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The Editor To His Readers.
THE EDITOR TO HIS READERS .
To render the concluding part of this notice perfectly intelligible—s few quotations from our introductory address may he necessary . " Promises , however well intended , become illusive from many circumstances . ' :: ' * - "It is better therefore that the patronage which can alone ensure support , should follow than precede the attempt—this is at any rate fairplay ^ * * * * "The conductors anticipate no other success than that which the maturity of Masonic opinion may accord to it upon the clearest examination . * * * *
"Like the adventurous mariner we launch our hark upon the vast sea of time , to trace amid the billows of centuries , and the wreck of nations—the rise , progress , and purposes of ancient Freemasonry . * "Still further to interest those who mi ght probably view the literaryinterests of the Order with indifference , two-thirds of the entire profits will he devoted to the advancement of the leading principle of the Order , ' Masonic Charity ; ' while the remaining third , it is honestly believed ,
will barely meet the contingent liabilities . * * * Should we be fortunate enough to secure support , it will stimulate us to renewed and more powerful exertions . " Our period of service is now ripening into the fourth year—we have toiled with watchful anxiety and anxious hope , and aided hy the inspiring assistance of a noble band of compatriot friends—we have been enabled to keep our promise to the VERY LETTER—that we have done
more—or how much we have really done will probably remain with ourselves until time shall wrest the secret from us ; but" the leading principle of the Order" has not been sufficiently observed h y those for whom the Review is written , and for whose mental profit it appears as a quarterly visitor—we make this acknowledgement with regret rather than in censure ; we would admonish , not reprove . The expenses of the
publication are now in a state of probable balance ; this may he just , hut it is not generous ; where are the two-thirds profit to support the leading principle of the Order , and where the one-third to meet the contingent liabilities ? AVe always speak out in a language plain , if not suasiveand unless those to whom we may have become a needful resource for information , shall feel it to he their duty , if not their interest , so to increase the circulation , as to enable us to support the LEADING PRINCIPLE ,
we in such case apprize them of the probability that the conclusion of the fourth volume may also close our labours . Our cause is that of the Craft , not of SELF—we look not directly nor indirectly to Masonry to better our condition , nor to profit by the multitude—we would continue to exert the humble talent with which God has blessed us in the daily advancement of our Masonic duty , but in so doing it must be understood that if we bring into the stockour own timeand the elastic
, , spirit of congenial friendship , we do not think it just to waste the one , nor to dishonor the other . Let the Editor find that the whole of this impression is accepted , which may easily he done by every subscriber enlisting a friend , and by every Lodge taking a number . Then will "the Leading Principle" be speedily developed—the end and aim ensured hy co-operation . Nothing less will convince us that our services are appreciated—nothing more is asked .
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The Editor To His Readers.
THE EDITOR TO HIS READERS .
To render the concluding part of this notice perfectly intelligible—s few quotations from our introductory address may he necessary . " Promises , however well intended , become illusive from many circumstances . ' :: ' * - "It is better therefore that the patronage which can alone ensure support , should follow than precede the attempt—this is at any rate fairplay ^ * * * * "The conductors anticipate no other success than that which the maturity of Masonic opinion may accord to it upon the clearest examination . * * * *
"Like the adventurous mariner we launch our hark upon the vast sea of time , to trace amid the billows of centuries , and the wreck of nations—the rise , progress , and purposes of ancient Freemasonry . * "Still further to interest those who mi ght probably view the literaryinterests of the Order with indifference , two-thirds of the entire profits will he devoted to the advancement of the leading principle of the Order , ' Masonic Charity ; ' while the remaining third , it is honestly believed ,
will barely meet the contingent liabilities . * * * Should we be fortunate enough to secure support , it will stimulate us to renewed and more powerful exertions . " Our period of service is now ripening into the fourth year—we have toiled with watchful anxiety and anxious hope , and aided hy the inspiring assistance of a noble band of compatriot friends—we have been enabled to keep our promise to the VERY LETTER—that we have done
more—or how much we have really done will probably remain with ourselves until time shall wrest the secret from us ; but" the leading principle of the Order" has not been sufficiently observed h y those for whom the Review is written , and for whose mental profit it appears as a quarterly visitor—we make this acknowledgement with regret rather than in censure ; we would admonish , not reprove . The expenses of the
publication are now in a state of probable balance ; this may he just , hut it is not generous ; where are the two-thirds profit to support the leading principle of the Order , and where the one-third to meet the contingent liabilities ? AVe always speak out in a language plain , if not suasiveand unless those to whom we may have become a needful resource for information , shall feel it to he their duty , if not their interest , so to increase the circulation , as to enable us to support the LEADING PRINCIPLE ,
we in such case apprize them of the probability that the conclusion of the fourth volume may also close our labours . Our cause is that of the Craft , not of SELF—we look not directly nor indirectly to Masonry to better our condition , nor to profit by the multitude—we would continue to exert the humble talent with which God has blessed us in the daily advancement of our Masonic duty , but in so doing it must be understood that if we bring into the stockour own timeand the elastic
, , spirit of congenial friendship , we do not think it just to waste the one , nor to dishonor the other . Let the Editor find that the whole of this impression is accepted , which may easily he done by every subscriber enlisting a friend , and by every Lodge taking a number . Then will "the Leading Principle" be speedily developed—the end and aim ensured hy co-operation . Nothing less will convince us that our services are appreciated—nothing more is asked .