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Regularity In Lodge Attendance.
bickerings and heartburnings , and anxious fears on the part of Masters , of arrears in subscriptions , or disappointment in every shape and form . A lethargic and irregular
Mason is a stumbling-block in the way of others , and should either mind his ways or keep out of the path altogether . His example is bad , and his influence is apt to deteriorate others . But a stedfast and industrious
man is ever to be welcomed and respected , and many there are whose career we have watched with interest and gratification as they have attained to merited eminence , beloved and appreciated by all their fellows . Without making invidious allusions , can we not point to
one instance , recorded m our columns to-day , of a ripe old Past Master who , for the long period of thirty-three years , during which he has been connected with his Lodge , had been absent from the regular meetings only three or four
times ? That is a testimony as to sincerity and earnestness of purpose but very rarely equalled , though we doubt not there may be some others who could bear similar evidence of their love for the " most beautiful system thafc ever emanated from mankind . " These virtues are certain to find
admirers , if not imitators , in every Lodge ; and it is refreshing to obtain such a slice of honest pride as that which fell—in no boastful spirit—from Bro . Pasfc Master Wilcox , at the Neptune Lodge last week . The spirit which animated him has been well infused into the other
members of that Lodge , which ranks as one of the most solid and healthy in the metropolis . Reverting to the general principle , we would that brethren should estimate the all-important responsibility resting upon them of being regular and punctual in their attendance at the meetings
of their Lodges . When this is thoroughly observed , there follow settled satisfaction , harmony , and excellence of work , whereas , if it is disregarded , there is nothing but listlessness , indifferent working , and often galling
disappointment . Let every man make up his mind upon these points , and strain every possible nerve to support his Master by being ever present when there is work to do , and then , depend upon it , harmony will prevail , and the success and prosperity of our Lodges will be abundantly secured .
Yesterday ( Friday ) was fixed for the installation of Lord Brook , M . P ., as Provincial Grand Master of Essex , by H . R . H . the Duke of Albany Provincial Grand Master
of Oxfordshire and Pasfc Grand Junior Warden of England . It seems but the other day — indeed , ifc is but little more than two years and a half since the late lamented Lord Tenterden was installed as chief of the Craffc in
Essex , and in the ordinary course we might have anticipated for his Lordship a prolonged occupancy of his high position . But the G . A . O . T . U . has willed it otherwise , and our deceased brother passed away in the very prime of life , and at a time when the interest he took in the Province
was calculated to be productive of the most beneficial results . We trust the new Provincial Grand Master , who is both young and enthusiastic , may enjoy a long career of
usefulness in his capacity of chief . He has the best wishes of the Craft generally , and will , doubtless , rule his Province with firmness and courtesy , to its advantage and to his own credit .
The Sportsman ' s Exhibition , which opened yesterday ( Friday ) , at the Agricultural Hall , and will remain open during the whole of next week , is well worthy of a visit . It enjoys the patronage of Bro . His Highness the Maharajah Dhuleep Singh , the Dukes of Beaufort , Rutland ,
Montrose , Hamilton , Portland , Sutherland , and Westminster ; Bro . the Duke of Athole , and Bro . the Duke of Manchester , as well as of many other noblemen and gentlemen who take an interest in our sports and pastimes . The exhibits
embrace all the requisites in the hunting field , for shooting , fishing , coursing , racing , yachting , bicycling , cricket , athletics , lawn tennis , & G . & G . and cannot fail , therefore , to interest the British public at large . We shall take an opportunity of giving further details next week .
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DANCING . -To Those Who Have Sever Learnt to Dance . —Bro . and Mrs . JACQUES WYNMANN receive daily , and undertake to teach ladies and gentlemen , who have never had the slightest previous knowledge or instruction , to go through every fashionable ball-dance in a few easy lessons , rnvate lessons any hour . Morning and evening classes . raospjBCioa ON APFMCATIOW . ACADEMY—74 NEWMAN STREET , OXFORD STREET , W . Bso . JACQUES WiirirAirir wm BE HAPPX TO TAKB IKE MANA <} BJIEH * T OF MASONIO BAIM , FIBST-CIASS BANDS PBOVIDBD .
Reviews.
REVIEWS .
All Books intended for Beview should be addressed to tbe Editor of Tlie Freemason ' s Chronicle , Belvidere Works , Hermes Hill , Pentonville , London , N . — : o : — Life and Old Age Assurance . By ABTHUR J . COOK . London : Finsbnry-sqn & re-buildings , E . O .
THIS is the title of a lecture , printed in pamphlet form by the Secretary of tho Victoria Mutual Assurance Society ( Limited ) , and it contains many broad and comprehensive views on the subject of assurance , together with some new aspects of the subject . He starts with tbe uncertainty of life , and how it is overlooked by many of the provident professsonal , trading , and working classes ; and laments the frequency
of wives and families being left unprovided for , in consequence of tbe disregard of those principles of prudence and forethought which every man is morally bound to practise . He then explains tho principles upon which life and old age assurance is founded , and sots forth , by means of simple and lucid tables , the rates of premium , and the advantages to be secured . There is considerable practical force
in his argument comparing assurance with investment in clubs and friendly societies . In joining the latter , which givo a certain sum on the death of a member , working men , he admits , to a certain extent do avail themselves of the principles of life assurance ; but he asks any reasonable man what is the sum of £ 10 or £ 12 ordinarily given by clubs to leave a wife and family ? It can do little more
than meet the expenses of a decent burial . On the other side of the question he puts it—how different wonld be the position and prospects of a family , were a life policy left for £ 50 , or better still , for £ 100 ? The author , however , seems to ignore the fact that in the friendly societies there are additional advantages enjoyed by what are called financial members . For instance , if the breadwinner is laid
aside by illness , he is allowed a weekly sum from the funds of his lodge or court , besides which he has the attendance gratuitously of a medical men , whose interest it is to provide him with the most efficient treatment . Then again there is the ugly aspect of the assurance question , in whioh an insurer "lapses , " if unable to keep up his regular payments , and the savings of months and perhaps
years are forfeited . This is not the case in a savings bank or building society . However , the general arguments in favour of assurance are practical and founded on common sense ; and a man is entitled to little credit for his providence or forethought if he does not secure a £ 50 policy , which he can do in this society for a penny a day , if under thirty-five years of age . There is a still more
commendable feature in this little work , in which the author stirs up a spirit of independence and self-relianco in the minds of his readers , in respect to their avoiding the chances of falling back upon the cold band of public bounty , either in old age , sicktiess , or at death . He points out that many philanthropists and others who interest themselves in the welfare and progress of the masses are of opinion thafc
nothing tends more to earn the working-classes a bad name , and to retard their social advancement , than the circumstance that they , in their old age , or , in case of their premature decease , their wives and families too frequently become burdens upon the ratepayers , who groan and grumble under the ever-increasing poor rates . Instances ar ' e far from rare where the ratepayers have to bury the deceased
workman , and provide for the maintenance of his family . In other and more frequent cases , a wife is left with little more than enables her to decently inter her husband , but actuated by those feelings of independence , and that love for her offspring which characterise most mothers , she strives to keep herself and children above the receipt of public or private charity . The change , however , proves too sudden , the task too great ; her plans are unsuccessful , and she
and her children ultimately become paupers . He urges abstinence from tobacco and alcoholic drinks , and describes in an interesting way the benefits to be secured by following out the plan laid down to us by the society of which he is a responsible officer , and his practical observations are worthy perusal by all thoughtful minds who have the forethought and sagacity to provide for the " rainy day , " whenever it may come .
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FREEMAN'SCHLORODYNEThe Original and only true . jr fBBfe ^ TJUNDEEDS of Medical Practitioners testify to / jraj ^ B | BL XI its marvellous efficacy in immediately relieving and Uraauiu 'HfflU * ' P' - ily c-iring Coughs , Golds , Asthma , Bronchitis , Neural-1 »» -j ^ U CJ gia ' SPasjns > Colic , Whooping Cough , and all Nerve Pains . fiflu -HH __ * ' acts ^ ^ " - ¦ Diarrhoea , and is the only specific in ( gPtPQg & SgSF . Cholera and Dysentery . It rapidly relieves pain , from whafc" ^ E MlSlK evor oause » soothes and strengthens the system under ex' * hausting diseases , and gives quiet and refreshing sleep . Lord Chancellor Selborne , Lord Justice James . Lord Justice Mellish decided ia favour of FREKMAN'S ORIGINAL CHLORODYNE , and against Brown and Davenport , compelling them to pay all costs in the suits . See Times of July 21 th , 1873 . Bottles is ljd , 2 s 9 d , 4 s 6 d , lis , and 20 s . Sole 1 by aU Chemists . TssTiMONiAts . —Head Quarter Staff , Cabul , May 31 st , 1880 . Mr . R . Freeman , Dear Sir , —Ifc is with much pleasure I am able to state that your Chlorodyne has been of special service to me in alleviating the wearisome spasms of Asthma , which is here existent in an aggravated form . Many of my patients now come and beg me to give them that medicine which always relieves them , and which I need hardly say is your Chlorodyne . Yours faithfully , CHABLSS W . OWEN , L . R . C . P . Lon ., M . R . C . S . Bng ., the Divisional Head Quarter Staff and Civil Surgoon , Cabul . The Times , August 13 th , 1877 . From our own Correspondent with the Russian Army . Okoum , July 25 th , 1877 . Tlie want of sanitary arrangements in the Russian Camp was dreadful , ancl had we remained there a few weeksl onger , dysentery and typhoid fever would have nlayed more havoc in our ranks than the bombs of the Turks . I myself acquired an unenviable reputation as a doctor , owing to my being provided with a small bottle of CHLOBOD YNE , with which I effected miraculous cures .
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Regularity In Lodge Attendance.
bickerings and heartburnings , and anxious fears on the part of Masters , of arrears in subscriptions , or disappointment in every shape and form . A lethargic and irregular
Mason is a stumbling-block in the way of others , and should either mind his ways or keep out of the path altogether . His example is bad , and his influence is apt to deteriorate others . But a stedfast and industrious
man is ever to be welcomed and respected , and many there are whose career we have watched with interest and gratification as they have attained to merited eminence , beloved and appreciated by all their fellows . Without making invidious allusions , can we not point to
one instance , recorded m our columns to-day , of a ripe old Past Master who , for the long period of thirty-three years , during which he has been connected with his Lodge , had been absent from the regular meetings only three or four
times ? That is a testimony as to sincerity and earnestness of purpose but very rarely equalled , though we doubt not there may be some others who could bear similar evidence of their love for the " most beautiful system thafc ever emanated from mankind . " These virtues are certain to find
admirers , if not imitators , in every Lodge ; and it is refreshing to obtain such a slice of honest pride as that which fell—in no boastful spirit—from Bro . Pasfc Master Wilcox , at the Neptune Lodge last week . The spirit which animated him has been well infused into the other
members of that Lodge , which ranks as one of the most solid and healthy in the metropolis . Reverting to the general principle , we would that brethren should estimate the all-important responsibility resting upon them of being regular and punctual in their attendance at the meetings
of their Lodges . When this is thoroughly observed , there follow settled satisfaction , harmony , and excellence of work , whereas , if it is disregarded , there is nothing but listlessness , indifferent working , and often galling
disappointment . Let every man make up his mind upon these points , and strain every possible nerve to support his Master by being ever present when there is work to do , and then , depend upon it , harmony will prevail , and the success and prosperity of our Lodges will be abundantly secured .
Yesterday ( Friday ) was fixed for the installation of Lord Brook , M . P ., as Provincial Grand Master of Essex , by H . R . H . the Duke of Albany Provincial Grand Master
of Oxfordshire and Pasfc Grand Junior Warden of England . It seems but the other day — indeed , ifc is but little more than two years and a half since the late lamented Lord Tenterden was installed as chief of the Craffc in
Essex , and in the ordinary course we might have anticipated for his Lordship a prolonged occupancy of his high position . But the G . A . O . T . U . has willed it otherwise , and our deceased brother passed away in the very prime of life , and at a time when the interest he took in the Province
was calculated to be productive of the most beneficial results . We trust the new Provincial Grand Master , who is both young and enthusiastic , may enjoy a long career of
usefulness in his capacity of chief . He has the best wishes of the Craft generally , and will , doubtless , rule his Province with firmness and courtesy , to its advantage and to his own credit .
The Sportsman ' s Exhibition , which opened yesterday ( Friday ) , at the Agricultural Hall , and will remain open during the whole of next week , is well worthy of a visit . It enjoys the patronage of Bro . His Highness the Maharajah Dhuleep Singh , the Dukes of Beaufort , Rutland ,
Montrose , Hamilton , Portland , Sutherland , and Westminster ; Bro . the Duke of Athole , and Bro . the Duke of Manchester , as well as of many other noblemen and gentlemen who take an interest in our sports and pastimes . The exhibits
embrace all the requisites in the hunting field , for shooting , fishing , coursing , racing , yachting , bicycling , cricket , athletics , lawn tennis , & G . & G . and cannot fail , therefore , to interest the British public at large . We shall take an opportunity of giving further details next week .
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DANCING . -To Those Who Have Sever Learnt to Dance . —Bro . and Mrs . JACQUES WYNMANN receive daily , and undertake to teach ladies and gentlemen , who have never had the slightest previous knowledge or instruction , to go through every fashionable ball-dance in a few easy lessons , rnvate lessons any hour . Morning and evening classes . raospjBCioa ON APFMCATIOW . ACADEMY—74 NEWMAN STREET , OXFORD STREET , W . Bso . JACQUES WiirirAirir wm BE HAPPX TO TAKB IKE MANA <} BJIEH * T OF MASONIO BAIM , FIBST-CIASS BANDS PBOVIDBD .
Reviews.
REVIEWS .
All Books intended for Beview should be addressed to tbe Editor of Tlie Freemason ' s Chronicle , Belvidere Works , Hermes Hill , Pentonville , London , N . — : o : — Life and Old Age Assurance . By ABTHUR J . COOK . London : Finsbnry-sqn & re-buildings , E . O .
THIS is the title of a lecture , printed in pamphlet form by the Secretary of tho Victoria Mutual Assurance Society ( Limited ) , and it contains many broad and comprehensive views on the subject of assurance , together with some new aspects of the subject . He starts with tbe uncertainty of life , and how it is overlooked by many of the provident professsonal , trading , and working classes ; and laments the frequency
of wives and families being left unprovided for , in consequence of tbe disregard of those principles of prudence and forethought which every man is morally bound to practise . He then explains tho principles upon which life and old age assurance is founded , and sots forth , by means of simple and lucid tables , the rates of premium , and the advantages to be secured . There is considerable practical force
in his argument comparing assurance with investment in clubs and friendly societies . In joining the latter , which givo a certain sum on the death of a member , working men , he admits , to a certain extent do avail themselves of the principles of life assurance ; but he asks any reasonable man what is the sum of £ 10 or £ 12 ordinarily given by clubs to leave a wife and family ? It can do little more
than meet the expenses of a decent burial . On the other side of the question he puts it—how different wonld be the position and prospects of a family , were a life policy left for £ 50 , or better still , for £ 100 ? The author , however , seems to ignore the fact that in the friendly societies there are additional advantages enjoyed by what are called financial members . For instance , if the breadwinner is laid
aside by illness , he is allowed a weekly sum from the funds of his lodge or court , besides which he has the attendance gratuitously of a medical men , whose interest it is to provide him with the most efficient treatment . Then again there is the ugly aspect of the assurance question , in whioh an insurer "lapses , " if unable to keep up his regular payments , and the savings of months and perhaps
years are forfeited . This is not the case in a savings bank or building society . However , the general arguments in favour of assurance are practical and founded on common sense ; and a man is entitled to little credit for his providence or forethought if he does not secure a £ 50 policy , which he can do in this society for a penny a day , if under thirty-five years of age . There is a still more
commendable feature in this little work , in which the author stirs up a spirit of independence and self-relianco in the minds of his readers , in respect to their avoiding the chances of falling back upon the cold band of public bounty , either in old age , sicktiess , or at death . He points out that many philanthropists and others who interest themselves in the welfare and progress of the masses are of opinion thafc
nothing tends more to earn the working-classes a bad name , and to retard their social advancement , than the circumstance that they , in their old age , or , in case of their premature decease , their wives and families too frequently become burdens upon the ratepayers , who groan and grumble under the ever-increasing poor rates . Instances ar ' e far from rare where the ratepayers have to bury the deceased
workman , and provide for the maintenance of his family . In other and more frequent cases , a wife is left with little more than enables her to decently inter her husband , but actuated by those feelings of independence , and that love for her offspring which characterise most mothers , she strives to keep herself and children above the receipt of public or private charity . The change , however , proves too sudden , the task too great ; her plans are unsuccessful , and she
and her children ultimately become paupers . He urges abstinence from tobacco and alcoholic drinks , and describes in an interesting way the benefits to be secured by following out the plan laid down to us by the society of which he is a responsible officer , and his practical observations are worthy perusal by all thoughtful minds who have the forethought and sagacity to provide for the " rainy day , " whenever it may come .
Ad00303
FREEMAN'SCHLORODYNEThe Original and only true . jr fBBfe ^ TJUNDEEDS of Medical Practitioners testify to / jraj ^ B | BL XI its marvellous efficacy in immediately relieving and Uraauiu 'HfflU * ' P' - ily c-iring Coughs , Golds , Asthma , Bronchitis , Neural-1 »» -j ^ U CJ gia ' SPasjns > Colic , Whooping Cough , and all Nerve Pains . fiflu -HH __ * ' acts ^ ^ " - ¦ Diarrhoea , and is the only specific in ( gPtPQg & SgSF . Cholera and Dysentery . It rapidly relieves pain , from whafc" ^ E MlSlK evor oause » soothes and strengthens the system under ex' * hausting diseases , and gives quiet and refreshing sleep . Lord Chancellor Selborne , Lord Justice James . Lord Justice Mellish decided ia favour of FREKMAN'S ORIGINAL CHLORODYNE , and against Brown and Davenport , compelling them to pay all costs in the suits . See Times of July 21 th , 1873 . Bottles is ljd , 2 s 9 d , 4 s 6 d , lis , and 20 s . Sole 1 by aU Chemists . TssTiMONiAts . —Head Quarter Staff , Cabul , May 31 st , 1880 . Mr . R . Freeman , Dear Sir , —Ifc is with much pleasure I am able to state that your Chlorodyne has been of special service to me in alleviating the wearisome spasms of Asthma , which is here existent in an aggravated form . Many of my patients now come and beg me to give them that medicine which always relieves them , and which I need hardly say is your Chlorodyne . Yours faithfully , CHABLSS W . OWEN , L . R . C . P . Lon ., M . R . C . S . Bng ., the Divisional Head Quarter Staff and Civil Surgoon , Cabul . The Times , August 13 th , 1877 . From our own Correspondent with the Russian Army . Okoum , July 25 th , 1877 . Tlie want of sanitary arrangements in the Russian Camp was dreadful , ancl had we remained there a few weeksl onger , dysentery and typhoid fever would have nlayed more havoc in our ranks than the bombs of the Turks . I myself acquired an unenviable reputation as a doctor , owing to my being provided with a small bottle of CHLOBOD YNE , with which I effected miraculous cures .