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Consecration Of A Mark Masons' Lodge At Northampton.
knowing him thoroughly ancl Well that thoy could discover those qualities . Thoro were many reasons Avhy tho Lodgo should be congratulated upon having such a Master as Bro . Halo . In establishing a new Lodge , ifc was a good thing to havo a Master Avhom tho members could look up to , appreciate , and admire . The great thiug in starting a now Lodgo Avas to start Avell , and to take care
that brethren should bo taught to qualify themselves to step into the shoes of tho outgoing Masters . Ho trusted they might havo a prosperous aud agreeable year under his Mastership—that thoy Avould be all of ono mind , and put their shoulders to the wheel , so that the first year of tho Sfc . Simon do Liz Lodgo might go offAvith all tho eclat that thoy could desire . Tho W . M . thanked the brethren
most herrtily for tho cordial manner iu which thoy had received tho toasfc . Ifc Avas a very proud moment in his life being tho first Master of tho first Mark Lodge in Northampton , and ho should regard ifc as a red-lottcr day to the end of his existence . Ifc would prove an incentive to him to advance tho causo of Masonry , if possible , moro than ever ho had douo in tho past . He was comparatively a young
Mason , having been initiated only in 1871 ; still ho had the honour of being tho Master of tho Wentworth Lodgo for a second year , after having served every office in the Perseverance Lodge . Ifc Avas his ambition from the first to become tho Master of his Lodge . Ho tried all he possibly could to gain the affection of his brethren , and to be nominated to some position in the Lodge , so that
he might riso step by step till ho should reach tho summit of the ladder . That , they knew , ho had done , bnt to be Master of a Mark Lodge was a long way from bis thoughts , inasmuch as he was only J . D . of tho Simon do Montfort Lodge afc Leicester . However , thanks to tho kindness of the brethren , he had attained to that proud position . In conclusion , he
presaged for the Lodgo a long career of future prosperity . Bro . Sanders next gave " The health of tho Honorary Members , " the toast being heartily Avelcomed , ancl acknowledged in a few happily - chosen sentences by Bro . Thorpe . Bro . Hamilton Parker proposed " The Masonic Institutions and tho Mark Benevolent Fund , " in responding to which toast Bro . Frederick Binckes , Grand Secretary ,
and Secretary of tho Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , delivered an earnest and impressive address on tho claims Avhich charity has upon the attention of Freemasons . He spoko of tho vast amount of benefit which was dispensed by the united aid of the brethren in the country , and expressed his opinion that although the success of Masonry was often thought to be evidenced by the increase of Lodges ,
yet he fancied the timo might come Avhen , by a laxity of caro in the admission of members , there may be greater demands thrust upon the Charitable Institutions of the Craft than they had any idea of at present . In conclusion , he advocated tho claims of tho Mark Benevolent Fund , and hoped thafc tho Festival in aid of that charity , which is to take place at the Alexandra Palace on the 12 th of July , Avould
be a great success . Tho remaining toasts were those of the " Officers of tho Lodgo , " and " Tho Tyler ' s Toast , " these having been duly honoured , the remainder of the evening was devoted to harmony . It Avas the unanimous verdict that although the weatherhad undoubtedl y kept many brethren away who wonld otherwise have attended , never , thcless the proceedings AVCVO of tho most happy and congratulatory description .
Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Ocrrespondents . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications . All Letters must bear the name and address of the Writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith .
THE GIRLS' SCHOOL . To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIB AND BROTHER , —In your Analysis of the Lists announced ut tho late Festival , you state thafc " amongst the absentees again is Northamptonshire , which with Hunts comprises nine Lodges , whose only contribution , so far as AVO can recollect , was a hundred guineas sent up in 1877 . " In this yon are mistaken , as Northamptonshire and
Hunts Avere contributors of upwards of thirty guineas , which , as a Past Grand Warden of that Province , I placed on my List , thongh then acting as Steward on behalf of my London Lodgo . The Province , I may add , had previously sent a Steward to the Benevolent Festival Avith a Fifty Guineas Lisfc , ancl in 1878 the Charities had not been forgotten .
I do not concur in all tho remarks made by yonr analyzer . The censnring tone adopted by him is , in my opinion , moro likely to divert the flow of contributions ox' subscriptions than to increase it . Many Provinces elect to take annnally one of the Masonic Charitable Institutions to become tho recipient of their bounty , and to concentrate thoir exertions iu promoting the selected Institution ' s
prosperity , rather than to mako spasmodic and disconnected applications to members or to Lodges for each Institution as its Festival comes round . A continuance of your censuring criticisms may lead to a total Avithdrawal of support , as many will argue that tho effect of being branded as absentees tivico in each year in a publication
circulating over all England Avould nofc be increased Avero tho criticism repeated in your third analysis . In Masonry , as in mundano affairs generally , the sv . avitcr iu modois preferable to the for titer in re , ancl I certainly think it Avould bo Avell to avoid , applying the latter until the former had failed in its application . I am , Dear Sir and Brother ,
xonrs truly and fraternally , EDWARD Cox , P . M . 360 Northampton , and 657 London , 102 Chancery Lauc , 28 th May , lfc / D ,
Correspondence.
FREEMASONRY AND ITS CHARITIES .
To the Editor of the FREEMASON s CHRONICLE . DEAR . SIR AND BROTHER , — In reply to a suggestion of "A SUBSCRIBER " that there must bo somo mistake on my part . is to tho amount expended on tho two Masonic Schools during tho past year , Avill you permit mo to explain that , in the absence of any accounts , my original letter AA * as based npon an approximate cost of £ 13 , 500
for each School , and allowed for tho present full number of 410 children , giving an average as therein stated of over £ G 5 per head . Tho Treasurer ' s cash statement of tho Girls' School , sinco published , shows tho outlay on that Institution to havo been £ 15 , 317 , or an average of upwards of £ 78 10 s per head for 195 children . Tho following summary of tho latest statements of a few kindred Insti . tntions may bo useful to somo of your readers for comparison : —
Institution . No . of Inmates . Expenditure . London Orphan Asylum 510 £ 17 , 093 Fatherless Children 282 8 , 07 G Royal Albert Asylum 198 5 , 521
Sfc . Anne ' s 335 12 , 707 Royal Masonio Institution for Girls 195 15 , 317 A short analysis showing the cost per head in tho same Schools may also bo acceptable . Tho amounts aro stated in pounds and decimals .
InsU'u . ' « ra c ' ostnE fwi ™« & aI «^ , A ° Every other Total per institution . ri . ovisiong . UoUm-g . ^ . m \ ^ Expenditnr 0 i hen [|_ £ £ £ ' £ £ London Orphan 11 * 451 5-510 9 * 555 5 * 105 31 * 651 Asylum Fatherless Chil- 10 * G 5 G 4 * 415 5-496 8070 28 * 637 dren ... Royal Albert 10 * 459 2 * 707 5 G * 21 9 * 035 27 * 882 Asylum Sfc . Anne ' s . .. 14 * 761 4-065 G' 713 8 ' 741 34 * 310 R . Masonic Insti . 1 T 215 G * 138 12-435 48 * 759 78 * 547
tufcionforGirls From these figures it will bo seen thafc , so far as tho Girls' School is concerned , tho average cost first approximately estimated was
considerably below tho actual outlay ; but Avith respect to the Boys ' School I mast reserve my reply until the Committee shall havo been pleased to furnish the Governors with the accounts which aro " to dispose satisfactorily of tho statements and assertions of , " Yours fraternally , H . 27 th May 1879 .
"WHICH IS CORRECT ?"
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , — [ for one am delighted with tho very ready manner in which Bro . Stevens has responded to the suggestions contained in your opportune " editorial " a fortnight ago . A word to tho Aviso is sufficient , and our worthy brother rose like a trout to tho May-fly , which you so adroitly cast him . Many brethren
Avill , liko myself , bo on the qui vice now for hints and information which Avill prove useful to ns in out * researches after Masonic light . I am nofc an old Mason , bufc havo a very deep A'eneration for those who are so unselfish as to dispense freely the wisdom they have gained by years of work and experience ; and I therefore , on the part of a very largo section of the Crafb tender my grateful thanks to any
veterans of our Order who , instead of hoarding up their wealth and knowledge , endeavour to disseminate it for the advantage of every member of the brotherhood . As a rule , tho ordinary working of a Lodge fails to reveal to any but tho close ancl astute practitioner who can afford the timo and has the ability to discern the real beauties of our system . And therefore he is a benefactor who ,
instead of hiding tho light that is in him under a bushel , diffuses thafc light for the benefit of his felloAvs . Such a man exemplifies the true spirit of Masonry by assisting the brethren in the capacity of Preceptor even ; but in such a case tho value of his influence is to a certain extent limited . No man can speak so eloquently or appeal to so large an audience as he who has the ability to give utteranco
to his thoughts throngh the medium of a public print . Thousands upon thousands read the message thus sent through tho valuable mediums of the Masonic press , and whilst thanking those kind and disinterested brethren who show themselves Avilliug to encourage and enlighten thoso of us who have not had the experience or perhaps the opportunity of acquiring the " deeper draughts from the foun « tains of truth . " I would also tender you our grateful acknowledg .
ments for having opened the columns of your valuable journal , by means of which wo can read tho advantages of such correspondence . I may have a few questions to ask , anon , respecting matters on Avhich it is important AVO should bo informed " which is correct ? " Mean , while , again thanking Bro . Stevens for his promised letters , and hoping other brethren will take up so interesting and essential a work .
' lotlie Editor of tlio FREEMASON S CHRONIC * - , ! -:. DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —I AVO immensely pleased to read Bro ; Stevens' excellent letter last weel : his remarks arc only too true , both as to the ritual ancl tho case nth which newly-fledged Masons are enabled to found new Lodges , J am sure ifc would bo a great boon
I remain , dear Sir and Brother , Yours fraternally , FELLOW CRAFT .
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Consecration Of A Mark Masons' Lodge At Northampton.
knowing him thoroughly ancl Well that thoy could discover those qualities . Thoro were many reasons Avhy tho Lodgo should be congratulated upon having such a Master as Bro . Halo . In establishing a new Lodge , ifc was a good thing to havo a Master Avhom tho members could look up to , appreciate , and admire . The great thiug in starting a now Lodgo Avas to start Avell , and to take care
that brethren should bo taught to qualify themselves to step into the shoes of tho outgoing Masters . Ho trusted they might havo a prosperous aud agreeable year under his Mastership—that thoy Avould be all of ono mind , and put their shoulders to the wheel , so that the first year of tho Sfc . Simon do Liz Lodgo might go offAvith all tho eclat that thoy could desire . Tho W . M . thanked the brethren
most herrtily for tho cordial manner iu which thoy had received tho toasfc . Ifc Avas a very proud moment in his life being tho first Master of tho first Mark Lodge in Northampton , and ho should regard ifc as a red-lottcr day to the end of his existence . Ifc would prove an incentive to him to advance tho causo of Masonry , if possible , moro than ever ho had douo in tho past . He was comparatively a young
Mason , having been initiated only in 1871 ; still ho had the honour of being tho Master of tho Wentworth Lodgo for a second year , after having served every office in the Perseverance Lodge . Ifc Avas his ambition from the first to become tho Master of his Lodge . Ho tried all he possibly could to gain the affection of his brethren , and to be nominated to some position in the Lodge , so that
he might riso step by step till ho should reach tho summit of the ladder . That , they knew , ho had done , bnt to be Master of a Mark Lodge was a long way from bis thoughts , inasmuch as he was only J . D . of tho Simon do Montfort Lodge afc Leicester . However , thanks to tho kindness of the brethren , he had attained to that proud position . In conclusion , he
presaged for the Lodgo a long career of future prosperity . Bro . Sanders next gave " The health of tho Honorary Members , " the toast being heartily Avelcomed , ancl acknowledged in a few happily - chosen sentences by Bro . Thorpe . Bro . Hamilton Parker proposed " The Masonic Institutions and tho Mark Benevolent Fund , " in responding to which toast Bro . Frederick Binckes , Grand Secretary ,
and Secretary of tho Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , delivered an earnest and impressive address on tho claims Avhich charity has upon the attention of Freemasons . He spoko of tho vast amount of benefit which was dispensed by the united aid of the brethren in the country , and expressed his opinion that although the success of Masonry was often thought to be evidenced by the increase of Lodges ,
yet he fancied the timo might come Avhen , by a laxity of caro in the admission of members , there may be greater demands thrust upon the Charitable Institutions of the Craft than they had any idea of at present . In conclusion , he advocated tho claims of tho Mark Benevolent Fund , and hoped thafc tho Festival in aid of that charity , which is to take place at the Alexandra Palace on the 12 th of July , Avould
be a great success . Tho remaining toasts were those of the " Officers of tho Lodgo , " and " Tho Tyler ' s Toast , " these having been duly honoured , the remainder of the evening was devoted to harmony . It Avas the unanimous verdict that although the weatherhad undoubtedl y kept many brethren away who wonld otherwise have attended , never , thcless the proceedings AVCVO of tho most happy and congratulatory description .
Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Ocrrespondents . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications . All Letters must bear the name and address of the Writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith .
THE GIRLS' SCHOOL . To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIB AND BROTHER , —In your Analysis of the Lists announced ut tho late Festival , you state thafc " amongst the absentees again is Northamptonshire , which with Hunts comprises nine Lodges , whose only contribution , so far as AVO can recollect , was a hundred guineas sent up in 1877 . " In this yon are mistaken , as Northamptonshire and
Hunts Avere contributors of upwards of thirty guineas , which , as a Past Grand Warden of that Province , I placed on my List , thongh then acting as Steward on behalf of my London Lodgo . The Province , I may add , had previously sent a Steward to the Benevolent Festival Avith a Fifty Guineas Lisfc , ancl in 1878 the Charities had not been forgotten .
I do not concur in all tho remarks made by yonr analyzer . The censnring tone adopted by him is , in my opinion , moro likely to divert the flow of contributions ox' subscriptions than to increase it . Many Provinces elect to take annnally one of the Masonic Charitable Institutions to become tho recipient of their bounty , and to concentrate thoir exertions iu promoting the selected Institution ' s
prosperity , rather than to mako spasmodic and disconnected applications to members or to Lodges for each Institution as its Festival comes round . A continuance of your censuring criticisms may lead to a total Avithdrawal of support , as many will argue that tho effect of being branded as absentees tivico in each year in a publication
circulating over all England Avould nofc be increased Avero tho criticism repeated in your third analysis . In Masonry , as in mundano affairs generally , the sv . avitcr iu modois preferable to the for titer in re , ancl I certainly think it Avould bo Avell to avoid , applying the latter until the former had failed in its application . I am , Dear Sir and Brother ,
xonrs truly and fraternally , EDWARD Cox , P . M . 360 Northampton , and 657 London , 102 Chancery Lauc , 28 th May , lfc / D ,
Correspondence.
FREEMASONRY AND ITS CHARITIES .
To the Editor of the FREEMASON s CHRONICLE . DEAR . SIR AND BROTHER , — In reply to a suggestion of "A SUBSCRIBER " that there must bo somo mistake on my part . is to tho amount expended on tho two Masonic Schools during tho past year , Avill you permit mo to explain that , in the absence of any accounts , my original letter AA * as based npon an approximate cost of £ 13 , 500
for each School , and allowed for tho present full number of 410 children , giving an average as therein stated of over £ G 5 per head . Tho Treasurer ' s cash statement of tho Girls' School , sinco published , shows tho outlay on that Institution to havo been £ 15 , 317 , or an average of upwards of £ 78 10 s per head for 195 children . Tho following summary of tho latest statements of a few kindred Insti . tntions may bo useful to somo of your readers for comparison : —
Institution . No . of Inmates . Expenditure . London Orphan Asylum 510 £ 17 , 093 Fatherless Children 282 8 , 07 G Royal Albert Asylum 198 5 , 521
Sfc . Anne ' s 335 12 , 707 Royal Masonio Institution for Girls 195 15 , 317 A short analysis showing the cost per head in tho same Schools may also bo acceptable . Tho amounts aro stated in pounds and decimals .
InsU'u . ' « ra c ' ostnE fwi ™« & aI «^ , A ° Every other Total per institution . ri . ovisiong . UoUm-g . ^ . m \ ^ Expenditnr 0 i hen [|_ £ £ £ ' £ £ London Orphan 11 * 451 5-510 9 * 555 5 * 105 31 * 651 Asylum Fatherless Chil- 10 * G 5 G 4 * 415 5-496 8070 28 * 637 dren ... Royal Albert 10 * 459 2 * 707 5 G * 21 9 * 035 27 * 882 Asylum Sfc . Anne ' s . .. 14 * 761 4-065 G' 713 8 ' 741 34 * 310 R . Masonic Insti . 1 T 215 G * 138 12-435 48 * 759 78 * 547
tufcionforGirls From these figures it will bo seen thafc , so far as tho Girls' School is concerned , tho average cost first approximately estimated was
considerably below tho actual outlay ; but Avith respect to the Boys ' School I mast reserve my reply until the Committee shall havo been pleased to furnish the Governors with the accounts which aro " to dispose satisfactorily of tho statements and assertions of , " Yours fraternally , H . 27 th May 1879 .
"WHICH IS CORRECT ?"
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , — [ for one am delighted with tho very ready manner in which Bro . Stevens has responded to the suggestions contained in your opportune " editorial " a fortnight ago . A word to tho Aviso is sufficient , and our worthy brother rose like a trout to tho May-fly , which you so adroitly cast him . Many brethren
Avill , liko myself , bo on the qui vice now for hints and information which Avill prove useful to ns in out * researches after Masonic light . I am nofc an old Mason , bufc havo a very deep A'eneration for those who are so unselfish as to dispense freely the wisdom they have gained by years of work and experience ; and I therefore , on the part of a very largo section of the Crafb tender my grateful thanks to any
veterans of our Order who , instead of hoarding up their wealth and knowledge , endeavour to disseminate it for the advantage of every member of the brotherhood . As a rule , tho ordinary working of a Lodge fails to reveal to any but tho close ancl astute practitioner who can afford the timo and has the ability to discern the real beauties of our system . And therefore he is a benefactor who ,
instead of hiding tho light that is in him under a bushel , diffuses thafc light for the benefit of his felloAvs . Such a man exemplifies the true spirit of Masonry by assisting the brethren in the capacity of Preceptor even ; but in such a case tho value of his influence is to a certain extent limited . No man can speak so eloquently or appeal to so large an audience as he who has the ability to give utteranco
to his thoughts throngh the medium of a public print . Thousands upon thousands read the message thus sent through tho valuable mediums of the Masonic press , and whilst thanking those kind and disinterested brethren who show themselves Avilliug to encourage and enlighten thoso of us who have not had the experience or perhaps the opportunity of acquiring the " deeper draughts from the foun « tains of truth . " I would also tender you our grateful acknowledg .
ments for having opened the columns of your valuable journal , by means of which wo can read tho advantages of such correspondence . I may have a few questions to ask , anon , respecting matters on Avhich it is important AVO should bo informed " which is correct ? " Mean , while , again thanking Bro . Stevens for his promised letters , and hoping other brethren will take up so interesting and essential a work .
' lotlie Editor of tlio FREEMASON S CHRONIC * - , ! -:. DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —I AVO immensely pleased to read Bro ; Stevens' excellent letter last weel : his remarks arc only too true , both as to the ritual ancl tho case nth which newly-fledged Masons are enabled to found new Lodges , J am sure ifc would bo a great boon
I remain , dear Sir and Brother , Yours fraternally , FELLOW CRAFT .