On The Ordnance Survey Of Sinai.

The Bedawin have frequently been termed irreligious by those who have not Avatched them closely ; but this is far from being the case . It is true they do not go through the outward forms of Moslem devotion ; but the following prayers ,

which every BedaAvi offers up at sunrise and sunset , walking by his camel or lounging at home , Avill SIIOAV that there is a strong religious feeling amongst them . Every Bedawi believes firmly that he wakes up with the power of Evil on one

shoulder and the power of Good on the other , and that if he does not say his morning prayer the Evil one clings to him for the day . Sunrise — Morning Prayer . "I seek refuge with the Great God from Satan accursed Avith

stones . Deliver me from evil , provide for me , and for my brethren the faithful . 0 Lord ! be gracious unto us , for our forefathers' sake- Lord , be gracious unto us ; for a people that prospers is better than a people that strives . 0 Lord ! un

cover not our inmost faults ; protect our children and our weaker friends . 0 Lord ! provide for me , thou AVIIO providest for the blind hyama ! " Sunset Prayer . — " 0 Lord ! be gracious unto us . In all that Ave hear or see , in all that Ave say

or do , be gracious unto us ! Have mercy on our friends , AVIIO have passed away before us . I ask pardon of the Great God ; I ask pardon at the sunset , when every sinner turns to Him . NOAV and for ever I ask pardon of God . 0 Lord ! cover us from our sins , guard our children , and protect our Aveaker friends . "

Night Prayer . — " I lay doAvn my head to rest , and the Lord is my security against remote evil and present harm . "

{ To he Continued ) .

Freemasonry In Portugal.

FREEMASONRY IN PORTUGAL .

Since the amalgamation of the Grand Orients of Portugal , the official organ is UOAV entitled the Bolelim Official do Grande Orient Lusiiana Unido , Supremo Conselho da 21 armaria Partugucm . Prom it Ave make the following translation -.

—" We write with enthusiasm , caused by having assisted at the fete held in celebration of the union of Portuguese Masonry under one standard , thanks to the superhuman efforts of those devoted brethren who placed in the hands of Bro . Count

Paraty , the Grand Master , the gavel symbolic of the power conferred on him by the universal suffrage of the brotherhood . The temple was

splendidly decorated with flowers and illuminated , and Avas filled to repletion . All the lodges assisted , their banners graced the walls . A grand arch of steel was formed by the most distinguished Masons , and another arch was formed with the

banners of the lodges crossed above the swords . The whole body of the Supreme Council was present , as also a deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of the Irish Constitution , established many years ago in this country . Some English ,

and Spanish brethren were present as visitors . The Grand Master was received by a committee of the W . Masters of all the lodges iu the country . The Grand Conservator , Bro . Joseph Joachim cTAbreu Vianna , Colonel of the Corps of Engineers ,

presented the Grand Master with the gavel , making a short but eloquent address . The Grand Master then took his place on the throne , and made his opening address , Avhich Avas loudly applauded . An apology was received from Bro . Joseph da Silva Mendes Leal , who Avas to have been invested as Deputy Grand Master . He AvaS

unable to assist at the fete in consequence of a pressure of business connected with his office as a minister of the crown . The Grand Master Avas saluted in clue form . Bro . Innocent Pranqois da Silva , Grand Orator ,

delivered a beautiful discourse upon the history of Masonry , and made some judicious remarks upon . the advantages of the junction of the Masonic family . Bro . Jean Emmanuel Gonc-alves , a brother who has long devoted himself to Masonic

works , in Avords full of hope ? nd enthusiasm , dilated upon the services that Masonry could render to society by the promulgation of liberal doctrines , by spreading light among' the people , and breaking down the prejudices of superstition and

fanaticism . He Avas succeeded by Bro Cunha Bellem , * Avho spoke of the hope that this celebration held out for the future of Masonry , of its designs and great conquests Avhich it had made for the benefit of humanity , Avithout meddling with political

matters , seeking rather to gain personal than political liberty , teaching the people their rights , but at the same time their duties as citizens of the

great human family , aud planting in the hearts of all a love for their country . Bro . Antonie Gonoalves de Preitas , a retired admiral , above eighty years of age , Grand Orator of the Irish Provincial