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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 V „ st—To see Freemasonry enlisting the publicity of the Press in its cause 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 dnesappear singular that so numerous and powerful a sect should have remained so long without a recognised and accredited organ . We liave very little doubt of the success . The original papers are wriitcn m a very superior style , one in which force aud elegance combine , and tiiere is a rich vein of philosop hic thought in
the matter . Morning Newt . —We recommend the whole design of tho Freemasons' Quarterly : it will go far to convince the uninitiated that the fraternity are bound together not less hy sentiment and affection than by symbolical tics-that their aim is happiness-the 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 aunty 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 hy this noble undertaking It is an able , and , ' we doubt not will prove a successful , attempt to rescue a glorious and much-abused 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 with the orcici , it is nevertheless by no means devoid of those lighter attractions which are most suited to the taste of me general reader . The song and the taic-the romance and the literary and scientific review-form prominent features in its pages , and are alike credible to the taste and judgment of the editor , and tho ability ot
Ids contributors . Publie Ledger .-U is a libel on the craft any longer to permit the existence of a masonic periodical in a nuarterly form ; when a little exertion , emulation , and decision , mig ht convert it into a flourishing monthly . It must not be supposed that we would detract in the slightest degree possible from the talent and energy displayed by the editor of the Masoni . Quarterly . Dy no means would we have bun disp aced But . 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 . devoted to the affairs of "the craft" has now cle . rlv passed with triumphant
Globe -This periodical , , success-a success to which its devotion to the interests of the masonic body entitles it , as well as the van d ZZ of its contents in other respects claims for its pages the more genera , perusal o the » rea , ng , u The spirit of the body whose interests it affects appears to breathe throughout the »* -e ^™ *^™^ sense of the masonic obligation of ' ¦ peace , love , and harmony . " It ought to be received in ev er > lodge
the United Kingdom . Standard -Another year has closed upon the labours of the enterprising editor of this excellent pubheatiol , an by the public advertisements , we fincl tbe four numbers for the past year arc very appropriately cal ed " The Freemasons' Annual . " As a record of the transactions of the craft , this Quarterly is mva liable the morality it inculcates is sound , and its principles are such as the honest and honourable mind
must applaud . Courier .-lt may be cousideredas a sign of the times that the secret society of Freemasons wish to a a 1 themselves of the Press , to give publicity to their proceedings , and to establish a P- ™ d »> or » Those however , who expect to find in this publication all the secrets of the craft at length exposed to vitw , vU be liappointel , for the conductor expressly states , that , "thelaiKlmarksofthcorderw . il be
religiously observed . " Sun .-As the Freemasons constitute a social , close-knit corporation , and this Periodical is forthc mort part dedicated to their interest , giving fell report , ofthe proceedings ° '«™ l ° ^ XZ ° ™ ™ time , we have little doubt that it will rcpidly get into circulation among them . Among the contents singular and interesting tales , and pleasing snatches of verse . True Stm .-The Freemasons have brought out their " Quarterly . " as if with the view ofb » ngui »» the of defence ^»«
the ^ guard , and securing as far as possible means . ^„^ f ™ ^ address reminds us . Law hath its Magazine , Medicine its Magazine , the Chure its Magazncs , tlie « a " M Himy Services their Magazines-literary aswellas warlike ; and even Parliament hath ts M . O a " R v ew " Why should not the Freemasonry be as free as any of them to institute and n a ntam M ^ azmeT The Review comains various interesting articles , and plenty of mason . e . nfcll . gcnoc for . ts readers , whether at home or abroad . * Materially abridged for the sake of room .
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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 V „ st—To see Freemasonry enlisting the publicity of the Press in its cause 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 dnesappear singular that so numerous and powerful a sect should have remained so long without a recognised and accredited organ . We liave very little doubt of the success . The original papers are wriitcn m a very superior style , one in which force aud elegance combine , and tiiere is a rich vein of philosop hic thought in
the matter . Morning Newt . —We recommend the whole design of tho Freemasons' Quarterly : it will go far to convince the uninitiated that the fraternity are bound together not less hy sentiment and affection than by symbolical tics-that their aim is happiness-the 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 aunty 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 hy this noble undertaking It is an able , and , ' we doubt not will prove a successful , attempt to rescue a glorious and much-abused 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 with the orcici , it is nevertheless by no means devoid of those lighter attractions which are most suited to the taste of me general reader . The song and the taic-the romance and the literary and scientific review-form prominent features in its pages , and are alike credible to the taste and judgment of the editor , and tho ability ot
Ids contributors . Publie Ledger .-U is a libel on the craft any longer to permit the existence of a masonic periodical in a nuarterly form ; when a little exertion , emulation , and decision , mig ht convert it into a flourishing monthly . It must not be supposed that we would detract in the slightest degree possible from the talent and energy displayed by the editor of the Masoni . Quarterly . Dy no means would we have bun disp aced But . 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 . devoted to the affairs of "the craft" has now cle . rlv passed with triumphant
Globe -This periodical , , success-a success to which its devotion to the interests of the masonic body entitles it , as well as the van d ZZ of its contents in other respects claims for its pages the more genera , perusal o the » rea , ng , u The spirit of the body whose interests it affects appears to breathe throughout the »* -e ^™ *^™^ sense of the masonic obligation of ' ¦ peace , love , and harmony . " It ought to be received in ev er > lodge
the United Kingdom . Standard -Another year has closed upon the labours of the enterprising editor of this excellent pubheatiol , an by the public advertisements , we fincl tbe four numbers for the past year arc very appropriately cal ed " The Freemasons' Annual . " As a record of the transactions of the craft , this Quarterly is mva liable the morality it inculcates is sound , and its principles are such as the honest and honourable mind
must applaud . Courier .-lt may be cousideredas a sign of the times that the secret society of Freemasons wish to a a 1 themselves of the Press , to give publicity to their proceedings , and to establish a P- ™ d »> or » Those however , who expect to find in this publication all the secrets of the craft at length exposed to vitw , vU be liappointel , for the conductor expressly states , that , "thelaiKlmarksofthcorderw . il be
religiously observed . " Sun .-As the Freemasons constitute a social , close-knit corporation , and this Periodical is forthc mort part dedicated to their interest , giving fell report , ofthe proceedings ° '«™ l ° ^ XZ ° ™ ™ time , we have little doubt that it will rcpidly get into circulation among them . Among the contents singular and interesting tales , and pleasing snatches of verse . True Stm .-The Freemasons have brought out their " Quarterly . " as if with the view ofb » ngui »» the of defence ^»«
the ^ guard , and securing as far as possible means . ^„^ f ™ ^ address reminds us . Law hath its Magazine , Medicine its Magazine , the Chure its Magazncs , tlie « a " M Himy Services their Magazines-literary aswellas warlike ; and even Parliament hath ts M . O a " R v ew " Why should not the Freemasonry be as free as any of them to institute and n a ntam M ^ azmeT The Review comains various interesting articles , and plenty of mason . e . nfcll . gcnoc for . ts readers , whether at home or abroad . * Materially abridged for the sake of room .