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Freemasons' Quarterly Review.
FREEMASONS' QUARTERLY REVIEW .
{ Price 3 s . , published by Sherwood , Gilbert , § - Piper , Paternoster-row , London . )
OPINIONS OF THE PUBLIC PRESS * Morning Post . —To see Freemasonry enlisting the publicity of the Press in its cau * e is , no doubt , calculated to excite a feeling of surprise . It appears , however , that the principles of the craft may be openly avowed and advocated without endangering its secrets ; this being the case , it certainly dues appear singular that so numerous and powerful a sect should have remained SQ long without a recognised and accredited organ . We have very little doubt of thc success . The original papers are written in a very
superior style , one in which force and elegance combine , and there is a rich vein of philosophic thought in the matter . Morning Netvs . —We recommend the whole design of the Freemasons' Quarterly : it will go far to convince the uninitiated that the fraternity are bound together not less by sentiment and affection than l > y symbolical ties—that their aim is happiness—thc means they use peace , truth , and brotherly love ; and it will aid in the diffusion of instruction , and in drawing still more closely together the bonds of amity among the craft , by obtaining a place in the library of every lodge in the United Kingdom .
Morning Advertiser . —We have been delighted beyond description by this noble undertaking . It is an able , and , we doubt not will prove a successful , attempt to rescue a glorious and mueh .-aln . 1 s 2 d . science from the misapprehensions of ignorance on the one hand , and the misrepresentation of bigotry and prejudice on the other . Although the Freemasons' Quarterly Magazine is devoted to subjects specially connected vriUi the order , it is nevertheless by no means devoid of those lighter attractions which are most suited to the taste of the general reader . The song and the tale—the romance and the literary and scientific review—form prominent features in its pages , and are alike credible to the taste and j udgment of the editor , and . the ability of his contributors .
Public Ledger . —It is a libel on the craft any longer to permit thc existence of a masonic periodical in a quarterly form ; when a little exertion , emulation , and decision , might convert it into a flow ishlng monthly . It must not be supposed that we would detract in the slightest degree possible from the Ks lent and energy displayed by the editor ofthe Masonic Quarterly . By no means would we have him displaced . But It is because he has already shown so much capability for the task—has already done so much and so wellthat we would spur him on to greater , more continuous , and more effective efforts . Globe . —This periodical , devoted to the affairs of " the craft , " has now clearly passe . 1 with triumphant success—a success to which its devotion to the interests of the masonic body entitles it , as well as the varied
nature of its contents in other respects claims for its pages the more general perusal cf the reading public . The spirit of the body whose interests it affects appears to breathe throughout the articles in the truest sense of the masonic obligation of '' peace , love , and harmony . " It ought to be reef ived in every lodge of the United Kingdom . Standard . —Another year has closed upon the labours of the enterprising editor of this excellent publication , and , by the public advertisements , we find the four numbers for the past year are very appropriately called " The Freemasons' Annual . " As a record of the transactions of the craf / ., this Quarterly is invaluable ; the morality it inculcates is sound , and its principles are such as the henest and honourable mind
must applaud . Courier —It may be consideredas a sign of the times that the secret society of Freemasons wish to avail themselves of the Press , to give publicity to their proceedings , and to establish a periodical of their own . ' Those , however , who expect to find in this publication all the secrets of the craft at length exposed to view , will be disappointed , for the conductor expressly states , that , " the landmarks of the order will ue religiously observed . " Sun . —As the Freemasons constitute a social , close-knit corporation , and this periodical is for the most part dedicated to their interest , giving- full reports of the proceedings of their lodges , & c . from lime to
time , we have little doubt that ft will repidly get into circulation among them . Among the contents are singular and interesting tales , and pleasing snatches of verse . True Sun . —The Freemasons have brought but their " Quarterly , " as if with the view of being upon their guard , and securing as far as possible the means of defence . And why not ? As the introductory address reminds us , Law hath its Magazine , Medicine its Magazine , the Uhurch its Magazines , the Naval and Military Services their Magazines—literary as well as warlike ; and even Parliament hath its " Mirror " and " Review . " Why should not the Freemasonry be as free as any of them to institute and maintain its Magazine ? The Review contains various interesting articles , and plenty of masonic intelligence for its . readers , whether at home or abroad .
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Freemasons' Quarterly Review.
FREEMASONS' QUARTERLY REVIEW .
{ Price 3 s . , published by Sherwood , Gilbert , § - Piper , Paternoster-row , London . )
OPINIONS OF THE PUBLIC PRESS * Morning Post . —To see Freemasonry enlisting the publicity of the Press in its cau * e is , no doubt , calculated to excite a feeling of surprise . It appears , however , that the principles of the craft may be openly avowed and advocated without endangering its secrets ; this being the case , it certainly dues appear singular that so numerous and powerful a sect should have remained SQ long without a recognised and accredited organ . We have very little doubt of thc success . The original papers are written in a very
superior style , one in which force and elegance combine , and there is a rich vein of philosophic thought in the matter . Morning Netvs . —We recommend the whole design of the Freemasons' Quarterly : it will go far to convince the uninitiated that the fraternity are bound together not less by sentiment and affection than l > y symbolical ties—that their aim is happiness—thc means they use peace , truth , and brotherly love ; and it will aid in the diffusion of instruction , and in drawing still more closely together the bonds of amity among the craft , by obtaining a place in the library of every lodge in the United Kingdom .
Morning Advertiser . —We have been delighted beyond description by this noble undertaking . It is an able , and , we doubt not will prove a successful , attempt to rescue a glorious and mueh .-aln . 1 s 2 d . science from the misapprehensions of ignorance on the one hand , and the misrepresentation of bigotry and prejudice on the other . Although the Freemasons' Quarterly Magazine is devoted to subjects specially connected vriUi the order , it is nevertheless by no means devoid of those lighter attractions which are most suited to the taste of the general reader . The song and the tale—the romance and the literary and scientific review—form prominent features in its pages , and are alike credible to the taste and j udgment of the editor , and . the ability of his contributors .
Public Ledger . —It is a libel on the craft any longer to permit thc existence of a masonic periodical in a quarterly form ; when a little exertion , emulation , and decision , might convert it into a flow ishlng monthly . It must not be supposed that we would detract in the slightest degree possible from the Ks lent and energy displayed by the editor ofthe Masonic Quarterly . By no means would we have him displaced . But It is because he has already shown so much capability for the task—has already done so much and so wellthat we would spur him on to greater , more continuous , and more effective efforts . Globe . —This periodical , devoted to the affairs of " the craft , " has now clearly passe . 1 with triumphant success—a success to which its devotion to the interests of the masonic body entitles it , as well as the varied
nature of its contents in other respects claims for its pages the more general perusal cf the reading public . The spirit of the body whose interests it affects appears to breathe throughout the articles in the truest sense of the masonic obligation of '' peace , love , and harmony . " It ought to be reef ived in every lodge of the United Kingdom . Standard . —Another year has closed upon the labours of the enterprising editor of this excellent publication , and , by the public advertisements , we find the four numbers for the past year are very appropriately called " The Freemasons' Annual . " As a record of the transactions of the craf / ., this Quarterly is invaluable ; the morality it inculcates is sound , and its principles are such as the henest and honourable mind
must applaud . Courier —It may be consideredas a sign of the times that the secret society of Freemasons wish to avail themselves of the Press , to give publicity to their proceedings , and to establish a periodical of their own . ' Those , however , who expect to find in this publication all the secrets of the craft at length exposed to view , will be disappointed , for the conductor expressly states , that , " the landmarks of the order will ue religiously observed . " Sun . —As the Freemasons constitute a social , close-knit corporation , and this periodical is for the most part dedicated to their interest , giving- full reports of the proceedings of their lodges , & c . from lime to
time , we have little doubt that ft will repidly get into circulation among them . Among the contents are singular and interesting tales , and pleasing snatches of verse . True Sun . —The Freemasons have brought but their " Quarterly , " as if with the view of being upon their guard , and securing as far as possible the means of defence . And why not ? As the introductory address reminds us , Law hath its Magazine , Medicine its Magazine , the Uhurch its Magazines , the Naval and Military Services their Magazines—literary as well as warlike ; and even Parliament hath its " Mirror " and " Review . " Why should not the Freemasonry be as free as any of them to institute and maintain its Magazine ? The Review contains various interesting articles , and plenty of masonic intelligence for its . readers , whether at home or abroad .