MASONIC CHIT CHAT, Messrs William H. Weld, and John B. Weld are authorized to receive subscriptions and settle accounts for the Freemasons' Monthly Magazine. We have printed a larger edition of the present number of the Magazine than usual, in order to be able to supply new subscribers with the volume complete, and shall continue to do so for a few numbers to come. It is desirable, however, that Brethren who intend to forward their names, should do so as early as convenient. We have to ask the indulgence of correspondents who have proposed inquiries for consideration. Our engagements for the last two or three months have been more than usually pressing. We invite the attention of our readers to the advertisement of Masonic Books, on the covers of this Magazine. The works are all of high character, and afford the best opportunity ever offered to the Lodges and Brethren in this country, to lay the foundation for an excellent Masonic Library. Brethren ordering them are requested to be particular in their directions as to the manner in which they wish them forwarded, which will in all cases be done at their risk. They cannot of course be sent by mail. We regret to learn that a schism has sprung up in the Grand Lodge of Berlin. It has its origin in the exclusion of the Jews, and a strong feeling exists against the Prince Protector, as Grand Master. A repeal of the obnoxious and unmasonic regulation referred to, would restore harmony. Our last budget of Masonic intelligence from England, represents the Fraternity there as being in a most prosperous condition. The approaching season will be an active, and we trust profitable one. We understand that Middlesex Lodge, at Framingham, will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary, on the evening of the 13th instant. The Duchess of Inverness has presented to the Grand Lodge of England, the costly testimonial given to her illustrious hus. band, the late Duke of Sussex, by the Fraternity, while Grand Master. It is now, therefore, the property of the Grand Lodge. It was put up at auction, with the other effects of the Duke, and purchased by the Duchess for the purpose or disposing of it as here stated. She has thus associated her own name with that of her distinguished consort in the annals of Freemasonry. Both will long be cherished with affectionate remembrance by the Fraternity in England. A correspondent at Marshal, Mo. inquires, whether E. A. and F. C. are allowed to walk in Masonic funeral processions? None but Master Masons can be interred with the ceremonies of the Order. There are certain parts of those ceremonies in which none but Master Masons can be permitted to participate. We think none but Master Masons can be allowed to walk in the proces sion, as Masons. If this opinion be correct, it cannot be changed by Grand Lodge enactnient. It rests on the fundamental regulations and usages of the Order, to which G. Lodges are subordinate. We are requested to state, that on the 13th inst. the new Masonic Hall, at Ballston Spa, N. Y. will be dedicated in due form by the R. W. Br. John D. Willard, Dis. Dep. Grand Master, of the Grand Lodge of New York, assisted by Franklin Lodge of that place, and the members of the Fraternity in the city. Travelling Agents for the Magazine. MASONIC BOOKS, For sale by the Editor of this Magazine, 21 School Street, BOSTON. ENGLISH EDITIONS. Historical Landmarks of Freemasonry, by Rev. George Oliver, D. D. 1st vol. 8vo. with plates, including E. A. and F. 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SUPREME COUNCIL OF SCOTLAND, FREEMASONRY IN GERMANY, OLE BULL'S FAREWELL CONCERT AT NEW YORK, OLDE KYNGE COLLE, POPULAR LECTURE ON FREEMASONRY, FREEMASONRY versus THE SLAVE TRADE, ALICE, OR THE FREEMASON'S CHILD, JEWISH FREEMASONS IN PRUSSIA, JEWISH AND PRUSSIAN FREEMASONS, Page. 33 36 39 40 41 43 44 46 47 48 49 50 53 59 60 60 64 64 INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS OF MIDDLESEX LODGE, AT FRAMINGHAM, MASS., NOTICE is hereby given, that the Annual Communication of the M. W. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, will be held at the Masonic Temple, Boston, on WEDNESDAY, the 10th day of Dec., current, a 6 o'clock, P. M., for the transaction of such business as may regularly come before it. The Officers and Members of the Grand Lodge, Masters, Wardens, and Proxies, of Lodges, and all others concerned will take due notice thereof and govern themselves accordingly. Boston, Dec. 1, 1845. CHARLES W. MOORE, Grand Secretary. Grand Chapter of Massachusetts. Notice is hereby given, that a quarterly communication of the M. E. G. R. A. CHAPTER of Massachusetts, will be held at the Masonic Temple, Boston, on TUESDAY, the 9th day of Dec., inst., at 7 o'clock, P. M. for the transaction of such business as shall regularly come before it. Officers and Members of the Grand Chapter, Representatives and Proxies of Chapters, and all others interested, will take due notice and govern themselves accordingly. Per order G. H. P. Boston, Dec. 1, 1845. THOMAS WATERMAN, G. Se c'y. Grand Encampment of Massachusetts and Khode Island. Notice is hereby given, that a Special Meeting of the Grand Encampment of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, will be held at the Masonic Temple, in Boston, on FRIDAY evening, the 12th instant, at 6 o'clock, P. M., to act on the Report of the Committee on the By-Laws and Constitution. All persons interested will take due notice and govern themselves accordingly. Per order, M. E. JOHN B. HAMMATT, G. M. GILBERT NURSE, G. Recorder. Boston, Dec. 1, 1842. LETTERS Received between the 29th October and 29th November. REMITTANCE.-Charles Scott, Columbus, Ohio; R. J. Harrison, Wetumpka, Ala. ; N. C. Geer, Hartford, Conn.; James M. Pigott, Marion, Miss.; L. V. White, Hawsville, Ky.; J. E. Rearden, Shawneetown, Ill.; Wm. B. Taylor, Marietta, Geo.; E. Howard, Clarksville, Tenn.; M. Fishel, Dayton, Ala.; Levi Hurlbut, Richland, Miss.; James D. M'Cabe, Greensville Co. Va.; A. J. Robertson, Sparta, Ala; I. W. 1. Cutton, New Paris, Ohio; Charles T. Miles, Fayette, Miss.; C. D. W. Johnson, Boonville, Mo.; F. S. Palmer, Lownsdeboro, Ala. [Our correspondent is right. We so understand the matter.] J. B. Taylor, Bardstown, Ill. BUSINESS.-P. Hardee, Kinston, N. C.; P. M. Savannah, Geo.; J. M. Pigott, Marion, Miss.; R. E. Frasee, Georgetown, S. C.; S. B. Campbell, Toronto, Canada; E. Howard, Clarksville, Tenn.; W. W. Griffin, Elizabeth City, N. C.; J. M. Cox, Hertford, N. C.; Alex. Moseley, Curdsville, Va.; S. Thompson, Worcester, Mass.; E. Howard, Clarksville, Tenn.; R. Spencer, London, England; George K. Teulon, Calcutta, India; James K. Cotten, Powder Springs, Geo.; Peter Cooke, Hartford, Conn.; Robert Thomas Crucefix, Gravesend, England; John Oneta, Gainesville, Ala.; Robert Gowan, Fredicton, N. B.; G. F. Yates, Albany, N. Y.; L. B. Keith, New Bedford; B. F. Smith, Mt. Vernon, Ohio. |