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The Masonic Lodge.
THE MASONIC LODGE .
fllHERE are many Masons who do not fully compre " JL hend the true character and positive capacity for instrnction of the Masonic Lodge . The fixed periods for Lodge meetings aro known by fchem . The date is rarely forgotten . The purpose of these
meetings , is too often regarded as occasions when applicants are either initiated or advanced . Accustomed to the proceedings incident fco this floor
work , it may be that the teachings and instructions which aro of greafc importance , and essential to the interests of Masonry , and must be imparted to the Craffc at Lodge meetings are overlooked .
Tho inducements to attend the meetings of Lodges ought not to be limited to the making of Masons . The solemn ceremonies which constitute the conferring of Masonic degrees , if they are conferred as they ought to be , are in themselves of high import .
But tbe Mason who witnesses these ceremonies , if he is not taught , or does not comprehend what these cerejnonies mean ; if the instrnction in the symbology of the mysteries
that is veiled in fche work of the floor has never been impressed on his mind , or he has never had a desire to be enlightened , then he has not reached the crowning glory of Masonic knowledge .
The effulgence of Masonic light has not been shed on his Masonic life .
To journey in the dark , over a pathway that may be marked here and there by recognised indications that he is on the roads others have travelled , may be a muscular effort of physical force , but that is all . The attractive beauties of the road , fche splendid views
of the valley , the hill , fche graud exposition of the glorious works of the Divine Creator , the spring of limpid water gushing out of the hillside , the verdure of the growth , the amazing panorama of mountain , and valley , and glen , and
lake , the silver thread of the river as it winds its way , glittering in the sun light , are all unknown to him who does not see , nor cares to witness all theso object lessons which only can be observed in the lightness of the noonday light .
Then he can exclaim , the hand that made them is Divine .
Such a journey in tho twilight of the close of a day is without benefit or advantage . The eye has nofc seen , tho mind has not been impressed with the teachings thafc belong to the study of the mysteries which are hid in
these wonderful works of Him who said , " Let there be light . " Such a journey in the dark is worse than useless . What knowledge can bo imparted by one who has not seen anything iu his travels that can be described to those who seek to be informed as fco tlie real benefits to be
obtained by such au understanding ? So ifc is that Lodge meetings havo high import , because there instructions should be given , which would enable the Masonic student , or even the Mason who desires to be taught what is to be kuown , if fchey travel in tho light that reveals Masonic knowledge .
The Lodge meetings , or some of them , should be devoted to imparting the Masonic instruction , which can only bo accomplished in the light of Masonic truths . The Worshipful Master and the Officers of Lodges should feel ifc an imperative duty to instruct the members of their Lodges in tbe principles of the Craft .
Ifc is so important that the District Deputy Grand Masters should devote their serious- attention to the
dissemination of true Masonic light to Lodges in their respective districts . A partial or inadequate instructiou is most likely to endanger tho prosperity of fche Craft . This should be prevented . The safety and security of the
essential truths of Freemasonry , depending on the Masonic knowledge of this generation of Freemasonry that must be transmitted to those who are to follow , is a commandment that all are to obey .
How barren is the promise , " Seek , and ye shall find , " if no means are available to satisfy the seeker ! In Freemasonry this ought nofc to be . If , " knock and ifc shall be opened " is also a promise , who is to answer the alarm unless provision is made for competent aud capable guardians of the entrance ?
It would be wise if onr Lodges would ponder on those thoughts aud olevate Lodge meetings to the fall requirements of Masonic duty . —Keystone .
The Masonic Lodge.
It was announced at a meeting of the committee , held on the lltb inst ., at the Masonio Temple , Hope Street , Liverpool , Bro . Robert Foote P . P . G . T . presiding , that all the arrangements are now practically completed for the conversazione and ball to be held in the spacious Hope Street premises on the 30 th instant . The musical arrangements have been entrusted to Bros . Joseph Cantor ,
W . Sweetmau , and W . Lewis , who have arranged for three conoerta , in addition to which there will be numerous attractive side-shows . Dancing will be provided for in the Lodge-room , and everything possible is being done by Bro . E . Col lister Jones , Hon . Secretary , and the committee to make the forthcoming Masonio re-union fche most successful ever held in this city .
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THEFREEMASON'SCHRONICLE, A Weekly Record of Masonic Intelligence . Reports of United Grand Lodgo aro published with tho Special Sanction of H . U . H . tho Priuoo of Wales the M . W . tho Grand Master of England . THE FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE will be forwarded direct from the Office , Belvidere Works , Hermes Hill , Pentonville , N ., on receipt of Post Office Order for the amount . Intending Subsoribers should forward their full Addresses , fco prevent mistakes . Post Office Orders to be made payable to W . W . MORGAN , at Ponton Street Office . Cheques crossed " London and County . " The Terms of Subscription ( payable in advance ) fco the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE are—Twelve Months , post free £ 0 13 6 Six Months ditto 0 1 0 Three Months ditto 0 3 6 SCALE OF CHARGES FOR ADVERTISEMENTS . Per Page £ 8 8 0 Back Page 10 10 0 Births , Marriages , and Deaths , Is per line . General Advertisements , Trade Announcements , & o ., single column , 5 s per inch . Double column Advertisements la per line . Special terms for a series of insertions on application . Advertisers will find the F REEMASON ' S CHRONICIE an exceptionally good medium for Advertisements of every class . Agents , from whom copies can always be had :- — Messrs . H . D ARBYSHIRE and Co ., 9 Red Lion Court , E . C . Mr . LAMBERT , Barnsbury Road , Islington , N . Mr . RITCHIE , 7 Red Lion Court , E . C . Mr . EDWARD ROBERTS , 19 Walmer Place , Manchester , S . E . Mr . ROBINSON , Shoe Lane , E . C . Messrs . W . H . SMITH and SON , 183 Strand . Messrs . SPENCER and Co ., 15 Great Queen Street , W . O .
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2 vols ., Crown Svo , Cloth Gilt , Gilt Edges , Price 21 s . THE CHURCH HISTORY OF ENGLAND . BY M . PORRITT . LONDON : W . W . AIOR'JAN & SON , IJKr . viDKBi * WORKS , UM-MES HIM , I ' KMTOIITIILI * , N
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The Masonic Lodge.
THE MASONIC LODGE .
fllHERE are many Masons who do not fully compre " JL hend the true character and positive capacity for instrnction of the Masonic Lodge . The fixed periods for Lodge meetings aro known by fchem . The date is rarely forgotten . The purpose of these
meetings , is too often regarded as occasions when applicants are either initiated or advanced . Accustomed to the proceedings incident fco this floor
work , it may be that the teachings and instructions which aro of greafc importance , and essential to the interests of Masonry , and must be imparted to the Craffc at Lodge meetings are overlooked .
Tho inducements to attend the meetings of Lodges ought not to be limited to the making of Masons . The solemn ceremonies which constitute the conferring of Masonic degrees , if they are conferred as they ought to be , are in themselves of high import .
But tbe Mason who witnesses these ceremonies , if he is not taught , or does not comprehend what these cerejnonies mean ; if the instrnction in the symbology of the mysteries
that is veiled in fche work of the floor has never been impressed on his mind , or he has never had a desire to be enlightened , then he has not reached the crowning glory of Masonic knowledge .
The effulgence of Masonic light has not been shed on his Masonic life .
To journey in the dark , over a pathway that may be marked here and there by recognised indications that he is on the roads others have travelled , may be a muscular effort of physical force , but that is all . The attractive beauties of the road , fche splendid views
of the valley , the hill , fche graud exposition of the glorious works of the Divine Creator , the spring of limpid water gushing out of the hillside , the verdure of the growth , the amazing panorama of mountain , and valley , and glen , and
lake , the silver thread of the river as it winds its way , glittering in the sun light , are all unknown to him who does not see , nor cares to witness all theso object lessons which only can be observed in the lightness of the noonday light .
Then he can exclaim , the hand that made them is Divine .
Such a journey in tho twilight of the close of a day is without benefit or advantage . The eye has nofc seen , tho mind has not been impressed with the teachings thafc belong to the study of the mysteries which are hid in
these wonderful works of Him who said , " Let there be light . " Such a journey in the dark is worse than useless . What knowledge can bo imparted by one who has not seen anything iu his travels that can be described to those who seek to be informed as fco tlie real benefits to be
obtained by such au understanding ? So ifc is that Lodge meetings havo high import , because there instructions should be given , which would enable the Masonic student , or even the Mason who desires to be taught what is to be kuown , if fchey travel in tho light that reveals Masonic knowledge .
The Lodge meetings , or some of them , should be devoted to imparting the Masonic instruction , which can only bo accomplished in the light of Masonic truths . The Worshipful Master and the Officers of Lodges should feel ifc an imperative duty to instruct the members of their Lodges in tbe principles of the Craft .
Ifc is so important that the District Deputy Grand Masters should devote their serious- attention to the
dissemination of true Masonic light to Lodges in their respective districts . A partial or inadequate instructiou is most likely to endanger tho prosperity of fche Craft . This should be prevented . The safety and security of the
essential truths of Freemasonry , depending on the Masonic knowledge of this generation of Freemasonry that must be transmitted to those who are to follow , is a commandment that all are to obey .
How barren is the promise , " Seek , and ye shall find , " if no means are available to satisfy the seeker ! In Freemasonry this ought nofc to be . If , " knock and ifc shall be opened " is also a promise , who is to answer the alarm unless provision is made for competent aud capable guardians of the entrance ?
It would be wise if onr Lodges would ponder on those thoughts aud olevate Lodge meetings to the fall requirements of Masonic duty . —Keystone .
The Masonic Lodge.
It was announced at a meeting of the committee , held on the lltb inst ., at the Masonio Temple , Hope Street , Liverpool , Bro . Robert Foote P . P . G . T . presiding , that all the arrangements are now practically completed for the conversazione and ball to be held in the spacious Hope Street premises on the 30 th instant . The musical arrangements have been entrusted to Bros . Joseph Cantor ,
W . Sweetmau , and W . Lewis , who have arranged for three conoerta , in addition to which there will be numerous attractive side-shows . Dancing will be provided for in the Lodge-room , and everything possible is being done by Bro . E . Col lister Jones , Hon . Secretary , and the committee to make the forthcoming Masonio re-union fche most successful ever held in this city .
Ad01102
THEFREEMASON'SCHRONICLE, A Weekly Record of Masonic Intelligence . Reports of United Grand Lodgo aro published with tho Special Sanction of H . U . H . tho Priuoo of Wales the M . W . tho Grand Master of England . THE FREEMASON'S CHRONICLE will be forwarded direct from the Office , Belvidere Works , Hermes Hill , Pentonville , N ., on receipt of Post Office Order for the amount . Intending Subsoribers should forward their full Addresses , fco prevent mistakes . Post Office Orders to be made payable to W . W . MORGAN , at Ponton Street Office . Cheques crossed " London and County . " The Terms of Subscription ( payable in advance ) fco the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE are—Twelve Months , post free £ 0 13 6 Six Months ditto 0 1 0 Three Months ditto 0 3 6 SCALE OF CHARGES FOR ADVERTISEMENTS . Per Page £ 8 8 0 Back Page 10 10 0 Births , Marriages , and Deaths , Is per line . General Advertisements , Trade Announcements , & o ., single column , 5 s per inch . Double column Advertisements la per line . Special terms for a series of insertions on application . Advertisers will find the F REEMASON ' S CHRONICIE an exceptionally good medium for Advertisements of every class . Agents , from whom copies can always be had :- — Messrs . H . D ARBYSHIRE and Co ., 9 Red Lion Court , E . C . Mr . LAMBERT , Barnsbury Road , Islington , N . Mr . RITCHIE , 7 Red Lion Court , E . C . Mr . EDWARD ROBERTS , 19 Walmer Place , Manchester , S . E . Mr . ROBINSON , Shoe Lane , E . C . Messrs . W . H . SMITH and SON , 183 Strand . Messrs . SPENCER and Co ., 15 Great Queen Street , W . O .
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2 vols ., Crown Svo , Cloth Gilt , Gilt Edges , Price 21 s . THE CHURCH HISTORY OF ENGLAND . BY M . PORRITT . LONDON : W . W . AIOR'JAN & SON , IJKr . viDKBi * WORKS , UM-MES HIM , I ' KMTOIITIILI * , N