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Boyle , No . 143 ; Captain Davoren , No . 728 ; Andrew Brown , D . L ., P . G . AI ., South Connaught ; J . R . Carroll , G . AI . L . ; John Cronyn , Al . D ., No . 141 ; AI . Chamberlaine , No . 494 ; Samuel

Dobbyn , No . IV . ; Thomas A . Jones , P . R . H . A ., G . M . L . ; William Deaker , No . IV . ; L . H . Deering , No . 143 ; William Fethcrston-H ., P . G . M ., Aleath ; Wiiliam Findlater , No . Co ;

Thomas Fry , J . P . No . 50 ; H . Hodges , IV . ; John Hill , C . E ., No 60 ; H . C . ' Hoyte , J . P ., G . AI . L . ; Emanuel Hutchins , J . P ., No . 728 ; Keith Hallowes , G . AI . L . ; E . AI . Hodgson , No . 125 ; John Hemley , G . AI . L . ; James Ireland , No . IV . ; James Jameson , G . AI . L . ; G .

Johnston , M . D ., No . 141 ; Maziere Johnston , No . <; o ; H . B . Johnston , No . 141 ; G . Ii . Kidd , Al . D ., G . M . L . ; R . O . Longfield , G . AI . L . ; J . Yokes Alackey , J . P ., No . 50 ; James D . Alitchell , No . 143 ; Henry Al'Cormick , IV . ; Benjamin Alulian , IV . ; Edward Peele , No . < o ; R . W . Smyth , No .

50 ; E . W . Maunsell , No . 33 ; William Miller , No . 25 ; George Aloyers , No . 25 ; G . B . Owens , M . D ., J . P ., No . 143 ; P . Doulton , G . AI . L . ; W . 11 . Payne ., No . 143 ; G . II . Porter , Al . D . G . AI . L . ; John Ringland , Al . D . ; Francis AI . Scott , No .

50 ; A . St . George , No . 143 ; William Thompson , No . jo ; G . S . Warren , G . AI . L . ; H . Wilson , G . M . L . ; W . T . Welland , G . AI . L . ; Thomas Wilson , No . 50 ; J . W . ZurhorsK VI . ; and others .

Letters of apology were received from the following brethren : — Bros . Ai . C . Close , D . L ., P . G . AI . Armagh ; Right Hon . Alajor-General Dunne , P . G . AI ., Alidland Counties ; Hon . David Plunket , ALP ., J . G . D . ; Edmond J . Armstrong , J . P . XII . ;

Alderman Manning , Grand Director of Ceremonies ; P . C . Smyly , Al . D ., Secretary G . AI . L . ; J . R . Nagle , Al . D . No . 242 ; R . B . De Burgh , No . 25 ; George Hepburn , G . S . B . ; G . Ii . Alajor , G . AI . L ; F . J . Lindesay , D . L ., G . M . L ., and others .

The Chairman said that he had been asked to take the chair on the present occasion , and he had very great pleasure—as well as feeling it a very great honor—to do so . He did not know whether because he was an old Past Grantl Officer that he was called upon to preside on an

occasion when they met to elo honour to another Past Grand Officer , but in any case he was glad to preside on the present occasion . They were not always able to do what they wished tei do , but they were all aware of the services BID . Quin had rendered them as Granel

Oraanistthat he had been at a great many of their festivities , and they all knew how greatly his musical talent had contributeel to their amusement . The ) ' did not know how irksome it was feir a gentleman who ought tei seek relaxation after his day ' s labour , to come out to afford them

amusement by an occupation which was anything but relaxation to the' man whose business it was . Nevertheless , they must bear in mind that Bro . Quin had most cheerfully , courteously , and kindly done what he could tei contribute to the pleasure of the Alasonic Brethren ( . hear , hear ) .

But many of them must know that Brei . Quin had been a most zealous anel efficient Alason . He was a Alason of hi gh standing , and he was secretary of one of the best worked Prince Alason ' s Chapters . That was a position that involved much trouble and anxiety , and most of

them could testify to the fact . They could all testify to the kindness and courtesy which always distinguished that gentleman , and they felt that he was not merely a brother , but a gentleman , equal to move in any sphere of society , and not merely an agreeable , but a brotherly

companion ( hear , hear ) . He believed that the reason of Bro . Qtiin ' s retirement , and of their presentation , was chiefl y owing to his failing health , and none could speak on that subject more than he ( Judge Townshend ) could himself , more especially when health interfered with the profession by which they were enabled tei make

their livelihood ( hear , hear ) . They had , therefore , determined to present him with , an address , which they woulel all say was very handsome , anil a suitable present . The address was read as follows : — " To Bro . FRANCIS QUIN , Past Grand Organist of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Alasons in Ireland , Member of the College of Philo-

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sophical Masons , and P . S . and Secretary Prince Masons' Chapter , No . 3 . " Dear Bro . Quin , —Some of your friends in the Alasonic Order , anxious to present to you some token of their respect and esteem , deem that your happy recovery from recent illness

presents a favourable occasion for requesting your acceptance of the testimonial which they offer you herewith . They are convinced that you will regard this expression of their friendship and goodwill far more than the present which accompanies it . They , therefore , desire to record in

this short address their approval of your honourable character , and their hig h estimation of the services you have rendered to our Order . Not only have you been an active , accomplished , anel exemplar ) ' member of several of onr Alasonic bodies , but yon have most readily given to our society the aid of your professional talents , not

merely as Grand Organist of tlie Order in Ireland , for a period of nine years , but by kindly giving your gratuitous aid in the examination of the pupils of our Female Orphan School , and also in arranging and conducting the musical portion of the programmes at the annual meetings of the institution . The eminent success of the Masonic

Glee Union , which owes its origin ' chiefly to you , is the best proof of your ability as a musician , and your deserved popularity in the Alasonic Oreler of Dublin . Wishing you prolonged health , prosperity , and happiness , we are , with fraternal salutations and

greetings , dear Bro . Quin , most sincerely yours , " T . FITZHENUY TOWNSEND , Chairman . P . CRAMPTON SMYLY , ) TT C . •„ T ,. , r > lion . Secretaries . J . YOKES MACKEY , ) SAMUEL B . OLDHAM , Hon . Treasurer . " The Chairman then , amid loud applause ,

presented Bro . . Quin with ^ the illuminated address and a purse containing £ i ^ o . Bro . ^ Quin replieel AS follows : — " Right Worshipful Sir , and Brethren—For the many varied proofs of affection which , in my loner connection with our beloved Order , I have

received , none can be compared to that which on this occasion has assembled my brethren . When I became associated with the Craft in Dublin , it appeared to me that the refining gifts eif my art might well be added to the sterling virtues of the Order ; I , therefore , gladly p laced at their service

those gifts to the possession of which you have so kindly alluded . The handsome testimonial which you so generously tiller me is , if possible , enhanced by the gracious moment you have selected for presenting it . In rendering thanks to the Great Architect of the Universe for His

mercies lately vouchsafed to me , 1 shall ever bear in mind this expression of your continued kindness . That my labours in Alasonry anel elsewhere have been perfumed by the incense eif your approbation is an assurance which will cheer anel encourage me in my future career . To you ,

personally , Right Worshipful Sir , I take this opportunity eif acknowledging the invariable kindness whicli , el tiring a period of . fourteen years , 1 have constantly received from you , not only in the higher degrees of Masonry , but in my public life . To these you have now added a crowning proof of friendship in so kindly

presiding on this , to me most flattering occasion . Tei you all , my brethren , 1 return my meist grateful acknowledgments ( loud applause ) . —I remain Right Worshipful Sir , anil Brethren , yours , most faithfully " 1 ' RANIIS QI . ' , 30 ' . " Past Granel Ortrauist . "

The second Alasonic chair being taken by Lord Athluinney , On the motion of Bro . Dr . Owens , J . P ., seconded by Bro . George Aloyers , a cordial vote of thanks was passed to the prior chairman . The Hon . Judge Townshend expressed his acknowledgments , and the proceedings terminated .

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Multum In Parbo, Or Masonic Notes And Queries.

Multum in Parbo , or Masonic Notes and Queries .

OLD MINUTE BOOK . In Halliwell ' s 2 nd Edition of the Masonic Poems , in a foot-note it is stated " Mr . Black possesses a minute book of the Freemasons of Chester , of the beginning of the ioth century . " Can any brother tell me who Air . Black is , and where this minute book is to be seen , or found r A MASONIC STUDENT .

A UUESTION FOR OUR DUTCH BRETHREN . In an interesting pamphlet by Wilhelm Kesser , on the " Universal History of Freemasonry , " * some statements are made , apparently on the authority of the able Bro . George Kloss , which deserve careful consideration , and at any rate a distinct examination . It is there stated that there

still exists in Holland , the original of what has been called the " Charter of Cologne , " and certain memoranda , or minutes , of the Lodge " Het Vredendal , das Friedensthal" of the Hague , from 1637 . Among other documents are to be found , it is said : —

1 . The original of the Constitutions of the " Amsterdam feVredendals , " from Sth Alarch , 1519 , in English . 2 . A list of all the members of this lodge from 1519 to 1601 . 3 . The original of the Cologne Charter , or

parchment , in Latin ; the text in the secret Mason writing , the signatures in the usual cursive characters , the most of the names being distinguished by signs , or marks . Facsimiles of these papers , it is said , were distributed among the Dutch lodges by order of the then G . AL Prince Frederick . What I am anxious

to know is , where can these facsimiles be seen ? And where are the originals ? As regards the " Charter of Cologne " the . . . ** general opinion of Alasonic critics is certainl y so far unfavourable , but , if the tiriginal exists the matter might be fairly re-considered .

We in England are so far interested in the matter , that , it is alleged " in the year 1519 , the lotige of Frieeleiitshal was established b y Alaster John Allen from a . London Loelge , " and that this loelge lasted until J 6 OI , when it was closed .

In 1637 , l ' four still living brethren of it united with four other brethren at the Plague , in order again to open the loelge and did so , at the Hague , under the patronage of the then Stadtholder Frederick Henry , and called the lodge with his consent " Frederick ' s Vredendal . "

It will be most interesting , therefore , if any Dutch Brother can verify the above statement ; or if not , if he can say how much of it is in any way founded in fact ; or whether we must treat the history and the somewhat romantic account of the discovery of Botzelaar ' s and Walckenaar ' s papers , as another Alasonic myth . —A AIASONIC STUDENT .

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THE AIARK DEGREE .

To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Si and Brother , — It is the special desire of Mark Master Alasons to work harmoniously with their brethren of the Craft , and to avoid giving them

ollence in anywise . It is , therefore , unfortunate that your reporter , in giving an account of the recent meeting of the Provincial Grantl Alark Leielge of West Yorkshire , should have omitted the word " Alark , " and therebv have given occasion for the protest of

" a P . P . G . O ., for West Yorkshire , " which appears in your paper of last Saturday . In the Alark Degree , the weird "Alark " is used before the title of every Officer and the name of every lodge , so as tei make a proper distinction between the Alark Degree and the Craft .