Legal Proceedings To Compel The Interment Of A Freemason.

whether in our State and country any religious organisation or denomination can demand the substitution of its rules and regulations to supersede the law of the land . " A reporter also called upon Mr . John E . Develin , the chief counsel of the Calvary Cemetery Association . In response to an inquiry as to the future course in the

matter Mr . Develin said : — " I have not yet had any intimation from my side as to what they have said or done , or intend tn do . I have had no conversation with any one except Mr . T .. ) . Glover , with whom I am associated in the case . The only conversation I havc had with him was with regard to the

adjournment of the matter , as the papers only reached him on Thursday afternoon . I did not see the papers until this morning - , when 1 was in court in regard to another matter . I know nothing of this case , except what I read in the Herald this morning . I have not read in the papers . Nothing has been prepared on our side , but

I expect to consult with Mr . Glover in a few days as to the course vve shall pursue . " "Is there any possibility of a compromise ?" " I am unable to say , as I havc seen none of the authorities and have had no opportunity to communicate with them . But I may say that the Catholic cemeteries aie

consecrated , and intended only for the burial of persons who die in full communion with the Church , and this must be well known to all who purchase burial plots in them . It is supposed that none but Catholics would apply for buiial plots in such a cemetery . " " What is the unconsecrated ground ?"

" I am not aware of any owned by the Catholics , although theie may be such for special uses . I tlo not know what was meant by the term used that ' this body must be interred in the unconsecrated ground , ' unless it vvas meant that it must be deposited within the cemetery grounds of other than those belonging to the Catholic

Church . " " Do you know of a body ever having been brought to Calvary Cemetery and then removed to a trench , there to be dissipated by quick lime ? " "No ; never . " " Are bodies ever sent to Pnttei ' s Field ? " " Not that I have heard of . "

" Do you think that tins deed of Mr . Cuppers' gave him the rignt of burial there ?" " I have nit read the deed . That vvill be a part of the subject of our consultation . " " Do you not know that the bodies of more than one hundred Freemasons are now . interred in Calvary

Cenieteiy ?" " I do not . I elo not know of my own knowledge , or of any information to that effect that such is the case , nor do 1 believe that any such burial would be permitted if thc deceased persisted in his membership to thc last , and this fact was known to those having charge of the cemetery .

The rule is not directed against Freemasons alone , but it excludes members of all secret societies . Thus recently , combinations in Pennsylvania not ot a Free Masonic character have come under the ban of the authorities of the Church . " " Do you know of the burial of one John Strach , a

Freemason and a member of the New York Fire Department , in Calvcry Cemetery ?" " I never heard of him , according to my present recollection . I presume that the proper authorities could and would , under special circumstances e > f a sufficiently influencing character , grant a dispensation , but I do not know .

this being a sort of theological question which is outside of the legal domain . I have never heard , however , of thc exercise of any such privilege . " " Do you propose to prevent the interment of Denis Coppers' body in Calvary Cemetery , as the case stands now ?"

I cannot say what course of action I vvill be instructed to pursue . " The following is the deed given Mr . Denis Coppers when he purchased the plot in Calvary Cemetery , which is now in the possession of the applicants for thc injunction : —

Office of f Calvary Cemetery , New York , Decembe i , 1873 . Received from Mr . Denis Coppers , seventy-five dollars , being amount of purchase money of a plot of ground , 8 'ect b y S feet , in Calvary Cemetery . ? 75- D . BUE . NAN ,

Supt . of Office of Calvary Cemetery . f . ecti "n 7- Plot D . lta ,: S 35- 4 graves , s , 6 , 7 , 8 . A ppended is a copy of the original letter ordering the r rr " ot tbe body , and which vvas placed in the hands 01 Mr . Brooke by Mr . Edward Coppers un the 19 th , the "ay on which it was received : —

Calvary Cemetery , Office , 266 , Mulberry-strctt , » , , New York , August 18 , 1879 . ™ - Jones , Esq . — J Dear £ ir—I have been requested by Very Rev . Dr umn to inform you that the remains of the late Denis tine i cannot bc kc ; l »> receiving vault for more than Uiev MH' - ""' " - '"wval at the expiration of that time fully """ 'red in unconsecrated ground . Respect-BlIIiNAN

D . . Com ? Thursda y evening , the 21 st ult ., thc brother of Mr . the h , ? ' P d t 0 Ml ; Hu fi h Moorc for Permission to put grantPi , deceascd in a zinc casket . Permission was taker ° n Fnda > nior ""> g » the 22 nd ult ., the underlay i ? W Vault at Calvary a » u transferred the Health , tlns not bi ; c » done it is probable the Board of Fridav H aVC intofered , for the heat tvds so great on allow th * 2 Z ult- ' thatit would have been impossible to uw the coffin to remain in the vault ;

Bro. Jones At Sea.

BRO . JONES AT SEA .

My recent holiday at the sea . side , as recorded in your issue of the 29 th ult ., revived an old liking for wandering on the ocean , created in my younger days , which I then gratified by obtaining such employment as caused me to travel thousands of miles across ils surging waves . The other morning , whilst silting in my sanctum ,

thinking over many pleasurable expeaences of my rambling life abroad , I overheard the following question : " Is Mr . Jones within , " to which my boy Tom replied in the affirmative , anil immediately the burly figure of the jovial brother whom my boisterous friends at St . Atme ' s-on-the-Sca designated '' Oiti Pyiamid " vvas ushered into my presence ( with his permission I shall use the same cognomen

in this short narrative ) . " Well , old boy , " said he , "how are your feelings after your holiday ? " and , on my assuring him that I vvas perfectly salubrious , he proceeded to enlighten mc upon the purport of his visit . " I ' m thinkiiig of having a short sea trip , but cannot quite make up my mind where to steer for , " said he .

This idea was so consonant with my own feelings , that I entered most enthusiastic illy into the discussion of the merits of the various routes , tec . After many suggestions , we mutually concluded that a trip from Liverpool to Falmouth on one of the steamers calling at the Utter p vrt on her voyage to London would be the most enjoyable , and almost instinctively it seemed settled that I should

accompany my friend . Without loss of time I made arrangements with another friend to take charge of my establishment and superintend Tom ' s duties during my absence . On Saturelay , September 6 th , we were speeding along ou thc Cheshire lines express , and soon reached the port of embarkation . Calling at thc office of the owners of the

boats , for the purpose of securing our berths , we were informed that the clerk vvas on board ; and to him vve must apply for our tickets ; accordingly , wilh the aid of a swift hansom , we landed 011 the busy dock . My friend , Pyramid , vvas armed with a leiterof introduction to the owners , who were busily looking after the loading of their steamer , belt who , nevertheless , lound time to receive us in a most

cordial manner anel to escort us 011 board , and here let me pause to say that if anything wou ' . el tend to raise the spirits of a timid passenger ihe affable , pleas ml , and jovial demeanour of these gentlemen , coupled with thc John Bull appearance of Captain Matldix , of the good ship " Truthful , " would certainly a-ccomplisfi that otiject . At one p . m . the captain ' s voice vvas heard giving the

requisite commands for clearing away , and vve moved slowly ttiverugh the intricate windings of . the various docks uulil ihe liver vvas fairly reached , when the engine-room gong sountled , the indicator on the telegraph elisc pointed to " Go ahead full speed , " and iiA-ay we steamed at the rate of twelve knots past the Rock Bell-buoy , the Bar Light-ship , and other precautionary marks , until vve were

outside the dangerous part of the Channel . By the time the mountainous Welsh coast loomed in view the fifty -six saloon passengers had each settled their quarters on board , and many , pipe in mouth , perambulated the poop-r ' tck , while others grouped themselves into little knots , and seemed bent on thoroughly enjoying their cruise ; but , alas , in many cas ; S their

expeciations were not quite realised . Olo I-ather Neptune did not seem disposed to let us pass so freely and smoothly over his watery regions . About five o ' clock we passed tlie Great Ormes Head , afterwards Point Lynas , when the steward ' s bell announced that tea was ready . As is usual at first starling , there was an eager rush for places , and our fiiends George ( the steward ) and Sarah ( hia wife , the

stewardess , ) had a nimble lime of it , but the latter , with a rather merry twinkle in her eye , in a kind of halfwhisper remarked to my companion Pyramid ( who , by the bye , is an old passenger on these boats , and consequently well known on board ) that " lhc gentlemen would not be in such good trim to-monow . " On passing the Sherries , about six o ' clock , the wind

freshened , and the bouyant spirits of several of the passengers were considerably decreased , furli . e glances were cast around , as though seeking some quiet corner ; on rounding Holyhead , abeam the South Stack Light , there seemed to be considerable interest manifested iti the colour of the water , as several heads vvere hung over the bulwarks , as though studying the phosphorescent display .

One young gentleman nearly upset me in his basic to reach the side-, and on my demanding whither he was going , he answered somewhat inarticulately something which sounded like " New Yo-o . r-k-k ; " however , 0 : 1 his repassing , he looked exceedingly pale , and was wiping a few stray tears from his eyes , so 1 sapposed he ha . l satisfied himself that lie could nut reach his destination that

night . Near the door of the captain's cabin had assembled about a dozm passengers , who could really enjoy the bracing breezes and a good smoke , and in the midtt of these was the jolly skipper , spinning some of his amusing yarns , but every two or three minutes his ' weather eye " was directed towards the shore , and at intervals he

compared notes with the mate on the budge . Darkness set in , and the evening breezes became chilly , Many of the passengers retired to vest , while others enjoyeel a fragrant weeel ou deck . After passing the Carnarvon Light-ship myself and the " Pyramid " turned in . Sunday morning . —About five o ' clock I vvas roused up by the stopping of the engines , and hastily dressing

repaired on deck , when I found that vve were so near the Bishop rocks ( designated the Bishop and his Curates ) that the captain had tlecmed it advisable to get a little more out to sea , and for this purpose had " slowed " on purpose to get the ship round , ' / 'lie morning vvas so hazy that we could not see the li ght upon the Suuih Bishop until within a short distance . At intervals the mist lifted ,

Bro. Jones At Sea.

eluring vvhich we could discern St . David ' s Head and the Island of Grassholme , a knot of land about three-quarters of a mile in circumference , also the Islands of Scocum and Scomer . During thc early morning the rain continued , and the strong south-west wind caused the sea to rise on crossing the mouth of the Bristol Channel . The " Truthful "

being of a very strong build behaved in the rough sea in a most exemplary manner—in fact , one could hardly perceive any rolling ; nevertheless , many of the passengers stuck closely to their bunks , others vvere endeavouring to get shelter from the driving rain unoer tne lee of the deck house or the boats . Just before breakfast time the captain was assuring a

knot of young fellows that vve should soon have better weather , and that the sun would be out shortly , when a son of the Emerald Isle humorously observed , " Bedad , captain , the sooner ye turn on that tap the betther for I'm moighty tired o' this sort . " In exemplification of Sarah's prediction , a great number of the noisy and boisterous passengers of the evening

before were conspicuous by their absence from the breakfast table , and a more orderly assembly were seated round the saloon . When the dishes made their appearance , George ( the steward ) laughingly remarked to the Pyramid , " Let ' s see , sir , you don ' t like ham and eggs . " " Oh , no , " said the latter , but , to my astonishment , he set to in good earnest to make a clearance of a large dish of the

same , and 1 should not like to mention the quantity he consumed . However , the keen morning air seemed to have sharpened the appetites o . ' every one of us , and chops and steaks , and other excellently cooked viands disappeared with amazing rapidity . By mid-day vve sighteel the Cornish coast , and the captain had proved a true prophet , for the sun shone out

brilliantly and the sea moderated , the spirits of the passengers rising accordingly . St . Ives Head was the first laud visible , then vve crossed Red Sand Bay , the pretty coast scenery forming quitea panorama . The Longships ' Lighthouse , standing out some elistance from the mainland , vvas next observed , and after passing this , the world-known "Lanel ' s End" stood out prominently , guarded by the rock

known as the " Armed Knight" and surmounted by thu " First anrl Last Hejuse in England . " On the west the Wolf Kock Lighthouse was plainly seen , to which is attached the following legend . It is said that formerly there vvas a chasm in the rock through which at low water the wind howled , lesenibling in its peculiar noise the growling eif a wolf , and frightening the fishes from that

part of tne const . The Cornish fishermen carried thousands of boat loads of stories from the shore and filled up the hole , eventually overcoming the howling and inducing the return of their sealy friends . Tne rocks derived their name fiom this source . Koumliii ^ the dangerous rocks wc entered Mounts Bay , and the water becoming smoother a considerably larger

number of passengers responded to the summons of the steward ' s dinner bell . After dinner vve had a capital view of St . Michael ' s Mount and Penzance , and about 4 o ' clock sighted Lizard Point , on which are placed two very powerful electric lights . We also passed within a short distance the steamer " Biccl , " vvhich had been run ashore the previous evening ,

having on board over 200 souls , but happily all vvere saved . In close contiguity was another steamer , the " Nankin , " vvhich was wrecked about three weeks previously . By 6 p . m . we entered Falmouth Harbour , vvhich is said to be one of the finest asylums in England for shipping , being partially sui rounded by lofly headlands .

At seven o ' clock our good ship Iruthful was moored alongside , and after bidding our jo rial captain adieu , and expressing our best thanks for his attention and kindness during the trip , as well as our regrets that we were not able to continue with him forthe iemainder of his voyage lo London , my friend Pyramid , another fellow passenger , and myself , landed on terra-firma , and repaircl to the

Royal Hotel , where mine host , a true type ol the English Boniface , gave us a hearty welcome . Afier thc requisite ablutions and icfreshing oi the inner man , we availed ourselves of the beautiful moonlight , and had a stroll round the town , and upon the little jellies which at intervals run uut into the harbour ; ths reflection of thc many ships . ' lights , as well as the shore lamps , in the placid waters

forming a fairy-like scene . Arranging for an early commencement of our perigrilialions the following morning , I retired to rest , but not until 1 had n cognised our jjlly host as a member of the mystic fiaternity . Monday morning . —Tne sun shining brightly , the air balmy , the streets alive with merry Cornish faces , all

looked cileeiful and happy . I stalled alone for a cruise before breakfast . The town in mauy respects bears a resemblance to Malta , the streets being formed on inclines , and the houses in many parts built on sloping terraces . The old church , vvhich is dedicated to Charles the Martyr , contains a curious old oak pulpit , and its galleries and seats in the body bear the stamp ot antiquity . Along

thc docks the roadway was crowded with French , Swiss , and other Continental emigrants , who had been brought in during the night from lire wrecked steamer Brest . Returning lo lhc Royal 1 found my friend quite ready for lus matulinal meal , and alur partaking of the very ample fare provided for us , vve hired a conveyance , and had what my friend termed a bird ' s-eye view of Falmouth

from the high promontory on which is erected Pciidcnnis Castle . On our way thither our Jehu informed us that through his influence with Quarter-Master Sergeant Kelly vve should be permitted to ascend the tovver , and visit other parts of the battery not generally opened to visitors , and on our introduction to ths veteran Hibernian we weie politely conducted over the same . From the top of the lower the view is certainly grand . The town of Falmouth ,