Masonic Notes And Queries.

aforesaid , by this our warrant and constitution , ratifying and confirming all your legal acts , do hereby reserve to ourselves and our successors of this G . R . E . full power and authority to abroo-ate and recall this constitution whenever , by indefensible actions or neglect , the R . E . to be held in pursuance hereof becomes irregular or obnoxious to the antient order of C . K . " Given in our G . R . E ., under our hands and the seal thereof , this tenth day of October , A . D . 1786 , A . C . K . 1754 , A . L . 5786 .

"W B LASCHABD , G . S . "JOHN PAKEEE , S . GA . C . "GEOEGE CATSON , J . G . A . C . " THE OEDEE OF THE TEMPLE . This Order differs from Freemasonry in one very important particular , that the modes of recognition arid forms of initiation are all that require concealment . The vow of profession contains nothing that may not meet

the eye of tho public , and the meetings , except during initiation , ' may be attended by any one , although not of the Order , provided he be introduced by a Sir Knight , anel the presiding officer for the time being do not object . —D . M . L . KNIGHTS TEMPLAR jlND ST . JOHN THE EVJINGELIST . There is nothing whatever preserved of the memory of

St . John in the ceremonial of reception into the Order of the Temple through the various Priories holding of the Grand Priory of Scotland . In the rituals for the degrees of Novice , Esquire , or Knight , the name of St . John the Evangelist never once occurs . —D . M . L .

Correspondence.

CORRESPONDENCE .

Til * W . iior / .. not , responsiblefor the opinions expressed by Correspondents . THE IRISH MASONIC INSTITUTION . TO TH ! . EDITOR OF TH ] -: FREEMASONS * MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIUROE . SIR , —I read with pleasure the account in a late number of the splendid meeting in tho Rotunda , Dublin , on behalf of the Female Orphan School , supported by the Craft . As I know something of the Institution , will you

permit me to say that it is one of the best conducted in the Empire . Dublin is famous for the charity of its inhabitants , the number of benevolent institutions which it contains , and the manner in which they are managed ; yet among them all there is not one more entitled to confidence , respect , and support than the Female Orphan Asylum . The Secretary of the Institution , Bro . Oldham ,

is a man who unites in himself all the qualities desirable in such an official . AVith a clear judgment , ready resource , untiring industry , gentle kindess , and a favourite in the Graft , he is singularly adapted to his post . The matron , Mrs . Noble , is also a person of a rare combination of qualities , adapting her to her position . Possessing a vigorous and active mind , devotedly religious , zealous m any cause which she espouses , and espousing none that has not her convictions and her heart , she is the

sort of person to give herself up thoroughly to a benevolent undertaking , She possesses the faculty rarely found in the same person , of gaining the confidence and affection of the young , and of attracting to her thoughtful and benevolent people in advanced life . The records of the School are full of encouragement to those who do good , and of triumphant proofs of the success of the

Institution . It would afford gratification to our English brethren visiting Dublin to look in upon the little sisterhood of orphans in Burlington-place , sheltered and trained by the Brethren . They will find the School a model of order , and be struck with the intelligent countenances and modest manners of the young persons who cluster around the benevolent woman who , as Matron , watches

over them . From causes which require no explanation , the numbers and resources of our Irish brethren must long remain inferior to those of Britain ; and generous and well bestowed would the boon be , should some among the wise and good here , be ranked among the supporters of the Irish Masonic Orphan School . Fraternally yours , Kensington , Feb . 7 , 1863 . E . H . N .

MR . HALLIWELL NO COWAN . TO THE EDITOB Of THH EBEEMASONS' MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIBBOB . DEAB SIB AND BEOTHEE , —I should , ex animo , acquiesce in every remark of Bro . Matthew Cooke , in THE MAGAZINE of last week—nay , in a direct censure of my words—had I intended to convey by the term " Cowan " anything approaching the meaning assigned to it by so experienced a brother . I used itas the contextI thinkshould have

, , , convinced him , in its first and more limited sense , that of non-Mason purely , though I do not deny , what perhaps I ought to have remembered , that a wider and more derivative meaning has been attached to the word by many Masonic writers . Nothing , however , could be further from my thoughts than , in any sense or any degree whatever , to reflect on Mr . Halliwell—who , though a

non-Mason , as I have already gratefully recorded , has done such signal service to the great cause of Masonic investigation . No one , I make bold to say , not even our Bro . Matthew Cooke , has or can have a higher opinion than myself , however humble a student , of his great talents , his unwearied industry , and his literary standing ; and I should most sincerely regret that even

bimplicay tion any expression of mine should seem to convey a contrary opinion . I am not sorry to have received Bro . Matthew Cooke ' s monitory reminder , as we all of us need more watchfulness than we commonly exercise over careless statements and unguarded assertions . I am , yours fraternally , Feb . 14 , 1863 . EBOR .

THE PRINCE OF WALES' WEDDING . TO TUB EDITOR OF THE FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIBEOB . DEAB SIB AND BEOTHEE , —As a comparative stranger in London , I am anxious to enquire whether it is proposed by the brethren to hold a grand ball on the Prince of Wales' wedding-day . I think such an event would be - an additional mark of our well-known loyalty and

sincere attachment to the throne , as well as doing honour to one whom we hope some day to see a member of the Craft . Tours faithfully and fraternally , A BROTHER .

IUE MASONIC TEMPLE , JERSEV . —Our readers will remember that , through the kindness of a well-known correspondent , we were enabled to publish the most complete account of the proceedings connected with the ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the Masonic Temple on December 17 th . The only omission in our report was that of what took place in Provincial Grand Lodge at the Hotel-de- 'Ville ; this was subsequently supplied by the same gentleman to THE PEEEMASONS' MAGAZINE

, together with a more detailed account , but of which ours formed the basis . In THE MAGAZINE of the 31 st January , we find some excellent woodcuts of the two elevations and the three ground plans of the buildings , from drawings by H . H . We have no doubt that there will be a large demand for copies among the brethren of this province . Recently Jersey has obtained an unenviable notoriety in England by the publication of many notices

in London and provincial papers , of its want of progress , its antiquated laws , and its judicial deficiencies . It is consolatory to know that in one respect there is adisposition to advance , as shown by the energy displayed by the Masonic body , which , through THE FKEEMASONS' MAGAZINE , must now be pretty well known in the mother country . We may mention further that a complete set of eiht drawings of the Templeincluding two

elevag , tions , two sections , three ground plans , and the roof , have been framed , ancl are now in the window of Mr . Moore , in Bathstreet . They will , we understand , remain there till Thursday next , so that the public may have an opportunity of becoming aware , by inspection ; of the extent ancl accommodation of the edifice , and of the nature of the addition which will thus he made to the public buildings of St . Helier . AVe copy the

following inscription , which wo find at the foot of each of the frames -. — " Plans of the Masonic Temple at St . Helier's , Jersey , of which the Foundation Stone was laid December 17 , 1862 . Presented to ' Loge La Cesaree , ' No . 860 , with a report of the ceremony and the speeches at the banquet , by Brother Dr . Henry Hopkins , P . M . No . 51 ; Hon . Member of No . 51 and No . 378 ; Member of No . 860 ; Past Prov . G . S . AV . for Warwickshire ; Past First Principal of the Howe Royal Arch Chapter , No . 857 . —Jersey Morning Express .