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H ^^^^^^^ H ffl ^ VWW ^ ItW ^ rVMW TOM ^ SATURDAY , 4 TK NOVEMBER 1893 .
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Enthusiastic Craftsmen are not content when they provide free education for the orphans of thendeceased friends whom they find in distress ; they are generally anxious to see the children fairly started in
life after they leave school , a desire we have jilways encouraged , and have tried to foster and Extend , although there are some who consider the pupils reared at the expense of Freemasonry may reasonably
be lett to take care of themselves once they are olcl enough to leave school . This is certainly not the opinion of our Bro . Hnghan , who , as president of a recent meeting of the Devon Educational Fund , made some remarks on the subject which are in unison with
the wishes of the brethren in all parts of the country . We refer our readers to the report of the meeting given on another page .
^ That Masonry is truly universal , and at the same time adapts itself to local surroundings , is evidenced by the custom at some Lodges meeting on the coast of toasting the "Seafaring Brethren . " It has been Said that only those who are brought into direct
connection with the ocean know its power , and we can recognise in this toast , given and responded to by men who are accustomed to the caprices of the sea , a true feeling of true sympathy and concern for those from _ home , which is quite in keeping with the teaching of Freemasonry . During our long
connection with the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE we have attended Lodges in all parts of the country , but we can remember no more impressive ceremony than that at Dover some years back , when a Lodge of Sorrow was held to the memory of the
pilots—members of the Lodge—who lost their lives in the Channel through a mishap to their boat . The local Masons offered a fitting tribute on that occasion to their " Seafaring Brethren , " and it made a lasting impression on
us , which we are not likely to forget , and which often arouses a feeling of sympathy in our breast for those at sea . It is with extreme regret we hear from Bro . Jacob Norton , whose name has long been known to readers
ot tlie ii REEMASON s CHRONICLE , and indeed to Masonic students and controversialists throughout the world , that he is " losing his eyesight , reads with great difficulty , and writes mechanically . " We can well understand this must be a sore affliction to our hard
Avorkmg and studious friend , and we believe he will receive thesympaty of Craftsmen in all parts . Brother Jacob Norton is one of the few men who have been able to retain the respect and esteem of those who may have differed with him in the various subjects to
wnich lie has devoted his attention , and on which he has been accustomed to make very bold stands , often opposing his particular views against the whole remaining body of Masonic students . But his very sincerity , and the weight of evidence he has generally
been able to adduce in support of his views , have demanded respect , even though it has been the respect due to a valiant foeinan . We sincerely hope that our brother will yet be restored to a full enjoyment of his
eyesigiit , and that he may not be so seriously afflicted during the remainder of his declining years as he Was when his last letter was despatched .
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It is not often Lodges go in for wholesale recognition of the services of their Past Masters , but such occurred at a recent meeting of the Boyal Edward
Lodge , No . 1088 , when Bros . Lowe , Simpson , and Williamson were presented with jewels as slight acknowledgment of services rendered by them during
their years of office . All things come to those who wait , we are told , but we cannot help thinking the Lodge must have been remiss in not recognising merit at the time , and in the usual course .
Tho newly-installed Master of the Eleanor Cross Lodge took the opportunity , which presented itself at the banquet of his Lodge , of congratulating Brother Butler Wilkins , Deputy of the Province of
Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire , on his return to duty after his long illness . The Province owed a deep debt of gratitude to the Deputy , for having piloted them so successfully through critical times , before
the appointment of the present chief—Lord Euston . We heartily endorse the remarks made on that occasion and tender our personal congratulations io Brother Wilkins .
How is it that the Brighton Masons are so strong in the matter of politics ? We do not remember any other place where politics and Freemasonry are so frequently associated . Even at the recent meeting
of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Sussex the usual political turn was given to the speeches by Brother A . M . Brookfield , M . P ., who spoke of the different conditions under which it was possible to meet in
Freemasonry to what was the case in politics . His comparisons were anything but complimentary to the political world , wherein he said he had been actively engaged , with the result that he had made himself acauainted with the worst side of human
nature . In Masonry , on the other hand , he recognised the fact that men of every shade of opinion could meet together and enjoy themselves . It is such sentiments as these that lend force to the teachings of the Craft , and lead to the best results .
The Grand Lodge of Scotland has found it necessary to draw attention to Bule 84 of its Constitution : — " No Master , Proxy Master , or Warden shall introduce any person not being a member to act or
vote in Grand Lodge , on pain of suspension from all Masonic privileges during the pleasure of Grand Lodge , " so that we may assume that some irregularities in regard to the attendance of unqualified
persons have occurred , and have been brought under official notice . We have often considered it would be comparatively easy for an outsider to work his way into a Grand Lodge meeting in the rush of the moment , if he felt so disposed . Happily he would
learn very little of the actual secrets of Freemasonry even if he was successful , and , as we have previously urged , the risk of discovery and the subsequent disgrace of expulsion would be too great to make the attempt worth risking .
Thc Masonic Fraternity has obtained a new recruit in the person of the Lord Mayor elect , who will in future ba no doubt known by tho appropriate name of " Brother Tyler . " He was mado a Master Mason in tho Tuscan Lodge by Bro . Frank Richardson , Sir Reginald Hanson , M . P .. and others . —Daily Telegraph .
A history of the Phoenix Lodge , ISo . 257 , Portsmouth , ( from 17 SG to 1893 ) , will shortly bo issued by Bro . Alexander Howell , who has mo-t exhaustively examined the Lodge records and other sources of information in order to make thc work a welcome addition to the many Lodge histories already issued .
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H ^^^^^^^ H ffl ^ VWW ^ ItW ^ rVMW TOM ^ SATURDAY , 4 TK NOVEMBER 1893 .
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Enthusiastic Craftsmen are not content when they provide free education for the orphans of thendeceased friends whom they find in distress ; they are generally anxious to see the children fairly started in
life after they leave school , a desire we have jilways encouraged , and have tried to foster and Extend , although there are some who consider the pupils reared at the expense of Freemasonry may reasonably
be lett to take care of themselves once they are olcl enough to leave school . This is certainly not the opinion of our Bro . Hnghan , who , as president of a recent meeting of the Devon Educational Fund , made some remarks on the subject which are in unison with
the wishes of the brethren in all parts of the country . We refer our readers to the report of the meeting given on another page .
^ That Masonry is truly universal , and at the same time adapts itself to local surroundings , is evidenced by the custom at some Lodges meeting on the coast of toasting the "Seafaring Brethren . " It has been Said that only those who are brought into direct
connection with the ocean know its power , and we can recognise in this toast , given and responded to by men who are accustomed to the caprices of the sea , a true feeling of true sympathy and concern for those from _ home , which is quite in keeping with the teaching of Freemasonry . During our long
connection with the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE we have attended Lodges in all parts of the country , but we can remember no more impressive ceremony than that at Dover some years back , when a Lodge of Sorrow was held to the memory of the
pilots—members of the Lodge—who lost their lives in the Channel through a mishap to their boat . The local Masons offered a fitting tribute on that occasion to their " Seafaring Brethren , " and it made a lasting impression on
us , which we are not likely to forget , and which often arouses a feeling of sympathy in our breast for those at sea . It is with extreme regret we hear from Bro . Jacob Norton , whose name has long been known to readers
ot tlie ii REEMASON s CHRONICLE , and indeed to Masonic students and controversialists throughout the world , that he is " losing his eyesight , reads with great difficulty , and writes mechanically . " We can well understand this must be a sore affliction to our hard
Avorkmg and studious friend , and we believe he will receive thesympaty of Craftsmen in all parts . Brother Jacob Norton is one of the few men who have been able to retain the respect and esteem of those who may have differed with him in the various subjects to
wnich lie has devoted his attention , and on which he has been accustomed to make very bold stands , often opposing his particular views against the whole remaining body of Masonic students . But his very sincerity , and the weight of evidence he has generally
been able to adduce in support of his views , have demanded respect , even though it has been the respect due to a valiant foeinan . We sincerely hope that our brother will yet be restored to a full enjoyment of his
eyesigiit , and that he may not be so seriously afflicted during the remainder of his declining years as he Was when his last letter was despatched .
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It is not often Lodges go in for wholesale recognition of the services of their Past Masters , but such occurred at a recent meeting of the Boyal Edward
Lodge , No . 1088 , when Bros . Lowe , Simpson , and Williamson were presented with jewels as slight acknowledgment of services rendered by them during
their years of office . All things come to those who wait , we are told , but we cannot help thinking the Lodge must have been remiss in not recognising merit at the time , and in the usual course .
Tho newly-installed Master of the Eleanor Cross Lodge took the opportunity , which presented itself at the banquet of his Lodge , of congratulating Brother Butler Wilkins , Deputy of the Province of
Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire , on his return to duty after his long illness . The Province owed a deep debt of gratitude to the Deputy , for having piloted them so successfully through critical times , before
the appointment of the present chief—Lord Euston . We heartily endorse the remarks made on that occasion and tender our personal congratulations io Brother Wilkins .
How is it that the Brighton Masons are so strong in the matter of politics ? We do not remember any other place where politics and Freemasonry are so frequently associated . Even at the recent meeting
of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Sussex the usual political turn was given to the speeches by Brother A . M . Brookfield , M . P ., who spoke of the different conditions under which it was possible to meet in
Freemasonry to what was the case in politics . His comparisons were anything but complimentary to the political world , wherein he said he had been actively engaged , with the result that he had made himself acauainted with the worst side of human
nature . In Masonry , on the other hand , he recognised the fact that men of every shade of opinion could meet together and enjoy themselves . It is such sentiments as these that lend force to the teachings of the Craft , and lead to the best results .
The Grand Lodge of Scotland has found it necessary to draw attention to Bule 84 of its Constitution : — " No Master , Proxy Master , or Warden shall introduce any person not being a member to act or
vote in Grand Lodge , on pain of suspension from all Masonic privileges during the pleasure of Grand Lodge , " so that we may assume that some irregularities in regard to the attendance of unqualified
persons have occurred , and have been brought under official notice . We have often considered it would be comparatively easy for an outsider to work his way into a Grand Lodge meeting in the rush of the moment , if he felt so disposed . Happily he would
learn very little of the actual secrets of Freemasonry even if he was successful , and , as we have previously urged , the risk of discovery and the subsequent disgrace of expulsion would be too great to make the attempt worth risking .
Thc Masonic Fraternity has obtained a new recruit in the person of the Lord Mayor elect , who will in future ba no doubt known by tho appropriate name of " Brother Tyler . " He was mado a Master Mason in tho Tuscan Lodge by Bro . Frank Richardson , Sir Reginald Hanson , M . P .. and others . —Daily Telegraph .
A history of the Phoenix Lodge , ISo . 257 , Portsmouth , ( from 17 SG to 1893 ) , will shortly bo issued by Bro . Alexander Howell , who has mo-t exhaustively examined the Lodge records and other sources of information in order to make thc work a welcome addition to the many Lodge histories already issued .