The Two Pillars.

THE TWO PILLARS .

BY LEON HYNEMAN . The two pillars of the Solomonian Temple represent the dual princip le in nature which is the active princip le in the unfoldtnent and formation of all physical p henonema . The entire structure of the temple represents nature as one

universal system , and its various parts are all representative of the great principles which sustain nature ' s life in its ever constant and continuous changes of formation , reproduction , and decay . The pillars represent Wisdom and Love , which exist in the Father and Ruler of the

universe . Each p illar represents a dual unit , one representing Wisdom and Power , the other Love and Beauty ; the two combined represent the dual unit princip le , which has its ultimate in Divine being . It is truly said that in God we live and move and have our being . And as the

human is a microcosm of the universe , embodying within himself all the principles and laws of nature and its phenomena , it is only by man obtaining a knowledge of himself that he can truly gain a knowledge of divine manifestation in the unfoldment of nature and its laws and mode of

m ( infestation . A close investigation will show that the entire system of nature was unfolded through the dual unit principle , which has its ultimate in the bisexuous principle of male and female . It is the principle of all combination , all affinity in

production , reproduction , and all phenomenal expression of nature . World , planets , and the entire system of nature , were formed by and through the dual unit principle ; all visible and invisible materiality —the forces , elementarics , and even the life of nature , were evolved through the bisexuous or dual

unit principle . It will be evidentthat the male and female form a dual unit , and it is clear that the one could not exist without the other , as there is a perfeet unity and uniformity in divine manifestation . As in the ultimate unfoldment of the dual unit principle in the human , male and

female , so in its primal elimination there co Id be no combination nor formation , unless by and through the dual unit principle . These thoughts , entering into the highest domain of science , arc suggestive of thj great princip les upon which the system of Masonry is

constructed . Masonry has not been inaptly termed a science , and most truly a science embracing all other sciences . It is founded upon the eternal principles of God ; its object the improvement and elevation of man—this is the acme of all science , of all progressive intelligence and culture . As the pillars of the temple

required a foundation to rest upon , could not be placed in position without it ; and as without a foundation no structure can be erected , so the logical deduction is , that the interior esoteric teachings of the base or foundation of things is illustrative of the divine Former who is the foundation—the source of all life and being .

Lii'E . — -Life is a very great mystery . The question , " What is your life , " comes very often , uncalled for , and , the question proves itself through the multitude of thoughts and memories , and clamours for consid . ration . " What is your life ? " Am I making the best possible use of

the opportunities of life as they are presented : Arc you meeting the ends of your being , and discharging the high responsibilities resting upon you , in view of the positions you occupy in oar Order and in the State ? I ask myself the q estion , " How I , inyouth , asan Entered

Apprentice , industriousl y occupied my time in the attain nient of useful knowledge ; and in manhood am I apply ing- that knowledge in a faithful discharge of the duties which I owe to God , my neighbour and myself ? " Are we all so

applying these lessons and duties , that we can look forward to the time of age , in the hope of enjoying the happy rellectionsconsequent upon a well-spent life , anel wait our appointed lime , when we shall be , like ripe sheaves in ihe harvest time , gatheied into the great garner of eternity .

A nofiN TO i-. iiaiv Mansiiiioui . —Boots , \\ ithttie celebrated \ vire-i | uiltcd soles , wearing twice as Ion ;; asoidinary leather , tor aliases ; ami ehiiiiie-n's Loots v . ' itl- metallic tips , which never wear oul at the toes , may l . ehailat most shoe ilealeis . Insist on g ' uing these a tiial , and ju'lyc 01 their merits ;

The Two Pillars.

THE BURNING OF CHICAGO . —A spirited allegorical picture of the burning of Chicago , painted by Mr . Armitage , R . A ., has been on view during the past week at the Scottish Gallery , 48 , Pall-mall . The picture , which is the result

of subscriptions set on foot by the staff of the Graphic , is intended to be presented to the City of Chicago as a memorial of the frightful catastrophe which befel it two years ago . The execution of the work is very fine , and is well

woithy of the subject of which it treats . The burning city occupies but a small portion of the canvas , the principal part of which is devoted to three nobie figures , a nearly nude beautiful girl , representing Chicago , in the arms of another

female , Columbia , and bent over by a third , Britannia . The American eagle and British lion take the extreme ends of the group , and form a pretty lout ensemble . The lion is particularly . veil drawn , anel deserves special attention A

visit to the Scottish Gallery , will amply repay the trouble , as there will be found some exceedingly clever sketches of a variety of subjects , and among them are some nicely selected scenes from " The Wandering Heir , " and some bright cartoons by Mr . G . Dti Alaurier .

Tin-: ENTEREIJ APPRENTICE . —As Blue Masonry forms the basis , anel is the foundation of all other branches of our mystic Order , so the Entered Apprentice degree is the corner-stone of Freemasonry , upon which all other degrees arc

built . It is in this degree the initiated is brought to light , to behold the beauties of the Masonic Order ; and has revealed to him the system , which in the beginning of his Masonic creation , connects him in the chain of Fraternity

with the brotherhood throughout the globe . In this degree he is linked in the universal chain and is hailed as a brother , and the hand of Masonic fellowship is extended to him . The initiation of a candidate into the mysteries of Freemasonry

ought to be considered by him animportantevent , he enters a new life , forms new relations and conneciions . andas a member of the cosmopolitan Oreler , he becomes a citizen of the world , in every part of which we find a home and the brothers of

the same family . To him it is a new birth ; lie is ushered into existence , as it were , from the womb of darkness into the li ght or day . He is then first taught to stand erect in the majesty of his manhood , and as all the children of the

Good Father should stand before him , free from sin and guiltless before Goil and men . As a child he is taught to walk with careful steps lest he should stumble' and fall into the narrow path which leads to God . He is also ,

like a youthful learner , taught 111 his first lessons of the mystic science in easy symbolic language , significant and impressive , so that on the heart ' s tracing-board they may be indelibl y fixed . Happy the learner within whose bosom

these teachings are firmly traced and acted out in every day . An Entered Apprentice , like a newborn infant , is always greeted with a hearty welcome , and hailed with gladness and joy , and becomes at once domiciled and affiliated with the members of the household under whose

guidance he has placed himself . As a dutiful child he should learn his lessons well , be obedient lo his instructors , and in his dail y walks and conversation exhibit a lively gratitude for the favour shown him in electing him lo a relationship with the ancient and honourable Order . — Masonic Register .

Metropolitan Masonic Meetings.

METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS .

For the Week ending Friday , May 2 , 1873 . The Editor will be glad to have notice from Secretaries of Lodges and Chapters of any chang-e in place or time of meeting .

Saturday , April 26 . Red Cross Conclave , Itcman Eagle , Anileiton's Hotel , Fleetstreet . . S phinx Lodge of Instruction ( 1 329 ) , Castle Taiern ,

Camleiwell-road , at 7 ; Bios . John Thomas and E . Woithington , Picccptots . Lily Lodge of Instruction ( . 820 ) , Greyhound Hotel , Richmond , Surrey , e . l 7 .

Metropolitan Masonic Meetings.

Monday , April 28 . Lodge 4 , Royal Somerset House and Inverness , Freemasons' Hall . „ 26 , Castle Lodge of Harmony , Willis ' s Rooms , St . James's . „ 28 , Old King ' s Arms , Freemasons' Hall .

11 79 , Pythagorean , Ship Hotel , Greenwich . „ S 311 British Oak , Bancroft-place , Mile-end . „ 935 , De Grey and Ripon , Angel I Intel , Ilforil . Chap . 188 , Joppa , Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-strcct . Plantagenct Red Cross Conclave , Caledonian Hotel , Adclphi . Strong Man Lodge of Instruction ( 45 ) , Old Jerusalem

Tavern , St . John ' s-gate , Clerkenwell , at 8 ; Bro . Beckett , Preceptor . Sincerity Lodge of Instruction ( 174 ) , Railway Tavern , Fenchurch-strect Station , at 7 . Camden Lotlge of Instruction ( 704 ) , Adelaide Tavern Ha . verstock-h . ill , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor .

Eastern Star Lodge of Instruction ( 93 ) , Hoyal Hotel , Mileend-road , at 7 . 30 ; Bro . E . Gottheil , Preceptor . Biitish Oak Lodge of Instruction , Bank of Friendship Tavern , Mile-end , at 7 for 8 . St . James ' s Union Lodge of Instruction ' iSo ) , Horse and Groom Tavern , Winsley-stieet ( opposite the Pantheon ) ,

Oxford-street , at 8 ; Bro . J . It . Stacey , Preceptor . Wellington Lodge of Instruction , White Swan Tavern , Deptford , at 8 ; Bro . C . G . Dilley , P . M . 1155 , Pieceptor . St . John of Wapping Lotlge of Instruction ( 1306 ) , Gun Tavern , High-street , Wapping , at 8 ; Bro . T . Moitlock .

Preceptor . West Kent Lodge of Imptoeemetit ( 1297 ) , St . Saviour's College , Stansted-road , Forest-hill , aj . 7 . 30 ; Bro . H . VV . Lindus , Preceptor . High Cross Lodge of Instruction Coach and Horses Tavern , Lower Tottenham .

Tuesday , April 29 . Lotlge 141 , Faith , Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-st . Aletropolitan Chapter of instruction , Portugal Hotel , Fleet-street , at 7 ; Comp . Brett , Preceptor . Domatic Lodge of Instruction , Palmerston Tav ., Grosvenorpark , Camberwell , at 8 ; Bro . John Thomas , Preceptor . Faith Lodge of Instruction , Refreshment Rooms , Victoria-st .

( opposite Westminster Palace I lotel ) , at 8 ; Bro . C . A . Cottebiune , Preceptor . Varborough Lodge of Instruction , Green Dragon , Stepney , at 8 ; Bro . ' 1 " . J . Barnes , P . M ., Preceptor . Prince Fredk . William Lotlge of Instruction ( 753 , ) , Knights of St . John i avern , St . John's-wood ; Bro . F . G . Baker , Preceptor . Dalliousie Lotlge of Instruction , King Edward , Triangle ,

Hackney , at 7 . 30 ; bro . J . Saunders , Pieceptor . Florence Nightingale Lotlge of Instruction , Masonic Hall , William-street , Woolwich , at 7 . 30 . Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , Gladstone Tavern , Bishopsgate-st . Within , at 7 . 30 j Bro . Jolton ( W . M . 1227 ) , Pieceptor . St . Marylebone Lodge of Instruction ( 130 $ ) , Biitish Stores

Tavern , New-sttect , St . John ' s woo 1 , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . Constitutional Lodge of Instruction ( 55 ) 1 Wheatsheaf 1 Intel , f land-couit , Holborii , at 7 ; Bro . ( . R . Stacey ( P . M . 1 So ) , Pieceptor .

Aednesday , April 30 . Grand Festival , Pythagorean Lodge of Instruction ( 79 ) , Prince of Orange , Gtecnwich , at 8 ; Bio . J . HoLt . Nash , Pieceptor . United Stiength Lodge of Instruction ( 228 ) , tlif Grafton Aims , 1 ' iince of Wales ' s-ioad , K'Misb-town , at 8 ; Bro . J . N . Frost , Pieceptor .

Israel Lodge of Instruction , Rising Sun 1 avern , Globe-road , ai 7 . 30 ; New Concord Lodge of Instruction , Rosemary Branch Tavern , Hoxton , at 8 . Confidence Lodge of Instruction , Railway Tav ., Londonstieet , City , at 7 . 30 . Royal Union Lodge of Instruction , Horse and Groom

Tavern , Winsley-street , Oxford-street , at 8 ; Bio . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . Peckham Lodge of Instruction , Maismme Anns , Park-road , Peckham , at 8 ; Bro . David Rose , l ' icceptnr . Tempeiance in the East Lodge of liistiiuilrn , George tie Foutth , Catherine-street , Poplar . Stanhope Lodge of Instiuction . Thicket Hotel , Anerley , at 7 . 30 p . m .: Bro . H . W . Lindus , Pieccpfni .

Thursday , May 1 . Lodge 10 , Westminster and Keystone , Ficcm . sons' Hall . ,, 27 , Egyptian , Andciton's Hotel , Fleet-stie << . „ 45 , Stiong Man , Old Jerusalem Tavern , Cleikcnwell . „ 231 , St . Andrew's , Fieemasons' Hall . „ 5 . ^ 4 , Yatborough , Gieen Dragon , Stepney . „ 822 , Vietotia Rifles , Freemasons' 1 lall .

,, 1155 , Excelsior , Sydney Aims , Lcivisham-road . „ 1178 , Petfect Ashlar , Gicgoiian Arms , Bcrmondsey road . „ 1351 , St . Clement Danes , 26 5 , Strand . ,, 1360 , Royal Aithur , Duke of Edinburgh , New Wimbledon .

Mark Lodge 144 , Grusicnuj , (' alcuoiiian f Intel , Adi'lphi . Fidelity Lotlge of Institution ( 3 ) , Volkshire Grey , Londonsr .., Tottenham Couit- ; oad , at 8 ; Bro . T . A . Adams , Preceptor . Panniuic Lotlge of Instruction ( 720 ) , Balham Hotel , Bal " hum , at 7 . 30 ; Bio . John Thomas , Preceptor ,