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" Stop My Paper !"
experiment of starting and conducting such an enterprise on theii own account . They would learn that an editor is too wise to perpetuate the folly of the old fable about " the man and his ass , " or to dream of his ever succeding in p leasing everybody . The impertinence implied by notice to " Stop my Paper " is only
equalled by its arrogant grievance and stupidity . Does the irate one think that because he withdraws his poor littlo subscription from a newspaper that the Press is entirely to collapse and that its occupation , like Othello ' s , will bo " gone ? " Yon may as well expect to see the ocean dry up because some old woman dip 3 a
bucket of water out of it . The loss , if any , to the cessation of an individual ' s support to a newspaper is his own eutirely . I say , " if any , " because the man who thus peevishly and impetuously casts aside what to others is a means of edification and entertaiumont can scaroely be expected to profit much by the sources of enjoyment
which others find in literature . There is no hard aud fast lino tobe laid down for the guidance of newspaper correspondence , which must of necessity be entirely in the hand 3 and under Vho control of the editor , who if ho be competent and judicious will not allow his columns to be made the vehicle or medium of mere personal quarrels
or " vulgar abuse . " I am pleased , as a brother journalist , to acknowledge the froedom you have ever granted to Masonic correspondents in tho ventilation of snbjects of interest to tho Craft , and at the same time the wholesome check you have placed upon personalities which have been attempted by amateur writers in your columns . It
is only to bo expected that novices in journalistic work will at times " rush in where angels fear to tread ; " and then it is that discreet and kindly excision is needed at the hands of the experienced jonrnalist . Having been a regular reader of tho F REEMASON ' CHRONICLE since its establishment , I can bear testimony to tho
careful study which must have bceu exercised in the publication of such notes and comments as you have deemed necessary for , and conducive to , the interests of Freemasoury ; and I am no judge if your waste . paper basket—if it could speak—could not wondrous tales unfold of spiteful littlo eliminations , and friondly "toning
downs" of correspondence ere the effusions appeared in their com . pleted suit of black and white . I am very glad to notice your determination to maintain for your readers " freedom of discussion ;"
and , as one who may sometimes feel inclined to " trespass on your valuable space , " either for inquiry or interchange of opinion , I am personally obliged to you for your able and moat sensible loader of last week .
I remain , Dear Sir and Brother , Yours fraternally , A COUNTRY EDITOR .
The Late Brother Norris.
THE LATE BROTHER NORRIS .
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' CnisoN'tCLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —Do ? s ifc not appear to you rather strange that , considering the high esteem in which Brother James Norris , late Warden of tho Roval Masonic Benevolent Institution ,
was held , thero should have been no representative- of his own Lodgo present at the funeral of our lamented brother ? The quest on is prompted by seeing no mention , in yonr report of tho obsequies , of tho attendance of any member of Lodge No . 17-L Yours fraternally , ENQUIRER .
[ Our correspondent will observe tluifc the omission lias been rectified in another column . —ED . F . C . ]
Chapters Of Improvement.
CHAPTERS OF IMPROVEMENT .
ril . lll ' j Camden Chapter of Improvement has removed from its old * abode , the Junction Tavern , Uolloway Bond , to tho Mooi-gnte , Moorgate Street , and the first meeting since tho change was hold nt tho latter t'ysting . place , on Tuesday evcmVg latt . Comp . Edmonds
acted efficiently as M . E . Z ., Comps . Gregory if ., Carter J ., Slymnn S . E . , Storr P . S ., and Sheffield S . N . This being tho opening rnectin , ' of tho year , there was a largo attendance of Companions ; the ceremony was conducted in an able manner , end all present realised a most instructive and profitable evening .
A convocation of the North London Chapter of Improvement was held on Thur day evening , nfc the Alwync Castle Tavern , St . T ' aui ' .-i Koad , Canonbnry , when Com ]) . Dehauc actid a- ; M . E Z , Cjir . ps Itadcliflo II ., Knight J ., Sheffield S . E ., Money S . N ., Edmonds P . S . This being tho first meeting fr r the Kew Year , there wa . i a got . diy
muster of Royal Arch Masons , isotv . ithstTf . dii . g tho inclement weather . The members of thu ( 1 mri-hing Ciuipt . "r intend holding an animal banquet , the nrnnicrjmonts for which will be discussed st
tho next Gouvocalion , on Thuivdsiy , Un 15 th instant . The hope is expressed that all Cutupanioi-. s desirous cf part . ieipn , tl » g in that , gathering will make a point of attending on the occasion of the next Convocation .
The Metropolitan Chapter of Jmprovcmnrt meets on Tuesday evenings , at ( j . 30 p . m ., at iho White Ifavt , Cannon Street , bn . t as this hour is somewhat inconvenient for many of tho brethren , it may be interesting to thein lo know that the Camden Chapter , not meet
instill 8 o ' clock , will afford an excellent opportunity to th-jfo who are unable to attend earlier , to bo present at , the Moot-gate Tavtin , whilst those who are oncrgotb students may find if , d . ^ -irab ' e , as well as convenient , to avail themrolves of both mems of insmvrion and edification .
Ad00702
THE AMERICAN S U < i y Si ft IS 1 , £ Sfl w 1 b $ iMililth , T . l- \ WALTERS' PATENT . Iron , from 10 / 8 each . Brass , from 30 / - each . K \ L i KPJ / 3 ffl ^ PTtl tmFk \ WV // I ^^^^ y ^ aaay VW *«^ K | s & lfr »*&' ° S ! ffW . M 5 | j /\\ ¦ " I Uf / ft \\ It H fl £ ' ¦ i % $ vi ' jPIIESE Stands are unsurpassed in simplicity , strength , portability , I cheapness , and elegance of finish . They are suitable for Military Bands Orchestras , Reading and tVows Rooms , Libraries , Studies , and Drawing Rooms When opened to thoir full capacity they stand 5 feet high , and can bo folded and oncfoacd in a case 21 inches long by 2 inches diameter . The weight is about 3 lbs . 12 oz ., and they will support a weight of 50 lbs . To be obtained of all Music Dealers , awl of the Manufacturers and Proprietors of the Patent , HARROW & CO . MUSIC SMITHS , BRASS WORKERS , Ac . 13 and 14 Portland Street , Soho , London , W . DESCRIPTIVE CIRCULARS FREE .
Ad00703
BRO . G . S . GRAHAM , The Popular Tenor and Buffo Vocalist , from St . James ' s Hall , Crystal Palace , & e . IMnci . il Grand Organist Middlesex ) IS OVI'A TO ACCEPT ENGAGEMENTS FOR . Cauterfs , ( Biilcrhiiirmcnfs , $ fJTnsaiuc JJnnrjuefs . Rro . G . S . ( "Iraham ' s 1 ' arl . y of Eminent Artists can bo engaged for Mason Ii ; i . ir |!! cts , Cnnserrations and Installations , Set : For Opinions ef tlio ? rc « and terms , address—G . S . GRAHAM , St . John ' s Villa , ! H Fcrnlea . Roa . l Ualhani , Surrey .
Ad00704
Free by Post , "Price One Shilling . THE REVISED BOOK OF CONSTITUTIONS ; CRITICALLY CONSIDERED , COMPARED WITH THE OLD EDITION . A SKIUKS Oil' ARTICLES , RKI'IUXTEi ) FROM TIIK EKKUMVSON ' S CflttONICLE . LONDON : W . W . MORP . AX , BEI . VIDERK WORKS , PENTONVILLE ; SLMPKIX , XJAUSIIAI , ! , & Co ., 4 STATIONERS' HALL COURT ; AND OP ALL BOOKSELLERS . "All Freomn ^ or- s infoi-esf-od in the Revision of the above should rend this v / orlc . "
Ad00705
HOLLY BUS !! TAVESS , flAMPSTEAD , ( Close to the P . ive Station ) . A CCOAIMOTUTION for 7 > . l A TRONIC LODGE MEETINGS and t \ TIANQITKTS ; l : \ M . S a'il ASSSAIRMTOS : |> A R . O 0 HlA I " , DIXXKHS TUFT / R , cmcKF . T , and KOOTHAU , GATJIKUI . S'GS , & c . Rail and Bus within easy distance . The mcmh'vs of Hie St . John ' s Lodgo iNo . 107 , hare hold their meetings at ' this establishment For many years . Trull pivrlicnlars and Tariff on application to C . Jf . FROTJD , Proprietor .
Ad00706
E RO . J . A . COLLTNPTS , Organist . 1093 , wonld be pleaded to nnr 1 Pr - —* take the Musical ArraiiLTfnients at f ' onxeerati ns , Installation M ^ etinrs , & e ., & c . Term-, with 'IVstituouial and n rues uf Artistes , t ' uv . ii .--hud on ap . nlic ; : t ! ' < n . A'lilivssJ . A . fur . i . cros , 1 i I Church Roa . l , Islin ^ tan , X . Gi-clirstviil Bands i ' or ISasonic Ball ? , Soirees , & c .
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" Stop My Paper !"
experiment of starting and conducting such an enterprise on theii own account . They would learn that an editor is too wise to perpetuate the folly of the old fable about " the man and his ass , " or to dream of his ever succeding in p leasing everybody . The impertinence implied by notice to " Stop my Paper " is only
equalled by its arrogant grievance and stupidity . Does the irate one think that because he withdraws his poor littlo subscription from a newspaper that the Press is entirely to collapse and that its occupation , like Othello ' s , will bo " gone ? " Yon may as well expect to see the ocean dry up because some old woman dip 3 a
bucket of water out of it . The loss , if any , to the cessation of an individual ' s support to a newspaper is his own eutirely . I say , " if any , " because the man who thus peevishly and impetuously casts aside what to others is a means of edification and entertaiumont can scaroely be expected to profit much by the sources of enjoyment
which others find in literature . There is no hard aud fast lino tobe laid down for the guidance of newspaper correspondence , which must of necessity be entirely in the hand 3 and under Vho control of the editor , who if ho be competent and judicious will not allow his columns to be made the vehicle or medium of mere personal quarrels
or " vulgar abuse . " I am pleased , as a brother journalist , to acknowledge the froedom you have ever granted to Masonic correspondents in tho ventilation of snbjects of interest to tho Craft , and at the same time the wholesome check you have placed upon personalities which have been attempted by amateur writers in your columns . It
is only to bo expected that novices in journalistic work will at times " rush in where angels fear to tread ; " and then it is that discreet and kindly excision is needed at the hands of the experienced jonrnalist . Having been a regular reader of tho F REEMASON ' CHRONICLE since its establishment , I can bear testimony to tho
careful study which must have bceu exercised in the publication of such notes and comments as you have deemed necessary for , and conducive to , the interests of Freemasoury ; and I am no judge if your waste . paper basket—if it could speak—could not wondrous tales unfold of spiteful littlo eliminations , and friondly "toning
downs" of correspondence ere the effusions appeared in their com . pleted suit of black and white . I am very glad to notice your determination to maintain for your readers " freedom of discussion ;"
and , as one who may sometimes feel inclined to " trespass on your valuable space , " either for inquiry or interchange of opinion , I am personally obliged to you for your able and moat sensible loader of last week .
I remain , Dear Sir and Brother , Yours fraternally , A COUNTRY EDITOR .
The Late Brother Norris.
THE LATE BROTHER NORRIS .
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' CnisoN'tCLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —Do ? s ifc not appear to you rather strange that , considering the high esteem in which Brother James Norris , late Warden of tho Roval Masonic Benevolent Institution ,
was held , thero should have been no representative- of his own Lodgo present at the funeral of our lamented brother ? The quest on is prompted by seeing no mention , in yonr report of tho obsequies , of tho attendance of any member of Lodge No . 17-L Yours fraternally , ENQUIRER .
[ Our correspondent will observe tluifc the omission lias been rectified in another column . —ED . F . C . ]
Chapters Of Improvement.
CHAPTERS OF IMPROVEMENT .
ril . lll ' j Camden Chapter of Improvement has removed from its old * abode , the Junction Tavern , Uolloway Bond , to tho Mooi-gnte , Moorgate Street , and the first meeting since tho change was hold nt tho latter t'ysting . place , on Tuesday evcmVg latt . Comp . Edmonds
acted efficiently as M . E . Z ., Comps . Gregory if ., Carter J ., Slymnn S . E . , Storr P . S ., and Sheffield S . N . This being tho opening rnectin , ' of tho year , there was a largo attendance of Companions ; the ceremony was conducted in an able manner , end all present realised a most instructive and profitable evening .
A convocation of the North London Chapter of Improvement was held on Thur day evening , nfc the Alwync Castle Tavern , St . T ' aui ' .-i Koad , Canonbnry , when Com ]) . Dehauc actid a- ; M . E Z , Cjir . ps Itadcliflo II ., Knight J ., Sheffield S . E ., Money S . N ., Edmonds P . S . This being tho first meeting fr r the Kew Year , there wa . i a got . diy
muster of Royal Arch Masons , isotv . ithstTf . dii . g tho inclement weather . The members of thu ( 1 mri-hing Ciuipt . "r intend holding an animal banquet , the nrnnicrjmonts for which will be discussed st
tho next Gouvocalion , on Thuivdsiy , Un 15 th instant . The hope is expressed that all Cutupanioi-. s desirous cf part . ieipn , tl » g in that , gathering will make a point of attending on the occasion of the next Convocation .
The Metropolitan Chapter of Jmprovcmnrt meets on Tuesday evenings , at ( j . 30 p . m ., at iho White Ifavt , Cannon Street , bn . t as this hour is somewhat inconvenient for many of tho brethren , it may be interesting to thein lo know that the Camden Chapter , not meet
instill 8 o ' clock , will afford an excellent opportunity to th-jfo who are unable to attend earlier , to bo present at , the Moot-gate Tavtin , whilst those who are oncrgotb students may find if , d . ^ -irab ' e , as well as convenient , to avail themrolves of both mems of insmvrion and edification .
Ad00702
THE AMERICAN S U < i y Si ft IS 1 , £ Sfl w 1 b $ iMililth , T . l- \ WALTERS' PATENT . Iron , from 10 / 8 each . Brass , from 30 / - each . K \ L i KPJ / 3 ffl ^ PTtl tmFk \ WV // I ^^^^ y ^ aaay VW *«^ K | s & lfr »*&' ° S ! ffW . M 5 | j /\\ ¦ " I Uf / ft \\ It H fl £ ' ¦ i % $ vi ' jPIIESE Stands are unsurpassed in simplicity , strength , portability , I cheapness , and elegance of finish . They are suitable for Military Bands Orchestras , Reading and tVows Rooms , Libraries , Studies , and Drawing Rooms When opened to thoir full capacity they stand 5 feet high , and can bo folded and oncfoacd in a case 21 inches long by 2 inches diameter . The weight is about 3 lbs . 12 oz ., and they will support a weight of 50 lbs . To be obtained of all Music Dealers , awl of the Manufacturers and Proprietors of the Patent , HARROW & CO . MUSIC SMITHS , BRASS WORKERS , Ac . 13 and 14 Portland Street , Soho , London , W . DESCRIPTIVE CIRCULARS FREE .
Ad00703
BRO . G . S . GRAHAM , The Popular Tenor and Buffo Vocalist , from St . James ' s Hall , Crystal Palace , & e . IMnci . il Grand Organist Middlesex ) IS OVI'A TO ACCEPT ENGAGEMENTS FOR . Cauterfs , ( Biilcrhiiirmcnfs , $ fJTnsaiuc JJnnrjuefs . Rro . G . S . ( "Iraham ' s 1 ' arl . y of Eminent Artists can bo engaged for Mason Ii ; i . ir |!! cts , Cnnserrations and Installations , Set : For Opinions ef tlio ? rc « and terms , address—G . S . GRAHAM , St . John ' s Villa , ! H Fcrnlea . Roa . l Ualhani , Surrey .
Ad00704
Free by Post , "Price One Shilling . THE REVISED BOOK OF CONSTITUTIONS ; CRITICALLY CONSIDERED , COMPARED WITH THE OLD EDITION . A SKIUKS Oil' ARTICLES , RKI'IUXTEi ) FROM TIIK EKKUMVSON ' S CflttONICLE . LONDON : W . W . MORP . AX , BEI . VIDERK WORKS , PENTONVILLE ; SLMPKIX , XJAUSIIAI , ! , & Co ., 4 STATIONERS' HALL COURT ; AND OP ALL BOOKSELLERS . "All Freomn ^ or- s infoi-esf-od in the Revision of the above should rend this v / orlc . "
Ad00705
HOLLY BUS !! TAVESS , flAMPSTEAD , ( Close to the P . ive Station ) . A CCOAIMOTUTION for 7 > . l A TRONIC LODGE MEETINGS and t \ TIANQITKTS ; l : \ M . S a'il ASSSAIRMTOS : |> A R . O 0 HlA I " , DIXXKHS TUFT / R , cmcKF . T , and KOOTHAU , GATJIKUI . S'GS , & c . Rail and Bus within easy distance . The mcmh'vs of Hie St . John ' s Lodgo iNo . 107 , hare hold their meetings at ' this establishment For many years . Trull pivrlicnlars and Tariff on application to C . Jf . FROTJD , Proprietor .
Ad00706
E RO . J . A . COLLTNPTS , Organist . 1093 , wonld be pleaded to nnr 1 Pr - —* take the Musical ArraiiLTfnients at f ' onxeerati ns , Installation M ^ etinrs , & e ., & c . Term-, with 'IVstituouial and n rues uf Artistes , t ' uv . ii .--hud on ap . nlic ; : t ! ' < n . A'lilivssJ . A . fur . i . cros , 1 i I Church Roa . l , Islin ^ tan , X . Gi-clirstviil Bands i ' or ISasonic Ball ? , Soirees , & c .