had attained to some part of the mysteries of Masonry, but on applying for aid to persons known to be Masons, but ignorant of these androgenous rites have been deemed impostors, though really worthy, whereas had they simply presented themselves, and shown the relation existing between themselves and Masons, their wants would have been promptly attended to. The supposed possession of Masonic secrets was indeed a delusion and a snare. He adds, Masonry needs no such adventitious aid; it is gilding gold, and painting the lily.

The right hand of fellowship was extended to the Grand Lodge of A. F. and A. M., of Utah.

In 1871, they passed a resolution in reference to the Grand Lodge of Canada, which brought forth a letter from Bro. Harris, Grand Secretary, in which he characterizes it as uncalled for, and at variance with the principles of Freemasonry and Masonic comity, and which the Grand Lodge of Canada considered so offensive as to preclude further interchange of courtesies until the same shall have been repealed.

They reply that while they (the G. L. of C.) are so sensitive as to verbal injury, they make no effort to render any reparation to them for a violation of their jurisdictional rights by a Canada Lodge, and avoid the subject by a declaration of non-intercourse of courtesies, therefore they cannot, consistently with self-respect, rescind or modify the resolution until Bro. Harris's letter be withdrown.

At this distance the matter seems too small to get up a quarrel upon, and we hope calm counsels will prevail, and the matter of dignity be adjusted in the true spirit of Masonry.

Their 15 Lodges initiated 82; membership, 1,150.

W. A. M. Van Bokkelen is G. M., and Robert H. Taylor G. S.

NEW BRUNSWICK.

September, 1872. We are glad to learn the prosperity of this Grand Lodge, thus set forth by M W. Wm. Weddeburn.

"Erected in peace and according to the honored landmarks of our Ancient Institution-recognized and warmly welcomed into the communion and fellowship of all Grand Lodges throughout the Worldrightly impelled by the benificent purposes of our great Brotherhood, and by the generous "emulation of who shall best work and best agree," this Grand Lodge has achieved the affectionate allegiance of all Masons in New Brunswick, and stands firmly based upon the foundation of Masonic perpetuity."

Their sovereignty has been acknowledged by the Grand Lodge of Scotland. The fact of clandestine Lodges existing in this city was brought to their attention by the committee to whom our M. W. Grand

Master's Circular was referred, and proper steps were taken to inform their Lodges.

No. of Lodges, 28; members, 1,926; initiated, 206.

Bro. John V. Ellis was elected G. M., and Bro. W. F. Bunting was reëlected G. S.

NEW HAMPSHIRE.

May, 1871. The principal matter engaging their attention was the report of a Committee on the appeal of Cromwell Kimball, suspended by his Lodge for saying, "If I can't be Master of this Lodge, I will ruin it," and by endeavoring, in divers ways, to injure its prosperity, bring it into contempt, and to injure its harmony. The appeal was based solely upon technical grounds, and upon its technical grounds the Committee, examined it, reporting their conclusions in 28 pages of fine print, which concludes with the brief recommendation, "that the said findings be confirmed,” and they were confirmed.

It seems a pity that a member who has succeeded in making himself generally obnoxious, should, under the forms of Masonic law, have it in his power to be the cause of so much trouble, by adroitly keeping the merits of his very clear case in the back ground, and fighting it out technically; it seems to be inconsistent with the spirit of our Institution, which requires of candidates for admission a declaration of pure motives; and if his actions, when admitted, show his motives to be unworthy, they should have their full weight, divested of all mere technicality put forth as a cloak.

Our proceedings of 1871 are briefly noticed.

Lodges, 88; members,

; initiated, -; tables not footed.

John R. Holbrook is G. M., and Abel Hutchins is G. S.

NEW JERSEY.

January, 1872. G. M. Pine announces that the Grand Lodge of Hamburg, having twenty years ago planted two Lodges in Brooklyn and New York, has again flaunted the black flag of Masonic piracy and filibusterism in the face of the Masonic world, by granting a charter to a Lodge at Hoboken, called Lodge Beton zum Licht, No. 3, in their jurisdiction; and the Grand Master, by a circular to Grand Lodges, and another to his own Subordinates, calls attention to the fact, protests against it, and absolutely and peremptorily forbids and interdicts all Masonic intercourse with these clandestine bodies.

To state the fact of this interference on the part of the Grand Lodge of Hamburg, is to protest against it as unwarrantable and in

violation of all Masonic comity, and the Grand Lodge of Hamburg may rest assured of an unenviable notoriety on this side of the water, which perhaps may reach to her own shores.

Lodges, 131; initiated, 990; members, 9,907.

William E. Pine, G. M., and Joseph H. Hough, G. S., were re

elected.

NEW YORK.

June, 1872. The address of G. M. Anthon is short. After congratulations upon a year of prosperity, he proceeds to give an account of his official doings, among which, laying corner-stones forms a conspicuous share, including State Capitol at Albany, Court House and Masonic Temple at Troy, Methodist Church at Buffalo, Presbyterian Church at Newburg, and Soldiers' Monument at Morris. Fraternal recognition is extended to the Grand Lodges of Utah and British Columbia. On the recommendation of the Committee on Work and Lectures, the word “unlawful” was omitted from the last clause of the E. A. O. B. W. Bro. Jacob P. Solomons renewed his motion relative to sectarian allusions, specifying the dedication to the St. Johns, which was referred, to be reported on next year.

Certain persons in Polynesia, who have established, on their own authority, an independent Lodge of F. and A. M., presented a memorial asking recognition. It was declined, they being wholly irregular and unauthorized.

It was asked whether it is necessary for all the Brethren present, entitled to vote, to vote in the affirmative, or only a majority of those who actually voted, in order to expel one who has been tried on charges. It was answered, that only those who vote on the question, one way or another, can be counted. If one does not actually vote, he cannot be counted; but the W. M. should see to it, that all vote. Action on their new Constitution was referred to a Committee of one from each Masonic district.

A summary of our proceedings of 1872 is given by the Committee on F. C., without comment. Except that which appears incidentally, they remark, the doings of Grand Orients and Supreme Councils have not been received by them.

Lodges, 666; initiated, 5,690; members, 78,946.

Christopher G. Fox is G. M., and James M. Austin is G. S.

NORTH CAROLINA.

December, 1871. G. M. Clark, all honor to him, declares the only real power that Masonry has, is her moral power; this taken from

her, and Masonry becomes a huge imposition, Information obtained by means of a circular letter, enabled him to state the number addicted to profanity, and how many to the intemperate use of alcoholic stimulants; and he asks it to be made expressly obligatory on the G. M. to require subordinate Lodges, under proper penalties, to inaugurate prompt and decisive action.

The committee on this subject concurred with the Grand Master, but toned down his recommendation to simply urging Lodges to vigilance in the premises.

A communication from J. Mason Spainhom, D. D. S. of Lenoir, Caldwell Co., relative to relics discovered by him on the farm of R. V. Michaux, near John's River, in Burke Co., N. C., supposed to have some connection with Masonry, was ordered printed.

The facts, in brief, are: With a pointed stick he explored an Indiau mound, and found in the center a flat stone, 16 by 18 inches; 2 to 3 inches thick, rounded at the corners; nothing under it. On the south side he found a skeleton, in a sitting posture, his fingers (bones) resting on a similar stone, and on it a stone hatchet; and beads on his neck. On the west, a similar skeleton, facing the east; but the hatchet on the stone was in two pieces. On the east, a third skeleton, facing the west a similar slab, on which the right hand was resting, and by it a larger hatchet, broken in three pieces. On the north side nothing was found. By the side of the first was a small piece of red paint; a larger by the second; and a still larger by the third.

The learned discoverer asks information how they obtained so much Masonic information.

Our proceedings for 1871 are properly noticed.

Lodges, 221; initiated, 528; members, 9,805, including 1,391 resident Masons, not Masons returned.

Charles C. Clark, G. M., and D. W. Bain, G. S., were re-elected.

NOVA SCOTIA.

December, 1871. The Brethren find cause of congratulation, and we rejoice with them, that their progress is upward and onward-that peace has been within their walls, and prosperity within their borders. Local business received prompt and suitable attention, proving their zeal in the cause, and wisdom in its conduct.

Our proceedings of 1871 are fraternally noticed.

They have 61 Lodges, which initiated 417 during the year. Total membership, 2,478.

Hon. Alexander Keith, P.L.C., is G. M., and Benj. Curren, D.C. L., is G. S.

OHIO.

October, 1872. Grand Master Newcomb's address, after a brief introduction, proceeds to detail his official acts-a long list. He issued dispensations for six new Lodges. Regarding his decisions on Masonic law, he does not report any, all of them being on subjects well settled.

Their action in 1870, looking to the establishment of a Widows' and Orphans' Home, was reconsidered and the project postponed.

Bro. Phares offered the following memorial, which was indefinitely postponed, after unsuccessful attempts to lay on the table and refer to a select committee:

"Believing that the Grand Lodge is aware of the existence in this State of organized bodies of colored citizens who claim to be in possession of the signs and secrets of F. and A. Freemasonry, the undersigned regard it as the paramount duty of the Grand Lodge of white Masons to appoint a committee to inquire into the legitimacy of said claim; and if upon examination it shall appear well founded, then we urge that the necessary steps be taken to utilize this timber, rather than condemn it as being rotten and unfit for use, without having subjected it to a fair, candid and impartial test." Signed by eight W. M's and P. M's.

The Committee on F. C. review our proceedings of last year, noticing our fraternal reception of their Grand Master Newcomb, and our resolution acknowledging their generous contribution to our distressed Masons.

Lodges, 430; membership, 29, 267; initiated, 2,041.

Asa H. Battin is G. M., and John D. Caldwell is G. S.

OREGON.

June, 1872. G. M., W. D. Hare says the Order is advancing with rapid strides in augmented membership, and urges his Brethren, for the honor and glory of Masonry, to have Masonic discipline go hand in hand with advancement. He maintains that a Lodge of Masons should not only be a benefit to its members, but to the community in which it is situated.

He granted four dispensations for new Lodges, and refused an application for a change of venue in the case of a Masonic trial, holding that it does not obtain, but the remedy is an appeal to the Grand Lodge, and a fundamental right of a Lodge is penal jurisdiction over its members.

Their new Masonic Temple in Portland is completed, and was formally dedicated at the session.