Caldwell's Musical Journal. Parts 4, 5, and 6. W. S. Orr. Contents: -When the War Steed-Jenny Lind-Prince Albert's Installation Quadrilles-Prince of Wales's Grand Military March-Jenny Lind Quadrilles-The Minute Gun at Sea, and the Friends of Auld Lang Syne-Circassian Polka, and Le Negromania-Woodman spare that Tree-La Rosa Walzer-The Miniature-Come buy my Cherries -Bavarian Post-horn Gallop. It is sufficient to enumerate the contents of the three last numbers of this unequalled musical bijou, to show at once the industry of the compilers, and their liberality in contributing to the improvement in public taste. We hear from all quarters the most decided approbation, and, let us hope, equal appreciation of Messrs. Caldwell's efforts. FINE ARTS. Engraving of the Statue erected in Freemasons' Hall to the memory of his late Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex, Most Worshipful Grand Master. Spencer. The statue, as a work of art, and executed by Bro. E. H. Baily, is unrivalled, both as to fidelity in likeness and in its perfect design. Bro. Whitfield has emulated the master-sculptor, and produced a line engraving exquisite in beauty, which will give the members an opportunity of possessing a likeness of their late Grand Master, taken from the master-piece of art. We are informed that Bro. Whitfield purposes to devote the clear profits of the engraving in equal proportions among all the Masonic charities. Conduct like this should be a passport to the favourable consideration of every Lodge. The engraving is dedicated to the present Grand Master, the Earl of Zetland, who, as well as the Grand Lodge, have expressed a high opinion of its merits. Brother Spencer has undertaken the publication. VOL. V. 3 x TO CORRESPONDENTS. WE are requested to state that Dr. Crucefix has altogether retired from London. His address is Grove, Gravesend, Kent; where all communications should be addressed that are intended for his personal observation-indeed, letters for the Editor, under cover to him, will more immediately reach their destination. It is most earnestly entreated that, wherever possible, all communications may be written only on one side of the paper; also that all German and other foreign words may be most legibly written. We are requested by Dr. Crucefix, who is preparing for the Press an account of popular events in English Freemasonry, to be favoured by any Masonic papers; more especially as relating to York and Athol Masonry-the trials of Preston, Whitney, Bonner, and others. His own escapade is complete. Furthermore-Dr. Crucefix desires us respectfully to intimate, that as in a great many instances he has not kept copies of his own correspondence with numerous esteemed Brethren, he will consider it a lasting obligation if Brethren, possessing any letters written by him on important subjects, will grant him the loan of such letters, which will serve to refresh his memory; such letters of course to be returned, if requested. DR. OLIVER.-In reply to many kind enquirers after this distinguished Brother, we regret that serious illness alone has interrupted his labours; but all will rejoice to hear that he is recovering, and we hope he will be enabled to resume his active labours in the F. Q. R. with the year 1848. A SUBSCRIBER, (Niagara).-We have, with some regret, and altogether against the opinion of Dr. Crucefix, departed from our rule in replying to an anonymous correspondent. Apparent frankness has thus inclined us, to prevent delay; but we hope the exception to a needful rule will not be misunderstood. A FOREIGN BROTHER. We fully agree that a secretary for foreign correspondence has become indispensable. A Brother competent to the duty would, by an attendance twice a week, not be over chargeable. A MASON" who commenced subscribing to the F. Q. R. in consequence of Lord Zetland's stating that such publication was denounced by Grand Lodge," is respectfully requested to allow the publication of his letter. FREEMASONRY IN NAPLES, if possible, in our next. THE SPALDING FREE PRESS, and many other provincial papers.-We are thankful for their kind yet forcible and vigorous articles in favour of our position as reporters of Masonic Intelligence, especially from the Grand Lodge of England. A MEMBER OF THE GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND PRESENT ON THE 1st DECEMBER.Most certainly the Grand Master begged the question in the most humiliating manner, in stating that, from his own experience, there were many men who spoke for the mere purpose of being reported. There is a homely adage-" Want of ——” BRO. VILEURE, (754).-We are desired by Dr. Crucefix to state that he has conferred with the Grand Secretary on the subject. BRO JONES.--We have no objection to give the mere details of the Commercial Lodge, and of the P. G. M. for Notts.; but as for the fanfarronade of gilt chains, coup d'oeil, splendid hangings, princely banquet, &c., they must give place. A PAST MASTER, and several other Brethren, are anxious to know why the case of Bro. Husenbeth was not brought under the consideration of the Grand Lodge. Will some friend explain? We know of Lodges desirous to subscribe. A VETERAN is not singular in his opinion of the following pet speech of the Grand Master:"I know that without your support I am powerless, and when I no longer receive it, I will gladly resign my post; and I hope the Brethren will find another Grand Master who will more worthily fill my place." What is really meant, is somewhat difficult to say, but it always insures a round of applause. The theatrical phrase is ONE EYE (at least so we decypher our correspondent) is wrong; the new Grand Reporter, Bro. Denison, is from the establishment of the "leading journal of Europe;" so that we may look for facts and not fancies. HIRAM. It is not fair to withhold name and address. THE CASE OF THE REV. BRO. HARVEY.-We have received numerous letters-several from clergymen. Our reply is simple; Bro. Harvey has sustained most serious grievance at the hands of the Bishop of London, and it will be only fulfilling a Masonic duty by supporting a much injured Brother. MORMONS AND THEIR SECRETS. As a matter of curiosity, we should like to peruse the seven secret degrees. The paradise of Eden and the admission of the Mormons into heaven, clothed in white, and with crowns on their heads, may be somewhat ingenious as a dramatic sketch; but as a system of moral ethics somewhat of the ridiculous, to say the least of it. AN AMERICAN MERCHANT.-We have not received any particulars of the reception of General Cooke in the Grand Lodge of New York, as the representative of the Grand Master of England. A SUBSCRIBER.-The jubilee festival of the Boys' School is appointed for the 22nd of March. This information is not communicated to us officially, but our readers may nevertheless depend on its accuracy. A VISITOR AT ST. JOHN'S (109.)-The report of this excellent Lodge, and of the presentation of the Book of Constitutions by Bro. S. H. Lee, came too late. A VOICE is somewhat shrill. What is meant by "where is Havers?" DISCIPLINE AND PRACTICE. A BROTHER WITH A FOREIGN MASONIC DEGREE is certainly entitled to his rank. Is Louis hi lipe the less a king because he is not his majesty of England? Suppose the Grand Master of England were to visit any Grand Lodge abroad, would he remain unrecognized as Grand Master of the Order? Is not Freemasonry universal? A PAST GRAND STEWARD.-The question of the Red-apron Lodges being "pendente lite," a reply would be premature. A PAST MASTER.-We may be wrong; but it appears to us that the relaxation of the law (as to the time of conferring degrees) in favour of the colonies is so monstrously unjust, that it must fail of confirmation in March; if otherwise, a chief bulwark of the Order has been surrendered for the asking, and hardly that; but let us hope better things on the approach of the "ides of March." Sound the Masonic pibroch-light the beacon-agitatereform-" to your tents, O Israel." SCRIBE E. (Edinburgh.)-Too late. ARCH MATTERS. MASONIC TEMPLARS. A CAPTAIN. The Committee of General Purposes will meet on the 7th of January, to receive communications. The financial account is published. SUPREME COUNCIL 33RD DEGREE. AN ENQUIRER.-A Grand Meeting will take place on the ninth of February. We understand that the regulations of this most important system will be shortly issued. BRO. ARIANO should address the Supreme Council through Bro. W. D. Nash (Grand Secretary General,) 5, Essex Court, Temple. THE ASYLUM. The Ball in aid of this Masonic charity will take place on the 11th of February; the particulars are advertised. The ground is purchased; and when the title deeds are completed, the design will be selected from those of the competing surveyors. The annual festival will be held as usual on the third Wednesday in June. FLOREAT ASYLUM. 1847-8. A FACT AND A FEAR. WHAT has great Masonry's "progressive sun What England's wisdom in historic page, The stamp of future glory in this age. Of thought-all Masons one great family :- Our chief, our Zetland! Let us not, driven hence, Eve of New Year's Day. P. M. 70. |