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Books Of The Day.
Books of the Day .
Books , Music , & c . intended for review , should be addressed to the Editor of the Freemason ' s Chronicle , at Fleet Works , New Barnet , — : o : — The English Church from its foundation to the Norman conquest ( 597-1066 ) . By William Hunt , M . A . ( 7 s 6 d ) . —Maomillan and Co ., Limited . THIS is the first volume of a great work on a great subject . To whatever school of thought a writer may belong , the history of the church is one of the greatest subjects to which he can turn his attention . This volume ,
although the first of seven , may be regarded as comprising a complete history in itself—the history of the English Church from the earliest times to tho Norman Conquest . The period here treated covers nearly 500 years . The stream of authentic record , so narrow at the first , rapidly gains breadth as we proceed . How full that stream becomes may be judged from tho fact that while the writer confines himself almost solely to legitimate history and chronicle , he has nevertheless filled 400 closely printed octavo pages with the
story of the rise and progress of Christianity in England . We wish to speak of this history very highly . There are many books upon the same subject ; yet we venture to say there is hardly a serious rival to this work in the field . It is written throughout with scrupulous regard to historic truth , and with such masterly literary skill that we have found it as fascinating as a volume of Macaulay ' s Essays . The arrangement of material and the grouping of subordinate detail around certain epochs and persons is worthy of particular
commendation . It is indeed a wonderful story which Mr . Hunt here narrates . The primitive monastery in Iona ; the mission of Augustine and the rise of the church in Kent ; the work of Aidan in Northumbria ; the lives of Cuthbert , of Bede , and of Cosdmon ; the monastic revival and the growth of Benedictinism ; these interesting topics are discussed with rare insight and a , still rarer impartiality . It is difficult to choose where so much is worthy of praise ; but we may venture the opinion that the summary of the life and influence of King Alfred is the finest chapter in this volume . Of one thing
we are confident : this book , if carefully read and conscientiously meditated would silence much of the ignorant criticism so glibly uttered against the Church of England by persons whose knowledge of her history is ridicuousl y meagre . There is but little controversy here ; but one fact is clearly brought out as the narrative proceeds : whereas many speak of the church as the ohild of the state it would be far safer to speak of the state as the child of the church . Mr . Hunt shows that , in England at least , the history of the preservation of learning and the history of the church are inseparably blended . Quia Separabit ?
In Tune with the Infinite , or fullness of peace , power , and plenty . By Balph Waldo Trine ( 3 s 6 d net ) . —George Bell and Sons . To descant upon cause and effect , unseen and seen , spiritual and natural , is ever a difficult task , worthy of a born psychologist . Yet Mr . Trine has , in our judgment , handled these subjects very successfully , and so lucid is his style that we have met with no passage which at first sight does not deliver up its meaning . That the author has closely read Emerson we doubt not :
indeed we are reminded in several places of the essay on the Over-soul . Mr . Trine would have all understand that within them lie the same forces , dormant and weak from non-exercise , as lay within the soul of the greatest man that ever lived . " What one has done all can do . " He believes in the almost unlimited freedom and power of the will . He is no pessimist ; he does not believe that man is the creature of circumstances ; he must master them if he would make life a success . Never take a low standard ; think
something of yourself and , getting into direct contact with the Infinite Spirit of Fullness and Power work as though failure were unknown . This is Mr . Trine ' s Gospel , if we read him rightly . Perhaps the chapter on the " Fullness of Life , Bodily Health and Vigour " will most strongly interest most readers . Wouldst thou be healthy and strong ? Then believe that thou art , is the
author ' s advice , reminding us of Socrates' advice to Alcibiades . Many Christian teachers will hardly agree with all that is in this volume . Yet Mr . Trine is neither an infidel nor a sceptic . We are sincerely thankful to him for what is in many ways a very timely volume , and a word of praise is certainly due to Messrs . Bell tor its general " get up . " The printing is delightfully clear , and the wide margins would have pleased Mr . Ruskin .
In London's Heart . By George B . Sims ( 2 s ) . —Ch . itto and Windus . REAKBBS of the multifarious writings of Mr . George B . Sims will find nothing here either to pleasantly surprise or to disappoint . Never very original or profound , this writer is never dull and seldom commonplace . Ha is perhaps the foremost of that large body of versatile writers who can produce readable copy on any subject whatever—Billiards , Horses , Pawnbrokers , Half-holidays , Life in London , or Tadmor in the Wilderness . Such
writers usually pay the penalty of their versatility . They rarely give us a book marked by those qualities which Prof . Palgrave has called " distinction . " Having premised this limitation we must say at once that " In London ' s Heart" is , throughout , a very fair specimen of " Dagonet " at his best , for it shows his habitual shrewdness , his wide knowledge of men and things , and his kindly nature without calling forth certain eccentricies of treatment and style which we have sometimes met with in his other writings . It is the work of one intimately acquainted with divers and diverse fraternities that collectively
make up the tableaux of our great capital . We could wish the characters somewhat fewer , and the plot less intricate and confusing ; but all the characters are entertaining . All sorts and conditions of men are called up to make sport for us , or to teach us a wholesome truth—millionare , burglar , music-hall singer , ticket-of-leave man , money lender , " slavey . " It would be well for us if all writers of prose fiction were as uniformly bright and genial as the author of this book . Some of our earliest memories are associated with his writings , and we are always glad to meet with a fresh volume from his pen .
British Policy in South Africa . By Spenser Wilkinson . Third Edition ( Is ) . —Sampson Low , Marston , and Co ., Limited . IN a multitude of councellors there is wisdom . So wrote one rather longer ago than the day before yesterday , and according to his dictum we should be wise indeed on questions of South African polity . Writers of different creeds or of no creed at all have hastened , with feverish anxiety for our enlightenment , to narrate history , to record their personal adventures , to
explain the problem . Among them is Mr . Spenser Wilkinson , whose views on the future of the British Empire , on the Army and Navy , on Education and many other subjects of the day are well-known . In this little volume on British Policy in South Africa he has spoken , as he usually does , with a voice of no uncertain sound . He is a good hater , and strikes out often and in many directions . The Boers , Mr . Gladstone , and Dr . Jameson are summarily ealt with . Perhaps it is as well for the author that earnest students of ^ stoiy are not likely to take his book too seriously . Certain references to
Books Of The Day.
the Grecian and Boman Empires suggest very obvious and pertinent replies in which we must not indulge . Moreover , we are told that " the British aristocracy of the eighteenth century had something of the Boman strength ; the British democracy of to-day is not without the Athenian weakness . " Both these allusions are unfortunate . We commend Mr . Charles Colbeck's introduction to Ceesar's Commentaries to Mr . Wilkinson ' s attention ; and as
to the democracy would remark that it is strange dootrme that " a democracy cannot possibly govern dependencies ! " Mr . Wilkinson is certainly aware that we are at present governed by the man in the street , and have more dependencies than any other nation—and are likely to retain them , despite the democracy . The " Pro-Boer " should certainly read this book , for it is written by one who has great knowledge , and shows very clearly , at least , that much can be said on both sides .
THE Sermons preached by Bro . Archdeacon Sinclair Past Grand Chaplain at St . Paul ' s Cathedral , last year , will be published in numbers at short intervals by Mr . Thomas Burleigh , at 17 Cecil Court , W . C . THE twenty-seventh annual issue of Bro . Willing's Press Guide contains a mass of useful information for those whose business brings them into touch with the newspapers of the day . The work is compiled with the same care as has marked previous issues , and the concise way in which the information is given makes it of special service to those who have but little time to spare for mastering a mass of details .
BOOKS RECEIVED . A Fair Brigand . By George Horton . Illustrated by Edmund J . Sullivan ( 3 s 6 d ) . —Ward , Lock and Co ., Limited . The White Rose . By G . J . Whyte-Melville . Illustrated by S . E . Waller ( 3 s 6 d ) . —Ward , Lock and Co ., Limited . A Man of his Age . By Hamilton Drummond . Illustrated by J . Ambrose Walton ( 3 s 6 d ) . —Ward , Lock and Co ., Limited .
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" THE GRAND SANHEDRIM " A Paper for reading- at Royal Arch Chapters , & c . BY OELTON COOPER , M . E . Z . 483 , H . 1928 , Price thirteen pence , post free from BRO . ALFRED H . COOPER , PUBLISHER , 19 COLEMAN STREET , LONDON , E . G ., or from " Freemason ' s Chronicle Office , " New Barnet .
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B . ROSENBEBG / ij India Eubber Manufacturer , 89 A BOW COMMON LANE , LONDON , E Buyer of all kinds of India Rubber Coat Cuttings , and also Diving Dresses and Pneumatic Tyres , and Hose Pipes , and all kinds of second-hand India Rubber .
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DON'T READ THIS ! SS ^ tSo . One of our facile Self-instructors is given with every "¦/»» "p-Zf — I instrument . ' / >^^ 3 3 PRICE LIST FREE . f , O ^^ j . ^ 3 PIANOS . —Own make , £ 16 , £ 18 , £ 20 , ami £ 23 . Full Trichord , | j Z ~ " ^ TB » Iron Frame , Check Action , 10 years' warranty . H - ^^ tsUl ^ PORTABLE FOLDING HARMONIUMS . —Own make , 3 Octayes , fj /? A fSfHyjl ^" £ 3 ISs . ; 4 Octaves , £ 4 15 s . wdzjlfViV ^ ff ^ Jl VIOLIN OUTFIT , complete with bow , resin , self-instructor , < 6 c ., fj JW- ^ NlVW / H / in Yiolin case , 6 / 6 , 10 / 6 , 13 / 6 , 21 / -, 35 / -. REAL OLD Mftfrfr ¥ fsp $£ VIOLINS , £ 2 , £ 3 , £ 5 . Wtp LJ | AJT MANDOLINE OUTFIT , Our Special Line , including ITALIAN ' $£ J >\ VJL / A MANDOLINE , Case , Tutor , Pitch Pipe ( 4 notes ) , 3 Plectra , and H N J ! \ VfflT / f Spare Set of S Strings , at 21 / -. jj L "Jj - " ^ JbSfeaLfeS ITALIAN MANDOLINES . —Prices : 15 / 6 , 17 / 6 , 20 / -, 22 / 6 , 25 / -, ¦ * - ¦* £ - ^ SiSgg 27 / 6 , 30 / -, 35 / -, 40 / -, 45 / -, 50 / -, 60 / -. Trada marls . NOTE , —We have now opened a Cycle Department , and supply HIGH-GRADE BICYCLES at lOgS . List of Machines and Fittings Free on Application . THE STAINER MANUFACTURING Co . ( JF-C Dept . 92 St . Martin ' s Lane , Charing- Cross , London , W . C .
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The Freemason ' s Chronicle . A Weekly Record of Masonic Intelligence . Publisbad every Saturday , price 3 d . 13 s 6 d per annum , post free . THE PRE EMASON'S CHRONICLE will be forwarded direct from the Office , Fleet Works , Bulwer Road , New Barnet , on receipt of remittance for the amount . Scale of Charges for Advertisements . Page ... ... ... ... ... £ 10 10 0 Births , Marriages , and Deaths Is per line . General Adveitisements , Trade Announcements , & c , narrow column , 5 s per i nch . News column Advertisements Is per line . Special terms for a series of i nsertions or particular positions on application , BOOKBINDING in all its branches . Prices on application . Morgan , Freemason's Chronicle Office , New Barnet .
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Books Of The Day.
Books of the Day .
Books , Music , & c . intended for review , should be addressed to the Editor of the Freemason ' s Chronicle , at Fleet Works , New Barnet , — : o : — The English Church from its foundation to the Norman conquest ( 597-1066 ) . By William Hunt , M . A . ( 7 s 6 d ) . —Maomillan and Co ., Limited . THIS is the first volume of a great work on a great subject . To whatever school of thought a writer may belong , the history of the church is one of the greatest subjects to which he can turn his attention . This volume ,
although the first of seven , may be regarded as comprising a complete history in itself—the history of the English Church from the earliest times to tho Norman Conquest . The period here treated covers nearly 500 years . The stream of authentic record , so narrow at the first , rapidly gains breadth as we proceed . How full that stream becomes may be judged from tho fact that while the writer confines himself almost solely to legitimate history and chronicle , he has nevertheless filled 400 closely printed octavo pages with the
story of the rise and progress of Christianity in England . We wish to speak of this history very highly . There are many books upon the same subject ; yet we venture to say there is hardly a serious rival to this work in the field . It is written throughout with scrupulous regard to historic truth , and with such masterly literary skill that we have found it as fascinating as a volume of Macaulay ' s Essays . The arrangement of material and the grouping of subordinate detail around certain epochs and persons is worthy of particular
commendation . It is indeed a wonderful story which Mr . Hunt here narrates . The primitive monastery in Iona ; the mission of Augustine and the rise of the church in Kent ; the work of Aidan in Northumbria ; the lives of Cuthbert , of Bede , and of Cosdmon ; the monastic revival and the growth of Benedictinism ; these interesting topics are discussed with rare insight and a , still rarer impartiality . It is difficult to choose where so much is worthy of praise ; but we may venture the opinion that the summary of the life and influence of King Alfred is the finest chapter in this volume . Of one thing
we are confident : this book , if carefully read and conscientiously meditated would silence much of the ignorant criticism so glibly uttered against the Church of England by persons whose knowledge of her history is ridicuousl y meagre . There is but little controversy here ; but one fact is clearly brought out as the narrative proceeds : whereas many speak of the church as the ohild of the state it would be far safer to speak of the state as the child of the church . Mr . Hunt shows that , in England at least , the history of the preservation of learning and the history of the church are inseparably blended . Quia Separabit ?
In Tune with the Infinite , or fullness of peace , power , and plenty . By Balph Waldo Trine ( 3 s 6 d net ) . —George Bell and Sons . To descant upon cause and effect , unseen and seen , spiritual and natural , is ever a difficult task , worthy of a born psychologist . Yet Mr . Trine has , in our judgment , handled these subjects very successfully , and so lucid is his style that we have met with no passage which at first sight does not deliver up its meaning . That the author has closely read Emerson we doubt not :
indeed we are reminded in several places of the essay on the Over-soul . Mr . Trine would have all understand that within them lie the same forces , dormant and weak from non-exercise , as lay within the soul of the greatest man that ever lived . " What one has done all can do . " He believes in the almost unlimited freedom and power of the will . He is no pessimist ; he does not believe that man is the creature of circumstances ; he must master them if he would make life a success . Never take a low standard ; think
something of yourself and , getting into direct contact with the Infinite Spirit of Fullness and Power work as though failure were unknown . This is Mr . Trine ' s Gospel , if we read him rightly . Perhaps the chapter on the " Fullness of Life , Bodily Health and Vigour " will most strongly interest most readers . Wouldst thou be healthy and strong ? Then believe that thou art , is the
author ' s advice , reminding us of Socrates' advice to Alcibiades . Many Christian teachers will hardly agree with all that is in this volume . Yet Mr . Trine is neither an infidel nor a sceptic . We are sincerely thankful to him for what is in many ways a very timely volume , and a word of praise is certainly due to Messrs . Bell tor its general " get up . " The printing is delightfully clear , and the wide margins would have pleased Mr . Ruskin .
In London's Heart . By George B . Sims ( 2 s ) . —Ch . itto and Windus . REAKBBS of the multifarious writings of Mr . George B . Sims will find nothing here either to pleasantly surprise or to disappoint . Never very original or profound , this writer is never dull and seldom commonplace . Ha is perhaps the foremost of that large body of versatile writers who can produce readable copy on any subject whatever—Billiards , Horses , Pawnbrokers , Half-holidays , Life in London , or Tadmor in the Wilderness . Such
writers usually pay the penalty of their versatility . They rarely give us a book marked by those qualities which Prof . Palgrave has called " distinction . " Having premised this limitation we must say at once that " In London ' s Heart" is , throughout , a very fair specimen of " Dagonet " at his best , for it shows his habitual shrewdness , his wide knowledge of men and things , and his kindly nature without calling forth certain eccentricies of treatment and style which we have sometimes met with in his other writings . It is the work of one intimately acquainted with divers and diverse fraternities that collectively
make up the tableaux of our great capital . We could wish the characters somewhat fewer , and the plot less intricate and confusing ; but all the characters are entertaining . All sorts and conditions of men are called up to make sport for us , or to teach us a wholesome truth—millionare , burglar , music-hall singer , ticket-of-leave man , money lender , " slavey . " It would be well for us if all writers of prose fiction were as uniformly bright and genial as the author of this book . Some of our earliest memories are associated with his writings , and we are always glad to meet with a fresh volume from his pen .
British Policy in South Africa . By Spenser Wilkinson . Third Edition ( Is ) . —Sampson Low , Marston , and Co ., Limited . IN a multitude of councellors there is wisdom . So wrote one rather longer ago than the day before yesterday , and according to his dictum we should be wise indeed on questions of South African polity . Writers of different creeds or of no creed at all have hastened , with feverish anxiety for our enlightenment , to narrate history , to record their personal adventures , to
explain the problem . Among them is Mr . Spenser Wilkinson , whose views on the future of the British Empire , on the Army and Navy , on Education and many other subjects of the day are well-known . In this little volume on British Policy in South Africa he has spoken , as he usually does , with a voice of no uncertain sound . He is a good hater , and strikes out often and in many directions . The Boers , Mr . Gladstone , and Dr . Jameson are summarily ealt with . Perhaps it is as well for the author that earnest students of ^ stoiy are not likely to take his book too seriously . Certain references to
Books Of The Day.
the Grecian and Boman Empires suggest very obvious and pertinent replies in which we must not indulge . Moreover , we are told that " the British aristocracy of the eighteenth century had something of the Boman strength ; the British democracy of to-day is not without the Athenian weakness . " Both these allusions are unfortunate . We commend Mr . Charles Colbeck's introduction to Ceesar's Commentaries to Mr . Wilkinson ' s attention ; and as
to the democracy would remark that it is strange dootrme that " a democracy cannot possibly govern dependencies ! " Mr . Wilkinson is certainly aware that we are at present governed by the man in the street , and have more dependencies than any other nation—and are likely to retain them , despite the democracy . The " Pro-Boer " should certainly read this book , for it is written by one who has great knowledge , and shows very clearly , at least , that much can be said on both sides .
THE Sermons preached by Bro . Archdeacon Sinclair Past Grand Chaplain at St . Paul ' s Cathedral , last year , will be published in numbers at short intervals by Mr . Thomas Burleigh , at 17 Cecil Court , W . C . THE twenty-seventh annual issue of Bro . Willing's Press Guide contains a mass of useful information for those whose business brings them into touch with the newspapers of the day . The work is compiled with the same care as has marked previous issues , and the concise way in which the information is given makes it of special service to those who have but little time to spare for mastering a mass of details .
BOOKS RECEIVED . A Fair Brigand . By George Horton . Illustrated by Edmund J . Sullivan ( 3 s 6 d ) . —Ward , Lock and Co ., Limited . The White Rose . By G . J . Whyte-Melville . Illustrated by S . E . Waller ( 3 s 6 d ) . —Ward , Lock and Co ., Limited . A Man of his Age . By Hamilton Drummond . Illustrated by J . Ambrose Walton ( 3 s 6 d ) . —Ward , Lock and Co ., Limited .
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" THE GRAND SANHEDRIM " A Paper for reading- at Royal Arch Chapters , & c . BY OELTON COOPER , M . E . Z . 483 , H . 1928 , Price thirteen pence , post free from BRO . ALFRED H . COOPER , PUBLISHER , 19 COLEMAN STREET , LONDON , E . G ., or from " Freemason ' s Chronicle Office , " New Barnet .
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B . ROSENBEBG / ij India Eubber Manufacturer , 89 A BOW COMMON LANE , LONDON , E Buyer of all kinds of India Rubber Coat Cuttings , and also Diving Dresses and Pneumatic Tyres , and Hose Pipes , and all kinds of second-hand India Rubber .
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DON'T READ THIS ! SS ^ tSo . One of our facile Self-instructors is given with every "¦/»» "p-Zf — I instrument . ' / >^^ 3 3 PRICE LIST FREE . f , O ^^ j . ^ 3 PIANOS . —Own make , £ 16 , £ 18 , £ 20 , ami £ 23 . Full Trichord , | j Z ~ " ^ TB » Iron Frame , Check Action , 10 years' warranty . H - ^^ tsUl ^ PORTABLE FOLDING HARMONIUMS . —Own make , 3 Octayes , fj /? A fSfHyjl ^" £ 3 ISs . ; 4 Octaves , £ 4 15 s . wdzjlfViV ^ ff ^ Jl VIOLIN OUTFIT , complete with bow , resin , self-instructor , < 6 c ., fj JW- ^ NlVW / H / in Yiolin case , 6 / 6 , 10 / 6 , 13 / 6 , 21 / -, 35 / -. REAL OLD Mftfrfr ¥ fsp $£ VIOLINS , £ 2 , £ 3 , £ 5 . Wtp LJ | AJT MANDOLINE OUTFIT , Our Special Line , including ITALIAN ' $£ J >\ VJL / A MANDOLINE , Case , Tutor , Pitch Pipe ( 4 notes ) , 3 Plectra , and H N J ! \ VfflT / f Spare Set of S Strings , at 21 / -. jj L "Jj - " ^ JbSfeaLfeS ITALIAN MANDOLINES . —Prices : 15 / 6 , 17 / 6 , 20 / -, 22 / 6 , 25 / -, ¦ * - ¦* £ - ^ SiSgg 27 / 6 , 30 / -, 35 / -, 40 / -, 45 / -, 50 / -, 60 / -. Trada marls . NOTE , —We have now opened a Cycle Department , and supply HIGH-GRADE BICYCLES at lOgS . List of Machines and Fittings Free on Application . THE STAINER MANUFACTURING Co . ( JF-C Dept . 92 St . Martin ' s Lane , Charing- Cross , London , W . C .
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The Freemason ' s Chronicle . A Weekly Record of Masonic Intelligence . Publisbad every Saturday , price 3 d . 13 s 6 d per annum , post free . THE PRE EMASON'S CHRONICLE will be forwarded direct from the Office , Fleet Works , Bulwer Road , New Barnet , on receipt of remittance for the amount . Scale of Charges for Advertisements . Page ... ... ... ... ... £ 10 10 0 Births , Marriages , and Deaths Is per line . General Adveitisements , Trade Announcements , & c , narrow column , 5 s per i nch . News column Advertisements Is per line . Special terms for a series of i nsertions or particular positions on application , BOOKBINDING in all its branches . Prices on application . Morgan , Freemason's Chronicle Office , New Barnet .