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they will kindly press the Journal upon the notice of their brethren . Every member indeed , however circumscribed his influence , may do something to help us . We are toiling , con amove , in a cause we have much at heart . We have unfolded the standard of Masonry before the world , and the first stones of our projected structure are laid . Are we too sanguine in thinking that we shall be encouraged until success is achieved , and the building completed ?
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS .
The Banffshire Eeporter , 15 th January 1875 . Kvory body , be it profession , trade , or association , must now have its special organ , for the purpose of ventilating its opinions , in order that it may he enabled to hold its proper place on tho platform of social existence , and tho wonder is that a body , or order , of such wide-spread ramifications as the " Brethren of the Mystic tie , "—a body which , although anathematised as a secret society , yet has the honour to have H . R . H . tho Princo of Wales at its
head , should not , long ere now , have had a special organ of its own . The want —if want it really was—has been now supplied . Wo havo before us tho first number of THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE which , as its name implies , is to bo the spocial organ and mouth-piece of tho brotherhood . If Freemasonry be what thU first number of its own special organ represents it to be—and wo have no reason to doubt that it is—the only pity is that all men are not Freemasons , for undoubtedly there is much need for a moro universal dissemination of tho
principles of " Brotherly Love , " and a higher sense of " Truth " and the moral obligations which the various members of society owe to each other . In short , this new-horn organ of Freemasonry says : — " Wo shall seek to makoTnii FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE as prosperous as possible , but we will not permit our pages to degenerate into a mere trade circular , nor will wo , for any immediate advantages , sacrifice tho high principles of * Brotherly Lovo , Relief and Truth , which henceforth shall shine before tho world as oif guiding stars . " If these bo not
words in courso , all must bid this organ of Freemasonry welcome ; and of its truth or falsehood , what follows may bo taken as a fair criterion . It is under tho head of "THE MASON : A GENTLEMAN . —Members of tho Craft are , one and all , agreed as to the social , moral and religious advantages of Freemasonry . Tho Master Mason , whatever his creed or country , knows that his connection with the Institution has superadded to his othcr ' opportunities of becoming a good citizen , a rule of life which embraces all the blessings that lie scattered up
and down the various beliefs into which the nations of the world are divided . Ho becomes assured that honour , virtue and benevolence are the qualities which should alono distinguish one class from anothor ; and that within the sacred bond of brotherhood all good Masons are equal in tho eyes of tho Great Architect of the Universe . Unfortunately , the outsido or popular world , who havo not entered tho penetralia of the Craft , are apt to apply to its members tho ordinary tests current in social lifo . Henco it is of vital importance to tho
Institution itself that all its members should bo persons of blameless lives , and it is equally important that they should possess that culture which distinguishes tho gentle from the ungentloman . It scorns to us quite possiblo that a brother may be a good , ordinary Mason , capable of fulfilling all tho duties enjoined in tho principles of " brotherly love , relief and truth , and yet be wanting in that trained scholarship which , although it enhances tho courtesies of life , is too often found along with a cold , cynical understanding . At the same time , wo
think it imperatively necessary that every Freemason should uso his best endeavours to polish and refine his intellect . Indeed , wo go on frankly and fearlessly stating our opinion that no man should bo chosen to hold office whose culture will not enable him to do honour to tho great and important duties of his station . " THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE , which appears to bo the property of a joint stock limited liability company , is of a handy sizo and form , and is neatly printed on very fine paper .
South London Chronicle , 16 th January 1875 . SPECIAL SEKIAI , LVTORATCHT . —With tho new year a new record of Masonic intelligence , entitled TUB FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE , sought public favour . From tho second number , wo find that tho fresh aspirant is really devoted to news and articles relating to tho Order , and is not a now general newspaper under
Ihogaisoof a special title ; as such , neatly printed as it is , and written in a fair style , the paper should succeed . In the western metropolitan area the chief Lodges exist , while in the southern the Masonic enterprise has already started the building of a handsome new hall , now nearly comp ' ctcd , to be mainly devoted to the requirements of tho Order . Morgan , ' of Barbican , is tho publisher .
The Hornet , 16 th January 1875 . Masonry flourishes a'l o vcr tho world . Tho literature of tho Craft is steadily increasing , Wo have this week the plensuro of welcoming into the world THE I ' KEEMASON ' S CUKONIO-LE , n well-edited weekly rocord of Masonic news .
Deal , "Walmer and Sandwich Mercury , 16 th January 1875 . Tna FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE is a now weekly journal of high-class literature , containing full particulars of the Fraternity , and a good summary of ceneral news , politics , & c . Furnished by tho Freemason ' s Chronicle Publishing Company , price 3 d .
The Brighouse News , 16 th January 1875 . TUB FBSKMASON ' S CHRONICLE , a weekly record of Masonic intelligence , price 3 d . Tho Freomasons in this neighbourhood will bo glad to learn that a ' weekly journal , the sizo of the Saturday Sevieir , lias been started in the interests of Frcomasonry . The first number of THE FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE appeared on 2 nd January 1875 . Besides a well written review of the leading political and
other events of tho day , many articles on the varied aspects of Freemasonry appear * in its columns . Uninteresting correspondence is maintained on subjects of interest to Freemasons . A very useful featuro of the journal is tho weekly diary of the nuetings of tho vnrions Lodges throughout tho country . To render this as complete as possible , tho co-operation of tho various secretaries throughout tho country is solicited . Columns arc also devoted to tho j notices of meetings . This journal is published by Mr . W . IV . Morgan , at M 7 ' ¦ Barbican , London , E . C . ' I
The Staffordshire Times , 15 th January 1875 . THB FREEMASON ' S CnRONiciB . —Morgan , 67 Barbican , E . C—This is a weekly periodical of If ! pages , published at threepence , and devoted to the rocord of Masonic intelligence . At present only two numbers of it have appeared . Its general appearance , however , is prepossessing ; its matter is well written and well selected , nnd in tho second number there is a particularly good article on " After-Dinner Speeches . " It is to bo hoped that Freemasons will support their organ , which cortainly represents them efficiently .
The Dewsbury Chronicle , 16 th January 1875 . This will bo found a very useful journal to the members of tho Craft : it is well edited , nnd gives a mass of carefully prepared information to Freemasons . Tho price is 3 d weekly . The Scottish "Freemasons' Magazine , 16 th January 1875 .
Wo have received the two first issues of Tun FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE a weekly journal ( published in London ) dovoted to Freemasonry , also givin g a short resume of general topics interesting to its readers . This journal will rsupplyawant much felt in England ; Masonic literature having been very feebly represented there during the last few years . Wo have no doubt oiir contemporary will attain a wide circulation , and we give it our best wishes .
Market Harborough Advertiser , 19 th January 1875 . THE FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE , a high class Masonic Journal , published with tho design of giving n complete rimme of intelligence relating to the Craft It contains notices of meetings throughout the kingdom , a diary for the week together with vigorous articles on the doings of the day , the Drama , & c ami will no doubt prove very useful to all Freemasons . Success cannot fail to attend it if the excellence of its second number , of which wc speak , bo maintained .
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Kingsbridge Gazette , 19 th January 1875 . The establishment of a new Masonic newspaper may bo by somo considered unnecessary , but the numbers of the new periodical before lis seem to contain in themselves a justification for their publication . The articles are good—one on "After-Dinner Speeches " being specially readable—tho reports of Lodges are full , and are more interesting than such reports usually are ; our Masonic friends can hardly do better , to keep themselves posted in current Masonic history , than to subscribe to this new journal .
Barnet Press , Finchley News and Edgware Chronicle , 23 rd January 1875 . Tho second number of THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE lies before ns , and ir wears the appcaranco of a class-journal destined to spend a long and useful lifo among tho Craft . The editor speaks in glowing terms of the enthusiastic reception which greeted tho first number , so wo suppose there is not much
occasion to prc- "S its acceptance on Masons generally . There may , however , bo somo in our own neighbourhood who havo not yet seen it , ami wo therefore suggest its purchase at oneo ( wo presume it is in print ) that in caso they become regular readers of 'CHE CHRONICLE , their subscription may dato from its birth . The first number has always a special interest , which increases in proportion to tho age and inllirnce to which a journal attains ; aud our roaders may thank us in after years for persuading them to expend tho modest sum of threepence to obtain No . 1 of Vol . I . of THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . We don't know that the promoters aspire to much popularity outside tho borders of their
Craft , but tho specimen copy before us contains two or three articles of general interest . Some remarks on " After-Dinner Speeches " arc worth reading by all who seek to shino in this much-neglected department of oratory ; and the loader npnn " The political situation in Em-ope " may please readers who prefer gaining ' their information upon such subjects from articles divested of political bias . The remainder of tho Hi pages , fcp . folio , nro chiefly filled with news , correspondence , and essays interesting only to Freemasons , but their CHRONICLH will soon boast a large circulation if but a tithe of the Craft in England support it . We wish it abundant prosperity .
Hastings and St . Leonard ' s News , 22 nd January 1875 . Tna FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE is a new weekly paper of great promise , giving not only its " weekly record of Masonic Intelligence " ( which it does fully and methodically ) , but a fair amount of general news , and leading articles ! which appear to be sensibly written . A good example is that on " After-Dinner Speeches . " Although not Freemasons ourselves , wc havo been greatly pleased with the paper , and warmly recommend it .
Leigh Chronicle , 23 rd January 1875 . With tho now year the first number of THE FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE made its appearance . Tho Masons of the United Kingdom are sufficiently numerous to support , more than ono journal representing the interests of tho Craft , anil tho new Masonic newspaper will undoubtedly bo a success if conducted with spirit , and in accordance with the principles of the mystic brotherhood .
The Beverley Weekly Becorder , 23 rd January 1875 . A new Masonic journal , under tho title of TitR FRREMASON ' CHRONICLE , has been commenced iu London . It is a threepenny weekly pnprr , and contains a good selection of news , special attention being of cuirse devoted to matters affecting the Craft .
The Surrey Comet , 23 rd January 1875 . A new Misonic weekly newspaper—THE FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE—commenced it * first number with tho beginning of the new year . Besides Ma-onic news and articles on Masonic questions , iho new venture— whi h is the property of a company of Freomasons—notice- " events and subjects of mote general interest , and appears likely to fill a wiiLt long felt among the brotherhood .
Leighton Buzzard Observer , 26 th January 1875 . Tho Freemasons havo established a weekly j mrnal undor tho fcitlo OFTICB FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE , published at threepence The first number has mi t with a very encouraging receprion nnd a wale circulation . From an article appearing in tho s- ennd number we glean that arrangements nro being made by tho proprietors for tho cupply of regular memoranda of a'l Lodge meetings of importance , and to givo a complete weekly r & mme of Masonic intelliirencu .
With respect to the literary dep -irtmcnt , it is intended to give a SOT ics of arti Ies on Masonic qu ^ st'ons of high interest , from tho pens of competent brothers who are well trained in literary work , and to establish correspondent-hips in . India , America ., and the Colonic- " , so ihat readers may ho posted npintho proceedings of the C aft throughout the wide range of the Masonic world . An effort is to be made to keep trie readers of THE CHRONICLE informed of the
proceedings ol their military brethren , and to make the reports of'his branch of the Graft co-exfeusive with tho great empire over which tho Queen holds sway . Articles on question * of moment connected with the outer world will not he wanting , to va \ v tho interest , and as these will be written from a Masonic standpoint , they will , dauntless , be heartily w . Iconic . Tho vast mass of Masonic literature which has emanated from the pens of gifted brothers
during tho last generation will not be overlook n , and , in Addition to fair nnd impart ill notices of current pnb'i ations , will be prepared , from time to time , careful papers upon the old standard works connected with the Order , in which lie omb rimed tho ripo experience of in n who were bright stars in tho brilliant galaxy of the distinguished memhors of the Craft . It is promised that neither timo , labour nor expense shall bo spared to command universal support .
Greenock Telegraph and Clyde Shipping Gazette , 26 th January 1875 . The number of THE FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE for last Saturday is tho fourth that has been issued of this journal , nnd is a good specimen of what such a
workshould bo , containing a large variety of matter . Besides items of intelligence from numerous Lodges , there are readable summaries of general news , literary and dramatic criticisms , and articles on Masonic subjects , one of which is "Sincerity , " a trait in the Masonic character which is insisted on . There is also the address , by Mr . C . I . I'nton , to the Orange Brotherhood of Scotland . Wo should say THE CHRONICLE will be found very acceptable to the Fraternity , wherever residing .
Byde News , 30 th January 1875 . Wo commend this new weekly journal to the notice of our Masonic friends . It . is well got up , clearly priii ted , and contains a mass of interesting and eminently readable Masonic intelligence . The price is but threepence ppr week , nnd brethren of the ancient Craft would do well to become subscribers .
Trowbridge and North Wilts Advertiser , 30 th January 1875 . A FEW WOBDS ABOUT FREEMASONS . —This large and powerful body , whose movements havo always been wrapped in profound mystery , and whose saying * and doings have necessarily been but feebly represented in newspapers to the vulgar gaze of a prying public , have now issued a newspaper of their own , TBB FRKEMASOM ' CHRONICLE , 16 pages , price 3 d , neatly printed and apparently well edited , and containing carefully prepared information interesting to the brotherhood . From No . 4 , which lies before us , we take the following mysteriou * romarks : — " We claim that every true Mason is essentiall y a sincere man .
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they will kindly press the Journal upon the notice of their brethren . Every member indeed , however circumscribed his influence , may do something to help us . We are toiling , con amove , in a cause we have much at heart . We have unfolded the standard of Masonry before the world , and the first stones of our projected structure are laid . Are we too sanguine in thinking that we shall be encouraged until success is achieved , and the building completed ?
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS .
The Banffshire Eeporter , 15 th January 1875 . Kvory body , be it profession , trade , or association , must now have its special organ , for the purpose of ventilating its opinions , in order that it may he enabled to hold its proper place on tho platform of social existence , and tho wonder is that a body , or order , of such wide-spread ramifications as the " Brethren of the Mystic tie , "—a body which , although anathematised as a secret society , yet has the honour to have H . R . H . tho Princo of Wales at its
head , should not , long ere now , have had a special organ of its own . The want —if want it really was—has been now supplied . Wo havo before us tho first number of THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE which , as its name implies , is to bo the spocial organ and mouth-piece of tho brotherhood . If Freemasonry be what thU first number of its own special organ represents it to be—and wo have no reason to doubt that it is—the only pity is that all men are not Freemasons , for undoubtedly there is much need for a moro universal dissemination of tho
principles of " Brotherly Love , " and a higher sense of " Truth " and the moral obligations which the various members of society owe to each other . In short , this new-horn organ of Freemasonry says : — " Wo shall seek to makoTnii FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE as prosperous as possible , but we will not permit our pages to degenerate into a mere trade circular , nor will wo , for any immediate advantages , sacrifice tho high principles of * Brotherly Lovo , Relief and Truth , which henceforth shall shine before tho world as oif guiding stars . " If these bo not
words in courso , all must bid this organ of Freemasonry welcome ; and of its truth or falsehood , what follows may bo taken as a fair criterion . It is under tho head of "THE MASON : A GENTLEMAN . —Members of tho Craft are , one and all , agreed as to the social , moral and religious advantages of Freemasonry . Tho Master Mason , whatever his creed or country , knows that his connection with the Institution has superadded to his othcr ' opportunities of becoming a good citizen , a rule of life which embraces all the blessings that lie scattered up
and down the various beliefs into which the nations of the world are divided . Ho becomes assured that honour , virtue and benevolence are the qualities which should alono distinguish one class from anothor ; and that within the sacred bond of brotherhood all good Masons are equal in tho eyes of tho Great Architect of the Universe . Unfortunately , the outsido or popular world , who havo not entered tho penetralia of the Craft , are apt to apply to its members tho ordinary tests current in social lifo . Henco it is of vital importance to tho
Institution itself that all its members should bo persons of blameless lives , and it is equally important that they should possess that culture which distinguishes tho gentle from the ungentloman . It scorns to us quite possiblo that a brother may be a good , ordinary Mason , capable of fulfilling all tho duties enjoined in tho principles of " brotherly love , relief and truth , and yet be wanting in that trained scholarship which , although it enhances tho courtesies of life , is too often found along with a cold , cynical understanding . At the same time , wo
think it imperatively necessary that every Freemason should uso his best endeavours to polish and refine his intellect . Indeed , wo go on frankly and fearlessly stating our opinion that no man should bo chosen to hold office whose culture will not enable him to do honour to tho great and important duties of his station . " THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE , which appears to bo the property of a joint stock limited liability company , is of a handy sizo and form , and is neatly printed on very fine paper .
South London Chronicle , 16 th January 1875 . SPECIAL SEKIAI , LVTORATCHT . —With tho new year a new record of Masonic intelligence , entitled TUB FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE , sought public favour . From tho second number , wo find that tho fresh aspirant is really devoted to news and articles relating to tho Order , and is not a now general newspaper under
Ihogaisoof a special title ; as such , neatly printed as it is , and written in a fair style , the paper should succeed . In the western metropolitan area the chief Lodges exist , while in the southern the Masonic enterprise has already started the building of a handsome new hall , now nearly comp ' ctcd , to be mainly devoted to the requirements of tho Order . Morgan , ' of Barbican , is tho publisher .
The Hornet , 16 th January 1875 . Masonry flourishes a'l o vcr tho world . Tho literature of tho Craft is steadily increasing , Wo have this week the plensuro of welcoming into the world THE I ' KEEMASON ' S CUKONIO-LE , n well-edited weekly rocord of Masonic news .
Deal , "Walmer and Sandwich Mercury , 16 th January 1875 . Tna FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE is a now weekly journal of high-class literature , containing full particulars of the Fraternity , and a good summary of ceneral news , politics , & c . Furnished by tho Freemason ' s Chronicle Publishing Company , price 3 d .
The Brighouse News , 16 th January 1875 . TUB FBSKMASON ' S CHRONICLE , a weekly record of Masonic intelligence , price 3 d . Tho Freomasons in this neighbourhood will bo glad to learn that a ' weekly journal , the sizo of the Saturday Sevieir , lias been started in the interests of Frcomasonry . The first number of THE FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE appeared on 2 nd January 1875 . Besides a well written review of the leading political and
other events of tho day , many articles on the varied aspects of Freemasonry appear * in its columns . Uninteresting correspondence is maintained on subjects of interest to Freemasons . A very useful featuro of the journal is tho weekly diary of the nuetings of tho vnrions Lodges throughout tho country . To render this as complete as possible , tho co-operation of tho various secretaries throughout tho country is solicited . Columns arc also devoted to tho j notices of meetings . This journal is published by Mr . W . IV . Morgan , at M 7 ' ¦ Barbican , London , E . C . ' I
The Staffordshire Times , 15 th January 1875 . THB FREEMASON ' S CnRONiciB . —Morgan , 67 Barbican , E . C—This is a weekly periodical of If ! pages , published at threepence , and devoted to the rocord of Masonic intelligence . At present only two numbers of it have appeared . Its general appearance , however , is prepossessing ; its matter is well written and well selected , nnd in tho second number there is a particularly good article on " After-Dinner Speeches . " It is to bo hoped that Freemasons will support their organ , which cortainly represents them efficiently .
The Dewsbury Chronicle , 16 th January 1875 . This will bo found a very useful journal to the members of tho Craft : it is well edited , nnd gives a mass of carefully prepared information to Freemasons . Tho price is 3 d weekly . The Scottish "Freemasons' Magazine , 16 th January 1875 .
Wo have received the two first issues of Tun FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE a weekly journal ( published in London ) dovoted to Freemasonry , also givin g a short resume of general topics interesting to its readers . This journal will rsupplyawant much felt in England ; Masonic literature having been very feebly represented there during the last few years . Wo have no doubt oiir contemporary will attain a wide circulation , and we give it our best wishes .
Market Harborough Advertiser , 19 th January 1875 . THE FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE , a high class Masonic Journal , published with tho design of giving n complete rimme of intelligence relating to the Craft It contains notices of meetings throughout the kingdom , a diary for the week together with vigorous articles on the doings of the day , the Drama , & c ami will no doubt prove very useful to all Freemasons . Success cannot fail to attend it if the excellence of its second number , of which wc speak , bo maintained .
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Kingsbridge Gazette , 19 th January 1875 . The establishment of a new Masonic newspaper may bo by somo considered unnecessary , but the numbers of the new periodical before lis seem to contain in themselves a justification for their publication . The articles are good—one on "After-Dinner Speeches " being specially readable—tho reports of Lodges are full , and are more interesting than such reports usually are ; our Masonic friends can hardly do better , to keep themselves posted in current Masonic history , than to subscribe to this new journal .
Barnet Press , Finchley News and Edgware Chronicle , 23 rd January 1875 . Tho second number of THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE lies before ns , and ir wears the appcaranco of a class-journal destined to spend a long and useful lifo among tho Craft . The editor speaks in glowing terms of the enthusiastic reception which greeted tho first number , so wo suppose there is not much
occasion to prc- "S its acceptance on Masons generally . There may , however , bo somo in our own neighbourhood who havo not yet seen it , ami wo therefore suggest its purchase at oneo ( wo presume it is in print ) that in caso they become regular readers of 'CHE CHRONICLE , their subscription may dato from its birth . The first number has always a special interest , which increases in proportion to tho age and inllirnce to which a journal attains ; aud our roaders may thank us in after years for persuading them to expend tho modest sum of threepence to obtain No . 1 of Vol . I . of THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . We don't know that the promoters aspire to much popularity outside tho borders of their
Craft , but tho specimen copy before us contains two or three articles of general interest . Some remarks on " After-Dinner Speeches " arc worth reading by all who seek to shino in this much-neglected department of oratory ; and the loader npnn " The political situation in Em-ope " may please readers who prefer gaining ' their information upon such subjects from articles divested of political bias . The remainder of tho Hi pages , fcp . folio , nro chiefly filled with news , correspondence , and essays interesting only to Freemasons , but their CHRONICLH will soon boast a large circulation if but a tithe of the Craft in England support it . We wish it abundant prosperity .
Hastings and St . Leonard ' s News , 22 nd January 1875 . Tna FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE is a new weekly paper of great promise , giving not only its " weekly record of Masonic Intelligence " ( which it does fully and methodically ) , but a fair amount of general news , and leading articles ! which appear to be sensibly written . A good example is that on " After-Dinner Speeches . " Although not Freemasons ourselves , wc havo been greatly pleased with the paper , and warmly recommend it .
Leigh Chronicle , 23 rd January 1875 . With tho now year the first number of THE FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE made its appearance . Tho Masons of the United Kingdom are sufficiently numerous to support , more than ono journal representing the interests of tho Craft , anil tho new Masonic newspaper will undoubtedly bo a success if conducted with spirit , and in accordance with the principles of the mystic brotherhood .
The Beverley Weekly Becorder , 23 rd January 1875 . A new Masonic journal , under tho title of TitR FRREMASON ' CHRONICLE , has been commenced iu London . It is a threepenny weekly pnprr , and contains a good selection of news , special attention being of cuirse devoted to matters affecting the Craft .
The Surrey Comet , 23 rd January 1875 . A new Misonic weekly newspaper—THE FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE—commenced it * first number with tho beginning of the new year . Besides Ma-onic news and articles on Masonic questions , iho new venture— whi h is the property of a company of Freomasons—notice- " events and subjects of mote general interest , and appears likely to fill a wiiLt long felt among the brotherhood .
Leighton Buzzard Observer , 26 th January 1875 . Tho Freemasons havo established a weekly j mrnal undor tho fcitlo OFTICB FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE , published at threepence The first number has mi t with a very encouraging receprion nnd a wale circulation . From an article appearing in tho s- ennd number we glean that arrangements nro being made by tho proprietors for tho cupply of regular memoranda of a'l Lodge meetings of importance , and to givo a complete weekly r & mme of Masonic intelliirencu .
With respect to the literary dep -irtmcnt , it is intended to give a SOT ics of arti Ies on Masonic qu ^ st'ons of high interest , from tho pens of competent brothers who are well trained in literary work , and to establish correspondent-hips in . India , America ., and the Colonic- " , so ihat readers may ho posted npintho proceedings of the C aft throughout the wide range of the Masonic world . An effort is to be made to keep trie readers of THE CHRONICLE informed of the
proceedings ol their military brethren , and to make the reports of'his branch of the Graft co-exfeusive with tho great empire over which tho Queen holds sway . Articles on question * of moment connected with the outer world will not he wanting , to va \ v tho interest , and as these will be written from a Masonic standpoint , they will , dauntless , be heartily w . Iconic . Tho vast mass of Masonic literature which has emanated from the pens of gifted brothers
during tho last generation will not be overlook n , and , in Addition to fair nnd impart ill notices of current pnb'i ations , will be prepared , from time to time , careful papers upon the old standard works connected with the Order , in which lie omb rimed tho ripo experience of in n who were bright stars in tho brilliant galaxy of the distinguished memhors of the Craft . It is promised that neither timo , labour nor expense shall bo spared to command universal support .
Greenock Telegraph and Clyde Shipping Gazette , 26 th January 1875 . The number of THE FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE for last Saturday is tho fourth that has been issued of this journal , nnd is a good specimen of what such a
workshould bo , containing a large variety of matter . Besides items of intelligence from numerous Lodges , there are readable summaries of general news , literary and dramatic criticisms , and articles on Masonic subjects , one of which is "Sincerity , " a trait in the Masonic character which is insisted on . There is also the address , by Mr . C . I . I'nton , to the Orange Brotherhood of Scotland . Wo should say THE CHRONICLE will be found very acceptable to the Fraternity , wherever residing .
Byde News , 30 th January 1875 . Wo commend this new weekly journal to the notice of our Masonic friends . It . is well got up , clearly priii ted , and contains a mass of interesting and eminently readable Masonic intelligence . The price is but threepence ppr week , nnd brethren of the ancient Craft would do well to become subscribers .
Trowbridge and North Wilts Advertiser , 30 th January 1875 . A FEW WOBDS ABOUT FREEMASONS . —This large and powerful body , whose movements havo always been wrapped in profound mystery , and whose saying * and doings have necessarily been but feebly represented in newspapers to the vulgar gaze of a prying public , have now issued a newspaper of their own , TBB FRKEMASOM ' CHRONICLE , 16 pages , price 3 d , neatly printed and apparently well edited , and containing carefully prepared information interesting to the brotherhood . From No . 4 , which lies before us , we take the following mysteriou * romarks : — " We claim that every true Mason is essentiall y a sincere man .