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Literary Notices, &C.
Historical Landmarks . By Geo . Oliver , D . D . Spencer . Our learned historian has concluded the third or Master Mason ' s Degree , and is about to enter on its perfection ; viz . the Royal Arch . In perusing the last published part , we find it co-operative in all its points with its predecessors , and establishing previous conceptions hy powerful illustrations . AVhat a standard of reference , when completed , will be these landmarks ; what "fresh fields and pastures new" will they not always offer to the exploring ardour of the true Freemason ! We observe with grateful pleasure , that the work is to he dedicated , by permission , to the Earl of Zetland , the amiable ruler of the English Craft .
The Masonie Mirror and Symbolic Charts . Sandford , Cleveland , Ohio . Spencer , London . This very clever and curious chart is , we understand , the production of Bro . Bills , formerly of the Lion and Lamb Lodge , who has spent some time in America , and , as it appears , has not been idle ; there must have been much time spent in collecting , arranging and condensing so much important Masonic matter , ancl we sincerely hope that Bro . Bills
will find among the Fraternity in England an ample patronage to reward so much industry . AA ' e know not if our indefatigable Brother has ever seen the " Freemasons' Eureka and Guide , " a chart of similar appearance ; if not , the circumstances prove how the minds of different men bear on the same subject , without incurring the charge of plagiary . It is not possible to quote from the Symbolic Chart , but we recommend it to the contemplation of our readers , and i .. ommend them to have it backed with linen , in separate compartments , so as to fold in a case : it will be thus handy for reference .
Illustrations of the Law of Kindness . By the Rev . G . W . Montgomery . AA ^ iley and Putnam . This republication of an American work is dedicated to the memory of the late Lorcl Lyttleton , " whose valuable life is as a practical illustration of the law of kindness , " The author is a minister of the Gospel in the United States , ancl has prepared a work of natural morality , not merely free from sectarianismbut in strict accordance with the divine
, precept , to " overcome evil with good . " The English reader will be more than pleased with the study ( for the work deserves to be studied ) of this delightful volume , which refers to American character and institutions , and developes forcibly tbe necessity and advantage of the practice of the law of kindness . History and biography are happily drawn upon as sources for information and explanation , and a pure pious spirit prevails throughout . There are moral contrasts , such as
kindness and revenge , kindness and insanity , kindness ancl crime , kindness and persecution , kindness ancl punishment . There is also a more enlarged sphere in which national character and kindness are treated of in a very masterly manner , showing how distinct classes of a nation can be regulated so as to create an effect on other nations . It will not surprise the intelligent reader , that as a leaditi " illustration of the law of kindness , the character of Jesus is adduced in its irradiating brightness . To the American work tho English Kditor has added a Supplementary
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Literary Notices, &C.
Historical Landmarks . By Geo . Oliver , D . D . Spencer . Our learned historian has concluded the third or Master Mason ' s Degree , and is about to enter on its perfection ; viz . the Royal Arch . In perusing the last published part , we find it co-operative in all its points with its predecessors , and establishing previous conceptions hy powerful illustrations . AVhat a standard of reference , when completed , will be these landmarks ; what "fresh fields and pastures new" will they not always offer to the exploring ardour of the true Freemason ! We observe with grateful pleasure , that the work is to he dedicated , by permission , to the Earl of Zetland , the amiable ruler of the English Craft .
The Masonie Mirror and Symbolic Charts . Sandford , Cleveland , Ohio . Spencer , London . This very clever and curious chart is , we understand , the production of Bro . Bills , formerly of the Lion and Lamb Lodge , who has spent some time in America , and , as it appears , has not been idle ; there must have been much time spent in collecting , arranging and condensing so much important Masonic matter , ancl we sincerely hope that Bro . Bills
will find among the Fraternity in England an ample patronage to reward so much industry . AA ' e know not if our indefatigable Brother has ever seen the " Freemasons' Eureka and Guide , " a chart of similar appearance ; if not , the circumstances prove how the minds of different men bear on the same subject , without incurring the charge of plagiary . It is not possible to quote from the Symbolic Chart , but we recommend it to the contemplation of our readers , and i .. ommend them to have it backed with linen , in separate compartments , so as to fold in a case : it will be thus handy for reference .
Illustrations of the Law of Kindness . By the Rev . G . W . Montgomery . AA ^ iley and Putnam . This republication of an American work is dedicated to the memory of the late Lorcl Lyttleton , " whose valuable life is as a practical illustration of the law of kindness , " The author is a minister of the Gospel in the United States , ancl has prepared a work of natural morality , not merely free from sectarianismbut in strict accordance with the divine
, precept , to " overcome evil with good . " The English reader will be more than pleased with the study ( for the work deserves to be studied ) of this delightful volume , which refers to American character and institutions , and developes forcibly tbe necessity and advantage of the practice of the law of kindness . History and biography are happily drawn upon as sources for information and explanation , and a pure pious spirit prevails throughout . There are moral contrasts , such as
kindness and revenge , kindness and insanity , kindness ancl crime , kindness and persecution , kindness ancl punishment . There is also a more enlarged sphere in which national character and kindness are treated of in a very masterly manner , showing how distinct classes of a nation can be regulated so as to create an effect on other nations . It will not surprise the intelligent reader , that as a leaditi " illustration of the law of kindness , the character of Jesus is adduced in its irradiating brightness . To the American work tho English Kditor has added a Supplementary