The Canynge Society's Anniversary.

years , been an active member of tbe Restoration Committee , and has given large contributions towards the work . The letter from 3 Ir . Godwin , the architect , appended to this report , will explain the portion of the restoration just completed at the cost of the Freemasons of Bristol , and also the progress of the general restoration since the last meeting of the society ' . In the architect ' s report he says;— "In the Ladye Chapel a tile pavement , with marble steps , has been laid down at the cost of the

Freemasons of Bristol , by whom tbe external stonework of the chapel had been previously restored . The same body , not unmindful of the connection of the Craft with the building guilds of the middle ages , have also provided funds for the decoration in colour and gilding of the groined vaulting of the chapel , which will , it is hoped , be completed by the day fixed for the meeting . The chairman said it was a matter of very great gratification slid leasure to himhaving held a very hih position in 3 Iasonry

p , g for some years , to be enabled to see carried out in the church of St . Alary Redcliff that which his revered father , who held the same position ho ( the chairman ) did at that moment for many years , hoped to live to see perfected . It w « s not , however , the will of the Great Architect of the Universe to allow him to see the end . He ( tbe chairman ) had seen it , but he wished them to quite understand that the work was not his , so far as his individual part of it was concernedbut that the work was his

, father ' s . The chairman went on to say that he was sorry that tbe ladies now present could know very little of the pleasures of Masonry . It was a source of very great regret to him that they knew so little ; if they could see the happy family , meeting as they did so frequently , he was sure they would rejoice in their hearts if had husbands who were 3 Iasons , and he hoped their husbands might be Masons . It was only right to give tbem

notice of what their proper course was , and that was , unless their intended husbands were Masons not to have tbem at all . Without further preface , he would move the adoption of the report . Bro . Sholto A ' ere Hare , on rising to second the resolution , was received with prolonged applause and hurrahs of the most enthusiastic character . Tbe resolution was carried unanimously . The Bishop next proposed , in ilatteiing terms , a vote of thanks

to the Rev . Bro . R . J . Simpson for bis kindness in coming among tbem , and for his aide and eloquent sermon . Tho Rev . Canon Randall seconded the proposition , and it was duly affirmed . The Rev . R . J . Simpson , in returning thanks , said he would have gone three times the distance to have seen such a glorious church , and he only regretted that important business in his parish prevented him from wandering about it for three or four

hours on the morrow . He rejoiced to see his brother Freemasons so forward in respect to the restoration of the church , and he trusted tbe hope expressed by Air . Hare would be fulfilled , and that before that time next year the crowning act of the restoration , if not performed , might at any rate bo quite secure . In conclusion the rev . gentleman promised a small donation as a memorial of one of the happiest days of his life . Tlie Rev . Canon Randall next proposed that the thanks of this

society arc due to the Freemasons of the province of Bristol for their continued interest and assistance in the restoration of St . Mary Redcliff Church , and for their presence tliis day . 3 ] r . J . AV . in-y , one of the churchwardens , seconded the resolution , and it was cordially adopted . Lord Limerick , in acknowledging tho compliment , said that their worthy president , than whom no person was more fitted to speak for the Freemasons of tbe provincehad alluded to their

, merits . The noble earl then expressed the gratification with which he occupied the hmumvale position ho had been called upon to fill tli « t d « y . He attributed the success of tbe undertaking in a very large measure to the great exertion of the presidents aud next alluded to the part the Masons of the jirovince took some time ago in laying the foundation stone of the nave of the Cathedral . His lordship concluded with a hope that in tiihe to come the Freemasons would , as they had been in the past ,

always be found ready , to tbe best of their ability , to aid in the promotion of religion and the alleviation of distress and misfortune . The Bishop proposed that thanks are due to the Rev . Canon Randall , the chairman , and the members of the Restoration Committee , for the able manner in which they carry ou the work . 31 r . Lucas , of Birmingham , seconded the proposition , which was carried unanimously .

Tbe Rev . Canon Randall , in responding , expressed Ids acknowledgments to the gentlemen of the committee by whom he had been so ably assisted , and then went into details with regard to the work of restoration that was yet to be accomplished . The Rev . R . J . Simpson , in proposing " The Health of the Ladies , " suggested whether they could not have a sisterhood of St . 3 Iary Redcliff , who should make a vow that they would never cease their efforts until the spire bad been restored . He

trusted , notwithstanding tbe abuse that might come upon them from certain quarters , to see such a sisterhood formed before long . Tbe Chairman responded in a humorous speech , and tho meeting then terminated .

Maxims Of Pythagorus.

MAXIMS OF PYTHAGORUS .

This distinguished philosopher and Mason was accus- > tometl to instruct his pupils in sententious maxim , concealing tinder a slight mask , the most important truths of his system . Some of these pithy sayings have been preserved . AVear not a ring . Do not encircle yourself with ignorance . Turn away from thyself every edge . Be prudent and subdue your passions . Take oil' thy right

shoe first . Be careful of the consequences of every enterprise in which you may engage . Travelling from home turn not back , for the furies go back with you , AVhen you begin a great and important undertaking , do it with the intention of completing it , and allow nothing to deter you or turn yon back . This maxim Pythagoras particularly applied to his Masonic system , 'those who

entered it were exhorted not to stop shove of the highest attainments in it of which they were capable . Look not into a glass by candle light . Spurn superficial knowledge . The motto of Pope is : "A little learning is a dangerous thing ; Drink deep , or taste not the Picvau spring . " Shallow attainments aro worse than little better than

none . Aim at perfect knowledge , that you may learn of God and " know Him even as yourself are known . " Pass not over the balance . An exhortation to Equality and Justice . Put not meal in an unworthy vessel . Out-Saviour gave the same maxim—" cast not your pearls before swine , lost they turn again and rend you . " Eat not the heart nor the brain . Do nothing than can effect the fraternal bond that makes one of the brotherhood . Sleep not at noon . Be awake and active to secure knowledge when it is in the way of being dispensed .

Poetry.

Poetry .

FREE 3 IASOXRY VINDICATED . Toll mo , my friond , can ho bo wrong Who takes tbe Bible for his guide , AA'ho looks to God alono for aid , And owns tho source whence God's derived . Is ho regardless of his race AA'ho strives to do what o ' er ho can

To succour , holp , ancl comfort those AA'ho nood relief from follow man . Can ho bo faithless to tho trust AA'hich pertains to bis position , AA'ho , true in word and just in deed , To life ' s duty makes submission . AA'hether combinodly , or olso

3 Ian doth in charity abound , God pursuing , evil shunning , AA ' o find in him what should bo found . Freemasons and Froomasonry , To such inenmboncios lay claim As tho basis of thoir Order—Therefore its universal fame . Henco , undor its bright banner range Of all degrees in lifo , tho good ; By thorn its precepts aro valued Because by them they ' re understood , R , BOND .