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America.
Declaration of Independence . This brings us to tho third epoch—the revolutionary war . Tho figures on the third story are in full relief . AVashington and his generals appear the size of life . Eight of the heroes aro represented cc . cheval , while several others are grouped together holding a council of Avar . The crowning figure in this great historical representation is the statue of AVashington himself , represented as he appeared at the battle of Princeton , at the moment ivhen , after having vainly attempted to rally his troops , he spurred his charger and dashed
up to the cannon ' s mouth . His terror stricken horse recoils from tho belching fire and smoke , while showers of balls tear up the earth beneath his feet . AVashington , at this fearful moment , appears cool , collected , and dignified , believing himself an instrument , in the hands of Providence , designed to ivork out the great problem of liberty . The repose of the hero is admirably portrayed , as is also the mortal terror of his noble steed . The pedestal and statue havo been designed to form a very jiromiuent object from their altitude . The event AVUS also celebrated at NOAV York , Brooklyn , Jersey , aud other important towns in the Union .
GRAND LODGE OF MICHIGAN . THE Grand Lodge of Michigan convened in annual communication on Wednesday , llth of January , ancl closed its labours on the Friday folloiving . One hundred and live subordinate Lodges were represented . The JI . AV . Grand Alaster , Bro . J . Adams Allen , delivered his annual address , in ivhich he gives an account of his steiA'ardship . In speaking of the Order in Alichi he remarks : " Tho workmen have been
uningan , terrupted during the progress of their labours upon our moral templepeace within and commendation without , have been the rule , to ivhich exceptions have been both trivial and rare . To-day Masonry in Alichigan occupies the highest position it has ever known—whether ive consider its moral or material grandeur . " The JI . AV . Grand Alaster , in his address under the head of " Alasonie Jurisprudence , " gives fifty-nine questions , with his decisions , in most of ivhich he sustained bthe Grand Lod
was y ge . The Grand Alaster has removed from the State of Alichigan to Chicago , Illinois , and in his address informs the Grand Lodge : — " Although for some little time yet I shall remain affiliated with the Lodgo under this jurisdiction , with which from the date of its charter I have had the happiness to be connected , yet as my civil residence is noiv changed to a neighbouring State , my sense of Alasonie propriety will compel me to unite myself with our brothers in that locality at an early period . " The Grand Lodge of Alichigan and the Craft iu that jurisdiction will
regret the departure of so highly intelligent , useful , and active a Mason as the M . AV . brother has proved himself . But true . juid faithful Freemasons such as Al . AV . Bro . Allen , belong not alone ' to the particular locality lvhere they reside ancl hold their membership , but it is this class of brethren who are related to the Alasonie fraternity wheresoever dispersed around the globe . The E . AV . Grand Secretary , James Fonton , chairman of the Committee on Correspondencerevieivs the proceedings of thirt-seven Grand Lod
, y ges , ancl notices briefly tho mooted questions of Alasonie law and usage . " The Special Committee , to whom were referred that portion of tho M . AV . Grand Master ' s address relating to official addresses , side degrees , & c , " reported as follows in relation to side degrees : — "A our Committee believe that side degrees do not tend to promote the best interests of Masonry . They ought to be discouraged and discontinued as tending to detract from the general welfare of the Order . The three degrees of the Order constitute the fundamental
principles of Masonry , and cannot be studied too much ; and in the opinion of your committee , all degrees which detract from the interest which should be taken in them , should be dispensed AA'ith . While holding these opinions , ive are nofc prepared to report against what are termed ' Adoption Degrees . '" The report was accepted and adopted by the Grand Loclge . [ AVe , with our brother of the American Mirror and Keystone , should like to know what is meant by " adoption degrees . "—ED . ]
MINNESOTA . AVE have received from Bro . Piersou , Grand Alaster of the Grand Loclge of Minnesota , the proceedings of that body at Sfc . Paul , October 25 th , 1 S 59 . In his address ho says : — " Afasonry has a history extending aivay back in the annals of the past , a subject worthy of the most profound historian : a jurisprudence that men of the hi ghest attainments have been engaged in elucidating : —Is the subject exhausted I—
a literature—poetry ancl prose—Avorthy of the pen of the most polished writer : a science that has commanded , and will continue to invite the admiration of the scientific of all ages : a symbolism extending hack through countless ages , that may well require the investigation of the most erudite scholar : a philosophy that challenges comparison : a religion where all creeds , sects , ancl shades of opinion , can meet on an equality with perfect harmonyThe antiquariantoohas a field for
. , , research to ivhich no human institution offers a parallel . Is nofc the subject sufficient to challenge the admiration of man , and to enlist the best efforts of the brightest minds in the fraternity ?¦ To concentrate tlieir minds , secure their cooperation in labouring in this field , is one of the great objects to be gained in the formation of the North American Alasonie Congress . Pertinent to the subject of the improvement of the Masonic mind , I have one suggestion to make , that appears
America.
to mc , if carried out , would result in immense advantage to our Lodges , members , masonically , mentally , socially , ancl physically . It is often the case that barely sufficient numbers are present , at even regular communications , to open the Lodge . Devote from one half to an hour each Lodge night , to the reading of disquisitions upon Alasonie subjects , the scope is broad enough ; or to disquisitions upon other scientific subjects , or any subject except political or sectarian . I judge such a course would fill our Loclge roomsthey would become schools of
, instruction well worthy the attendance of all . " The Grand Secretary , Bro . Geo . AV . Prescott , has an able report of nearly sixty pages , with copious extracts from our last proceedings . It is delightful to witness the progress of this New State of the Northivcst as gathered from its Masonic growth ancl talent .
KNIGHTS TEAIPLAR , GUARD COMMANDER !* OF NEAV JERSEY . A Convention of Knights Templar ivas holden at the city of Burlington , onTuesday afternoon , February l » lth , A . D . 1 SG 0 , A . o . 741 , for the purpose of forming a Grand Commandery of the State of Now Jersey . Sir Jeremiah L . Hutchinson , proxy for the ALE . Grand Alaster , took the chair and called the Convention to order , and Sir T . J . Corson ivas
appointed Recorder . A Commandery of Knights Templar was opened in due form , with the following officers in their respective positions : — Sir Knights J . L . Hutchinson , E . Commander ; AI . J . Drummond , Generalissimo ; T . Fiske , Captain General ; E . C . Taylor , Prelate ; C . G . Alilnor , Senior AVarden , " AV . AV . Goodwin , Junior Warden ; T . J . Corson , Recorder ; J . S . Buckalew , Standard Bearer ; G . T . J . Lewis , Sword Bearer ; G . B . Edwards , AVarder . Tho Recorder ivas directed to read the warrant from M . E . Grand
Alaster , B . B . French , authorising the formation of a Grand Comiiianclery for New Jersey . Sir Knts . Drummond , Taylor , and Fiske ivere appointed a Committee on Credentials . The folloiving officers ivere duly elected : —Sir Knts . AVm . II . Doggett , R . E . G . Commander ; E . C . Taylor , A , E . D . G . Commander ; T . Fiske , E . G . Generalissimo ; John Hilton , E . G . Capt . General ; AV . AV . Goodwin , E . G . Senior AVarden ; E . T . R . Alegate . E . G . Junior AVarden ; G . B .
pp , Edwards , E . G . Treasurer ; C . G . Alilnor , E . G . Recorder ; T . J . Corson , E . G . Standard Bearer ; A . G . Gilkyson , E . G . Sivord Bearer ; F . Gauntt , E . G . AVarder . The Grand Commandery then suspended labour until seven o'clock , P . M . At seven' o ' clock , P . M ., the Officers of the Grand Commandery were publicly installed , in the presence of a large and brilliant audience of ladies and gentlemen , by Sir Knt . J . L . Hutchinson , as proxy for tho ALE . Grand Alasterassisted bSir Knt . the Rev . li . G . Chaseas Grand
, y , Prolate ; and Sir Knt . J . E . Marshall , as Grand Marshal . And the Grand Commandery was constituted and consecrated ivith solemn and impressive ceremonies . The Grand Marshal then made proclamation that tho Grand Commandery of Knights Templar for the State of New Jersey was duly formed and constituted , and its officers elected and installed according to tho ancient ritual and usages of the Order .
THE QUASI ) COMMAKDEllY 01 ' CALIFORNIA . This Commandery held its annual conclave at San Francisco in Decern " ber last . Commemorative of the auspicious occasion which called them together , San Francisco Commandery No . 1 tendered to the delegates from the interior Conunandcries a complimentary banquet , which came oft' at the rooms of the " Union Club . " A triangular tabic was set along the whole length of the dining hall , which was decorated , ivith the banners of the Knights of the Red Cross , the Knights Templar , and tho
Knights of Malta . AVithin the triangle were six small tables , bearing respectively the following emblematical insignia , to wit : the cross of the Knights of the Red Cross , composed with artistic skill of crimson dahlias , laid on a spotless cross . A lordly chanticleer , of the peculiar significance of which only the initiated are fully aware ; the full set of the imposing regalia of the Order ; the Paschal lamb ; the Alaltese cross , composed of the richest contributions of the kingdom of Flora , ancl wrought out with the utmost skill of grouping ; and a circle of swords , grouped in such a manner as that tho points formed an apex , upon which was poised one of the magnificent plumed hats ivoru by the Order .
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE . Ai' the solicitation of the Supreme Council of the 33 rcl Degree for the Southern Jurisdiction , a convention of representatives of the several councils of Royal and Select Alasters of this State was held at Charleston , on the 15 th of February , for the purpose of establishing a Grand Council of Royal and Select- Alasters , under the jurisdiction of the Supremo Council , which was acceded to ; after ivhich the following Grand Officers were elected and installedviz .: —A . G . AlackcyM . D . of Charleston
, , , , Alost Puissant Grand Alaster ; B . It . Campbell , of Laurens , Deputy Illustrious Grand Alaster ; A . F . Lumpkin , of Fairfield , Grand Principal Conductor of the AVork ; J . R . Bratton , M . IJ-, of Yorkville , Grand Treasurer ; H . AV . Shroedcr , of Charleston , Grand Recorder ; Rev . B . Johnson , of Abbeville , Grand Chaplain ; J . H . Harlee , of Barnwell , Grand Captain of the Guard ; R . E . AVylie , M . D ., of Lancaster , Grand Conductor ofthe Council ; AV . B . Thompson , of Charleston , Grand Steward . At the annual convocation of the Most Excellent Grand Boyal Arch
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America.
Declaration of Independence . This brings us to tho third epoch—the revolutionary war . Tho figures on the third story are in full relief . AVashington and his generals appear the size of life . Eight of the heroes aro represented cc . cheval , while several others are grouped together holding a council of Avar . The crowning figure in this great historical representation is the statue of AVashington himself , represented as he appeared at the battle of Princeton , at the moment ivhen , after having vainly attempted to rally his troops , he spurred his charger and dashed
up to the cannon ' s mouth . His terror stricken horse recoils from tho belching fire and smoke , while showers of balls tear up the earth beneath his feet . AVashington , at this fearful moment , appears cool , collected , and dignified , believing himself an instrument , in the hands of Providence , designed to ivork out the great problem of liberty . The repose of the hero is admirably portrayed , as is also the mortal terror of his noble steed . The pedestal and statue havo been designed to form a very jiromiuent object from their altitude . The event AVUS also celebrated at NOAV York , Brooklyn , Jersey , aud other important towns in the Union .
GRAND LODGE OF MICHIGAN . THE Grand Lodge of Michigan convened in annual communication on Wednesday , llth of January , ancl closed its labours on the Friday folloiving . One hundred and live subordinate Lodges were represented . The JI . AV . Grand Alaster , Bro . J . Adams Allen , delivered his annual address , in ivhich he gives an account of his steiA'ardship . In speaking of the Order in Alichi he remarks : " Tho workmen have been
uningan , terrupted during the progress of their labours upon our moral templepeace within and commendation without , have been the rule , to ivhich exceptions have been both trivial and rare . To-day Masonry in Alichigan occupies the highest position it has ever known—whether ive consider its moral or material grandeur . " The JI . AV . Grand Alaster , in his address under the head of " Alasonie Jurisprudence , " gives fifty-nine questions , with his decisions , in most of ivhich he sustained bthe Grand Lod
was y ge . The Grand Alaster has removed from the State of Alichigan to Chicago , Illinois , and in his address informs the Grand Lodge : — " Although for some little time yet I shall remain affiliated with the Lodgo under this jurisdiction , with which from the date of its charter I have had the happiness to be connected , yet as my civil residence is noiv changed to a neighbouring State , my sense of Alasonie propriety will compel me to unite myself with our brothers in that locality at an early period . " The Grand Lodge of Alichigan and the Craft iu that jurisdiction will
regret the departure of so highly intelligent , useful , and active a Mason as the M . AV . brother has proved himself . But true . juid faithful Freemasons such as Al . AV . Bro . Allen , belong not alone ' to the particular locality lvhere they reside ancl hold their membership , but it is this class of brethren who are related to the Alasonie fraternity wheresoever dispersed around the globe . The E . AV . Grand Secretary , James Fonton , chairman of the Committee on Correspondencerevieivs the proceedings of thirt-seven Grand Lod
, y ges , ancl notices briefly tho mooted questions of Alasonie law and usage . " The Special Committee , to whom were referred that portion of tho M . AV . Grand Master ' s address relating to official addresses , side degrees , & c , " reported as follows in relation to side degrees : — "A our Committee believe that side degrees do not tend to promote the best interests of Masonry . They ought to be discouraged and discontinued as tending to detract from the general welfare of the Order . The three degrees of the Order constitute the fundamental
principles of Masonry , and cannot be studied too much ; and in the opinion of your committee , all degrees which detract from the interest which should be taken in them , should be dispensed AA'ith . While holding these opinions , ive are nofc prepared to report against what are termed ' Adoption Degrees . '" The report was accepted and adopted by the Grand Loclge . [ AVe , with our brother of the American Mirror and Keystone , should like to know what is meant by " adoption degrees . "—ED . ]
MINNESOTA . AVE have received from Bro . Piersou , Grand Alaster of the Grand Loclge of Minnesota , the proceedings of that body at Sfc . Paul , October 25 th , 1 S 59 . In his address ho says : — " Afasonry has a history extending aivay back in the annals of the past , a subject worthy of the most profound historian : a jurisprudence that men of the hi ghest attainments have been engaged in elucidating : —Is the subject exhausted I—
a literature—poetry ancl prose—Avorthy of the pen of the most polished writer : a science that has commanded , and will continue to invite the admiration of the scientific of all ages : a symbolism extending hack through countless ages , that may well require the investigation of the most erudite scholar : a philosophy that challenges comparison : a religion where all creeds , sects , ancl shades of opinion , can meet on an equality with perfect harmonyThe antiquariantoohas a field for
. , , research to ivhich no human institution offers a parallel . Is nofc the subject sufficient to challenge the admiration of man , and to enlist the best efforts of the brightest minds in the fraternity ?¦ To concentrate tlieir minds , secure their cooperation in labouring in this field , is one of the great objects to be gained in the formation of the North American Alasonie Congress . Pertinent to the subject of the improvement of the Masonic mind , I have one suggestion to make , that appears
America.
to mc , if carried out , would result in immense advantage to our Lodges , members , masonically , mentally , socially , ancl physically . It is often the case that barely sufficient numbers are present , at even regular communications , to open the Lodge . Devote from one half to an hour each Lodge night , to the reading of disquisitions upon Alasonie subjects , the scope is broad enough ; or to disquisitions upon other scientific subjects , or any subject except political or sectarian . I judge such a course would fill our Loclge roomsthey would become schools of
, instruction well worthy the attendance of all . " The Grand Secretary , Bro . Geo . AV . Prescott , has an able report of nearly sixty pages , with copious extracts from our last proceedings . It is delightful to witness the progress of this New State of the Northivcst as gathered from its Masonic growth ancl talent .
KNIGHTS TEAIPLAR , GUARD COMMANDER !* OF NEAV JERSEY . A Convention of Knights Templar ivas holden at the city of Burlington , onTuesday afternoon , February l » lth , A . D . 1 SG 0 , A . o . 741 , for the purpose of forming a Grand Commandery of the State of Now Jersey . Sir Jeremiah L . Hutchinson , proxy for the ALE . Grand Alaster , took the chair and called the Convention to order , and Sir T . J . Corson ivas
appointed Recorder . A Commandery of Knights Templar was opened in due form , with the following officers in their respective positions : — Sir Knights J . L . Hutchinson , E . Commander ; AI . J . Drummond , Generalissimo ; T . Fiske , Captain General ; E . C . Taylor , Prelate ; C . G . Alilnor , Senior AVarden , " AV . AV . Goodwin , Junior Warden ; T . J . Corson , Recorder ; J . S . Buckalew , Standard Bearer ; G . T . J . Lewis , Sword Bearer ; G . B . Edwards , AVarder . Tho Recorder ivas directed to read the warrant from M . E . Grand
Alaster , B . B . French , authorising the formation of a Grand Comiiianclery for New Jersey . Sir Knts . Drummond , Taylor , and Fiske ivere appointed a Committee on Credentials . The folloiving officers ivere duly elected : —Sir Knts . AVm . II . Doggett , R . E . G . Commander ; E . C . Taylor , A , E . D . G . Commander ; T . Fiske , E . G . Generalissimo ; John Hilton , E . G . Capt . General ; AV . AV . Goodwin , E . G . Senior AVarden ; E . T . R . Alegate . E . G . Junior AVarden ; G . B .
pp , Edwards , E . G . Treasurer ; C . G . Alilnor , E . G . Recorder ; T . J . Corson , E . G . Standard Bearer ; A . G . Gilkyson , E . G . Sivord Bearer ; F . Gauntt , E . G . AVarder . The Grand Commandery then suspended labour until seven o'clock , P . M . At seven' o ' clock , P . M ., the Officers of the Grand Commandery were publicly installed , in the presence of a large and brilliant audience of ladies and gentlemen , by Sir Knt . J . L . Hutchinson , as proxy for tho ALE . Grand Alasterassisted bSir Knt . the Rev . li . G . Chaseas Grand
, y , Prolate ; and Sir Knt . J . E . Marshall , as Grand Marshal . And the Grand Commandery was constituted and consecrated ivith solemn and impressive ceremonies . The Grand Marshal then made proclamation that tho Grand Commandery of Knights Templar for the State of New Jersey was duly formed and constituted , and its officers elected and installed according to tho ancient ritual and usages of the Order .
THE QUASI ) COMMAKDEllY 01 ' CALIFORNIA . This Commandery held its annual conclave at San Francisco in Decern " ber last . Commemorative of the auspicious occasion which called them together , San Francisco Commandery No . 1 tendered to the delegates from the interior Conunandcries a complimentary banquet , which came oft' at the rooms of the " Union Club . " A triangular tabic was set along the whole length of the dining hall , which was decorated , ivith the banners of the Knights of the Red Cross , the Knights Templar , and tho
Knights of Malta . AVithin the triangle were six small tables , bearing respectively the following emblematical insignia , to wit : the cross of the Knights of the Red Cross , composed with artistic skill of crimson dahlias , laid on a spotless cross . A lordly chanticleer , of the peculiar significance of which only the initiated are fully aware ; the full set of the imposing regalia of the Order ; the Paschal lamb ; the Alaltese cross , composed of the richest contributions of the kingdom of Flora , ancl wrought out with the utmost skill of grouping ; and a circle of swords , grouped in such a manner as that tho points formed an apex , upon which was poised one of the magnificent plumed hats ivoru by the Order .
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE . Ai' the solicitation of the Supreme Council of the 33 rcl Degree for the Southern Jurisdiction , a convention of representatives of the several councils of Royal and Select Alasters of this State was held at Charleston , on the 15 th of February , for the purpose of establishing a Grand Council of Royal and Select- Alasters , under the jurisdiction of the Supremo Council , which was acceded to ; after ivhich the following Grand Officers were elected and installedviz .: —A . G . AlackcyM . D . of Charleston
, , , , Alost Puissant Grand Alaster ; B . It . Campbell , of Laurens , Deputy Illustrious Grand Alaster ; A . F . Lumpkin , of Fairfield , Grand Principal Conductor of the AVork ; J . R . Bratton , M . IJ-, of Yorkville , Grand Treasurer ; H . AV . Shroedcr , of Charleston , Grand Recorder ; Rev . B . Johnson , of Abbeville , Grand Chaplain ; J . H . Harlee , of Barnwell , Grand Captain of the Guard ; R . E . AVylie , M . D ., of Lancaster , Grand Conductor ofthe Council ; AV . B . Thompson , of Charleston , Grand Steward . At the annual convocation of the Most Excellent Grand Boyal Arch