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Chapter Committee, In The Room Of The Late Lamented
substantial , and will , no doubt , prove enduring . It is not
every year which can boast of the installation of a Prince of Wales , or the dedication of a new Masonic Temple at Rome , at New York , or at Philadelphia . Bnt , after all , the silent but substantial work of Masonry will never fail to be matter for hearty congratulation , and of this we have
given evidence enough to satisfy even the most sceptical . It only remains for ns to direct attention to the literary achievements of the year . These have not been many ; indeed , the bulk of Masonic literature is confined to journals and other periodicals . The work these have done has , on
the whole , been well done , nor do we think that the support accorded to Masonic journalism is less than formerly , but , on the contrary , has increased , though it is by no means in the ratio it should be , considering the additional numerical strength which has been made by the Craft , and
the greater interest which is taken in its proceedings , We note with extreme regret the stoppage of two excellent Masonic organs . One of these is the New England Freemason , of which Bro . Sereno D . Nickerson , a Past Grand Master of Massachusetts , was the editor . The other is the
Canadian Masonic News , edited by the Rev . Bro . Myers . These are , indeed , a loss to Masonic literature which it could ill afford to bear . They were ably conducted . A large portion of their contents was set apart to the discussion and illustration of matters of historic interest . The
leading articles might almost be described as learned and elaborate essays , so admirably were they put together , so clear and concise their ennnciatiorfof sound Masonic policy . We do not offer our congratulations to the brethren in Massachusetts and Canada , through whose default these
model periodicals have died a premature death . We consider ib is the bonnden duty of Freemasons to support liberally the organs which are started , not in the way of commercial speculation—for no Masonic periodical , past or present , of which we have any knowledge , ever made a
fortune for its proprietor—but in the maintenance of their especial interests . This rests , of course , on the assumption that the Masonic organ Avhich seeks to fulfil this serious yet honourable office is worthy of such support . In the case of the two we have mentioned , this was undeniabl y
the case . We believe , however , we are correct in saying , that these are the only friends of ours Avhose place knows them no more . With these exceptions , the various perodicals in different countries have held their ground fairly well , if they have made no considerable
advance towards being remunerative . The New York Square has latterly passed through a series of changes . Ifc passed from a monthly to a Aveekly . Then ifc ceased to be a square , and became an oblong . Now , we believe , it has reverted to its original form , and is again our old familiar
friend , fair and square in form , as . it has ahvays been through all its vicissitudes of fortune fair and square in its policy and teaching . The Keystone is half way through the tenth year of its existence , and those who are privileged to read it know well its merits , and appreciate them . It
is sound in doctrine , and the attention it pays to Masonic history and archaeology is in the highest degree creditable to the energy and ability of its editor . It is , perhaps , a little vain at times of its position , as the representative
organ of Philadelphian Freemasonry , but who , we ask , is not honestly and justly proud when he feels and knows that ho is doing good service ? We are all prone to blow our own trumpets , even though the blast may be a gentle one , and we confess onr surprise would indeed be great if
Chapter Committee, In The Room Of The Late Lamented
the Keystone omitted to luxuriate in an occasional outburst of legitimate pride . The Masonic Journal of Greensborough is always welcome 5 so , too , are the Freemasons' Repository , the Voice of Masonry , the Masonic Review , and Masonic Jeivel . India now boasts of two Masonic journals—the
Masonic Record of Western India ( removed from Bombay to Jubbulpore ) , and the Standard , started this year , and published at Bombay . Australia , also , has its representative organ , in the shape of the Australian Freemason , while the Craftsman is still flourishing as an earnest advocate of
the interests of onr Canadian brethren . To say of our French contemporary , Le Monde Maconnique , which has nearly completed its seventeenth year of Avork , that ifc fulfils its duty admirably , is simply to say the truth . We never take up a number of it but we find some record of
interest , some practical illustration of the enterprise of French Freemasonry , or the enunciation of some valuable idea as to the part which Freemasonry is called upon to play in the world ' s histoiy . Iter Freimaurer , ably edited by Bro . Beigel , P . M . of our Lodge Tranquillity , is
a very clever exponent of Hungarian Masonic ideas All these , however , are the continuous literary supports on whose able advocacy the Craft must rely in its time of need , as well as in its prosperity . In the way of special literary ventures , the year has
but few to boast of , but the few have the merit of possessing a rare excellence . What has been published must prove invaluable in the illustration of our ancient Craft and its history , and there is the promise of more still to come . Bro . Hughan has published another of his Masonic reprints
which , besides affording additional evidence of his energy and ability in the field of Masonic literature , throws additional light on the early histoiy of our Craft . The " Royal Masonic Cyclopaedia , " edited by Bro . Mackenzie , is approaching completion , there being only one more number
to appear . In America Bro . Fort has published a history of Freemasonry , which is highly spoken of by the general Masonic public , as well as by his numerous friends and admirers , while Kane Lodge , in the jurisdiction of the NBAV York Grand Lodge , has extended our acquaintance with the earl y
history of Freemasonry in the State of New York , by publishing , Avith the authority of the Grand Lodge , the early records of the Craft in the Empire State . The Avork is not yet complete , but six parts have already appeared , and Ave are justified in saying that the Masonic Avorld has never
seen a more important contribution to its history , albeit the records are , in the first instance , of a purely local interest . We , too , in our small way , have been enabled , through the zeal and ability of Bro . Constable , to promote the interests of Masonic history . The warrants which
have appeared in these columns from time to time are of the utmost importance . The general public has thus far had but a very limited knowledge of the early history of the Grand Lodge of the " The Ancients , " and the bulk of the documents we have published relate to the Lodges under
that jurisdiction . Should we succeed in complebing this work , we shall have the satisfaction of knowing that whatever else we may have done' or left undone , we have helped to enlighten our brethren as to the early history of one of our two English Grand Lodges , which played so important
a part m the history of the Craft during last century , but which now is happily reunited to our older Grand Lodge , or as it used to be called , the Grand Lodge "Moderns . " With this one , and perhaps excusable , blast of onr OAvn trumpet , we say to our readers , Valete !
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Chapter Committee, In The Room Of The Late Lamented
substantial , and will , no doubt , prove enduring . It is not
every year which can boast of the installation of a Prince of Wales , or the dedication of a new Masonic Temple at Rome , at New York , or at Philadelphia . Bnt , after all , the silent but substantial work of Masonry will never fail to be matter for hearty congratulation , and of this we have
given evidence enough to satisfy even the most sceptical . It only remains for ns to direct attention to the literary achievements of the year . These have not been many ; indeed , the bulk of Masonic literature is confined to journals and other periodicals . The work these have done has , on
the whole , been well done , nor do we think that the support accorded to Masonic journalism is less than formerly , but , on the contrary , has increased , though it is by no means in the ratio it should be , considering the additional numerical strength which has been made by the Craft , and
the greater interest which is taken in its proceedings , We note with extreme regret the stoppage of two excellent Masonic organs . One of these is the New England Freemason , of which Bro . Sereno D . Nickerson , a Past Grand Master of Massachusetts , was the editor . The other is the
Canadian Masonic News , edited by the Rev . Bro . Myers . These are , indeed , a loss to Masonic literature which it could ill afford to bear . They were ably conducted . A large portion of their contents was set apart to the discussion and illustration of matters of historic interest . The
leading articles might almost be described as learned and elaborate essays , so admirably were they put together , so clear and concise their ennnciatiorfof sound Masonic policy . We do not offer our congratulations to the brethren in Massachusetts and Canada , through whose default these
model periodicals have died a premature death . We consider ib is the bonnden duty of Freemasons to support liberally the organs which are started , not in the way of commercial speculation—for no Masonic periodical , past or present , of which we have any knowledge , ever made a
fortune for its proprietor—but in the maintenance of their especial interests . This rests , of course , on the assumption that the Masonic organ Avhich seeks to fulfil this serious yet honourable office is worthy of such support . In the case of the two we have mentioned , this was undeniabl y
the case . We believe , however , we are correct in saying , that these are the only friends of ours Avhose place knows them no more . With these exceptions , the various perodicals in different countries have held their ground fairly well , if they have made no considerable
advance towards being remunerative . The New York Square has latterly passed through a series of changes . Ifc passed from a monthly to a Aveekly . Then ifc ceased to be a square , and became an oblong . Now , we believe , it has reverted to its original form , and is again our old familiar
friend , fair and square in form , as . it has ahvays been through all its vicissitudes of fortune fair and square in its policy and teaching . The Keystone is half way through the tenth year of its existence , and those who are privileged to read it know well its merits , and appreciate them . It
is sound in doctrine , and the attention it pays to Masonic history and archaeology is in the highest degree creditable to the energy and ability of its editor . It is , perhaps , a little vain at times of its position , as the representative
organ of Philadelphian Freemasonry , but who , we ask , is not honestly and justly proud when he feels and knows that ho is doing good service ? We are all prone to blow our own trumpets , even though the blast may be a gentle one , and we confess onr surprise would indeed be great if
Chapter Committee, In The Room Of The Late Lamented
the Keystone omitted to luxuriate in an occasional outburst of legitimate pride . The Masonic Journal of Greensborough is always welcome 5 so , too , are the Freemasons' Repository , the Voice of Masonry , the Masonic Review , and Masonic Jeivel . India now boasts of two Masonic journals—the
Masonic Record of Western India ( removed from Bombay to Jubbulpore ) , and the Standard , started this year , and published at Bombay . Australia , also , has its representative organ , in the shape of the Australian Freemason , while the Craftsman is still flourishing as an earnest advocate of
the interests of onr Canadian brethren . To say of our French contemporary , Le Monde Maconnique , which has nearly completed its seventeenth year of Avork , that ifc fulfils its duty admirably , is simply to say the truth . We never take up a number of it but we find some record of
interest , some practical illustration of the enterprise of French Freemasonry , or the enunciation of some valuable idea as to the part which Freemasonry is called upon to play in the world ' s histoiy . Iter Freimaurer , ably edited by Bro . Beigel , P . M . of our Lodge Tranquillity , is
a very clever exponent of Hungarian Masonic ideas All these , however , are the continuous literary supports on whose able advocacy the Craft must rely in its time of need , as well as in its prosperity . In the way of special literary ventures , the year has
but few to boast of , but the few have the merit of possessing a rare excellence . What has been published must prove invaluable in the illustration of our ancient Craft and its history , and there is the promise of more still to come . Bro . Hughan has published another of his Masonic reprints
which , besides affording additional evidence of his energy and ability in the field of Masonic literature , throws additional light on the early histoiy of our Craft . The " Royal Masonic Cyclopaedia , " edited by Bro . Mackenzie , is approaching completion , there being only one more number
to appear . In America Bro . Fort has published a history of Freemasonry , which is highly spoken of by the general Masonic public , as well as by his numerous friends and admirers , while Kane Lodge , in the jurisdiction of the NBAV York Grand Lodge , has extended our acquaintance with the earl y
history of Freemasonry in the State of New York , by publishing , Avith the authority of the Grand Lodge , the early records of the Craft in the Empire State . The Avork is not yet complete , but six parts have already appeared , and Ave are justified in saying that the Masonic Avorld has never
seen a more important contribution to its history , albeit the records are , in the first instance , of a purely local interest . We , too , in our small way , have been enabled , through the zeal and ability of Bro . Constable , to promote the interests of Masonic history . The warrants which
have appeared in these columns from time to time are of the utmost importance . The general public has thus far had but a very limited knowledge of the early history of the Grand Lodge of the " The Ancients , " and the bulk of the documents we have published relate to the Lodges under
that jurisdiction . Should we succeed in complebing this work , we shall have the satisfaction of knowing that whatever else we may have done' or left undone , we have helped to enlighten our brethren as to the early history of one of our two English Grand Lodges , which played so important
a part m the history of the Craft during last century , but which now is happily reunited to our older Grand Lodge , or as it used to be called , the Grand Lodge "Moderns . " With this one , and perhaps excusable , blast of onr OAvn trumpet , we say to our readers , Valete !
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