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Benevolent Fund Of D.G.L. New South Wales.
suggest thafc Masons of every Constitution shall have the same rights in connection with it . We certainly think it would be very un-Musonic if any distinction wero to be made in a proposal of such a character . It must bo remembered it is tho practice of Masonic Charity that is its
principal object , and at least wo must ascribe the possession of that characteristic to tho projectors of tho undertaking . Wo consider that tho insinuations of Bro . Elkington are most uncharitable , and , in our opinion , they should n ver have been allowed to pass unchallenged in District Grand
Lodge . It appears all but impossible for some speakers to adopt conciliatory language when they desire to oppose any project ; and yet it is well known that calm discussion , and quiet argument are more conducive to peace and harmony , and more likely to lead to the attainment of the
object in view , than any amount of abuse or bad feeling can possibly do . It is apparent , from our way of thinking , that the proposal made by the so-called disappointed and disaffected brethren is really consistent ; for immediately ifc is made public the District Grand Lodge ( English
Constitution ) takes the matter in hand , not as we think would havo been best , by combining with the promoters of the already suggested Fund , but by independent action , and that too after heaping abuse on the original
movers . However , let us hopo that the differences of opinion existing on the subject will not in any way delay the attainment of tho desired object , but that at an early date arrangements may be made which will give to some at least of those in need of ifc relief in their
declining days . As the matter now stands , a Committee of District Grand Lodge ( E . G . ) , consisting of the D . G . M ., the D . D . G . M ., the D . G . Treas ., the D . G . Sec , Bros . Simpson P . D . D . G . M ., Booth D . G . S . W ., F . Wright D . G . J . W ., D . Mitchell P . D . G . S . D ., F . B . Davidson
President Board of Benevolence , and Bro . Elkington , has been unanimously appointed " to consider and report upon the best means of increasing the present Benevolent Fund , "
especially with the view of affording " permanent assistance to aged and helpless brethren and their widows . " We await further particulars , with the hope that everything will combine to bring the proposal to a successful issue .
Education Of Freemasons.
EDUCATION OF FREEMASONS .
IT ia the mission and business of education to inform and enlighten tne understanding ; to instil into the mind principles of art , science , morals , religion and behaviour ; and so to carry on its work that improvement shall be perceptible in everything studied . The saying is a trite one that not to progress is to go backward , and this , if true in anything , is conspicuously so in Freemasonry .
The cosmopolita . i character of the institution of Freemasonry mnst necessarily include minds as diversified as are the members composing it , but the toleration with which it greets both religion and politics , prevents the breeding of dissensions in behalf of either . This being the well settled polity of Freemasonry , the person or persons who would undertake persistently to disturb it , would sooner
or later be overtaken with merited condemnation , and tho inherent dignity of an institution which has stood the test of ages would quickly remind the intermeddler of his lack of a high sense of propriety in the conduct of Masonic affairs . The force of character sustained by the Institution , as applied to its own immediate interests , will , therefore , generally prevail against
ignorance , and the meritorious brother will readily yield an obedience , heretofore withheld , if withheld at all , to an increase of knowledge and growth in Masonic education . It must be apparent tbe . i that the groat principles on which the superstructure of Freemasonry is erected are not endangered by ignorance , for these must abide always , but the lyings , warfares , and
wrongs , which come of ignorance , do much to endanger its peace , and disturb the serenity of its character . The remedial influence of education may not always be apparent among Masons , for the good and the bad do so closely press upon each other that the former may be rudely jostled in the house of its friends , while tho latter is skilfnl to assume the habit of disguise .
How then shall we be educated , in order that ind-vidnals , as well as the Institution , may be perceptibly benefited . Compared with the immensity of all knowledge , the individual man is as a mere child , beginning in the simplest way to acquire a knowledge of things , antl while the alphabet is before bim he leaves it to prattle about the thing itself . It is not astonishing therefore to
hear , as wo recently did , a Knight Templar and a Knight of Kadosh also , say that bo never read anything about Masonry ; ho liked to go to the meetings , however * , as a mere pastime ; but wo must do him tho credit of saying that he is in no sense an assassin of character , or a shirk-.. * of pecuniary claims ! , two important elements , and both
essential to the acqnisition of true Masonic education . The philosophy of Freemasonry , its morals , its dogmas , and religion are so little understood , and indeed so little regarded , that liko the KnigTit alluded to , there are scores upon scores who outwardly asanme the garb of tho Mason and the trappings of the Templar , without any higher aim than pastime . If naturally indolent , or envious ,
Education Of Freemasons.
or eager for place , ho has all tho internal qualities that fit him to earn the miserable name of Doctor BartoPs execration , and gradually , though surely , exhibit himself as an assassin of character , lieyoud question it is a truism , that none are qualified to teach hut . those who submit to learn ; not as tho parrot learns , to repeat words or sentences without once understanding their import , but as
one gifted with knowledge and wise enough to seek to increase it . The subjects about whioh one should be wise in Masonry aro many . Tho Master should understand its history , literature and jurisprudence , as well as its ritual ; the brethren should understand its morals and its religion ; the neophyte shonld loam in advance from these that a Mason does not reproach his brother openly , nor proclaim him an
offender , from a mere habit of evil speaking , and tho world should see by their example that it is good and pleasant for brethren to dwell together in unity . Freemasonry has had its assailants , from without no moro than from within ; Peter denied hia Master , and tho cocks have not yet ceased to crow ; repentance may also come to other disciples , but the teachers of tho Gospel of a common
Fatherhood and a common Brotherhood should not open their mouths in vain , nor fill them with deceit . The Lodge stands to-day , as it has so long stood , tho retreat of friendship and benevolence , and these should not be profaned ; its four sides symbolize the cardinal virtues of Temperance , Fortitude , Prudence and Justice ; its East , West aud South typify Brotherly Love , Belief , and Truth ; its height and depth
are parallel lines within which a Mason should walk , bounded by tho blue arch of heaven , which represents tho great circle of eternity . Having acquired tho right to bo known as a Mason , it ought to carry with it the greater truth , that the name is tho smaller part of tho privilege . The rank of Freemason , or Knight , in either grade , is only a purchase , and the seller receives therefor a given snm , coupled
with the assurance that tho buyer is of good character and report ; thus far tho exchange is considered one of equivalents ; but the further enlightenment of the neophyte can only be had by personal attention to , and a philosophical study of , the ceremonies through which he has passed . A right understanding of these leads to new
and increasing knowledge , to a broader and more comprehensive view of Masonic duties , to a more manly and tolerant character , to a higher and clearer conception of Brotherhood and Fatherhood , and though " vve may not agree in a statement about the Father , but believing in Him , and touching Him , we shall all be one . " —Liberal Freemason .
During the present week the Prince of Wales has been on a visit to the Duke of Portland afc Welbeck Abbey , and o-reat indeed have been the festivities in honour of the
event . His Royal Highness , on his arrival on Monday , was met by the Duke of Portland , and conducted , under an escort of the Sherwood Rangers , to the Abbey , where was assembled to greet him a numerous and fashionable
gathering . OnTuesday he shot overfche Portland preserves , among the party being the Duke of Manchester P . G . M . Norths and Hunts , the Marquis of Hartington , M . P ., the Earl of
Rosslyn Past Grand Master Mason Scotland , and Viscount Castlereagh , M . P . Yesterday ( Friday ) the Prince of Wales was to lunch with Earl Manvers at Thoresby Park , and to-day he leaves Welbeck on a visit to the Marquis of Bath , at Longleat .
Every one will be glad to have heard the intelligence which was announced early this week , in the Gourt Circular , to the effect that His Royal Highness the Duke of Albany is engaged to marry the Princess Helene of Waldeck , a sister of the Queen of the Netherlands , and
niece to the Queen of Sweden . The Prince is so popular with all classes of Her Majesty ' s lieges , and especially with his brother Masons , that the news of his engagement , though nofc unexpected , has been the subject of universal congratulation .
On Saturday afternoon Lord Mayor Ellis was in the position of the man who killed two birds with one stone . His one journey in the direction of Sydenham enabled him fco be present at the distribution of prizes in the Crystal Palace to the successful shots in the London Rifle Brigade ,
and also to pay his annual visit of inspection to the Royal Normal College for the Blind , at Upper Norwood . At both visits he was accompanied by the Lady Mayoress , who
had taken upon herself the task of giving away the aforesaid prizes , and fulfilled that task very gracefully . The Sheriffs , Bro . Alderman Hanson and Mr . Ogg , the Under-Sheriffs , and other civic functionaries likewise attended .
Bro . Edward Clarke , Q . C ., M . P ., occupied the chair at the inaugural banquet of the Dulwich and Camberwell Conservative Association , held at the Greyhound Hotel , Dnlwich , on Saturday evening last . An Amateur Dramatic performance was given at the
Town Hall , Twickenham , on Saturday evening last , in aid of i lie funds of St . John ' s Hospital . Tho programme included the late Tom Taylor ' s "Plot and Passion , " the part of Marie de Fontangcs boing most admirably rendered by Lady Monckton , wife of Sir John B . Monckton , President of the Board of General Purposes .
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Benevolent Fund Of D.G.L. New South Wales.
suggest thafc Masons of every Constitution shall have the same rights in connection with it . We certainly think it would be very un-Musonic if any distinction wero to be made in a proposal of such a character . It must bo remembered it is tho practice of Masonic Charity that is its
principal object , and at least wo must ascribe the possession of that characteristic to tho projectors of tho undertaking . Wo consider that tho insinuations of Bro . Elkington are most uncharitable , and , in our opinion , they should n ver have been allowed to pass unchallenged in District Grand
Lodge . It appears all but impossible for some speakers to adopt conciliatory language when they desire to oppose any project ; and yet it is well known that calm discussion , and quiet argument are more conducive to peace and harmony , and more likely to lead to the attainment of the
object in view , than any amount of abuse or bad feeling can possibly do . It is apparent , from our way of thinking , that the proposal made by the so-called disappointed and disaffected brethren is really consistent ; for immediately ifc is made public the District Grand Lodge ( English
Constitution ) takes the matter in hand , not as we think would havo been best , by combining with the promoters of the already suggested Fund , but by independent action , and that too after heaping abuse on the original
movers . However , let us hopo that the differences of opinion existing on the subject will not in any way delay the attainment of tho desired object , but that at an early date arrangements may be made which will give to some at least of those in need of ifc relief in their
declining days . As the matter now stands , a Committee of District Grand Lodge ( E . G . ) , consisting of the D . G . M ., the D . D . G . M ., the D . G . Treas ., the D . G . Sec , Bros . Simpson P . D . D . G . M ., Booth D . G . S . W ., F . Wright D . G . J . W ., D . Mitchell P . D . G . S . D ., F . B . Davidson
President Board of Benevolence , and Bro . Elkington , has been unanimously appointed " to consider and report upon the best means of increasing the present Benevolent Fund , "
especially with the view of affording " permanent assistance to aged and helpless brethren and their widows . " We await further particulars , with the hope that everything will combine to bring the proposal to a successful issue .
Education Of Freemasons.
EDUCATION OF FREEMASONS .
IT ia the mission and business of education to inform and enlighten tne understanding ; to instil into the mind principles of art , science , morals , religion and behaviour ; and so to carry on its work that improvement shall be perceptible in everything studied . The saying is a trite one that not to progress is to go backward , and this , if true in anything , is conspicuously so in Freemasonry .
The cosmopolita . i character of the institution of Freemasonry mnst necessarily include minds as diversified as are the members composing it , but the toleration with which it greets both religion and politics , prevents the breeding of dissensions in behalf of either . This being the well settled polity of Freemasonry , the person or persons who would undertake persistently to disturb it , would sooner
or later be overtaken with merited condemnation , and tho inherent dignity of an institution which has stood the test of ages would quickly remind the intermeddler of his lack of a high sense of propriety in the conduct of Masonic affairs . The force of character sustained by the Institution , as applied to its own immediate interests , will , therefore , generally prevail against
ignorance , and the meritorious brother will readily yield an obedience , heretofore withheld , if withheld at all , to an increase of knowledge and growth in Masonic education . It must be apparent tbe . i that the groat principles on which the superstructure of Freemasonry is erected are not endangered by ignorance , for these must abide always , but the lyings , warfares , and
wrongs , which come of ignorance , do much to endanger its peace , and disturb the serenity of its character . The remedial influence of education may not always be apparent among Masons , for the good and the bad do so closely press upon each other that the former may be rudely jostled in the house of its friends , while tho latter is skilfnl to assume the habit of disguise .
How then shall we be educated , in order that ind-vidnals , as well as the Institution , may be perceptibly benefited . Compared with the immensity of all knowledge , the individual man is as a mere child , beginning in the simplest way to acquire a knowledge of things , antl while the alphabet is before bim he leaves it to prattle about the thing itself . It is not astonishing therefore to
hear , as wo recently did , a Knight Templar and a Knight of Kadosh also , say that bo never read anything about Masonry ; ho liked to go to the meetings , however * , as a mere pastime ; but wo must do him tho credit of saying that he is in no sense an assassin of character , or a shirk-.. * of pecuniary claims ! , two important elements , and both
essential to the acqnisition of true Masonic education . The philosophy of Freemasonry , its morals , its dogmas , and religion are so little understood , and indeed so little regarded , that liko the KnigTit alluded to , there are scores upon scores who outwardly asanme the garb of tho Mason and the trappings of the Templar , without any higher aim than pastime . If naturally indolent , or envious ,
Education Of Freemasons.
or eager for place , ho has all tho internal qualities that fit him to earn the miserable name of Doctor BartoPs execration , and gradually , though surely , exhibit himself as an assassin of character , lieyoud question it is a truism , that none are qualified to teach hut . those who submit to learn ; not as tho parrot learns , to repeat words or sentences without once understanding their import , but as
one gifted with knowledge and wise enough to seek to increase it . The subjects about whioh one should be wise in Masonry aro many . Tho Master should understand its history , literature and jurisprudence , as well as its ritual ; the brethren should understand its morals and its religion ; the neophyte shonld loam in advance from these that a Mason does not reproach his brother openly , nor proclaim him an
offender , from a mere habit of evil speaking , and tho world should see by their example that it is good and pleasant for brethren to dwell together in unity . Freemasonry has had its assailants , from without no moro than from within ; Peter denied hia Master , and tho cocks have not yet ceased to crow ; repentance may also come to other disciples , but the teachers of tho Gospel of a common
Fatherhood and a common Brotherhood should not open their mouths in vain , nor fill them with deceit . The Lodge stands to-day , as it has so long stood , tho retreat of friendship and benevolence , and these should not be profaned ; its four sides symbolize the cardinal virtues of Temperance , Fortitude , Prudence and Justice ; its East , West aud South typify Brotherly Love , Belief , and Truth ; its height and depth
are parallel lines within which a Mason should walk , bounded by tho blue arch of heaven , which represents tho great circle of eternity . Having acquired tho right to bo known as a Mason , it ought to carry with it the greater truth , that the name is tho smaller part of tho privilege . The rank of Freemason , or Knight , in either grade , is only a purchase , and the seller receives therefor a given snm , coupled
with the assurance that tho buyer is of good character and report ; thus far tho exchange is considered one of equivalents ; but the further enlightenment of the neophyte can only be had by personal attention to , and a philosophical study of , the ceremonies through which he has passed . A right understanding of these leads to new
and increasing knowledge , to a broader and more comprehensive view of Masonic duties , to a more manly and tolerant character , to a higher and clearer conception of Brotherhood and Fatherhood , and though " vve may not agree in a statement about the Father , but believing in Him , and touching Him , we shall all be one . " —Liberal Freemason .
During the present week the Prince of Wales has been on a visit to the Duke of Portland afc Welbeck Abbey , and o-reat indeed have been the festivities in honour of the
event . His Royal Highness , on his arrival on Monday , was met by the Duke of Portland , and conducted , under an escort of the Sherwood Rangers , to the Abbey , where was assembled to greet him a numerous and fashionable
gathering . OnTuesday he shot overfche Portland preserves , among the party being the Duke of Manchester P . G . M . Norths and Hunts , the Marquis of Hartington , M . P ., the Earl of
Rosslyn Past Grand Master Mason Scotland , and Viscount Castlereagh , M . P . Yesterday ( Friday ) the Prince of Wales was to lunch with Earl Manvers at Thoresby Park , and to-day he leaves Welbeck on a visit to the Marquis of Bath , at Longleat .
Every one will be glad to have heard the intelligence which was announced early this week , in the Gourt Circular , to the effect that His Royal Highness the Duke of Albany is engaged to marry the Princess Helene of Waldeck , a sister of the Queen of the Netherlands , and
niece to the Queen of Sweden . The Prince is so popular with all classes of Her Majesty ' s lieges , and especially with his brother Masons , that the news of his engagement , though nofc unexpected , has been the subject of universal congratulation .
On Saturday afternoon Lord Mayor Ellis was in the position of the man who killed two birds with one stone . His one journey in the direction of Sydenham enabled him fco be present at the distribution of prizes in the Crystal Palace to the successful shots in the London Rifle Brigade ,
and also to pay his annual visit of inspection to the Royal Normal College for the Blind , at Upper Norwood . At both visits he was accompanied by the Lady Mayoress , who
had taken upon herself the task of giving away the aforesaid prizes , and fulfilled that task very gracefully . The Sheriffs , Bro . Alderman Hanson and Mr . Ogg , the Under-Sheriffs , and other civic functionaries likewise attended .
Bro . Edward Clarke , Q . C ., M . P ., occupied the chair at the inaugural banquet of the Dulwich and Camberwell Conservative Association , held at the Greyhound Hotel , Dnlwich , on Saturday evening last . An Amateur Dramatic performance was given at the
Town Hall , Twickenham , on Saturday evening last , in aid of i lie funds of St . John ' s Hospital . Tho programme included the late Tom Taylor ' s "Plot and Passion , " the part of Marie de Fontangcs boing most admirably rendered by Lady Monckton , wife of Sir John B . Monckton , President of the Board of General Purposes .