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Reviews.
REVIEWS .
All Books intended for Review should be addressed to the Editor of The Freemason ' s Chronicle , 23 Great Queen Street , "W . C . PRANCE AND TUNIS .
France and Tunis . London : F . Chiflbriel & Co ., 31 to 37 Cnrsitor . street , and 38 Chancery-lane . 1881 . Price Sixpence . The Tunisian Question and Bizerta . By Montague J . Guest , Esq ., M . P . Illustrated with Maps and Lithographic Views by Vice-Admiral T . Spratfc . London : F . Chifferiel & Co . Price One Shilling .
THE new relations between France and Tunis form part of a some * what complicated political question , and it is very properly a law absolute among Freemasons , who are men of every shade of politics , aa they are men of every kind of religion and of all nationalities , that political questions as such must nofc be discussed in onr Lodges . It follows reasonably that , in the consideration of all such questions
ifc ia the duty of a Masonio journal to observe the strictest neutrality . Still there is nothing , in this view of our duty , to prevent us saying that a book or pamphlet , albeit it may treat of matters political , contains , nevertheless , a considerable amount of snch information as is calculated to throw light on the snbject dealt with . This is undonbtedly the case with the pamphlet " France and Tanis , " and the
still more elaborate narrative by Brother Montague Gnest , M . P . Both of them throw light on what is known as the Franco-Tunisian Question , while Bro . Guest's narrative enjoys the farther advantage of being capitally illustrated by maps and lithographic views . To all who take an interest iu the matter we can unhesitatingly commend the works under notice .
The following excerpt from the first . quoted pamphlet is well worth reading , and as ifc is merely descriptive there is no harm in quoting it 5 no departure from the well-known Masonic rule as to abstinence from politics , to which we havo already referred , being involved : —• It is now more than a thousand years that Tunis has been subject to Moslem rule . Although Charles V . succeeded in establishing
a Spanish protectorate in 1535 , the European influence thus imposed was of a very brief duration . When the faraons Kheiradine Pasha retook Tunis , he formally asserted the Sultan of Turkey ' s direct authority over the Tunisian Regency . The Beys were , from that time ( and wo have no concern whatever with any more remote period of Tunisian history ) elected by the Imperial Divan and the Turkish
Militia . The name of the Bey thus elected was at once submitted to the Sultan , who generally sent a commissioner with an Imperial rescript to perform the ceremony of investiture , and on this being completed the Bey obtained the title of Vezir ( now changed to Muohir ) as well as the rank and dignity of a Pasha . About 160 years ago , Hussein Aly , a native of Crete , and Agha of
the Turkish Militia , was elected Bey , and from that time to the present day , his descendants have been successively elected by the ulemas ( members of the religious corporations ) and the people , and proclaimed in the Great Mosque . The above mentioned procedure , as to confirmation and investiture by the Sultan , has been always scrupulously adhered to , and the present Bey , Muhamed Sadik , was
so elected and invested in pursuance of ancient usage and custom . An Arab insurrection in 1869 rendered ifc advisable to place the relations existing between the Bey of Tunia find his suzerain , the Sublime Ottoman Porte , on the clearest possible basis , and it had no sooner terminated then the Bey sent General Kheiradine to Constantinople
for that purpose , as well as to return thanks for the assistance given by the Turkish troops in quelling the revolt The Tunisian emissary obtained a Vizirial letter confirming the political status of the Regency , and declaring that His Majesty the Sultan accorded the right of hereditary succession to the Husseinite family on certain clearly specified conditions .
British Decorations . From the year 1348 to the present time , together with those given by allies . By Fred . Brine , Col . R . E . Sixth Edition . Showing the Afghan and South African War Ribbons . London : Edward Stanford , 55 Charing Cross , S . W ., and Arthur Ackermann , 191 Regent-street , W .
The compilation of this chart of British Decorations reflects the greatest credit on Bro . Col . Brine , who , albeit the publication will appear so simple a matter , must have devoted much time and trouble in the collection of the materials . The ribbons of the different orders and medala are exact facsimiles of those worn by the fortunate recipients . The dates when founded , aud the special services for which they were awarded , are likewise given , so that within the
compass of a single sheet of paper , or card of moderate size , may be seen , at a glance , the orders and decorations which have been instituted or awarded from the days of the third Edward down to lasfc year , when the Zulu and Afghan campaigns were brought to a satisfactory termination . The price , too , is another feature to be commended , a copy on paper being only two shillings , or on card half-a-crown .
Exhibition of Designs and Pictures for Christmas and New Tear Cards . It goes without saying that everything that tends to elevate the public taste in matters artistic is worth encouraging , and there can be no doubt that if this Exhibition of Designs and Pictures suitable for
Christmas and New Year Cards is carried out in the manner contemp lated by its promoters , Messrs . Hildesheimer and Faulkner , of 41 Jewin-street , E . G ., it mnst have the effect of raising the tone and character of what is at present rather a branch of trade than what jfc undoubtedly shonld be—a branch of art . These gentlemen , in
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order to make this exhibition a success , have arranged to give prizea to tho extent of three thousand five hundred pounds , to be awarded according to a graduated scale , to the best hundred sets of original Dosigns and Pictures for Christmas and New Year Cards . The following , which will be awarded by the judges , Messrs . W . P . Frith , R . A ., J . E . Millais , R . A ., and Marcus Stone , A . R . A ., are tho more
important , namely : —One prize of two hundred pounds , one of one hundred and fifty pounds , two of one hundred pounds each , six of seventy . five pounds each , and twenty of fifty pounds each . These together make up £ 2000 , and in addition will bo given away twent y prizes of twenty-five pounds ouch , and fifty of twenty pounds each . It is confidently expected , however , that the number and character
of designs sent in will be such as to enable them to give a number of commissions and make purchases to the extent of at least £ 1500 , in whioh case , of course , the amount of Messrs . Hildesheimer and Faulkner's venture will be £ 5000 . The Exhibition will take place at the Gallery of the Society of British Artists , Suffolk-sfcreet , Pall Mall East , and will be open to the public from the 8 th to the 27 th
August , both days inclusive . All designs and pictures must be sent in on Tuesday , 26 th July , between the hours of 10 a . m . and 6 p . m . For full particulara aa to the oonditiona of competition , application should be made forthwith to Messrs . Hildesheimer and Faulkner . We may mention , however , thafc a set of designs may consist of " two , three , four , or six compositions , all of whioh must be of one
size , and in keeping with each other in style and mode of treatment . " The designs themselves may consist of Figures , Humorous Sabjects , Landscapes , Animals , Birds , Flowers , Ornaments , Forms , or a combination of the foregoing , and these need not necessarily be appropriate to tho Christmas season only . On the contrary , subjects suitable for Easter , Birthday , nnd Valentine cards will be received ,
and be eligible for prizes . Christmas or New Year sentiments may or may not appear on fche designs , and no limit is assigned to the number of sets of designs whioh a single artist may contribute . The designs must be original and never before published , and may be painted in oils or water-colours , on paper , canvas , or cardboard . They may be of any shape , but within the limits of ten inches by
seven , and five inches by three and a half . "First class pen and ink drawings and designs , in sepia and black aud white , will be admitted to tho competition . " The hundred sets of designs to which prizes are awarded shall be delivered over to Messrs . Hildesheimer ancl Faulkner , with an assignment of copyright from each artist , and shall then become and remain fcho property of those gentlemen absolutely .
Thoy further reserve to themselves the right of purchasing any sots to which prizes are nofc awarded , afc the prices named in the sealed envelopes accompanying , such prices in all cases to include copy , right . All designs must bo delivered at the Gallery aforesaid free of expense , and removed afc the artist's charges within six days after
the close of tho Exhibition . Mr . Edward Freeman , of the Society of British Artists , has kindly undertaken the duties of management , so that with his experience and the liberal and enterprising spirit of the promoters , there is good reason Jto hope this novel exhibition will prove to be a great success .
Stimmer Tour in Scotland . Glasgow to the Highlands . " The Royal Route , " via Crinan and Caledonian Canals . With Lists of Sailings and Fares . By Daniel MacBrayne ' s Royal Mail Steamers " Columba , " " Iona , " & o . Official Guide . WE have had the pleasure of noticing this Official Guide of Mr , MacBrayne ' s Service of Steamers in former years . We need do little
more , therefore , than repeat tho favourable opinion we have expressed , that intending tourists to the Highlands of Scotland who select this route will find that everything possible has been done by the enterprising owner of the Columba , Ioua , and its sister vessels , in order to meet their convenience in respect of time , charges , and accommodation . The service is organised on the most liberal scale .
the fares being moderate , and the facilities for visiting the various places of interest between Glasgow and the Western Highlands such as are afforded by few , if any , other Companies of a like character . The Guide Book itself has been compiled with the utmost pains . Though necessarily concise , the amount of information it contains is
even more complete than could have been expected . There are several capital illustrations of places of exceptional interest , while tables have , to all appearance , been compiled with exemplary diligence and accuracy . Those who desire to have fuller information will obtain it on application to Mr . MaoBrayne himself , at his Offices 119 Hope-street , Glasgow .
The Boys World . —We have received the June part of thia excellent periodical , which is one of the most readable publications of its kind with which we are acquainted . Among the most stirring of the serial stories is that of" Allan Fairfax , or theDays of Richard Cceur de Lion . " There is , too , great variety of adventure in "Tbe Three Orphans , " and there is a great deal of wholesome fnn in "Tom Takeitall ' s
Schooldays , " by Ralph Rolhngton . In addition will be found many good short stories , and several interesting papers of a serious or a uaefal nature . We like the character of this publication , and strongly recommend ifc to the patronage of our young readers . As the price is only fourpence for eighty pages of good , solid , and healthy matter , we trust Tlie Boy ' s World has a long and prosperous future before it .
The Bulletin du Grand Orient de France contains the second list of sums E : ibscribed in aid of the sufferers by fche inundations in Belgium . The t ( : il is a fraction over 3 , 421 francs , which , added to that of the first li > t of over 2 , 442 francs , makes the very satisfactory aggregate of 5 , 8 ( 1 . " francs , or rather more than £ 234 . The particular amounts snbscrd fld range from 200 francs to 5 francs . This is a worthy testimony to the benevolence of the Lodges holding under the Grand Orient of France ,
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Reviews.
REVIEWS .
All Books intended for Review should be addressed to the Editor of The Freemason ' s Chronicle , 23 Great Queen Street , "W . C . PRANCE AND TUNIS .
France and Tunis . London : F . Chiflbriel & Co ., 31 to 37 Cnrsitor . street , and 38 Chancery-lane . 1881 . Price Sixpence . The Tunisian Question and Bizerta . By Montague J . Guest , Esq ., M . P . Illustrated with Maps and Lithographic Views by Vice-Admiral T . Spratfc . London : F . Chifferiel & Co . Price One Shilling .
THE new relations between France and Tunis form part of a some * what complicated political question , and it is very properly a law absolute among Freemasons , who are men of every shade of politics , aa they are men of every kind of religion and of all nationalities , that political questions as such must nofc be discussed in onr Lodges . It follows reasonably that , in the consideration of all such questions
ifc ia the duty of a Masonio journal to observe the strictest neutrality . Still there is nothing , in this view of our duty , to prevent us saying that a book or pamphlet , albeit it may treat of matters political , contains , nevertheless , a considerable amount of snch information as is calculated to throw light on the snbject dealt with . This is undonbtedly the case with the pamphlet " France and Tanis , " and the
still more elaborate narrative by Brother Montague Gnest , M . P . Both of them throw light on what is known as the Franco-Tunisian Question , while Bro . Guest's narrative enjoys the farther advantage of being capitally illustrated by maps and lithographic views . To all who take an interest iu the matter we can unhesitatingly commend the works under notice .
The following excerpt from the first . quoted pamphlet is well worth reading , and as ifc is merely descriptive there is no harm in quoting it 5 no departure from the well-known Masonic rule as to abstinence from politics , to which we havo already referred , being involved : —• It is now more than a thousand years that Tunis has been subject to Moslem rule . Although Charles V . succeeded in establishing
a Spanish protectorate in 1535 , the European influence thus imposed was of a very brief duration . When the faraons Kheiradine Pasha retook Tunis , he formally asserted the Sultan of Turkey ' s direct authority over the Tunisian Regency . The Beys were , from that time ( and wo have no concern whatever with any more remote period of Tunisian history ) elected by the Imperial Divan and the Turkish
Militia . The name of the Bey thus elected was at once submitted to the Sultan , who generally sent a commissioner with an Imperial rescript to perform the ceremony of investiture , and on this being completed the Bey obtained the title of Vezir ( now changed to Muohir ) as well as the rank and dignity of a Pasha . About 160 years ago , Hussein Aly , a native of Crete , and Agha of
the Turkish Militia , was elected Bey , and from that time to the present day , his descendants have been successively elected by the ulemas ( members of the religious corporations ) and the people , and proclaimed in the Great Mosque . The above mentioned procedure , as to confirmation and investiture by the Sultan , has been always scrupulously adhered to , and the present Bey , Muhamed Sadik , was
so elected and invested in pursuance of ancient usage and custom . An Arab insurrection in 1869 rendered ifc advisable to place the relations existing between the Bey of Tunia find his suzerain , the Sublime Ottoman Porte , on the clearest possible basis , and it had no sooner terminated then the Bey sent General Kheiradine to Constantinople
for that purpose , as well as to return thanks for the assistance given by the Turkish troops in quelling the revolt The Tunisian emissary obtained a Vizirial letter confirming the political status of the Regency , and declaring that His Majesty the Sultan accorded the right of hereditary succession to the Husseinite family on certain clearly specified conditions .
British Decorations . From the year 1348 to the present time , together with those given by allies . By Fred . Brine , Col . R . E . Sixth Edition . Showing the Afghan and South African War Ribbons . London : Edward Stanford , 55 Charing Cross , S . W ., and Arthur Ackermann , 191 Regent-street , W .
The compilation of this chart of British Decorations reflects the greatest credit on Bro . Col . Brine , who , albeit the publication will appear so simple a matter , must have devoted much time and trouble in the collection of the materials . The ribbons of the different orders and medala are exact facsimiles of those worn by the fortunate recipients . The dates when founded , aud the special services for which they were awarded , are likewise given , so that within the
compass of a single sheet of paper , or card of moderate size , may be seen , at a glance , the orders and decorations which have been instituted or awarded from the days of the third Edward down to lasfc year , when the Zulu and Afghan campaigns were brought to a satisfactory termination . The price , too , is another feature to be commended , a copy on paper being only two shillings , or on card half-a-crown .
Exhibition of Designs and Pictures for Christmas and New Tear Cards . It goes without saying that everything that tends to elevate the public taste in matters artistic is worth encouraging , and there can be no doubt that if this Exhibition of Designs and Pictures suitable for
Christmas and New Year Cards is carried out in the manner contemp lated by its promoters , Messrs . Hildesheimer and Faulkner , of 41 Jewin-street , E . G ., it mnst have the effect of raising the tone and character of what is at present rather a branch of trade than what jfc undoubtedly shonld be—a branch of art . These gentlemen , in
Reviews.
order to make this exhibition a success , have arranged to give prizea to tho extent of three thousand five hundred pounds , to be awarded according to a graduated scale , to the best hundred sets of original Dosigns and Pictures for Christmas and New Year Cards . The following , which will be awarded by the judges , Messrs . W . P . Frith , R . A ., J . E . Millais , R . A ., and Marcus Stone , A . R . A ., are tho more
important , namely : —One prize of two hundred pounds , one of one hundred and fifty pounds , two of one hundred pounds each , six of seventy . five pounds each , and twenty of fifty pounds each . These together make up £ 2000 , and in addition will bo given away twent y prizes of twenty-five pounds ouch , and fifty of twenty pounds each . It is confidently expected , however , that the number and character
of designs sent in will be such as to enable them to give a number of commissions and make purchases to the extent of at least £ 1500 , in whioh case , of course , the amount of Messrs . Hildesheimer and Faulkner's venture will be £ 5000 . The Exhibition will take place at the Gallery of the Society of British Artists , Suffolk-sfcreet , Pall Mall East , and will be open to the public from the 8 th to the 27 th
August , both days inclusive . All designs and pictures must be sent in on Tuesday , 26 th July , between the hours of 10 a . m . and 6 p . m . For full particulara aa to the oonditiona of competition , application should be made forthwith to Messrs . Hildesheimer and Faulkner . We may mention , however , thafc a set of designs may consist of " two , three , four , or six compositions , all of whioh must be of one
size , and in keeping with each other in style and mode of treatment . " The designs themselves may consist of Figures , Humorous Sabjects , Landscapes , Animals , Birds , Flowers , Ornaments , Forms , or a combination of the foregoing , and these need not necessarily be appropriate to tho Christmas season only . On the contrary , subjects suitable for Easter , Birthday , nnd Valentine cards will be received ,
and be eligible for prizes . Christmas or New Year sentiments may or may not appear on fche designs , and no limit is assigned to the number of sets of designs whioh a single artist may contribute . The designs must be original and never before published , and may be painted in oils or water-colours , on paper , canvas , or cardboard . They may be of any shape , but within the limits of ten inches by
seven , and five inches by three and a half . "First class pen and ink drawings and designs , in sepia and black aud white , will be admitted to tho competition . " The hundred sets of designs to which prizes are awarded shall be delivered over to Messrs . Hildesheimer ancl Faulkner , with an assignment of copyright from each artist , and shall then become and remain fcho property of those gentlemen absolutely .
Thoy further reserve to themselves the right of purchasing any sots to which prizes are nofc awarded , afc the prices named in the sealed envelopes accompanying , such prices in all cases to include copy , right . All designs must bo delivered at the Gallery aforesaid free of expense , and removed afc the artist's charges within six days after
the close of tho Exhibition . Mr . Edward Freeman , of the Society of British Artists , has kindly undertaken the duties of management , so that with his experience and the liberal and enterprising spirit of the promoters , there is good reason Jto hope this novel exhibition will prove to be a great success .
Stimmer Tour in Scotland . Glasgow to the Highlands . " The Royal Route , " via Crinan and Caledonian Canals . With Lists of Sailings and Fares . By Daniel MacBrayne ' s Royal Mail Steamers " Columba , " " Iona , " & o . Official Guide . WE have had the pleasure of noticing this Official Guide of Mr , MacBrayne ' s Service of Steamers in former years . We need do little
more , therefore , than repeat tho favourable opinion we have expressed , that intending tourists to the Highlands of Scotland who select this route will find that everything possible has been done by the enterprising owner of the Columba , Ioua , and its sister vessels , in order to meet their convenience in respect of time , charges , and accommodation . The service is organised on the most liberal scale .
the fares being moderate , and the facilities for visiting the various places of interest between Glasgow and the Western Highlands such as are afforded by few , if any , other Companies of a like character . The Guide Book itself has been compiled with the utmost pains . Though necessarily concise , the amount of information it contains is
even more complete than could have been expected . There are several capital illustrations of places of exceptional interest , while tables have , to all appearance , been compiled with exemplary diligence and accuracy . Those who desire to have fuller information will obtain it on application to Mr . MaoBrayne himself , at his Offices 119 Hope-street , Glasgow .
The Boys World . —We have received the June part of thia excellent periodical , which is one of the most readable publications of its kind with which we are acquainted . Among the most stirring of the serial stories is that of" Allan Fairfax , or theDays of Richard Cceur de Lion . " There is , too , great variety of adventure in "Tbe Three Orphans , " and there is a great deal of wholesome fnn in "Tom Takeitall ' s
Schooldays , " by Ralph Rolhngton . In addition will be found many good short stories , and several interesting papers of a serious or a uaefal nature . We like the character of this publication , and strongly recommend ifc to the patronage of our young readers . As the price is only fourpence for eighty pages of good , solid , and healthy matter , we trust Tlie Boy ' s World has a long and prosperous future before it .
The Bulletin du Grand Orient de France contains the second list of sums E : ibscribed in aid of the sufferers by fche inundations in Belgium . The t ( : il is a fraction over 3 , 421 francs , which , added to that of the first li > t of over 2 , 442 francs , makes the very satisfactory aggregate of 5 , 8 ( 1 . " francs , or rather more than £ 234 . The particular amounts snbscrd fld range from 200 francs to 5 francs . This is a worthy testimony to the benevolence of the Lodges holding under the Grand Orient of France ,