THE FREEMASONS' MONTHLY MAGAZINE. VOL. XXI. JUNE 1, 1862. No. 8. "KNIGHTS TEMPLAR"-"SAINTS JOHN," & c. As the inclination to adopt the above forms of expression, in place of what is termed by our new orthographical reformers, the "old-fashioned" mode, appears to be on the increase, it does not seem to be out of place for us to state here our own opinions on the subject. And first, let us premise, that we altogether decline to be classed with those who think everything right and good that is old; although in regard to one matter-our ANCIENT CONSTITUTIONS OF MASONRY-we do sincerely desire never to see any alteration or innovation. If, however, a necessity arise for an innovation, or adoption of a new term of language, by all means let it be innovated or adopted. Probably no sounder rules on this subject can be found than those of Horace : "Si forte necesse est Indiciis monstrare recentibus abdita rerum, Continget, dabiturque licentia sumtă pudenter." Which may be freely translated "If it should happen to be necessary to explain some abstruse subjects by newly. invented terms, it will be allowed to coin words unheard of by the ancient Cethegi, and the liberty will be granted, so long as it is used with modesty." The italics are our own, and we ask our readers to accord them the attention they are intended to attract. There must first be a necessity for the alteration or innovation; and, secondly, the "liberty" must be used with modesty. This last is also, we fear, rather an old-fashioned word, but we have enough of the "cinctuti Cethegi," or "old school Americans," about us, to hope that the term may not only survive, but regain all its pris BUSINESS.-F G Claflin, Hopkinton, Ms.-T McCulloch, Clarksville, Tenn.-E R Hammatt, Geneseo, NY-P M Woonsocket, R I-A Walker, Worcester-P M Lowell, Ms-H Tabor, New Bedford-D Jones, Dresden, O-A B Young, Washington, D C-PM Orland, Me-J M Miller, Baltimore, Md-J H Drummond, Portland, Me-C W James, Cincinnati, Ohio. REMITTANCES.-L Torrey, N Weymouth-H G Reynolds, Springfield, Ill-G W Byrns, Kankakee, Ill-O F Potter, Arrow Rock, Ark-J C Bullen, Chicopee, Ms. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. NOTICE is hereby given, that a Quarterly Communication of the M. W. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, will be held at FREMASONS' HALL, corner of Tremont and Boylston Streets, Boston, on WEDNESDAY, the 11th day of June, current, at two o'clock, P. M., for the transaction of such business as shall 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, June 1, 1862. CHARLES W. MOORE, Grand Secrtary. Grand Chapter of Massachusetts. Notice is hereby given, that a Stated Communication of the M. E. G. R. A. CHAPTER of Massachusetts, will be held at Freemasons' Hall, corner of Tremont and Boylston streets, Boston, on TUESDAY, the 10th day June, 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 Chapers, and all others interested, will take due notice and govern themselves accordingly. Per order G. H. P. Boston, March 1, 1862. THOMAS WATERMAN, G Sec'y. WINTHROP HOUSE, BY I. H. SILSBY. Tremont street, opposite the Common, Boston. Re-opened Nov. 1859. Made new throughout. Furnished new entire. Only four stories in height. The only Hotel fronting the Common. Containing as pleasant Rooms as any House in the City. A quiet Home for the transient as well as the permanent Guest, free from all the confusion of a regular business Hotel. This House our Brethren should know is the property of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, the higher stories having been fitted for their use and for th Boston Lodges, all of which are finely accommodated in the Building. Our Brethren from abroad will find the Hotel as good as any in Bostonpassing all in location, and offering unequalled inducements to those visiting Lodge Rooms. July 1, 1860. L "KNIGHTS TEMPLAR"-"SAINTS JOHN," & c. As the inclination to adopt the above forms of expression, in place of what is termed by our new orthographical reformers, the "old-fashioned" mode, appears to be on the increase, it does not seem to be out of place for us to state here our own opinions on the subject. And first, let us premise, that we altogether decline to be classed with those who think everything right and good that is old; although in regard to one matter-our ANCIENT CONSTITUTIONS OF MASONRY-we do sincerely desire never to see any alteration or innovation. If, however, a necessity arise for an innovation, or adoption of a new term of language, by all means let it be innovated or adopted. Probably no sounder rules on this subject can be found than those of Horace : "Si forte necesse est Indiciis monstrare recentibus abdita rerum, Fingere cinctutis non exaudita Cethegis Continget, dabiturque licentia sumtà pudenter." Which may be freely translated "If it should happen to be necessary to explain some abstruse subjects by newlyinvented terms, it will be allowed to coin words unheard of by the ancient Cethegi, and the liberty will be granted, so long as it is used with modesty." The italics are our own, and we ask our readers to accord them the attention they are intended to attract. There must first be a necessity for the alterati innovation; and, secondly, the "liberty" must be used with mod is last is also, we fear, rather an old-fashioned word, of the "cinctuti Cethegi," or "old school Americans," at the term may not only survive, but regain all its pris THE FREEMASONS' MONTHLY MAGAZINE. VOL. XXI. JUNE 1, 1862. No. 8. "KNIGHTS TEMPLAR"-"SAINTS JOHN," & c. As the inclination to adopt the above forms of expression, in place of what is termed by our new orthographical reformers, the "old-fashioned" mode, appears to be on the increase, it does not seem to be out of place for us to state here our own opinions on the subject. And first, let us premise, that we altogether decline to be classed with those who think everything right and good that is old; although in regard to one matter-our ANCIENT CONSTITUTIONS OF MASONRY-We do sincerely desire never to see any alteration or innovation. If, however, a necessity arise for an innovation, or adoption of a new term of language, by all means let it be innovated or adopted. Probably no sounder rules on this subject can be found than those of Horace : "Si forte necesse est Indiciis monstrare recentibus abdita rerum, Fingere cinctutis non exaudita Cethegis Continget, dabiturque licentia sumtà pudenter." 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