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Gleanings.
GLEANINGS .
IMPROPER JUDGING AND DOING . —Our point of observation controls our seeing , and baa much to do with our opinions . It makes a great difference whether we walk shoulder to shoulder with our neighbour , or far in advance of bim , or far above him , aa to wbart wo will really think of him . We often say , " If I were he I would not do so , " and
yet if we were placed in precisely the same circumstances , and were actuated by tbe same thoughts and motives , we would act just as he does . We seo a part of tho outward life of a brother and he appears to ns aa erring . If we saw bis inner life , and knew all tbe whys of his oondoot , we would not so judge him . The charity of Masonry
requires ns to give a brother , in every case , the benefit of every just and reasonable consideration of circumstances and motive , before deciding his conduct un . Masonio . For this reason all legislation affixing a pinalty to an act , with no charges and no trial , but a mere dictum for a verdict , shonld be blotted out of Masonio jurisprudence . It is improper judging and doing .
MASONRY ' S UNIVERSALITY . —Masonry ' s universality is not material or physical , bnt spiritual . Its tenets and principles are applicable to worthy men of all climes and nations , and , ns tbey aro accepted by them and practiced , they are universal in influence and effect . Troth ia Masonic—truth is divine—and , in some sense , it ia found in every
mind and heart nnd soul , and in every moral and religious theory and practice . Thus it is universal . Just as faith in God , hope in immortality , and love to all become universal does Masonry ' s universality prevail . Not externally , bnt internally , mast the application be , and so only as mankind becomes Masonioised ia Masonry universal .
Too SEVERE . —In Texas Royal Arch Chapters failing to meet for three months have their charters revoked . In Indiana Lodges delinqnient on returns nnd dues have their charters annulled . This ia too severe . Tbey shonld first be cited to show cause why thoir
charters should not be revoked for the delinqnenoe charged . In no case shonld a Lodgo or Chapter lose its charter by the dictum of a Grand Officer . His greatest power shonld be that of arresting a charter , and never that of revoking one , as that power exists alone in the Grand Body that granted it .
A candidate for the privileges of the Craft in Sweden has to answer the following questions , and his admission depends on the reply : ( 1 . ) To what religious persuasion do you belong , and do yon consider it the only true one , or do yon profess it only from habit ?
( 2 . ) We also profess a religious belief ; will you accede to it , even though ifc prove to be contrary to your conviction ? ( 3 . ) A poor widow needs assistance . Will you afford it her ; and if so , will yon do so this evening , or to-mono » ?
The Theatres, &C.
THE THEATRES , & c .
Boyal Aquarium . —To slightly modify a well known phrase , if Mr . Ritchie ' H offer to sell the Eoyal Aquarium site to tbe London County Council wore accepted , it would to a certain extent eclipse the gaiety of Londoners . The Bank Holiday programme is BO long
that we have not the space to refer to ifc in detail , but for the modest Bum of a shilling a good day ' s amusement of a most interesting nnd diversified character can be obtained . Only recently we gave a detailed notice of tbe waxwork exhibition at this place of entertainment .
The return of the Mohawk Minstrels fco the lloyal Agricultural Hall will take place on Bank-Holiday , Monday , 7 tb August , when two performances—afternoon at 3 , evening at 8—will be given . A most attractive programme has been arranged .
Gems From The Keystone.
GEMS FROM THE KEYSTONE .
TDUNCTUALITY on tbe part of the Officers , and promptitude in •*¦ the dispitch of business , will make a Lodge more popular than anything else that can bo devised to pass over idle hours . Fraternal visits between Lodges aro productive of great good . When a Master with a delegation from his Lodge is announced , the eflfeot on those present is almost electrical and is certainly beneficial to all concerned .
The Lodge is tbo groundwork of Freemasonry and tie brother that oannofc work his way ii _ . to a Lodge is a poor Mason , no matter how many degrees ho may have taken , or how many titles he may have to his name . The promise to abide by tbe usages , customs and landmarks of Freemasonry , and to obey the rules , regulations and edicts of the
Grand Lodge , is one thing , to know them is another . There is no excuse for their violation on tbe plea of ignorance , for the knowledge of them is within the roaoh of all if they would properly and diligently seek to obtain it . The most impressive ceremony , and the moat glowing euloev over
tne remains of a deceased brother cannot be appreciatsd by the fiepirted ; it is the heart service rendered , the necessities relieved , and We tribute paid to worth , before the eyes grow dim , the ear dull , aa heart ceases to beat , that is beneficial and oaosea a brother 8 waliae tha benefits of brotherly love .
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HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY AND CONCORDANT ORDERS . ILLUSTRATED . WRITTEN BY A BOARD OF EDITORS HENRY LEONARD STILLSON , Editor-in-Chief . WILLIAM JAMES HUGHAN , Consulting Editor .
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THIS work contains a comprehensive account of Ancient Masonry ; tbe Ancient Masonio MSS ., or " Old Charges "; the Crusades , and thoir Relation to the Fraternity ; Cosmopolitan Freemasonry , including all its Rites , throughout the World ; the American and British Templar Systems ; the A . and A . S . Rite , and Royal Order ot Scotland ; other Rites and Orders connected with tho Institution j and Tables of Vital Statistics , never before comp iled , —the whole comprising the most Authentic History of the Fraternity of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons ever originated and printed m \ VRITTEN BY A BOARD OF EDITORS AND SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS , twenty-two in number , chosen from among the most eminent and learned specialists of the day ; and a Corps of over seventy ADDITIOHAI , CONTRIBUTORS , also comprising some of the most distinguished and best known Officers and members of the Craft in tho United States , Canada , and England . In the Capitular , Cryptic , and Templar Departments especially , this volume will furnish the foundation for all future efforts ; showing how , when , and where these Degrees and Rites began , as well as their rise and progress throughout the Masonio world . It contains 900 super-royal octavo pages , elegantly printed on superfine book paper , and illustrated with 60 choice engravings . Can be had of W . 1 \ MOEGAN " , Office of tho Freemason's Chronicle , Belvidere "Works , Hermes Hill , N .
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THE FREEMASON'SCHRONICLE, A Weekly Record of Masonic Intelligence , Reports of United Grand Lodge are published with tho Special Sanction of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales the M . W . the Grand Master of England . mHE FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE will be forwarded . direct 1 from the Office , Fleet : Works , Bulwer Road , New Barnet , on receipt of remittance for the amount . Intending Subscribers shonld forward their full Addresses , to prevent mistakes . Postal Orders to be made payable to W . W . MORGAN , at the New Barnet Office . Cheques crossed " London and South Western Bank . " The Terms of Subscription ( payable in advance ) to the FREE , MASON ' S CHRONICLE are—Twelve Months , post free ... ... £ 0 13 6 Six Months ditto 0 7 0 Three Months ditto 0 3 6 SCALE OF CHARGES FOR ADVERTISEMENTS . Per Pago £ 8 8 0 Back Page 10 10 0 Births , Marriages , and Deaths , ls per line . General Advertisements , Trade Announcements , & c , single column , 5 s per inob . Doable column Advertisements la per line . Special terms for a series of insertions on application . Advertisers will find the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE an exceptionally good medium for Advertisements of every class . Agents , from whom copies can always be had : — . Mr . W . F . MOBOAN , Belvidere Works , Risinghill St ., Pentonville . Messrs . H . DARBYSHIRE and Co ., 9 Red Lion Conrt , E . C . Mr . LAMBERT , Barnsbury Road , Islington , N . Mr . RITCHIE , 7 Red Lion Conrt , E . C . Mr . EDWARD ROBERTS , 19 Walmer Plaoe , Manchester , S . E . Mr . ROBINSON , Shoe Lane , E . C . Messrs . W . H . SMITH and SON , 183 Strand . Messrs . SPENCER and Co ., 15 Groat Queen Street , W . C . Mr . J . HOOD-WILLIAMS , 43 Osborne Road , Soutbsea .
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Gleanings.
GLEANINGS .
IMPROPER JUDGING AND DOING . —Our point of observation controls our seeing , and baa much to do with our opinions . It makes a great difference whether we walk shoulder to shoulder with our neighbour , or far in advance of bim , or far above him , aa to wbart wo will really think of him . We often say , " If I were he I would not do so , " and
yet if we were placed in precisely the same circumstances , and were actuated by tbe same thoughts and motives , we would act just as he does . We seo a part of tho outward life of a brother and he appears to ns aa erring . If we saw bis inner life , and knew all tbe whys of his oondoot , we would not so judge him . The charity of Masonry
requires ns to give a brother , in every case , the benefit of every just and reasonable consideration of circumstances and motive , before deciding his conduct un . Masonio . For this reason all legislation affixing a pinalty to an act , with no charges and no trial , but a mere dictum for a verdict , shonld be blotted out of Masonio jurisprudence . It is improper judging and doing .
MASONRY ' S UNIVERSALITY . —Masonry ' s universality is not material or physical , bnt spiritual . Its tenets and principles are applicable to worthy men of all climes and nations , and , ns tbey aro accepted by them and practiced , they are universal in influence and effect . Troth ia Masonic—truth is divine—and , in some sense , it ia found in every
mind and heart nnd soul , and in every moral and religious theory and practice . Thus it is universal . Just as faith in God , hope in immortality , and love to all become universal does Masonry ' s universality prevail . Not externally , bnt internally , mast the application be , and so only as mankind becomes Masonioised ia Masonry universal .
Too SEVERE . —In Texas Royal Arch Chapters failing to meet for three months have their charters revoked . In Indiana Lodges delinqnient on returns nnd dues have their charters annulled . This ia too severe . Tbey shonld first be cited to show cause why thoir
charters should not be revoked for the delinqnenoe charged . In no case shonld a Lodgo or Chapter lose its charter by the dictum of a Grand Officer . His greatest power shonld be that of arresting a charter , and never that of revoking one , as that power exists alone in the Grand Body that granted it .
A candidate for the privileges of the Craft in Sweden has to answer the following questions , and his admission depends on the reply : ( 1 . ) To what religious persuasion do you belong , and do yon consider it the only true one , or do yon profess it only from habit ?
( 2 . ) We also profess a religious belief ; will you accede to it , even though ifc prove to be contrary to your conviction ? ( 3 . ) A poor widow needs assistance . Will you afford it her ; and if so , will yon do so this evening , or to-mono » ?
The Theatres, &C.
THE THEATRES , & c .
Boyal Aquarium . —To slightly modify a well known phrase , if Mr . Ritchie ' H offer to sell the Eoyal Aquarium site to tbe London County Council wore accepted , it would to a certain extent eclipse the gaiety of Londoners . The Bank Holiday programme is BO long
that we have not the space to refer to ifc in detail , but for the modest Bum of a shilling a good day ' s amusement of a most interesting nnd diversified character can be obtained . Only recently we gave a detailed notice of tbe waxwork exhibition at this place of entertainment .
The return of the Mohawk Minstrels fco the lloyal Agricultural Hall will take place on Bank-Holiday , Monday , 7 tb August , when two performances—afternoon at 3 , evening at 8—will be given . A most attractive programme has been arranged .
Gems From The Keystone.
GEMS FROM THE KEYSTONE .
TDUNCTUALITY on tbe part of the Officers , and promptitude in •*¦ the dispitch of business , will make a Lodge more popular than anything else that can bo devised to pass over idle hours . Fraternal visits between Lodges aro productive of great good . When a Master with a delegation from his Lodge is announced , the eflfeot on those present is almost electrical and is certainly beneficial to all concerned .
The Lodge is tbo groundwork of Freemasonry and tie brother that oannofc work his way ii _ . to a Lodge is a poor Mason , no matter how many degrees ho may have taken , or how many titles he may have to his name . The promise to abide by tbe usages , customs and landmarks of Freemasonry , and to obey the rules , regulations and edicts of the
Grand Lodge , is one thing , to know them is another . There is no excuse for their violation on tbe plea of ignorance , for the knowledge of them is within the roaoh of all if they would properly and diligently seek to obtain it . The most impressive ceremony , and the moat glowing euloev over
tne remains of a deceased brother cannot be appreciatsd by the fiepirted ; it is the heart service rendered , the necessities relieved , and We tribute paid to worth , before the eyes grow dim , the ear dull , aa heart ceases to beat , that is beneficial and oaosea a brother 8 waliae tha benefits of brotherly love .
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NOW . READY , Handsomely Bound in Cloth , 900 Pages , Price 20 s . ALSO IN MORE EXPENSIVE BINDINGS .
Ad01304
HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY AND CONCORDANT ORDERS . ILLUSTRATED . WRITTEN BY A BOARD OF EDITORS HENRY LEONARD STILLSON , Editor-in-Chief . WILLIAM JAMES HUGHAN , Consulting Editor .
Ad01305
THIS work contains a comprehensive account of Ancient Masonry ; tbe Ancient Masonio MSS ., or " Old Charges "; the Crusades , and thoir Relation to the Fraternity ; Cosmopolitan Freemasonry , including all its Rites , throughout the World ; the American and British Templar Systems ; the A . and A . S . Rite , and Royal Order ot Scotland ; other Rites and Orders connected with tho Institution j and Tables of Vital Statistics , never before comp iled , —the whole comprising the most Authentic History of the Fraternity of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons ever originated and printed m \ VRITTEN BY A BOARD OF EDITORS AND SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS , twenty-two in number , chosen from among the most eminent and learned specialists of the day ; and a Corps of over seventy ADDITIOHAI , CONTRIBUTORS , also comprising some of the most distinguished and best known Officers and members of the Craft in tho United States , Canada , and England . In the Capitular , Cryptic , and Templar Departments especially , this volume will furnish the foundation for all future efforts ; showing how , when , and where these Degrees and Rites began , as well as their rise and progress throughout the Masonio world . It contains 900 super-royal octavo pages , elegantly printed on superfine book paper , and illustrated with 60 choice engravings . Can be had of W . 1 \ MOEGAN " , Office of tho Freemason's Chronicle , Belvidere "Works , Hermes Hill , N .
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THE FREEMASON'SCHRONICLE, A Weekly Record of Masonic Intelligence , Reports of United Grand Lodge are published with tho Special Sanction of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales the M . W . the Grand Master of England . mHE FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE will be forwarded . direct 1 from the Office , Fleet : Works , Bulwer Road , New Barnet , on receipt of remittance for the amount . Intending Subscribers shonld forward their full Addresses , to prevent mistakes . Postal Orders to be made payable to W . W . MORGAN , at the New Barnet Office . Cheques crossed " London and South Western Bank . " The Terms of Subscription ( payable in advance ) to the FREE , MASON ' S CHRONICLE are—Twelve Months , post free ... ... £ 0 13 6 Six Months ditto 0 7 0 Three Months ditto 0 3 6 SCALE OF CHARGES FOR ADVERTISEMENTS . Per Pago £ 8 8 0 Back Page 10 10 0 Births , Marriages , and Deaths , ls per line . General Advertisements , Trade Announcements , & c , single column , 5 s per inob . Doable column Advertisements la per line . Special terms for a series of insertions on application . Advertisers will find the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE an exceptionally good medium for Advertisements of every class . Agents , from whom copies can always be had : — . Mr . W . F . MOBOAN , Belvidere Works , Risinghill St ., Pentonville . Messrs . H . DARBYSHIRE and Co ., 9 Red Lion Conrt , E . C . Mr . LAMBERT , Barnsbury Road , Islington , N . Mr . RITCHIE , 7 Red Lion Conrt , E . C . Mr . EDWARD ROBERTS , 19 Walmer Plaoe , Manchester , S . E . Mr . ROBINSON , Shoe Lane , E . C . Messrs . W . H . SMITH and SON , 183 Strand . Messrs . SPENCER and Co ., 15 Groat Queen Street , W . C . Mr . J . HOOD-WILLIAMS , 43 Osborne Road , Soutbsea .
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Free by Post , Price One Shilling . THE REVISED BOOK OF CONSTITUTIONS , CRITICALLY CONSIDERED , ARD COMPARED WITH THE OLD EDITION . A SERIES Of ARTICLES , REPRINTED PROM THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . LONDON : W . F , MORGAN , BELVIDERE WORKS , PENTONVILLE , N .