Skip to main content
Museum of Freemasonry

Masonic Periodicals Online

  • Explore
  • Advanced Search
  • Home
  • Explore
  • The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine
  • Aug. 25, 1860
  • Page 4
Current:

The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, Aug. 25, 1860: Page 4

  • Back to The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine, Aug. 25, 1860
  • Print image
  • Articles/Ads
    Article MASONIC JOTTINGS FROM ABROAD. ← Page 2 of 2
    Article MASONIC JOTTINGS FROM ABROAD. Page 2 of 2
    Article ARCHITECTURE AND ARCHÆOLOGY. Page 1 of 5 →
Page 4

Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.

Masonic Jottings From Abroad.

found a German Lodge , in which case the Levantivies have promised their concurrence . A singular incident is related by Bro . J . C . G . Schultze , of Holzminden , somewhat comical of its kind , and showing the nature of some of the superstitions held by the ignorant with regard to Masonry . Our Bro .

was ju-esent lately at a christening , where lie stood as godfather to the child of Bro . P . As the ceremony was about to commence , a man appeared , who enquired for Bro . P . and having called him aside , expressed his wish , in a very mysterious manner , to become a Freemason , in order that he mi ght with the money to be received in

consequence , as he imagined , to drive a trade in j > igs . He farther said , in the presence of other Brethren , that he wished to sell himself to a Freemason ; and why ? It must be known that the vulgar , in Germany , entertain the silly belief , that no Freemason dies a natural death , that he can buy a substitute , who must die for him ; when

fate strikes , the substitute , of course , has to yield up the ghost . ' He said farther , that a shepherd boy had given him the advice , with the remark that he had onl y to go to an inn and announce himself as a Freemason , as all Ereemasons were known to inn-keepers . Thereupon he got ii ] i at 3 o ' clock in the morning , and must

have wandered somo 40 miles out of his way to reach Holzminden . To this step his cupidity had impelled him , and for greed would he have endangered his salvation . The Brethren , however , treated him kindly , showed him his error , gave him food and drink , and presenting him with some money , sent him on his homeward way , which must doubtless have been a sorry one , ivhen he firsttrod it .

Eeeurring to Masonic efforts and enterprises , we find that our Brethren in the ancient city of Cologne attached to the Lod ge of Minerva and Ehedeiina have erected a spacious building , devoted entirely to lodge purposes , at an expense of £ 10 , 000 . It contains , in accordance with tiie practice of Prussian Masonry ,

separate temples for each of the three degrees , all decorated with appropriate emblems and mottoes . The structure being finished , its opening was solemnly inaugurated on St . John ' s day last , the 2-lth June . ' The proceedings were commenced at noon , when there wero above 200 Brothers present , including the members of

the city of Cologne . Others came from Bonn , Aix-la-Chapelle , Coblentz , ancl from the Grand Loclge of Berlin . The ceremony was conducted b y the D . G . M . of Berlin in person . The whole of the proceedings were of the most impressive character , and occupied two full hours . The most striking event of the day was the uncovering of a fine statue of St . Jolm the Baptistivhich was

, enveloped in branches of acacia . The proceedings were closed with an appropriate hymn . An adjournment was then made to the banqueting-room , where 300 Bros , sat down to an excellent entertainment presided over b y Bro . S . _ Dec-hen , who discharged the duties of the chair with his wonted firmness , discretion , and kindness .

Many had eome from distant countries ; among others Bro . Henry Garrod , P . M . of i \ o . 1090 , to whose kindness we are indebted for this notice , from England . The foreign Bros , were much struck ivith the eloquent address of Bro . F . Strebel , the orator of the Loclge , Avhose kind reception of thc visitors will never be

forgotten by them . Tiie banquet ended at seven p . m ., and a most pleasant day was brought to a close by a brief adjournment to the lawn , which afforded an opportunity for much agreeable conversation , in the presence of a fine display of fruit . An excellent poetical address to the cliaiiTiiaii w . is sung , and thus closed the evening . The English Masons noticed many differences in working

Masonic Jottings From Abroad.

the degrees ; the first and second being reversed . "When the statue was unveiled , the floor was strewn with roses . We are happy to observe that Bro . Strehel is now on a visit to London , liaving been present at a recent meeting of the Crescent Loclge . We may , perhaps , be

enabled to jiresent our readers with a plan of the building ancl the disposition of the apartments . It cannot but strike English Masons with surprise that whilst they find a difficult y in raising a few hundred pounds for a building sacred to the Institution , one lodge in a continental town , with a population below some London parishes , contains within it enough of the true spirit of Masonry to devote £ 10 , 000 to build a house devoted solely to its own jim-poses .

Architecture And Archæology.

ARCHITECTURE AND ARCH ? OLOGY .

BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION . Tho first meeting of the season of the British Archasological Association took place in the Town-hall , Shrewsbury , on Monday , August 6 . The weather was most uiipropifcious ; nevertheless a largo number of members , including a goodly collection of ladiesassembled .

, Tho Mayor ( Mr . Burr ) opened the proceedings by welcoming- the members of the Association to Shrewsbury . After ivhich an address of welcome was read by the Town Clerk from the Mayor , Aldermen , and Councillors , in ivhich allusion was made to the numerous objects of archreological interest in the county and in tho borough , and to the recent restoration of Luclloiv Church . Tho address concluded b

y than king thePrcsidcntnncl the Association for having selected Shrewsbury for their placo of meeting this year . The President ( Mr . B . Botficfcl , M . P . ) returned thanks on behalf ofhimsclf and the Association , and then proceeded to read an inaugural address of great length , in which the objects and advantages of the Association wero noticed , ancl commenting more particularlon thc history mid antiquities

y of Shropshire . Ho took an ample survey not only of the antiquities of Shropshire , but of tho general , features of tho county , and , when published in tho Transactions of the Association , it will form an interesting and valuable record . This survey commenced before tho Roman invasion , and

comprehended the county history to recent times . In speaking ofthe objects of the Association , he observed that one of its most 2 iractical benefits was the preservation and restoration of ancient buildings , and the tendency which thc study it jiromoted had to improve the Architecture of tho country . Archoaology was , ho said , the handmaid of history * , and brought to light many facts which , without its aid ,

would be hidden or obscured . Tho address ivas almost exclusively directed to the explanation of tho antiquities and topography ofthe county , and to the notice of the political events ivhich had occurred in or been connected with Shrojishirc . Without pretending to have made discoveries , or to take any new vieivs , Mr . Botfickl ' s address presented tho jH-oniiuent points of the history of the comity , and its

most remarkable places in a clear and attractive manner . Mr . Slancy , M . P ., moved the thanks of the meeting to the president for his address , which was seconded by the Hon . and Rev . Mr . Bridgeinaii . The meeting then adjourned , and the members went to visit tho Abbey Church , where Mr . Blanche Hose Croix explained sonic of thc monuments . Hesaid , the lirst in order ivas on cat the old south doorway , and was stated in tho guide-book to have been dug up , prior to 1623 , where Soger cle Montgomery , the first Earf of Shrewsbury had been buried , and the author and the heralds then

visiting the abbey imagined it would represent that warrior . This figure , and another in thc same church , supposed to be Earl Hugh ' s wero both said to bo cross-logged ; but this one never was so . Both the legs were broken oil ' , but enough rein . lined to show that they ivere perfectly straight . If these effigies were over intended for Soger and Hugh , thoy were made long after their death . This one was ofthe date of King Jolm , and very interesting-, —somewhat similar to those in thc Temple Church , London , ivhich ivere of that

“The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine: 1860-08-25, Page 4” Masonic Periodicals Online, Library and Museum of Freemasonry, 6 July 2025, django:8000/periodicals/mmr/issues/mmr_25081860/page/4/.
  • List
  • Grid
Title Category Page
NORTH RIDING OF YORK INFIRMARY. Article 1
CLASSICAL THEOLOGY.—XXX. Article 2
MASONIC JOTTINGS FROM ABROAD. Article 3
ARCHITECTURE AND ARCHÆOLOGY. Article 4
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES. Article 9
Literature. Article 10
Poetry. Article 12
NOTES ON LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND ART. Article 13
THE MASONIC MIRROR. Article 14
METROPOLITAN. Article 14
PROVINCIAL. Article 15
ROYAL ARCH. Article 16
NEW SOUTH WALES. Article 17
THE WEEK. Article 19
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 20
Page 1

Page 1

1 Article
Page 2

Page 2

2 Articles
Page 3

Page 3

2 Articles
Page 4

Page 4

3 Articles
Page 5

Page 5

1 Article
Page 6

Page 6

1 Article
Page 7

Page 7

1 Article
Page 8

Page 8

1 Article
Page 9

Page 9

1 Article
Page 10

Page 10

2 Articles
Page 11

Page 11

1 Article
Page 12

Page 12

3 Articles
Page 13

Page 13

2 Articles
Page 14

Page 14

2 Articles
Page 15

Page 15

1 Article
Page 16

Page 16

3 Articles
Page 17

Page 17

2 Articles
Page 18

Page 18

1 Article
Page 19

Page 19

2 Articles
Page 20

Page 20

3 Articles
Page 4

Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.

Masonic Jottings From Abroad.

found a German Lodge , in which case the Levantivies have promised their concurrence . A singular incident is related by Bro . J . C . G . Schultze , of Holzminden , somewhat comical of its kind , and showing the nature of some of the superstitions held by the ignorant with regard to Masonry . Our Bro .

was ju-esent lately at a christening , where lie stood as godfather to the child of Bro . P . As the ceremony was about to commence , a man appeared , who enquired for Bro . P . and having called him aside , expressed his wish , in a very mysterious manner , to become a Freemason , in order that he mi ght with the money to be received in

consequence , as he imagined , to drive a trade in j > igs . He farther said , in the presence of other Brethren , that he wished to sell himself to a Freemason ; and why ? It must be known that the vulgar , in Germany , entertain the silly belief , that no Freemason dies a natural death , that he can buy a substitute , who must die for him ; when

fate strikes , the substitute , of course , has to yield up the ghost . ' He said farther , that a shepherd boy had given him the advice , with the remark that he had onl y to go to an inn and announce himself as a Freemason , as all Ereemasons were known to inn-keepers . Thereupon he got ii ] i at 3 o ' clock in the morning , and must

have wandered somo 40 miles out of his way to reach Holzminden . To this step his cupidity had impelled him , and for greed would he have endangered his salvation . The Brethren , however , treated him kindly , showed him his error , gave him food and drink , and presenting him with some money , sent him on his homeward way , which must doubtless have been a sorry one , ivhen he firsttrod it .

Eeeurring to Masonic efforts and enterprises , we find that our Brethren in the ancient city of Cologne attached to the Lod ge of Minerva and Ehedeiina have erected a spacious building , devoted entirely to lodge purposes , at an expense of £ 10 , 000 . It contains , in accordance with tiie practice of Prussian Masonry ,

separate temples for each of the three degrees , all decorated with appropriate emblems and mottoes . The structure being finished , its opening was solemnly inaugurated on St . John ' s day last , the 2-lth June . ' The proceedings were commenced at noon , when there wero above 200 Brothers present , including the members of

the city of Cologne . Others came from Bonn , Aix-la-Chapelle , Coblentz , ancl from the Grand Loclge of Berlin . The ceremony was conducted b y the D . G . M . of Berlin in person . The whole of the proceedings were of the most impressive character , and occupied two full hours . The most striking event of the day was the uncovering of a fine statue of St . Jolm the Baptistivhich was

, enveloped in branches of acacia . The proceedings were closed with an appropriate hymn . An adjournment was then made to the banqueting-room , where 300 Bros , sat down to an excellent entertainment presided over b y Bro . S . _ Dec-hen , who discharged the duties of the chair with his wonted firmness , discretion , and kindness .

Many had eome from distant countries ; among others Bro . Henry Garrod , P . M . of i \ o . 1090 , to whose kindness we are indebted for this notice , from England . The foreign Bros , were much struck ivith the eloquent address of Bro . F . Strebel , the orator of the Loclge , Avhose kind reception of thc visitors will never be

forgotten by them . Tiie banquet ended at seven p . m ., and a most pleasant day was brought to a close by a brief adjournment to the lawn , which afforded an opportunity for much agreeable conversation , in the presence of a fine display of fruit . An excellent poetical address to the cliaiiTiiaii w . is sung , and thus closed the evening . The English Masons noticed many differences in working

Masonic Jottings From Abroad.

the degrees ; the first and second being reversed . "When the statue was unveiled , the floor was strewn with roses . We are happy to observe that Bro . Strehel is now on a visit to London , liaving been present at a recent meeting of the Crescent Loclge . We may , perhaps , be

enabled to jiresent our readers with a plan of the building ancl the disposition of the apartments . It cannot but strike English Masons with surprise that whilst they find a difficult y in raising a few hundred pounds for a building sacred to the Institution , one lodge in a continental town , with a population below some London parishes , contains within it enough of the true spirit of Masonry to devote £ 10 , 000 to build a house devoted solely to its own jim-poses .

Architecture And Archæology.

ARCHITECTURE AND ARCH ? OLOGY .

BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION . Tho first meeting of the season of the British Archasological Association took place in the Town-hall , Shrewsbury , on Monday , August 6 . The weather was most uiipropifcious ; nevertheless a largo number of members , including a goodly collection of ladiesassembled .

, Tho Mayor ( Mr . Burr ) opened the proceedings by welcoming- the members of the Association to Shrewsbury . After ivhich an address of welcome was read by the Town Clerk from the Mayor , Aldermen , and Councillors , in ivhich allusion was made to the numerous objects of archreological interest in the county and in tho borough , and to the recent restoration of Luclloiv Church . Tho address concluded b

y than king thePrcsidcntnncl the Association for having selected Shrewsbury for their placo of meeting this year . The President ( Mr . B . Botficfcl , M . P . ) returned thanks on behalf ofhimsclf and the Association , and then proceeded to read an inaugural address of great length , in which the objects and advantages of the Association wero noticed , ancl commenting more particularlon thc history mid antiquities

y of Shropshire . Ho took an ample survey not only of the antiquities of Shropshire , but of tho general , features of tho county , and , when published in tho Transactions of the Association , it will form an interesting and valuable record . This survey commenced before tho Roman invasion , and

comprehended the county history to recent times . In speaking ofthe objects of the Association , he observed that one of its most 2 iractical benefits was the preservation and restoration of ancient buildings , and the tendency which thc study it jiromoted had to improve the Architecture of tho country . Archoaology was , ho said , the handmaid of history * , and brought to light many facts which , without its aid ,

would be hidden or obscured . Tho address ivas almost exclusively directed to the explanation of tho antiquities and topography ofthe county , and to the notice of the political events ivhich had occurred in or been connected with Shrojishirc . Without pretending to have made discoveries , or to take any new vieivs , Mr . Botfickl ' s address presented tho jH-oniiuent points of the history of the comity , and its

most remarkable places in a clear and attractive manner . Mr . Slancy , M . P ., moved the thanks of the meeting to the president for his address , which was seconded by the Hon . and Rev . Mr . Bridgeinaii . The meeting then adjourned , and the members went to visit tho Abbey Church , where Mr . Blanche Hose Croix explained sonic of thc monuments . Hesaid , the lirst in order ivas on cat the old south doorway , and was stated in tho guide-book to have been dug up , prior to 1623 , where Soger cle Montgomery , the first Earf of Shrewsbury had been buried , and the author and the heralds then

visiting the abbey imagined it would represent that warrior . This figure , and another in thc same church , supposed to be Earl Hugh ' s wero both said to bo cross-logged ; but this one never was so . Both the legs were broken oil ' , but enough rein . lined to show that they ivere perfectly straight . If these effigies were over intended for Soger and Hugh , thoy were made long after their death . This one was ofthe date of King Jolm , and very interesting-, —somewhat similar to those in thc Temple Church , London , ivhich ivere of that

  • Prev page
  • 1
  • 3
  • You're on page4
  • 5
  • 20
  • Next page
  • Accredited Museum Designated Outstanding Collection
  • LIBRARY AND MUSEUM CHARITABLE TRUST OF THE UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1058497 / ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © 2025

  • Accessibility statement

  • Designed, developed, and maintained by King's Digital Lab

We use cookies to track usage and preferences.

Privacy & cookie policy