbe W . M . designate Bro . Henry Jones , who was addressed on the subject of his coming duties . Bro . Henry Jones was then duly installed as Worshi pful Master , Bro . William Rowe P . M . 330 P . P . G . D . C . performing the ceremony in

excellent form , after which the Worshipful Master appointed his Officers , as follow : —Henry Jones W . M . 330 One and All , Rev . Re ° inald H . Treffry S . W . 977 Fowey , William E . Fulford J . W . 1954 , S . Pollard Treas ., H . Lander Sec , S . W . Stephens S . D ., J . Hawke J . D ., Charles Higman I . G ., Patrick Carrol Tyler 330 , all of One and All . At the close of the Lodge a luncheon was held in the Savings Bank

room , adjoining the Institute , when the brethren partook of an excellent spread , provided by Mr . S . M . Lee , of the Commercial Hotel . The Earl of Mount Edgcumbe presided . Amongst those present afc the ceremony were—R . W . Provincial Grand Master Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , Anderton P . G . Secretary , Mitchell P . M . 1528 P . P . G . S . W ., C . Truseott jun . P . P . G . S . B ., Rowe P . P . G . D . C , Joseph Rawlings P . G . D . C , Gay P . P . G . D . C , Hext P . P . G . S . W ., Rooks P . G . P ., Carrol

P . P . G . Tyler , Davis P . G . Steward , Hawken P . P . S . G . W ., Williams P . P . G . S . B ., Richards P . G . S . B ., Hext jnn . Vincent , Higman , Martyn , Howard , Roberts , Mason , Spear , Jacobs , Brewer , Watson , An <* win , Gifford , Jones W . M . 1954 , Treffry S . W . 1954 , Fulford J . W . 1954 , Pollard Treasurer , Stevens S . D . 1954 , Hawke J . D . 1954 , I . de C . Treffry , Harding , Blake , James , Edyvean , Langford , Stribling , Butt , W . Martyn , Nichols , Haynes , and others . —Western Daily Mercury .

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