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The Temple Church.
appears among those who gained Magna Charta ; as does that of Almerie ( or Eiineric ) de Sancto Mauro , Grand Prior of the English Templars , in 1215 . The latter is the eleventh name at the beginning of the great charter , taking precedence of the Temporal Barons . It was in the House of the Temple , in fact , that King John first receivetl the armed nobles , when they came to London to demand their rights . Perhaps the last historic scene connected with the London Temple was the
encampment there of three hundred gentle squires , whom Edward the First knig hted in 1306 . On this occasion the orchard of the Temple was cut down on purpose to provide a space for the tents . " In tin ' s ample space , " says Mr . Tytler , " the novices pitched their pavilions , and the King with a splendid munificence distributed to them from the Royal wardrobe the scarlet cloth , fine linen , and embroidered belts , made use of on such occasions . Habited in these they kept their vigil and watched their arms in the Chapel of the Temple , whilst the young Prince performed the same ceremony in the Abbey Church at Westminster . "
The Library And Museum.
THE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM .
Tins desirable acquisition to Masonic interest has at length assumed some degree of importance , and . would have advanced much further in its collection , but for the recent untoward circumstances , which have , as all such matters invariably do , retarded objects of utility . It is in times of peace that the arts and sciences best flourish , for turmoil and discontent do not assist the advancement of the nobler objects of Freemasonry . If we shall be permitted to encowage happier
prospects , among the first fruits wiil be the success of our Library and Museum . It is '' high time" to siok the mere profession of science , in the determination to give proofs of our acquirements , and to refresh the mind by recreative study . Limited as may have been the deposits , yet to the number of the individuals contributing , the collection is highly creditable . Among the manuscripts and other volumes & cthere are several that deserve
, , attention . We intend occasionally to notice such presentations . We now notice a manuscript volume , presented by Companion George William Turner , * Past Z . of the Mount Sion Chapter , written in the form of lectures , addressed to the Companions of the Chapter on his retirement from the Past Principal's chair . This volume possesses great merit ; the original matter is clear in detail , and in its composition may compete with many writers of talent
and reputation . The author modestly acknowledges how much he is indebted to Masonic and other literary antiquarians , and appears with equal diligence and truth as a careful compiler . The reader will be struck by the evident coincidence between Brother Turner ' s inferences and those of Dr . Oliver ; and the declaration of the former that he had never seen or heard of that erudite work , "Signs and Symbols , " written by the latter , until he had completed the first copy of his manuscript , however remarkable , proves how clearly two persons , no matter how
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The Temple Church.
appears among those who gained Magna Charta ; as does that of Almerie ( or Eiineric ) de Sancto Mauro , Grand Prior of the English Templars , in 1215 . The latter is the eleventh name at the beginning of the great charter , taking precedence of the Temporal Barons . It was in the House of the Temple , in fact , that King John first receivetl the armed nobles , when they came to London to demand their rights . Perhaps the last historic scene connected with the London Temple was the
encampment there of three hundred gentle squires , whom Edward the First knig hted in 1306 . On this occasion the orchard of the Temple was cut down on purpose to provide a space for the tents . " In tin ' s ample space , " says Mr . Tytler , " the novices pitched their pavilions , and the King with a splendid munificence distributed to them from the Royal wardrobe the scarlet cloth , fine linen , and embroidered belts , made use of on such occasions . Habited in these they kept their vigil and watched their arms in the Chapel of the Temple , whilst the young Prince performed the same ceremony in the Abbey Church at Westminster . "
The Library And Museum.
THE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM .
Tins desirable acquisition to Masonic interest has at length assumed some degree of importance , and . would have advanced much further in its collection , but for the recent untoward circumstances , which have , as all such matters invariably do , retarded objects of utility . It is in times of peace that the arts and sciences best flourish , for turmoil and discontent do not assist the advancement of the nobler objects of Freemasonry . If we shall be permitted to encowage happier
prospects , among the first fruits wiil be the success of our Library and Museum . It is '' high time" to siok the mere profession of science , in the determination to give proofs of our acquirements , and to refresh the mind by recreative study . Limited as may have been the deposits , yet to the number of the individuals contributing , the collection is highly creditable . Among the manuscripts and other volumes & cthere are several that deserve
, , attention . We intend occasionally to notice such presentations . We now notice a manuscript volume , presented by Companion George William Turner , * Past Z . of the Mount Sion Chapter , written in the form of lectures , addressed to the Companions of the Chapter on his retirement from the Past Principal's chair . This volume possesses great merit ; the original matter is clear in detail , and in its composition may compete with many writers of talent
and reputation . The author modestly acknowledges how much he is indebted to Masonic and other literary antiquarians , and appears with equal diligence and truth as a careful compiler . The reader will be struck by the evident coincidence between Brother Turner ' s inferences and those of Dr . Oliver ; and the declaration of the former that he had never seen or heard of that erudite work , "Signs and Symbols , " written by the latter , until he had completed the first copy of his manuscript , however remarkable , proves how clearly two persons , no matter how