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Address.
the shining stars , or with those later adepts who ' adopting the theories of Platonist or Pythagorean , used numerals or geometrical figures as a medium to instruct and guide mankind in the hidden ways of truth . Through the successive developmeuts of occult and cabalistic science , let us trace their
perpetual progress—let us mount with them the mysterious ladder , ancl learn the doctrines of Nature , and the wondrous principles that govern the material and immaterial universe . But approach not the temple of light Avith darkened soul or impure thoughts—rather
would I counsel you to recede in silence than to advance incautiously to the consummation of our holy rites . There are many things incomprehensible to untutored minds , our impressions in youth and -childhood differ considerably from those which we
experience in riper manhood . It is so AA-ith our neophytes—placed in the vestibule of knoAvledge—should they attempt to enter the sacred penetralia too hastily or rashly , tbe influence of its revelations would be unfelt , and the spirituality
of its solemnities unheeded by the unprepared mind ofthe thoughtless aspirant . But to him unto whom is vouchsafed the " divine afflatus "—to him who not
only feels the desire to know , but possesses courage to overcome the difficulties that beset his path—to him , I say , persevere ! And although at first thy course may lie through barren fields and unprofitable herbage , soon shalt thou arrive at richer pastures and diviner fruitsLet no misgivings haunt thsoul
. y , but press onward ¦ bear with thee , like the memorable phylactery of the ancients , an unshaken trust in that great and glorious Name , which is associated with the mystery of our regeneration bear with thee to the shrine of truth the tribute of au humble heart
aud a purified perception . From the dross of sensual life eliminate the gold of intellectual existence j and from the countless systems of human learning extract the atoms of true and heavenly wisdom . Above all , as faith is the foundation of our hope ,
examine closely the book of Nature , and find therein the clearest evidence of the teachings contained in -fche unerring Book of God . Inspired by such noble aims , and directed by such majestic impulses , thy passage through the labyrinth of life shall be a march of triumph , when , unlike the Cajsars of old , the
captives in thy train shall be vanquished ignorance and sin , and the laurels on thy brow shall be the unfading wreath of immortality and joy !
MASON- AUTHOK ' S SociETr . —Among the recent additions to this prosperous society , Ave find the names of Bros . \ V . P . Buchan , author of - 'Lodge Music ; " Eichard James Spiers , D . Prov . G . M ., Oxford ; and James Frederick Spurr , of Scarborough . The society hids fair to be one of the most influential and useful bodies in Masonry . Bro . Lyon is busily engaged Avith his Avork on Mother Kilwinning , which may be expected soon .
Masonic Notes And Queries.
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES .
AMEIIICA ^ TIIASOSIC STA . TISIICS . A correspondent at Manchester , " L . K ., ' ' will find in the columns of the Freemasons' Magazine a great deal of information respecting American Masonic statistics ; hut he must of course take the trouble of looking for it . This it is plain from his letter he
hasnot yet done . An hour ago I had occasion to consult No . 421 , July 27 th , 1 SG 7 , of that useful publication . At page 70 my correspondent -will find an answer to the principal question he asks . There are in the United States of America 300 , 000 Freemasons , and not , as recently stated by Bro , Findel , " nearly 30 , 000 . " —C . P . COOPEE .
liODGE NAMES AND ANAGRAMS . On account of the necessity of secresy through fear of the police , foreign lodges give special addresses , not at the place of meeting , and au applicant for the real address has to identity himself to the Mason , at Avhose house the address is given .
Sometimes the name given is fictitious , and not known in the town except to Masons . Thus the address in Masonic publications of the Loclge des Freres Eeunis of Tournay was Messrs . Sulesnier Freres at M . Auverlot , Notary , Tournay . In Art . 4- of the by-laws this is stated to he the anao-ram ofthe name of the lodge , but this is not very clear . —E . T .
A niiriCULT TASK . Our brother , " N . P ., " has access to the Bodleian Library , aud undertakes to connect the Freemasons of the 14 th , loth , and IGth centui ' es with the lodges mentioned by Ashmole and by Dr . Plott , Avith the general assemblheld in 1063 Avith the assembly
y , into which Sir Christopher Wren Avas elected in 1 G 91 , and with the four lodges which formed the Grand Lodge at the commencement of the last century . Our brother , " N . P ., " has undertaken a difficult task . —C . P . COOPEE .
LEWISES . The ancient privileges of Lewises are often discussed . The Continental practice and principles are well shoAvn in the Begulations of the Lodge des Freres Eeunis of Tournay . A LeAvis must have been born after his father's initiation to be entitled to his
privilege . He might be received three years below the ritual age , at half price for the first degree only , and before any other candidate on the same day , itrespective ofthe time of his proposition or ballot . — E . T .
AN ERROR . My answer to the letter of a correspondent at Leeds is that iu my judgment it is by no means my duty to point out the error of a very amiable brother and zealous member of our institution , Avhen such error , so far as I can see , ean in no manner mislead
the readers of the Freemasons' Magazine . —O . P . COOPER . . TEA ' S nra . voEiiN . See my communication , "Eosicrucian Bibliography , " Freemasons' Maga-ine , vol . 17 , page 327 . An accident has rendered that part of the manuscript
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Address.
the shining stars , or with those later adepts who ' adopting the theories of Platonist or Pythagorean , used numerals or geometrical figures as a medium to instruct and guide mankind in the hidden ways of truth . Through the successive developmeuts of occult and cabalistic science , let us trace their
perpetual progress—let us mount with them the mysterious ladder , ancl learn the doctrines of Nature , and the wondrous principles that govern the material and immaterial universe . But approach not the temple of light Avith darkened soul or impure thoughts—rather
would I counsel you to recede in silence than to advance incautiously to the consummation of our holy rites . There are many things incomprehensible to untutored minds , our impressions in youth and -childhood differ considerably from those which we
experience in riper manhood . It is so AA-ith our neophytes—placed in the vestibule of knoAvledge—should they attempt to enter the sacred penetralia too hastily or rashly , tbe influence of its revelations would be unfelt , and the spirituality
of its solemnities unheeded by the unprepared mind ofthe thoughtless aspirant . But to him unto whom is vouchsafed the " divine afflatus "—to him who not
only feels the desire to know , but possesses courage to overcome the difficulties that beset his path—to him , I say , persevere ! And although at first thy course may lie through barren fields and unprofitable herbage , soon shalt thou arrive at richer pastures and diviner fruitsLet no misgivings haunt thsoul
. y , but press onward ¦ bear with thee , like the memorable phylactery of the ancients , an unshaken trust in that great and glorious Name , which is associated with the mystery of our regeneration bear with thee to the shrine of truth the tribute of au humble heart
aud a purified perception . From the dross of sensual life eliminate the gold of intellectual existence j and from the countless systems of human learning extract the atoms of true and heavenly wisdom . Above all , as faith is the foundation of our hope ,
examine closely the book of Nature , and find therein the clearest evidence of the teachings contained in -fche unerring Book of God . Inspired by such noble aims , and directed by such majestic impulses , thy passage through the labyrinth of life shall be a march of triumph , when , unlike the Cajsars of old , the
captives in thy train shall be vanquished ignorance and sin , and the laurels on thy brow shall be the unfading wreath of immortality and joy !
MASON- AUTHOK ' S SociETr . —Among the recent additions to this prosperous society , Ave find the names of Bros . \ V . P . Buchan , author of - 'Lodge Music ; " Eichard James Spiers , D . Prov . G . M ., Oxford ; and James Frederick Spurr , of Scarborough . The society hids fair to be one of the most influential and useful bodies in Masonry . Bro . Lyon is busily engaged Avith his Avork on Mother Kilwinning , which may be expected soon .
Masonic Notes And Queries.
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES .
AMEIIICA ^ TIIASOSIC STA . TISIICS . A correspondent at Manchester , " L . K ., ' ' will find in the columns of the Freemasons' Magazine a great deal of information respecting American Masonic statistics ; hut he must of course take the trouble of looking for it . This it is plain from his letter he
hasnot yet done . An hour ago I had occasion to consult No . 421 , July 27 th , 1 SG 7 , of that useful publication . At page 70 my correspondent -will find an answer to the principal question he asks . There are in the United States of America 300 , 000 Freemasons , and not , as recently stated by Bro , Findel , " nearly 30 , 000 . " —C . P . COOPEE .
liODGE NAMES AND ANAGRAMS . On account of the necessity of secresy through fear of the police , foreign lodges give special addresses , not at the place of meeting , and au applicant for the real address has to identity himself to the Mason , at Avhose house the address is given .
Sometimes the name given is fictitious , and not known in the town except to Masons . Thus the address in Masonic publications of the Loclge des Freres Eeunis of Tournay was Messrs . Sulesnier Freres at M . Auverlot , Notary , Tournay . In Art . 4- of the by-laws this is stated to he the anao-ram ofthe name of the lodge , but this is not very clear . —E . T .
A niiriCULT TASK . Our brother , " N . P ., " has access to the Bodleian Library , aud undertakes to connect the Freemasons of the 14 th , loth , and IGth centui ' es with the lodges mentioned by Ashmole and by Dr . Plott , Avith the general assemblheld in 1063 Avith the assembly
y , into which Sir Christopher Wren Avas elected in 1 G 91 , and with the four lodges which formed the Grand Lodge at the commencement of the last century . Our brother , " N . P ., " has undertaken a difficult task . —C . P . COOPEE .
LEWISES . The ancient privileges of Lewises are often discussed . The Continental practice and principles are well shoAvn in the Begulations of the Lodge des Freres Eeunis of Tournay . A LeAvis must have been born after his father's initiation to be entitled to his
privilege . He might be received three years below the ritual age , at half price for the first degree only , and before any other candidate on the same day , itrespective ofthe time of his proposition or ballot . — E . T .
AN ERROR . My answer to the letter of a correspondent at Leeds is that iu my judgment it is by no means my duty to point out the error of a very amiable brother and zealous member of our institution , Avhen such error , so far as I can see , ean in no manner mislead
the readers of the Freemasons' Magazine . —O . P . COOPER . . TEA ' S nra . voEiiN . See my communication , "Eosicrucian Bibliography , " Freemasons' Maga-ine , vol . 17 , page 327 . An accident has rendered that part of the manuscript