Official Joitijnal o| ih^ gaitknt and Jity n| JKasmtrg. Published under the Authority of the Sovereign Sanctuary for Great Britain and Ireland. Edited by the GRAND SECRETARY-GENERAL. Vol. II., No. 13.] JANUARY, 1882. ( Subscription, ^JosMree, Is. Gd. per £ MontH ly. THE OLD YEAR AND THE NEW. ♦ Eighteen Eighty-one has passed away, and 18S2 reigns in its stead. With mingled regrets and thank- fulness we look back on the past year, and congratu- late ourselves on the opening of a New Year as fresh opportunity for extended aims and new enterprise. It cannot but happen in all human undertakings that the actual work done falls far short of that projected. Unexpected difficulties arise and have to be sur- mounted, diverse interests and conflicting opinions re- quire to be conciliated, adjusted, and smoothed over, and when, at last, the result of all the labour and turmoil is seen, one is apt to view it with feelings of dissatis- faction that more should not have been accomplished. Hence it is that we look upon the work of 1881 with regret at the non-completion of many things begun and undeveloped, and with thankfulness that, not- withstanding all difficulties and obstructions, we have yet accomplished something. When last year at this time we launched the first number of this journal, we hoped Vol. II. would be twice the bulk of its prede- cessor, we were too sanguine. We honestly believe, however, that wc have improved Kncph y and we may truthfully say that it is prosperous and progressing, and undiminished zeal on the part of its supporters will doubtless enable us to realise our hopes and present our readers with a more important journal. Meanwhile let us congratulate ourselves that amidst the stormy seas, covered with the wrecks of many a venture, our little barque still floats, and, with the experience gained in the somewhat perilous navigation of the past year, we may venture to hope for this year a yet more prosperous voyage, and a safe return to port at its close. Of the progress of the Antient and Primitive Rite itself we are glad to be able to speak in terms of hope- fulness and satisfaction. Although the actual increase of members has not been so great as in the previous year, yet we find signs of continued activity in the majority of the bodies working under our Charters, and they are gradually settling down into steady work. their meetings are frequent and regular, and the Officers show an earnest desire to make themselves perfect in the magnificent Ceremonial of our Rite. In London, Dublin, and Glasgow Grand Mystic Temples are in course of formation. We have just issued a dispensation to establish the Rite in India, and another to found a Chapter in Limerick. Our influ- ence on the Continent is increasing and extending in every direction. All this is matter for congratulation, but it must not slacken our zeal. Much yet remains to be accomplished ere we can afford to rest and con- template our work achieved. We must remember that our progress will be rapid in proportion only to the exertions" of individual members or local bodies. It is for them to find the stones for the Building ; the Sov. Sane, can but consolidate the work. TREATY OF ALLIANCE Between the Antient and Primitive Rite of Masonry and the Sovereign Bodies in America, Italy, Roumania, Egypt, &c. The Treaty has now been formally accepted and signed by the following Grand Masters M. 111. Bros. John Yarker, 33°. 96°, 90°, for Great Britain and Ireland ; Alex. B. Mott, M.D., 33°, 96°, for America ; Chev. Giambattista Pessina, 33°. 9 6 °> 9°°> for Ital y > Cap*- Con - stantine Moroiu, 33°, 96°, for Roumania. Nego- tiations are still pending v/ith Egypt, where a little unexpected difficulty has arisen, as it appears that on the death of the Grand Hiero- phant Marconis, the Marquis de Bauregard was appointed to succeed him, and transmitted the rank to 111. Bro. Zola. We have no doubt, how- ever, that this will be happily arranged, and the long projected confederation of the various Bodies practising Antient and Primitive Free- masonry become an accomplished fact. We hope to be able to give our readers tho,full text of the Treaty in an early number. 98 THE KNEPH. HUpttis of Jflasmttc Duties. ANTIENT AND PRIMITIVE RITE. PROVINCE OF MIDDLESEX, LONDON. Grind Mystic Tkmple Council General, 32-94.°. Gd. Representative, 111. Bro. J. H. Southwood, 33 - 95°. A special meeting of this body was convened on Tues- day, January 3rd, in order to receive 111. Bro. M. Y. Portman, 32°, who received his credentials from the Sov. Sane., empowering him to receive Masons into the Rite, and to found Chapters, Senates, and Councils of the Rite in India, whither he proceeds to till an important diplo- matic appointment under the Crown. The Grand Council was well attended, and presented a v<-ry imposing appearance, the meeting affording an opportunity of unfurling two new banners lately prepared for the Mystic Temple 32° and Council 30° respectively. 111. Bro. Portman carries with him to his distant home the best wishes of the London Brethren ; his own acquirements and researches in Oriental learning and an intimate acquaintance with Indian Theosophy and tra- ditions rendering the project hopeful. He also carries with him a complete outfit for the various degrees of the Rite, specially manufactured by Messrs. Stillwell and Son, consist- ing of clothing, jewels, and banners for each series of degrees, so that the Rite may be established in that important part of Her Majesty’s dominions with becoming dignity and ecl&t. s COUNCILS 30°, 90°. Mount Sinai (No. 1), 111. Bro. Lowenstark, 33°, Sub. Dai. — No report has been received from this body during the past year. We regret to learn that 111. Bro. Lowenstark’s increasing years, with their attendant infirmities, prevent him from taking that active interest in the Rite which we have reason to know holds a foremost place in his affections. Let us hope that younger hands may take up the work, which our LI. Bro. may resign with honour. Rose op Shakon (No. 6), (U.D.). In charge of the Gd. Sec. Gen. — Tins body is- about applying for a charter, and meanwhile meets under dispensation granted by the Sov. Sane, to 111. Bro. James Hill, 33°. On Tuesday, 2nd inst., a meeting was held to receive Bro. M. V. Portman, 30°, 111. Bro. Hy. Meyer, 33°, presiding. Notice was given of an applica- tion to be received into this sublime degree by a Sir Kt. of the Rose Croix, and a member of Rose of Sharon Chapter, No. 6. Meetings will be held 2nd Thursday in March and Septemler. SENATES K.H.P., 20°, 33°. Mount Sinai (No. 1).— (No return). Rose of Sharon (No. 6).— III. Sir Knts. Henry Stephens, 32°, Sub. Gd. Conor.; J. H. Southwood, 33°, S.K.I. ; E. Hamson, 31°, J.K.I. ; Hy. Meyer, 33°, Kt. of E. ; W. J. Meek, 32°, Kt. of Finance; J. E. Greenhill, 30°, Kt. of Introduction ; Thos. Sims, 30°, Kt. Marshal ; James Hill, 33°, Kt. Recorder!— An emergency meeting was held on Tuesday, Jan. 3rd, under the presidency of the Sub. Gd. Com., 111. Sir Kt. Hy. Stephens, 32°, who performed the ceremony of receiving and O.B. 111. Bro. M. V; Portman in the Senate degrees.— The meetings are held on second Thursdays in May and November. incidental music being ably rendered hy Sir Kt. J. E. Green- hill, the Sec. taking his duties as Kt. Condr. The ceremonies, considering the great length of the agenda, were well and carefully performed. The decorations of the Chapter were enhanced by the present of a superb lloral cross, from Sir Kt. J. H. Southwood, who also presented several wreaths for the various degrees, and a complete set of the same to 111, Bro. Portman, for use inlnlia. — Meeting night, 2n l Thurs- day in February, April, June, October, at the Moorgafce, Finsbury. HAVANT. COUNCIL OF S.M.G.W., 30°, 90°. Orion (No. 3). LI. Bro. J. N. Hillman, 33°, Sub. Dai. „ J. Hamson, 31°, First Myst. „ J. Clay, 32°, Second Myst. „ T. Francis, Sec. Meeting at the Masonic Hall, at 7 p.m., on 4th Tuesday in November. SENATE OF K.H.P., 20°, 33°. Orion (No. 3). HI. Sir Kt. J. Clay, 32°, S.G.O. „ A. R. Robinson, 81o., HI. Sen. Kt. Intpr. „ J. Roads, 81°, 111. Jun. Kt. Intpr. Meeting at the Masonic Hall, on 4th Tuesday in May. ROSE CROIX CHAPTER, 11°,18°.' Orion (No. 3). Sir Kt. J. Hamson, 31°, M.W. T. Francis, 30°. Kt. S.W. T. Adams, 30°, Kt. J.W. Meeting at the Masonic Hall on 4th Tuesday in Maroh and September. PROVINCE OF LANCASHIRE. Mystio Temple, 32°, 94°. Grand Master of Light, LI. Bro. B. B. Labrey, 83 . Grand Annalist, 111. Bro. 0. James (83° eleot). Tribunal op Gd. Dbp. op the Rite, 81°, 92°. Grand Judge, LI. Bro. W. H. Quilliam, 81°. COUNCILS S.M.G.W., 80°, 90°. Palatine (No. 2).— Manchester.— 111. Bro. B. B. Labrey, 33°, Sub Dai (no report). SENATES, K.H.P., 20°, 33°. Palatine (No. 2). — Manchester (no report). Sirius (No. 4).— Burnley (no report). ROSE CROIX CHAPTER, 11°, 18°. Palatine (No. 2). — Manchester. — Sir Knts. Joseph Haw- kins, M.W. ; S. R. Dobson, K.S.W. ; E. O. D. Gallagher, Orator; A. Robinson, See. ; R. H. Holt, Kt. Conductor. (This body is in course of reconstruction. Wo are glad to observe signs of renewed activity in the Lancashire Chapters.) Sirius (No. 4). — Burnley. Lily op the Valley (No. 7).— Liverpool, W. H. Quillian, M.W. (no report). ROSE CROIX CHAPTERS, 11°, 18°. Mount Sinai (No. l).— (No return.) Rose of Sharon (No. 6).— Sir Kt. W. J. Meek, 32°, M W • SirKt. Bernard Meyer, 31°, S.K.W,; Sir Kt. Hv. Stephens’ 32°, J.K.W. ; Sir Kt. E. Harrison, Orator; Sir Kt Hv’ Meyer, 33°, P.M.W., Kt. Trea.; Sir Kt. J. E. Grcenhili, 30°’ Kt. Condr. ; Sir Kt. Thos. Sims, 30°, Kt. Capt. Gd. ; Sir Kt J. D. Birken, 11°, Kt. Gd. of Tower; Sir Kt. Jas. Hill, 33°‘ Sec.— An emergency meeting of this Chapter was held on Tuesday, Jan. 3rd, Sir Kt. Hy. Meyer, 33°, P.M.W., presiding by request of the M.W., who gracefully conceded the post of honour, and filled the chair of Kt. J.W. Chapter being opened in due form on the 6°, Bros. Maurice Vidal Portman Mozart Lodge, and Louis Honig, Lodge of Asaph (1319V were exalted to the degree of Sacred Arch. The Chapter was then advanced to the 11 degree, and the same brethren duly perfected and installed Knights of the Eose Croix; the IRELAND. OFFICERS OF PROPOSED GRAND MYSTIO TEMPLE COUNCIL GEN., 32°, 34°. (Registered pursuant to Act of Parliament, 1875-76.) Representative, B. 111. Bro. M. L. Davies, M:.D., 830, 95°. A K of Til «* a "fir £\Am. mM 111. Bro. Grand Annalist, 111. Bro. Joseph Wonfor, 82®, 94®. OOUNOIL, S.M.G.W., 80®, 90®. Primitive Pilgrims (U.D.)— In ohargo of Davies. ROSE CHAPTER, 11®, 18®. Primitive Pilgrims (No. 5).— Sir Kt. Auguste Mouillot, 32® ; M.W. Sir Kt. Marinus de Groot, 81®, Kt. S.W. ; Sir Kt. W. F. Lawler, 81®, Kt. J.W. j Sir Kt. Joseph Wonfor, 82®, P.M.W.; SirKt. M. L. Davies, 83®, P.M.W., Boo. Meeting March, May, September, and December. - THE KNEPH. 99 Primitive Pilgrims, Hose Croix Chapter (No. 5).— Ti v .^apter met 0n Dec. 1 st at their registered rooms in Dublin. The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed, Bro. Walter J. Nugent, who was elected at the meeting in May, being in attendance, was admitted a Member of the Chapter, and created a Perfect M. of H., and a Knight of the Rose Croix. The ceremony was effectively earned out by the 111. Bros. M. L. Davies, 33°, and J.Wonfor, 32°. The consideration of the way in which the circulation of The Kntph could be increased was postponed until next meeting. The fittings of the new Chapter rooms were greatly admired, and a unanimous vote of thanks was given to 111. Bros. M. L. Davies, 33°, and W. F. Lawler, 31°, for the trouble they had taken in the matter. The Chapter was then closed in Antient and Primitive form. Limerick. — m. Bro. Monck Wilson, 32°, 94°, has received a dispensation to admit Brethren to the degrees of the Rite, and to found a Chapter, Senate, and Council in the Valley of the Shannon. We are pleased to see that Bro. Wilson has already commenced work, and wish him every success. SCOTLAND. OFFICERS OF PROPOSED GRAND MYSTIC TEMPLE COUNCIL GENL., 32°, 94°. Grand Representative, R. HI. Bro. T. M. Campbell 83 p , 95°, 90°. Grand Annalist, HI. Bro. Colin Mackenzie, 32°, 94°. COUNCIL, S.M.G.W., 30°, 90°. Sphynx, Glasgow. — No. 4/8 on Roll of Sov. Sane., No. 1, Scotland. — R. 111. Bro. T. M. Campbell, 33°, Sub. Dai. ; 111. Bros. S. Roberton, 32°, First Myst. ; J. Mclnnes, 31°, Second Myst. ; C. Inglis, 30°, Orator; Jno. McWilliam, 30°, Tiea. ; D. Chalmers, 30°, Sec.; J. Walker, 30°, Gd. Expert; J. Duthie, 30°, Archivist; W. L. Shaw, 30°, Messenger of Science; R. Headrick, 30°, Accompanier; J. McCrone, 30°, Standard Bearer; J. S. McCaul, 30°, Sword Bearer; J. McNair, 30°, Guardian of Sane. ; J. Gray, 30°, Sentinel. Meeting, third Thursday in each month, at Masonic Hall, 30, Hope-street. SENATE, K.H.P., 20°, 33°. Sphynx, Glasgow, No. 7/8.— (No. 2, Scotland.)— 111. Kts. W. F. Shaw, 32°, Sub. Gd. Commr. ; W. Carruthers, 30°, S.I.; W. L. Shard, 30°, J.I.; C. Inglis, 30°, Orator; J. McWilliam, 30°, K. of Finance; D. Chalmers, 30°, Recorder; James Shirra, 30°, Marshal; James Duthie, 30°, Archivist; J. Win- ning, 30°, K. of Introduction ; J. McNair, 30°, Captain of Guard; James B. Miller, 30°, Standard Bearer; J. McQueen Barr, 30°, Sword Bearer ; James McCrome, 30°, Guardian of Sane.; James Gray, 30°, Sentinel. Meeting monthly, as above. ROSE CROIX CHAPTER, 11°, 18°. Sphynx, Glasgow, No. 8. — (No. 1, Scotland.)— Sir Kts. Stephen Roberton, 32°, M.W. ; T. M. Campbell, 33°, P.M.W. ; J. Mclnnes, 31°, K.S.W. ; John Walker, 31°, K.J.W. ; Chas. Inglis, 30°, Kt. Orator; John McWilliam, 30°, Kt. Treas. ; David Chalmers, 30°, Kt. Sec. ; Robert Headrick, 30°, Kt. Condr. ; James Duthie, 30°, Kt. Archivist; Jno. McNair, 30°, Kt. Capt. of Guard; W. Carruthers, 30°, Guard of Tower; David Muir, 30°, Organist; James Gray, 30°, Sentinel. Meetings monthly, as above. St. Andrew Senate, K.H.P. No. 6, 20°, 33°. — Office bearers : Illustrious Brothers Andrew Holmes, 31°, Sub. Gd. Comr. ; Frederick Neute, 32°, P.S.G.C. ; John Dick, 31°, Sen. Knt. Int. ; Charles Marshall, Jun. Knt. Int. ; John Temple- man, 30°, Orator; John G. Phillips, 30°, Knt. of Finance ; Wm. Cochran, 30°, Knt. Recorder; Robert Jamieson, 30°, Knt. Marshal ; William Brown, 30°, Knt. of Intt ocd. ; Alexander Pedie, 30°, Knt. Archivist ; Wm. Robertson, 30°, Knt. Capt. of Gd. ; William Wallace, 30°, Knt. Std. Bearer; James Higgins, 30°*’ Knt. Swd. Bearer; James Baird, 30°, Knt. Gd. of Sane. ; John S. Adamson, 30°, Sentinel. Meetings held quarterly. Glasgow— St. Andrew, Rose Croix Chapter, 11°, 18° No. 9.— Office bearers : Sir Knts. Thos. W. Brownlee, 32°, No’ 50, M.W. ; Colin McKenzie, 32°, P.M.W. ; Robert Morri- i son, 31°, 92°, 88°, S.W.; George Nicol, 31®, J.W.; Charles | Marshall, 30°, Orator ; Andrew Holmes, 31°, Sec. pro tem . ; John Templeman, 30°, Conductor; Frederick Neute, 32°, P.S.G.C., Capt. of Gd. ; William Robertson, 30°, Organist; Robert Muir, 30°, Archivist; James Higgins, Gd. of the Tower; John S. Adamson, Sentinel. .Meetings held in St. Mark Halls, on the third Friday of each month, at 7.30 p.m. Auditors. — 111. Bros. John M. Campbell, 30°; James Jardine, 30°; William Laurie, 30°; Charles Mclver, 30°. The Grades of Mizraim are conferred as under: — 4° to 46° within the bosom of the Chapter. 47° to 66° ditto the Senate. 67° to 86° ditto the Gd. Council. CRAFT MASONRY. J ohn Hervy Lodge (No. 1260). — The usual meeting of this Lodge was held at the Freemasons’ Hall, Great Queen-street, on Wednesday, the 14th December, under the presidency of the W.M., Bro. Orlando Le Maitre Latreille, supported by Bros. Dr. Jabez Hogg, J. H. South wood, C. Atkins, P.M.’s of the Lodge, and a goodly gathering of the officers, brethren, and visitors. The business of the evening comprised the initiation of Messrs. G. W. Pragnell, Wm. Harris, Fredk. Dangerfield, and Fredk. W. C. Hobrow, the work, as is usual at this Lodge, being almost faultlessly done. The remaining business being despatched, Lodge was closed, and the Brethren met again at the banquet table. After the removal of the cloth the customary loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed by the W.M. in a series of short but pithy speeches, and accepted by the Brethren with the utmost cordiality, the principal speakers, besides the W.M., being Bros. Dr. Hogg, South wood, Atkins, and Bro. Youngblood, of New York. The W.M., in proposing the health of the visitors, coupled with the name of Bro. Youngblood, took occasion to pay a graceful tribute of respect to the memory of the late revered Bro. President Garfield, eliciting from Bro. Youngblood a fervent and eloquent address, in which he dwelt on the great cordi- ality existing between English and American Masons of all degrees, especially evinced in seasons of calamity, when the common bond of fraternal affection was strengthened and deepened by the one touch of Nature which we ate told makes the whole world kin. Concluding, he addressed the initiates as one who had passed nearly a quarter of a century of his life in active Masonic work, and who had made himself practically acquainted with every Masonic degree known in the U.S., and recognised as forming part of legitimate Masonry ; as the Templar system, the A. and A. S. Rite, and the Antient and Primitive Rite ; and he could only tell them that he found something to interest him and instruct him in each, and advised them when they had mastered the rudi- * ments of Masonry in their Craft Lodge to proceed through their R.A. Chapter, and never to rest till they had drained dry the deep well of Masonic knowledge, which would assuredly amply repay the pains they might be at in its search. Bro. Youngblood’s address was listened to with marked attention, and frequently interrupted with applause. During the evening Bro. South wood was observed to be remarkably busy, and on rising to respond to the toa^ of his health, naively remarked that he had been so intent in his occupation that he had only caught the concluding sentence of the W.M.’s eulogistic speech, but he was sure the W.M. would excuse his inattention when he informed him that l.e had during speech time managed to get a substantial addition to his list, which now amounted to about X*80, towards the much larger amount which he hoped to present to the R.M.B.I.for Aged Freemasons and their Widows, for which admirable institution he proposed to act as Steward for the Antient and Primitive Rite of Masonry, of which body he had the honour to be Grand Treasurer. He sincerely thanked the W.M. and Brethren for the hearty and liberal support they had given him. Some capital music, both vocal and instrumental, enlivened the evening. III. Bro. Wm. Youngblood (33-95°), Grand Expert General, and our English representative in America, arrived in Liver- pool during the month, and proceeded to Paris, where he pur- posed having a Masonic Conference with the French- and Italians. JjTo tires to Olorresjjondrnts. To facilitate information as to the reception of Master Masons in good standing into the A. and P. Kite, enquiries may be made either personally cr by letter — In Manchester, of the Grand Chancellor Genl., Bro. Beeby Bowman Labrey, 33°, Bull’s Head Chambers ; or of the Sov. Gd. Master Genl., Bro. John Yarker, 33°, 1)6, the “ Poplars,” Burton-road, Withington, Manchester. In London, of the Gd. Irea. Genl., Bro. J. H. Southwood, 33°, 98, Hound sditch ; or of the Gd. Sec. Genl., Bro. James Hill, 33°, 91, Clarence-road, Clapton. In Dublin, of the Gd. Expert Genl., Bro. Dr. Davies, 33°, 10, Lower Sackville-street. In Glasgow, of the Gd. Examiner Genl., Bro. T. M. Campbell, 33°, 10, Carrick-street. In Aberdeen, of the Gd. Inspector Genl., Bro.T. L..Shaw, 33®, Regent Quay. In Burnley, Lancashire, of the Gd. Administrator Genl., Bro. S. P. Leather, 33°. In Havant, Hants, of the Gd. Keeper of the Golden Book, Bro. Jabez N. Hillman, 33°, Bedhampton. Fobms for the return of members are supplied to each body gratuitously on application. Declaration forms in Books of 100, 4s. each. Forms of petition for Dispensation or Warrant for a Chapter, Senate, or Council, under the Antient and Primitive Bite of Masonry (where no such bodies exist). The above, and all information requisite, will be supplied by the Grand Secretary-General of the Rite, 91, Clarence-road, Clapton. The postal rate for Knejph is £d. per 3 copies for inland and Id. per 3 copies for foreign and colonial. American Brethren will therefore please reckon their subscription for single copies, 2s. ; two copies, 3s. 6d. ; three copies, 6s. per annum. LONDON, JANUARY, 1882. We desire to call the attention of our readers and Members of the Rite to the announcement made in another place, that our Grand Trea. General intends to represent the Antient and Primitive Rite at the forthcoming festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution, to be held on the 21st February next As this is the first occasion on which the Rite has been able to assist this very deserving charity, we trust our Grand Trea. will not only carry with him the best wishes of the Members of our Rite for the prosperity of the charity, but will also bear that more substantial and not less welcome proof of the interest our Members take in the Masonic Charities — a well-filled list. It is not to be expected that a body, small in numbers, and hardly yet fully organised, as ours, should be able to vie with rich and powerful associations, or even with many private lodges of old standing and strength, yet we think the time has come for a commencement to be made, and we trust our Members, individually or through their Chapters, will do what they can to place our Grand Treasurer’s list in a favourable position. We may remind our Brethren that the sum of 5s. gives a vote for either of the Institu- tions — the old men or the old women ; and that £$ 5s. constitutes the donor a life governor to either of the funds. Now, we venture to suggest that, independently of any subscription that may be forthcoming for the larger amounts, Brethren who may desire to aid and yet wish to keep their subscriptions within modest dimensions, should club together all the odd half-crowns, five shillings, and half- sovereigns and endow the Chair of their M.W. for the time being with a life governorship, so that the votes may be secured in perpetuity. It has long been a reproach to the high grades that they do little in the cause of charity, the Craft Lodges sustaining the principal burthen of supporting our excellent institutions, but it is. only fair to remember that the high grade Mem- bers in their Craft Lodges contribute as the others, and, therefore, they cannot be expected to do as much *in every Lodge or Chapter they may belong to. Still, we would earnestly appeal to our Members who may have already promised their subscriptions in their Craft Lodges to make yet another effort and spare a little more in aid of our brother’s list. London has promptly responded to the appeal, and aided by the gene- rous support afforded by the John Hervey Lodge, of which our Brother is an esteemed member, the list already shows about £80. But our Bro. Trea. wants to do more than this, he wants to show to the Masonic world that the Antient and Primitive Rite is a living and breathing entity — that it means to take an active part in Masonic duties, and that if it cannot do as much as it would like to do it will, at any rate, do something. We shall not probably have another opportunity of pressing this matter on the Members of our Rite ; we, therefore, make the best use of this by reminding them that any subscriptions sent or notified to the Gd. Trea. General up to the 14th of February will be in time. Yet another claim on our charity presents itself in a piteous letter from the G.M. of Roumania, on behalf of some hundreds of families — home- less, destitute, and, we fear, perishing of cold and hunger. We print this letter in another column, and if, after reading it, our Brethren should be in doubt as to which of the two appeals has the greater claim, we respectfully suggest that the best way to solve the doubt is to give to each. THE KNEPH. IOI THE MUNDANE EGG. It is necessary to divide the meaning of this symbol into several heads, in order that its various interpretations and connection with different forms of Mysteries and Religions may be understood. The Egyptians throughout the whole of their religious Empire preserved this symbol, and appear to have held it in the highest reverence ; first, as the life-giving and self- develop- ing principle which is the commencement of all things ; and, when the country became more advanced, as a sign that reverence was to be paid to everything it approached. The Cerastus or Urceus is always associated with the Egg, as, belonging to the Oviparous race, it became the symbol by which the developing power of the Egg was worshipped. The Uroeus, with the Solar disc, which is the Egg, guarded the gates of Hades. Jointly with this is often seen the Scaraboeus. The Egg was next looked up to as the emblem of Hope and Protection, as wherever there was a constant renewal of life there could be no annihilation; and from thence rose the common idea of an immortal life. From these first thoughts the religion of natural forces was rapidly developed, and to the various properties of the Egg different names were given. The creative power, orNoum, the moist power (water being looked upon as the source of all things), and in this the Egg floated. The Deity of Fire, Phtha, who presided over heat and the generation of man, holds an Egg in his hand, as a type of his general sustenance of the Universe. In the above-mentioned Deity an instance of the liability of all nations to fall into error is shown. Disregarding the Egg because they were unable to understand it, the Egyptians evolved other gods, in whose hands the Egg is placed, and who, but for that Egg, would never have been venerated. As soon, however, as their power was fully established, the Egg was lost. Concerning the God Phtha, I would remark that he is the Egyptian Logos, or Demiurgus, through whom and by whom the worlds are made, and may therefore be considered as rightfully holding authority over the Egg. He is the first Emanation of the Kabbalah, the Kether of the Sephiroth. His is the oldest worship in Egypt, and he is called the Creator of the Eggs of the Sun and Moon. There is, how- ever, a second Phtha, mis-shapen and ugly, who is the Phallic, and more specially generative. He is the Mahadeva of the Hindu, Hephaistos of the Greek, Vulcan of the Roman, and Thor of the Scanoinavian religions. The Tat emblem of stability is found on him, supporting a globe, and hence the Mici, Anch, or Crux Ansata. This Phtha is also the great Rosier ucian mystery, both male and female. From the mouth of Kneph, his father, the En Soph of the Hebrew Kabbalah (though in a lower form), springs an Egg, and from that Egg a winged Serpent. Here is plainly an antecedent of the Christian Logos. Osiris was. born from an Egg. The Gemini of the Zodiac had a similar origin. The Egg is also attributed to Isis. The Eternal, desiring to create beings, produced by an act of thought the Noum, and deposited on.it the Egg. This primi- tive germ floated on the waters, and shortly the unformed matter condensed round the Egg, and is described as brilliant as gold and full of light. In this mysterious covering Brahma, the father of all living beings, was born, an emanation of the first Cause. Again, after the Creation he was re-absorbed; and from this arose what is now the doctrine of the Nerivana. From the seven coverings of the Egg spoken of in the Puranas came the Lotus ; and here again comes in the Egyptian faith. I will relate a little-known legend of it. The first temple under King M.N.A. having been built, he went into the Aelytum to consecrate it. The Deity mani- fested Himself by the nostrils of a man, from which poured two streams of water into a marble basin. From this basin sprang a golden Lotus, which remained closed for nine days, and then opening, showed a golden scaraboeus, which imme- diately plunged into the water and vanished. According to the Chinese, Purntza, their Adam, was born from an Egg, which had previously existed from all eternity. In a Japanese temple at Miaw is a large, square altar, on which stands a massive golden bull, adorned with a rich collar, and butting at an Egg floating in water in a cavity of the rock. Here is the Egyptian Apis, the Taurus of the Zodiac, the symbolic Spring, when the germinative developing power begins to work. Apis was hermaphroditic, and is the Nandi of the Hindus, the second of the four beasts spoken of in the Revelations of St. John, and according to some the Golden Calf of the Israelites, though others rather translate the word as Globe, being the Winged Egg or Globe of the Egyptians. The Scaraboeus, so frequently linked with the Egg, is the symbol of resurrection. It is sacred to Phtha, the Creator, and Osiris, the Generator, and is hermaphroditic. In the religion of the Hindus the Egg plays a great part. Mahadeva is generally considered the third power of the Deity, and personifies destruction, and, consequently, repro- duction. The most popular system of Hindu philosophy excludes while time shall exist the idea of absolute annihila- tion. To destroy is therefore to change, re-create, or re- produce. Here we see at once how easy it is to confound the characters and powers of Mahadeva and Brahma, and to imagine the deity of destruction to preside over regen- eration. The chief attributes of Mahadeva are, the Linjam or Mun- dane Egg, the bull Nandi, or the Taurus of the Zodiac, and the Trident of the ruler of the waters, Noum. I hope to be able to say more on this subject, but my above remarks will, I hope, be of interest to those members of the Antient and Primitive Rite of Masonry who wear the jewel of the winged Egg. M. V. PORTMAN, 32*, F.R.G.S. M. MASPERO, the new director of the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, bids fair to make the most valuable contributions of the century to the history of Ancient Egypt. Hip work upon the unexampled find of royal mummies and inscriptions at Dayr-el-Bahari is in the press, but not yet issued to the public, when he arrives at the threshold of another investi- gation of extreme interest. We should premise that M. Maspero has undertaken to open all the pyramids which have remained as sealed books to the present day, and to examine anew all those which, having been previously opened, have not been thoroughly examined. About the middle of last month the learned Egyptologist set out from Cairo to copy some funeral texts of a King of the Sixth Dynasty at Mem- phis. Among the pyramids upon the verge of the Lybian Desert is one which travellers to Upper Egypt see for a long time on the horizon, and whose strange form attracts universal attention. It is the Pyramid of Meydoum, the most mys- terious of all, which, according to the story of the Arabs, has best preserved its secret. The popular belief is that it is impossible to discover the entrance. Ibrahim Pasha can- nonaded the pyramid, in the hope of getting at its supposed treasures, but failed to make an effective impression. The pyramid, looked at from a distance, appears to stand upon a hill ; this is, in fact, an artificial eminence, formed round its base by the falling away of the external portions of the structure. The predecessor of the present Director, the lamented M. Marriette, regarded the Pyramid of Meydoum as the best constructed in Egypt, but as being only the kernel, so to speak, of the original edifice. M. Maspero recently prepared for an exploration of this pyramid in so ingenious a manner as to feel reasonably certain tbat, if there was an entrance, it would be found. He made a breach on the north side of the artificial hill, and after working for thirteen days, the entrance to this mysterious monument of an ancient civilisation has been found. It admitted into a corridor admirably built, which descends about forty-four yards, and at that point further progress is arrested at present by the debris which has fallen. Upon the corridor hieratic inscriptions of the Twentieth Dynasty have been found, giving the names of two scribes who had visited the pyramid. . But the great secret of the interior is still pre- served, until the rubbish in the corridor shall have been removed. THE iCNEPH. To THE Geobt op the Sublime Architect OP THE Universe. ANTIENT & PRIMITIVE RITE OF MASONRY, IN AND FOR THE United Kingdom op Great Britain and Ireland, AND ITS DEPENDEXCIFS. SOVEREIGN SANCTUARY, 33°. To all Illustriotis and Enlightened Masons throughout the World , Union , Prosperity, Friendship , Fraternity. The Antient and Primitive Rite of Masonry, Disciples of Memphis, -was founded as a Grand Lodge at Montauban, France, in the year 1814, by the ' Illustrious Brothers Gabriel Mathieu Marconis de Negre ; Samuel Honis, of Cairo ; Baron Dumas, Hypolite Labrunie ; Marquis de Laroque ; J. Pettitt, and others, and is an incorporation of the various Primitive Rites worked in the preceding century, and notably the Primitive Rite of Philadelphes of Narbonne, to which the Antient and Primitive Rite refers for the origin of its principles and form of government. The seven classes into which its degrees are divided are really schools for the study of Masonic knowledge, physics and philosophy, and possessed originally ninety five rituals, the production of more than a quarter of a century of assiduous labour and research, concerning all known Masonic Rites. The Grand Lodge of the Disciples of Memphis, after an interval of sleep, recommenced work at Brussells, in 1838, and at Paris in 1839, when it published its statutes ; but, in 1841, the Grand Master, Hierophant, the Illustrious and Enlightened Brother Jacques Etienne Marconis, 33-97°, was forced by an illiberal government to put all the Lodges in France asleep — first, however, establishing a Council, or Regency, of seven members, for the preservation of the Archives, and the revival of the Rite under a more liberal regime. In 1848 our Order revived its work at the Orient of Paris, and continued to prosper, establishing itself in America, Egypt, Roumania, and various other countries. America received it joyfully in 1856, and in i860 the New York Council of the Rite included the number of 100 Past Masters, under the rule of the Illustrious Brother David MacClellan ; Egypt accepted it in i860. In 1862 the Illustrious Grand Master, Hierophant, united our Antient and Primitive Rite with the Grand Orient of France, and the High Grades continued to be conferred by the recog- nized Grand Council of Rites of the Grand Ora nt, and a formal Concordat was promulgated by the said Grand Orient, and the Illustrious Grand Master, J. E. Marconis. 33-97 which arranged the relative values of the degrees of our Rite with those of Mizraim, the Ancient and Accepted, and other Rites, recognized by the said Grand Council of Rites. Upon this, in the same year, 1862, the Illustrious Grand Master, J. E. Marconis, 33 * 97 °> acting in conjunction with Marshal Magnan, 33°, the Grand Master of the Grand Orient, formally constituted the Sovereign Sanctuary of America, 33 * 95 °* Shortly after the degrees of the Rite were reduced from 95 0 to 33°, by simply eliminating those which were con- ferred only by name, hut retaining all ceremonial grades. The Grand Orient of France continued to exchange Representatives w th the Sovereign Sanctuary of America, and lists thereof will be found in the French Official Calendar, until 1869, when, in consequence of the invasion of American territory by the recog- nition of a spurious Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, the Americans withdrew from Representation. In the year 1872 several Illustrious Brethren who had previously received the 33°-95°, obtained a Charter for the establishment of a Sovereign Sanctuary, in and for Great Britain and Ireland, with Illustrious Brother John Yarker as Grand Master General, 33-96°, and in the same year received many Brethren, members of the Royal Grand Council of Antient Rites, time immemorial, meeting since last century, and more recently under H.R.H. the Duke of Sussex. Grand Master; and in '-1S74 the Jerusalem Chapter of Antiquity, li.R.M. — K.D.S.H., was formally amalgamated with the Palatine Chapter, No. 2, and Senate No. 2, of the Antient and Primitive Rite of M asonry, thus giving the Rite the prestige of a time immemorial association in England. One of the earliest resolutions passed by the ne*.v Sovereign Sanctuary was for the establishment of an Order of Merit, ^f .three classes, 1st, for Saving Life ; 2nd, Presence of Mind ; 3rd, Literary and General Merit. The decoration is a bronze star, the three classes being distinguished by ribbons of different colours. Besides this, the Rite possesses five Decorations, 1st, the Grand Star of Sirius, or Hope ; 2nd the Cross of Alidee, or Truth ; 3rd, the Cross of the Third Series ; 4th, the Lybic Chain ; 5th, the Golden Branch of Eleusis, or Charity. These decora- tions are exclusively the reward of Merit, and are conferred in a Grand Chancery, one in consecutive order every year. A full history of the Rite, with the narrative of its early struggles, on its introduction to England, may be obtained from the Grand Secretary General, and as a contribu- tion to Masonic history is well worth perusal. Few. indeed, could rise from the study of its siraightforward narrative of events, easily proved by the references given, with- out the conviction that our Rite has not only a legitimate Masonic standing, second to none in the world, but that it has also the far higher claim to universal Masonic recognition. It is almost the only Rite which has had the courage to face for previous years, the privations and trials inseparable from the poverty attendant upon spending every penny of its limited funds in the completion of its Rituals, and the world wide ex- tension of the Truth, resting content with the conviction that, sooner or later, its value must be recognised by every thoughtful Mason, as a means whereby Masonry may be restored to its pristine purity, and man to his intellectual birthright. To those who linger fondly over the attractions of a sumptuous banquet and grudge the time spent inTabour as a theft from the precious hours given to indulgence of the senses, we offer nothing that will be prized, but to the intellectual Mason, the earnest searcher after truth, we offer a banquet that never satiates, a feast from which comes no repletion, a feast of reason, leaving an unfailing appetite, and no sad remembrances for the morrow. In conclusion, a few words as to the practical principles of the Antient and Primitive Rite of Masonry : — It is universal, and open to every Master Mason who is in good standing under some constitutional Grand Lodge, and believes in the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man. The only other qualification which it requires from its Neo- phyte is probity and honour, and it esteems Masonic worth, ability, and learning, above social and ‘personal distinctions, seeking by means of its comprehensive ceremonials to extend Masonic Knowledge, Morality, and Justice, and enforce all those great principles which distinguish true Masons of all time. Its Rituals are thirty in number, and are based upon those of the craft universal; they explain its symbols, develope its mystic philosophy, exemplify its morality, examine its legends, tracing them to their primitive source, and dealing fairly and truthfully with the historical features of symbolical Masonry. They contain nothing in their teaching but what Mahommed an, Christian, Jew, Buddhist, Brahmin, or Parsee may alike acknowledge. The government of the Rite is elective in its character, and it extends the hand of brotherhood to all legitimate Rites. It is in cordial union with a number of grand bodies of its own or similar Rites, with whom it has representatives established, and its influence is silently extending over the face of the whole globe. The ceremonials of the Rite are divided into three series, and the Masters of each section receive the 31 and 32°, and consti- tute the Judicial Tribunal, 31°, 0 nd the Mystic Temple, 32°, of which the Presiding Officer, or Grand Master of Light, receives the 33 1 1 ° enable him to represent his Province in the Sovereign Sanctuary, 33-95. It is ordered by the Sovereign Sanctuary : — 1. That Dispensations may be given to any individual Mem- ber of the Rite in any town, where no subordinate body exists, to receive a sufficient number of Brethren to form a Chapter Senate, or Council. 1 * 2. That Chapters of the Rose Croix, (11-18°) : Senates of Hermetic Philosophers, (20-33°); Councils of Sublime Masters of the Great Work, 130-90°,; and Mystic Temples, (32-94 ), may be Chartered throughout our jurisdiction in ac- cordance with the General Statutes. 3. That Grand Mystic Temples— Councils General, may be constituted in any of the Colonies and possessions of the United kingdom, subject to the General Statutes of the Order with privileges similar to the Grand Mystic Temples-Councils General, of England. Ireland, and Scotland 4. Applications to be made to the Grand Secretary General, for to the Grand Chancellor General, or Grand Master General), who will furnish all information as to fees or the mode of proceeding. THE KNEPH. 103 — As the formation of a library for the Antient is in progress, donations of books will be lliflnkfully received. Brethren are requested to address their communications to Bro.John Yarker, Withington, Manchester. ANTIENT & PRIMITIVE RITE OF MASONRY. (INCLUSIVE OF MEMPHIS AND MIZRAIM.) The degrees of this Rite are open to all Master Masons in good standing. It teaches the Fatherhood of God, the Brother- hood of Man, and the Immortality of the human Soul. Strictly unsectarian, it offers an intellectual treat of the highest order to the Masonic enquirer, whether he be a literal student of Masonic history, or a philosophical seeker of abstruse truth. It forms a Pyramid whose base is that Universal Craft Masonry, which has covered the Globe, its time-worn ascents are the Masonic virtues, its apex the seat of eternal truth. OFFICERS of the SOVEREIGN SANCTUARY, 33-95 0 . M. 111. Gd. Master-Gen., John Yarker, 33-96°. 90 e . P.M.ofall Orders, Pt. Sen. G.W. of Greece ; P.Gd. Constable of the Temple, &c., &c. ; Hon. 33-96° in America, Egypt, Italy, . and Roumania ; Withington, Manchester. T. Ill.Gd. Adm.-Gen., Samuel P. Leather, 33-95°. qo°.P.M., P.M.Mk., P.Z., P.E.C.. &c. ; Pt. Prov. G. Chancellor of the Temple ; Burnley, Lancashire. T. Ill.Gd. Keeper of Golden Bk., JabezN.PIillman, 33-95°.90°. P.M., P.Z., &c. ; Bedhampton, Havant. R.Ill.Gd. Expert-Gen., Maurice L. Davies, Ph.D., D.D.S., 33-95°- 9o°. P.M.,P.Z., P.E.C..P.M.W., &c., Hon. 33° Rou- mania ; 10, Lower Sackville Street, Dublin, Ireland. R. 111. G.M. of Cer., Henry Meyer, 33-95°. 90°. P.M.W. ; Powerscourt Road, Clapton, London. R. 111 . Gd. Insp.-Gen., Thomas Lawrence Shaw, 33-95°.9o°, t'i'c., &c. ; Regent Quay, Aberdeen, N.B. R. 111. Gd. Examiner-Gen., Thomas Macicell Campbell, 33-95 0 - 9°°- PAL, P.Z., &c. ; 10, Carrick Street, Glasgow. R. 111. Gd. Chanc.-Gen., BeebyB. Labrey, 33-95°. 90°. P.M,, P Z., P.E.C, ; Disley, Cheshire. R- ID. Gd. 'i’reas.-Gen., Jno. IIy. Soutfiwood, 33-95 0 . 90°. P.M., P.Z., &c. ; 98, Iioundsditch, London, E.C. R. Ill Gd. Sec.-Gen., James Hill, 33-95°, 90°. P.M.W., &c., Hon. 33° Roumania ; 91, Clarence Rd., Clapton, Lon., E.C. R. 111 . Gd. Keeper of Sane., Ab. D. Loewenstabk, 33-95 0 , ILM., P.M.Mk., P.Z., P.G.S, ; Strand, London, W.C. Dcfuiictus.— R. 111. Bro. Michael Caspari, 33-95°, Lon., P.G. Chancellor. ,, Charles Scott, 33-95°. 90°. J.P., Omagh, P.G.-Ins. ,, Patrick Jno. Graham, 33-95°. 90°. M.A., LL.D., Capetown, P.G. Keeper of the Golden Book. Honorary . — M. 111 . Bro. General Guiseppe Garibaldi, 33-97°, Premier Mason of Italy ; Caprera. M. 111. Bro. Harry J. Seymour, 33-96°,P.G.M. of America, N.Y. M. 111. Bro. Alexander B. Mott, M.D., 33-96°. 90°. G.M. of America ; 62, Madison Avenue, New York. M. Ill, Bro. F. F. Oddi, Professor, 33-96°. 90°. G.M. Sov. Sane. ; Cairo, Egypt. Representatives : — To America.— R, 111. Bro. Wm. Youngblood, 33-95°, G.-Ex., 424, Broadway, New York. From America. „ J. H. Southwood, 33-95°, G. Tr., 98, Iioundsditch, London. To Tunis, Africa. „ Nicoi.o S. Cassanello, M.D„ 33°, • G.M., Tunis. From Tunis, „ John Yarker, 33-96°, Gd. Master, Withington. To Italy. „ Chev. Com. Giam. Pessina, 33-96°, G.M., via Zuroli, 43, Naples. From Italy. „ John Yarker, 33-96°, Gd. Master, Withington. To Egypt. ,, Professor F. F, Oddi, 33-96°, G.M., Cairo. From Egypt. ,, James Hill, 33-95°, Gd. Sec.-Gen., London. To Roumania. ,, Captain Constantine Moroiu, 33°, G.M.; Strada Morfu,27, Bucharest. Ftom Roumania. a Maurice L. Davies, M.D., 33-95°, Gd. Expert* Dublin, GRAND MYSTIC TEMPLES— COUNCILS-GEN., 32-94°, with their Liturgical Colleges, 32-93°. England— Representative, 111. Bro. J. H. Southwood, 33-95°, London. Grand Annalist, 111. Bro. K. R. FI. Mackenzie, 32-94°, Clyde House, Wellington Road, Hounslow. Scotland. — Representative, 111. Bro. T. M. Campbell, 33-95°, Glasgow. Grand Annalist, 111. Bro. Colin Mackenzie, 32-94°, 704, Govan Road, Govan. Ireland.- Representative, 111. Bro. M. L. Davies, 33-95°, Dub- lin. Grand Annalist, 111. Bro. Joseph Wonfor, 32-94°, Hanover Quay, Dublin. MYSTIC TEMPLES— GRAND CONSISTORIES, 32-92°, WITH THEIR GRAND TRIBUNALS, 31-91°. I. Prov. of Lancashire, (Chart, the 10th Chocac, or June 1872,) V. I., G.M. of Light, Beeby Bowman Labrey, 33-95°, Gd. Ch., Bull’s Head Chambers, Manchester. Grand Annalist, 111. Bro. Charles James, 33° elect, 14, Tithebarn Street, Liverpool. COUNCILS of SUBLIME MASTERS G.W. 30-90°. A. Universal, (Char. 8th Pharmathi or Oct. 1872. ) Movable and in charge of Sov. Sane., 111. Bro.J. Yarker 33°, Sub. Dai. 1. Mount Sinai, — London, (Char. 16th Athir or May 1872.) 2. Palatine, — Manchester, (Char. 16th Athir or May 1872.) 3. Orion, — Havant, (Chartered 2ist Chocac or June 1872.) 4- 8 Sphynx, — Glasgow, (Char. 4th Pachon or November 1880.) SENATES OF HERMETIC PHILOSOPHERS, 20-33°. A. Universal, (Char. 16th Athir or May 1872.) Movable and in charge of Sov. Sane. 111. Knt. James Hill, 33°. S.G.C. 1. Mount Sinai, — London, (Chartered 16th Athir or May 1872.) 2. Palatine & Jerusalem, — Man. ,(Char.i6th Athir or May 1872.) 5. Orion, — Havant, (Chartered 21st Chocac or June 1872.) 4. Sirius, — Burnley, (Chartered 1st Athir or May i87£.) 5- 9 St. Andrew,— Glasgow, (Char, nth Pharmathi or Oct 1880.) 6. Roseof Sharon, — London, (Char. 13th Pharmathi Oct. 1880.) 7-8 Sphynx, — Glasgow, (Char. 4th Pachon, or November, 1880.) CHAPTERS OF ROSE CROIX, 11-18°. A. Universal, (Char. 26th Thoth or March 1872.) Movable and in charge of Sov. Sane., Sir Knt. Chas. James. M.W. 1. Mount Sinai, — London, (Char. 16th Athir or May 1872.) 2. Palatine & Jerusalem, — Man., (Char. 16th Athir or Mayi872.) 3. Orion, — Havant, (Char. 21st Chocac or June 1872.) 4. Sirius, — Burnley, (Char. 10th Thoth or March 1880.)- 5. Primitive Pilgrims — Dub., (Char. 10th Thoth or Mch.1880.) 6. Rose of Sharon,— Lon., (Char. 17th Paophior April 1880.) 7. Lily of the Valley, — Lpool. (Char. 21st Mechir or Aug.1880.) 8. Sphynx, — Glasgow, (Char. 4th Shamenoth, or Sept. 1880.) 9. St. Andrew,— Glasgow, (Char.i ith Shamenoth, or Sep.’So.) DECORATED MEMBERS OF THE RITE. Grand Star of Sirius, &c. 111. Bro. John Yarker, 33° Ci oss of the Alidee, &c. „ ,, 3rd series, &c. Lybic Chain, &c. Golden Branch of Eleusis Grand Star of Sirius, &c. Cross of the Alidee, &c. 3 „ ,, 3rd series, &c. , Lybic Chain, &c. , Golden Branch of Eleusis , Grand Star of Sirius, &c. BRITISH MASONIC 1871 M. Caspari, 33° 1872 Chas. Scott, . 33° 1873 , 0. Andreasian, 32° 1874 , H. R. Trigg, 30° 1875 , S. P. Leather, 33° 1876 , B. B. Labrey, 33° 1877 , J. N. Hillman, 33° 1878 , Henry Meyer, 32° 1879 , W. Longbottom,30° 1880 , James Hill, 33° 1881 ORDER OF MERIT. Decoration, a Bronze Star. (The recipients are not necessarily members of the Rite, or even Masons.) First Class, For Saving- Life. J. H. Lawrence- Archer, 30° (Captain) ... 1872 Richard Woof, F.S.A., K. of M., 30°, A. & A 1872 John Craddock, Salford 1872 M. Costa, Trouville (saving H.R.H. Prince Arthur) ... 1872 Third Class, Literary. John Yarker, 33° (as Masonic Author) ... 1872 Benjamin D. Hyam, 33° do. ... 1872 J. H. Lawrence- Archer, 30® do. ... 1872 H.X.H. Prince Rhodocanakis, 33° A. & A. do. ... 1872 Richd.Wood, F.S.A., F.R.S.L.,32° A. & A. do. ... 1872 Robert Bigsby, LL.D., 3° do. ... 1872 K. R. H* Mackenzie* Lli.Di, 32 ° do* 877 r 104 THE KNEPH. ROUMANIA. MARK MASONRY. 1 . 4. A Lodge, Chapter, Senate, and Council in the A. and P. Rite (under warrant of 33° from Italy), and under the National G. L. of Roumania, were instituted by the Graud Master on Nov. 29 (Dec. 11), at Crajora, to be called the Progresul. We append a list of the members of the Sov. Sane, of Roumania for the current year : — SOVEREIGN SANCTUARY OF ROUMANIA, 33-95°. Sov. Gd. Master Gen., Constantin Moroiu, 33-9G 0 , Capitain d’infanterie, Strada Morfeu, 27, Bucharest. Grand Administrator Gen., Demetre Radulescu, 33-95°, Avocat, Braila. Grand Keeper of the Golden Book, Constantin Georgesco, 33-95°, Dotteur Medicine, Fouhony. Grand Expert General, Georgin Miehaescu, 33-95°, Capi- taine, Strada Colum Celor, 10, Bucharest. Grand Master of Ceremonies, Joan Moescu, 33-95°, Major Chef du Depot de Barma Roumaine, Strada Teilor, Bucharest. Grand Inspector General, Jeremia Vintilia, 33-95°, Major de Dorobantzes, Slatina. Grand Examiner General, Maximilian de Salwurk, 33-95°, Chef du telegraphe et de Postes, Roman. Grand Chancellor General, Filip Zarvatesco, 33-95°, Grand Proprietaire, Braila. Grand Treasurer General, Petre Christescu, 33-95°, Grand Proprietaire, Braila. Grand Secietary General, Nicolas Theodorescu, 33-95°, Docteur en Medicine de Tarmee, Cales Yictoii, 158, Bucharest. Grand Keeper of the Sanctuary, Georgia A. Argyropclo, 33-95°, Grand Proprietaire, Braila. 6 . 7. 8 . 9. 10 . 11 . We have received the following appeal from the Grand Me ster of Roumania, with a request that we would give it publicity in the Kncph. We need hardly say that we deeply sympathise with the misfortunes of the unhappy people thus rendered homeless, and we are sure English Masons will be glad to assist in the relief of so much misery. Our Grand Treas. Genl., Bro. J. H. Southwood, 98, Houndsditch, London, will be happy to receive and remit any subscriptions that maybe sent him for that purpose. (Translation.) To T. 111. Bro. John Yarker, Sov. Grand Mast. Sov. Sane, of Antient and Primitive Masonry for Great Britain and Ireland. T. III. Brother, — A great misfortune has just happened, 300 Roumanian families of Banat, in Hungary, driven awa^ by inundation and misery, left to settle in Dobroadjea, ai having been overtaken by bad weather, these poor emigrants! have lost in their journey of 35 days, which it was necessary to make, the greater part of their beasts of burden ; witbou clothes, without food, homeless, their miserable position inspires pity, surrounded with women and children in the deepest distress ; the nation, Government, and Roumanian Masons have come to their assistance. The L.L. and Grand Lodge have been able to offer them scarcely 1,300 francs, barely sufficient to procure food for them for two days. Subscriptions have been opened by Roumanian Masons to aid them and procure them assistance to continue their journey; but, arrived in Dobroadjea, they will be compelled to refurnish and to live until spring, when they will be able to commence to till the ground, which the Roumanian Government has just granted them gratuitously. Having ourselves been organised for 16 months only, we have had many things to do for our- selves, and thus we have decided to make an appeal to the allied powers of the confederation of the Rite, to assist us in assuaging the miseries of our fellow creatures. Grand Lodge and the Sup. Comrs. of the Antient Rite of Roumania beg you to be so good (if you agree) as to open a Subscription for the benefit of these unfortunate ones. The Subscription' can be sent direct to me. Hoping that the Masons of Great Britain will come to our assistance in accomplishing tins humane act, we have the honour to send you, our very Illustrious Brother, the assurance of our most fraternal sentiments. , Grand Master, L. Moroiu, 33°. Grand Secretary, Dr. N. Theodoresco, 33° Duke of Connaught Lodge (No. 199).— An Emergency Meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday, Jan 3 at the Moorgate ; present Bros. Hy. Meyer, W.M W. J . Meek, Mk GS P M M , W. Beasley, S.W., Hy. Stephens, J.W., J. J. Gould M.O., J. H. Southwood, Reg. Marks, E. Harrison, S.O., J. E. Greenkill, S.D., acting as Organist, James Hill, sec., T. Poore, hon. mem. Lodge was opened by the W.M. in due form, and the ceremony of advancing Bros. M. V. Portman and R Palmer Thomas to the honourable’ degree of Mk. M.M. was then proceeded with, Bro. Meek assuming the chair at the request of the W.M., and performing the ceremony in liis usual excellent style. Lodge was then closed down, and a Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners opened, Bro. Poore acting as W C?N., Bro. Hy. Meyer as S., and the W.C.N., Bro. Meek, acting as J., Bro. Hill, sec., as deacon. Bros. M. V. Portman and R. Palmer Thomas, Mozart Lodge, were then introduced and elevated to the degree of R.A.M., the work, it is needless to say, being ably performed under Bro. Poore’s guidance CONSTITUTION, General Statutes and Ordinances, of the Sovereign Sanctuary of the 3fnticnt ant) $timitibc Hite of 3$a$ronrp, AND A IN AND FOR THE UNITED KlNGDOM OF Great Britain and Ireland, And its Dependencies. WitH the Public Ceremonials, Sketch of the History of the Rite. Printed by authority of the Sovereign Sanctuary, in and for Great Britain and Ireland ; and derived through the Charter of the Sovereign Sanctuary of America, from the Sovereign Sanctuary and Graud Lodge of France. 1875. History, 68 pp. 1/-. Constitution Cloth, 60 pp. 8/6. Public Ceremo- nials, Cloth , 102 pp. 3/- Or, complete in 1 vol., 8S0 pp. 5/6, post froe. OPINIONS. The learned, universal, charitable, and nnsectarian Antient and Primitive Rite, to the 83° of which every worthy Master Mason is eli- gible, is so entirely in accord with Craft Masonry that every Lodpo ought to be acquainted with its Constitution, History , and Ceremo- nials. Outside the Master Mason it is emphatically the only system worthy of support, or to which craft recognition can legitimately be given. Bro. John Hogg, Paternoster Row , London , or of Bro. James Hill, the Grand Secretary General of th Rite . IvfysoNic Appointments, Clothing, &c. O ap 83 T ARD STILLWELL & SON, MANUFACTURERS OF Masonic Fittings, Clothing, Jewels, Swords, Ac., and every -requirement for all degrees. Pnce Lists on application. All orders promptly executed. 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