Story Of An Emblem.

human artificers , was found capable of superintending the erection of tho Temple on Mount Moriah : as the " Iron of the tribe of Jvdah , " alone , of all in earth or heaven , we found worthy to " open tho book , " and introduce a spiritual architecture for " habitationof GOD through the spirit . " The wise Master Builder of the first Temple was allied by birth and lineage to Jew and Gentile both , and thus united the

extremes of the human family in the great undertaking , thereby ensuring peace between elements that were otherwise jarring in perpetual discord . The Blazing Star was the guide to those wise men—( most probably learned astronomers from Persia)—on their way to Bethlehem and the Manger , thus bringing Jew and Heathen together —the latfc r , as was meet , doing homage to the former .

So , too , the stranger— "THE SON OF GOD , " foretold to be such by the prophets , and acknowledged as such by " signs and wonders and divers miracles "—brought extremes together , and restored amity ancl peace and friendship where hostility had existed before . The man of Tyre , too , suffered the penalty of a transgressor—preferring death and the grave to a forfeiture of his integrity and innocence . And so ,

likewise , the Prophet of Israel , at the peril of his life , in the face of His enemies , and in view of the cross , persevered in declaring Himself to be the long expected of Israel—the promised Shiloh , and at last died a victim to the jealousy and malice of His foes . And this parallel might easily be carried farther , if we dared to trace ifc on paper ; but the intelligent Craftsman will readily 'perceive what our pen is

forbidden to record . From these and many other considerations that might bo urged , this reference of the Blazing Star to the scenes of Bethlehem , and the after results , must be regarded as in perfect harmony with the whole genius and spirit of Masonry . It uses the same language that other types use , and partakes of the same general features of the whole family of Masonio emblems .

There let it stand , then , in its life-developing character , and in its sublime moral beauty , pointing with unerring finger to Bethlehem and the Manger . " Star of Hope , thy mystic ray , Pointing to the promised Oue ; Now foretells the coming day—Ushers in the glorious SON .

From the East and the West , from the North and the South , let it continue to lead the enquiring stranger to the " Hope of Israel . " Let it tell of a calm , peaceful , starry night , with shepherds in the fields watching their flocks , and inquiring strangers following the light of the Blazing Star , nntil it rests " over the place where the young child lay , " and sheds its rays of calm and serene beauty along the path to the caravansera , and the manger , and SHILOH . Let ib be the herald

of good tidings and great joy—the abiding reminder of that wonderful event which proclaimed deliverance to humanity , and opened , through the dark chambers of the tomb , a " highway " to immortality in the heavens . Let the mystic light which emanates from that radiant star flame along the pathway of the obedient Craftsman , until it shall guide him to Mount Zion—tbe emblem of that Temple " not made with hands . "

" Hail to the Craft ! whose light broadly beaming , Streams from the loveliest Star of the sky 5 O ' er sorrow's vale ever cheerfully gleaming , Guiding to yonder bright temple on hi gh . Still may that holy ray ,

Type of Immortal day , Light the lone path of the pilgrim along ; Till the Grand Master ' s 'best , Bid all his labours rest , Attuning his harp to the mystical song . "

Soc. Rosicr.: In Anglia.

SOC . ROSICR .: in Anglia .

York College . —The August gathering of the members of this body was held in the Masonic Rooms , Town Hall , Ripon , by kind permission of the W . M . and brethren of the De Grey and Ripon Lodge , No . 837 , on Wednesday , the 17 th instant . Tho fraters assembled about noon , from York , Leeds , and other places , and after luncheon at the Unicorn Hotel , Ripon , drove to Studley , when they

inspected tho glorious old ruins of Fountains Abbey . Fra . Peterson , of Bradford , was to have given an explanation of the architectural features of the building , and from his professional knowledge , and the fact that he has for years made Cistercian Architecture his special study , the fratres had looked forward to the event . At the last moment , however , came the intelligence that Fra . Peterson was

dangeronsly ill , and quite unable to be present . Fra . Dr . Mnffry , of Bradford , however , mosfc kindly and bravely stepped into the gap , and conducted the party round the ruins , acting most ably as guide . On returning to Ripon , the M . O . was formed by tbe following mem hers : —T . B . Whytehead IX . Chief Adept , T . W . Holmes VI . Celebrant , J . S . Cumberland VII . Secretary and Treasurer , W .

Rowley VI . 1 st A ., W . Paley I . as 2 nd A ., J . Gates I . as 3 rd A ., S . Middleton I . as 4 th A ., J . Maffey IV . Con . of N . A . T . B . Turner II . Organist , J . F . Taylor I ., C . S . Lane I . Successful ballots were taken for four candidates , and Brothers T . Trevor , G . Ayre , C . R . Fry , and W . Harrison were duly admitted into the M . C ., the ceremonies being worked by Fraters T .

W . Holmes Celebrant , and J . S . Cumberland Past Celebrant . It was resolved , on the motion of the Chief Adept , that accepted aspirants who do not come forward for addissiou within twelve months of acceptance shall be ineligible without a fresh proposition and ballot . Votes of thanks were passed to the brethren of the De Grey and Ripon

Lodge for the use of their Lodge-room , and to Fra . Maffry for his promptness in undertaking the task of the morning , ancl it was suggested that he should put ; his remarks in form for publication . Several letters of apology for absence were read , and two brethren were proposed as candidates , M . C . was then dissolved . After par-

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taking of tea afc the Unicorn Hotel , the Fratres took train for their respective homes . This College has now on its roll many of the best working Masons in the county . It ia doing giiod work by exciting amongst its members an interest for Masonio Archa > ology , and is drawing towards itself a stream of earnest brethren who find in its organisation ancl cbjects the fulfilment of a long experienced want . The next meeting will be at York , in November .

International Temperance Exhibition.

INTERNATIONAL TEMPERANCE EXHIBITION .

A NOVEL feature in the character of the series of exhibitions which are hold at the Agricultural Hall , Islington , was inaugurated on Monday last , when the doors of this popular resort were opened by those who advocate the cause of Temperance for a display of the many varieties of non-alcoholic drinks , and the paraphernalia and articles of machmery used in the manufacture and preparation of the same . In the absence of His Roval Highness the Duke of Albany , the

Exhibition was formally opened by Canon Ellison , Chairman of the Church of England Temperance Society , who in the course of a few pertinent remarks drew attention to the advance made by those asso . oiated with the Temperance movement since the only places where persons who did not wish to partake of intoxicating drinks could snpply their requirements were a few coffee-stalls in the streets .

This exhibition showed what had been done to substitute wholesome , refreshing , and palatable beverages for those which people were urged to give up . He hoped the Exhibition would be supported by all advocates of Temperance , and he trusted that one effect of this movement might be to bring the various Temperance societies into a much closer union . Among other notable per .

senates who have taken part in the movement may be men . tioned Canon Duckworth , Lord Gland Hamilton , and Mr . Hilton , of the United Kingdom Alliance , while in the list of exhibitors may be found some of the mosfc enterprising firms in the country , who display every known requisite that will tend to simplify production , and minimise the cost of the several articles they dispense . The Exhibition

has been arranged under the direction of Mr . Thomas Shairp , and most creditably has he carried out the task entrusted to him . One of the features that claim attention is the artistic arrangement of their goods by Messrs . Evans , Sons , and Co ., of Liverpool . This takes the form of a gigantic " trophy , " of pyramidal shape , and from its immense heisht cannot fail to attract the notice of visitors .

Messrs . Evans distribute samples of their Montserrafc Lime Juice , Vin Saute , & c . In the same class of exhibitors we may direct atten . tion to the Messrs . Feltoe , who claim for their " Specialite " Lime Juice that it is absolutely non-alcoholic and pure ; is free from sulphuric acid ; contains no medicinal substance ; and will keep any time sound and bright in all climates after the bottle is uncorked .

We are great believers in lime juice as a remedy for indigestion and its accessories , and speak from some experience of the advantages derivable from it . At the same time it is absolutely necessary that something shonld be done to overcome the " musty flavour" so generally complained of . Messrs . Feltoe claim thafc in this they have succeeded , and judging by the sample we tried , we freely

award them due meed of praise for the success thafc has attended their efforts . Messrs . Samuel Gulliver and Co . state that their mineral and aerated waters are manufactured from water from the Chilfcern Hills , procured from the Vale of Aylesbury . They direct attention to thoir " Vinita , " which is perfectly free from any of the preparations of iron , soda , & c „ which have been found to be detrimental in very

many instances . It may be said of this firm that they received two firsfc class awards at the Melbourne Exhibition , the highest honours obtainable for mineral waters . Special reference was made to the good quality of their exhibits , which likewise received two second awards and honourable mention , the firm thus securing five honours in all . Mr . G . W . Bruerton is the representative for Messrs . Gulliver , and he

points out , with justifiable pride , the compact way in which his principals arrange their wares for the public and the elegant appearance each bottle presents when o ' ered to the consumer . One sample of refreshing drink much to our taste was Messrs . Clayton and Co . 's Sparklink Hopetta , which though ifc looks like beer , smells like beer , and tastes like beer , is not intoxicating , and has been pronounced " nofc

beer . " It has the especial merit of being very low in price , as Imperial half-pints can be supplied from the Brewery , Burton-on-Trent , or from any of Messrs . Clayton ' s Agents , at Is 9 rt per d <> z . ( bottles ls and case 5 s extra ); and in 6 dozen cases 21 s , an allowance of 10 s being made when case and bottles are returned . Hopefcta may also be had in casks , and as a dinner table drink

we doubt not it will meet with special favour . We are given to understand the demand for this a-ticle his already necessitated its manufacture to the extent , of 3000 gallons per day . Messrs . Clayton also introduce a Hopetta Champagne , which they supply afc 6 s 6 d per dozen pints in six dozen cases—ls 6 d allowed for each case returned , and 8 d per dozen for empty bottles . Visitors to

the Hall likewise have the opportunity of passing judgment upon such well-known beverages as that supplied by the celebrated Wilhelms-Quelle Company , the Gerolstein Company , and the Apollinaris Company , while the deservedly popular Zoedone , & c , & c , need not be overlooked . The principal purveyors of Tea , Coffee , Cocoa , & c , are represented by Messrs . Phillips aud Co .,

of King William . street ; Messrs . W . W . Page , 79 Upper Thamesstreet ; the Pure Indian Tea Snpply Company , 4 Cnllum-street ; the White Lion Cocoa Company Limited , Acton-street , London , W . C . Redwood's Prepared Cocoa Perfected , & c . As regards the stall of Messrs . Phillips & Co ., it is worthy of something better then a mere passing word of commendation . In the first place , thanks to the

taste and ingenuity of Mr . Dorrell , the assistant in charge , the varions exhibits are mosfc judgmatically arranged . Distributed about the stall is an excellent display of vases in China and Japan ware , enamelled plates , cups , basins , and other appliances which go towards making up a tea or coffee service , among them being a very handsome pair of